b-side is on a journey to consider access at the inception of each event, to discover the creative potential of accessible practice, and find new ways to reach, work with, and offer opportunities to everyone.
We try to make our events as accessible as we can. For all our Festivals we offer an Easy Read Guide, free Trishaw rides, and wheelchair-accessible bus tours. We will install ramps where we can at sites that have difficult access and if we can’t we will make sure you have the information before you venture there.
Our artists information panels also have a QR code that can be scanned by a smart phone so you can listen to the artist talking about their work.
Please feel free to contact our access lead Sally Watkins sally@b-side.org.uk to discuss your access needs, we will do all we can to help and please feel free to give us feedback so we can improve.
Huge thanks to Weyline who provided two free accessible mini bus tours of the Festival once again.
These were open to anyone who found it difficult to get around the Island.
CyclingWithoutAge.org.uk once again to offered FREE trishaw rides to b-side festival sites. We love partnering with them and festival visitors absolutely love the experience.
Every Festival we produce an Easy Read Guide, with pictograms, symbols and clearly laid out information about all the events and exhibitions at the Festival. You can still download the 2024 Guide if you like!
Every festival we offer Relaxed visits to appropriate events - limited numbers for a stress free, quiet experience
In 2024 we piloted FREE sensory bags for adults and children too, we hope to continue to do this.