Sustainability & Accessibility

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In this episode, we explore how sustainability and accessibility drive festival growth, helping organisers innovate and build new audiences. Shambala Festival and Vision for Sustainable Events Co-Founder Chris Johnson shares how the industry is moving towards sustainable practices, detailing Shambala's meat-free policy and transition to an employee ownership trust. Noteworthy Access consultant Yiska Ansel then provides expert advice on all aspects of event accessibility - from digital communication and extreme-weather planning to building a loyal, inclusive community.Chris Johnson - Co-Founder of Shambala Festival, Co-Founder & Chair of Vision For Sustainable EventsYiska Ansel - Founder & Director of Noteworthy AccessVision 30 Actions Checklist - visionsustainableevents.org/30-climate-actions-for-live-eventsJulie's Bicycle - an international non-profit uniting culture, creativity and climate action to drive change.A Greener Future (AGF) - An industry leader, improving the sustainability of events, venues, festivals, sports and all live sector contributors. Attitude is Everything (AIE) - Breaking down barriers for audiences, artists and professionals. Improving access together.Ticket Tailor / Earth Invest - A B Corp ticketing company that have made giving back to the planet part of their DNA/AIF StepChange - An initiative funded by Ticket Tailor / Earth Invest to support and inspire sustainable practices across AIF member festivals. The Purple Pound - The collective spending power of disabled individuals and their families. In the UK, this represents 20% of the population (one in five people) who often travel and buy tickets in groups.Are you part of the Micro & Very Small Festival Development Programme 2026? Keep the conversation going and share your questions and talking points in our dedicated WhatsApp Group.Got a question for an upcoming Q&A episode? Pop it in the comments on your podcast platform, email us at [email protected], or message Sophie directly.Find out more about the Association of Independent Festivals here - www.aiforg.comBrought to you by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), edited by Trevor Deeble (bex.pop), produced by Sophie EvansMUSIC(1) Artist: Tai Hâf Heb Drigolyn, Track: Siwgr (2) Artist: Soft Hearted Scientists, Track: At Night The Quarry Glows Like A Mothership

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