We are thrilled to share that FORWARDS Festival has been honoured with the Silver award by the Attitude is Everything Live Events Charter. We are dedicated to creating a site and overall experience that continually improves for our d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent customers.

The following information provides details about the festival's bookable accessible provisions. If you have any questions that have not been answered below, please contact accessibility@teamlove.org.

If you would like to register to use any of the following accessible facilities:

Personal Assistant Ticket
Viewing Platforms
Accessible Parking
Accessible Toilets
Lowered Bar Areas
Diverse Sensory Calm Space
British Sign Language (BSL)
GiveVision

Firstly, you must purchase a ticket through our website by clicking on the Buy Ticket page. After that, please fill out the form HERE to register for accessible facilities and provide supporting evidence along with your application.

Email us at accessibility@teamlove.org if you have any questions.

Once submitted, we will review your application and respond within seven working days to confirm whether it has been approved.

Please note that submitting the form alone does not guarantee eligibility for accessible facilities. If you have any questions about eligibility, contact us at accessibility@teamlove.org before purchasing your ticket. Accessible facilities are only available to ticket holders who have pre-registered their requirements, and applications must be submitted no later than 4th August. Information Packs will be sent to approved applicants one week before the event.

ACCESSIBILITY

Induction Loops

An induction loop will be installed at the Accessibility Box Office, Information Tent, and a designated area in the Panel Talks Tent.

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters

We are investigating BSL options for this event. If you require this service, please email accessibility@teamlove.org.

Assistance Dogs

We’re happy to welcome trained assistance dogs to our event! There will be a designated area
for your dog to relieve themselves and drink water. If you’re planning to bring your assistance dog, please let us know on your application form before the event. We want to ensure everything goes smoothly when you arrive, so you may be asked to provide supporting documentation regarding your dog's training. For any arrangements, please contact us at accessibility@teamlove.org no later than 4th August with your Application Form HERE.

Strobes

Please note that strobe effects will be used at this event. However, there will not be any specific announcements prior to their use.

Accessoloo

Accessoloo is an on-site changing facility with a toilet, hoist, and changing table that will be joining us. Please bring your sling if you wish to use the hoist.

Medical Services and Welfare Area

We have an onsite Medical and Welfare Tents with trained staff.

Diverse Sensory Calm Space

In addition, Diverse UK has provided an on-site sensory breakout space. This space aims to provide a safe, low-level stimulation and recalibration zone for people on the Autistic Spectrum or those who need a place to have a moment of calm without having to leave the festival.

If you have any queries, please contact accessibility@teamlove.org or 0117 941 1611.

Please note: The disabled access facilities are for festival goers with permanent disabilities – pregnancy and recent injuries such as broken legs, hip replacements, etc do not qualify.

Forwards Festival takes accessibility seriously, so a few Mystery Shopper tickets will be available to disabled customers. These tickets are designed to gather feedback on the festival's accessibility from the perspective of our disabled attendees. For more information, please visit the AIE website here.

Festival Site Information

Durdham Down is situated at the top of Clifton. Although there are lots of hardstanding pathways throughout the area, the majority of the site is based on green field. While there are some sheltered areas (some stalls and marquees), it is mainly an open-air event. Ground conditions are therefore weather dependent, (if we experience extreme weather the ground may become muddy), therefore mobility across the site may become compromised.

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