Accessibility statement.

01 · Getting in

From station to stage, step-free

• Reggio Emilia AVStep-free platform, lifts to street, level path 800m to gate
• Accessible parkingReserved bays at gates A & D — book on ParkForFun, blue badge required at entry
• Accessible shuttleStep-free buses every 15 min between Reggio AV and gate A — free for accessibility ticket holders
• Dedicated accessibility entranceGate A — opens at 16:30, before general doors, with assistance
• Accessible bathrooms6 fully accessible bathrooms across the site, all gendered and gender-neutral options

02 · At the stage

Raised viewing platforms

• Two platformsOne front-of-house left, one front-of-house right · ramped access · ~80 spaces each
• Reserved seatingPer platform: companion + wheelchair user pair, no first-come first-served
• PA mixPlatforms have dedicated near-field speakers — sound is calibrated to be clear at platform-row distance, not just front-pit
• StewardedOne trained accessibility steward per platform, all night

03 · Sensory

Quiet rooms & calm zones

• Quiet roomsOne at each gate (A, B, C, D), open all night, dimly lit, sound-attenuated, low-stimulation
• Sensory packsFree at the Welfare Tent: ear defenders, sunglasses, fidget item, water
• Calm routeMarked path from gate A to platform that avoids the densest crowd flow
• No strobe warningThe festival uses strobe lighting in main-stage performances. Strobe-warning announcements are made before each set.

04 · Deaf & hard of hearing

BSL / LIS, captioning, audio assist

• LIS interpretationItalian Sign Language interpreters available for headline sets on request — email at least 14 days ahead
• BSL on requestBritish Sign Language for the Travis Scott (17 Jul) and Ye (18 Jul) sets, on request
• Audio induction loopsAt every gate's Welfare Tent and accessibility platforms
• CaptioningLive captions on the main-stage screens for headline announcements; not for performance lyrics (legal/licensing)

05 · Blind & low vision

Audio description, mobility

• Pre-show audio guide15-min recorded venue layout description, available in the festival app and at every gate
• Live audio descriptionStage-specific audio description for designated headline sets, broadcast via FM receiver — request at gate
• Guide-dog welcomeService animals welcome; rest area + water bowl at every gate's Welfare Tent
• Tactile site map3D-printed venue map, available at gate A

06 · Tickets

Accessible & companion

• Accessible ticketSame price as standard GA, with reserved platform spot
• Companion ticketFree with proof of disability (Italian Legge 104 or equivalent international document)
• BookingEmail concerti@maniamicheonlus.org at least 14 days before your show date — they handle accessibility coordination for the venue
• Re-entryAccessible-ticket holders may exit and re-enter the arena via gate A at any point in the night

07 · This site

WCAG 2.1 AA target

This site is built to WCAG 2.1 AA. Tested with VoiceOver (macOS / iOS), NVDA (Windows), TalkBack (Android). Known issues:

• Custom cursorThe dot/ring cursor can be visually distracting. It auto-disables on touch devices and on first focus event.
• Hero shaderThe Three.js animated background respects prefers-reduced-motion and falls back to a static gradient.
• MarqueesPause on hover and on focus.

Found a barrier? info@cvolo.it — we fix accessibility issues within 7 days.

08 · Contact

Talk to us

Accessibility coordination is handled by Mani Amiche, a Reggio-based non-profit specialised in disability inclusion at Italian live events.

• Emailconcerti@maniamicheonlus.org
• Notice14 days before your show date, ideally — we may be able to support shorter notice but can't guarantee LIS/BSL or live audio description
• Companion ticket proofItalian Legge 104 documentation, or equivalent EU/international proof of disability