Bright Brussels

For this new edition, Brussels' most brilliant event will illuminate three districts: the Royal district, the European district and the Lehon district as far as the Avenue Louis Bertrand in Schaerbeek.

The royal circuit is punctuated by a dozen works. In parallel with these installations, a programme of evening events in the museums, guided tours and ephemeral installations complete the festival.

For this first edition, in collaboration with Access-i, only the Royal Tour will be made accessible and certified. The museum nights or guided tours are not part of the certification analysis.

Strong points

There will be reserved parking spaces for PRMs near the Place Royale.
A team of volunteers is present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
The volunteers are aware of and trained to welcome PRMs.
A map and the programme are available at the information point.
There are seats along the circuit: in front of St-Gudule cathedral, Mont des Arts park, the boulevard de l'impératrice median, rue Ravenstein.

The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: alexia@stormevents.be
The PRM manager, Mrs Badoux, can be contacted during the festival: 0471 79 01 67

Points of attention

The festival can be reached by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more or less long and difficult. All access information is available on the event website: https://www.visit.brussels/fr/visiteurs/agenda/bright-festival?Bright+Festival=En_pratique .
The event site is open and it is possible to enter and leave the building freely.
The festival is not spatially delimited or in a closed area.
The event takes place in the public space and is therefore dependent on the ground surfaces (second-hand market near the cathedral) and the relief of the site (many slopes).

Strong points

There will be reserved parking spaces for PRMs near the Place Royale, subject to availability.
A team of volunteers is present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
The volunteers are trained and aware of the needs of PRMs.
The information stand is adapted for PRMs. It will allow you to learn about all the facilities on the site. In the event of a long wait, a priority passage can be set up.
A map and the programme are available at the information point.
At the level of the mapping of the St-Gudule and Michel cathedral, on the square on the right, a reserved area is proposed for a better view of the projection.
The outdoor walkways will be facilitated by the installation of carpets, or a rolling plate and a cable duct.
It is always possible to take an alternative route to avoid the stairs. Signage will identify alternative routes.
Adapted toilets are available in Brussels city centre establishments, you will find this information on the following link: Toilets

Points of attention

The festival can be reached by various means of public transport. Some routes from the bus stops are more or less long and difficult. All access information is available on the event website: https://www.visit.brussels/fr/visiteurs/agenda/bright-festival?Bright+Festival=En_pratique.
The event takes place in the public space and is therefore dependent on the ground surfaces (second-hand market near the cathedral) and the relief of the site (many slopes).
There is no mobility equipment available (wheelchair, cane chair).
There are adapted toilets in the Musical Instruments Museum. However, they are not easy to use, and the grab bars are not compliant.

Strong points

There will be reserved parking spaces for PRMs near the Place Royale.
A team of volunteers will be present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
The information stand will allow you to find out about all the facilities on the site.
A map and the programme are available at the information point.
The mapping of the St-Gudule and Michel cathedral, on the square on the right, offers a reserved area for a better view of the projection. Seats are available.
Outdoor walkways will be facilitated by the installation of carpets, or a tread plate and a cable duct.
It is always possible to take an alternative route to avoid the stairs.
Alternative routes will always be indicated by signs and on the adapted plan.
Seating is available along the route: parvis de la cathédrale St-Gudule, parc du mont des arts, boulevard de l'impératrice, rue Ravenstein.
Adapted toilets are available in Brussels city centre establishments. You will find this information on the following link: Toilets

Points of attention

Access to the event can be achieved by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more difficult. All access information is available on the event website: https://www.visit.brussels/fr/visiteurs/agenda/bright-festival?Bright+Festival=En_pratique.
There are adapted toilets in the Musical Instruments Museum. Please note that they are not easy to use, the grab bars are not compliant.
The circuit is 2 km long, with some long slopes (ravenstein street to the mont des arts).
The event takes place in the public space, and is therefore dependent on the ground surfaces (second-hand market near the cathedral) and the relief of the site (numerous slopes).

Strong points

A team of volunteers is present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
The volunteers are aware of the needs of people with disabilities.
An information point will be set up at Place Albertine. It will allow you to learn about all the facilities on the site. In case of a long wait, a priority passage can be set up.
It is always possible to take an alternative route to avoid the stairs.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
It is possible to follow natural guide lines (kerbs), which may be interrupted in different areas.

Points of attention

The stairs are not secured with paving stones.
It will be very difficult for a blind person to find their way around the tour alone.
No content is adapted for audio description.

Strong points

A team of volunteers will be present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
An information point is provided at the entrance of the festival. It will allow you to get to know all the facilities of the site. In case of a long wait, a priority passage can be set up.
It is always possible to take an alternative route to avoid the stairs. Alternative routes are indicated with signs and on the adapted map.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
The route of the circuits will be identified by coloured lights on the lampposts.

Points of attention

Not all staircases will be secured with contrast.
The event is taking place in public space, so it is dependent on uncomfortable flooring, the site's relief (many slopes) and ongoing works.

Strong points

The festival organisation has also provided signage for good orientation on the site.
The event is essentially visual, there is no work for which sound is necessary for understanding.
The route of the circuits will be identified by coloured lights on the lampposts.

Points of attention

Depending on the lighting at night, there may be areas of shadow or glare to communicate.
There are no volunteers or staff who speak sign language.
The works on display and the activities are accompanied by background music. The background music creates an atmosphere, but does not affect the understanding of the work.

Strong points

The festival organisation has also provided signage for better orientation on the site.
The event is in the evening, the lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
The event is essentially visual, there is no work for which sound is necessary for understanding.
The route of the circuits will be identified by coloured lights on the lampposts.

Points of attention

Depending on the lighting at night, there may be areas of shadow or glare to communicate.
The works exhibited and the animations are accompanied by background music. The background music creates an atmosphere, but does not affect the understanding of the work.

Strong points

On request, the car park can be equipped with space for minibuses
A team of volunteers is present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
The volunteers are aware of and trained to welcome PRMs.
An information point is planned. It will allow you to learn about all the facilities on the site.
The festival organisation has also provided illustrated signage for better orientation on the site.
At the level of the mapping of the St-Gudule and Michel cathedral, on the square on the right, a reserved area is proposed for a better vision of the projection and to be isolated from the crowd. Seats are available.

Points of attention

The event is spread over 4 days, from 16 to 19 February. The busiest days are from Friday evening onwards.
On the whole circuit, it can be very crowded.
The festival site is open and it is possible to go in and out of the building freely.
The festival is not at all spatially delimited or in a closed area.
The transition between the screenings and the "return to normal" may be marked by a sudden transition from light to dark.