Les Équinoxes Festival 2023

Les Équinoxes is a feminist music festival. The aim is to encourage equality, inclusion and diversity by showcasing diverse talent, particularly women, in a way that respects our environment.
But Les Équinoxes is much more than a festival!
It is also an event that promotes and defends the values of sharing, equality, inclusion and preservation of the environment. Indeed, this event is organised around 4 major axes:
Feminist to highlight female artists
Feminist to highlight female artists and their work by putting in place a programme composed of at least half of women and people from other sexual and gender minorities.
Inclusive, because this festival wants to be an ally of the different social struggles.
Particular attention has been paid to diversity in programming and in welcoming the public, particularly in terms of ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, physical and mental health situations, age and spirituality.
Accessible, because beyond socio-economic and cultural barriers, we want the festival to be a great moment of sharing.
Sustainable, because Les Équinoxes festival is also the voice of a society that is more respectful of nature.
For this second edition, the Equinoxes teams are moving to the knitting mill!

Strong points

PRM parking spaces will be reserved near the entrance to the Knitting Factory. If you need a parking space, please do not hesitate to ask for one in advance. The number of spaces is limited.
A drop-off point will be available in front of the main entrance.
The entrance to the building is on one level.
A team of volunteers is present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival. They will be identifiable with colourful T-shirts and badges.
Volunteers are aware of and trained to welcome PRMs.
A map of the building and the programme are available at the reception.
The festival is free of charge.
It is possible to pay by Bancontact via a wireless Sum Up payment terminal, as well as in cash.
There is plenty of seating in the building: fixed bench with backrest, mobile chairs with armrests, or pallet furniture.
There are two PRM toilets, which are large enough, but not well adapted.
There is free and open access wifi on the site.
Mobility equipment will be made available: wheelchairs, crutches, etc. Do not hesitate to ask for it at the wellness area.
The PRM managers Joséphine de Wit and Fanny Herbecq can be reached before the festival via e-mail: inclusion@equinoxesfestival.be
The PRM manager Joséphine de Wit can be reached during the festival: 0476407972

Points of attention

The building can be reached by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more or less easy.
The building's floor surfaces have little contrast.
The festival site is open and it is possible to enter and leave the building freely.

Strong points

There will be reserved parking spaces for disabled people near the entrance to the Knitting Factory.
A drop-off point will be available in front of the main entrance.
The entrance to the building is on one level.
A team of volunteers is present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival. They will be identifiable with colourful T-shirts and badges.
The volunteers are aware of and trained to welcome PRMs.
The information stand is adapted. It will provide information on all the site's facilities. 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.
The festival is free of charge.
It is possible to pay by Bancontact via a wireless Sum Up payment terminal, as well as in cash.
The stages will be equipped with reserved areas to attend concerts and shows.
The various stands are aware of the disability issue and will do everything necessary to make their space accessible.
The interior walkways will be facilitated by the installation of ramps.
It is possible to take a lift to reach the boudoir and the lounge. The lift must be used with a volunteer.
Mobility equipment will be made available: wheelchairs, crutches, etc. Do not hesitate to ask for it at the well-being area.

The PRM managers Joséphine de Wit and Fanny Herbecq can be reached before the festival via e-mail: inclusion@equinoxesfestival.be
The PRM manager Joséphine de Wit can be reached during the festival: 0476407972

Points of attention

The building can be accessed by various means of public transport. The routes from the bus stops are not the easiest.
If you need a parking space, please ask for one in advance. The number of spaces is limited.
There are adapted toilets, but they are difficult to use, unfortunately they are not properly equipped. Please use the toilet near the bar of the knitting mill (equipped with a grab bar).
The upper part of the terrace is not accessible.
Depending on how busy it is, it can get very crowded.

Strong points

There will be reserved parking spaces for PRMs near the entrance to the Knitting Factory building.
A drop-off point will be available in front of the main entrance.
The entrance to the building is on one level.
A team of volunteers is present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival. They will be identifiable with colourful T-shirts and badges.
The information stand is adapted for PRM. It will allow you to learn about all the facilities on the site. In the event of long waits, a priority passage can be set up.
A map and the programme are available at the information point.
The stages will be equipped with reserved areas for attending concerts with seating.
Outdoor and indoor walkways will be facilitated by the installation of mats, or a tread plate and a cable duct.
It is possible to take the accompanied lift to avoid the stairs.
There is a wide range of seating in the building: fixed bench with backrest, mobile chairs with armrests, or pallet furniture.
There are adapted toilets in the building.
The adapted toilets are not properly equipped with grab bars.
There is a rest area in the Chill Zone and a treatment area in the Wellness Zone.
Mobility equipment will be made available: wheelchairs, crutches, etc. Do not hesitate to ask for it at the information point.
The PRM managers Joséphine de Wit and Fanny Herbecq can be reached before the festival via e-mail: inclusion@equinoxesfestival.be
The PRM manager Joséphine de Wit can be reached during the festival: 0476407972

Points of attention

The building can be accessed by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more difficult.
If you need a parking space, please ask for one in advance. The number of parking spaces is limited.
The stairs to the lounge and boudoir are not equipped with handrails on both sides.
The pallet furniture in the arch room is low, which could cause difficulties in getting up.
Access to the upper part of the terrace is possible by a few steps, not equipped with handrails and not contrasted.

Strong points

A team of volunteers is present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival.
An information stand will be set up at the entrance to 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.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
A "doggy bar" will be set up in the Wellness area.
The festival is free of charge. It is possible to pay in cash.
There is free wifi access on the site
The PRM managers Joséphine de Wit and Fanny Herbecq can be reached before the festival via e-mail: inclusion@equinoxesfestival.be
The PRM manager Joséphine de Wit can be reached during the festival: 0476407972

Points of attention

There is a staircase to the boudoir, but it is not safe (no relief). You can use the lift with the help of volunteers.
The handrail is discontinuous and installed on one side only.

Strong points

A team of volunteers will be present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival. They will be identifiable with colourful t-shirts and badges.
An information stand will be set up at the entrance of the festival. It will provide information on all the facilities on the site.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
A "doggy bar" will be set up in the Wellness zone.
A large print programme will be available at the information point.
The festival is free of charge. It is possible to pay by cash or credit card.
There is free wifi access on the site

The PRM managers Joséphine de Wit and Fanny Herbecq can be reached before the festival via e-mail: inclusion@equinoxesfestival.be
The PRM manager Joséphine de Wit can be reached during the festival: 0476407972

Points of attention

There is a staircase to the boudoir, which is not secured. You can use the lift with the help of volunteers.
The handrail is discontinuous and installed on one side only.
Contrast on the steps will be installed.
The building's flooring has little contrast.
Access to the upper part of the terrace is possible by a few steps, not equipped with a handrail and not contrasted.
The building is complex and orientation can be difficult.
The light in the building is dim.

Strong points

Volunteers, communication assistants, will be able to accompany and advise you throughout the festival.
The organisation of the festival provides signage for better orientation on the site.
Concerts are signed
Balloons are offered to anyone who wants to feel the vibrations of the concerts
It is possible to recharge your mobile phone in the wellness area.
There is free wifi access on the site
The PRM managers Joséphine de Wit and Fanny Herbecq can be contacted before the festival via e-mail: inclusion@equinoxesfestival.be
The PRM manager Joséphine de Wit can be reached during the festival: 0476407972

Points of attention

Depending on the lighting, there may be shadow areas

Strong points

The festival organisation has provided signage for better orientation on the site.
A magnetic induction loop is available for the arches (concerts) and the boudoir (stand up).
Balloons will be offered for anyone wishing to feel the vibrations of the concerts.
There is free wifi access on the site
The boudoir and the arches room are equipped with a BIM.
The PRM managers Joséphine de Wit and Fanny Herbecq can be contacted before the festival via e-mail: inclusion@equinoxesfestival.be
The PRM manager Joséphine de Wit can be contacted during the festival: 0476407972

Points of attention

Depending on the lighting, there may be shadow areas for communication

Strong points

A team of volunteers will be present to provide information and assistance throughout the festival. They will be identifiable with colourful T-shirts.
The volunteers are trained and aware of the needs of PRMs.
An information stand is planned at the entrance of the festival. It will provide information on all the facilities on the site. In case of a long wait, a priority passage can be set up.
It is possible to pay in cash or by Bancontact via a wireless Sum Up payment terminal.
The festival organisation has provided illustrated signage for better orientation on the site.
The terrace is a quiet area without music.
An illustrated drinks menu is provided.
It is possible to pay in cash or by Bancontact via a wireless Sum Up payment terminal.

The PRM managers Joséphine de Wit and Fanny Herbecq can be contacted before the festival via e-mail: inclusion@equinoxesfestival.be
The PRM manager Joséphine de Wit can be reached during the festival: 0476407972