Les Équinoxes Festival 2024

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 just a festival!
It's also an event that promotes and defends the values of sharing, equality, inclusion and environmental protection. The event is organised around 4 major themes:
Feminist, to put the spotlight on female artists
The festival aims to give greater visibility to these artists and their work by putting together a programme that includes at least half women and people from other sexual and gender minorities.
Inclusive, because this festival aims to be an ally of the various social struggles.
Particular attention has been paid to diversity in programming and in welcoming the public, particularly in terms of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic origins, physical and mental health, age and spirituality.
Accessible, because above and beyond socio-economic and cultural barriers, we want the festival to be a great opportunity for sharing.
Sustainable, because Les Équinoxes is also the voice of a society that is more respectful of nature.
For this 3rd edition, the Équinoxes teams are organising a 2-day event at La Tricoterie!

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Strong points

PRM parking spaces will be reserved near the entrance to La Tricoterie. If you need a parking space, please ask 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 will be on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival. They will be identifiable by their colourful T-shirts and badges.
Volunteers have been trained to welcome PRMs.
A map of the building and the programme are available at reception.
Admission to the festival is free.
You can pay by Bancontact via a wireless Sum Up payment terminal, or in cash.
There is plenty of seating in the building: fixed benches with backrests, mobile chairs with armrests, pallet furniture, deckchairs and footstools.
There are two PRM toilets, which are large enough but poorly adapted.
There is free wifi access on site.
Mobility equipment will be available: wheelchairs, crutches, etc. Don't hesitate to ask for it in the well-being area.
It will be possible to enter the building with water and your own meal if you have special dietary restrictions or requirements and are not happy with the menu on offer.
If you are unable to wait in the queue, contact the people in charge to see what arrangements can be made (seats, etc.).

Points of attention

The building can be accessed by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more or less easy.
The building's flooring is not very contrasting.
The festival site is open, and it is possible to enter and leave the building freely.
The event has a maximum capacity of 400 people. There may be a wait to gain access to the event.
Once visitors have left the building, they will have to queue again to re-enter La Tricoterie.

Strong points

If you need a parking space, don't 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 will be on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival. They will be identifiable by their colourful T-shirts and badges.
The volunteers have been trained in welcoming PRMs.
The information stand is adapted for PRMs. It will provide information on all the facilities on the site. If you have to wait a long time, priority access can be arranged.
A map and the programme are available at the information point.
Admission to the festival is free.
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 for concert-goers.
The various stands are aware of disability issues and will take all necessary steps to make their areas accessible.
Ramps will be installed to facilitate access to the inside of the venue (terrace access and lounge access).
A lift can be used to reach the boudoir and the lounge. The lift must be used with a volunteer.
Mobility equipment will be available: wheelchairs, crutches, etc. Don't hesitate to ask for it in the well-being area.

Points of attention

The building can be accessed by various means of public transport. Getting there from bus stops is not the easiest.
If you need a parking space, do not hesitate to request one in advance. The number of spaces is limited.
There are adapted toilets, but they are difficult to use because they are not properly equipped.

Strong points

PRM parking spaces will be reserved near the entrance to the Tricoterie building. If you need a parking space, don't hesitate to request 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 will be on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival. They will be identifiable by their colourful T-shirts and badges.
The information stand is adapted for PRMs. It will provide information on all the facilities on the site. If you have to wait a long time, priority access may be available.
A map and the programme are available at the information desk.
The stages will be equipped with reserved seating areas for concert-goers.
Outdoor and indoor walkways will be made easier by the installation of carpets, runners and cable guides.
It is possible to take the lift accompanied to avoid the stairs.
There is a wide range of seating available in the building: fixed benches with backrests, deckchairs, mobile chairs with armrests, or pallet furniture.
There are adapted toilets in the building (although they are poorly equipped).
Mobility equipment will be made available: wheelchairs, crutches, etc. Don't hesitate to ask for it at the information desk.
If you are unable to wait in the queue, contact the people in charge to see what arrangements can be made (seats, etc.).

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 request one in advance. The number of spaces is limited.
The pallet furniture will be low, which could make it difficult to get up.
Adapted sanitary facilities are not properly equipped with grab rails.

Strong points

A team of volunteers will be on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival.
There will be an information stand at the entrance to the festival. Here you can find out about all the facilities on site. If you have to wait a long time, priority access may be available.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
A doggy bar will be set up in the Wellbeing area.
The festival is free of charge. It is possible to pay in cash.
There is free wifi access on site.

Points of attention

There is a very steep staircase to the basement, which is not safe. You can use the lift with the help of volunteers.
The handrail is discontinuous and installed on one side only.
The stairs are not made safe with pedometer tiles.

Strong points

A team of volunteers will be on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival. They will be identifiable by their colourful T-shirts and badges.
There will be an information stand at the entrance to the festival. It will provide information on all the facilities on site.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
A doggy bar will be set up in the Wellbeing zone.
A large-print programme will be available at the information point.
The festival is free of charge. You can pay by cash or credit card.
There is free wifi access on site.

Points of attention

There is a staircase to the boudoir, but it is not secure. You can use the lift with the assistance of volunteers.
The handrail is discontinuous and installed on one side only.
Contrast will be installed on the steps.
The flooring in the building is not very contrasting.
Access to the upper part of the terrace is possible via a staircase with a few steps and no contrasts.
The building is complex and orientation can be complicated.
The light in the building is subdued. The lounge is dark.

Strong points

Volunteer communications assistants will be on hand to help and advise you throughout the festival.
The festival organisers are planning to provide signage to help you find your way around the site.
3 concerts will be performed by Roza, Treize and Sohan.
Balloons are available for anyone wishing to feel the vibrations of the concerts.
You can recharge your mobile phone in the wellness area.
There is free wifi access on site.

Points of attention

Depending on the lighting, there may be areas of shadow. This can make lip-reading more difficult.

Strong points

The festival organisers have provided signage to help people find their way around the site.
A magnetic induction loop is available for the Salle des Arches (concerts) and the Boudoir.
Balloons will be provided for anyone wishing to feel the vibrations of the concerts.
There is free wifi access on site.

Points of attention

Depending on the lighting, there may be areas of shadow. This can make lip-reading more difficult.

Strong points

A video presentation of the building will be produced to showcase the event site.
A team of volunteers will be on hand to provide information and help throughout the festival. They will be identifiable by their colourful T-shirts.
Volunteers have been trained to welcome PRMs.
There will be an information stand at the entrance to the festival. It will provide information on all the site's facilities. In the event of long waits, priority access may be provided.
It is possible to pay in cash or by Bancontact via a wireless Sum Up payment terminal.
The festival organisers have provided illustrated signage to help you find your way around the site.
The terrace is a quiet area with no music.
A "refuge zone" is planned close to the exhibition. Seats will be provided.
An illustrated drinks and/or snacks menu will be provided.
It will be possible to pay in cash or by Bancontact via a wireless Sum Up payment terminal.