Unisound 2023
"Unisound is the biggest French-language festival in Europe dedicated to people with disabilities. As a project for inclusion and awareness-raising, it is open to everyone, whether they have a disability or not. A place where people can meet, share and celebrate, Unisound gives everyone the chance to experience the atmosphere of a festival in an appropriate setting, and to change their outlook on difference. This year it takes place on 25-26-27 June 2023 at the PAMexpo in Court-Saint-Etienne. On the programme: concerts by Belgian artists, entertainment, workshops, cycle dance demonstrations, all in an accessible setting adapted to the needs of each and every one".
- In general
- in wheelchair Independently accessible to people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties Independently accessible to people walking with difficulties
- blind Independently accessible to people blind
- visualy impaired Independently accessible to people visualy impaired
- deaf Independently accessible to people deaf
- hard of hearing Independently accessible to people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding Independently accessible to people with difficulty understanding
In general
Strong points
As in previous years, the organisers of the UNISOUND festival are aiming for a high level of accessibility for every category of PRM.
In addition to the concerts, they will once again be offering activities adapted for everyone: face-painting, karaoke, silent parties, adapted bikes, photo booths, adapted swings, wooden games, bouncy castles, cyclodance demos, creative workshops and outdoor games.
Once again this year, the festival will take place over three days, from Sunday 25 June to Tuesday 27 June 2023.
We still invite you to visit the website: http://www.unisound.be as well as the event's facebook page.
Facilities planned:
A drop-off zone in front of the entrance.
A reserved car park will be manned by volunteers.
You will be able to move around the festival site independently.
Wheelchairs available free of charge if required.
Covered area.
PRM stewards will be on site.
A PRM manager will be on hand at all times.
All ticket office/table heights are adapted.
Prices and programme in Braille.
A rest area, a nursery area with medical staff (fridge and microwave available).
PRM toilets.
Screen with subtitles and 3 concerts interpreted in sign language (two on Sundays and one on Mondays).
Activities adapted for all types of disability.
Picnics accepted inside the festival + possibility of mixing food.
Foodtrucks available (cash payment possible).
No outside drinks allowed.
Still water is free at the bar.
Payments and withdrawals by bancontact are possible at the entrance and at the tickets.
A free campsite right next to the festival (400m) with a team of volunteers on hand.
Points of attention
- This year, there will be no audio-descriptor to describe the atmosphere of the festival and the small, unusual events.
People in weelchair
Strong points
- Drop-off point in front of the entrance. This overhangs the entrance to the hall, but volunteers will be on hand to help you over the ramp, which is too steep.
- There is a reserved car park close to the festival, and a level route via the Ravel path which runs alongside the PAM.
- There will be no difficulty in getting around the site, where all the areas will be accessible and there won't be any great distances between the various activities.
- Adapted activities between concerts.
- The height of the ticket booths and tables will be adapted, with the exception of a few outside speakers' stands, but you will be able to count on the many volunteers present throughout the site.
- A nursery area with medical staff (fridge and microwave available),
- Adapted toilets with adapted sinks
- Assistance dogs are accepted and there is a doggie bar.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
Same adaptations as for wheelchair users. It should be noted that the different areas (concerts and activities) are close together and offer plenty of opportunities to stop off.
There will be a rest area.
Wheelchairs will be available.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- The site is enclosed and secure, and there are plenty of volunteers on hand to show you around.
- The programme is in Braille, as are the prices at the ticket office and bar.
- Guide dogs are accepted and there is a doggie bar.
Points of attention
- No audio description this year to describe the atmosphere and environment. But volunteers will be given special training to compensate for this.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- The site is enclosed and secure, with a large number of volunteers on hand.
- Guide dogs are accepted and there is a doggie bar.
Points of attention
- No audio description this year to describe the atmosphere and environment. But volunteers will be given special training to compensate for this.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- Three concerts will be interpreted into sign language (two on Sunday and one on Monday).
- There will be balloons to feel the vibrations of the music, and it will be possible to stand close to the loudspeakers.
- Clear, uniform signage makes it easy to find your way around a well-defined, safe area.
- Screen with subtitles.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- There are balloons so you can feel the vibrations of the music, and you can stand close to the loudspeakers.
- Screen with subtitles and induction loop for the concert area.
- On loan free of charge from the stand Information: earmuffs .
site.pComprehension
Strong points
- A site on a human scale.
- Clear, uniform signage will make it easy to find your way around a well-defined, safe area.
- A team of easily identifiable PRM volunteers will be on hand to welcome visitors and provide assistance if required.
- In addition to the concerts, there will be a wide range of adapted activities.
- A rest area, a nursery area with medical staff (fridge and microwave available).