Download wins award for festival accessibility
The 'UK's friendliest festival' marked its 16th birthday with 100,000 fans and a gold award for its improvements for disabled fans
News By | 11 June 2018
Download festival 2018 was the most socially and environmentally conscious in the event’s history.
As has come to be expected, event organiser Festival Republic put together a star-studded line up, but it was the festival’s commitment to accessibility and sustainability that stood out as particularly noteworthy this year.
Organisers this year added viewing platforms to each stage and increased shuttle bus services to and from the campsite for disabled fans. 18 performances were also interpreted in British Sign Language…
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