Attitude is Everything

All In appoints Attitude is Everything to create UK’s first accessibility standards for creativity and culture.  "Attitude is Everything is delighted to have been asked to develop the standards and accreditation for the UK-wide All In scheme. This is a truly groundbreaking project to support the creative and cultural sector to provide accessible experiences that disabled consumers can trust and enjoy free of disabling barriers. We look forward to working with the four nation Arts Councils, industry stakeholders and disabled people over the year ahead on this exciting scheme." Celia Makin-Bell, Managing Director, Attitude is Everything #WeAreAllIn https://lnkd.in/e5dqfG3D

I wanted to take some time in #TrusteesWeek to thank Attitude is Everything’s Board of Trustees, co-chaired by Jane Dyball & Jacqui Adeniji-Williams. Being a charity trustee can be complex & challenging, as well as bringing with it an awful lot of responsibility. However, our trustees rise to the occasion, giving up their time so that our organisation thrives. They’re brilliant at raising awareness of our work, they’re generous in sharing their contacts & their knowledge & some are mentors to the #DisabledPeople who take part in our programmes. I’m also grateful for their confidence in me - it’s something that I’m very appreciative of as a #DisabledLeader & co-lead of Attitude is Everything because it enables me to do the very best that I can. You can read more about our trustees here: https://lnkd.in/eq9najBQ

Attitude is Everything’s pioneering Live Events Access Charter is a framework, toolkit and assessment process for the live events & music industry to show real commitment to accessibility ⚒️ We did some research recently & found that the whole process could do with a revamp - so here we are! 🎨 ⭐ For now, have a read of this & stay tuned for a swanky new online platform & thoughts from organisations testing the new & improved process. > https://bit.ly/3CaBY0W

We're very excited to host a talk an Q&A with Elton Jackson, Director of Artist and Employee Wellbeing at Sony Music UK. He'll be covering: ⚫ Steps you can take as an artist or music industry professional to care of your mental health, especially in a work culture that idealises excessive work hours. ⚫ How to ensure that a whole team has been trained to learn about intersectional discrimination. ⚫ How to talk with artists and professionals about addiction. Join us online 📆 Thursday 14th November, 4.30 - 6pm GMT Grab a free spot > https://lnkd.in/eE5RBr65

We recently consulted our staff, trustees, and networks about language - because we realised we weren't being consistent when talking about race and ethnicity. What did we decide on? ⏩ Disabled people of the global majority. Language is important and powerful, and it is constantly evolving. That’s why we aim to review this language every two years. We’ll do this by asking our staff, trustees, and network members for their input – just like we did this year.

Bee Grzegorzek, Dominique Gibson, Jessica / YISKA & Gillian Morrison led a fantastic panel all about accessibility in live events at #WOMEX24 last week. Some stellar quotes:  ❗ “When I have my walking stick, I am disabled. If I don’t have it, I’m still disabled and my access needs still exist.” Yiska, Future Leader alumni, artist, Attitude is Everything trainer. 📢 “70% of disabled people risk their health at work due to a fear of disclosure. The onus has to be on promoters & employees to ask the question. The work should not fall on disabled people.” Dominique Gibson, our Training Manager. 🎧  “As a promoter it's really hard to provide accessible events as the infrastructure at venues often isn’t there.” Gillian, Future Leader alumni, artist & co-founder of Women in Music Edinburgh. 💛  “It's important to talk about disabled joy - the experience of being supported & having your access requirements met." Bee, our Inclusive Communities Manager.

Black Lives in Music are leading the change across the music industry, formally launching its Anti-Racism Code of Conduct at #WOMEX24 💡 Listening to Roger Wilson, director of ops & co-founder, last week was eye-opening and inspiring. "Change takes time but it also takes a lot of different currencies. Some of that currency is energy and some of it is courage." 💯 Celia Makin-Bell, our managing director says: "Black Lives in Music are key partners in our work to tackle inequity and discrimination across the music and live events industry. We welcome their Anti-Racism Code of Conduct, which we see as a vital part of ensuring inclusion and safe working environments for Black disabled people. We encourage the industry to engage with BLIM's new Equi-Track tool and believe it can be a key resource in tackling discrimination within the industry across all protected characteristics." 📝 Read more here > https://lnkd.in/e95sAT9U

We've been nominated for not one, but ✨two✨ awards! Massive thank you LIVE (Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment) 🎉   🎧 “We are thrilled that Attitude is Everything’s Beyond the Music project has been nominated for a LIVE Workforce Award. Since its inception the project has worked to improve the way the music and live events industry employs disabled professionals. Resources like our Accessible Employment Guide and our Creating an Accessible Workplace training are key to this. Plus, through our fantastic team of Future Leaders, we’ve created a supportive, inclusive community of emerging disabled professionals.” - Phoebe Roberts, Skills Development Manager 🌏 "We're honoured that we've been recognised for our pioneering work in uniting sustainability and accessibility in the live events sector. Our ‘No Climate Action Without Us’ toolkit, created with A Greener Future and Julie's Bicycle, elevates disabled voices in the climate emergency conversation. This toolkit offers a fresh perspective, collates innovation across the sector, and we're keen for it to help pave the way to inspire greener, more inclusive events." - Alex Covell, Live Events Access Manager Check out the brilliant organisations also nominated here > https://lnkd.in/eD7RNDyy

Our final honoured guest is Ray Pope, who is currently Head of Talent Acquisition for ATG Entertainment UK. She is dyslexic and has ADHD and has come across challenges in the fast-paced creative industry, but she has a track record of making businesses more accessible whilst boosting inclusion in the creative industry. Ray is a music graduate, and used to be a soul and R&B musician, she is now also on the board of Leeds University Music School. Join us next week on the 29th October at 4:30PM. RSVP here >> https://lnkd.in/eckuMjah

Introducing our next honoured panel guest, Nyrobi Beckett-Messam, who is half of the sister duo, ALT BLK ERA, who have been recognised for their unique genre-bending sound. Nyrobi has been battling chronic illness since the pandemic, they have been committed to raising awareness and advocating for greater inclusivity in the music industry.  Nyrobi has spoken at multiple industry events, inspiring emerging artists and music professionals on navigating the business side of music, growing a fanbase, and building an authentic brand. Join us next week on the 29th October at 4:30PM. RSVP here >>  https://lnkd.in/geGr7pbM