
Photo of Ellie Hart by Andrea Schollnick
Where are you based out of and where do you see shows in relation?
When did you start going to shows and when did you get more involved in the scene?
Talk a bit about your disability and how it affects your experience going to shows.
What have your experiences been like with inquiring about lighting accommodations? What does that process typically look like?
What have your experiences been like with having an invisible disability in relation to getting accommodations?
Have your experiences with accommodations at venues improved over time as social awareness has grown in general, or are things remaining the same?
What’s been your best experience with accessibility?
What’s been your worst experience with accessibility?

Tell everyone about what you’re working on through LEAD DIY.
Was there a particular moment that made you want to work to change things surrounding lighting at gigs?
How can people best be an ally to everyone with light sensitivities?
Favorite artists?
Most listened to album of this year so far?

Disabled People to the Front
Live music venues continue to be stagnant in their accessibility, despite the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law over 30 years ago. That’s where the movement of “disabled people to the front” comes in.

Looking Ahead in 2023
A farewell to our Half Access founder and an intro to our newest Board of Director members dedicated to the cause of making live music accessible.

Announcing Our Summer Panel Series
Half Access is so excited to announce that we’re hosting a virtual summer panel series this year!! From The Crowd To The Stage: A Look At Accessibility In The Music Industry will take place the last Saturday of June, July, and August at 11am PST and cover a wide range of issues. This conversation is especially important for us to have as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift and we see concerts coming back in the late summer and early fall. It’s crucial to keep accessibility to live music venues at the front of our minds to make sure everyone can safely enjoy their first show back.
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