{"id":113043,"date":"2022-07-21T19:52:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T23:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=113043"},"modified":"2022-07-21T19:52:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T23:52:06","slug":"musikfest-adds-additional-inclusion-zone-sets-sunday-aug-7-as-inclusion-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=113043","title":{"rendered":"MUSIKFEST ADDS ADDITIONAL INCLUSION ZONE, SETS SUNDAY AUG. 7 AS INCLUSION DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"

ArtsQuest partners with Accessible Festivals to increase accessibility at Musikfest<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2014 After debuting its first Inclusion Zone for Musikfest 2021, ArtsQuest in partnership with Accessible Festivals has added a second Inclusion Zone to the map for 2022. Sponsored by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, the Inclusion Zones will be located on both the north and the south sides of the festival footprint.<\/p>\n

Accessible Festivals, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring music and other forms of recreation are accessible to all abilities, has secured ASL interpreters for Inclusion Day at Musikfest on Sun., Aug. 7, continuing the tradition for its second year in a row at the nation\u2019s largest free music festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome view music as a universal language. It is also an exceptional tool for bringing together community members with diverse backgrounds\u201d said Leah Barron, Accessible Festivals Program Director. \u201cThat is why making it accessible is so important! When musical performances include American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive technology and other accommodations, the powerful and unifying impacts of music can be felt by all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAccessible Festivals continues to be an excellent partner for ArtsQuest as we continue our work to ensure that our events can be attended by everyone,\u201d said Ryan Hill, ArtsQuest\u2019s Senior Director of Programming. \u201cAccessibility is at the core of our mission; the word access shows up just six words into ArtsQuest\u2019s mission statement. Having Leah and her team working alongside our amazing Musikfest staff and volunteers will help ensure that people who couldn\u2019t have otherwise enjoyed what Musikfest has to offer can now do so.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Musikfest Inclusion Zones are sensory-supportive spaces that provide services, tools and amenities to benefit individuals with sensory-processing difficulties of all ages and abilities. The spaces feature Silent Sound System headphones playing relaxing music, weighted lap pads, Moon Mats, sensory toys, mindfulness activities and education about mindfulness, coloring and activity books for all ages and abilities and more. Outside of the dedicated quiet space, play- based games and activities including hula hoops, bubbles, a misting fan (on the South Side only) will be available for people to try and explore.<\/p>\n

The north side Inclusion Zone will be located at NJM Insurance Familienplatz will be open from5 to 9 p.m., on opening day and 12 to 8 p.m. the rest of the festival. The south side Inclusion Zone will operate at the SteelStacks playground from 12 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the festival. These spaces are free to enjoy.<\/p>\n

The ASL interpretation on Sun., Aug. 7, will be provided for the following shows:<\/p>\n

Poets for Justice Presents\u2026 World Changers: Speaking Hope to the Future <\/strong>(3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at The Ice House)<\/p>\n

Coast to Coast <\/strong>(5 – 6:30 p.m. at Air Products Americaplatz) The Funkitorium <\/strong>(7 – 8:30 p.m. at Air Products Americaplatz) Baha Men <\/strong>(9:30 – 11 p.m. at Air Products Americaplatz)<\/p>\n

Accessible Festivals <\/strong>is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring music and other forms of recreation are accessible to all abilities. Inspired by the beauty and universal language that connects us all through music, Accessible Festivals provides consultation and training to volunteers and professionals in the live event industry, while educating the general public about the value of inclusion and accessibility through innovative programs, events and experiences with a focus on music and the arts.<\/p>\n

Visit musikfest.org<\/a> for more information about other events and activities taking place during Musikfest.<\/p>\n

Musikfest <\/strong>will take place Aug. 5 \u2013 14, 2022. This year\u2019s lineup includes Disturbed,<\/a> Ja Rule &<\/a> Ashanti<\/a>, Kip Moore<\/a>, Ziggy Marley \u2013 A Live Tribute to His Father<\/a>, Olga Ta\u00f1\u00f3n<\/a>, Counting Crows<\/a>, Willie Nelson & Family<\/a>, Kelsea Ballerini<\/a>, ALABAMA<\/a> and Poison<\/a>. This year\u2019s \u2018Fest includes a preview night on Aug. 4 with headliner Boyz II Men<\/a>.Visit musikfest.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Aside from Musikfest, ArtsQuest provides countless opportunities for the community to enjoy, year-round, including different musical, artistic, cultural and educational experiences on its campus at the SteelStacks<\/a> and Banana Factory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About ArtQuest<\/h1>\n

ArtsQuest\u2019s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest\u2122 supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events.<\/p>\n

Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest<\/a>; the Banana Factory Arts Center<\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks<\/a> arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, approximately 50 percent of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. ArtsQuest is a proud member of NIVA, the National Independent<\/a> Venue Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nKelley Andrade, ArtsQuest
\nPublic Relations Coordinator
\nhttp:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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