We are live at the Manchester Punk Festival!
Liam sits down with John Porter, the first-ever Accessibility Coordinator for Manchester Punk Festival, for a live conversation recorded above a pub during the festival.
They dive into what accessibility in the punk scene looks like, how punk venues and festivals can do better, and why John—an ex-standup comic and lifelong punk fan—is the right person to shake things up.
They also explore the real-life barriers disabled fans face at gigs, the importance of representation on stage, and the power of community-led change.
If you would like to provide feedback on the work that John and the MPF team are doing, you can email: mpfaccessibility@gmail.com
The music played in this episode is from bands whose members have a disability.
- Supermilk: Sweat
- Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät : Aina Mun Pitaa
- Millie Manders and the Shutup: Not Ok
- Wheelchair Sports Camp: Same Shit
Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use "Cheap Beer" as the podcast's opening track.
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