Disabled Fans Criticize Accessibility Changes at Electric Picnic Festival

Attendees with disabilities report feeling marginalized after the festival organizers relocated an accessible viewing platform next to the restrooms, prompting a defense from festival director Melvin Benn.

31 Aug, 04:30 — 31 Aug, 04:30

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Disabled Electric Picnic fans say they feel ‘like second-class citizens’ after accessible platform moved beside toilets

Melvin Benn defends change, insisting ‘it’s a really good accessible place’ with clearer stage view

By Molly Cantwell

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Disabled Fans Criticize Accessibility Changes at Electric Picnic Festival

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Disabled Electric Picnic fans say they feel ‘like second-class citizens’ after accessible platform moved beside toilets

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