On September 27, Club Expirat hosts the 6th edition of “Nu Stau Acasă”, one of the few events in Romania designed from the very beginning to be accessible to people with disabilities. With live music, interpretation in Romanian Sign Language, quiet spaces, adapted facilities, caricatures drawn by artist Adrian Trestian, the concert aims to transform participation in a cultural event into an experience that is possible for everyone.
Organized by Help Me Be A Rockstar, the association founded by Mădălina and Alin Halațiu, in partnership with Supereroi Printre Noi, Club Expirat, Zeedo Shop, Clubul Câinilor Utilitari, Sano Touring by România Accesibilă, Școala de Joacă and other partners, “Nu Stau Acasă” is addressed to people with all types of disabilities, including physical, neurocognitive and intellectual disabilities, autism, deafness and visual impairments, as well as to the general public.
The event will take place on Sunday from 15:00 to 22:00, in a format adapted to the needs of participants: no strobe lights or aggressive lighting effects, with comfortable sound levels and short acoustic sets separated by breaks.
Two stages, eight musical projects, Romanian Sign Language interpretation, adapted spaces and a programme designed so that live music can be experienced by as many people as possible.
The concert programme begins at 16:00 and takes place across two spaces:
Expirat Stage, indoor:
DORA GAITANOVICI, Dan Iliescu from the band TIMPURI NOI, THE KRYPTONITE SPARKS, and KRRYSOPHER, with all concerts simultaneously interpreted into Romanian Sign Language (LSR) by Andreea Darie and Denis Blidariu. The evening ends with NOTSOCOMMONDJ, with an afterparty taking place both indoors and on the terrace.
Fairies Takeover, terrace, where some real fairies will actually be performing
N I X A, imstillFranci and THE GROOVY BASTARDS, Ioana & Andrei acoustic.
In addition to the concerts, participants will have access to:
- Romanian Sign Language interpretation;
- noise cancelling headphones and sensory toys;
- accessible bar and restrooms;
- a diaper changing area;
- the “Quiet Corner”, with volunteers and specialised support;
- transportation for wheelchair users.
The project grew out of a simple reality: for many teenagers and young people with disabilities, going out often means little more than therapy sessions, medical appointments or rehabilitation, while access to cultural experiences remains limited.
Participation is free for people with disabilities and their companions, up to a maximum of three people, while a limited number of tickets are available to the general public through iabilet.ro, in order to preserve the inclusive nature of the event and help cover organisational costs. The event link is available here.
Funded primarily through donations, “Nu Stau Acasă” was presented in 2021 as a good practice model at the Culture and Accessibility Conference, organised by Art Reach Philadelphia. In 2020, the organisers launched the #atitudineacontează guide together with the British Council Romania, dedicated to making concerts and festivals more accessible to people with disabilities.
So what happens when a concert is designed not for the “usual audience”, but so that as diverse an audience as possible can simply be present?
Free for people with disabilities and their companions upon registration through the form.
Tickets available on iabilet.
For further information and registration, follow the organisers’ communication channels.
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