Resource

Supporting D/deaf audiences, musicians, and performers in your venue

Published

4 March 2026

Contributor

Tilting the Lens and Music & Health Ireland

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Five Deaf interpreters sitting in a row holding conductor's batons — Participants at a Notes & Signs workshop. Hearing and Deaf ISL interpreters worked together to consider techniques for interpreting music for Deaf audiences

This guide is for venues hosting accessible performances. It outlines practical steps and considerations for venues to make their performance events accessible including:

ISL interpretation for Deaf audiences for both small venues and stadium events
Hearing loops
Real-time Captioning and Surtitles
Supporting Deaf musicians on stage
Making ‘visually quiet’ spaces
Making information accessible.

The Notes & Signs project is a Music & Health Ireland initiative, delivered in collaboration with Audiovisability, with financial support from Rethink Ireland. Tilting the Lens was delighted to provide logistical and facilitation support from 2023 to 2025.