We welcome all visitors to Festival of Voices events and make every effort to ensure the program is accessible and inclusive to our whole audience. We understand there are many guests with varying requirements and want to ensure the highest possible levels of customer service. Please find information below regarding the current accessibility availabilities in place for our festival and please contact us for additional information or any queries.
How to book tickets
Booking online
Book via our website by accessing the event page of your choice and navigating to the orange ‘BOOK NOW’ button.
Booking by phone
Call our Ticketing Team on (03) 6224 5975 to have them process a ticket order for you.
Booking via the National Relay Service:
You can also reach the Festival of Voices Ticketing Team through the National Relay Service (relayservice.gov.au) at no additional charge.
Teletypewriter (TTY) users: phone 13 36 77 then ask for (03) 6224 5975
Speak and Listen users: phone 1300 555 727 then ask for (03) 6224 5975
Internet relay users: connect to the NRS (internet-relay.nrscall.gov.au) then type in (03) 6224 5975
Companion Card Holders
If you hold a current Companion Card, you are eligible for a second ticket for free. Contact our friendly ticketing team using any of the above methods for assistance.
Wheelchair Bookings
For wheelchair bookings please contact the festival with specifications and dimensions of the wheelchair and any additional user requirements.
Assistive Listening
This icon indicates that a hearing loop is available at the event.
Language is No Barrier
This indicates that an event can be meaningfully engaged with, without a comprehensive understanding of the English Language. We know what you’re thinking… this is a music festival, right? You’re right. However, we believe that the power of music can be deeply appreciated by any person, no matter what first language they may speak.
Auslan Interpretation
This icon indicates that an Auslan session is available for the event.
Online Events
This phrase indicates that an online streaming of this event is available.
Contact Us
Please don’t hesitate to contact Festival of Voices by any of the following methods if you have questions, feedback and/or suggestions regarding the accessibility of our festival:
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- Online contact form
- [email protected]
- +61 3 6224 5975
- Using the National Relay Service via above instructions
Physical Assistance
This icon indicates that physical assistance is required for wheelchair users at this venue.
Wheelchair Accessibility
This icon indicates that the event venue is wheelchair accessible.
Parenting Space
This phrase indicates that there will be a space available on this event site for families to use including the following; close proximity to bathrooms and changing facilities, access to wash up facilities and drinking water, seats for feeding, and the best bit: a bit of distance from the main action of the event site.
Guide Dogs, Service Animals and Facilities
All Guide Dogs and service animals are welcome at Festival of Voices events.
This icon indicates that water bowls for Guide Dogs and service animals are available at this event upon request.
Rainbow Accreditation
In December 2020 Festival of Voices received the Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation. We are committed to offering an inclusive environment for both festival patrons and employees.
Being a diverse and inclusive organisation goes to the very heart of our work, and supports our aim to bring the community together through music.
With diversity comes a wider range of perspectives and depth of understanding for all those in our communities. Festival of Voices supports the right of equality, fairness and decency for all.
The Rainbow Accreditation aligns with and strengthens Festival of Voices’ values, in particular;
- At Festival of Voices we treat every artist, patron, volunteer and employee with respect and dignity
- At Festival of Voices we aim for artists, patrons, volunteers, employees and stakeholders to feel 100% comfortable when dealing with us
- At Festival of Voices we’re committed to making sure that our events and our workplaces are inclusive and enjoyable for all.
For more information and further resources, please also see:
Rainbow Communities Tasmania: an incorporated body of organisations dedicated to achieving and maintaining inclusion and equity for LGBTIQ+ (Rainbow) people in Tasmania.
Visit Gay Australia: a national network of tourism professionals dedicated to the welfare and satisfaction of all gay and lesbian travellers within and to Australia.
Australian Pride Network: promoting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride on a national level.
Anti-Discrimination Act: an Act to prohibit discrimination and other specified conduct
Acessibility Information Available
Festival of Voices is accredited through The Accessible Tourism program, recognising our efforts to meet the criteria and offer support for those who need it. This applies to individuals requiring support for cognitive needs, limited mobility, low hearing, low vision, plus wheelchair and scooter users.
