Accessible Hosting

Led by artist Emily Bradley, this interactive workshop explores how to create and produce community-focused events with accessibility at the centre of the process. Covering everything from ideation and planning to marketing and running the event itself, participants will gain practical tools for building more inclusive and engaging experiences.

Through group discussion and collaborative exercises, we will deconstruct what makes an event truly accessible and examine how audiences can be meaningfully considered throughout the creative process. The workshop will also explore the role of universal design, where it can support accessibility and where a more flexible or tailored approach may be needed.

We will explore the use of AI tools in event marketing through the lens of accessibility. Participants will look at how AI can support clearer communication and accessible content creation while also discussing the ethical implications of using AI, including bias, authenticity, and responsible creative use.

Designed for emerging producers, artists, and organisers, this workshop aims to cut through red tape, encourage creative thinking, and empower participants to confidently create events that are welcoming, thoughtful, and community-driven.

This session is offered as part of the North East Inner City Community Arts Programme, managed by Create.

Schedule

10:00 – 13:00  Part 1 (including short breaks)

13:00 – 13:45  Lunch break

13:45 – 16:00  Part 2 (including short breaks)

There is access to refill water in DanceHouse, you are welcome to bring your own bottles.

Emily Bradley (they/them) is a producer, theatre maker, and event organiser with a focus on creating accessible, inclusive, and community-driven experiences. They are part of the Wired Collective, a group brought together through Project Arts Centre and Dublin Dance Festival.

For the past three years, they have been running dance events and cabarets under the name The Big Gay Hoedown, building vibrant spaces for the LGBTQ+ community through performance, music, and participation. The event has since expanded into family-friendly and festival formats, appearing at Electric Picnic, Beyond the Pale, and Swell Festival.

Alongside their event work, they create and produce theatre projects, including A Good Room and Cult of Aerobics for Dublin Fringe Festival, where they were nominated for the Theatre Lovett Award. Their work centres around participation, accessibility, and creating spaces where audiences feel welcome, engaged, and empowered to take part.