loud and proud logan
Accessibility & Inclusion
Join us in celebrating the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community with a festival that champions accessibility and inclusion for everyone.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Loud and Proud Logan is an inclusive and disability-friendly event featuring AUSLAN interpretation, closed captioning as well as disability-friendly and non-binary bathrooms.
Sensory friendly chill out zone will be available on level 2 indoors for those needing a quite space during the event.
All levels and facilities have wheelchair access so no one misses out.
We hope you’ll enjoy your day full of kindness and queer joy on 11 October!
Indoors
Inside the venue is airconditioned and fitted with flexible furniture to meet the diverse needs of attendees.
Butterbox Theatre
- The Butterbox Theatre features wide entry doors, accessible seating suitable for people who use wheelchairs.
Level 2 Access
- Level 2 is accessible by elevator and staircase and includes a range of spaces, including a PWD bathroom with toilet and shower.
Hush Room
- You can access the Butterbox Hush Room from level 2. This private viewing space is open to any patron who would feel more comfortable viewing a performance from a private space. The sound is transmitted into the room and a volume control switch is on the wall. A lamp is in the corner for soft lighting and can be switched on and off by patrons.
Outdoors
- During large outdoor concerts a platform (36 sqm) is placed on the grounds, facing the stage, to allow mobility devices and wheelchairs to have stability from the uneven grass.
Accessible bathrooms
- Kingston Butter Factory bathrooms include a ‘Changing Places’ facility located inside the renovated butter factory building.
- This facility is a larger-than-standard accessible toilet with an adult-sized changing table, ceiling hoist, a peninsular toilet and privacy screen to meet the various needs of people with complex disabilities. There is also a PWD toilet and parent’s room indoors.
- The outdoor toilet block will be open and will feature non-binary options for attendees.
Sponsor us
As an inclusive pride event run entirely by volunteers, Loud and Proud Logan is only possible with the generous support of our like-minded sponsors and partners. Get behind our LGBTQIA+ community.
Accessibility and Inclusion FAQs
Find answers to your questions about how we ensure accessibility and inclusion at our festival.
Is the festival venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas of the festival are fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators available.
Will there be a sensory-friendly quiet zone for patrons?
Yes, we have a chill out zone upstairs in the boardroom. This space features low light and sound, with plenty of areas to relax on beanbags and couches.
There is also a Hush Room for theatre audience members who require a lighting and sound controlled environment to view the shows.
Both the boardroom and Hush Room are on level two, accessible via elevator or stairs.
We encourage attendees to use the Cérge website and companion app to notify venue staff of your requirements before visiting if you need something more.
Will there be sign language interpreters available?
Yes, AUSLAN Interpreters will be present at all main stage events and workshops.
How can I request additional assistance?
A range of additional access services are available from the venue.
Visit their Access and Inclusion Guide for more information.
By downloading the Cérge Companion App you can find a comprehensive set of tools to support your visit to the Kingston Butter Factory. These include:
- Visual story guide
- Sensory guide
- Access guide
- Virtual tour
- Audio guide
- Keyword sign board, and
- Communication board.
The Cérge Companion app will allow you to notify Kingston Butter Factory staff abour your service preferences ahead of time for free.