Accessibility Plan

Accessibility Plan

Updated 10/2025

Accessibility Plan for the Mänttä Music Festival

Goal:
The Mänttä Music Festival is committed to promoting accessibility in all its activities. The goal is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the festival’s activities—regardless of age, place of residence, financial situation, functional ability, or cultural background.

1. Physical Accessibility

  • Nearly all concert venues (Serlachius, Mänttä Church, and Vilppula Church) are accessible or have accessible entrances and restrooms. Mänttä Club is accessible in terms of the concert hall and restrooms, but the entrance is not yet fully accessible.   
  • Accessibility is reviewed annually in collaboration with the venue owners.
  • Staff and volunteers are trained to assist guests with mobility impairments.
  • Parking lots have designated accessible spaces for concertgoers with mobility restrictions.

2. Financial Accessibility

  • Ticket pricing takes different income groups into account: discounted tickets are offered to students, the unemployed, and retirees (approximately 20% off).
  • Part of the program is free of charge: A Moment with Piano, A Moment with Organ, artist meet-and-greets, and events in the “Common Good for All” series are free to the public.

3. Social Accessibility and Inclusion

  • The “Common Good for All” project brings music to daycare centers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • The goal is to reach those who would otherwise be unable to attend concerts.
  • The festival’s community-oriented atmosphere and volunteer activities offer low-threshold opportunities for participation to people of all ages and backgrounds.

4. Communication Accessibility

  • The website is clear and complies with accessibility requirements. 
  • The website is available in Finnish and English.
  • Communications use clear and understandable language.
  • Social media content (images, videos) is accompanied by text equivalents and descriptions.
  • Accessibility information (access routes, elevators, restrooms) is displayed on the website.

5. Cultural Accessibility

  • The festival’s programme takes into account diversity and different cultural backgrounds as part of the international arts scene.
  • Programme selections aim to offer audiences diverse and interesting perspectives on piano music.
  • Master classes and audience talks aimed at young people and music students lower the barrier to engaging with art on a deeper level.

6. Monitoring and Development

  • Accessibility measures are evaluated annually as part of feedback surveys and staff meetings.
  • Any accessibility issues are documented, and corrective measures are planned in collaboration with our partners.
  • The festival’s accessibility plan is updated every three years to reflect changing needs.