Carrodise Music Festival
Overview
Carrodise is a boutique coastal festival taking place at Earp Distilling Co. in Carrington, Newcastle. Designed for locals and visitors seeking a relaxed, music-filled day out, Carrodise combines national touring artists with homegrown Newcastle talent in a friendly, community-oriented setting.
This year's headline acts include The Preatures, returning to Newcastle following their long-awaited reunion tour, and Crooked Colours, renowned for their energetic electronic performances. The lineup is rounded out by local and regional favourites The Cheaks, Soyboy, Letters to Lions and The Colliflowers. Guests can explore food vendors, enjoy drinks from multiple bars and take advantage of shaded seating and indoor lounge areas throughout the venue.
This festival is proudly community-first, offering an affordable summer experience for locals and visitors alike. Carrodise accepts Companion Cards and provides accessible facilities, seating and viewing areas to support an inclusive event environment.
The venue is easily accessible by public transport, bike paths and by car or ride share.
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Accessibility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Employ people with disability
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have handrails on all your stairways
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
Provide information in large print
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting