Accessibility

Tiny Lights Music Festival is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy the festival with dignity and ease. Here’s some key information to help you plan your time at Tiny Lights.

• Accessibility Coordinator: Have questions or concerns about the festival? Contact our Accessibility Coordinator, Alison, at inclusivetinylights@gmail.com before the festival for assistance in planning your visit.

• Festival Shuttle: An hourly shuttle service runs between Nelson and the festival grounds throughout the weekend. Contact our Accessibility Coordinator for details.

• On-Site Assistance: When you arrive on Friday, please let the volunteers at the Superbooth (main ticket booth) know if you have any accessibility questions or concerns and they'll connect you with our Accessibility Greeter. The Greeter can give you an overview of the accessibility options available including getting to venues, and securing seating, and help you plan your weekend.

• Attendant/Companion: If you require an attendant or companion, please notify our Accessibility Coordinator in advance.

• Ticketing: Accessible ticketing options are available to accommodate individuals whose health limits their ability to attend the full weekend. To learn more, contact the Accessibility Coordinator.

• Camping: We've designated Accessibility Camping Zones and provide motorised support recharge stations. Contact our Accessibility Coordinator for access. And when you arrive on Friday, let the people at the Superbooth know that you’ve booked an accessible camping spot. [Note: due to very limited space, you will still need to purchase a camping pass].

• Parking: 

• Accessible Parking is located on Fir Street, across from the Ymir Hotel. Note: parking is limited in the festival core, and we encourage attendees to carpool/ take the shuttle.

• Accessible Car Pass: the Schoolhouse and Forest Stage are a bit of a walk from the main area. We can arrange a golf cart ride, or, if you prefer, we’ll give you an Accessible Car Permit that allows you to drive to the Schoolhouse and park out front. If this interests you, contact the Accessibility Coordinator.

Venues 

The historic buildings of Ymir, B.C. provide our festival with much of its intimacy and culture. These buildings do, however, have accessibility challenges. Rest assured, we're working on solutions for some of our less accessible venues. In the meantime, we've provided a description of our venues so that you can decide which venues work for you. 

Priority seating can be arranged by our Accessibility Coordinator. Please note that each Tiny Lights artist will play at two different venues, providing multiple opportunities to catch your favourite acts. 

Here's a rundown of our venues:

• Ymir Community Hall: The main entrance features a large ramp and wide entryway. Small stall bathrooms are located in the back, with a wheelchair accessible porta-potty in the parking lot across the road.

• Village Stage: An outdoor venue situated in the Ymir community park, accessible via a slightly inclined hill through the front gate or slightly downhill along a road through the back gate. It offers a flat grassy area with large tents for shade and shelter, along with small public bathrooms and porta-potties.

• Wildflower Stage: An outdoor venue, covered by a tent with walls. Accessible via a flat dirt path off the main road, it features hay bale seating and no public washrooms.

• Ymir Schoolhouse: Accessible via a wheelchair ramp at the back, which enters into the green room. Volunteers will assist you through the space to the main concert area. Porta-potties are available outside, with no public washroom.

• The Church: Accessible via a dirt path leading up to a short, medium-grade stairway. The venue is small, with seating on the floor (with cushions), and some seating available along the edge of the room. Porta-potties are located outside, with no public bathroom inside.

• The Forest Stage: An outdoor venue covered by a tent with walls, accessible via a flat dirt path off the main road (near the Schoolhouse). It offers hay bale seating and no public washrooms.