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Perspective: ‘No one’s tried this before’: a new live music roster aims to ensure opportunities for disabled musicians

Executive context: UnMute has been founded to overhaul ableist booking practices, representing artists with specialist access requirements often deemed too costly by venues.

Editorial Staff / 2026-03-25 / 1min

Summary

  • UnMute aims to support disabled musicians in the live music industry.
  • The initiative addresses ableist booking practices prevalent in the industry.
  • Musician Andrew Lansley shares his experience of hiding his autism diagnosis.

Key Facts

Fact Value
Founded 2026
Focus Disabled musicians
Founder Andrew Lansley

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