Glossary
Festival planning involves a wide range of operational, legal, safety and technical terminology. This glossary provides definitions for the terms used throughout Festival Blueprint, helping readers navigate the guide with a shared understanding of key concepts, requirements and industry language.
Highlighted terms throughout the Blueprint chapters can be hovered over or tapped to reveal a quick definition. This page brings together all glossary terms in one place, including additional context where relevant.
259 terms
Access and Inclusion Statement
A public document outlining an event’s accessibility commitments, services and contact information for patrons.
Access Coordinator
The person responsible for overseeing accessibility planning, implementation and issue resolution across the event lifecycle.
Access Information Pack
A pre-event guide containing detailed accessibility information including transport, facilities, site maps and contact details.
Accessibility
Designing and operating events so that people with disabilities can access, participate in and enjoy the event equally and safely.
Accessibility Audit
A formal review of an event site, systems or infrastructure to identify accessibility barriers and required improvements.
Accessibility Checklist
A structured tool used to assess whether accessibility measures and requirements have been implemented across an event.
Accessibility Incident Log
A record of accessibility-related complaints, incidents or operational issues that occur during an event.
Accessibility KPIs
Measurable indicators used to assess accessibility performance and outcomes during and after an event.
Accessibility Plan
A document outlining how accessibility and inclusion requirements will be addressed across the event.
Accessible Camping
A dedicated camping area designed with accessible routes, surfaces and amenities for patrons with disability.
Accessible Path of Travel
A continuous route that allows people with mobility aids to move safely and independently throughout a site.
Accessible Ticketing
Ticket purchasing systems and processes that can be used by people with disability, including screen reader compatibility and companion ticket options