Music venue Omeara are pleased to announce they will host London’s first accessible club event for adults with disabilities and their carers this November.
The event, titled ‘Daylight’ is being produced by London-based DJ and mental health volunteer Tony Gurney and will debut with a Jungle and D&B special.
“I’m doing it because I couldn’t find anyone else who is.
It’s called Daylight because it’s all about getting humans out of the shadows and into some DAYLIGHT”
( Tonys own words )
Tony, who DJs under the name ‘Groover The Barbarian’ and is currently studying electronic music production, lives with both Crohn’s Disease and Fibromyalgia.
” In order for someone with disabilities to be able to go to a nightclub for a night time event they have all the challenges of their disability added to all the challenges of the average night out.
Anyone who has tried to get a taxi or a night bus at 3-4am knows how difficult it is.
Now imagine it’s raining, and the taxi that has turned up is refusing to take you because you’re in a wheelchair and the guy will have to get out of his car.
Add in medication timing, steps, drunk people, getting access to toilets and anything else the Universe chucks in and I think you can see why a night out to a club can be a massive challenge for anyone with a disability. “
( Tonys own words )
Like many other disabled music fans, Tony also finds the typical nightclub excursion of eight hours plus physically and mentally draining and has to prepare in the days leading up to going to any club.
It can affect him in an excess of a week to recover before he feels anywhere near ‘normal’ again.
‘Normal’
for Tony is waking up each day in pain and feeling exhausted, plus a hospital appointment most weeks.
This is also the case for Drum+Basics very own Manager/Dj.
M_A.
Mary-Anne also has a Fibromyalgia and sometimes faces the same difficulties.
So here at Drum+Basics we are so happy to be involved.
Tony has set up a crowdfunding page in the hope of creating a regular event within London’s clubbing calendar.
You can help him reach his target and read his story here…
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tony-gurney?utm_term=5J49v2MxB
DJs on the day & an Exclusive PA Set…
DJ FUTURE
117 / Skeleton Recordings / AKO Beatz / Juice Records
https://soundcloud.com/dj-future
MINDSET
RUDE FM / D.I.T.C
https://www.mixcloud.com/drumandbasics/drumbasics-presents-mindset-promo-mix/
M_A
DRUM+BASICS
https://www.mixcloud.com/mary-anne-hood/
GROOVER THE BARBARIAN
https://www.mixcloud.com/GrooverTheBarbarian/
PA/MC SET
SOFI MARI
V Recordings / Function Records / Bassdrive
Sofimari.com
VENUE
Omeara,
Flat Iron Square
SE1 1TE
DATE
Saturday 16th November
2019.
TIME
2PM – 6PM
Tickets
£5, with free carers tickets
https://bit.ly/2Hi3NoO
Working with…
Carers UK.
https://www.carersuk.org
Attitude is Everything.
http://www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk/
Venue Accessibility FAQ’s
Omeara work with the organisation Attitude is Everything to ensure the best live music experience for each and every customer and place equality and inclusivity at the heart of their policies as a live and late night music venue.
Omeara is totally step free accessible from the street and inside the venue.
The main room is on the ground floor alongside one of the bars, with an accessible bathroom nearby.
Are there disabled parking spaces near to the club?
Yes there are car parking spaces on nearby Union Street and Ayers Street.
Have the club’s door staff been trained in providing assistance to disabled customers?
Yes, there was a policy review and update in April.
Are carers allowed to accompany disabled customers for free?
Yes
Are there any stairs used by customers in the club?
If so, are there lifts/ramps that can accommodate wheelchair users?
There is no need to use stairs – we have a lift to the upper level of the club, and wheelchair access can be arranged throughout all our spaces.
Does the club have accessible disabled toilets?
If so, how many?
Are there accessible disabled toilets on all floors/areas of the club?
Yes, there are two within Omeara, and one more next door in the food arch which can also be used.
They only have accessible cubicles on the ground level.
For more information please check the official clubs website
http://www.omearalondon.com
