Going to a festival as a neurodivergent person can be tough - but there are ways to recharge

They aren't alone in calling for some festivals to do better. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee released guidelines earlier this year , external setting out ways for disabled people to feel more included at live music events. These included recommendations that the government in England works with its devolved UK counterparts to improve the on-site infrastructure, security, training and ticketing at festivals. The committee suggested developing these with disability-led organisations, such as Stay Up Late, who encourage event organisers to include relaxed performances. At this year's Download Festival, which took place in June, event organisers created a space for neurodivergent attendees. This featured noise-cancelling headphones, fidget toys, weighted blankets and quiet activities such as colouring and puzzles. It followed the Equality and Human Rights Commission's ruling , external that Live Nation - the owners of Festival Republic which runs Reading and Leeds, Download and Wireless - needed to make events more accessible.