Musician Andrew Lansley hid his autism diagnosis for 10 years, scared of losing opportunities to perform if he asked for the adjustments he needed regarding lighting and noise controls. Now, the double bassist has created the UK’s first roster of disabled musicians, aiming to get artists with disabilities on to lineups and address the career barriers they face.
Launched today, the UnMute roster has been developed with the hope it will make promoters, venues and festivals more comfortable in booking disabled artists.
