Neurospicy

A live podcast on neurodivergent accessibility in the arts.

Returning for its second year, Neurospicy is a live podcast focused on neurodivergent experiences, hosted by musician and advocate Dan Kerr (creator of Late to the Party podcast).

This conversation brings together artists, advocates, and audiences to explore how we can support neurodivergent people in the arts to create, participate, and lead.

You will have the opportunity to shape the conversation if you choose to engage with the live audience interaction tools and Q&A.

The podcast event starts at 7 pm, with stalls in the foyer before and after the session. Stallholders specialising in neurodivergent-affirming access, tools, and supports. Engagement is optional.

Topics

• How can venues and performance spaces become genuinely welcoming for neurodivergent people
• What barriers exist? and how do we dismantle them?
• How do artists create work that celebrates cognitive diversity?
• What does accessibility look like from the audience’s perspective?

When

Thursday 19 March, 7 pm

Approx. 1 hr 10 mins (no interval)

Run Times:
6 pm: Doors open
6  – 7 pm: Stallholders in foyer
7  – 8 pm: Podcast event in Studio
8 – 9pm: Stallholders in foyer

Access: Accessible Parking, Public transport, Wheelchair access.

Learn more about accessibility at The Round.

About the panel

Host: Dan Kerr
Musician, advocate, and host of Late to the Party podcast. Dan brings a unique dual perspective as both an artist who has faced barriers creating music and an audience member navigating neurodivergent experiences in arts spaces. Learn more

Panellist: Nat Bartsch
Acclaimed pianist and composer whose evocative music is matched by her commitment to inclusive creative practices. Nat brings the artist’s perspective on creating with – and for – neurodivergent communities. Learn more

Panellist: Arty Owens
Creative Producer and Advocate at Arts Access Victoria, working to ensure neurodivergent people are central to the arts sector through practical policy and program development.