We strive to make VocalEspoo festival as sustainable as possible: socially, physically and ecologically. Read more about our sustainability practices and guidelines on this page and join us in our sustainable work!

Safer space principles

Everyone is welcome to VocalEspoo as they are. We emphasize equality and non-discrimination in our everyday actions and communications. At the event, we will follow the safer space principles, with which we aim to build a safe and welcoming space for everyone at the festival.

• Any discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, descent or any other factor is strictly prohibited.

• Respect the physical and mental boundaries of others and the right to self-determination.

• Do not make assumptions based on anyone’s appearance or actions.

• Be open and listen.

• If you experience or notice harassment or other inappropriate actions toward yourself or someone else, please address the situation and contact the festival organizer or venue staff.

Accessibility

VocalEspoo is committed to making the event accessible for everyone, regardless of background or special needs. If you notice any accessibility problems or need help arriving to the concert, contact the festival office at info@vocalespoo.fi.

The concerts are held in several different venues, where accessibility has been taken into account in different ways:

• All of the venues are accessible, for example, by wheelchair, rollator or pram and there are accessible toilets. 

• Induction loops are available at Black Box, Espoo Cathedral, Kino Tapiola, Louhi Hall and Tapiola Church.

• Wheelchair spaces are available. A free companion seat is offered to disabled visitors.

VocalEspoo is participating in the Kaikukortti project, which offers free entrance to cultural services for people with low income. Kaikukortti card holders can book free tickets for the festival concerts, excluding. the concert at Black Box. For further information about the Kaikukortti Card visit: www.kaikukortti.fi/en

You can come to many of the VocalEspoo concerts with a Culture Friend. A Culture Friend can, if you wish, book your tickets for you, be your guide and generally help you as needed. For further infomation about Culture Friends contact: kulttuurikaveri@espoo.fi 

Environmental sustainability

VocalEspoo aims to make ecologically sustainable choices and reduce emissions in all aspects regarding the festival production.

• The program is purposefully focused on domestic artists to minimize emissions from travel.

• Printed products are made using environmentally friendly materials. Recycling is done whenever possible.

• The existing infrastructures of the venues are utilized.

• Festival guests are encouraged to make environmentally friendly choices when attending the event. All venues are accessible by public transport, on foot and by bike. Vegetarian or other eco-friendly options are available at the venues’ restaurants and cafés.

Covid-19 safety

VocalEspoo festival is now being held for the second time during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the event was arranged successfully and safely in accordance with current safety guidelines. This year too, the official safety instructions and regulations in force at the time will be applied at all the festival concerts. 

If any new regulations are issued, the practices concerning festival visitors will be announced. Please come to the concert only when healthy.