Mel C and Strictly's Layton Williams launch hospitality accessibility campaign

25 November 2023 , 23:04

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Mel C and Strictly's Layton Williams help launch a hospitality accessibility campaign

Layton Williams, Melanie C and Mae Muller are just some of the famous faces helping to improve accessibility in hospitality with a star-studded event in London.

The event will see various measures taken to ensure accessibility such as Quiet Rooms, British Sign Language performers, inclusive furniture, and trained staff. Hosted by comedian Fats Timbo and actor Layton Williams, the night will be packed with Sink the Pink style including Eurovision star Mae Muller, internationally acclaimed drag troupe of Queens and Kings with Down syndrome, Drag Syndrome, Grammy & BRIT award-winning singer-songwriter Kamille, whilst on the decks pop icon Spice Girl Melanie C, Lou Bru and DJ Jonbers Blonde will keep the vibe going.

WE DO US Live will take place on November 29th and will help to launch a campaign which aims to tackle issues around accessibility and helping to support the disabled community in clubs, bars and pubs. Vodka brand Smirnoff, Disability-led organisation Tilting the Lens and Sink The Pink, the largest LGBTQ+ collective and club night in the UK have come together for a night of social inclusivity.

Melanie C will be in attendance at the event (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Dis)

Mae Muller will also be part of the accessibility awareness event (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

The event’s co-host comedian Fats Timbo, who creates content to challenge society’s perceptions about Disabled people, said: “I am beyond thrilled to be co-hosting such an incredible night with Smirnoff WE DO US Live. We have got such an amazing line-up for what we hope will be a night to remember. It’s so important to have inclusive events like this, where everyone can enjoy themselves and really live life to the full together.”

Glyn Fussell, co-founder of Sink the Pink and Mighty Hoopla, said: “I know what it’s like to feel invisible which is why I will always champion ways to help reposition people’s minds about what can be achieved and created in spaces for people to find their joy and have fun. I am here for every opportunity that removes barriers so that you can be your most fabulous self. Large-scale events are needed more than ever, as people look for more collective joy, and we need to make them accessible for everyone, which is why I am delighted to work with Smirnoff for such an important campaign.”

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For more information and to apply for free tickets to Smirnoff, Tilting the Lens & Sink The Pink's WE DO US Live event, click here.

Charlotte McIntyre