Rock in Rio Introduces Sign Language Interpreters, Enhances Accessibility for Deaf Audience

For the first time in its 40-year history, the festival features sign language interpreters on big screens, making performances accessible to tens of thousands of deaf attendees.

• Rock in Rio, one of Latin America's largest music festivals, now features sign language interpreters on its big screens, a first in its 40-year history.
• Interpreters perform in front of a green screen backstage, with their images projected above the stage to ensure visibility for deaf attendees.
• A 2015 Brazilian law mandating accessibility at cultural events has spurred the inclusion of sign language interpreters at concerts and festivals across the country.
• The festival also offers a VIP area for deaf attendees and their companions, allowing them to feel the music through powerful speakers.
• Future innovations at Rock in Rio may include vibrating platforms and vests, further enhancing the experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees.

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