Festability

Festability Festability is Kent’s inclusive music festival - designed for everyone to enjoy. A Festival in Kent for young people and adults with disabilities.

Families, friends, young people, and adults of all abilities come together for live music, laughter, and a true festival vibe.

Huge apologies to everyone who has had a refund but not the full amount, it appears the booking fees were not refunded. ...
31/12/2025

Huge apologies to everyone who has had a refund but not the full amount, it appears the booking fees were not refunded. We will get that sorted today and can only apologise.

After a lot of thought, and looking honestly at funding, rising costs, the drop in social media reach (which has massive...
09/12/2025

After a lot of thought, and looking honestly at funding, rising costs, the drop in social media reach (which has massively hit ticket sales), and my own capacity as a SEND parent carer, we have made the really difficult decision to pause Festability for 2026.

This is a pause, not a stop.
We have done this before in 2023 and came back stronger. This is the same situation. We are protecting the festival’s future, not shutting the doors.

Why now:
• Big funding bids were turned down
• Infrastructure and event costs have shot up
• Social media reach has collapsed, so far fewer people even saw the ticket posts
• Vanessa has stepped back from the day to day work (no drama, just life), which means the entire operational load would fall to me

Pushing ahead under those conditions would risk the quality, safety and joy that make Festability what it is. I will not do a half baked version of something so important.

What happens next:
In 2026 we will run a few smaller Festability fundraising events so we can rebuild properly, reconnect with our community, and put stronger foundations in place.

And yes, the full festival will return in 2027.
Pausing now means we can do it right.

Tickets:
Everyone who bought tickets for 2026 should have received an email yesterday. You will receive an automatic full refund. You do not need to do anything. Refunds will go back to your original payment method over the next few days.

Thank you, genuinely, for the love, support and belief you have shown Festability. This pause is how we protect it for the long term, and I cannot wait to welcome you back in 2027.

Debs 💛
Founder, Festability

08/12/2025

Over on the podcast today, Jay is joined by Charlotte, of

They talk about the music that lifts her up, the songs on her playlist, the role music plays in her life and more. Along with an idea they have for an adult version of the podcast going out after 9pm.

Listen to SEND Backstage wherever you get your podcasts

01/12/2025

In this week’s episode of SEND Backstage, Jay is joined by the entertaining Gemma Bryan from Isla's voice - our journey with autism

Gemma lives in Scunthorpe and years ago when she found no events to go to with her own daughter, she decided to approach local providers and offer her support to host inclusive events. Some didn’t reply, some did. Some events were a huge success and some weren’t. But she went back year after year and now in their area, they have a selection of inclusive SEND events during the holidays and beyond.

We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Looking for a Christmas gift that brings joy, memories and music? Festability 2026 tickets make the perfect pressie.Supe...
30/11/2025

Looking for a Christmas gift that brings joy, memories and music? Festability 2026 tickets make the perfect pressie.

Super Early Bird offer ends today so get them now and save a few quid (every penny counts at this time of year).

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