96% of the public consider MEO KALORAMA to be an inclusive and diverse festival
40% women in the programme
– Training MEO KALORAMA staff and security to deal with diversity
– Public awareness campaign on equality, diversity and inclusion: signage in toilets and stage screens
– Campaign against relationship violence, with a telephone number to contact in the event of a complaint
96% of the public consider MEO KALORAMA to be an inclusive and diverse festival
100 people trained in welcoming difference
– Non-binary WC
– ABCLGBTQIA+ toilet campaign
– Training for security forces on welcoming differences
– Questionnaire among the public to assess their diversity and whether MEO KALORAMA is a safe event
– PANORAMA stage, entirely dedicated to dance music and featuring several LGBTQ+ artists
100% OF WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS
78% RECYCLING RATE
22% OF WASTE USED FOR ENERGY GENERATION
-2,000 50cl PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES saved by backpackers alone
100% OF CUPS DONATED | returned or leftover cups were donated to the Food Bank
+1,000 CONTAINERS | for selective collection in public and technical areas;
LESS THAN 63 TONS OF CO2 EQUIVALENT | associated with HVO consumption and use of electric mobility
+10 TONS OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS | avoided by the good practices implemented
FESTIVAL WITHOUT CONFETTI
– Donation of materials at the end of the event
– Donation of all leftover food from the three days of the festival, in partnership with Refood
– Reusable cups
– Installation of 6 drinking fountains and collaboration with EPAL to reduce plastic bottles in the park
– Promotion of good practices to the public through a Quercus campaign
– Sustainable mobility plan
– Carbon footprint calculation.
– We will use 25,000 liters of renewable fuels from Repsol, made from organic waste such as used cooking oils and nutshells, waste from the agricultural industry, or forest residues, which help reduce CO₂ emissions from energy consumption and travel by 90%.
90% positive evaluation of the event’s accessibility
Awarded the ACCESSIBLE FESTIVAL seal by Turismo de Portugal
Awarded the Iberian Festival Award in the CONTRIBUTION TO EQUALITY category
– Ticket gift for personal assistant
– Dedicated car park near the main entrance to the venue and
– Spaces in front of the stage next to speakers for deaf people to feel the vibration of the music
– Staff to provide support and information for people with reduced mobility
– Wheelchair workshop, loan of motorised kits and accessible shuttle service
– Audio description and Portuguese Sign Language on MEO stages
– Sensory Space
525 TICKETS DONATED | local associations and community groups to benefit local residents by providing access to culture.
+ 30 RESIDENTS EMPLOYED | employability of residents in various areas of the event.
50% DISCOUNT FOR RESIDENTS | discounted tickets to promote access to culture.
3 SLOTS ON STAGE | for local artists to perform on stage, curated by Sam the Kid from the Chelas é o Sítio Association.
1,500 MEALS DONATED | in good condition to local families in need.
DONATION OF MATERIALS | at the end of the event, we donated all the cups to the Food Bank.
+ €100,000 INVESTED | directly and indirectly in the community
– Donation of tickets to give people in need access to culture
– Pre-event meetings with the community to understand their needs and expectations of the festival
– Donation of surplus materials to community projects
– Residents employed at the festival
– Local artists perform on stage
– Inclusion of young people with mental disabilities in staff catering
96% of the audience considers MEO KALORAMA an inclusive and diverse festival
40% of the lineup consists of women
– Training for the MEO KALORAMA team and security staff on how to address diversity
– Public awareness campaign on equality, diversity, and inclusion: signage in restrooms and on stage screens
– Campaign against domestic violence, with a phone number to call to report incidents
96% of the audience considers MEO KALORAMA an inclusive and diverse festival
100 people trained in welcoming people who are different
– Restrooms: Non-binary
– LGBTQIA+ campaign in the restrooms
– Training for law enforcement on welcoming people of all genders
– Survey of the audience to assess its diversity and determine whether MEO KALORAMA is a safe event
– The PANORAMA Stage, entirely dedicated to dance music, which featured several LGBTQIA+ artists
90% positive rating regarding the event’s accessibility
Recognized with the “MOST ACCESSIBLE FESTIVAL” seal in 2015 by Turismo de Portugal
Winner of the Iberian Festival Award in the “CONTRIBUTION TO EQUALITY” category
– Free ticket for a personal assistant
– Dedicated parking near the venue’s main entrance and
– Spaces in front of the stage next to speakers so that people who are deaf can feel the vibrations of the music
– A team to provide support and information to people with limited mobility
– Wheelchair repair shop, motorized wheelchair rentals, and an accessible shuttle
– Audio description and Portuguese Sign Language on the MEO stages
– Sensory Space
In this edition, MEO KALORAMA reinforces its commitment to the “NO MEANS NO” message with a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment and violence, reaffirming the festival’s commitment to providing a safe space. To this end, it will:
• Visibly and continuously display the “NO MEANS NO” message on screens, in restrooms, in common areas, and at high-traffic locations.
• Provide QR codes on-site offering quick access to the protocol, useful contacts, and reporting channels.
• Train 100% of staff, security personnel, and bar/booth operators in active listening, empathetic reception, and appropriate responses to harassment situations.
• Activate multiple reporting channels, both in person and anonymous (staff, security, app/WhatsApp, or physical locations).
•Ensure that situations are immediately referred to the quiet room, guaranteeing the victim’s privacy, safety, and consent.
•Information Service for Victims of Domestic Violence (SIIVD) – Tel. 800 202 148 SMS 3060 email violencia@cig.gov.pt
For more information, see the Resource Guide for Victims of Domestic Violence https://www.cig.gov.pt/2015/02/guia-de-recursos-na-area-da-violencia-domestica-ja-disponivel/
We will implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) at MEO Kalorama to ensure communicative accessibility and independent participation for people with complex communication needs.
• Distribute inclusive giveaways featuring pictograms and awareness messages, promoting inclusion and raising public awareness.
•Ensure communication accessibility throughout the venue, with screens, communication charts at booths and first-aid stations, and inclusive signage in restrooms.
•Equip the Sensory Regulation Room with comfort materials, regulation kits, and support from a healthcare professional.
•Position the festival as a leader in inclusion and international best practices for accessibility, reinforcing its social, cultural, and reputational impact.
MEO KALORAMA 2024 had an area dedicated to sustainability actions, where you could learn about the festival’s commitment to environmental and social causes.
Dedicated to prevention, information and attention to situations of harassment and sexist violence.
Do you feel threatened or need help? Contact our security team, any staff with credentials or ask for support in the Balore space.
Focused on MEO KALORAMA’s commitment to the LGBT+ community. Information, awareness and visibility of the LGBT+ people.
To inform about the festival’s environmental measures.
Dedicated to the Festival’s work to improve universal accessibility for all to the event and enhance the experience.
Focused on promoting an event committed to the development of the city and the territory. With special attention to the groups with the greatest needs and helping to make the work of third sector organizations more visible.
The place where multi-stakeholder projects are promoted to truly advance social transformation through culture.
Management and recycling of waste generated during the festival.
Management and recycling of waste generated during the festival.
Donation of food to local families in need.
Assistance to the offer of drinkable water to the public.
Support for the provision of drinking water in the festival’s technical areas
Environmental awareness for festival-goers.
Carbon footprint tracking throughout the festival.
Campaign on responsible alcohol consumption.
Inclusion of young people with disabilities in MEO KALORAMA’s catering.
Training in welcoming difference, questionnaire on public satisfaction
Curating a space dedicated to local associations at MEO KALORAMA.
Receiving donations from the public when buying tickets, as well as from the auction of the artists’ items to be used in the bicycle project for young people in the neighbourhood.
Receiving donations from guests to buy a van to transport the young people who attend extracurricular activities.
Curating a space dedicated to local organizations at MEO KALORAMA.
To collect donations from the public through ticket sales, as well as from the auction of items donated by the artists, to fund the bicycle project for young people in the neighborhood.
Collect donations from guests to purchase a van to transport the young people who participate in extracurricular activities.
