“We couldn't be more grateful to Performance Interpreting for their incredible work. Their amazing team of BSL interpreters brought energy, passion, and accessibility to every performance.”
Adam
Event Organiser, Croydon PrideFest
For Event Organisers
Deaf access consultancy and sign language interpreting that fits your event - not the other way around.
What we offer
Deaf access consultancy and full-service interpreting
We don’t just supply interpreters - we consult, plan and deliver. From advising on your legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, through to designing your access plan and managing the interpreter team on the day. Running a festival? Our dedicated festival sign language access page covers the multi-stage playbook in detail.
BSL & ISL Interpreting
British and Irish Sign Language for concerts, festivals, sport, theatre, comedy and more.
Full access packages
BSL, ISL, live captions, induction loops - tailored to your venue and audience.
On-site coordination
A PI coordinator manages the interpreter team, liaises with production and adapts in real time.
How it works
From enquiry to curtain up
We’ve refined the process over hundreds of events. We remove the barriers for your team, nothing missed on the day.
1
Tell us about your event
Share the basics - event type, venue, date, expected audience size. We'll come back with questions and a plan.
2
We build your access plan
Interpreter numbers, team composition, rotation schedules and venue logistics - all confirmed.
3
Pre-event briefing
Interpreters are briefed on your programme - setlist, speakers, running order, specialist vocabulary.
4
On-the-day delivery
Our team arrives early, coordinates with your crew and manages everything throughout.
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Your Message to the Venue
Only with PI
Your BSL & ISL audiences now have their own dedicated app
Your Deaf audiences want to attend. This app helps them discover what’s on and accessible, demonstrates how to ask for access, and gives them confidence and know-how. The PI Events App removes the barriers for the customers. Free to download, no sign-up required, nothing for your team to manage.
For organisers, it means better engagement, measurable access impact and evidence you can use in your reporting. Your event appears in the app automatically when you book with PI.
Your event listed with interpreting status and interpreter names
On-site tools your Deaf audience can use on the day
Post-event feedback direct from attendees
Why PI
The difference between a supplier and a consultancy
Most agencies provide a name and a DBS check. They let you figure out positioning, lighting, rotation schedules and legal compliance on your own. We’ve seen the results - interpreters placed where nobody can see them, no rotation plan for a twelve-hour festival and organisers exposed to legal risk they didn’t know existed.
Performance Interpreting operates as a consultancy. That’s why Wembley, The O2, Live Nation and the Premier League choose PI — a service that integrates seamlessly with theirs.
Event-specialist interpreters - not generalists
NRCPD-registered, every time - no exceptions
600+ events including six Premier League clubs and national arenas
Legal compliance confidence - our testimony set the precedent
What people say
Trusted by organisers and audiences alike
Organisers FAQs
Common questions from event organisers, festivals, venues and broadcasters.
Do we legally need BSL access at our event?
In most cases, yes. Under the Equality Act 2010 (England, Scotland and Wales), service providers must make reasonable adjustments for Deaf customers — and BSL interpreting at live events is now an established reasonable adjustment, in part because of the landmark Little Mix case PI testified in. In Northern Ireland the equivalent is the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; in Ireland, the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 applies. We can advise on your specific obligations.
How far in advance should we book?
As soon as you know your event dates. For major festivals and tours, four to eight weeks ahead is typical; for one-off shows, two to four weeks is workable. We'll always tell you honestly if a request is too tight, and we'll often find a way to make it work.
How many interpreters does our event need?
It depends on event duration, content complexity, audience size and the kind of access experience you want to deliver. A single show might need two interpreters rotating; a multi-day festival needs a designed team. As part of our consultancy we'll spec the right team for your event — not the other way around.
What's the difference between BSL and ISL?
British Sign Language (BSL) is the language of the UK Deaf community. Irish Sign Language (ISL) is a distinct language used by the Deaf community in Ireland. They are not mutually intelligible. For events in Ireland or Northern Ireland we can advise on the appropriate language provision.
What's included in a Full Access Package?
Beyond BSL or ISL interpreting, a Full Access Package can include live captions, induction loop systems, sight-line and lighting design for interpreter placement, on-site coordination on the day, and post-event reporting. Everything is tailored to your venue, audience and event type.
Do you handle events outside the UK and Ireland?
Our core coverage is the UK and Ireland. We will consider international events on a case-by-case basis where it makes sense — get in touch with your specific requirements.
How much does interpreter access cost?
Pricing depends on event scale, duration, the number of interpreters needed, and whether you need a full access package or just interpreting. We'll provide a tailored quote — contact us with your event details and we'll come back with specifics.
Ready to make your event accessible?
Tell us about your event and we'll put together a plan.