Listening without hearing: What concerts are like for deaf people
One act that was especially memorable was the sign language interpreters. The crowd went wild for them.
Deaf Aotearoa cultural lead and regular concert-goer Erica Dawson, and interpreter Alan Wendt, joined Jesse to discuss what a music festival is like if you're deaf.
Party goers dance in The Salon Carousel venue in the Unfairground area on the fifth day of the Glastonbury.
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OLI SCARFF
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