Security is the basis of music events, but most often employees of security companies are focused on ensuring order at the entrance to the festival area and around the stage. They are the ones who throw dangerous items out of the participants’ backpacks, and also attract concertgoers sailing on the wave straight into the abyss between the stage and the barriers. They also often share water and support the most persistent fans of artists standing for hours in the front row of the crowd waiting for the concert.
However, among the audience of many thousands, there may be behaviors and incidents that need to be addressed immediately. Violence comes in many forms and does not always mean severe beating or rape. Violence is any behavior directed at us by a person using their advantage, for which we have not given our consent and which will cause us mental, physical or moral damage. Inappropriate behavior may have its source even in the relationship with the closest ones, then it is the most difficult to react appropriately.
Open’er Festival cares about the participants of the event. Introduced additional help points
The organizers of the Open’er Festival decided to ensure the safety of the participants of the event on a larger scale. In addition to the standard security, there will be points called “Shelter” in the event area, where everyone will be able to use the help of specialists.
“If during the festival you feel in any way threatened or threatened by the behavior of strangers, friends or your loved ones; you are witnesses or victims of harassment or other inappropriate behavior – react and inform the security services. And if you need support yourself, in these or other matters that overwhelm you and cause your internal crisis – Shelter is here to help you. On site, each person in need will receive the support of experienced psychologists, doctors and security services.
The Tri-City is known for its approach to safe partying. Another musical event – Mystic Festival – takes place in Gdańsk Shipyard at the beginning of June. In its area, there is a password known to the residents, which can even save lives. It’s about the Angel drink, which should be ordered at the bar in case of emergency. This is a signal to the staff that the ordering person is in danger.
Angel drink – what is a drink that can save your life?
Information about a mysterious drink that could save lives has been placed in women’s restrooms. There are several types of “drinks” that can be ordered, but we will not give details, because the power of this method against violent people lies in the discretion and ignorance of the attacker. As we read on the trimiasto.pl website, the idea comes from Florida, but it is worth a bit of refinement. After all, men and non-binary people can also be victims of violence.
A similar safety drink is also in force in England and in Wrocław.” Any method of notifying the premises staff about a threat to the life or health of a person who could find themselves in such a dangerous situation is desirable. a possible attacker or other bystanders did not realize what was going on. I think that every recognizable gesture or agreed slogan about a potential threat is worth disseminating “- he commented on how to deal with threats podkom. Wojciech Jabłoński from the Municipal Police Headquarters in Wrocław for the wroclaw.pl portal.
Violence and harassment at music festivals have been talked about for years. In 2019, Zofia Fraś, the singer of the band Obscure Sphinx, shared her experiences from going to Brutal Assult. The artist told on social media how the participants of the event took advantage of the opportunity to be in the crowd and “touched her in a way that no girl would want to be touched by a stranger.” The singer emphasized that no amount of drugs justifies such behavior and appealed to respond to such incidents.
Source: Gazeta
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