After the resounding success of SSC 001, we are very excited to share the following information regarding the second Secondskin Collective event – Intro to secondskin collective: A Panel Discussion. Please see below for important information about this event, and https://www.facebook.com/secondskincollective/ for further information about SSC.

SSC 002 take the form of a discussion lead by women, queer and trans people, and people of colour regarding their participation within the Auckland/NZ music scene. We will be addressing the ways in which we can encourage more equal participation and advocate for safer and more comfortable spaces for these marginalised groups.

Each person will give a short talk on their personal experiences, and what changes they have seen or would like to see within our community. We would then like to open the discussion for audience participation – attendees of the event are invited and encouraged to ask questions, raise concerns, or offer suggestions for future secondskin events.
Please be sensitive to the vulnerability and personal investments of everyone involved (audience members included) and to listen to people’s personal experiences with empathy and respect.
This event will start with a harirū, a Māori greeting through which everyone can acknowledge everyone else who is present. Participation is optional, but if you do engage please don’t be afraid to ask what form of greeting each person is comfortable with/be open about what you are ok with, be it a hug, kiss on the cheek, handshake, nod etc.

THIS EVENT WILL BE AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDED
Please message us if you have concerns.
THIS EVENT IS DOWN A FEW FLIGHTS OF STAIRS
Please message us for details if you would like us to pre-arrange entrance through the elevator/bottom floor.

Our panel for this event:

AALIYAH ZIONOV
Auckland musician and DJ, trans activist. Core member of secondskin collective.
ALESSANDRA BANAL
Auckland musician/drummer. (Civil Union/Grass Cannons/moron says what) Core member of secondskin collective.
BETH /DUCKLINGMONSTER
Multi-media artist, Uniform core member (The Futurians)
EMILY EDROSA (introduction)
Auckland musician – Guitar and front woman. (Emily Edrosa/Street Chant/Guardian Singles/Wilberforces)
NICOLE GAFFNEY
Auckland Musician – Guitar and front woman. (Carb on carb/sayonce/mammal airlines/lol fi/ moron says what) Core member of secondskin collective.
REBECCA DJENTUH – DAVIS (pre-recorded)
ALTERITY COLLECTIVE co-founder, BOX oceania co-founder, LISTEN label director

SECONDSKIN SAFE SPACE POLICY

Secondskin collective is an organisation dedicated to giving a voice to marginalised people within the Auckland alternative music scene. Our events are safe environments where people can enjoy and educate themselves free from discrimination and harassment.
All our events will have safe space representatives who you can approach at any time.
Please be aware at all times of power dynamics, the space you occupy, and how it affects other people.

We have a zero­-tolerance policy for sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, and ableism. Some common ways these can be enacted at events include but are not limited to:

● Assuming people’s gender/pronouns or letting gender affect the way you treat people
● Touching people without their consent, consent is ongoing and can be revoked
● Being under the influence of drugs and alcohol is not an excuse for unacceptable behaviour, similarly be aware of how drugs and alcohol inhibit a person’s ability to consent
● Disrespecting people’s decision to stay sober and pressuring them to drink
● Making generalisations about minority groups which you are not a part of
● Getting in someone else’s personal space when you’ve been asked not to
● Pushing people and other threatening behaviours -­ please be aware of your body language and how it affects others
● Acting like you own the space; be aware that everyone has as much of a right to the space as you
● Making people feel visible, i.e staring at them, pointing, laughing

All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and we also take “just being hurtful to people” seriously too.
We hope that this policy will help people to understand what their role is in creating a safer space.

Any concerns or enquiries can be sent to secondskincollectivenz@gmail.com
An extended policy will be available soon.
Our collective’s organisational guidelines are available upon request.

HAVE FUN, BE SAFE, RESPECT EACH OTHER’S SPACE

Wednesday 15 June @ Audio Foundation, 5pm
Free