
We and Secondskin Collective would like to see you at their third event, a discussion voicing women, queer and trans people of colour regarding their participation within the Auckland/NZ music scene. Please see below for important information about this event, and https://www.facebook.com/secondskincollective/ for further information about SSC.
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 Secondskin if you have concerns.
THIS EVENT IS DOWN A FEW FLIGHTS OF STAIRS
Please message Secondskin for details if you would like us to pre-arrange entrance through the elevator/bottom floor.
Panel for this event:
Jess Fu
Pooja Subramanian
Nikolai
Reem
Elizabeth Stokes
Kiran Gandhi
Beverly Lim
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SECONDSKIN SAFER SPACE POLICY
Secondskin collective is an organisation dedicated to giving a voice to marginalised people within the Auckland alternative music scene. Our events aim to be safe environments where people can enjoy and educate themselves free from discrimination and harassment.
All our events will have safer 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