1. Respect… My Body, Your Body, Their Bodies
   1. Our bodies
   2. Your body
   3. Their bodies
2. ‘Brave’ Space Policy
3. Security & Bag Searches
4. Anti-racism code of practise
5. Dancefloor etiquette

Respect… My Body, Your Body, Their Bodies

Our bodies

Here, we celebrate queer bodies in electronic music. Body Movements is a place for queer and trans electronic music to be applauded, queer exploration to be encouraged, and queer expression to flourish.

At Body Movements, we expect guests, artists, venues, and staff to respect our core values including;

• Adhering to our anti-racism code of practice
• Welcoming disabled guests within our community – for access information, please visit https://bodymovements.co.uk/accessibility-policy/
• Not tolerating any harassment of any kind
• Using verbal consent when touching each other and entering each other’s personal space
• Meeting each other with mutual respect
• Being proud and supportive of all Queer, Trans, and Non-binary bodies at the festival
• Actively engaging in dialogue and checking in with your community
• Finally, Body Movements is a music festival that stands for queer and trans solidarity and community, whilst prioritising and showcasing the talents of the queer and trans electronic music community. We’re more than a festival. We’re a movement!

Your body

If anyone makes you feel uncomfortable, please and talk to the festival staff in each venue. They are here for you. Body Movements has welfare staff who operate across the festival, looking out for any abuse of power and those who are intoxicated. All the festival staff, including security, stage staff, and production staff, share the same communication devices and are here to assist queer people.

Remember, you are responsible for yourself and your behaviour. Respect yourself and what you put your body through whilst partying. Keep hydrated, take a break, and please acknowledge that people on drugs take up more space. If you need help, reassurance, or a quiet space, remember to take a moment and speak to welfare.

If your body feels at risk or uncomfortable – recognise this, tell your friends, then please address this and speak to our welfare staff who are here to help.

Their bodies

We encourage you to smile at and greet each new person with respect. Be kind and look after your community. If you see anyone intoxicated or in need of help, please notify our welfare team, who are trained to help.

By entering Body Movements, you agree to treat all people equally and without prejudice or presumption. If you’re not from the LGBTQI+ community, you’re a guest and should show respect. Never touch anyone without consent.

Body Movements is a queer and trans space. Any conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment will not be tolerated, including sexual harassment or abuse of power. Anyone who disrespects someone’s right to express themselves or another’s gender identity will be asked to leave immediately.

‘Brave’ Space Policy

Body Movements aspires to be an “inclusive space” for anyone to participate and enjoy without fear of being marginalised, harassed or made to feel unwelcome. We have a zero-tolerance policy of racism, sexism, homophobia, bi-phobia, transphobia, ableism or prejudice based on age, ethnicity, nationality, class, gender, gender presentation, language ability or religious affiliation.

We use the term “Brave” space, and we ask everyone to be responsible for themselves and their behaviour. Please look after one another, be brave, and report if you see something unsettling. You can report safety issues to the security or welfare. Body Movements has welfare, medics, and security that are working to keep people as safe as possible in this environment.

We welcome all constructive feedback that helps improve the safeguarding of our community, helps enhance the representation within our community, and allows us to become more “inclusive”. If you have any questions or suggestions for improvements after October 2021, please email info@bodymovements.co.uk.

Security & Bag Searches

All guests will be subject to a security search upon entering the festival site. Small bags are allowed, but there is no cloakroom. 

Guests have the agency to request a particular member of the security team to search them before entering. Security personnel are employed to ensure the safety of our community within the festival site. They have the right to work without abuse. Our door staff reserve the right to refuse entry to individuals who refuse to be searched, those without valid identification, and those who are too intoxicated or found to be in possession of illegal substances.

Security and stewards are independently briefed and trained by Body Movements on welfare, respecting pronouns and gender identities. Homophobia, Transphobia, and any misgendering of guests by event staff, security, and stewards will mean that the person is fired and sent home immediately. Any SIA badge holders will be reported to the SIA for any breach of this respect code, which in turn could result in them losing their license. Body Movements is committed to making our guests feel safe, seen, and heard. Any issues can be reported to Body Movements organisers who will deal with this as a matter of urgency

Anti-racism code of practise

Body Movements is dedicated to supporting artistic freedom and providing a supportive space for a wide and diverse range of performances. We recognise that racism is an issue at all levels of society, especially within the LGBTQI+ community. Our commitment to anti-racism is part of our wider commitment to equality and social inclusion.

Body Movements is committed to this code of practice:

• Body Movements has zero tolerance for any harassment, racist behaviour, or racist language. Individuals provoking such actions will be asked to leave our venue or space
• Body Movements takes action to protect those who experience any harassment or discrimination
• Body Movements refuses entry to anyone wearing culturally insensitive or racist attire
• Body Movements intends to set a standard to show others that we are a proud, multicultural, and diverse community, and only love is welcomed in our space and venues

Body Movements commits themselves to making racism a visible issue through:

• Communicating our anti-racist ethos in our Respect Policy, on our website, on social media, to our partners, including venues, crews, DJs, dancers, staff, security, and other organisations that work with us
• Body Movements organisers are available to listen to guests’ experiences and feedback on our policies so we can improve them
• Body Movements refuses to work or promote any brands that are racist, those that fund hate, or perpetuate negative stereotypes of minority ethnic groups.
• Body Movements actively reviews and reminds our partners of our values and asks them to adopt our anti-racist respect policies when working with us

Dancefloor etiquette

This is a space for my body, your body, their body – so make space for your community to dance and enjoy. Remember, the dancefloor is a place of liberation where everyone is welcome. Be mindful of people who have hidden disabilities or are simply smaller than you. Be polite when moving through crowds. Say hello to the people around you when you find your spot.

We love that the people of body movements are so engaged in the music, and we want it to stay that way. We recommend maintaining eye contact, putting your phone away, avoiding large bags on the dancefloor, and always practising consent when engaging with others.

Please remember that intoxicated people take up more space, so check yourself and take a break if you need one. And finally, express yourself. But read the room. We’re all here to have fun.