CONSENT & BOUNDARIES
Clear expectations, the right to say no, respect for boundaries and practices that reduce coercion or pressure.
Safer Scene
A BETTER SCENE
DOES NOT HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT.
Frequency Forge works to make consent, boundaries, harassment prevention, inclusion and protection part of electronic music culture by design, not as a late reaction.
Our approach
SAFETY IS CULTURE, NOT DECORATION.
A safer scene is built through clear expectations, training, accountability and understandable response routes. We do not promise zero risk: we work to reduce it, prevent harm and improve how people and organisations respond.
Framework in development
SAFER SCENE MARK.
IN DEVELOPMENTWe are developing a quality framework for clubs, promoters, festivals, studios, schools and electronic music projects. At this stage it is not an awarded certification or accreditation: criteria, evidence, review and renewal are being designed before formal launch.
Proposed standards
WHAT A RESPONSIBLE SCENE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE.
PREVENTION & RESPONSE
Measures addressing harassment, intimidation and inappropriate conduct, with clear routes to seek help and respond.
SAFEGUARDING & ESCALATION
Defined responsibilities, proportionate incident records and referral to qualified professionals where appropriate.
INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
Dignified participation, non-discrimination and review of physical, social and cultural barriers.
TRAINING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Trained teams, periodic review and learning from incidents and feedback.
How we want to build the mark
CRITERIA. PRACTICE. EVIDENCE. REVIEW.
COMMIT
The organisation accepts public criteria and clear responsibilities.
TRAIN
Teams and responsible people receive context-appropriate training.
IMPLEMENT
Measures are built into events, spaces, programs and communications.
EVIDENCE
Practices and improvements are documented without unnecessary exposure of sensitive data.
REVIEW
Participation is reviewed and, where appropriate, renewed.
For people
KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT IS ALSO PROTECTION.
We want spaces where people know the rules, can express boundaries, are not forced to disclose personal experiences and understand how to raise a concern. Privacy, consent and dignity belong in the experience, not in the small print.
For the industry
CLUBS. FESTIVALS. PROMOTERS. STUDIOS. SCHOOLS.
We work with organisations that want to review their practices and contribute to a more responsible electronic music culture. The aim is not to sell a logo: it is to create a useful, verifiable standard capable of improving people’s real experience.
COLLABORATE AS AN ORGANISATION ↗Responsible boundaries
WE ARE NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE AND DO NOT REPLACE SPECIALIST SUPPORT.
Frequency Forge does not replace clinical care, legal representation, emergency services or specialist safeguarding resources. Where a situation requires those capabilities, the appropriate response is referral to or work with qualified professionals and organisations.
Build better practice