Tremor sees itself as an inclusive space that encourages artists from different hemispheres, identities, and artistic areas, taking an active role in promoting gender equality in its work practices, with artists and staff.

Therefore, the festival has the following objectives:

To be implemented from this edition onwards.

. The promotion of the diversity of artists and the commitment to equitable representation among all identities, both in the artistic line-up of the event and in its team;

. Training your team so that they receive and communicate in a more inclusive way;

. The creation of safe spaces for all people who are part of the festival’s ecosystem, regardless of their gender, origin or sexual orientation;

. Provide a support and reporting mechanism for all people who attend and work at the festival.

In this edition, Tremor will implement, in the different spaces of the festival, a support and reporting code system, which allows the detection and rapid resolution of any situation of harassment and/or discomfort. In addition, and in collaboration with APF-Açores — a feminist association specialised in sexual health — Tremor will have a dedicated team on site that will provide assistance in the event of any case of gender-based violence.

TREMOR SAFETY PLAN

To be implemented from this edition onwards.

Specialised Security Team:

Designate a security team trained to deal with cases of sexual violence and harassment. This team will include people trained in crisis intervention and emotional support.

Assistance and Reporting Points:

Establish assistance mechanisms at the festival, which allow people to have immediate help in the event of sexual harassment or violence.

Create a safe and anonymous reporting system to encourage victims to report incidents throughout the week of the event.

Monitoring and Support for Victims:

Ensure that victims of sexual violence receive immediate and adequate support, including medical assistance, monitoring, emotional support, and activation of legal support, if necessary.

Ensure adequate lighting in all areas of the festival, especially in more isolated and incident-prone areas.

Safe Zones and Monitoring:

Designate specific areas as “safe zones” where people can take refuge in case of emergency, with the presence of security and association personnel trained in these areas.

Offer escort services so that people who want to leave the festival can do so safely, especially at night.

Staff Team Training:

Train all festival staff, including security guards, bartenders, volunteers, and employees, on how to recognize and deal with situations of sexual violence and harassment.

Safe Transport Assistance:

Provide safe transportation options for people who wish to leave the festival, especially at night.

Collaboration with Local Authorities and Support Organisations:

Establish partnerships with local authorities, NGOs and organisations supporting victims of sexual violence to ensure an effective and coordinated response in emergencies.

Continuous Assessment and Improvement:

Conduct post-event assessments to identify areas for improvement in the safety plan and implement corrective measures as needed over the next year.