Festival-Awareness: the basis
Awareness is a joint endeavour – it needs you, it needs me, it needs everyone!

The Schwing & Stampf Festival creates a space for encounters and movement – musical subculture and respectful cooperation take center stage. We want to meet with openness, respect boundaries and interact on the basis of consensus. Solidarity in the niche that allows us to unfold. Awareness means attention, mindfulness. It is also important:

• Consensus-based interaction – only yes means yes. Everything else means: No! Actively ask for consensus

• Respecting boundaries: know your own boundaries, respect others' boundaries

• Acting responsibly and being mindful of your surroundings

• If you notice a situation and have a bad feeling: contact us, take a look.

• There is no place for violence, crossing boundaries and any form of discrimination such as sexism, racism, queerphobia, ableism, ageism, classism, etc.

• Power of definition: In the event of an assault, we show solidarity with the person affected

Collective assumption of responsibility

Everyone present is an active part of the festival and shares responsibility for the shared experience. Your own actions influence the space, be aware of how much space you take up and be mindful of the people around you. Everyone is responsible for awareness: organisers, team, guests, artists, suppliers.

Exchange

We are there for you and actively listen to you. Talk to us if you have any questions, uncertainties, ambiguities or curiosity. If you feel unwell, have consumed too much or need someone to talk to. We are happy to support you and look forward to talking to you. We treat all your concerns confidentially.

Our principles

Respect is our foundation
Consensus is essential: only YES means YES.
The question of consent comes first.

No form of discrimination or violence tolerated
We do not tolerate any form of violence and border-crossing or discrimination such as sexism, racism, queerphobia, ableism, ageism, classism, etc.

Consensus & power of definition
Boundaries are individual, always legitimate and must neither be questioned nor relativised.
In the event of an assault or conflict, we take the side of the person concerned. We listen actively, do not question and treat concerns confidentially and always in consultation with the person concerned. Communication is key! Wherever possible: talk. Wherever necessary: consistent action. The awareness team can expel people from the festival site in the event of assaults.

Moderation & discussion room
We offer meditation and dialogue support.

Privilege awareness & reflection
Check your privileges: What you may take for granted can be a major hurdle or insecurity for other people. Be aware of your privileges and use them for others. Mistakes are allowed to happen – an open error culture is important – continuous and constructive reflection on your mistakes and behaviour is crucial.

Further / training and prevention

Raising awareness and continuing education is key. Inform yourself about substance use, educate yourself on social issues such as racism, sexism, intersectionality, queerness/gender issues, white supremacy, colonisation, etc. Further. We have an info corner with books & information brochures for your own further education and sensitisation, which you can look at during a dance break at our stand.

Get in touch!
If you feel uncomfortable, need support or see an incident:
Contact us directly or speak to the festival team, ask for support at the bar or at the entrance.
The awareness team consists of experts and trained helpers. We will listen to you and support you according to your needs. You decide how to proceed- we will support you in the process.

Be an ally! Stand up for those affected and don't look away. See something? Say something! Together we are strong – it takes everyone.

Awareness E-Mail: awareness@schwingundstampf.ch
Awareness Phone: ‎+41 76 699 82 34

Contact information for further help

• Domestic violence (Frauen*haus Luzern): https://www.frauenhaus-luzern.ch/bildungsstelle-haeusliche-gewalt/

• Checkpoint Luzern / sexual health (for queer people): https://www.sundx.ch/dienstleistungen/unser-testangebot/checkpoint-luzern/

• S&X (Sexuelle Gesundheit Zentralschweiz): https://www.zisg.ch/de/unterstuetzte-organisationen/Sexuelle-Gesundheit-Zentralschweiz#:~:text=S%26X%20Sexuelle%20Gesundheit%20Zentralschweiz%20ist,deren%20Angeh%C3%B6rige%20in%20allen%20Lebenslagen.

• Victim Counselling Centre Kanton Luzern: https://disg.lu.ch/themen/opferberatung/Opferberatung_inhalt

• Crisis Intervention Centre Luzern: https://www.lups.ch/erwachsene/kiz/

• LANTANA / AppELLE (Foundation against violence against women and children): https://www.stiftung-gegen-gewalt.ch/

• Counselling network for people affected by racism: https://www.network-racism.ch/beratungsstellen

• Legal basis for racial discrimination : https://www.humanrights.ch/de/ipf/menschenrechte/rassismus/dossier/schweizer-rechtsgrundlagen/

• BRAVA – together against gender-based violence: https://www.brava-ngo.ch/de

• GGGFON – together against racism and violence: https://www.gggfon.ch/#:~:text=Das%20gggfon%20ist%20eine%20Informations,anderem%20mit%20Kursen%20und%20Referaten.GGGFON – gemeinsam gegen Rassismus und Gewalt: https://www.gggfon.ch/

• Dargebotene Hand (Mail & Telefon): https://www.143.ch/

Security & Festival site

First aid service
We work together with the professional, voluntary medical service "Demo Sanis" from Bern. For the entire duration of the festival, you will find the paramedics stationed at the Awareness House next to the pool. The paramedics provide first aid and are professionally equipped and trained. For emergencies, there is contract with the KantonsspitalOb/Nidwalden (approx.. 20min by car from the festival site)

The festival site
We are on tour in teams oft wo and can always be found in the Awareness House by the pool and the paramedics. We know the are - danger spots are marked, well-lit or cordoned off. Please adhere to signals and barriers – for your own safety. Swimming in the pool is only permitted at authorised times. Entering the lake is strictly prohibited.

Security & Evac
The safety concept will be implemented by the festival organisation. In the event of an emergency or evacuation, we support the festival management on the basis of their safety concept and the evacuation plan.

Where can you find us?
We are the «SOSAW»-Team (pronounced: soso).

You will find us in the Awareness House: we are stationed directly in front of the pool next to the medical service.
We are on the premises in two teams and wear purple waistcoats.

In an emergency, you will have a quiet place to retreat to.

In addition to sensitisation material, you will also find condoms, sanitary towels/tampons, safer-use utensils, hearing protection, sun cream, tick protection and fidget toys.

Our goal: Safer Togetherness
Together we want to create a space in which music, body and soul can be free – without fear and without violating boundaries. A safe, non-discriminatory place, characterised by respect, where we dance, dream and take responsibility for each other.