Radstorm is a dry venue (but not a “sober” space) that operates with a harm-reduction philosophy. This means if you need to use or drink before coming to the space you will not be turned away for being under the influence but you will still be held accountable for you actions. Please do not drink or do drugs inside Radstorm events or on the sidewalk directly outside.
Radstorm does not tolerate violence, hatred, or oppressive behaviour. This includes but is not limited to sexualized violence or harassment, racism, transphobia, homophobia, sexism, ageism, and ableism. Violation of this code of conduct includes language, behaviour, content created or shared in the space (bandnames, lyrics, zines, etc.). If you witness any actions or communication to this effect, please inform a collective member as soon as you can. You will be taken seriously. Emails can be sent to radstormhalifax[at]gmail.com and a collective member will respond.
✧ To be a space that is inclusive and supportive of people from all ages, backgrounds, races sexualities, genders, and abilities.
✧ To be a space that offers access to resources and equipment for exploring and creating independent and alternative media, art, music & education
✧ To be a space that promotes learning, creativity & skill-sharing through respect, collaboration & mutual support ✧ To be a dry space for public events that operates from a harm-reduction philosophy
✧ To be a space that does not tolerate violence, hatred, or oppressive behaviour.
✧ To be a critical, political, and social justice focused space that provides access and resources to people and groups organizing against oppressions.
✧ To be an anti-racist space that challenges white supremacy.
✧ To be a space that is engaged in Indigenous Solidarity/self-determination.
✧ To be a space that is queer-, trans-, two-spirited-, non-binary- and sex-positive, and challenges homophobia, transphobia, sexism and the patriarchy.
✧ To be a space that is based upon the values of anti-capitalism – to operate not-for-profit and not view people’s labour or art/music as commodities to exploit or profit from.
✧ To be a space that challenges classism, and offers affordable/ pay-what-you-can resources
✧ To be a space that is not-for-profit, volunteer and collectively run in an accountable and transparent way
✧ To be a space that embraces a DIY / Do-It-Together approach and punk ethics
✧ To be a space that is accessible and challenges ableism. We acknowledge that accessibility comes in many forms and Radstorm aims to be accessible by being physically accessible, all-ages, affordable, intergenerational, and welcoming of neuro-diverse people.