How can I join RadStorm as a member?
Are you looking for a place to jam or record at 3 A.M? Like hosting shows? Want to screen print merch for your band? Interested in making pottery? Need a space for fundraising? Or… Are you just interested in chilling like a villain and reading rare ZINES?
RadStorm depends on our community of members and volunteers, so we always look for new members to join! We offer opportunities for cooperative learning and experimentation that we hope advance the local arts and social communities we exist within.
You can become a part of many different collectives! We also have general memberships that do not have to be affiliated with the collectives we house. We would love for you to find space to get involved as you see fit, shaping an experience that is right for you.
Membership Process
- Most of our communication happens on our Discord app server. This is where our volunteers will be able to assist you. Please send us a message briefly introducing yourself and your interests. (link to discord app server coming soon; for now, e-mail us at radstormhalifax[@]gmail.com).
- Attend an orientation to get acquainted with our space and collectives. This involves an older member walking you through the “Do and Don’ts” of our space and workshops to learn new skills to use equipment. You must complete orientations and workshops for different collectives to access different areas and resources within our community. (E.g. completing orientation for jamming is not enough to host shows).
- Use the space 24/7. Pay as you go. Access to equipment depends on which collective you have attended the orientation for, so you may need to attend additional orientations by other collectives of Radstorm to learn how to use equipment or host a live event.
Do I have to pay? Not necessarily. It’s free to join. Radstorm operates with a sliding scale or Pay What You Can policy to ensure anyone can access the resources despite financial barriers. No one turned away for lack of funds.
You only pay for the resources you use or orientations that require skills workshops. Below are only the suggested prices for our current collectives’ use of space and equipment. (If you volunteer, you get discounted prices and free hours to use the space.)
Music rehearsal, recording studio, and hosting events.
- Free to join, pay as you go.
- $10 per hour for music rehearsal slots.
- $20 per hour for recording studio slots. $100 for a full-day recording studio lockout.
- $20 – 25 per hour space for general space rental.
- Ability to host shows at the space for free if volunteered to help before for events hosted by other members.
Inkstorm Screen Printing Society
Equipment and space for screen printing. A mandatory $40 – $60 for a screen printing workshop (including a $20 deposit) or $10 orientation for experienced screen printers.
Non-volunteer membership
- $5 per hour for the use of space, which is capped at $50/per month for regular membership.
- 24/7 access, two screens, and two coats of emulsion.
Volunteer membership
- $5 per hour for the use of space, which is capped at $25/per month for active membership (volunteer a minimum of two hours per month with the collective), 24/7 access, two screens and two coats of emulsion
Additional rentals:
- Screen rent is $5 per week.
- Emulsion is $5 per screen, including the screen strip.
Access to over 5,000 zines, the people’s photocopier, zine-making supplies, typewriter, label maker, button marker, etc.
- Free to join.
- $2-$10 or donation to the zine library to take zines out of the space.
Food Against Fascism/The People’s Fridge
- Weekly cook-outs every Sunday during RadStorm public open hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- A Community-based initiative that promotes inclusivity, diversity, and opposition to fascist or discriminatory ideologies while using food-related events or activities to bring people together and raise awareness about these issues.
Does my membership expire? Yes. Door codes expire. If inactive for six months, you must get a new one again.
PAYMENT
- In-person: Come to RadStorm’s location at 2177 Gottingen St, Halifax NS, during our opening hours (Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) with cash.
- Online: E-transfer to radstormhalifax[@]gmail.com
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RADSTORM SPACE AGREEMENT ︎︎︎
This is a document all members must agree to.
RADSTORM AGREEMENT
- I agree with the radstorm code of conduct which states : “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,..)
- I acknowledge that radstorm is located on unceded unsurrendered Mi’kmaq territory
- I will not drink or do drugs at Radstorm. Radstorm is a dry venue 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.
- I will clean up after myself including removing all personal items from the jamroom, inkstorm and main room. “Everyone wants a revolution, but no one wants to do the dishes”
- I will not store my personal equipment and materials at radstorm without a detailed note with my name and contact information and whether or not other people are able to use it.
- Radstorm is a Pay What You Can organization, I will pay what I can not “what I want”, if I am unable to make payments for my use of the space I will contact a radstorm member and see how I can contribute my time/energy instead. I will e-transfer funds to radstormhalifax@gmail.com or inkstormscreen@gmail.com or contact a collective member to arrange cash payment. I will not leave cash in the space
- Radstorm is not-for-profit and collectively run by a group of volunteers, I will come to meetings and contribute when I can
- I agree to attend at least 1 meeting per year of my relevant collective (Anchor Archive, Sad Rad, Inkstorm, General Meetings, special committee meetings) AND contribute to the space in another way on at least 2 occasions per year
- I will be on the email list of the collective(s) I am active in
- I will not leave the space unlocked unless there is another Radstorm member present. I will verify with the other person that they are an active member of the space and that they have the current code
- I will not share the code with anyone, even bandmates unless they have also signed the agreement
- I will close the windows during jams and music events
- I will not smoke in the space
- Radstorm is an inclusive and supportive space, I will not make assumptions about people’s age, background, race, class, sexuality, gender, pronouns and abilities.
- I will not steal from the space. If I borrow something I will ask for permission beforehand via the collective email lists
- I agree that if I am running a show or public event I will stay until the end, cleanup and lock the door.
- I acknowledge that Radstorm is not responsible for any theft or missing items that I leave in the space