Hoi all, It’s me: your friendly awareness soul, roaming around ADE once again. This will be my third year doing awareness work during ADE ; time really does fly. Every year I see similar questions, so here’s a little PSA for all the curious souls joining Amsterdam for this
Protect the vibe. Pocket the phone. No-photo policies are becoming more common in clubs, raves, queer spaces, underground events, and festivals. For some visitors, they make immediate sense. For others, they can feel confusing or unnecessary at first. The basic idea is simple: people should be able to dance,
They may be subtle. But they still hurt. Nightlife is built on freedom: freedom to dance, dress up, flirt, sweat, express yourself, disappear into the music, and feel part of something bigger than your everyday life. But that freedom only works when people feel socially safe. At The SoSaf Club,
We hear the term "Harm Reduction" everywhere lately; from awareness team briefings to festival posters. But at The SoSaf Club, we believe it’s more than just a checkbox for event organizers. It is the literal foundation of our scene. When we say "Where Safety Creates the
Nightlife is, at its core, about freedom. It is the freedom to lose oneself in the music, to express identity without judgment, and to connect with others in the heat of the moment. But as many of us know, that freedom is often fragile. Harassment, exclusion, and unsafe environments shouldn&