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Music and nightlife arts initiative helping venues and festivals establish a zero-tolerance policy to abuse and harassment.
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As we get ready to dance again, let’s remind ourselves of some of the guiding principles that steer our wellbeing strategy, keep us all safe(r) and make GALA a festival for everyone.

Creative direction: @maudechurchill
Designed by @koch_a_

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Friday March 6th is set to be another great day of radio. @alyssdiscs has all the info.

11am-1pm: Wake Up Juice w/ Uncle Bill @wake.up.juice @abti.bill

1-3pm: The Groove Merchant w/ Souladybug & guest: Jonny Sender @souladybug

3-4pm: MORE WOMEN w/ Paloma & guest: Maude Churchill @falulu.fm @maudechurchill @dontbeacreep

4-6pm: YEESH & guest: Bella Goth @thereturnofshe @bellaggoth

6-9pm: Balearic Burger & guests: Girls Record Lounge + Scott Cornwell @balearic_burger @girlsrecordlounge @djscottcornwell

9-10pm: Club Hour w/ Dr Michelle @drmichelle_

10-11pm: WEB WILD FRIENDS w/ Ben Jamin @_benjaminmusic

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As we look back at our past LMH Christmases, we are sharing a little carousel of moments that have shaped the season for us over the years. The windows we dressed, the gifts we curated and the gatherings in our café that brought our dog loving community together.

Our boutique is slowly filling with thoughtful Christmas finds for both dogs and humans. In the café, plans for this year’s doggy Christmas parties are already taking shape, with all the familiar warmth and good cheer our guests know so well.

Christmas 2025 is in the making. We hope you will join us as it unfolds.
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#christmas2025
#christmasinlondon
#chelsealondon
#kingsroadchelsea
#lovemyhuman
#lmhtownhouse
#dogfriendlylondon
#christmaswindows
#festivewindows
#christmasgifts
#dogchristmas
#doglovers
#dogsoflondon
#dogboutique
#petboutique
#dogownersoflondon
#christmasdogparty
#dogfriendlycafe
#londonchristmasguide
#londonshopping
#christmasshopping
#luxurypets
#chelselife
#holidayseason
#petgifts
#dogtreats
#dogtoys
#cosychristmas

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How was your time at #RALLY2025? 🍂

Our annual Wellbeing Survey is live now, and we would love to hear from you about your experience at this year’s festival.

Every response is reflected upon and will help us to shape next year’s plans.

Link in bio 📝

📷 @nikolaevalina

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After a recent BBC investigation exposed how bar staff around the UK are failing to implement the Ask For Angela scheme, and research showing how nearly half of women have experienced harassment at festivals - I wanted to see if any festivals were doing things differently this year.

So a month or so ago, I headed to GALA festival as they celebrated their 10 year anniversary, to see how they are prioritising well-being and safety for their guests.

This festival has always impressed me for being a leader in the nightlife sector for their 0 tolerance policy towards harassment, and for how they take on feedback to improve their wellbeing strategy each year.

This year I went along to speak to some of their attendees and ask: What makes you feel safe?

The resounding answer was community, friendship and the security of being in a judgement free zone 🙏

Thank you to everyone who spoke to me for this very special project 📸💘

#whatmakesyoufeelsafe #safespaces #ukfestivals #festivalsafety #welfare #wellbeing #feministphotographer #festivalphotography #filmphotography

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👏what👏every👏festival👏should👏be👏doing👏

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking to Gemma Green, an experienced anti-violence practitioner and community activist with over 20 years experience in crisis and therapeutic support who led the welfare team and mutual future strategy at @thisisgala ‼️✨

This kind of intersectional, community led, survivor focused approach is how EVERY festival should be running the welfare and safety of their events. It should be *bare minimum*, but sadly, more often than not, this kind of attention to detail and care is seen as something extra or even a luxury.

Our safety should always be a priority - thank you @thisisgala for showing em’ how it’s done ✅

#safespace #safety #festivalseason #ukfestival #wellbeing #welfare #prinvite

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How are festivals keeping us safe? 🤔

To celebrate 10 years of @thisisgala , I went to see what’s new & how they are prioritising well-being and safety for their guests! 🎪✨

GALA has always impressed me with being a leader in the festival space for their 0 tolerance policy towards harassment & for how they take on feedback on how to improve their strategy each year.

So, what’s new? GALA has a Mutual Future Wellbeing Strategy with Don’t Be A Creep, who are dedicated to creating a safe, harassment-free space for everyone, regardless of gender, identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, body size, race, ethnicity, belief or religion.

This includes an event wellbeing plan, specialist in-house teams on site, an awareness campaign and a post-event survey which feeds information back into their plan, and campaign for the next year.

This is how they were able to take on advice from previous feedback and to change their whole security team this year 🙏

Also on site is @ttkwelfare , who manage the on-site welfare and have dedicated roaming staff across the festival grounds. And excitingly this year they worked with @safeonlycic , a peer-led welfare, security, and medic support org centred on harm reduction and inclusive, fair practice, grounded in real experience of Queer party culture. Safe Only ran the Pleasure Dome and were at the gate for anyone who preferred to be searched by a LGBTQI+ team🌈

Once again, I was impressed by how GALA creates such a safe, anti-racist and queer friendly space, and how they stand in solidarity with all communities and people who have experienced prejudice. Their objective is to make the environment as safe and inclusive as it can be, and that’s exactly how it felt.

Other festivals take 📝

#prinvite #safespace

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coming in 🔥 from @thisisgala 📸🎤🎪
cute things 🔜

#prinvite

Wearing @damsonmadder

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TEN YEARS OF GALA
FOUR YEARS WITH DON’T BE A CREEP
ALWAYS LOOKING TO A MUTUAL FUTURE

This year’s campaign with @dontbeacreep celebrates a decade of GALA with some of the values we stand for as a reminder of what’s important at our festival, on our dancefloors and beyond.

Please take a moment to read our four-step process ahead of the festival to keep yourself and fellow attendees safe(r).

Creative direction: @maudechurchill
Designed by: @vicboyle

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Help shape next year’s RALLY by completing our annual Mutual Future wellbeing survey.

Our Mutual Future strategy was created in collaboration with @dontbeacreep and is a project that stretches beyond our day together, encouraging awareness around wellbeing and promoting a culture of care.

Every one of your responses is heard and it should only take a few minutes of your time. Thank you.

Link in bio 🔗

#DontBeACreep
#MutualFuture

📷 @nikolaevalina

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MUTUAL FUTURE
WELLBEING STRATEGY
#RALLY2024

We can’t control people’s actions. We can, however, continually change our response to them. @thisisgala and @dontbeacreep launched a wellbeing strategy ‘Mutual Future’ in 2022 with a newly established Welfare Services and Response Team. This strategy is how we substantiate a zero tolerance policy to harassment, assault and abuse of any kind.

RALLY and Don’t Be A Creep are dedicated to creating a safe, harassment-free space for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, spiritual belief or religion (or lack thereof).

Together we choose a festival based on respect, inclusivity and escapism to take the experience to the next level. A space where we show kindness, patience and compassion, and remember that we all share a mutual future.

Please take a moment to read our four-step process ahead of the festival >>>>

#MutualFuture
#DontBeACreep
#JoinTheRALLY

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At We Out Here Festival; We Only Have Now 💗

A festival built on foundations of family which extends to all attendees through our overriding sense of community. During overwhelming times, We Out Here is resistance through a celebration of joy and community.

By attending We Out Here you’re welcomed into our worldwide family. A place to be present and find joy in where you are, what you’re doing and who you’re with. At We Out Here we look out for one another to help make the festival a safe, positive and supporting place for everyone.

In collaboration with @dontbeacreep we present this year’s House Rules:

SUPPORT: If at any point you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, unhappy or stressed in a situation, our team is fully trained to support you. Our Welfare Tent is available for anyone in need of a space to sit, talk or take a time out. It’s signposted and located in the Main Arena next to Medical.

PERSONAL: our approach to any incident will be person-led. Behaviour we deem as disrespectful or disruptive to this community will result in education, eviction or police involvement - but most importantly - based on the wishes and needs of the person that has experienced harm.

COMMUNITY: Look out for one another, don’t be a passive bystander - we all have a role to play in making this space a safe one. If you see anyone in discomfort, please alert a member of staff and we can assist.

You are never alone at We Out Here, our team is here to provide you with the safety and support you need at any point; because We Only Have now.

Look out for the Don’t Be A Creep installation at We Out Here! 🎨

Artwork by @sofialucarelli
Creative Design by @maudechurchill

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