CODE OF CONDUCT

Since its inception, we at Revel have worked hard to create a safe and caring space where everyone can feel free to celebrate and express themselves without fear. Please read the guidelines below to better understand our approach.

CONSENT:

Festivals are dynamic environments where it’s easy for signals to get scrambled.  We want to stress that consent is mandatory.  Only “yes” means “yes,” and enthusiastic consent must be obtained for any type of physical encounter.

Here are some points to consider:

  • Get permission before touching anyone who you have not already established an understanding with. This includes hugs or seemingly innocent gestures. Not everyone has the same social cues, and some people have a history of trauma which can be triggered when someone touches them without their permission.
  • Observe body language as well as words when seeking permission. If there are any questions at all, please ask verbally. 
  • For more intimate forms of touching, consent needs to be made VERY clear through energy, body language AND verbally. This is especially true if substances are involved and lines can become more easily blurred.
  • Even if someone has given their consent, they have the right to change their mind and take it away. Respect this!
  • Consent means that it needs to be freely given, enthusiastic and without coercion. Respect people’s boundaries.

*Discrimination and sexual harassment are unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated.  We encourage anyone who feels they have been subjected to discrimination or sexual harassment to bring the complaint to the attention of a Revel team member.  

SAFE SPACES:

We have a mix of people – some prefer to party and explore altered states of consciousness sober, while others prefer to do these things with substances. If you choose to use substances, please be as responsible as possible. Please note that we turn our amplified music off at 3AM to encourage people to get some sleep and to help people take better care of themselves. 

Here are some points to consider:

  • If you choose to do substances, please do not do any of them out in the open – even at night.  We have teens who are part of Revel who may stay awake later after the younger kids go to bed. We have also gotten feedback from parents who are concerned about exposing their children to drug culture at too young an age. So please keep your use to the privacy of your camp.
  • We will have a zone called the Care Shack where we will have first aid and harm reduction supplies
  • If you choose to partake in party favours and you don’t have your own test strips, there will be some available in the Care Shack
  • Stay hydrated, take breaks and find a chill zone if you need it
  • Keep a buddy or find someone to assist you if you need help

RESPECT:

Please respect yourself and be respectful to others. Remember that we are guests on land that is well loved by its keepers, and who, in turn, love Revel so they’ve invited us back for another year. We want to keep this good relationship with them. The land keepers also have relationships with some of the Smelqmix [Similkameen] people; some of whom have come to previous Revels and enjoyed its good energy and music. We are so grateful to have our event here in the Snaza’ist area and we want to bring our best energy and respect to these people and lands.

LIABILITY AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

By attending and participating at Revel, you (the ticket “bearer”) expressly assume all risks and dangers arising from or incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether such risks occur prior to, during, or subsequent to the actual event. The bearer expressly releases Revel Events and the event’s facility, venue, premise, management, promoters, participants, performers, artists, and the ticketing services provider (collectively “management”) and all of their respective owners, officers, directors, employees, contractors, representatives, and agents (collectively, the “released parties”) from any and all claims that the bearer has or may have that arise from or are incidental to the event, including any claims arising out of the negligence of any released party. The bearer knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks of property loss, personal injury, serious injury, or death, which may occur by attending the event, and hereby forever releases, discharges, and holds Revel Events harmless from any claim arising from such risk, even if arising from the negligence of Revel Events or from third parties, and the bearer assumes full responsibility and liability for their participation.