The Big Sound Presents: Youth Open Mic Sign Up for Thursday November 10.
The purpose of this form is to make sure we have enough food for folks, have participants read, understand, and sign our safer spaces guidelines and to be able to have a record of sign ups for grant reporting purposes. 

We will not share your information with anyone. 

Thanks for taking the time to support our project. We are so glad you are here!

Reminder, dinner is open at 5:30pm and the music will begin at 6:00pm. We will wrap up by 7:45pm, with doors closing at 8pm.

Please reach out to hello@thebigsound.org if you have any questions. 
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PLEASE READ AND INITIAL BELOW IN AGREEMENT WITH OUR SAFER SPACE POLICY.

Participation in this project is voluntary and open to all youth 13-17 years old living in Grey Bruce counties. 

This is a place to try new things and be creative in your thinking. Be kind to all of the other folks showing up to share their music, we are all doing our best and want this to be a space where everyone feels welcome. 

There will be adults on site to support the open mic nights, and hosts who are there to facilitate and support this safer space we are creating. 


What is a safer space?

A safer space is a supportive, non-threatening environment where all participants can feel comfortable to express themselves and share experiences without fear of discrimination or reprisal. We use the word safer to acknowledge that safety is relative: not everyone feels safe under the same conditions. By acknowledging the experiences of each person in the room, we hope to create as safe an environment as possible.

Why do we need guidelines?

In an ideal world all spaces would be safer spaces, and all people would consider others and protect each other’s sense of safety. But, despite our best intentions, sometimes we are either unaware of certain issues or have inconsiderate moments. Having clear guidelines encourages mindfulness about these possibilities. While slip-ups may occur, they keep us on the same page.

The guidelines

Respect others’ physical and emotional boundaries.

Respect others’ identities and backgrounds, including pronouns and names.

Do not assume or make judgments on anyone’s gender identity, sexual preference, survivor status, health status,  body size, economic status, religion, background, beliefs, opinions, etc.

Respect that this is a place to take some risk and try something new. Everyone deserves to be listened to regardless of their musical/performance abilities, work to create a supportive and kind space for other folks to share and create.

Be aware that your actions and words may have unintended effects on other people and that their feelings are valid, regardless of your intentions.

Avoid raising your voice, interrupting or talking over anyone else. 

Assume positive intent. If someone does or says something that crosses a boundary, gently let them know, but do not assume they intended harm.

Don't yuck someone else's yum, you don't have like a type of music or performance but you do need to respect that someone else does. We can have different ideas about what is and is not good without shame.

Remember, we are all learning.

Take care of your own safety. If you need to step out, feel free to do so. If you feel unsafe, let the host know.

If you witness any abusive or inappropriate behaviour, let the host know.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE STATEMENTS AND AGREE TO THE GUIDELINES (please type your first and last name below).

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