(to) trust = to have confidence in
TRUST is a collective of artists and art lovers in the broad sense, united towards a common goal : to promote electronic music (specializedin techno and house music) through events organized in Belgium (and beyond). They also aim to eradicate all acts of discrimination, harassment, sexist and sexual violence by making their events a safe space for everyone. No matter the skin color, the age, the gender, the sexual preferences or orientation, everyone is welcome !
The Story
Trust is born from the will of Clément & Antoine to promote safe spaces in the “electronic music industry” events and to bring new artists to light in Wallonia and Brussels. They started to organize events in 2020 and created the official structure in 2022 with the TRUST EVENTS nonprofit organization.
During that year, they gained regional recognition and opened the collective to new members, enriching the project with each person’s specificity and passion.
In 2023, the residents team grew as they were joined by 4 new artists coming from every corner of Belgium.
Their upcoming year holds several events in Wallonia and Brussels.
The Purpose
Artistic multidisciplinarity can help to enhance cognitive abilities, awaken imagination, and elicit deeper emotional responses.
Trust wants to create immersive experiences for the attendants at their shows. Create links between music and different forms of art such as photography, video, graphism, lights structures…
They asked uns:igned at one of their shows in 2022 which consists in a led circle that is controlled by Greg, the artist behind the project.
He syncs his Brigitte to the music and takes the show to another level. More collaborations are expected with other artists from different backgrounds.
House Rules
Trust
We create a trusting environment where people can have fun safely.
Come as you are. You’re free to be yourself. We encourage people to be themselves and not feel pressured to conform to social norms or expectations.
Respect for others / Tolerance
Participants are invited to treat everyone with respect and consider ation. No matter the skin color, the genre, the sexual preferences or orientation, the origin, the age, the religion… We encourage a culture of tolerance towards differences and celebrate diversity.
NO = NO
Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Consent is not just a word, it’s a concept to fully respect :
• Clear and Enthusiastic Consent: It’s important to obtain clear and enthusiastic consent before engaging in any sexual act or other physical interaction.
• Continuous Consent: Consent must be continually re-affirmed over time and as the interaction progresses.
• Sober Consent: It’s important to obtain sober consent from all parties involved.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Every person has the right to withdraw their consent at any time.
• Awareness of Limits: It’s important to be aware of and respect each person’s boundaries regarding physical contact and sexual relationships.
• Respect for Doubts: It’s important to respect doubts or inconsistencies in verbal or non-verbal communication and not ignore or minimize them.
Tolerance 0 / Responsible consumption
We are an organization that cares about the well-being and safety of all participants. To ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs. This means that all drugs are strictly prohibited at our events and we reserve the right to expel any participant who does not comply with this policy.
We believe that drug use can not only harm your health but also endanger the safety of all event participants. We hope that you will respect our zero-tolerance policy towards drugs and have an enjoyable and safe time with us. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mutual support
Keep an eye on your friends and be supportive to anyone in need.
Water
Water is FREE at all our events
Safe(r) zone
We establish safe and safer zones for those who need them.
Emergency help
Our staff is trained to provide first aid but we also provide means for participants to get help in case of an emergency.
Reporting
We encourage participants to report any inappropriate behavior.
Collaboration
We work with participants to maintain a secure and inclusive environment for all.