"Just be nice! This is a safe space. We respect everyone's personal bubble."
This capsule introduces the first three founding values of the S.O.U.L. project: personal safety, community, and goodwill. It invites every participant to embody these principles on the dance floor, by cultivating trust, respect, and mutual support. Through simple gestures and lived examples, it shows how the party can become a space of balance, where collective energy is nourished by awareness and shared humanity.
Memorable quotes
"When I go out, I'm with people who make me a better person."
"Community is the social fabric that makes up everything we identify with."
"Goodwill is an essential and founding element of our entire experience."
Key points
Value 1 — Personal safety
- Every individual has the right to their physical and mental space.
- Recognize and intervene when faced with silent signs of distress.
Value 2 — Community
- Prioritize connection and mutual respect.
- Transform the concept of "tribe" into an inclusive community.
Value 3 — Goodwill
- Act with care and consent, help others without judgment or fear.
- Intervene to prevent uncomfortable situations.
- Passing on these values is transgenerational, ensuring a lasting impact on the underground scene culture.
The Signal for Help
When the music is too loud to speak, when your eyes can't reach anyone, when all you have left is your hand... there exists a universal, silent, and discreet gesture created by the Canadian Women's Foundation to allow anyone in distress to ask for help without a single word.
"In the night, when words fail, when your eyes can't reach anyone, your hand remains. A single gesture can change everything."
This signal was created in April 2020 by the Canadian Women's Foundation and is recognized in over 50 countries. S.O.U.L. Montréal adopts and adapts it to the underground nightlife context.
See the full page: Signal for Help →