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Mantra #4 — The Underground Ethics CharterMusic
First
That's why you're here — One of the 10 mantras of the Underground Ethics Charter, an ethical framework for a more conscious nightlife culture.
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Mantra #4 — The Underground Ethics CharterThat's why you're here — One of the 10 mantras of the Underground Ethics Charter, an ethical framework for a more conscious nightlife culture.
Participate ↓"Music is the heart of the collective ritual. It structures energy and connects bodies."
When music is placed at the center, the crowd becomes a coherent organism. Attention gathers, magic happens, and the night takes on its full meaning.
Music first — that's why you're here.
Music is the heart of the collective ritual. It structures time, energy and the connection between bodies. When it fades to the background, the experience fragments.
Music is not decoration or background noise. It's the invisible engine that unites the crowd, guides movements and gives meaning to the night. Respecting the music means respecting the artistic intention and the collective experience.
This agreement is inspired by discussions held during the S.O.U.L. Montréal workshop-conference on October 17, 2024, at the Salon Daomé.
The following capsules nourish this reflection:
The Charter is built through connection — to yourself, to others, to the night. Your voice directly shapes its final form.
