With the recent amendment to the Vienna Event Act, the role of Awareness teams in clubs and events is gaining serious political traction. But what does this shift mean for awareness workers across the scene? And is there really a one-size-fits-all approach to awareness?

This panel brings together club managers, event organisers, and awareness representatives from across the spectrum – from classic techno parties to queer-centred festivals and pro-pervert spaces – to explore the challenges and potential of establishing effective, inclusive practices.

co-curated by Janet Bakalarz

English Diversity / Safer Spaces Policy & Politics / Administration

Moderation

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  Micòl Gilkarov-Masliah they/them

  Vienna Club Commission Austria

  Micòl is a Project & Communications Manager for the Vienna Club Commission. Since 2020, they have led and provided awareness and care teams for festivals, events, and parties inside Vienna’s club scene, including Hyperreality …

Speakers

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  Dóra Czővek she/they

  AwA* - Kollektiv für Awareness-Arbeit Austria

  Dóra Czövek (she/none) studied sociology, psychology and psychotherapy and works as one of the AwA* association’s chairpersons, primarily in the areas of education and organisation. Her current focus is on creating minimum standards …

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  Gerald Wenschitz he/him

  MEAT Entertainment GmbH Austria

  Meet the MEAT MARKET founder and mastermind behind the infamous Vienna FISH MARKET and F*CKEN PLUS party series: Gerald VDH. The Austrian techno heavyweight started his musical journey in the worlds of hardcore, punk and metal. His DJ sets …

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  Karl Verboten he/him

  Klub Verboten United Kingdom

  Karl is the founder of Klub Verboten. Launched in 2016, KV is the provider of contemporary pro-pervert spaces. A grassroots movement that has matured into tens of thousands of caring kinksters. Dedicated to the spatial, sonic and visual …

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  Yohanna Abebe she/her

  PRST Yemen

  Yohanna, 35 Jahre Kellnerin Pratersauna Bar Chefin / Assistenz Booker / Kundenmanagment Grelle Forelle stellvertretende Betriebsleitung PRST