Royal Bowie invites you to the listening party of the new EP "Over The Influence" ( https://royalbowie.bandcamp.com/releases ) in the dark! The Ep will play start to finish (around 25 minutes) in a comfortable but pitch-black room as part of an "active listening" session.

Any music student will know of the term Active Listening which simply refers to the act of listening to music as the prime activity. In today's world using music as a soundtrack to your life, motivation in the gym, something to keep you busy on a long walk or simply to fill empty space at a get together is amazing but this was not always the case. For centuries active listening to music was the activity itself. Just like reading a book and being present in that activity, one can listen to music to learn about the piece or music itself whether it be focusing on timbre, instrumentation, movements, crescendos, dynamic range, tempo or simply emotion.

For this event, there will be two Active listening Sessions of the new EP in complete darkness at 19:00 and 19:30. Doors open at 18:00. Then hang out and enjoy 2 EURO pints courtesy of Basalt, just ask for a "ROYAL beer" to get the deal made just for us. If cheap beers aren't your thing, enjoy the wide selection of intricate and inspiring cocktails on offer.

If you haven't yet, consider pre-ordering the album now here: https://royalbowie.bandcamp.com/releases

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Safe Space Policy

Event organizers want you to feel safe and to be safe at our event and operate the following Safe Spaces Policy. The most important thing we want you to know is that if something or someone makes you feel uncomfortable at our event, no matter how minor it seems, you can report it to us.

Harassment of event participants, staff or volunteers at the event will not be tolerated and anyone violating this policy at our event may be expelled.

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or attitudes related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion; deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of the event, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.

Please know that the team view neither ignorance or intoxication as an excuse for unacceptable behaviour.

If anyone engages in harassing behaviour towards you, the team will take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event (with no refund). If you feel you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the security at the event immediately.

The team will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event.

Organizers also accept that we are not above our own policies so please know all of the above applies to all members of Sydenham Club and Royal Bowie team, event staff and security staff in equal measure.

You can reach us at info@sydenham.club. All communication related to this policy will be dealt with in confidence.



