Well-being
It should feel safe to attend Roskilde Festival. Therefore, transgressive behavior is never accepted, and this procedure outlines how you can get help if you experience transgressive behavior or witness someone else being subjected to it.
Definition of Transgressive Behavior
Transgressive behavior is defined as behavior that is discriminatory, violent, threatening, or creates a sense of insecurity. It may be a one-time incident or occur repeatedly.
Transgressive behavior can include:
- Physical: For example, physical violence or assault, touching without consent, leering, or stalking
- Verbal: For example, derogatory, hateful, or sexist comments
- Non-physical: For example, sharing/displaying offensive images, derogatory or sexist comments online, ignoring discomfort or distress, digital harassment
If you have been subjected to transgressive behavior at the festival, you can get help by approaching the towers marked with an info ‘I’ on the map in each camping area. They can contact the festival's emergency unit and our Social Workers if you need psychological crisis support.
You can also seek guidance at our Soft Spots, marked with a speech bubble with a heart on the map. Here, you can meet trained volunteers and talk about experiences you’ve had or more general concerns.
If you're unsure what to do or what kind of help you need, you can call our helpline anytime at +45 78 74 40 07, and they will guide you.
As a festival-goer, you have several opportunities to take a break from the music and the large crowds.
In the Camping Area, for example, you can relax by the swimming lake or the fishing lake. In addition, there are staffed quiet areas opposite the hot showers in West and in Area M in East. Here, you can borrow a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, sink into a beanbag chair, or enjoy a friendly chat over a game of Ludo.
In The Inner Festival Area, you can spend some peaceful time near the stables between Orange Stage and Arena, where you'll find a Recharge Lounge. In The Garden, located in the Fauna area, you'll discover comfortable relaxation spaces beneath the trees.
Look for the pause button symbol on the map, and it will guide you to the nearest quiet area.
At our Soft Spots, you have the opportunity to take part in conversations and activities focused on sensitive topics such as flirting, consent, sex, love, and boundary-crossing behaviour.
Soft Spots are staffed by volunteers from the organizations DareGender, Everyday Sexism Project Denmark, Sex & Samfund, Uturn’s think tank, and the Danish Mental Health Foundation. They also offer support, guidance, and conversations for anyone dealing with difficult experiences.
If you would like to join the activities or take part in a conversation, you can visit one of our three Soft Spots.
You can find two Soft Spots in The Camping Area: one in Area L (East) and one in Area C (West). Both are open daily from 10:00 to 16:00.
The third Soft Spot is located on the Inner Festival Site, where Social Workers and the Danish Mental Health Foundation are available. It is open from 14:00 to 02:00, from Sunday, 28 June, to Saturday, 4 July.
Look for the Soft Spot symbol on the map.
Contact
If you have experienced something that crossed your boundaries or if you need someone to talk to, please call +45 78 74 40 07, and you will be guided to the appropriate support.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the best possible experience at Roskilde Festival. That’s why we have a Code of Conduct consisting of five ground rules that set the framework for how we can create a safe and respectful festival together.
Roskilde Festival’s Code of Conduct:
1. Be part of the Community
Enjoy the freedom and meet others with respect and curiosity. Everyone has their own way of being – you too! When you make others feel welcome, you create the best festival experience.
2. Look After Each Other
Keep your eyes and heart open, as we look after each other. Step in when others need a helping hand or contact the festival hosts wearing vests.
3. Make space
The festival can be intense and euphoric, so be mindful of others in large crowds. Be considerate of those standing next to you. Find a calmer spot if you need more space.
4. Keep it green
Drop single-use. Reuse your stuff, bring all your gear home and sort your camp’s thrash. That way, we keep the grass green and take care for our surroundings.
5. Take a Break
Remember to take a break from partying and explore all the unexpected experiences, games and new friends in the utopian festival city. It’s in both intense and chill moments that great memories are made.