Community
Kompass Music Group is a new artist management company with a vision to re-imagine what it means to provide artist management and participate in the cultivation of a healthier music industry.
Knowing that the music industry is its own ecosystem in need of care and attention, Kompass is partnering with 4 O’clock Consulting to support its commitment to a people-first approach.
This work, like each of us, is a work in progress, making this a living document. Current dialogue includes addressing substance use & harm reduction, consent & sexual violence, risk reduction, mental health, diversity & inclusion, and environmental impact both at Kompass and within the music industry as a whole.
KMG x 4 O’clock Consulting
With Kristin Karas, COO of DanceSafe, and Stacey Forrester, Co-Founder of Good Night Out Vancouver, and their combined 20 years of experience at the helm, 4 o’clock consulting is re-imagining what social responsibility looks like in the music industry. By helping clients identify, affirm, and embody values & mission, 4 o’clock offers stewardship through advising, developing, and implementing programs and services. 4 o’ clock’s specialties include mental health, risk reduction, community engagement, and organizational culture & well-being.
“Working with Kompass is a refreshing opportunity to dig deep into the meaning of participation and community within the music industry and grow something new from a place of integrity. Safety is often an after-thought, or add-on to the live music experience, with artists and those behind the scenes typically left out of initiatives until there is a crisis moment. 4 o’clock is thrilled to collaborate with Kompass to build safety, well-being, and community into their culture and operations from the ground up.”
OUR VALUES
CREATIVITY
Encouraging and supporting the conditions necessary for experimentation, innovation, and self expression. By putting imagination into action, we can discover new potential for ourselves, artists, and collaborators.
COMMUNITY
We are committed to creating spaces in which people can freely express themselves, build relationships, and find commonality through shared experiences.
CARE
Prioritizing the well-being of ourselves and those around us. To practice care is to demonstrate empathy, compassion, and consideration. We recognize that all individuals are unique and may have different needs to feel safe & whole in the spaces we occupy together.
INTEGRITY
Being authentic and intentional, holding ourselves and one another accountable for our actions, and operating with honesty and rectitude.
INCLUSION
With intersectionality in mind, we are committed to creating equitable opportunities, making resources accessible, and fostering a culture grounded in acceptance and continuous learning where individuals are encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives.
RESOURCES:
SUBSTANCE USE & HARM REDUCTION
DANCESAFE Drug checking kit possession and use laws by state
PSYCHEDELIC PEER SUPPORT LINE Call: 62-FIRESIDE (623-473-7433)
PsychonautWiki - a community-driven online encyclopedia that aims to document the emerging field of psychonautics in a comprehensive, scientifically-grounded manner
Erowid and the Erowid Experience Vaults
How Should I Talk With A Friend About Their Ketamine Use? - Lucid News
Narcan Nasal Spray Website
DJs Share Their Tips For Going Sober - MixMag
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW:
@dancesafe_
@partysaferwithjess
@therebeleducationist
@nhhrc
@lucidnewspsychedelics
@street.cats.yyc
@carlhart
@harm.reduction.saves.lives
@harmreductioncalition
@ankorsbc
MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
988 Crisis Support: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
Backline Mental Health & Wellness Resources For The Music Industry
Open Path Collective: a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to clients in need.
The Trevor Project: 24/7 Crisis Support for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Text ‘START’ to 678-678 or CALL 1-866-488-7386
To Write Love On Her Arms: dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
Mental Health First Aid Courses from National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Go Ask Alice!: Geared at young adults, this question and answer website contains a large database of questions about a variety of concerns surrounding emotional health. Supported by a team of Columbia University specialists.
Listing of Mental Health Resources For Adolescents and Young Adults from the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW:
@kaichengthom
@hopehealingarts
@selfcarevisuals
@namicommunicate
@doodledwellness
@backline.care
@bipoc_mentalhealth
@selfcareisforeveryone
@queeeerchameleon
CONSENT & SEXUAL/GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE & BUILDING SAFER SCENES
RAINN: Get Help 24/7 CALL 800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224
National Street Harassment Hotline: CALL TOLL FREE 855-897-5910
1in6.org: for male survivors of sexual violence
Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) is a safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives
Healing Is Power: critical knowledge and skills to help dismantle rape culture and build a consent culture within music and nightlife communities
DanceSafe’s WeLoveConsent
WeLoveConsent Toolbox Series | Redefining the Consent Conversation: Establishing Consent Rather Than Getting Consent
Consent: It’s Simple As Tea: Video from Blue Seat Studios
It’s Time For Men / People With Power In The Industry To Step Up!: Article by Good Night Out
Shawna Potter Making Spaces Safer: Article by Teen Vogue
Alliance for Immigrant Survivors: Join their network of advocates defending the rights of all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and gender-based abuses for access to life-saving protections.
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW:
@goodnightout_vancouver
@consentcomesfirst
@outsmartnyc
@mycupcondom
@samantha_bitty
@ourmusicourbody
@consentwizardry
@firesideproject
@rainn
EQUITY IN MUSIC & BEYOND
In the Key: Gender & Electronic Music Production: Directory of female, trans, and non-binary electronic music producers
Non-Binary/Trans Artists and Creative Database: Includes Artists, DJs, Producers, Bands, Singers, Dancers, Lighting/Sound Techs
SoundGirls: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Audio
Systemic Oppression & Systemic Racism 101: Video by Unified Causes
Introduction to Navigating Power Dynamics: Article by DanceSafe’s WeLoveConsent
What It Means to be LGBTQ+ in Electronic Music: Article by Jared “JSkolie” Skolnick for EDM Identity
Gay Black Men Helped Create EDM, Why Do Straight White Men Dominate It?: Article by Billboard
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW:
@blackhistoryforwhitepeople
@napgirls
@amplifyhervoice
Hyperlinks included above are for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Kompass Music Group or 4 O'clock Consulting of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporations, organizations, or individuals. Additionally, the hyperlinks are not to replace the direction of a medical or mental health professional.
