TASTER SESSION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We invite anyone who is interested in joining Some Voices to attend a free taster session before they become a member.

When signing up to attend a taster session, you must agree to follow our rules of engagement:

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

While every individual is responsible for their own behaviour, any harassing or bullying behaviours as indicated below, will result in disciplinary action - including being asked to leave and not being permitted to join the choir.

WHAT WE MEAN BY HARASSING AND BULLYING BEHAVIOURS

 Harassment

Harassment includes behaviour and language which is intimidating, humiliating, causes offence or is hostile; which causes stress, anxiety, fear or sickness on the part of the harassed person. 

We remind everyone that harassment based on age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, or harassment of a sexual nature, is unlawful and could entail legal action or even criminal proceedings.

Sexual harassment
Any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature affecting the dignity of a person which can include unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct whereby the behaviour is inappropriate, offensive or distressing for the recipient.  Conduct or comments become harassment when they are unwelcome to others or make others feel uncomfortable or threatened, even if intended as a joke. 

Bullying
Bullying is repeated inappropriate behaviour, direct or indirect, whether verbal, physical or otherwise, conducted by one or more persons against another or others, which could reasonably be regarded as undermining the individual’s right to dignity in the rehearsal room/ performance space or social events.

Examples of bullying behaviour include:

  • Personal insults and name calling

  • Persistent unjustified criticism and sarcasm

  • Public or private humiliation

  • Aggression including intimidation and threats in general

Please consider the impact that your actions or comments may have on others and to take responsibility for your own behaviour.