The T&A ethos strives towards providing work opportunities for creatives, fair wages for all involved in their events, transparency, respect, representation of underserved communities such as people who identify as LGBTQI+, those from indigenous, black, asian and other heritages and people with learning difficulties, learning disabilities and neurodivergence.

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"We believe in creating fun events that make our patrons feel protected and respected. We can't tell anyone that our spaces are safe - because that is for the audience to decide if they feel that way. However we can do all we can to protect the people who come into our spaces. Homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, ableism or any other form of discrimination as no place at our events."

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T&A are inspired by spaces of protection, which is an Aboriginal idea from the book Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta (Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta (goodreads.com)

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It's easy for businesses to say they do not tolerate prejudice and discrimination, but much harder and more time consuming to act on it. Below are some of the ways T&A Productions are trying to practise what they preach.

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• Safeguarding officer at events where entertainment may deal with difficult issues or a busy club atmosphere may feel overwhelming.

• Regular meeting by T&A Productions and those who work with them to reflect on their work and what they can do better.

• Thought to accessible venues and areas within venues, with adaptions made where access is not possible.

• Mental Health first aid training completed by Amy and our safeguarding officer.

• Clear accessibility info about venues used for events on social media posts.

• Listening to people within different communities and asking what they would like to see at our events.

• Understanding that we are always learning and can always do better.