Safety Planning for More Inclusive & Safer Spaces in The Industry | S5: EP 16

About this episode

This episode discusses safety planning for more inclusive and secure event spaces in the industry.

As we wrap up our production and events series this season on VIP ACCESS, today’s episode focuses on safety planning for more inclusive and secure event spaces. We’re joined by Chris Kirwa , a renowned event organizer and producer with extensive industry experience; Njeri Gitungo , a multi-skilled creative working as a producer, program manager, DJ and member of Nairobi’s Nest Collective and Marianne Wamuyu , Programmes and Events Manager at Book Bunk Trust (the producers of Nairobi Litfest). From rethinking policies and practices to building a stronger culture of accountability across public spaces, nightlife, and events, our podcast today dives into what needs to change and what’s already working. I am also bringing back Diane Ywaya of Blankets & Wine, Frankie The Brand of Good Vibes Only and Gathoni Kimuyu , a renowned theatre producer and scriptwriter, to share their tips and final remarks on the issue of event production and promotion. Hope to see you at one of these cool events soon! :) NEXT UP: Making Kenyan Stories Bankable - drops next week! FOR MORE: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VIPACCESSwithANYIKO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Host: Anyiko Owoko

Guests: Chris Kirwa, Njeri Gitungo, Marianne Wamuyu

Topics covered

• safety planning
• inclusive spaces
• event production
• accountability
• nightlife
• event promotion

Keywords

• safety planning
• inclusive spaces
• event production
• accountability
• Nairobi
• nightlife
• event promotion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nairobi’s Nest Collective, Book Bunk Trust, Blankets & Wine, Good Vibes Only

Places: Nairobi

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