Despite Stuttgart's broad cultural offering, there is still a lack of spaces for concerts, club culture, and events that are as non-commercial, political, and inclusive as possible. The non-profit association Sunny High e.V. addresses this gap with the Sunny High music club.

We want to be a venue where discrimination, violence, and oppression have no place. To put this into practice, we established a code of conduct and an awareness team at Sunny High, guided by anti-discrimination sensitivity and inclusion.

Sunny High is also meant to be a space for a diverse music and arts program, primarily shaped by individuals and collectives that are often less visible in Stuttgart's current nightlife, including FLINTA* and queer people, people affected by racism, people with disabilities, and people facing other forms of social exclusion.

We do not support individuals, collectives, or art forms that target marginalized people or promote discrimination.

Artists also carry responsibility for what they wear and perform in our spaces. Sexist, queer-hostile, racist, or otherwise discriminatory lyrics and acts centered on violent fantasies or devaluation have no place with us.

Fun and artistic value are more important to us than commercial success. We explicitly want to offer a stage to newcomers, experimental art, and performance. We love DIY as well as high-class established sound, and everything in between.

Our booking, like everything at Sunny High, is an ongoing process. We are open to critique and grateful for feedback. We expect the same openness from everyone performing at Sunny High.

Partner collectives may integrate their own awareness concepts and teams into their events. Their code of conduct can differ from Sunny High's (for example, shirtless dress code), but it must always respect the agency of affected people and never tolerate discriminatory or abusive behavior.

During pre-event talks and agreements, partners are informed about contacting the Sunny High awareness team to discuss cooperation and concept compatibility. This should happen at least two weeks before the event so there is enough time for productive exchange.

Ideally, external teams work in a complementary structure with our own team. If an external team works alone, the following points are essential:

• the external team contacts Sunny High awareness by email at least 2-3 weeks before the event to align framework conditions
• the external team stays sober during the shift and has experience in anti-discrimination intervention and first aid
• close cooperation with door staff during the entire event; ideally two people handle awareness work per shift