Code of Conduct of Reykjavík Jazz Festival

Reykjavík Jazz Festival is committed to providing everyone involved in the festival—staff, artists, and participants—with a safe, relaxed, and friendly environment. Reykjavík Jazz Festival asks participants, staff, and others working at the festival to treat one another with respect, be mindful of cultural differences, and support one another.

If an individual is found to have engaged in behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, it is encouraged that the incident be reported in accordance with the procedures outlined below. Only through the collective participation of all can a safe environment be ensured.

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to all individuals who perform, whether alone or with others, or who work in any capacity at Reykjavík Jazz Festival. The Code applies at events, meetings, workshops, gatherings, and also governs online communication.

Unacceptable behavior

Examples of behavior that is unacceptable and violates this Code of Conduct include:

  • Discrimination or demeaning remarks based on age, gender, race, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political views, marital status, family circumstances, disability, or other personal characteristics.

  • Any form of sexual behavior that is unwelcome to the recipient, particularly when such behavior results in threatening, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive situations. Such behavior may be verbal, symbolic, and/or physical.

  • Physical or psychological violence in any form.

  • Offensive, threatening, or demeaning behavior, such as bullying, gossip, defamation, or name-calling.

  • Any other conduct that an individual experiences as inappropriate or that causes discomfort.

Reporting procedure and responsibility

Reykjavík Jazz Festival ensures a safe and effective process for reporting violations:

  • Individuals have the right to report incidents to the board, whether they are directly affected or are witnesses. The board will then refer the report through appropriate channels to relevant professionals.

  • If an individual does not wish to report to the board for any reason, reports may be made to appropriate response organizations, such as the police, Stígamót, and others. In emergencies, contact the emergency number 112.

Consequences of serious violations

Serious violations may result in:

  • A formal warning, removal from events, or exclusion from serving on the board, performing, or working at festival events.

This Code of Conduct is published on the festival’s website and is presented to performers and other staff when contracts are concluded.

This Code of Conduct was approved at the Annual General Meeting.
Date: 03.02.2025