House Rules for Wien Modern events

Wien Modern is intended to be a safe and non-discriminatory space where everyone feels respected and welcome. We are collectively responsible for this!

We do not tolerate discrimination based on actual or assumed gender, sexual orientation, race, origin, language, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, physical appearance and/or class. We pay particular attention to the interaction of multiple forms of discrimination (= intersectionality). See also: Wiener Antidiskriminierungsgesetz §3,2 [Vienna anti-discrimination law §3,2]

For us, being aware of how we interact means:

• speaking to each other respectfully and avoiding discriminatory terms, generalisations, stereotypes and judgements
• not judging or classifying others based on their appearance or other perceived characteristics
• taking action and making conversation with mutual consent (only yes means yes)
• whether or not something someone said or did has crossed a line is up to the affected person to decide.

To ensure that the event runs smoothly, it is also important to:

• follow the respective guidelines for the event and the venue's house rules (e.g. compulsory cloakroom use, late admission, refusal of entry due to exceeding the venue's capacity, photos/videos)
• follow the instructions of the responsible people (evening director, festival management) as well as the audience service staff
• only take photos and videos of the audience with the consent of the persons depicted. If you do not wish to be photographed by official festival photographers, please inform the staff present.

The guidelines apply to all visitors, artists, and staff present at each event. In addition, the existing house rules of our various venues apply.

In the event of serious or repeated misconduct, an exclusion from the event or festival may occur.

The internal Awareness Contact Point is available for reporting incidents of assault and discrimination, as well as for feedback, concerns and reports of barriers: awareness@wienmodern.at

For incidents concerning employees of Wien Modern, please contact support@awa-stern.info

Find more information at: www.wienmodern.at/awareness

As of 11.8.2026