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THE CHARTER — RESULTS OF THE 2026 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

What the night
gave itself as a code

Discover the 10 mantras of underground life co-created by the community. Explore each mantra and help bring a more conscious nightlife culture to life.

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This is who we are.
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10 mantras, adopted
by the community

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Take Care of Yourself01Take
Care of
YourselfNo Means No02No
Means
NoBe Kind03Be KindRespect the Bubble04Respect
the
BubbleMusic First05Music FirstScreen Management06Screen
ManagementSafe, Clean and Traceless07Keep It
Safe
and CleanWe Are One08We
Are
OneRespect the Tribe09Respect
the
TribeWatch Out for Each Other10Watch Out
for Each
Other

What the night gave itself as a code

This isn't a rulebook handed down from above.

The community created it.

3 categories of values

THE FOUNDATION (1–4)The non-negotiable pillars everything rests on.
THE STANDARD (5–8)What guarantees an authentic and quality collective experience.
THE EXCELLENCE (9–10)What elevates the night toward an experience lived in full awareness.

Here, that's how we do it.

The 10 Mantras

What the community has adopted

But right now, keep dancing. Save this page and come back after the party — your opinion will truly count.

"It applies to so many other areas of everyday life. Individualism is spreading — we need to stand up for the values of every human being." — Virginie, volunteer — public consultation 2026
THE FOUNDATION (1–4)The non-negotiable pillars everything rests on. THE STANDARD (5–8)What guarantees an authentic and quality collective experience. THE EXCELLENCE (9–10)What elevates the night toward an experience lived in full awareness.
The Foundation — The Pillars
Take Care of Yourself
Mantra 01
Take Care of Yourself
« What if your night started with you? »
Your state, your energy, and your awareness directly shape the collective experience. Taking care of yourself is taking care of the night.
Personal Responsibility · Balance · Presence
No Means No
Mantra 02
No Means No
« The most powerful word on the dancefloor. »
Consent is the foundation of every interaction. No grey zone, no ambiguity — a no is a no, always.
Consent · Boundaries · Respect
Be Kind
Mantra 03
Be Kind
« The spark lights up the night. »
Your positive energy transforms the atmosphere. Be the person who raises the bar, who inspires by their presence.
Positive Energy · Kindness · Leadership
Respect the Bubble
Mantra 04
Respect the Bubble
« Your space is sacred. So is everyone else's. »
Every person carries an invisible space around them. Respecting it means honoring everyone's freedom to dance, breathe, and exist.
Personal Space · Proximity · Freedom
The Standard — What We Live Together
Music First
Mantra 05
Music First
« What should be at the heart of your nights out. »
Music is the primary reason for the gathering. When it comes first, everything else falls into place.
Music · Authenticity · Connection
Screen Management
Mantra 06
Screen Management
« Your screen disconnects you. »
Your phone creates a barrier between you and the present moment. Put it away, live the night with your senses, not your screen.
Presence · Disconnection · Living the Moment
Keep It Safe and Clean
Mantra 07
Keep It Safe and Clean
« Magic happens when trust is total. »
A clean and safe space is the foundation of an unforgettable night. Everyone contributes through their actions.
Safety · Cleanliness · Trust
We Are One
Mantra 08
We Are One
« When we dance, the music unites us. »
The dancefloor is one of the rare spaces where barriers truly fall. Preserving this unity means honouring the very essence of what brings us together.
Unity · Inclusion · Collective Connection
The Excellence — The Underground We Deserve
Respect the Tribe
Mantra 09
Respect the Tribe
« We're in this together. »
The underground community is a chosen family. Respecting it means protecting what unites us beyond the music.
Community · Belonging · Unity
Watch Out for Each Other
Mantra 10
Watch Out for Each Other
« Even in the dark, you're not alone. »
Solidarity is the invisible safety net of the night. A look, a gesture, a moment of attention — it can change everything.
Solidarity · Awareness · Mutual Aid

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L'Envers de la Nuit — The Underground Spirit, episode 11
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See where it all started.

These mantras are part of a simple collective framework: living the night better, together.
Here, that's how we do it.

Context

How it was born?

In October 2024, S.O.U.L. Montréal brought together about twenty stakeholders from the underground scene — organizers, artists, volunteers, participants — to produce 16 video capsules around 10 ethical mantras. These mantras were then submitted to a public consultation, closed on April 15, 2026, with unanimous results.

These mantras are not rigid rules — they are simple behaviours to protect the magic of the dancefloor. Values that become gestures.

Your feedback

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You can share feedback on each mantra individually via the form on each page. Below, you can give us your overall thoughts on the initiative — or even suggest a mantra. Your responses are anonymous if you wish.

Your comments directly contribute to strengthening the Underground Ethics Charter, distributed to all Montreal underground organizers.
No field is required. Your voice counts, even partially.
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The consultation is now closed, but the commitment isn't. S.O.U.L. Montréal is looking for volunteers, collaborators and board members.

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