Speedy Ortiz launch “help hotline” to promote safety for fans
Speedy Ortiz is taking another lap on tour in support of their new album, Foil Deer, and they’re taking an extra step to make their shows as welcoming as possible to fans. The band has launched a “help hotline” for fans who might feel unsafe at their shows. Anyone at the band’s shows can use the Speedy Ortiz help hotline by texting (574) 404-SAFE, “if [they] are being harassed, or feel unsafe and need help.” The band also posted a flyer on Facebook, which you can read below, and frontwoman Sadie Dupuis explained on Twitter.
This help hotline is a new system we're trying out, but one we hope will make our shows a lot safer & more fun for all. We love you folks.
— speedy ortiz ÷ sad13 ÷ sadie dupuis ÷ haunted guy (@sad13) September 7, 2015
Speedy Ortiz:
9/8 Columbus, OH – Double Happiness
9/9 Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s Back Room
9/10 Champaign, IL – Institute 4 Creativity
9/11 Chicago, IL – Riot Fest
9/13 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
9/14 Cincinnati, OH – MOTR Pub
9/23 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
9/24 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
9/25 Portland, ME – State Theater
9/27 Washington, DC – Rock & Roll Hotel
10/5 Berlin, Germany – Comet
10/6 Hamburg, Germany – Golem
10/7 Cologne, Germany – Blue Shell
10/9 Turin, Italy – Spazzio 211
10/10 Bologna, Italy – Covo Club
10/13 Düdingen, Switzerland – Bad Bonn
10/15 Brighton, England – The Haunt
10/16 Manchester, England – Sound Control
10/17 Dublin, Ireland – Whelan’s
10/18 Leeds, England – Brudenell Social Club
10/21 London, England – Tufnell Park Dome
10/22 Glasgow, Scotland – Stereo
10/23 Birmingham, England – All Years Leaving
10/26 Brussels, Belgium – Le Botanique
10/28 Nijmegen, Netherlands – Merleyn
10/29 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Bitterzoet
10/30 Lille, France – La Péniche
10/31 Nantes, France – Soy Festival
11/6 Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest
