The #1 Alt Black Music Girl’s Guide to Concert Safety & Self-Care

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Feel Safe and Secure in Your Skin at Any Show. Here’s your Guide to Concert Safety.

Are you excited to go to your first music show or concert as an alt Black girl music fan, but are not sure what really to expect? Have you been to a music show and had a less than safe experience? Are you looking for more knowledge on how to navigate alternative music scenes with more confidence and street smarts?

That’s exactly why I wrote this Guide to Concert Safety!

In alternative spaces, we’re often hyper-aware in environments that are supposed to be about release and joy. And as a Black woman/femme in the alt scene, there’s unfortunately too many reasons to make us feel uncomfortable at a show. But I am happy to see that we’re reclaiming what we’ve created a little more every day, and that means that you deserve to own your space, too. You deserve to feel powerful, protected, and free to enjoy the music you love.

Who this Guide to Concert Safety is For

I wrote this guide with a specific someone in mind: You.

This guide is for the Black alt girl who’s over being seen as the problem for setting a boundary. This guide is for the black queer music fan who wants to be in the pit but could go without the feeling of targeted violence. This guide is for anyone who’s ever felt the sting of being overlooked or fetishized in a music space they love. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I felt like I truly belonged here,” this guide is your invitation to claim that belonging.

Inside Your Guide to Concert Safety, You’ll Get:

• Pre-Show Power-Up: How to manage anxiety and set empowering intentions before you even leave the house.
• The Safety-First Style Guide: Tips for choosing outfits that express your alt aesthetic while keeping you secure and comfortable.
• The Script Library: Exactly what to say to shut down microaggressions and unwanted attention without draining your energy.
• Your In-Venue Game Plan: How to identify safe (and not-so-safe) spaces, use the buddy system effectively, and find your perfect spot in the crowd.
• The Post-Gig Cool Down: A simple ritual to decompress, process your emotions, and protect your mental peace after the show.

This Concert Safety Guide is for you if you’ve ever felt out of place or unsafe at a concert.

I am so excited to be able to provide a resource that would’ve been so useful to me in my baby show-going days. I really believe that this is your first step toward fearless self-advocacy.

A Final Thank You & What’s Next

Thank you so deeply for your interest in this guide. The fact that you’re here, ready to take this step toward protecting your peace and owning your space, means the world to me. This project was born from my own struggles and a deep desire to make our community stronger and safer, one amazing person at a time. I am truly so excited and honored to be a small part of your journey.

This is just the beginning!

The conversation about our well-being doesn’t end here. I’m already working on new resources designed specifically for us, including a deeper dive into building a sustainable self-care practice as an alternative Black woman/femme.

I want to build this with you. What challenges would you love to see a future ebook or guide tackle? Is it building a stronger local community, navigating mental health in relationships, or something else entirely? I’d love to hear your ideas; your voice is essential in shaping what comes next.

P.S. Don’t forget to download my FREE Survivor Resource Guide, it contains important info about organizations that support survivors of harm, feel free to share this resource with your local venue 🙂

Stay connected! The best way to get updates on new guides and products (MERCH COMING SOON), exclusive content, and community conversations is right here and on my email list. By downloading this guide, you’re already in the loop. And I’m just an email away 🙂

With gratitude and liberation,

Aal Cantrell