Live From The Riviera × Ocean Art Works

Presented by Alimentaria Mexicana, Paradise Cultural Society & UV · Draft — subject to revision

Professional security and OFA Level 2 first aid provided by Heathrow Security (778-571-5615 · [email protected]) across all three nights. UV/Paradise Cultural Society staff and Alimentaria staff actively monitor patron behaviour. Granville Island's Paladin Security (604-315-3003) available for additional support in emergencies.

First aid station located near the main entry (south gate), accessible from both interior and exterior.

Alimentaria Mexicana, Paradise Cultural Society and UV are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Unacceptable conduct is subject to immediate ejection:

• Threatening, offensive, or abusive language or behaviour toward any attendees, artists, or staff.
• Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or any other ground.
• Fighting, violence, or threatening behaviour of any kind.
• Intoxication or impairment due to alcohol or controlled substances.
• Possession of weapons, illegal substances, or prohibited items.
• Any conduct deemed by organizers to be unsafe or disruptive.

All staff operate on a "see something, say something" protocol.

Safety Team: Lead Event Organizer Matthew Owchar (778-960-0870) and the Heathrow Security lead, supported by Ernesto Gomez (778-222-0253) and Alimentaria Mexicana staff.

• Safety Team contacts Security, Production, and Bar Teams to begin evacuation.
• 911 called immediately.
• Music stopped. PA announcement directs patrons to evacuate via south gate (main) and east emergency exit.
• Security opens south fencing and east emergency exit. Bar and food areas secured.
• Sound and lighting technicians shut off all equipment immediately.
• Access road cleared for emergency vehicles.
• First aid attendant manages sick or injured patrons; calls for ambulance if required.
• Post-evacuation: full site sweep, all staff report to muster point for roll call.
• Paladin Security — Granville Island (604-315-3003) notified of any on-site emergency.
• All media enquiries directed to Matthew Owchar (778-960-0870 · [email protected]).

• Interior pavilion of Ocean Artworks is a covered structure accommodating the full audience in the event of rain.
• Exterior west patio features tents over the bistro, bar stations, and seating areas. In heavy rain, attendees may shelter under patio tents or move to the interior pavilion.
• DJ booth and all electrical equipment are within the covered interior structure — protected from weather at all times.
• All cable runs covered with cable ramps and waterproof tape regardless of weather.

• No valuables or equipment left on site overnight (May 8→9, May 9→10).
• PA speakers transported to Alimentaria Mexicana for secure storage each night post-event.
• Gates to the Ocean Artworks structure are locked overnight, providing a secondary layer of site security.
• No overnight security staff required at Ocean Artworks.
• Fencing remains in place overnight (installed May 7, struck May 11).

• All tickets sold in advance via Resident Advisor. Ticket scanning at main entry gate (south).
• All patrons wishing to drink alcohol will be braceleted at the front door upon ID check.
• All bartenders and servers hold valid Serving It Right (SIR) certification.
• A Special Event Permit (LCRB) will be in place prior to each event date.
• Patrons may purchase a maximum of 2 alcoholic beverages at a time.
• Water stations available throughout: bar ends, ticket/entry area, and food station — free of charge.
• Harm reduction supplies and information available at the first aid station near main entry.

• Event communications and ticketing pages include transit directions, cycling routes, and parking information.
• Attendees encouraged to use public transit (routes 50/84), cycle, or rideshare.
• Loading zone in front of Ocean Artworks used for load-in (May 7) and strike (May 11). Max 3–5 vehicles at a time.
• 2 reserved parking stalls adjacent to Ocean Artworks for production and artist transport, May 7–11.