TAILGATE is an entirely new breed of furry rave, landing in the Toronto scene on August 14th at Lee's Palace. Brought to you by the team behind Feral Frequency, Tailgate aims to bring the flashy world of bass music festivals to the Toronto furry community. Tailgate's guiding principle is creating a party where music and dance are the highest priorities.Tailgate is a 19+ kink-friendly space designed for every furry; regardless of gender, and inclusive of all under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
8PM - 2AM // LEE'S PALACE, TORONTOSOLVI // CLAIREWOLF // WEATHERGIRL // STACXION // GUSSYEETICKETS ON SALE JULY 24TH @ 11AMPHOTOSENSITIVITY WARNING:
FLASHING LIGHTS AND LASERS WILL BE IN USE.
NorthPaws Events
NorthPaws Events, the team behind Tailgate and Feral Frequency, is an up-and-coming promoter group in the queer and furry dance party community. With the support of other contemporary furry events, NorthPaws Events saw rapid success in creating queer-safe party environments in the GTA. NorthPaws Events was founded by Jude (66nix), Cassia (weathergirl), and Junebug (junie beats jones). Read more about the founders on the Feral Frequency website.
NorthPaws Events (and Tailgate by extension) is committed to providing fair and honest compensation for all of the artists and technicians who are involved in our production. That means that we pay our poster artists, lighting and sound techs, and DJs.
Frequently Asked Questions
> FAQ: General
How is Tailgate different from Feral Frequency?Unlike Feral Frequency which is a trans-first event, Tailgate is designed for everyone in the furry community, regardless of gender identity. Tailgate is still specifically a queer-run and queer-oriented space.How is Tailgate different from other furry raves?Our contemporaries in the Toronto scene tend to be nightclub-like parties where creating a kink-friendly social environment is the goal. Tailgate takes a different approach, developing our event to be more like a concert than a nightclub. Placing high priority on visual presentation and music, we take great care in curating our talent so every DJ set feels like a headliner.
> FAQ: Conduct
Are there any age restrictions for this event?Tailgate is a 19+ event, as there is a bar inside the venue. ID will be checked at the door.Am I allowed to fursuit at Tailgate?Partial and full fursuits are welcome at the venue, though partial suits are preferable due to limited space. Large bags (for transporting your suit) are not permitted. Please be aware of your surroundings if you choose to wear a partial or full suit.Can I come to Tailgate without a fursuit?Yes! Tailgate is not a fursuit-specific event, everyone is welcome.Is tailgate kink friendly?Tailgate is a kink-friendly event, so kink gear such as collars/leashes, pup hoods, latex, and body harnesses are welcome. Lower-half nudity is forbidden, and footwear is required. Attendees must be fully clothed when entering and exiting the venue.
> FAQ: Event Details
Will there be a coat check?A coat check will be available at the venue.What's the photo policy?Unlike Feral Frequency, any photographers are welcome! We ask that photographers be respectful of the boundaries of attendees, and ask for consent before taking photos. Remember, wearing a fursuit doesn't equal consent! Also be aware that our events will likely have lasers. While these lasers will not be pointing at the crowd (for safety reasons), Tailgate is not liable for any damage to photography equipment that occurs at our events.How can I support Tailgate more?If you'd like to support our team, the best thing you can do is invite your friends and buy a drink from the bar. Tip your bartenders and drink responsibly!
> More Info
If you have any additional questions or would like clarification, you can join our telegram group chat or email us at [email protected].Acknowledgement of Language: Tailgate recognizes the history behind the word "rave" and its origin as a term to describe events that are free, illegal, political, and minority-focused. We use the term as it is culturally understood in the furry community, meaning a ticketed DJ dance party, so that our event is in line with the expectations of attendees. NorthPaws Events is committed to allocating some of the ticket sales to support local true raves, in order to keep the culture alive.
Tailgate Code of Conduct
CONSENT POLICYExplicit consent is required at all times during this event. Attendance, attire, consent at prior engagements, and implicit behaviour do not equal active consent for any kind of interaction. You must ask for permission before touching anyone in any capacity, and you must respect someone's refusal of consent without protest.If you are taking photos, please ask for consent of the subjects of the photos (see the next paragraph for more details).If you feel that your consent has been violated, please inform a staff member. Violation of consent is grounds for immediate removal and/or a permanent ban from future events.PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENTBy attending this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed by other attendees or the event organizers, and these photos may appear online. You may request removal of photos used for promotional material posted by Tailgate, if you are a subject in these photos. We request that any attendees taking photos at this event ask for consent of the immediate subjects of the photographs.PROHIBITED ITEMSNo outside food or beverages are permitted inside the venue. Smoking (including vaping, nicotine products or cannabis) is prohibited indoors, and must be kept to the designated smoking areas. Illegal substances are not permitted at the event. Weapons of any kind, props that resemble weapons, or other items deemed dangerous/disruptive by the Tailgate staff are not permitted. Due to limited space, large bags and totes are not permitted.RIGHT TO REFUSETailgate reserves the right to remove any attendee from the event, for any reason. Example reasons include behaviour deemed disruptive or dangerous by the staff, or any other violation of the Tailgate code of conduct. Tailgate and the venue also reserves the right to refuse entry of any person without needing to disclose a reason.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Neither Tailgate, NorthPaws events, its organizers, nor the venue are responsible for any theft, loss, or damage of personal belongings at the event; nor will they be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your attendance at the event. The maximum liability for any claims arising from the event will be limited to the amount paid by the attendee for the event ticket.MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions about the code of conduct, you can join our telegram group chat or email us at [email protected].