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There are two things to consider when you start creating content for social media platforms: what you want to say and how you're going to say it. Which can be translated into: text and image. A platform like Instagram is based on visual content (photos & video...

In XR we want to make our events as inclusive and accesible as possible and not all of access needs are obvious. Certainly physical disabilities are easy to recognise, whereas mental health and non-visible disabilities like deafness and poor sight are often no...

We reach out to the public to listen and connect. To encourage others to explore their own feelings and viewpoints, responding with follow-up questions and reflecting back what’s been said. After a genuine connection has been fostered we’re able to offer furt...

What is it? Providing mobile PAs, sound systems, pop-up stages and solar-power set-ups; essentially bringing the vibes to any action! The Sound and Power team have kit stored in the central warehouse to provide amplification of any sort to your action. What s...

Logistics: Looking after the safe handling, transport and storage of XR’s amazing action kit and equipment; literally bringing all the toys needed for any actions. Typically required when you or any team involved in the action has kit or assets to move around....

What do we do? We are responsible for the design and build of sites, spaces, occupations and the different elements within those spaces, i.e. Outreach Hubs, Stages, Creative Structures etc. This work is typically undertaken by this team for larger actions or w...

Sustenance: Making sure there’s systems, crew and equipment in place to feed hungry rebels so they can go on rebelling! If I want to do Sustenance for a specific Action what skills or training do I need? Some experience in food preparation and a basic knowled...

What is it? Shits and giggles! Seriously, Sanitation and Waste may not have the most glamorous name but it’s a vital part of any Rebellion and often has a great team of people who have as much of a laugh as anyone else, and are always hugely appreciated by eve...

Working on providing indoor accommodation for groups or individuals and setting up and running protest camps. The Accommodation Team work hard to help everyone find a place to stay for major events (usually rebellions in London). We aim to provide a safe spac...

Production & World Build focuses on logistical and hands-on work and takes care of the practical and technical sides of rebellion. In short: we amplify actions! We make sure to provide the equipment needed to intensify any action. This involves sourcing, deli...

Art Factory We are the makers, painters, printers and sewists. We produce the hand-made objects used by XR on a massive scale, from factories across the UK. We produce patches by the thousands, we make flags, we paint banners and we encourage people to use th...

Nonviolent action is about confrontation. By acting, we engage in conflict with others, intervening in their daily lives and disrupting them. This raises tension, which can increase the risk that somebody gets hurt. Nonviolent communication grants us the abil...

If a protest action is assessed by the planners as likely to be more effective if the police are notified in advance, XR PL will contact the relevant force and let them know the details of the protest. At the protest itself, XR PLs will be wearing a burgundy ...

Rhythms are the thundering heart of the movement. We play simple percussion music inspired by Brazilian samba. Bands can help rebels claim and hold space for protest, attract attention and create a positive and fun atmosphere. Our groups can be large or small...

There are many roles related to Arrestee Support and Backoffice, but on the day of actions, these are the ones required: Back Office Volunteer (BOV) role involves taking phone calls via 3CX, an online software-based private branch exchange phone system. P...

Short URL are very handy on social media since space can sometime come as a premium (especially on Twitter/X). On Instagram, links posted are not clickable but you could use an easy-to-remember URL as an alternative, for example joinxr.uk/local to encourage pe...

You can create an Eventbrite account by following this link www.eventbrite.co.uk and clicking sign up in the top right corner. You will then be asked to enter an email, name and password. We recommend you use an XR email address. We recommend that you do not ...

Once you have followed the instructions on the previous page, you will be taken to this page, where you will be asked to go into more detail. This information will make up the main page people see when they click on the link to your event. Main Event Image F...

New costs since 2023s Big One Since the big one, Eventbrite has since added new costs for paid-for events. These are for each event, so if you have two events, you will have two fixed fees to pay. 26-100 tickets have a fee of £7.99 per event (probably affectin...

Once someone buys a ticket, they will be shown an order confirmation page. It’s helpful to include some basic information, including event accessibility, timings, and an email so people can ask questions. You should then also put this information on the email ...