S2E7: Harm Reduction, Heavy Bass, and Safe Spaces with Slinger Entertainment

Electronic music, heavy bass, and... Narcan?

In this episode of The Shield, Nichole sits down with Anthony Phillips, Sam, and Parker—the team behind Birmingham’s own Slinger Entertainment. Slinger isn't just throwing immersive EDM and bass music events; they are actively working to keep their community alive and safe.

We discuss how Slinger partnered with APC to distribute over 600 Narcan cases to concertgoers. The guys also open up about navigating the entertainment industry's party culture, Parker's inspiring 6-year sobriety journey, and why harm reduction is the ultimate form of community building.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Slinger views Narcan like a "fire extinguisher".
• How Parker navigates the EDM scene while being 6 years sober.
• The genius behind "Fat Stack" events for local DJs.
• The secret to mixing a live band versus electronic music.
• Finding your community in Birmingham's Avondale and Woodlawn scenes.

Thank you to our Season 2 sponsor: The Children's Trust Fund of Alabama.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Follow Slinger Entertainment on Instagram for upcoming shows (like May 30th at Saturn!).

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