The Xunta de Galicia has stressed, on Caudal Fest in Lugo reiterated that festivalgoers and staff on site have access to the support points Punto Lila and Punto Arcoíris . As the regional government announced on 18 September 2026, the services provide awareness-raising, advice and, if necessary, support in cases of sexist, homophobic or transphobic violence or discrimination. The announcement comes as the festival gets under way, with numerous visitors expected in Lugo.
Eloína Ingerto, Director of the Dirección Xeral de Promoción da Igualdade, highlighted the services’ accessible approach. The teams provide information on prevention, receive reports, offer immediate support to those affected and, where necessary, refer them to other services. According to the regional government, the support points work with local services; criminal investigations are the responsibility of the police and the justice system.
The support points are part of a Xunta de Galicia programme that is present this year at several major music festivals in Galicia. According to the administration, the stations are intended to provide safe access to advice and promote respectful public spaces. Reviews of previous deployments indicate that discussions often concerned equality, healthy relationships and the boundaries of consent. Specific individual cases are not disclosed for data protection reasons; the measure is designed to be preventive and supportive.
In Lugo, the support points’ presence is complemented by organisational measures taken by the city and the festival organisers. According to city council announcements, arrangements in public spaces have been adjusted for the festival days; the festival is also working with local institutions and social organisations. The aim is to ensure access to help and manage the flow of visitors in an orderly way.
The regional government’s latest announcement is aimed at anyone needing information, support or assistance during Caudal Fest. The availability of Punto Lila and Punto Arcoíris in Lugo forms part of the Xunta de Galicia’s broader equality work and follows deployments at other summer events. The regional administration also emphasises that people affected by violence are entitled to confidential advice and, where necessary, to official protection and legal channels.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).