Sponsors of this Amazing Event…..
COMMUNITY INFORMATION HUB June 24th (11AM-4PM) WoodGrange Market
WOODGRANGE MARKET PLACE, WOODGRANGE ROAD, E7 0EN
Forest Gayte Pride / & more
Gala Opening - Friday 12th July, 7pm - 9pm
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Gala Opening - Friday 12th July, 7pm - 9pm 〰️
*** Gala Opening ***
The Gate Library, Woodgrange Rd, London E7 0QH 7pm - 9pm
Didactic MK (singer)
"In a world full of noise and judgement, it is easy to be misheard and misunderstood. Didactic MK finds home in music, a portal where self-expression is effortless and clarity becomes clear. Self aware and Socially conscious, Didactic MK hopes that music can remain a journey through self-development towards universal love and freedom."
Amelia Ace Armande
Amelia Ace Armande is sparky, magic, and secretly several goblins standing on top of each other in a large coat. Ace has been collecting queer mythology, legends and folklore for the last few years in their work as a storyteller. They brought the story of Asu-Shu-Namir, the first non-binary deity, to Xanthe Gresham's Goddess Lounge during lockdown, and went on to create workshops using storytelling to understand gender identity with the charity Global Learning London. They have toured Austria as a storyteller and brought their tales to Get A Word in Edgeways Spoken Word Festival and the Oxford Storytelling Festival. This summer, you can hear them telling at Green Gathering and Queer Spirit Festival in August. Follow them at @theydyamelia on Instagram.
Dr. Thibaut Raboin (local ecologist)
Abstract: Queer ecologies
This talk will present some of the key ways in which ecology has been thought in relation to queer experience and queer life in recent writing. Focusing on different ecosystems (cities, wastelands, forests, beaches etc.), including our very own Epping Forest, we will see how writers, filmmakers and artists have made a case for a specifically queer way of thinking about ecology and the environment. Doing so, we will question the division between what is “natural” and “unnatural”; we will look lovingly at the weeds we usually trample on; and we will discuss the possibility of a queer utopia.
Bio:
Thibaut Raboin is a lecturer at the School of European Languages, Culture and Society at University College London, where he teaches queer theory and cultural studies. He is the author of Discourses on LGBT asylum in the UK (Manchester University press, 2016) and has published on topics including queer migration, deindustrialisation, noir novels and queer ecology.
Wood Grange Market Information Hub 11am - 4pm
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Wood Grange Market Information Hub 11am - 4pm 〰️
Woodgrange Market Information Hub and Entertainment 11am - 4pm
Jemma Freeman
Jemma Freeman from the band Jemma Freeman and the Cosmic Something!
Experience the psychedelic glam-rock journey of Jemma Freeman from the band Jemma Freeman and The Cosmic Something! With their unique blend of introspective lyrics and woozy rhythms, this power trio guides you through a cosmic dance of self-discovery and solidarity. Join Jem, on a musical adventure that’s as lost and beautiful as we all sometimes feel.
Didactic Mk (singer)
"In a world full of noise and judgement, it is easy to be misheard and misunderstood. Didactic MK finds home in music, a portal where self-expression is effortless and clarity becomes clear. Self aware and Socially conscious, Didactic MK hopes that music can remain a journey through self-development towards universal love and freedom.".
*** Main Event *** 13th July, 8pm - 1:00am
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*** Main Event *** 13th July, 8pm - 1:00am 〰️
*** Main Event *** Saturday 13th July
Forest Tavern, 173 Forest Ln, London E7 9BB 8pm - 1am
King Frankie Sinatra (Host)
with Al Dente on the piano.
One of London’s Legends.
They produced and hosted London’s largest drag king night at the legendary RVT- Kings of Clubs- from 2017-2024.
Their velvety voice is immediately captivating and the content of their songs both political and hilarious.
Smart jokes, riveting crowd work plus exquisite hosting means the searing satirist Frankie offers the audience a fun filled show to remember. You think they are a 70’s chat show host then BAM they hit hard.
D.J. Joe Bunny & Gareth Hackney
Lavender nights was started May 2018 with an aim to have an inclusive space for people who thought their clubbing days were over. A throwback to an old school disco where good music and snogging collided. No intimidation & no attitude. For all identities, genders and sexualities. Jo Bunny and Gareth Hackney bring you a mixture of music to tantalise your taste buds from the 80’Jamie Fuxx is a singing-dancing-cheeky heart throb that’ll grab the attention of your hot date (be warned). He's hot, he's ready, are you?!s up to the current day!
Jamie Fluxx
Jamie Fuxx is a singing-dancing-cheeky heart throb that’ll grab the attention of your hot date (be warned). He's hot, he's ready, are you?!
Laz Lightening
Fresh off the boat from Dalston, it's everyone's cup of Turkish Tea: Laz Lightning!
Laz's dream is to one day treat Princess Diana to a homemade Turkish Breakfast.
Astro Axoloti
Singer of fag-pop anthems.