F*Choir Open Session at The Nest Oxford

This open session will be led by Bianca Stephens (Assistant Choir Leader). We want to create space to warm up our voices, take them on a vocal and physical journey, play and explore.

We want to bring you some F*Choir magic ✨

We will be singing little tasters of some of the tunes F*choir are currently singing.

It's also an opportunity to take up space and vocally ground yourself and really listen to to the beauty of singing in a group.

Collective singing from 7-9pm with a tea break.

Doors open at 6:45pm to get settled.

It’s for you. Whoever the you of that you is, it’s for you. It's for trans, queer, black and brown, disabled and all marginalised identities. Come as you are, bring what parts of yourself you are willing to, and be open to hearing the noise you make in a chorus of voices. No experience is necessary, no terrifying 'please sing on your own now' moments or auditions of any kind. There is no end goal, no perfect summoning of what we will achieve, our voices will lead us and we will get to where we need to be together.

We prioritise places for Black and brown and trans folks in these sessions. Email [email protected] for a free ticket.

Bianca is a theatre maker and musician. You can see them both in Jenny's punk choral musical WILD MIX. This open session will start with both artists opening up how they both want to encourage, develop and experience their music practice together in a bid to experiment with choral voices.

Bianca Stephens Actor, performer and musician.

F*Choir is a queer-led, all genders community choir. We use communal singing as a restorative, liberatory practice - keeping us connected to ourselves, to one another, and warm to revolution. Rooted in interdependence and solidarity, we build community, nurture our minds, bodies and souls, and claim the right to our voices as historically marginalised and excluded people. We sing urgent songs from pop, R&B, punk, experimental art, and liberation music traditions by boundary-pushing queer, women, trans and non-binary musicians - to grow in skill, imagination, and artistic power.

“F*Choir is medicinal” (open session participant)

“Love, connection and rare revolutionary vibes!” (open session participant)

"what the f*** just happened?" (feedback from F*Choir gig)

"F*Choir brings us all out of isolation" (F*Choir member)

F*Choir runs on a notched fee system, meaning you can pay what you can based on current life circumstances.

£20 Solidarity

£15 Regular

£10 Concession

A Handful of Unwaged £5 tickets + some free bursary spots for anyone who needs them (email us for promo codes)

If you want to invest in our growth and sustainability, contribute to the community pot that allows us to offer bursaries, or just send us some love because you’re feeling abundant this month, please make a donation. Every pound is transformative to this kind of practice. Staying community-funded allows us to stay radical, political and experimentally responsive to what’s going on in our community and world.

You can donate via our PayPal here.

The Nest

33-35 Little Clarendon Street

Specific accessibility details for The Nest:

Our space is step-free and seating can always be provided.

The lighting is adjustable in cases where more or less light may be helpful.

We have acoustic treatment in the space, providing a more comfortable audio experience with theatre-grade drapes around part of the space.

Assistance animals are welcome in the space at all times

Moshing happens in the bigger space behind the front pillars to avoid the hazards of the pillars. We will flag this at gigs where moshing is likely to happen

Door width measurements:

Main door : 180cm

Door to rehearsal room : 83cm

Fire exit in rehearsal room : 115cm

Door to hallway : 72cm

Door to washroom : 60cm (see below note about toilets)

Door to toilet (in washroom) : 60 cm (see below note about toilets)

Fire exit in hallway near toilet : 112cm

Toilets at The Nest

Our toilets are step-free but are not accessible by wheelchair due to building restraints.

The nearest disabled toilets accessible to our visitors are:

The Oxford Wine Café

Opening times:

Monday - Thursday 12 - 11pm

Friday & Saturday 12 - midnight

Sunday 12 - 10pm

Wheelchair users

We have a designated (optional) area for wheelchair users attending our events, which is taped out on the dancefloor. There is a charging point for wheelchair power packs alongside our phone charging points, where there will always be a socket prioritised.

We have partnered with Kit Mobility, a local taxi service providing transport for wheelchair/mobility scooter users within Oxfordshire. Use code “YWMP” for 15% off journeys to and from the Nest. You can find out more about this service here: https://www.kitmobility.com/

Quiet Spaces

If someone is feeling overstimulated, we provide a quiet space in the rehearsal room offering:

• Cushions
• Water
• Noise-cancelling headphones
• Sensory equipment
• Pamphlets with regulating exercises

Covid Safety

The Nest adheres to the Oxford City Council Building Regulations (learn more). However, it has weak to moderate air ventilation, which may increase the risk of spreading airborne illnesses, including COVID-19, particularly when at full capacity. If this is a concern during your event, please ask how The Nest can assist with COVID-19 testing arrangements or mask distribution.

PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan)

The aim of the PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) is to give staff, audience members and artists peace of mind when using the Nest. The PEEP should be written in accordance with local council guidelines to allow for help to be provided most efficiently while being tailored to an individual’s needs. PEEP forms should be treated as sensitive information, and GDPR guidelines should be adhered to when handling information. If appropriate filing systems are in place, individuals who require a PEEP form may request that their personal data be kept by the Nest to ensure seamless visits. These individuals should update their PEEPS annually or sooner should their needs and requirements change. (However, the Nest does not need to take responsibility for this.)

Should any individual need help to fill in the PEEP form, the answers should be directly quoted by the individual, you may offer to read and scribe however the plan needs to be their own to ensure appropriate care and management however this can also prevent liability of care being placed on the Nest if the individual cannot adhere to the plan in the case of an emergency. Should you need to offer a suggestion in the types of circumstances or help to be provided ensure these fit within the scope of what the Nest can realistically and reasonably provide to discourage unrealistic requests. The document should always be signed and dated by the individual or their PA to document explicit consent to the plan.

As a general rule of thumb, all those individuals submitting a PEEP may be eligible for a carer/PA ticket. This is ALWAYS at the discretion of the Nest, and it is not a legal requirement to have carers/PA tickets available, although the willingness to provide them has been linked to an increase of those with access needs attending live events.

PEEP PDF: Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) .pdf

Google Form

We offer a limited number of free tickets for a carer or access worker if you need them. If you have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) please feel free to send it to us.

Getting to The Nest and getting home

Driving and parking

• Closest disabled parking - attendees can use Blue Badge parking on any bays outside the Nest, any resident or pay and display parking in the area. There is also no issue with Blue Badge parking on double yellow lines for up to three hours on any of the roads near the Nest.
• Free on-street options on nearby streets with time limits (free from 6.30pm), including street parking on Little Clarendon Street and in the Jericho area which can be free for up to 3 hours on some days with a ‘no return’ policy
• Paid parking nearby including St Giles, Gloucester Green, Westgate, Worcester Street, and Oxpens car park.

Bus

• There are several bus stops on St Giles including 14, 300, S1, S4, S5, and X20
• There are many bike racks on Little Clarendon Street to lock up bicycles.

Cycle

• There are many bike racks on Little Clarendon Street to lock up bicycles.

Taxi

• We will implement a sign up sheet for those who would like to carpool in a taxi to similar areas.

Not sure how to get home after an event? Talk to our team on the night!

Check our socials for detailed access post nearer to the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Nest, 33-35 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

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