About this Event
Join us in an informal and cosy setting to enjoy live entertainment from the queer community!
Give it a go with the support of your community! Share and enjoy live music, spoken word, poetry or comedy as we champion each other in a queer safer setting.
Together we’ll create a supportive space for people to try new material and share their talents on a small stage. Whether you’re hoping to perform or will be an appreciative audience member, we welcome all LGBTQ+ people and their allies (16+) to celebrate each other and create a kind space for giving it a go!
Ideas for what you can perform:
- Poetry and spoken word
- Songs and live music (bring your own instruments or backing music)
- Dance and movement
- Comedy / stand-up
Equipment available on the night:
- Small stage area
- Seating
- Semi-acoustic guitar
- Lecturn/music stand
We’re hoping to secure (but yet to confirm):
- Small PA & 2 x mics/stands (up to 2 vocals and 1 instrument)
Who we welcome
All LGBTQ+ people aged 16+ in Edinburgh are welcome to join us.
We welcome the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community including non-binary, queer, intersex, asexual people and all identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
We also welcome people who are questioning/exploring their sexual orientation/gender identity, or who do not use labels for either.
Registration
Spaces are limited to 40 people so we need you to register in advance.
Use this Eventbrite form to register. Registration is for 1 person only. If you wish to book for someone, please make another registration using their name. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email.
You can also contact the event organiser Jules(she/they) at [email protected], or phone 0775 411 4045 and leave a message for Jules.
If something changes and you can no longer attend the event, please let us know as soon as you can so your space becomes available for someone else. You can cancel your space on Eventbrite or contact Jules.
Access
The event is hosted at LGBT Health and Wellbeing in Duncan Place.
We will send more information about the venue and how to access the event after you register (in email confirmation).
The venue and our event features:
♿️ Wheelchair access (including larger wheelchairs) with ramp and push pad automatic doors
?️ Disabled parking spaces x 2
? Accessible and gender neutral toilets
⏰ Relaxed arrivals: we’ll be at the door between 6.30-6.55 and then start performances at 7pm. For late comers (after 7pm), we will try to listen out for the bell but check the front door at least 10 minute intervals until the break around 8pm. If you arrive after this time, please be patient as we may not hear the bell first time
? Quieter space set back from main performance area & in Duncan Place reception area
If there is anything you need to talk to us in advance of the event, please contact jules:
? email [email protected]
? phone 0131 564 3970
Safer spaces
All LGBT Health and Wellbeing's events are delivered under a safer spaces commitment that we ask everyone to follow (this includes attendees, our staff and volunteers). Read our guidelines and commitment before joining the event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
LGBT Health and Wellbeing, Duncan Place Community Hub, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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