Two sexy, celebratory magazines. One night of storytelling.Wicked Words is a delicious storytelling event that continues the legacy of Wicked Women, the infamous lesbian sex zine from the 1990s, and one of Archer’s key influences. Wicked Women founder Tiger Salmon and Archer Magazine are teaming up to bring you a night of smutty storytelling, dancefloor antics and queer joy.
Our invitation extends across the generations to all folx keen to take in the zeitgeisty atmosphere of the Wicked 1990s. Come along to hear trailblazers tell tales about our raucous queer heritage, and gird your loins for some contemporary erotica that celebrates dyke and trans sexuality in all its guises.
Then it’s time to have a steamy dancefloor sesh with DJ Gay Dad!
This event will be Auslan interpreted.
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LINEUP:
Tiger Salmon (Host)
Frankie Van Kan (storyteller)
Jinghua Qian (storyteller)
Joel Bray (storyteller)
Mayhem As Nana Madge (storyteller)
Hini Hanara (storyteller)
Hugo Grrl (storyteller)
Gay Dad (DJ)
Tiger Salmon (she/they) is a queer provocateur from Naarm. In the late 1980s, when the pursuit of pleasure was a powerful political protest, Tiger and her partner Jasper launched Wicked Women, Australia’s first lesbian sex-positive zine. She now organises exhibitions and events that foster a connection to our illustrious queer history.
Archer Magazine is a UN-award-winning print publication about sexuality, gender and identity. It is published twice-yearly in Melbourne, Australia, with open-access stories online every week, focusing on lesser-heard voices and the uniqueness of intersectional queer experiences.
Wicked Women (1988–96) was a delectable zine first published by Jasper and Tiger thirty years ago when they decided Australian dykes deserved raunchy representation. Their infamous Ms Wicked competition sparked a revolution for lesbian feminists. The nineties were a wild time to be queer!
Wicked Words is a storytelling event that continues the legacy of Wicked Women by celebrating dyke and trans sexuality in all its guises. Come along to hear trailblazers tell tales about our raucous queer heritage then gird your loins for some contemporary erotica.
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ACCESS AND SAFETY:
Archer Magazine events are safer spaces. This means that upon entry, folks agree to work actively against homophobia, racism, transphobia, classism, fatphobia, ableism, and other forms of oppressive behaviour. Please let someone from the Archer team know if this safety isn’t upheld.
We acknowledge our event will take place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to Indigenous elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
This event is wheelchair accessible and will be Auslan interpreted. An in-depth acccess guide will be uploaded to the ticketing page, and emailed to ticketholders in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you have any specific access requirements, general questions, or adjustments that may help you feel comfortable, please get in touch with us by emailing [email protected].
COVID Safety:
The health and safety of our community members is our number one priority.
Free masks and sanitizers will be made available
We ask patrons to please wear a mask if you are able
Air purifiers will be operating throughout the venue
We ask that all visitors continue to practice good hygiene inside the venue
We ask that ticketholders RAT test before attending
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell or showing symptoms.
As the ticketholder, please ensure all those in attendance in your booking are aware of these recommendations, our terms and conditions and any warnings associated with the event.
If you have any questions please contact: [email protected]
Event Venue
Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, 189 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Northcote
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