Discerning scene musings from the princess of East London!
Have you got a favorite place to go to, a fave thing to do or actually a fave thing to wear? My tastes go in phases, and I get totally obsessed with a place or activity or even a bit of tired old drag, which ultimately becomes a signature look!
Anyway this week we’re looking forward to some ‘archive’ from photographer Derek Ridgers, who releases a new book documenting subcultures from the 1970’s to the present day, with a pop up installation of his work at the Old Truman Brewery. It launches on 4th October at 6:30pm-10pm and yes subculture lovers, I’ll be djing at the launch. It then continues every day till Sunday 7th October from 11am as part of ARTBLOCK.
Back for Trouble – Friday Night Drag Tag Brawl at The Glory on Friday 5th October Baby Lame and Crystal Beth run riot from 9pm till 2am. A really hilarious evening and I’m not just saying that because I’m DJing at it lol! Anyway come and see us!
This is a bit of an evening to night takeover… from 5pm Queer Migrant Takeover: Deeper Routes on Saturday 6th October at the Rich Mix as part of And What? Queer Arts Festival presents a full program of performance, film, dinner and dance till 3am. Catch DJ Pxssy Palace, Dj Neiva in the evening dance party. Performance and dialogue from SPIT, Thierry Alexandre, Lucia Pazzini to name just a few. Go to andwhatfest.com for all the info!
A good old gay rave, yes! Batty Bass is on Saturday 6th October with DJs Hannah Holland & MAMA and Josh Caffe. Get yourselves up to Hackney Wick and check into The Yard from 10pm till 4am. Get on the list, pay at the door or get a ticket online it’s going to be great!
Over at the Eagle in Vauxhall, it’s time for Debbie does The Stevie Nicks Party on Saturday 6th. An indie night with a twist, with performances from Crystal beth and hostesses Stella Meltdown and Cassandra. Plus DJs Sina Sparrow and Xander Bernhard from 9pm till 4am.
My fave ‘queer dance party’ is back AHMD (Anal House Meltdown) on Saturday 6th October at Bloc South. OMG super excited to join DJs Andy Butler, Soda Palms, Total Freedom, Proscenium, Jeffrey Hinton, Prem Deep and GHL Please at the mega rave from 11pm till 8am. Expect pounding beats and majorness, plus video art monitor visuals from Henry Mills, I mean what more could you ask for? Oh, backrooms of course!!!
All these things going on…on Sunday 7th October, Pink Oktoberfest 2018, in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 4 till 11pm, is where our drag stars go to the campest bierhaus themed fest and fairground you’ve ever imagined! Performances from John Sizzle, Ginger Johnson, Dave The Bear, Grace Shush, Shesus & the Sistas and Yoko Fomo. pinkoktoberfest.com
Looking ahead you need to book in for Jonny Woo’s Un-Royal Variety 2018 on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th October at the Hackney Empire. Full scale line up for this 2 night queer culture vultures night out! The word ‘spectacular’ has been bandied about and yes there’s all areas of fabularity under one roof covered tonight, from opera singing drag star Le Gateau Chocolat to underground persona Christeene. Lavinia Co Op, Margo Marshall, Myra Dubois and the Kate Middleton Choir. There’s so much going on I can’t fit all on here so go to hackneyempire.co.uk/unroyal and get a ticket!
Do know what it’s ‘showtime’ everywhere this weekend in it! The mother of all super cult galas the Alternative Miss World is on this Saturday 20th October at the Shakespeare’s Globe and starts at 6pm to 11.30pm. Since 1972 artist Andrew Logan has been hosting this beyond pageant where the winner is crowned in the sparkling jewels Andrew is famous for creating after parading through traditional sections with a twist. This year the theme ‘peace and love’ is on our contestants minds so get ready for a real slice of London subculture at this unique event.
