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United Kingdom·October 21 2023

Brown Suga - Black History Month Party 2023

BHM Special: Voguing Master Class, Queer Party & Breaking Barriers with QTIPOC, queer women, non-binary and trans folks. 

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Overview

BROWN SUGA // Black History Month Party // Breaking Barriers: Black History, Queer Voices & Resilience 🔥🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Powered by Moonlight Experiences X The Common Press 21st October @ 7:30 pm-1 am | Common Counter, 118 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6DG Celebrate Black History Month this October, led and curated by queer Black and POC folx! Let's come together to unite, support, and unapologetically celebrate who we are. We thrive on the joy of nightlife while also delving deep into our queer Black history with inspiring voices that uplift our community. Join us early at 7:30 pm to discover how we can collectively break barriers and fortify our resilience as a community with some special guests in Fashion, Ballroom, Music and Activism. The night will be filled with a masterclass voguing workshop by Bronze West from 8:45 pm, special performances, and talented DJs. We have been cultivating a good vibes-only and welcoming environment where folx can connect, mobilize, and nurture relationships. This evening provides the need for more spaces for QTIPOC, queer women, non-binary and trans folx. Whether you are arriving with friends, partner(s) or turning up solo. You are invited to our mixer hosted by our friendly team where you can meet some new people. Limited free tickets are available (for those who need it). £7 Black + POC Tickets (party only) £10 Non-QTIPOC Tickets (party only) £15 Voguing workshop + Party £15 On the door for Party (Spaces limited) £20 on the door for voguing workshop + Party (Spaces Limited) 🦄Dance the night away with incredible QTIPOC DJs or be surrounded by queer books and hang out at The Common Press. 🔥Non-stop Disco, R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Afro-Latin, Dancehall & Soca. DJs X special guests🔥 💡 Dance party 3 Djs 1 Queer bookshop + Voguing Masterclass + Special performances

Highlights

Voguing Masterclass with Bronze West

Voguing Masterclass with Bronze West

Masterclass to learn the history, culture and art of voguing. Voguing is a dance-based art form that is just one part of Ballroom - a culture that grew from the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities in prisons and the Harlem drag ball scene.

Joy Julius

Joy Julius

Joy Julius, is a Nigerian-Swiss designer based in London. She graduated from Kingston University. She was the winner of the first FACE Excellence award. Joy has just launched her eponymous brand, JOY JULIUS. The brand draws inspiration from both her Nigerian heritage and western experiences and influences. The brand explores masculinity within different genders and features a modern and minimalist aesthetic using high quality materials. The result is a fusion of traditional and modern styles that celebrates the diversity of self-expression. “I am excited to share my designs with the world. I believe that fashion is a powerful tool for self-expression, and I want my designs to empower people to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin, regardless of their gender identities.” The newest collection is available online at JOYJULIUS.CO.UK and instagram @joyjulius__

Breaking Barriers: Black History, Queer Voices & Resilience Panel Discussion

Breaking Barriers: Black History, Queer Voices & Resilience Panel Discussion

Join queer voices who are breaking barriers in fashion, Ballroom and through activism.

DJs

DJs

Talented Black & Queer DJs, who are making waves across the UK and Internationally.

Bookshop / hangout zone

Bookshop / hangout zone

Head into the intersectional bookshop 'The Common Press' for some space to hangout.

Bronze West (Speaker)

Bronze West (Speaker)

Bronze is a movement artist and broccoli enthusiast, who has become recognised internationally for their unique & classic style of Pop Dip & Spin (aka. Old Way Vogue), since finding London's Ballroom community in 2015. They have been a driving force in making the UK Ball scene more accessible to QTBIPOC; and when not serving poses (or veg), they can be found hosting QTBIPOC-centered community events & Voguing workshops, inc. @voguerites - London's first and only weekly ballroom night

Moonlight Experiences Team

Moonlight Experiences Team

The night will be hosted by Moonlight Experiences. An award-winning queer events and travel company dedicated to the celebration of diverse LGBTQ+ culture whilst uplifting marginalised voices.

Tickets

Free tickets for those who need it (7:30pm - 1am)

FROMFree

Queer Black + POC tickets - Party Only (7:30pm - 1am)

FROM$8.82/pp

General Party Tickets Only (7:30pm-1am)

FROM$12.61/pp

Voguing Masterclass + Party Tickets (8:45pm & 9:30pm)

FROM$15.13/pp

Mixer (7pm-8pm) - This is not an entry ticket

Come to socialise early with new people. Please note this is not an entry ticket.

FROMFree

FAQs

We are making space for Black Queer folx, QTIPOC, queer women, non-binary and trans folks. Friends & allies are also welcome. 

Tickets on the door will be limited. Grab a ticket to avoid being disappointed.

Yes, the bookshop will be selling books and non-alcoholic drinks on the night

Yes, cloakroom is available at the venue for £2.

Yes, we will be having a mixer from 7:00pm, join our friendly hosts and meet some people. 

 The bar and bookshop are fully wheelchair accessible. Sadly the downstairs event space isn't wheelchair accessible

12am is the last entry! You risk not getting in, if you arrive later. Come early.

No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Email: info@moonlightexperiences.com

The event will be at the Common Counter,  Check-in through the bar entrance. 

Address: 118 Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 6DG

Brown Suga - Black History Month Party 2023

United Kingdom· October 21 2023· 6 hours

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