Brown Suga //LGBTQ+ History Month Party

Dance social party and Kizomba Dance Class for queer women, non-binary & trans folx.

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Overview

BROWN SUGA // LGBTQ+ History Month // Queer AUNTIES & Futures Reimagined 🔥🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with an elegant afternoon-to-evening queer social and party curated by queer Black and POC folx. Brown Suga is an intentional space that centres queer women, queer Global Majority, non-binary and trans folx, and their friends. We cultivate a welcoming, good-vibes-only environment where our community can meet, dance, and build lasting connections. Hosted inside the beautiful, newly opened Sir Devonshire Square Hotel, this edition invites us to honour our past while stepping confidently into what’s next. Expect soft lighting, a stylish setting with access to outdoor space, food, room to move, and space to connect. Whether you’re dancing, talking, or meeting someone new, Brown Suga is a gathering shaped to mobilise our community and imagine new possibilities. This is why we are dedicating February to queer aunties and our queer futures. The day starts with Queer Kizomba dance class led by The Blacker The Berry Project, offering a welcoming introduction to sensual movement, Afro-diasporic music, and traditional dance. No partner or prior experience is required. As the evening unfolds, DJs take over the room with a mix of old-school, nostalgic 90s sounds, Disco, R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Border-free music, Afro-Latin, Dancehall, and Soca, creating an atmosphere where conversation flows as easily as the music. ✨ THEME: QUEER AUNTIES & FUTURES REIMAGINED🔥 Dress for the future you imagine. Tailored suits, Dapper, flowing dresses, bold silhouettes, and expressive styling are encouraged but not mandatory. Come to dance. Stay to talk. Leave having moved your body and expanded your circle, Whether you arrive with friends, partner(s), or on your own, you’re invited to our hosted mixer designed to make meeting others feel easy and natural. Food will be available throughout the event until 22:00, so you can refuel, linger, and enjoy the evening without rushing. The venue is wheelchair accessible. 📍 Venue: Sir Devonshire Square Hotel, 5 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YE 📅 Date: Saturday 28 February 🕓 Time: 16:00 – 22:00 (Doors open at 16:00) 💃🏾 Dance Class: 16:15 – 18:15 (Queer Kizomba with The Blacker The Berry Project) 🎶 DJs: 18:30 – 22:00 💙 Limited free tickets available (for those who need them) 💙 £10 Black + POC tickets (party entry only) 💙 £12 Non-QTIPOC tickets (party entry only) 💙 £10 Queer Kizomba Dance Class only

Highlights

Queer Kizomba Class

Come and try Kizomba, a class suitable for seasoned dancers or those who have never tried Kizomba before. This workshop is perfect for you to immerse yourself in the beautiful rhythms and sensual moves of this Angolan dance style. Dance class by The Blacker The Berry Project

Roxxxan

Originally from Birmingham, Roxxxan is a powerhouse rapper, model, and DJ, and one of London’s favourite hosts. Known for her commanding presence and genre-blending sound, she brings unapologetic energy to every space she steps into. Whether on the mic or behind the decks, Roxxxan creates electric moments that keep crowds moving. She’ll be bringing the vibes, beats, and undeniable energy to Brown Suga for a night you won’t want to mis

Dj Miller Black

DJ Miller Black brings deep grooves, sharp selections, and serious dancefloor intuition. Known for seamless blends and feel-good energy, her sets move effortlessly across genres while keeping the crowd locked in. Expect infectious rhythms, soulful moments, and a sound that keeps the floor alive from start to finish.

DJ Joy

London-based DJ Joy is a South Asian DJ whose heritage strongly shapes her sound, blending desi influences with UK and US hip hop, house, dancehall, afrobeats, reggaeton, reggae, and LGBTQ+ pop and rap. Her genre-spanning mixes have been featured on BBC 1XTRA, Asian Network, and Reprezent Radio. Known for her immaculate presence and border-free music selections, she creates vibrant, high-energy sets that connect with diverse audiences.

Sir Devonshire Square Hotel - Venue

We’ve partnered with Sir Devonshire Square Hotel, a new boutique hotel and private members’ club in East London. This inclusive, queer-friendly venue offers our community the chance to enjoy a luxurious atmosphere in a wonderful social setting.

(tsunami) Tânia Miranda de Carvalho (she/her)

Tânia Miranda de Carvalho (she/her) is a London-based Portuguese actor, performer, host and curator of Angolan and Bissau-Guinean descent. Her practice spans acting, movement and dance performance, crowd engagement, cultural curation and creative writing. She has extensive experience in workshop facilitation, event hosting and stage performance, and is currently an Associate Artist with state of the [art] collective, UK Producer for The Blacker The Berry Project, and a Host at Chocolate Kizomba.

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 and building community for Queer Women & non-binary , Global Majority and Creatives.

The Blacker The Berry Project

The Blacker The Berry Project is a multidisciplinary arts collective championing emerging Black LGBTQ+ artists of African, Caribbean, Latin and South American descent through creative, cultural and social interventions. Founded in 2021, the collective engages in a wide range of activities, including art exhibitions, club nights, workshops, residencies, and an exclusive retreat for Black creatives, in partnership with Vale de Moses, a family-run yoga facility in Portugal's Castelo Branco district. With over 150 collaborations worldwide – from Angola to Brazil, Nigeria to Ghana, Barbados to Jamaica, and beyond – the collective has become a safer haven for Black and Queer individuals, particularly between Portugal and the UK.

Theme: Queer Futures

Wear / dress for the future you imagine. Tailored suits, Dapper, flowing dresses, bold silhouettes, and expressive styling are encouraged but not mandatory.