Black LGBT People take centre stage in a series of events in late August/September 2007. Contrary to the view that Black LGBT people are invisible and on the margins, a series of events in August/September 2007 show the vibrancy and confidence of Black LGBT communities in the UK. These events showcase the talents of same gender loving Black people, offer opportunities to learn, be moved, meet and socialise. They also herald the fact that Black LGBT people form a central part of our society and communities; gay and Black.
Get your diaries out – it’s going to be a busy couple of weeks!
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August
16th An evening with Thomas Glave. 7-9 pm Gay’s The Word Bookshop Marchmont St Bloomsbury Thomas Glave the author of the collection Whose Song? and Words To Our Now: Imagination and Dissent, will be reading from his latest collection of uproarious essays, Our Caribbean: A Gathering of Lesbian and Gay Writing from the Antilles.
18th UK Black Pride. 11am-8pm Regent’s College, Regent’s Park. A fun filled day of music and artistic entertainment, live performances by the hottest new acts, music by London's best DJ's, a market place and information stalls and much more. There will be something for everyone to enjoy and more importantly the festival is an opportunity to proudly support and celebrate the talents, successes and achievements of the UK's Black, Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender community.
18th UK Black Pride After Party. 11pm – 5am Queer Nation @ Crash, Vauxhall. DJs include Asha (Choice FM), Luke Howard, Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson + regular QN superstars Supadon and DJ Philly
19th Bootylicious at the Beach. 12.30, Sunday afternoon Bristol Urban beach. The culmination of the Bristol LGBT Fringe Week
19th Bad @ Ghetto Post Soho Pride Party. 7pm-2am Ghetto, Falconberg Mews, Soho. This is going to be THE funkiest after Soho Pride Party - R&B Hip Hop Electro and Dancehall, just a short stumble from the Candy Bar stage where the best music will be found. Bad MC Brandy and DJ Philly join Kris D and Freddie Thomas
22nd The Hook Up. 7pm – 12 Rush Bar, Frith Street, Soho. BGMAG is proud to present the Hook Up, a new and exciting bi-monthly social gathering for Black Gay Men and their friends. The hook up will bring Black Gay Men together in a friendly atmosphere. The Hook Up is a project of BGMAG providing an alternative and refreshing way of socialising in the capital’s ever changing and vibrant gay scene
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23rd SINGSTAR EXTRAVAGANZA @CAFE DE PARIS 7PM-2AM CHARITY BALL £10 A benefit for HIV charity Body and Soul. On stage 2 super houses will compete for trophies with performances by the Legendary Benny Ninja, Adrian Xtravaganza, Princess Xtravaganza, Pony Zion (the new way vogueing superstar!) and Jo Jo. Supported by Horse Meat Disco, Guilty Pleasures, Circus, Jodie Harsh, Jonny Woo. It will mix SingStar and Vogueing in a way never seen before. Particpate or spectate! 12 Heats, 6 Categories, celeb judges include Kelly Osbourne, Giles Deacon, June Sarpong. Visit http://www.myspace.com/singstarvip
24th Luv-ah-Rave. 8pm – 2am. Essence Tapas Bar, Carthusian St Farringdon EC1. Raving for the more mature crowd. DJs include DJ Silk and DJ Jon Jon. Includes a Tapas Bar and Carnival Cocktail Bar from 8-11pm with extra doses of salsa and soca, then from 11pm, the tro’ down party kicks in! All for £10. Visit www.luv-ah-rave.com for further information
25th Outburst UK Pride Festival. 12- 7pm, Renaissance Rooms, Vauxhall. The first annual Outburst UK Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival titled “Bursting with Pride”, takes place on Saturday, 25 August 2007 in Vauxhall, south London. The day will run from Midday till 7pm after which we will continue the party at the Chocolate Lounge, Kennington from 10pm till 5am. After-party is free with wristband. Headlining on the main stage are Angie Brown, Carol Jiani, Mz Fontaine, and Rowetta and Ashley McKenzie from the X Factor series.
Outburst UK is still looking for volunteers to help on the day – if this could be you email
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26th Caribana Rep Ur Flag Carnival Jamboree. 10pm-5am, Club Factory, Vauxhall. Celebrating Caribana’a 2nd Anniversary DJs include Biggy C, Philly and Alexx. First 100 guests get free limited edition double CD. Visit www.caribanaclub.com for more information
September
3rd Naz Project London AGM and Annual Celebration. The Naz Project London reports back to its friends, users, colleagues and stakeholders including a celebration of the communities it serves, South Asian, Horn of Africa, and Latin American. For further information visit www.naz.org.uk
4th – 15th Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at Sadler’s Wells. A must see. Visit www.sadlerswells.com to book tickets.
8th Men of Colour Magazine and Bootylicious Birthday Party. 10pm – late Area, Vauxhall. Headline act Kele le Roc and the chance to win a trip for two to Jamaica!
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