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Three days of Action, Art and Anarchy
for queers of all sexualities


Note: This is information created prior to queeruption 1, and is obviously completely out of date, but it will give you an idea about the event, the people, and the reasons behind it.


What was it about

    The purpose of queeruption is to come together as queers of all sexualities to explore, celebrate, enjoy, learn, communicate, network, create.

Aims

    To find an alternative, both political and artistic/creative, to what we are supposed to see as a symbol of our "liberation" and to go beyond the narrow and restricting idea of the "gay" scene, world or subculture with its obsession with consumption and lack of radical politics.
Queeruption is the first ever London queercore gathering. It will happen in Brixton, south London on the last weekend of September 98, that is the 25th to the 27th. We believe that there is more to being queer than what is offered to us at the moment, and want to create a radical alternative to the commercial, and a-political gay scene. The festival is open to all, and is about us all taking initiative, creating and participating, instead of just consuming a lifestyle sold to us.
What to expect:
Bands; Performance; Parties; Film and video shows; Art exhibition; Radical sex; Workshops; Actions and lots more.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!
Most queeruption events will be held at the 121 Centre. (the gigs on Fri/Sat nights are at Brady¹s, Atlantic Rd, Brixton.) The 121 building is partially wheelchair accessible, phone for details or to arrange access. The easiest way to get to the 121 Centre is by tube to Brixton. On leaving the station, turn right onto Atlantic Rd. Follow this as it turns into Railton Rd. It takes about five minutes.
Programme:
Friday, 25th
12:00 get together @ 121
2:00 -Internet activism for cyber queers
3:00-Anarcho Sex Clubs
4:00 -Zines workshop
5:00-Pagan Ritual
6:00-Dinner and Open mike Session +Performances by:
The Divine David, Joelle Taylor
later: Sexo-poetry and bizarre magic
9:00 gig: Mouthfull/Some Sonic/Fosca/Elliott Dragon/The Exterminating Angel (at Brady's)
 Saturday, 26th
12:00 Brunch drag up/dress down session
2:00 Action for queer visibility. meeting @ 121
3:00 AIDS - Challenging orthodoxies
At some point:The art of Shoplifting, practical workshop
6:00- Please Fuck Me: Dinner and reading
with Charlotte Cooper, Michael Atavar +Marissa Carr
later: Jalopez - Noise Performance:
9:00-gig: Gertrude/The Lesbian & Gay Community/Sapphic Sluts/Go Fish/AngloCanadian (at Brady's)
Sunday 27th
12:00- 2:00 Brunch
3:00 Sex Workers Discussion: practical sex work for anarchists
4:00 Pervi Picnic in Brockwell Park
4:00 Guitars For Girls with Debbie Smith
5:00 Self Defense for queers
6:00 Dinner and Closing Discussion: What is Queercore?
8:00 acoustic stuff from Z/Christina Green/Ugly
+parties at 121 Centre on Fri/Sat nights with radical sounds from Megabitch, Offshore, Transgen, Gaya/Guillermo and others till very late.
+film and video show at the 121 basement throughout queeruption weekend.
queercore art exhibition around the building during the week before and after

Get involved!

The welcome pack we are getting together will give more details about all the stuff happening, as well as a queercore guide to London. The main things you need to know are: Accommodation: (if you need it) Will be in local squats. Bring a sleeping bag and a nice soft pillow. Food: A vegan café will be open for the entire weekend serving snacks + drinks. We will be cooking 2 meals a day and these will cost a minimal sum. (prob. a quid, free if you help)
It is still possible to contribute and get involved: film, video, zines, artwork, performance, workshops & anything queercore is welcome.
To submit artwork: (2D/3D/slides) get in touch on the following numbers or come to the centre for a hanging session on Monday, the 21 of September at 17:00
To show film or video: Send a VHS tape/super8 film to the address below, or phone to arrange delivery.
Queeruption hotline: 0171-978 8214(ansaphone)/0956-268 988