On Saturday, November 5, MOBILISE will hold their final queer power party of the year at The Exchange in Centenary Square, Birmingham from 8pm until midnight.
This accessible sober dance party and silent disco is free to attend and has been “created specifically to empower people to dance, take up space, feel confident and celebrate themselves. MOBILISE is a party for anyone who has felt like they don’t belong in existing LGBTQ+ [spaces], we are a pro-fat, pro-trans, pro-disabled, pro-women, anti-racist, alcohol free, pro-fabulous clubbing environment.”
The space includes step-free access, a dedicated quiet space, alcohol-free cash bar service, plenty of comfortable seating, accessible gender-inclusive bathrooms, and an all-gendered private dressing space, to ensure that everyone can be included. What’s more, they also offer travel bursaries for anyone who feels unsafe to travel publicly, for example, trans and gender non-conforming people.
The event begins with an optional social dance session led by MOBILISE artists to help get people comfortable learning some simple moves. Then this final event of the year will see DJ Maxx Gentleman on the decks from 9pm, followed by DJ Just Soriah from 10pm. Plus, there will also be performances from Fatt Butcher, Ginny Lemon, Luna Mystique, Mama Mamba, Bonnie Wheelass, Eric Scutaro and more throughout the night.
While this event is free, the venue has limited capacity so advanced booking is recommended. Tickets and further information can be found online.
MOBILISE is the creation of Fatt Butcher’s Fatt Projects and is presented by the Birmingham 2022 Festival in partnership with Birmingham Pride. The event is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Arts Council, England.
