BUTCH REVIVAL: Bring Yer Backpack!
Manchester's inter-generational Lesbian disco!
DRESS TO IMPRESS · 18+
PLEASE RESPECT THE DRESSCODE! 1950s-1990s. Subcultures celebrated, lesbians United!
(inspiration photos over on Facebook/Instagram @butchrevival )
- Classic Butch/Femme
- 1950s-1990s attire
- 50s Rockabilly & Teds
- 60s Mods & Skins
- 70s Ska & Soul
- 80s Rave & Rebel
- 90s Britpop & Streetwear
- SM Dykes
- British Asian Lesbians dress code (sarees/salwar kameez/yer dad’s shirt, watch n jeans, see more on @bal.br Instagram)
- yer finest suit, yer dad’s old footy kit! Yer ma’s prom dress, yer skinny eyebrows!
LAST ENTRY 8:30PM
EXPECT DANCING & BARE CHESTS
Our DJs will play you sounds of the 70s/80s/90s
Ad example: Describe something you're wearing, if you're butch/stud/femme/other & who you're in to (E.g. ‘Butch top wearing blue chain & spiked hair looking for high femme to dance with’)
Confession ad example: ‘I only wear red lace underwear’
WELFARE OFFICER
Our welface officer is there for any questions you may have on the night. If you feel unwell or are made to feel uncomfortable at any point, our welfare officer is there to listen. If you're over stimulated and would like someone to talk to, please see our welfare officer.
DRAG KING CHAOS & DANCEFLOOR FILTH
- 19:00 onwards: Confession booth & Merch from Butch Revival & more (Main hall)
- DJs bringing you ska/punk/rock/new wave/hacienda/70s, 80s, 90s bangers
- Butch/femme gogos
- Welfare officer on duty
BAR (card only)
- Seated area
- Arm wrestling
- Fresh pizza
LAST ENTRY 8:30PM | Boogie in the boozer
Please note that this community night is an independent event set up by a butch mod, butch skinhead and British Asian lesbian. Founder: Louise Dalgleish (The Butch Order), Co-organiser: Kate Butler (Ruff Crest Magazine) and Co-organiser: Pig Skin Mayhem (British Asian Lesbians) to provide a space for butches, studs & their lovers.
The ticket is priced to keep the event running for as long as possible. We are so grateful to be able to bring together Manchester's lesbian community for one night a month
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR GRASSROOTS VENUES
Withington Public Hall serve cold beverages & hot pizza. Outside food & drink will be confiscated. Respect our venue!
ACCESS INFO
- To request one personal assistant/carer ticket, please instagram message @butchrevival or email butchorder@outlook.com
- Ground floor accessible (Main hall/pizza/bar)
- Upstairs space only accessible by stairs & ground floor bog is not wheelchair accessible.
- This event is run by a severely disabled dyke and neurodivergent individuals.
- Contact @butchrevival or butchorder@outlook.com for Accessibility information