Queer Square - a free day party on Solstice.
Come and help VFD celebrate a new phase in our 18yr history . This year we are becoming a charity which will allow us to continue serving the needs of our Queer community and intersectional allies.
This is a period of change and challenges for us as we move away from profit making to offering more free services and events.
While the event is partially supported by Hackney Council and Arts Council England, we still other have costs that need to be covered. If you can help us ‘ Pay it Forward’ on drinks or Donate that would be much appreciated.
This is a party, a fundraiser, an activation, a call to our community to come and share the LOVE.
Love Art Magic
VFD
The VIBES
It's an honour to have two members of our VFD family Gin and Alex, Djing the party and bringing the good vibes.
GIN - Founder of Faggamuffin Bloc Party and celebrating QTBIPOC carnival culture. Playing the best Dancehall, Soca, Bashment, Reggae and Calypso.
Gin is also a founding member of other community support groups to include Black Obsidian Sound System, Sex and Rage and Goldsnap.
Alex Loveless - Founder of the trans and non binary- led dance party Body2Body. Playing Disco, RnB, Pop, Rock and everything in between, with tunes and anthems that everyone knows and loves.
Alex is a founder of ‘La Camionera’ a lesbian bar and community space on Well street a welcome addition to Hackney nightlife culture.
We will be announcing our final set times and more performers in the next couple of weeks.
This event is free and you do need to reserve a space for free or you can support us by -
- Purchasing a discounted VFD summer cocktail/mocktail in advance with a ‘Pay It Forward’ ticket.
- Donating to us.
When purchasing a ‘Pay It Forward’ ticket you will receive a drink token which secures you a VFD summer cocktail/mocktail at the bar.
A few things to note.
Priority entry will be given to ‘Pay It Forward’ ticket holders.
To avoid queueing we advise those who purchase a ‘Pay It Forward’ ticket to arrive before 6pm.
We advise all free ticket holders to arrive before 6pm to guarantee entry.
The gates will close at 7.30 half an hour before the party ends at 8pm.
No liquids will be allowed into the square. Free water will be available at the bar.
Please check our Social Media for updates on the day.
Gillett Square is a fully accessible outdoor space, there are accessible toilets on site.