Event Schedule
- Doors Open: 7:00 PM
- Panel Discussion: 7:30 PM
- Food & Community Gathering: 9:00 PM
- Performances: 10:00 PM
- Party (DJs): 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Ticket Options
- Party Only → Entry 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM
- Panel + Food + Performances Only → Entry 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- All Inclusive (Panel, Food, Performances + Party) → Entry 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Last Entry: 1:00 AM
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Panel Discussion - “MOBO & Queerness ”
A panel discussion on the huge impact Queer people have had on MOBO (music of Black origin) and popular music of the last century.
Music of Black origin by queer artists includes pioneering blues artists like Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, Rock & Roll innovator Little Richard, disco legend Sylvester, house music innovator Frankie Knuckles, and contemporary artists such as Janelle Monáe, Frank Ocean, Big Freedia, Syd, Dua Saleh, and serpentwithfeet. These artists have significantly shaped genres like blues, soul, disco, house, and more, contributing to diverse musical landscapes and advocating for LGBTQ+ visibility.
Our panel will discuss this formidable history and why nobody knows about it or celebrates it.
“Nyam dong de food”
From 21:00 - 22:00 Black food will be available. 
Food plays a significant role in enriching cultural identity and is a catalyst for Black and ethnic groups to connect with their values of community and fellowship, beyond bloodline relatives.
Come leh we nyam/eat and make new friends!
The Meaning of "Nyam"
- Caribbean & West African Origin:
The word "nyam" is derived from Wolof and Fula languages, common in West Africa and the Caribbean.
- "To Eat":
In these languages, "nyam" (or variations like nyami) means "food" or "to eat".
- Cultural Context:
The use of "nyam" often carries a sense of authentic, flavorful, and satisfying food
DJ's - Timings for the night to be announced.
Knayohmi (AKA Naomi)
Khayohmi is a DJ who plays music to make people move. Her sets are built on rhythm, groove, and soulful energy — technically and emotionally danceable. Growing up between the soulful Motown and disco sounds of her mum’s side and the vibrant Caribbean rhythms of soca and calypso from her dad’s side, Knayohmi developed a love for music that celebrates both heart and beat. Immersed in London’s dynamic music scene, she blends these influences into sets that get bodies moving, hearts lifted, and audiences lost in the joy of dance.
Mica Coca - DJ / founder / resisdance / uk
Mica is a London based DJ hailing from Manchester. While she plays internationally, London and all its culture is the heart of their performance. Playing in venues such as The Tate, The V&A, Royal Academy of Arts, Somerset house and Dalston Superstore Mica brings the vibrations of energetic House music, elements of Chicago and New York, and mixes it with UK garage to pay homage to their influences. Music is a lifelong passion, and Mica brings that love to create safe spaces for marginalised people. She is the co-founder of QTPOC club nights such as Resisdance and Nite Dykes. The power of music brings people together and energises her to fight for common causes such as housing and LGBT rights in London. Resisdance throw fundraiser parties that raise money for grassroots campaigns and also puts on free DJ workshops for women and non-binary people. Mica is recognised in the London Scene as an activist who regularly plays for iconic queer club nights in East London
Ivicore
Tryb
Lit DJ serving tunes at renowned club events, especially on the QTIPOC London scene. TrYb is the Music editor at THIIIRD and host on THIIIRD Waves. She is also the co-founder of Regayton club night and part of Hot Sauce DJ's. Obsessed with the music from the diaspora she weaves together an eclectic mix of Afrobeats, Baille funk, Bass, Regaeton, Dembow and Bashment, into fantastic mixes.
Cheza Lucina
DJ CHEZA LUCINA is a multi-dimensional artivist. Curating sets that weave big bassy grooves together, exposing the underground sounds from all around. Travelling across space from South London to South Africa, over to South America and back to St.Vincent. spanning genres from soca, dembow and amapiano to jungle, dubstep and garage! You'll find CHEZA LUCINA on the stage in the UK every weekend playing for events and venues like Somerset House, Secret Garden Party, Howl, Riposte, Queer Rave, Popola and more.Resident: @popula_uk @feltsoundsystem @goldfatrecords @queerravesoundsystem
Maldita Vaina
Maldita Vaina is a Sudanese/Dominican non-binary DJ who will be in London by that day and is focused on Afro Caribbean genres. Dominican Sudanese DJ exploring sonic possibilities within a fantastical queer and irreverent Caribbean (post) club wake.
Performers
Lei Di Dai (Live Performance): names by Rolling Stone magazine the Brazilian Queen of Dancehall, she is at an European tour, and would potentially be around by the date.