Event Schedule
- 7 - 9pm: Social + Panel Discussion
- 9 - 9.45pm: Food + Community Gathering and Lei Di Dai (food ticket options sold out - But able to buy food on the night.)
- 9.45 - 10.30pm: Back to The Pump
- 10.30 - 11.30pm: Cheza Lucina
- 11.30 - 00.30am: Ivicore
- 00.30 - 01.30am: Tryb
- 01.30 - 02.30am: DJ Knayohmi
- 02.30 - 03.30am: Mica
- 03.30 - 04:00am: Surprise Set
- 04:00 am : End
Ticket Options
- Party Only → Entry 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM
- Panel + Food + Performances Only → Entry 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (food ticket options sold out - But able to buy food on the night.)
- 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” (food ticket options sold out - But able to buy food on the night.)
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
Performers
Lei Di Dai Lei Di Dai, singer and songwriter , crowned queen of Brazilian "Dancehall" by RollingStone magazine. The influence of Jamaican music is present in their positive lyrics and danceable beats, gaining prominence on the international Billboard for their solid career and numerous tours and connections around the world.
Back To Pump Back to Pump is a function for the Ballroom and QBIPOC fam, serving beats live from The Carpet Shop, Peckham. We come from all walks, but what brings us together? Community. We express, uplift, chant, and we vogue! Expect vogue beats, games, a few categories followed by battles and giveaways. Ending the night with some beats to get the girls moving. The floor is OTA (Open to All)- come as your elevated, most authentic self!
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
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
Ivicore Ivicore is an explosive DJ and MC hailing from Venezuela. Her style of DJing weaves together Afro-Caribbean and Latin American dancefloor heaters, across salsa, reggaeton, dancehall, moombahton, baile funk, afrobeats, and more.
Skillfully mashing up songs, Ivicore likes to take dancers on journeys of joy with her sets. She’s reliably energetic, always playing with dancers in mind.