“Through MelanEyes” - Pioneers of their past & Ambassadors of their future. Through MelanEyes was created to focus, empower & support our melanated (POC & Indigenous) LGBTQIA+ siblings within the arts. This is a platform to connect our communities wherever we are based in this world, to let our voices be heard, our bodies to be seen, our experiences to be told and our art to be showcased.
The show will be pre-recorded and you will recieve a private YouTube link to the show on Sunday 28th June. There will be subtitled and audio described options available. This is a ticket & fundraise based event in which 50% of funds will pay performers and 50% of funds will be donated to Exist Loudly Funds.- Especially at this severe time, it is crucial that melanated (POC & Indigenous) LGBTQIA+ siblings within the arts are centred and paid.
This event is created by Romeo De La Cruz (They/Them); a Trans [No Surgery or Hormones) Non Binary Black Carribbean British, Windrush descendants Drag Mx. My heritage spans from UK, ROI, France, Montserrat, St Vincent & Puerto Rico. My path within the arts started at age 4 with dancing, dancing is my voice even till now. However in my pre-teens to late teens I was writing poetry and experimenting with spoken words. Into my early adulthood I started performing within the Cabaret & Burlesque world as a Drag Kxng. As of this present time I’m a Ambassador for BOiBOX, Boylesquer & Drag performer....lastly proud MA Hons Dance & Performance Graduate.
Though what we see today is a repeat of history; it wasn’t right then and isn’t right now but we are our “ancestors wildest dream”. As Melanin artists we walk through the FRONT DOOR, we actually see PEOPLE LIKE US in the audience, we are CONTINUING & ADDING TO ART HISTORY while we create our own and nor do we need to be told about RACIAL ETIQUETTE.
We are not here to take up space that is ORIGINALLY OURS - So before you do a show for US, do the work for US...prioritized, center & recognize!
If yo[U] can see the [N]eglect , lets speak on it [I]ndividually and spill the [T]ruth of wh[Y] there is no complete UNITY when we divide in our communities. I say this as true allies understand their privileges in this world - instead of continuing they stand with us and stepped back to do the work than ask for it! Thank you to BOiBOX & Brizzle Boyz for their full contribution.
Full line-up TBA
Hosted by Romeo De La Cruz
This event will be prerecorded and edited with subtitles and audio description available.
Donations from ticket sales will go to:
Exist Loudly Fund - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/exist-loudly-fund-to-support-queer-black-yp
BE HONEST TICKET SCALE:
£0 In needs of funds (Limited) - Please email throughmelaneyes@gmail.com
£2 Doing My Part
£4 The Hustle Is Real
£8 Comfortable to give more
£12 Buy You & Fund another
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