QUEER is an LGBTQ+ Live music event & club night that platforms indie/alternative/DIY bands from within our community. It then descends into a night of dancing with *FREE ENTRY* into the club after the bands.
Sam Fenn & Paul Michael Bowden will be spinning the best indie, punk, rock ‘n’ roll and soul. Expect to hear:
Nancy Sinatra, The Jesus and Mary Chain, ESG, Young Marble Giants, Pavement, Frank Wilson, Belle and Sebastian, Martha, Richard Hell, The Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, Lung Leg, Bauhaus, The Breeders, The Spook School, Pixies, The Cure, The Smiths, Kenickie, Pulp, David Bowie, The Show-stoppers, Talking Heads, Betty Everett, Aretha Franklin, Suede, Placebo, The Kinks, Husker Dü, The Jam, Blondie, Patti Smith, Hole, Martha, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Generation X, Joy Division, Buzzcocks, Franz Ferdinand, Sex Pistols, B-52s, They Might Be Giants, James, R.E.M, Bis, Nirvana, Wire, Sonic Youth...
...plus a load of good stuff you might not have heard of.
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COSETTE GOBATT:
Hailing from Pennsylvania, USA, singer-songwriter Cosette Gobat blends confessional lyricism with dreamy, ethereal pop. She signed her first record label, Decapolis Records, at just 14 years old in June 2012. Within that first year, she released an EP titled Moving On that helped launch her career as a performer. Whilst touring the east coast of the US during high school and she moved to Philadelphia after signing another contract with the label KBM Productions in August 2015, releasing her electronic pop EP, Blindside. Their most recent collaboration with Dutch musician Van Elst on new single Daydreamer, marks the first new music from Gobat since the release of her debut album Couteau in the summer of 2020.
During her time In Philly, she went to pursued a degree in Media Production at Temple University. In 2017. Gobat was working at radio stations as an on-air talent and photographer, and as an audio engineer at recording studios. She even began to collect her own clients and has worked with well-known artists such as The Wombats, Caroline Rose, &, The Beths.
LUCKY SUNDAY:
Lucky Sunday are a fun 3-piece formed in London during 2020 by 3 friends, Blake, Matthew & Hannah. Playing music that draw influences from a range of genre's, including grunge, indie & punk or anything that falls under the banner of “alternative rock”. They recorded their debut EP “Fake It” during lockdown in 2021, leaning in to the DIY bedroom sound necessitated due to the pandemic and having to record safely. Exploring themes of self-care & self-trust, they're a trio to keep your eyes on.
They have big plans for 2022, which is unsurprising considering they've got at least another 50 demos spanning a range of genres. Expect to see them release more music, play more shows and master the art of juggling.
Will this juggling occur on stage? You'll have to come down and see!
GUM DISEASE:
Gum Disease are a queer punk band that formed in September 2020. Hailing from London, UK they consist of Ozzie, Avery and their newest addition Rob.
They are a prolific bunch, recording & producing a number of singles and their debut album all in front-man Avery's small bedroom studio during late 2020 & 2021. They're already building a fanbase, with their debut album “I Hired a Clown For My Birthday and All I Got Was This Stupid Album!!!” already getting over 30k streams on Spotify.
Having already shared a stage with popular queer Tik-Tok upstarts The Oozes, Gum Disease are showing they've got what it takes to entertain a crowd. They will blow your mind with crunchy guitar riffs, heavy drums and powerful vocals.
They are Gum Disease and they’re gonna make your teeth fall out!
£6 Adv, £8 OTD we have a limited number of concession tickets available, please contact us for more info or if the ticket price is prohibitive for you.
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COVID-19 GUIDELINES:
Covid still hasn't gone away folks, so before you come please try to either:
- Test negative after a lateral flow test before coming to the venue
- Please consider getting a booster to keep yourself and others safe.
- Not come to the show if you have any covid symptoms
- Respect those who are still wanting to wear masks
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VENUE INFO
Paper Dress Vintage is a two-storey venue, with both the gig and QUEER being held in the upstairs venue, which is accessed by a staircase. Once upstairs there is a bar, bathrooms and the dance floor which is all on one level.
As such we'd suggest that the event is not wheelchair accessible. Folks who may have mobility issues might have issues with the stairs dependant on their condition. If anyone is using crutches etc, we will endeavour to keep the stairwell clear to help with access.
If you require any additional information regarding accessibility or anything else, feel free to contact us.
QUEER is a straight-friendly event so all are welcome! Remember to invite all your friends/allies to the event.