The London Queer Nightlife Research Study is investigating the impact of COVID-19 on London’s queer communities and queer nightlife, focusing on the experiences of queer creative practitioners.
By queer creative practitioners we mean you! All types of performers, artists, dancers, drag kings & queens & things, promoters, technicians, Dj’s, voguers and all those in-between!
With reports of 85% of workers considering leaving the nightlife sector, and a collapse in jobs and working hours over the past year, there is no doubt COVID-19 has been hugely impactful. However, the impact on the queer community has not been considered, including how intersecting factors such as ethnicity, class, disability and age result in disproportionate impact.
This study wants to explore the impact on queer creative practitioners to improve our understanding of this issue and make policy and practice recommendations. This is our chance to BUILD BACK QUEERER!