Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterOne of the (many) things that we Londoners are so proud of is that it is steeped in so many historical places, traditions, and institutions yet each one of them have managed to keep relevant to the needs of todays’ society and culture. The Bishopsgate Institute is one such place. Established in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterGet your 2023 date books out and make a note that Sunday 15th January has the totally unmissable tribute to Warhol Superstar Jayne Country . It’s hard to believe that this American punk rock trailblazer and underground theater performer, known for her wild stage shows and songs such as “Man Enough to Be a … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterI’ve never understood the dearth of queer indie-rock bands. As a community, we love music, and dancing and have a lot to say, but for some reason, this rarely translates into good old rock bands. Step up MAN ON MAN. Hailing from New York, MAN ON MAN are ex Faith No More keyboardist … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterManchester UK is so gaaaaaaay it’s where the original QUEER AS FOLK was set. Years on and its world-famous Gay Village is host to Manchester Pride’s ultimate street part. This year the organizers are planning to make it even more diverse by a space for all of the different members of our LGBTQ+ family … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterMaps carve borders through landscapes. Clothes are maps for the body. Both are arbitrary constructs, omnipresent in our society, and have a real impact on people. Mapping Gender is a multisensory exhibition of dance, image, scent, sound and research. It’s an invitation to explore the parallels between cartography and historical clothing through a lens of … Continue reading