OUR SCENE is a collaborative project in the form of an archive book between @conqueer_events and @bristolpride highlighting important imagery, memorable short-stories and reflections by promoters and collectives who began curating events post-lockdown in Bristol until late 2023.

Designed by Willem Fox, Daniel Camargo-Grosso, George Valentine, and Beau Palmer, the publication includes further unforgettable narratives and visual art, with special mentions to photographers of this era capturing the scene which needed to be documented. OUR SCENE will also feature the promoters and collectives who began curating events pre-lockdown, looking back on what queer nightlife originally was in Bristol.

Over 30 promoters and event series' have their own personal stories to tell and imagery to display. We feel this book is a perfect opportunity to facilitate an archive for those to be recorded and appreciated. This book will act as a time capsule containing photography, event posters, hand-written letters/notes, stories, and illustrations from the collectives and individuals who encouraged self-expression and creativity, especially when the sun went down and venues opened their doors.

PLU
Slaughterhaus
DTYM
Bitch Please!
Bristol Pride
Bristol Ballroom Community
Snog
Horseplay
Kiki
Lashstackers
Wig in a Box
Punka
Brizzle Boys
House of Mannington
Booty Bass
Grrrl Crush
Conqueer
Queerky
Dolce Vita
Soz Lad
Divergence
Crotch
T4T
Transgression.FM
Queer Haus of Bristol
Soft Butch
Misscoteque
House of Boussé
Butch Bar
Fagbutt
Butch Bar
House of Savalon

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CONQUEER will be hosting a book launch event including local queer Bristol-based DJ performances with @PeoplelikeusDJ and @angelmelselector featuring posters and banners from previous LGBTQ+ events exhibited for further reflection of the Bristol queer scene. This will take place at the artist-led @kit.form, part of the official Bristol Pride festival programme.

Anyone who has pre-ordered a copy of OUR SCENE via Headfirst can attend the launch event and collect their first edition copy upon entry, or attendees who did not get a chance to pre-order can still have the opportunity to attend the show and purchase a copy, or have a dance!

Location: Jamaica Street Studios, 37 Jamaica St, Bristol BS2 8JP
Timings: 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Date: July 10th, 2025

Audio powered by @minirigs

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£17 ticket includes:
First edition print of OUR SCENE
Entry to the fabulous launch event
A free can of ARBOR (PLEASE NOTE - we only have around 60 cans, this is first come first serve. We also have some 0% alcohol free for the sober huns)

You will be able to collect your copy by our door staff upon entry*
Please purchase your copy with a memorable email address linked to your Headfirst account*

Proudly supported by the Bristol Pride Community Fund, Dooo Hub, Minirig, and ARBOR

@conqueer_events
[email protected]

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