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"One for the queer history books! This new photobook curated by Conqueer brings together Bristol’s major LGBTQI+ collectives, sharing anecdotes and paraphernalia to document the story of the city’s contemporary queer scene. Get down to Kit Form to celebrate the launch and grab an exclusive first copy."
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A event held at KIT FORM on Thursday 10th July. The event starts at 18:30.
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.
Bristol Pride 1977/2010
Horseplay 2011
PLU 2012
DTYM 2014
Bitch Please! 2016
Lash Stackers 2019
Brizzle Boys 2017
Kiki 2017
Punka 2017
Booty Bass 2018
Grrrl Crush 2018
Wig In A Box Promotions 2018
Bristol Ballroom 2019
Dolce Vita 2019
Slaughterhaus 2019
SNOG 2019
CONQUEER 2021
Crotch 2021
Health & Beauty 2021
Misscoteque 2021
Queer Haus of Bristol 2021
Queerky 2021
Bristol Butch Bar 2022
Divergence 2022
Femmegeddon 2022
House of Boussé 2022
Soft Butch 2022
Soz Lad 2022
T4T 2022
Fagbutt 2023
House of Mannington 2023
Trangression.FM 2023
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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]
Entry requirements: 18+
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.
Bristol Pride 1977/2010
Horseplay 2011
PLU 2012
DTYM 2014
Bitch Please! 2016
Lash Stackers 2019
Brizzle Boys 2017
Kiki 2017
Punka 2017
Booty Bass 2018
Grrrl Crush 2018
Wig In A Box Promotions 2018
Bristol Ballroom 2019
Dolce Vita 2019
Slaughterhaus 2019
SNOG 2019
CONQUEER 2021
Crotch 2021
Health & Beauty 2021
Misscoteque 2021
Queer Haus of Bristol 2021
Queerky 2021
Bristol Butch Bar 2022
Divergence 2022
Femmegeddon 2022
House of Boussé 2022
Soft Butch 2022
Soz Lad 2022
T4T 2022
Fagbutt 2023
House of Mannington 2023
Trangression.FM 2023
-
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
-
£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]
Entry requirements: 18+
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