See how to get involved in Ladyfest Brighton!
Ladyfest Brighton is a non-profit D.I.Y. festival
taking place in various venues around Brighton on the
20th-23rd October 2005.
Organised primarily by women
for the benefit of the wider community, Ladyfest
Brighton will showcase performances by bands, visual
artists, fashion designers, writers, film-makers,
dancers, zine creators, teachers, students and activists.
Ladyfest first took place in Olympia,
Washington in 2000, and since then it has spead to over 50
cities world-wide.
Ladyfest Brighton joins a global movement of young women promoting women and queer
based projects, arts and activism in their communities.
The principle is simple: a group of volunteers come
together and plan a four-day festival encompassing
workshops, education, networking, the discussion of politics, and
reclaiming culture from mega-corporate interest.
Ladyfest is all about creating an alternative kind of
space; friendly, non-cliquey events where people
can can come together, have a great time, and
celebrate the diversity and strength of female talent across the arts.
We aim to make women's work in the arts and creative industries, more visible. We aim to promote and encourage
activity and activism over apathy.
We hope to introduce and encourage more women to creativley express themselves, to get involved in their communities and to develop
leadership qualities.
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Q: What is Ladyfest Brighton?
A: Ladyfest Brighton (LFB) is a volunteer-run, multi-media festival
that features art, music, workshops, and panel
discussions by, for, and about women.
The festival
will promote the work of independent and underground
artists, musicians and activists from our local
community and beyond.
Q: When and where will Ladyfest Brighton take place?
A: Ladyfest B will be held on 20-23rd October 2005 but
keep an eye out (via the HAPPENINGS page) for all the monthly fundraisers taking
place in Brighton and around the UK. During the
festival most events will be held at galleries, clubs,
coffeehouses, universities, social centres and art
spaces through the city centre, Hove and Kemptown.
Q: Who is performing/speaking/showing their art?
A: Visit our NEWS section (INFORMATION > NEWS) for weekly updates and the
UPCOMING section (HAPPENINGS > UPCOMING) to plan your calender! Nearer the festival itself, an online programme will be up and available for download.
Q: Who is organizing the event?
A: A collective of ladies, women, girls, and guys --
many of whom are artists, musicians, and activists
themselves.
Q: Is Ladyfest Brighton trans inclusive?
A: Yes! It's not part of the Ladyfest Brighton mission to
exclude, define, or label.
Q: Can men be involved in Ladyfest Brighton?
A: Yes! Men can help to organise the festival, attend
events (although some specific events may be ladies
only), and help raise funds.
Q: How can I get involved in planning and organizing
Ladyfest B?
A: 1. Email info@ladyfestbrighton.co.uk and let us know what you can share with us - resources, ideas, time...
2. You can also go to the SUBMIT TO LADYFEST BRIGHTON section of the information pages of this website to check on upcoming projects that need help, and to download PDF application forms (for consideration as a performer/band, workshop/speaker)
3. Keep your eyes on the NEWS section (INFORMATION > NEWS) for Help Wanted notices!
4. We have committees organising art, films, bands, djs, zines, workshops, finance and press and meetings are open to
all at all stages of planning.
To find out more about these committees or sign up, visit the COMMITTEE pages.
5. If you have a talent or a passion for writing, drawing, musing or critique then the LFB ZINE needs you. It will be published and distributed for the festival, but in the mean time we will have a few bits and pieces of interest on-line. Find out more by visiting the page!
Q: Can I volunteer at the actual festival without
getting involved in planning or organising?
A: Yes, Ladyfest Brighton will need many volunteers during
the event in October. We will have more information on
the website nearer the time.
Q: Where are the funds coming from?
A: As a group with non-profit status, Ladyfest B will
raise money from donations, sponsorships, benefits and
grants, as well as collecting revenue from the sale of tickets, festival passes, and Ladyfest merchandise.
Q: Where will the eventual profits from Ladyfest B go
to?
A: Any profits from Ladyfest B will be donated to
Brighton Refuge, Truth About Rape, RAWA (Revolutionary Association of Women of Afghanistan) and Threshold.
More information about our chosen charities will be going up in a dedicated section of the website in the coming weeks.
Q: How can I buy passes?
A: Full-week and day passes, as well as tickets to
individual events, will be available for purchase
online and via specific Brighton based outlets:Edgeworld (01273 325 440), Rounder (01273 628 262) and Resident (01273 606 312).
Q: How can I donate or help sponsor Ladyfest B?
A: We accept a many types of donations and event
sponsorship. For more information, see the SPONSORSHIP section of this page. You can also email us at sponsorship@ladyfestbrighton.co.uk with any questions.
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