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"A stacked smorgasbord of Bristol queer scene big-hitters with an added warm-n-fuzzy fundraiser bonus - let the team behind Transcend Fest carry you from daytime clothes swap/hangout wholesomeness to late-night live performance and dancefloor extravaganza ft. drag, burlesque, DJs + more."
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A gig held at Exchange on Saturday 20th January. The event starts at 20:00.
After an incredible first event in July, we're raising money for Transcend Festival 2024!
FREE COMMUNITY DAY (no ticket required)
12:30-3:30pm
Exchange main room
Join us for a clothes swap and sale, a festive gift exchange table, and a chance to connect and re-connect with the community. Bring your unwanted clothes and gifts along to donate! All ages are welcome, although we do ask under 14s to be accompanied by an adult.
FUNDRAISER GIG & RAFFLE
8pm-2am
Exchange main room 18+
Hosted by local legend Mariana Trench, we'll be joined by a line-up of incredible trans and non-binary performers and DJs for an evening of etherial synth-pop, bass-driven pop-house, dubstep, hardcore and more! Take part in the raffle for a chance to win a range of prizes, including beautiful handmade gifts from local queer artists, a tattoo voucher, and tickets to local queer events.
Francis Strange / Mariana Trench / Rubie / RED / cutmesum.flac / Mollie Rush / Tommy Sinewave
Transcend Festival is a weekend of workshops and performance, by and for the trans, non-binary, intersex, and gnc community in the South West.
SLIDING SCALE TICKET PRICES
We want Transcend events to be welcoming and accessible to all trans, non-binary, intersex, questioning, and gnc members of the community. The following guidelines are to help you decide which ticket price is best for you.
No one turned away for lack of funds, get in touch at [email protected] to arrange funded tickets
Unwaged Ticket Tier:
I frequently worry about meeting my basic needs and don’t always achieve this
I sometimes can’t afford public or private transport
I can rarely afford to buy tickets to events
I qualify for government and/or voluntary assistance, such as benefits or food banks
Low Wage Ticket Tier:
I sometimes worry about meeting my basic needs, but still often achieve them
I am employed or have regular source of income
I can sometimes afford to buy tickets to events
I might have access to financial savings
General Ticket Tier:
I am comfortably able to meet my basic needs
I can afford transport
I regularly buy tickets to events
I have access to financial savings
Solidarity Ticket Tier:
I meet the criteria for a Low Wage or General ticket, and want to use some of my disposable income to support Transcend and allow a higher proportion of low cost tickets to be available
Entry requirements: 18+
FREE COMMUNITY DAY (no ticket required)
12:30-3:30pm
Exchange main room
Join us for a clothes swap and sale, a festive gift exchange table, and a chance to connect and re-connect with the community. Bring your unwanted clothes and gifts along to donate! All ages are welcome, although we do ask under 14s to be accompanied by an adult.
FUNDRAISER GIG & RAFFLE
8pm-2am
Exchange main room 18+
Hosted by local legend Mariana Trench, we'll be joined by a line-up of incredible trans and non-binary performers and DJs for an evening of etherial synth-pop, bass-driven pop-house, dubstep, hardcore and more! Take part in the raffle for a chance to win a range of prizes, including beautiful handmade gifts from local queer artists, a tattoo voucher, and tickets to local queer events.
Francis Strange / Mariana Trench / Rubie / RED / cutmesum.flac / Mollie Rush / Tommy Sinewave
Transcend Festival is a weekend of workshops and performance, by and for the trans, non-binary, intersex, and gnc community in the South West.
SLIDING SCALE TICKET PRICES
We want Transcend events to be welcoming and accessible to all trans, non-binary, intersex, questioning, and gnc members of the community. The following guidelines are to help you decide which ticket price is best for you.
No one turned away for lack of funds, get in touch at [email protected] to arrange funded tickets
Unwaged Ticket Tier:
I frequently worry about meeting my basic needs and don’t always achieve this
I sometimes can’t afford public or private transport
I can rarely afford to buy tickets to events
I qualify for government and/or voluntary assistance, such as benefits or food banks
Low Wage Ticket Tier:
I sometimes worry about meeting my basic needs, but still often achieve them
I am employed or have regular source of income
I can sometimes afford to buy tickets to events
I might have access to financial savings
General Ticket Tier:
I am comfortably able to meet my basic needs
I can afford transport
I regularly buy tickets to events
I have access to financial savings
Solidarity Ticket Tier:
I meet the criteria for a Low Wage or General ticket, and want to use some of my disposable income to support Transcend and allow a higher proportion of low cost tickets to be available
Entry requirements: 18+
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