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A gig held at Rough Trade Bristol on Saturday 20th May. The event starts at 20:00.
Are you even ready for this gig Bristol??
On Saturday May 20th at Rough Trade Bristol - Punka, Bristol's alternative club night and gigs for the queer community is bringing you 3 incredible live bands and our resident drag host DIS will be looking after you all!
ARCH FEMMESIS @archfemmesis
Birthed from Nottingham’s underground queer scene, ARCH FEMMESIS are Performance Artist ZERA TØNIN and Androgynous Synthesist MEDDLA. Inspired by the aggressiveness of British punk and the eccentricity of New York Club Kids, they evoke a nostalgic nod to Queer dance culture with a fresh facelift and chemical peel.
COSMIC NINJA @cosmicninjaband
Cosmic Ninja are a powerhouse of energy with their unique fusion of rock, rave and punk sounds; combining an anti establishment message with joyful exuberance and positivity.
Described as “able to deliver for the big occasions” (Bristol Pride) and “truly a visual spectacle” (Tap the Feed Magazine) they never fail to bring down the house. Highly in demand for festivals all over the country, their raucously infectious set on the main stage at the 10,000+ capacity Bristol Pride Day was a fitting high to an extraordinary 2022 summer.
ATHENA @musiqbyathena
Artistically independent and in-control of every aspect of the songs she writes, ATHENA is an artist with a clear statement and vision that has already moved many. Based in the Bath and Bristol area, ATHENA has been creating dark alt-pop since 2020. Inspired by Those of Eden, Sugar and Labrinth her sound is both intimate and massive, delicate and explosive, taking the heartaches we all feel and projecting them back out as if to fill a cinema screen.
DIS - @hausovdismater
Our Punka host. The Nightmare of drag, Queen for the Creeple, Cabaret creature, internationally renowned host, DIS encourages you all to step out of the closet and into their nightmares! Having spent more than 10 years touring the world, DIS is a talent known far and wide for their inimitable hosting style, live sung vocals, gothic styling and gender-f**kery! Become a DIS-ciple...
DJ set to follow from Punka DJs to keep you dancing for a little while linger ;)
Grab a ticket to this unforgettable night, you won't regret it!
See you there
XOXO
Entry requirements:
On Saturday May 20th at Rough Trade Bristol - Punka, Bristol's alternative club night and gigs for the queer community is bringing you 3 incredible live bands and our resident drag host DIS will be looking after you all!
ARCH FEMMESIS @archfemmesis
Birthed from Nottingham’s underground queer scene, ARCH FEMMESIS are Performance Artist ZERA TØNIN and Androgynous Synthesist MEDDLA. Inspired by the aggressiveness of British punk and the eccentricity of New York Club Kids, they evoke a nostalgic nod to Queer dance culture with a fresh facelift and chemical peel.
COSMIC NINJA @cosmicninjaband
Cosmic Ninja are a powerhouse of energy with their unique fusion of rock, rave and punk sounds; combining an anti establishment message with joyful exuberance and positivity.
Described as “able to deliver for the big occasions” (Bristol Pride) and “truly a visual spectacle” (Tap the Feed Magazine) they never fail to bring down the house. Highly in demand for festivals all over the country, their raucously infectious set on the main stage at the 10,000+ capacity Bristol Pride Day was a fitting high to an extraordinary 2022 summer.
ATHENA @musiqbyathena
Artistically independent and in-control of every aspect of the songs she writes, ATHENA is an artist with a clear statement and vision that has already moved many. Based in the Bath and Bristol area, ATHENA has been creating dark alt-pop since 2020. Inspired by Those of Eden, Sugar and Labrinth her sound is both intimate and massive, delicate and explosive, taking the heartaches we all feel and projecting them back out as if to fill a cinema screen.
DIS - @hausovdismater
Our Punka host. The Nightmare of drag, Queen for the Creeple, Cabaret creature, internationally renowned host, DIS encourages you all to step out of the closet and into their nightmares! Having spent more than 10 years touring the world, DIS is a talent known far and wide for their inimitable hosting style, live sung vocals, gothic styling and gender-f**kery! Become a DIS-ciple...
DJ set to follow from Punka DJs to keep you dancing for a little while linger ;)
Grab a ticket to this unforgettable night, you won't regret it!
See you there
XOXO
Entry requirements:
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