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"FAKA is a project by Fela Gucci and Desire Marea, exploring “black queer bodies, navigating the cis-hetero-topia of post-colonial Africa.” Closely linked with labels like NON and Janus, their recent Amaqhawe EP is a conceptualised take on Durban’s Gqom sound, though when we caught their Euro debut at Unsound, it was something closer to Sunn O))) soundtracking a Ball. Tickets here:"
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A clubnight held at Thekla on Friday 29th June. The event starts at 21:00.
It's official. We're bringing the iconic FAKA to Bristol for a full scale night of sweaty underground sound and expressive performance, across both decks at Bristol's premier party boat Thekla.
Bring your truest self on board for our biggest unbound, anti binary summer dance party EVER! Cannot wait ♥
<3 ON BOTTOM DECK... <3
FAKA is the performance duo and cultural movement conceived by artists Fela Gucci and Desire Marea. They established the project to express their experiences as black queer bodies navigating the cis-hetero-topia of post-colonial Africa.
Mun Sing is the juddering solo project of Giant Swan‘s Harry Wright, challenging the conventions and aesthetics of modern day club culture. Dance routines, obnoxious visuals and brash costumes combine to highlight inclusivity, movement and fun.
MX World is the project of South London-based musician Poppy Tibbetts. Her work crafts traditional songwriting, sampling, sound collage and audio-processing into a unique ethereal sonic atmosphere, driven by her powerful vocal presence.
Marikiscrycrycry is creating S[ ]P[ ]A[ ]C[ ]E to dance another materialisation for *teardrops*; rejecting binary images in order to motorise the conditions and queer rites for survival; surviving in order to speak regardless of prevalent regimes of erasure; excavating the body that will be (post)humanised.
Ifeoluwa is a multifaceted DJ renowned for her R&B club cuts, regularly found dipping into post punk and UK techno on NTS Radio.
<3 ON TOP DECK... <3
Break away from the intense heat and come for a splash upstairs with notorious London madame Ms Kevin Le Grand! Ms Kevin will be hosting our special marine cabaret show filled with an intruiging microcosm of creatures from the deep sea. Line up TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Local DJ duo Queens of the Neighbourhood (Lizi and Deirdre from CHAMP) will be accompanying the show with a selection of powerhouse floorfillers!
TICKETS
Early bird: £10 + optional donation* [SOLD OUT]
General release: £12 + optional donation*
Final release: £14 + optional donation*
>>> hdfst.uk/E45599 <<<
*Donations: we're committing to booking taxis home for any QTIPOC guests who want one. Please consider adding a £2 donation to your ticket which will contribute towards funding this.
Free tickets: we're also reserving a limited number of free tickets for people on a low income who want to come but can't afford to. Just email [email protected] if you'd like one.
VENUE ACCESS
Thekla Bristol is a former cargo ship with steps by the entrance to upper and lower decks. The venue is not wheelchair accessible. Please see Thekla's website for more detailed information, and contact us at [email protected] if you have access requirements - we'll work with the venue to facilitate your needs.
OUR POLICY
We create spaces that welcome everyone. We will not tolerate and will take action against racism, misogyny, homo/trans/femmephobia and any other forms of discrimination. Please respect people's space and look after each other ♥ If you have any concerns on the night please speak to one of our team.
ABOUT US
Thorny is an artist-led platform for the underrepresented voices of Bristol and beyond.
wearethorny.com
Entry requirements:
Bring your truest self on board for our biggest unbound, anti binary summer dance party EVER! Cannot wait ♥
<3 ON BOTTOM DECK... <3
FAKA is the performance duo and cultural movement conceived by artists Fela Gucci and Desire Marea. They established the project to express their experiences as black queer bodies navigating the cis-hetero-topia of post-colonial Africa.
Mun Sing is the juddering solo project of Giant Swan‘s Harry Wright, challenging the conventions and aesthetics of modern day club culture. Dance routines, obnoxious visuals and brash costumes combine to highlight inclusivity, movement and fun.
MX World is the project of South London-based musician Poppy Tibbetts. Her work crafts traditional songwriting, sampling, sound collage and audio-processing into a unique ethereal sonic atmosphere, driven by her powerful vocal presence.
Marikiscrycrycry is creating S[ ]P[ ]A[ ]C[ ]E to dance another materialisation for *teardrops*; rejecting binary images in order to motorise the conditions and queer rites for survival; surviving in order to speak regardless of prevalent regimes of erasure; excavating the body that will be (post)humanised.
Ifeoluwa is a multifaceted DJ renowned for her R&B club cuts, regularly found dipping into post punk and UK techno on NTS Radio.
<3 ON TOP DECK... <3
Break away from the intense heat and come for a splash upstairs with notorious London madame Ms Kevin Le Grand! Ms Kevin will be hosting our special marine cabaret show filled with an intruiging microcosm of creatures from the deep sea. Line up TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Local DJ duo Queens of the Neighbourhood (Lizi and Deirdre from CHAMP) will be accompanying the show with a selection of powerhouse floorfillers!
TICKETS
Early bird: £10 + optional donation* [SOLD OUT]
General release: £12 + optional donation*
Final release: £14 + optional donation*
>>> hdfst.uk/E45599 <<<
*Donations: we're committing to booking taxis home for any QTIPOC guests who want one. Please consider adding a £2 donation to your ticket which will contribute towards funding this.
Free tickets: we're also reserving a limited number of free tickets for people on a low income who want to come but can't afford to. Just email [email protected] if you'd like one.
VENUE ACCESS
Thekla Bristol is a former cargo ship with steps by the entrance to upper and lower decks. The venue is not wheelchair accessible. Please see Thekla's website for more detailed information, and contact us at [email protected] if you have access requirements - we'll work with the venue to facilitate your needs.
OUR POLICY
We create spaces that welcome everyone. We will not tolerate and will take action against racism, misogyny, homo/trans/femmephobia and any other forms of discrimination. Please respect people's space and look after each other ♥ If you have any concerns on the night please speak to one of our team.
ABOUT US
Thorny is an artist-led platform for the underrepresented voices of Bristol and beyond.
wearethorny.com
Entry requirements: