 Ladyfest
London is coming 9 th-11th of May 2008 !!!
Ladyfest
London will be a non-profit, volunteer-run feminist music, arts and activism festival
held in North London 9th- 11th of May 2008, at The Underworld, the Resource Centre
on Holloway Road and the Islington Arts Factory. We
want to celebrate the wealth and diversity of women's talents within the London
independent art scenes and beyond, as well as to promote the 'do-it-yourself'
ethic and participation in feminist discussion and activism. We aim to provide
creative, accessible and friendly spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds
feel welcome to take part. It is a predominantly woman-organised festival, but
all are welcome to participate. Since
the first Ladyfest was organised in Olympia, WA in 2000, over 100 Ladyfests have
taken place in urban locations worldwide, all independently organised by local
teams of volunteers. The Ladyfest phenomenon has spearheaded a movement of progressive
feminist and queer cultural activism, which Ladyfest London continues to build
on... Globalisation
in action
Each community that organises a Ladyfest has specific aims and
home-grown concerns. This year's Ladyfest London wants to place particular political
focus on London as a cultural melting pot. Most
organisers of the festival have migrated in one way or another to become part
of London. We would like to further engage with those migrating and seeking refuge
and asylum. We are seeking groups to work in coalition with in awareness raising,
campaigning and peer education during the festival and beyond.  What's
On?
The festival will be hosting a creative and varied programme of music,
film, workshops, comedy and spoken word as well as exhibiting art and photography.
The
full line will be announced at the end of March, when advance discounted tickets
will be available. You
can expect some amazing bands and artists you've heard of and some you haven't,
films that question and some that affirm, workshops and discussions to debate,
learn, share practical skills and loads more… A
small taster of things to come: panel
about women in the music business workshops
about feminist activism talks
by women campaigning for the rights of asylum seekers and all migrants a
comedy writing workshop a
discussion about riot grrrl with three of the contributing authors of Riot Grrrl:
Revolution Girl Style Now!, drumming
and songwriting workshops
We
need you!!
There is still lots to do in the run up to the festival and
lots of different ways you can get involved! Email info@ladyfestlondon.co.uk or
visit our website or Myspace to get in touch.  Publicity
We
are specifically recruiting those seeking to develop their experience of grassroots
PR and fundraising. No experience necessary. Please email your interest and or
CV to publicity@ladyfestlondon.co.uk.
Writing
and Creative Types
We are also recruiting people to help run a blog set
to go live on The Guardians' website, to write for the amazing magazine/programme
for the festival, design banners, flyers and all sorts! The
next meeting is on Monday 28th January 7pm at the London Action Resource Centre
(LARC) @ 62 Fieldgate street, Whitechapel, E1 1ES ( www.londonarc.org) website
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