In June 2023, a new law came into force in Uganda making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ.
In Uganda, if adults are convicted of participating in same-sex acts, they face life in prison. Anyone "promoting homosexuality" will face 20 years in prison. If charged with "aggravated homosexuality" they face the death penalty. You can read more about the inhumane Anti-Homosexuality Act here.
All Out is working with partners on the ground in Uganda, such as Mbarara Rise Foundation, who provide safety and shelter to LGBT+ people in need. However these organisations are also facing violence, evictions and threats.
So we're coming together for an evening of queer joy, rage and solidarity, to raise funds to cover shelter, medication, food, and mental health services to keep these vital organisations running.
There will also be some tickets on the door, but they may be standing only.
Please bring cash for the standing tickets and the home-made baked goods sale.
If you're unable to attend this event but you would like to support the cause, you can donate here
Performers
AFLO. the poet is a Brighton-based spoken word artist, activist and academic who embraces creative expression to disrupt the status quo and inspire social change. AFLO. uses poetry as a vehicle to address hard-hitting topics, particularly racism and mental health, sharing her words with crowds of thousands at Black Lives Matter protests and other demonstrations in Brighton and beyond. AFLO. takes a decolonial approach to poetry and creativity, believing that you don't need a certain level of experience or qualification to be an artist.
Amelia 'Ace' Armande they/them is magic, sparky, and secretly several goblins in a long coat. Trained as an actor, they have been a storyteller for over ten years and their latest project is collecting and sharing LGBTQ+ folktales and myths. They are currently sharing tales fortnightly at Worthing Museum Gallery's 'Out of the Artist' exhibition, and will be bringing them to the Queer Spirit festival in August.
Floralis - Anarchist weirdo pop. Drawing from topics such as anti colonialism, gender euphoria and her Trinidadian heritage, Floralis fuses Bjork inspired art pop with elements of gothic rock and hip hop to deliver her anti-capitalist message.
Adriana Lord is a singer, songwriter, and actress with a background in medicine, contemporary dance, events production, Playback, and Spontaneous Theatre. She has been a founder of several choirs and theatre groups and has many vocal credits including soundtracks, commercials, and albums. Adriana has performed on radio and TV, including BBC1 and BBC 4, as well as theatres, festivals, and venues across the UK, France, Brazil, and Cuba. She is also the lead singer in Son Guarachando, a Brighton-based Latin band.
Electric Chesh is a non-binary hula hoop artist executing tricks and routines.