CLUB MASC is an opportunity for 15 queer/non-binary/female individuals to take part in an eight-week programme of workshops leading up to a sharing at Rich Mix.
Over the course of the workshops, you will explore queer culture (with a focus on black masc presenting people) through special guest talks, trips, music and visual arts, culminating in a showcase of your learnings.
The workshops will be led by Black queer rap artist, DJ & model RoxXxan + special guests, and will explore Black female masculinity through Hip-hop Culture in the UK and beyond. Participants will get the opportunity to enjoy music, DJ & visual arts workshops throughout the programme.
Sessions take place on Wednesdays, 6 – 8pm, starting on 5 Feb.
Here’s a full outline of what to expect:
5 Feb – Week 1: Introduction to Queer Identity and Hip Hop Culture
Meet the team, and each other. We will set intentions for the course and use this to guide the sessions going forward.
12 Feb – Week 2: Art as Resistance – Screening of Under Your Nose: The Story of the Black Lesbian and Gay Centre + Q&A with Director, Veronica Mckenzie
Drawing on archival materials. Under Your Nose is a feature documentary dedicated to those trailblazers who, facing hostility, and often personal danger, offered hope and a lifeline to many others. This will be followed by an open dialogue.
19 Feb – Week 3: Understanding the role of queer women in the Art World with Sweet Thang Zine and Yvonne of Sistermatic
Explore the concept of masculinity and femininity within the art world and through generations, particularly how queer masc-presenting women navigate these spaces. Presentations and conversations from Yvonne of Sistermatic will accompany zine making with Sweet Thang Zines’s Zoe.
26 Feb – Week 4: Gender Expression in Hip Hop Music Videos and Lyrics with RoxXxan
Let’s get analytical! This session will be focused on analysing lyricism and visuals in hip hop, especially womxns history and influence.
5 March – Week 5: Masc presenting women in current cultural sector with TwoTwos Podcast
Presentation and conversation with special guest Two Twos Podcast about navigating the current cultural scene.
12 & 19 March – Week 6-7: Creating at Pirate Dalston (2 sessions)
Creation time! Two sessions at Pirate Dalston to be free to create music or audio works.
(Date TBC) – Week 8: Final Sharing & Reflections depending on what is made.
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