This is Amplify Live | Queer Joy: a space to celebrate queer community, arts, and culture, where all are welcome.

Hosted by the charismatic Arden Fitzroy, this will be an evening of panel discussion, music and poetry.

Panellists:
● Pete MacHale: a transmasculine actor and writer from Bristol.
● Anick: a multidisciplinary creative consultant, writer, and researcher.
● Yasmin Benoit: a British model, multi-award-winning asexual activist, writer, speaker, consultant and researcher at Stonewall.

Performers:
● Zara: Queen bee of poetry night Hivemind, small bird enthusiast, and trans icon!
● Jasmine Kahlia: an audiovisual artist and creative practitioner who works across 19 different art practises to bring work to life.
● NEO 10Y: a genre expansive popstar from London.

Host:
● Arden Fitzroy: an award-winning actor, writer, fighter and producer from London.

This event invites queer individuals and allies alike to connect, share their stories and revel in the joy of the queer community.

More information about access can be found here.

This event may contain strong language.

About the RISE Collective
Founded in 2016 by Mahla Axon and Helen Wadge, the RISE Collective stands as a passionate, grassroots youth-centric force committed to challenging the marginalisation of young people and particularly of those challenging the status quo, exploring activism and social change through art and creativity.

About Queer Joy
Queer Joy is the second series of the RISE Collective’s podcast, AMPLIFY. The series was a culmination of a six-month development programme involving seven emerging queer artists, who participated in workshops, mentorship, and recording while navigating the lockdowns of 2021. These artists were: Destiny Adeyemi, Lucy Awoyemi, Pip Fenton-Cripps, Niamh Haran, Pete MacHale, Kenya Sterling, and Maia Wegener. The Lead Producer and Guest Editor of Queer Joy is Arden Fitzroy. To check out the podcast, type in ‘Rise Collective Amplify’ on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.