Freedom Festival for Falasteen
The goal: to platform local Reading creators who are pro-Palestine. To bring the local community of people who want a Free Palestine together.
Whilst organised by Reading Queers 4 Palestine, all are welcome, especially if they hold a place for Palestine in their hearts. After covering venue fees, the ticket sales will be split between paying performers and donating to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) and antifascist causes.
- 2pm-7pm ARTY ROOM with spoken word, storytelling, chill music and more
- 3pm-10:30pm PARTY ROOM with pro-Pally disco, market stalls, live music, drag and more
- 10:30pm-late Goth Club Night
During the day, there will be a variety of performances to enjoy in our Arty room (poetry and spoken word, storytelling, local authors, artists, acoustic/lo-fi acts etc) and our Party room (live music, burlesque, drag, comedy). There will also be market stalls featuring local creators and handmade items (no 3D printing/Amazon/Shein/Temu/AI created products allowed). We will also have a letter writing station so you can hand-write a letter to activists currently imprisoned such as the Filton 8. No one will be turned away for lack of funds, and this event is community-organised by volunteers.
The festival after-party is a club night featuring your favourite goth bangers. We have listed separate tickets for those unable to join us during the day.
- Live music curated by Skeeta Sounds
- Arty room featuring White Kite Collective
- Coordinated and produced by @bigjaydrag / Iota
Any questions? Please email readingqueersforpalestine@gmail.com
Applications open for performers and volunteers!
No girlbossing, no gaslighting and never any gatekeeping.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Trans women and men, use whatever toilets you want - and if you encounter any trouble, the bar staff are super friendly and will sort it out for you.
We will have zero-tolerance for abuse, harassment, prejudice or discrimination. This is a space welcoming of peaceful protest and collaboration. 14+ allowed until 9pm but please be advised, some of the performances in the evening may be unsuitable for young audiences and parental discretion is advised.
UPDATE: Goths Against Fascism are no longer participating in the event - this was a mutually agreed decision. However, we will still proceed with Goth Club Might - we are just unable to edit the ticket info.