Bend&Shake - Mykki Blanco

Tickets here:

https://store.ticketing.cm.com/bendshakemykki

Bend&Shake is a multi-genre queer party run by women and non-binary people of the Global Majority. EVERYONE is welcome, but this event aims to provide a safer space for women, non-binary people, trans people, asylum seekers and QIPOC.

Mykki asked, and Bend&Shake delivered. Mykki Blanco is back with hour DJ and MC Set! He has only three days back in the UK and asked to come play. How could we say no? For this gig we have made tickets at a payf of £3, £6 and £9, downstairs in World Headquarters. The last event he did here went off, you don't want to miss this one..

World Headquarters is a very different clubbing experience from our usual smaller venue. Please keep an eye on our social media pages to see updated information.

Please see our safer space policy here:

https://pdfhost.io/v/X9CE44qdkr_Bend_Shake_-_Safer_Space_Policy\

Mykki Blanco is an internationally renowned musician, multidisciplinary artist and writer. Mykki is the creative force behind mixtapes such as Cosmic Angel (2012) Betty Rubble: The Initiation (2013) and Gay Dog Food (2014); These groundbreaking mixtapes along with Blanco's other early releases made the artist a pioneer and originator of the "queer rap" musical genre and paved the way for the possibility of other non- heteronormative and gender-nonconfirming artists to break through. 

With the absence of what we feel is an inclusive queer party in the North East (authentically organised and hosted by marginalised communities with intersectionality), we're continuing to host Bend&Shake parties. We hope it still offers you an alternative to the Newcastle scene, which we believe overlooks the representation of marginalised communities. As usual, we will provide music that doesn't just stick to the idea of what "queer culture" is. Music will range from House, Baile Funk, Jersey, Soul, Garage, R&B, Drum & Bass, Electro, Disco, Dance, Hip Hop and more. Each DJ brings their own music selection style for a true multi-genre event. Expect an eclectic party. 

Please see our safer space policy via our socials for our party rules. Tickets are £3, £6, and £9 in advance, and £10 on the door. 

The venue is wheelchair accessible, but it does not have gender-neutral toilets. There will likely be an event upstairs, and our event will be downstairs. And as always, any bad behaviour and you will be asked to leave immediately. 

We often have a photographer at our events, and they will take photos throughout the event. Buying a ticket to our events means you consent to your photo being taken and images being used for our promotional purposes. Please let the photographer know if you want to avoid being photographed. Please note. If all tickets sell out, there will be none on the door. 

Refunds are only available if the event is cancelled or rescheduled. We don't have a waiting list, or offer resales. Socials @bend.shakencl