For Trans Day of Visibility Birmingham LGBT are hosting a space for trans people to come as they are. We are placing value on intra-community visibility. On Sunday, 30th March 2025, Martineau Gardens will be a natural space of trans friendship, solidarity, and fun!
We know all too often there’s a negative and critical framing of trans people in the media (mainstream and social), and this can have sharp material impact on the lives and health of trans people in the UK. TDOV can be fraught out there, this event will be a relaxed and informal get-together of fellow trans people and celebration of our collective existence!
Tldr; Trans love and liberation now!
We are looking for workshops and entertainment that respond to this brief and wanted to have an open call to ensure this opportunity (paid) was open to as many people as possible. We will give priority to Trans, Disabled, and Global Majority creatives.
Event Info:
Date Sunday 30 March 2025
Time 2PM-7PM
Location Martineau Gardens, B5 7UG
Please note the venue is outdoors, and although there is access to electricity this will be limited- bear this in mind when thinking about the workshops and performances. We will work directly with creatives and attendees to meet access needs/provision such as BSL, relaxed performance environment.
What we are looking for:
A high-quality workshop(s) for adults where people can take their creation away with them. The format should either be drop-in / repeatable in succession. (Expected attendance 30-50 overall)
Relaxed performances that have minimal tech requirements.
You will be:
- Have experience/knowledge of working with trans people
- Confident communicator with a range of people from different backgrounds
- Experience leading and facilitating high-quality workshops / performances
- Enthusiastic and uplifting in enabling the creativity of participants and building confidence
- Motivated and reliable, and able to follow policies, procedures and instructions including safeguarding and health and safety
What we are offering:
£300 for design and delivery of a high-quality workshop
£100-200 (up to) materials budget
£200 for performances (circa 20 minutes)
All fees are inclusive of travel and expenses unless otherwise stated.
To apply: https://forms.office.com/e/QhKvXWD7ec
Deadline: March 10th 2025 midday
If you want to know more or have any queries, please give us a shout at: shoutfestival@blgbt.org
About Shout:
Shout is an LGBQTIA+ culture and arts organisation, currently developing an all-year-round creative programme which makes space and celebrates the full spectrum of LGBTQIA+ lives.
About Birmingham LGBT:
Birmingham LGBT is grassroots, user-led organisation located within and accountable to, Birmingham’s diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans communities. We offer a range of services including, sexual health, wellbeing support, counselling, domestic violence support, substance support, and a range of social support groups for different sections of the community.
