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‘No borders, no binaries!’ Raise the Bar winter special to focus on Queer Solidarity
Now over a decade old, Bristol’s live poetry and spoken word night Raise the Bar hosts quarterly events that champion a mix of local and national talent.
“We use poetry to reach across divides and uplift other voices and struggles”, organisers say.
Marking LGBTQ+ history month, their upcoming winter special will centre around the theme of Queer Solidarity.
Jasmine Gardosi – photo: Thom Bartley
It will be hosted at Arnolfini by former Bristol City Poet Kat Lyons, who will be joined on the night by four guest artists.
Headlining the event are internationally published British-Syrian writer, poet and activist, lisa minerva luxx, and Jasmine Gardosi, the multiple slam champion and former Birmingham City Poet.
lisa minerva luxx – photo: Maria Klenner
Also on the programme are Brighton-based spoken word artist, activist and academic AFLO. the poet, and Anita Karla Kelly, an award-winning poet, theatremaker and facilitator in the south west.
All profits from the night will go to the charity MAP – Medical Aid for Palestinians.
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Raise the Bar: Queer Solidarity is at Arnolfini on February 4 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at www.headfirstbristol.co.uk.
Main photo: Charley Williams Photography (Kat Lyons)
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