8-11pm- MAIN HALL - Tickets - £14.50 - Book in advance via website
Join us for an exciting and vibrant evening gala, with live music, dance, drag & cabaret. Please note, this is a ticketed event, please book your ticket below
Programme
ASIFA LAHORE
8pm
Asifa Lahore documented her transition in “Always, Asifa”, a BAFTA nominated documentary which led up to her gender affirming surgery. She will open the gala evening with a selection of Queer South Asian classics.
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SABIYHA
8:10pm
South London-based artist Sabiyha is putting humanity to the forefront of their music as they explore the most vulnerable and empowering parts of themselves, weaving reality through their music.
SHAKTI SHOWCASE
8:30 pm the best of queer drag and cabaret- the EVENING Edition!!
This powerful collective celebrates the best of South Asian Queer Drag & Cabaret, creating a special and unique showcase inspired by this year’s festival theme ‘Shakti’, featuring:
Minara Èl Waters
A South Eastern desi princess in a western world, from Dhaka to Dalston to Bengali Dancing Diva.
Duniya Dhoom
The South Asian princess, and a fun dancing diva that interlocks her modern pop music with classic Bollywood tracks.
Bolly Illusion
A drag artist storming the cabaret world, infusing their Indian heritage and bringing sass to the dance floor.
Dosa Cat
Taking Kathak beyond the traditional realms, Raheem Payne blends his traditional Kathak training with Cabaret and Drag Artistry.
Val The Brown Queen
A vibrant Muslim drag sensation hailing from Manchester, captivating audiences with her uproarious performances.
Lucky Roy Singh
An Award Winning LGBTQ+ Activist and Campaigner, and the UK'S top Indian Sikh Drag Queen.
Pat Elle
Known as the Mistress of Spices, and guaranteed to send your pulse racing! Pat Elle takes inspiration from risqué Bollywood and Arabic movements, oozing Bollywood glamour with a touch of British cheek.
Bolly Ditz Dolly
Bolly Ditz Dolly celebrates the golden tunes of yester-year with a tassel-twirling twist, and unique blend of Bollywood dance, burlesque, cabaret, spoken word and poetry.
9pm
A selection of video messages from well known members and allies of our community.
JASON PATEL
9:10pm
Jason Patel is a rising global artist.. His most recent single 'Choclafied' is the precursor to his anticipated first EP ‘Delicious’.Patel stars in ‘UNICORNS’ with Ben Hardy which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival & BFI London Film Festival in 2023.
KAAJEL PATEL
9:40pm
Kaajel Patel presents two iconic mujras that are cult classics within the South Asian Queer community worldwide.
Inspirate
9:50pm
A message from the Inspirate team, thanking all that have made this festival happen and sharing why this festival is such an important part of our work.
Amrick Channa
10pm
The UK's most visibly proud LGBTQ British Turban-wearing Sikh whose dynamic vocals sound like a powerhouse soul diva! He performs his homage to the much loved Ibiza style club anthems from the 90s to 00s!
SHAKTI DISCO
10:30pm
To bring the night to a close, music and dancing will continue to ignite our collective inner Shakti energy, creating a celebratory, joyful and energetic end to the festival night!
11pm
Closing, goodbyes…and making plans to do it all again next year!!