Pride D&G

08/05/2022

CALLING LGBT+ MUSICIANS! 🤩

FRIDAY 20th MAY, 10am-4pm, folk music workshop @ Theatre Royal Dumfries 😍

Bogha-frois: Q***r Voices in Folk welcomes musical people from across D&G to come join in with creating, and then performing, a song that will open this year's Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival! 😎😀

More info: https://dgartsfestival.org.uk/.../bogha-frois-q***r.../

*Sponsored post. If you would like your event to be promoted by DGQ, get in touch at: dgq***[email protected]

CALLING LGBT+ MUSICIANS! 🤩

FRIDAY 20th MAY, 10am-4pm, folk music workshop @ Theatre Royal Dumfries 😍

Bogha-frois: Q***r Voices in Folk welcomes musical people from across D&G to come join in with creating, and then performing, a song that will open this year's Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival! 😎😀

More info: https://dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/arts-festival/bogha-frois-q***r-voices-in-folk/

*Sponsored post. If you would like your event to be promoted by DGQ, get in touch at: dgq***[email protected]

24/04/2022

🥳 8pm FRIDAY 20th MAY 🤩

BOGHA-FROIS: the LGBT+ folk music will be at the Theatre Royal Dumfries! 😍

Performance: Bogha-Frois (Scottish Gaelic for “Rainbow”) provides a platform for q***r folk musicians based in Scotland, and beyond, to perform, collaborate and express creativity, which reflects the q***r experience. Founded in 2018, the project has showcased over 50 musicians at Celtic Connect...

28/02/2022

MINI DRAG SHOW! 🤩

THIS SATURDAY, 5th MARCH, 7-8pm 😍

Tickets: Pay What You Can £0-5 donation 😁

The comical Chelsie Nash as host, a hilarious warm up act and three local drag acts!

Come support the local drag scene in Dumfries with this special Mini Drag Show at a special little venue: The Wobbly Shelf 🥳
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../mini-drag-show-tickets...

An intimate giggle with three local drag acts - head to The Wobbly Shelf for some songs, glitter, and drag!

22/02/2022

VOLUNTEERS WANTED 🤩😍

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

D&GQ is booksitting for a week at Dumfries' independent bookshop, The Wobbly Shelf!

If you have an hour or two to spare between 12-5.30pm on Tuesday -Thursday (1st-3rd March), and/or 12-4pm on Friday and Saturday (4-5th March), and want to get involved with the local creative community (with the potential for more long term positions!) then get in touch! 🥳🤩😍

Support and supervision from senior volunteers will be provided throughout.

All allies and LGBT+ people are welcome to apply, just drop an email to DGQ***[email protected] / DM us saying what hours you are free on those dates.

08/02/2022

Reminder to order your care package ASAP so the yummy chocolate and cosy surprises can be posted to your doorstep in time for Friday! 🥰

THIS FRIDAY! 🤩🥳

Remember to order your care package (with chocolate courtesy of Moniaive chocolatiers, a personalised Valentine’s Day card and more cosy surprises!) by 7pm this Wednesday to receive it in time!

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04/12/2021

TONIGHT! 🤩

OOR PRIDE IS STREAMING ONLINE FROM 1ST OCTOBER 2021Synopsis: In ‘Oor Pride’, the history of Scottish pride marches is told by voices from within the Scottish...

15/11/2021

DUMFRIES LGBT+ FILM FESTIVAL 🤩🥳

DUMFRIES LGBT+ FILM FESTIVAL 🤩🥳😍

Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th December: curated LGBT+ film screenings with some really exciting speakers! 😎

All wheelchair accesible venues 😁

Theatre Royal Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus
Jesus Queen of Heaven
Rbc FilmTheatre
Pink Saltire
Iris Prize Festival
Dumfries YMCA
PINC LGBT+ Youth - Pride in North Cumbria
Massive Outpouring Of Love - D&G Refugee Action

12/11/2021

Want to support a local LGBT+ creative? Head to CatStrand for 'Playing Together' this weekend!

Make sure you don’t miss out on all the silliness, fun and games of the dance show ‘Playing Together‘ at this weekend!

🎟 Grab your ticket now: https://tinyurl.com/4w68javj

10/11/2021

** EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT **

Just announced via ***rier's Patreon site is an exclusive announcement about D&GQ's next event! 🤩🥳😍

If you'd like VIP access to this post, and to show support for local LGBT+ creatives, then you can become a D&GQ Patreon for as little as £1 a month today via: https://www.patreon.com/DGQ***rier

Or you can like and follow D&G Q***rier on all social media for the event details later on this week 😉

Become a patron of D&G Q***rier today: Get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

09/11/2021

Support local LGBT+ creativs and grab your ticket to this magical dance performance here! - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../playing-together/e-yygrlp

See you there! 🥳

Tickets are now available for Playing Together at CatStrand, New Galloway between Saturday 13th November 2021 and Sunday 14th November 2021. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

18/10/2021

Want to support your local LGBT+ community? You can now support D&G Q***rier via Patreon! 🥳😍

Become a patron of D&G Q***rier today: Get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

16/10/2021

Now available for all to read, online for free 😊

The mega Pride edition of the D&G Q***rier magazine! Issue 7 of the regional magazine for LGBT+ arts, culture, news and events. There are interviews with local q***r artists, leaders in activism, and features from many fantastic and talented contributors.

13/10/2021

New q***r open mic night space in Dumfries! 🥳🙌

So excited for this NEW, Q***R, OPEN MIC NIGHT 🎤

D&GQ is teaming up with to host this special event at 😄🔥🎉✨

Friday 19th November

Doors open from 6.30, bar open till 10pm

16+ FREE ENTRY

If you want to purchase alcohol, bring ID and obtain a wristband on the door

13/10/2021

Want a friendly, inclusive space to practice material for next year's Pride?

D&GQ and Free Radicals United are hosting a new open mic night event in Dumfries!

NEW Q***R OPEN MIC NIGHT IN DUMFRIES!!!

D&GQ is super excited to announce it is teaming up with Free Radicals United to co-host LOUD & Q***R a brand new, q***r open mic night event at Theatre Royal Dumfries, on Friday 19th November 🤩

An inclusive space for drag experiments, radical poets, revolutionary music, and unapologetic q***r expression 😍

Doors open from 6.30pm, bar open till 10pm 🥳

FREE ENTRY

16+

If you wish to purchase alcohol you must show ID on the door and obtain a wristband

Poster design by Ayla Fudala

11/10/2021

It's been a month since Pride D&G! Time flies.

If you missed the discussion with D&G Q***rier on Saturday you still have a chance to see the film tomorrow at 7.30, tickets at rbcft.co.uk

It's funny, emotional, and might just make you cringe as you remember how you used to speak to your parents when you were a teenager 😅

Hope you enjoy as much as we did on Sat! 🌈

Join the D&G Q***rier this Saturday at the Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre in Dumfries this Saturday at 5pm for a film and discussion 🌈

"A socially awkward, environmentally conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully 'normal' family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla."

Tickets available at rbcft.co.uk or by calling the Midsteeple Box Office on 01387 253383

[image description: a blue background with the face of a denim-clad white androgynous teenager in the centre of the frame, wearing a bucket hat and sunglasses, leaning her head on her hands. There are polaroid photos surrounding her, showing family members on holiday, a photo of another girl, and a selfie of the two of them.]

06/10/2021

Join the D&G Q***rier this Saturday at the Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre in Dumfries this Saturday at 5pm for a film and discussion 🌈

"A socially awkward, environmentally conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully 'normal' family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla."

Tickets available at rbcft.co.uk or by calling the Midsteeple Box Office on 01387 253383

[image description: a blue background with the face of a denim-clad white androgynous teenager in the centre of the frame, wearing a bucket hat and sunglasses, leaning her head on her hands. There are polaroid photos surrounding her, showing family members on holiday, a photo of another girl, and a selfie of the two of them.]

11/09/2021

So many amazing LGBT+ booths on the High Street right now! Be sure to come by and check them all out 🌈✨😍 For those of you with children, swing by Geek Retreat to decorate chocolate unicorns and get your face painted! 🦄💖

11/09/2021

Swing by the Smithy to pick up your free Pride brochure and copy of the Dumfries & Galloway Q***rier Pride edition! We're also selling tshirts, masks, and posters, and The Wobbly Shelf is selling a fantastic selection of LGBTQ+ books. There's also a stall from the Scottish Trans Equality Network, which is sharing information and selling pins. Come and meet us today! 🌈💖✨😍

10/09/2021

The digital parade is going to be stunninggg!! See you at the online event tomorrow for some virtual PRIIIIIDE!!!

Just follow the link: https://resilient-activists.whereby.com/meet at 2pm on Saturday

For more about your host check out Elinor's website at https://www.resilientactivists.net/ 🥰

[please note the new link, previous posts have been edited to reflect this!]

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08/09/2021

[image description: Paradise bar's logo is at the top, which includes a palm tree motif and a blue galaxy background. text reads: Featuring Cumbria's Leading Pride DJ Mark Allan. Byker Grove actor. Ex CFM DJ. Pride Anthems, games and competitions. Saturday 11th Sep, 4pm onwards. Free entry! The poster has a rainbow border.]

Special .dg event next Saturday! Head to the Paradise tiki bar for a boogie and some Pride anthems🕺🏾💃🏻🥳

4pm till late, this Saturday ! 🤩🙌

08/09/2021

PRIDE PROGRAMMES!! These will be available on the day from our Pride info hub at The Smith, 113 High Street (next to the Midsteeple)

[image description: Light blue background with lines of rainbow meandering over the pages with text surrounding it. The full text can be found on the Pride event page in the event description. https://www.facebook.com/events/1196988367381874 ]

08/09/2021

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IN UK AND IRISH CINEMAS 18th JULY 2014I AM DIVINE is the story of Divine, aka Harris Glenn Milstead, from his humble beginnings as a bullied and teased you f...

08/09/2021

Check out these fabulous acts at the After Party!

[image description: two images of performers, with the slime themed hot pink words "after party" at the top of the images. One image is of a white drag queen with magenta hair, holding their face in their hands and looking at the camera. Their name is Kiko. The second image is of a white drag king with stubble, wearing leather gear and a sailor hat, they are touching their hat and looking at the camera. Their name is Dorian. ]

08/09/2021

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ONLY 7 TICKETS LEFT!!

Grab your ticket now for the Women and Non Binary Space at Mrs Green's this Pride 2021 with Alix Apples and Katus Young!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mrs-greens-women-and-non-binary-space-tickets-168716709219

08/09/2021

[image description: the image is a still from a short film which will be screened as part of the event. In the image, a young white adult with facial stubble wearing a black brimmed hat, with a neutral expression, his image slightly faded behind the Progress Flag, which is a combination of the rainbow pride flag, with the trans flag colours and black and brown stripes forming a forward arrow at the left. The words "i take pride in" are at the bottom of the screen.]

A cosy screenings of locally made q***r short films.