Ladyfest London is an arts festival which celebrates female creativity in all its forms. We aim to provide a platform for women’s talents in music, art, comedy, photography, film, debate, written and spoken word. Ladyfest's have been taking place all over the world in the past few years and Ladyfest London will be taking place 9-11 May 2008. Ladyfest London is entirely run by volunteers who wish to create a fun and exciting festival which showcases female arts as well as creating a space to explore ideas, network, meet and strengthen our communities.
Download the Ladyfest London programme:
Get yer Ladyfest London t-shirts and tote bags!
We still have some merchandise left which we're now selling for £7 for t-shirts and £5 for the tote bags (both incl. postage & packaging).
To get your hands on some:
Step 1: Choose what you want. The t-shirts come in white, red, yellow and light blue. Sizes are either fitted S, M, L (approx corresponds to women's tight fit UK size 10, 12 or 14)or straight-cut S, M, L and XL. The straight cut ones are bigger in general.
Step 2: Email workshops@ladyfestlondon.co.uk with details of what you want & we'll check we've got it in stock for you. If you have any questions about sizes please ask.
Step 3: We'll email to confirm we have what you want and then we'll send you a payment request via Paypal (secure online payment) Make sure to include your address.
Step 4: Once we've received the payment we'll post you the goods!
Or...
You can send a cheque or well concealed cash to Natalie Ridgway, 5 Middleton Grove, London, N7 9LU along with what you want and a contact number/email. (Email workshops@ladyfestlondon.co.uk if you have any questions.)
The Ladyfest London programme looked like this:
THURSDAY - PRE LAUNCH COMEDY EVENT - The North London Tavern, 375 Kilburn High Road
NW6 7QB
Come along pick up your wristbands & programme, plus see some great comedy from Holly Walsh, Joanna Neary, Christina Martin, Juliet Myers, Helen Keen, Helen Arney and Miriam Elia, with MC Verity Carter
FRIDAY MUSIC - THE UNDERWORLD
From 6pm
Kimya Dawson (ex-Moldy Peaches) www.myspace.com/kimyadawson
Slow Club www.myspace.com/slowclub
The Bobby McGees www.myspace.com/thebobbymcgees
Sky Larkin www.myspace.com/skylarkinskylarkin
Monday Club www.myspace.com/mondayclubband
Your Heart Breaks www.myspace.com/yourheartbreaks
FILM PROGRAMME - ISLINGTON ARTS FACTORY
From 2pm
There will be film-only tickets available on the day
1.00pm Female + Queer Words + Beats Part 1 (80 mins, 2006, Germany) Katharina Ellerbrock+ Scud (8 mins, 2007, UK) Viv Galvalgna
3.00pm Female + Queer Words + Beats Part 2 (80 mins, 2008, Germany) Katharina Ellerbrock+ London Cruisers (7 mins, 2007, UK) Hannah Quigley
5.00pm I Think You Think I Think (15mins, UK, 2005) Anu Gopalakrishnan + Ophelia Learns to Swim (88 mins, USA, 2000) Jürgen Vsych screening presented by Jahlia Osha from Birds Eye View
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS – ISLINGTON ARTS FACTORY
From 11am
The Feminist Antique Roadshow
Drumming and Guitar Playing Workshops
Polyamory
Queer Feminism
Confronting White Privilege
FRIDAY ART EXHIBITION OPENING - ISLINGTON ARTS FACTORY
Exhibition runs 9th-11th May- all day
Featuring: Nazita Matres Rezai, Bruna Marques, Nayana Fernandez, Kashink, Ochi Reyes, Silvana Mello, Alex Brew, Alison Henry
SATURDAY MUSIC- THE UNDERWORLD
From 5pm
Angie Reed www.myspace.com/angiereed1
Matt and Kim www.myspace.com/mattandkim
New Bloods www.myspace.com/thenewbloods
Das Wanderlust www.myspace.com/daswanderlust
Comanechi www.myspace.com/comanechi
Party Weirdo www.myspace.com/partyweirdomusic
Drunk Granny www.myspace.com/drunkgranny
Vile Vile Creatures www.myspace.com/vilevilecreatures
Kasms www.myspace.com/kasmskasms
Weekend pass includes free entry to OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY @ Club Motherfucker www.myspace.com/clubmotherfucker
SATURDAY FILM - ISLINGTON ARTS FACTORY
From 1pm
There will be film-only tickets available on the day
1.00pm F to M (8 mins, France, 2006) Sarah Claudon + Not so Black & White (3 mins, UK/Aus, 2007) Col Cruise + Girl Inside (70 mins, Canada, 2007) Maya Gallus + The Perfect Man (27mins, UK/ Sweden, 2007, Maria Acesson
3.30pm Comixxxsutra (3mins, Israel, 2006) Shiri Blumenthal + Beaver Lux (15 mins, UK, 2007) Dominique Golden & Saffron Holloway + Erotica, A Journey into Female Sexuality (75 mins, Canada, 1997) Maya Gallus screening presented by Meredith T Moira erotic fiction writer
5.00pm She Wanted to be Burnt (10 mins, UK, 2007 ) Ruth Paxton + Group (106 mins, USA, ) Anne De Marken & Marilyn Freeman screening presented by Dolly Sen from Mad Chicks
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS: Resource Centre and Islington Arts Factory - please check venue codes
From 11am
Ladies in the Music Business Panel Discussion – RC
The Female Protagonist (Sarah Dunant and Sarah Emily Miano) - RC
Feminists Against Borders - RC
Race and Activism - RC
Ladies and the Trans - IAF
Songwriting - RC
Bike Maintenance - IAF
Women and the Vote – Changing Culture, Changing Politics - RC
Women's Spirituality & Metaphysics - RC
Screen Your World, Printing Desire - IAF
Men in Feminism - RC
Body Positive – RC
Creative Activism - IAF
Drumming and Guitar Playing Workshops - IAF
+ more TBC
SUNDAY PARTY! - THE UNDERWORLD
From 5pm
Ladyfest Party! With Special Guests The Actionettes! Plus Twee as Fuck Djs with comedy, magic, dancing and music
Peggy Sue and The Pirates www.myspace.com/peggysueandthepirates
Betty and the Werewolves www.myspace.com/bettyandthewerewolves
The Priscillas www.myspace.com/thepriscillas
Magic: Mandy Muden
Circus Performance: Lucy Deacon
Comedy: Rosie Wilby and Sarah Kendall (Perrier Nominated)
SUNDAY FILM: ISLINGTON ARTS FACTORY
From 12pm
There will be film-only tickets available on the day
12.00pm It Changed My Life (30 mins, UK, 1993) Lucy Thane + Don't Need You (40 mins, USA, 2006) Kerri Koch + Female & Queer Words & Beats (18 mins, Germany 2006) Katharina Ellerbrock + Keep on Movin (9 mins, USA, 2008) Consuelo Ramirez screening presented by Naz Jamal from Girls/Ladies Rock UK
2.30pm Anna from Benin (45 mins, Germany/ Benin, 2000) Monique Mbeka Phoba + Alleesi... an African Actress (69 mins, Niger, 2004) Rahmatou Keita screening presented by Roz Amponsah from the Ghanaian film festival
5.00pm What are We Doing Tonight? (7 mins, Belgium ), No Way (22 mins, Belgium), I Wanna be a Butch (3 mins, Belgium), Not For Sale (22 mins, Belgium, 2006) all by Marie Vermeiren + The Future of Feminism (Ireland, 2007) Cara Holmes + Think About It (mins, UK, 2007) Nayana Fernandez and Daniel Frechoso screening presented by Ego from Lambeth Women's Centre
SUNDAY WORKSHOPS: Resource Centre and Islington Arts Factory - please check venue codes
Utter Poetry (Joelle Taylor, Jasmine Cooray, Jay Bernard, Dzifa Benson, Nadine Caeser, Jude Simpson and The Other Claire Pollard) – RC
Long table discussion about riot grrrl – RC
Music production: Recording audio – RC
Talk about Women in Prison - RC
Crafternoon and swap shop - IAF
Radical practical feminist self defense - IAF
Meditation for inner beauty - Zen Pussy,sound and squeeze - IAF
Charting Feminist Landmarks - IAF
Abortion Rights - RC
Introduction to Website building – RC
Desktop publishing - RC
Lets talk Ladyfest - RC
Drumming and Guitar Playing Workshops - IAF
+ more TBC
Our aims:
· To celebrate and promote women’s and queer arts and creativity
· To promote feminist discussion and activism, to open up debates about how to make feminism more inclusive and accessible and to embrace the diversity of feminist history and activism
· To work with a DIY ethos and to encourage knowledge- and skill-sharing
· To encourage active participation and creative expression
· To put on an accessible, affordable and all-ages event
· To challenge gender stereotypes and oppression in all its forms and to recognise the interconnectedness of race, class and gender oppression
· To be a socially responsible and environmentally aware festival
· To be a volunteer-run non-profit event, with any proceeds donated to local women’s charities
· To have fun!
