LaDIYfest Sheffield 2011

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Event date: November 13, 2011 01:00

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Places: rutland_arms sheffield

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LaDIYfest is happening in Sheffield on Saturday 12th / Sunday 13th November 2011. We are a volunteer led organisation aiming to raise money to support the Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service.

On Sunday 13th November at The Rutland Arms there will be a range of spoken word performances, films, acoustic music, a quiz, more food and other stuff going on as well, who knows!

More details soon!

For info on Saturday 12th November, please see here.

LaDIYfest (noun) (pron; lay dee aye why fest)

LaDIYfest Sheffield is an inclusive, DIY, anti-capitalist, community-based feminist festival taking place on 12th-13th November 2011.

We want to create a celebration of women with an emphasis on the artistic, the creative and the political. We oppose the part that capitalism plays in the oppression of women. We want to raise awareness of women's issues and engage local women with local women's organisations to create a more equal society for everyone. We will do this by providing a platform to highlight feminist and LGBTQ art, projects and activism through music; performance art; spoken word; films; discussion; art exhibitions and practical workshops, promoting social change in a non-discriminatory environment.

LaDIYfest Sheffield is part of a global movement which grew out of the DIY and Riot Grrrl scenes. Since the first Ladyfest, which was held in Olympia USA in August 2000, feminists worldwide have adopted the name and organised Ladyfests in their own towns. We salute you for inspiring us to continue making this happen.

LaDIYfest Sheffield is organised by a collective of volunteers and led primarily by women but anyone who shares our goals is welcome to get involved. Proceeds will go to Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service.

All genders and ages are very welcome.

 

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