Hot Flush
Doors:
The Harrison
28 Harrison St. WC1H 8JF London
Gig Description
Fiery LGBTQ+ performance poetry and live music from women and gender-queer artists.
Taking up space we have;
Opening the show for us with the floor spot:
APRIL, 72, can sing and hold her breath under water for 3 minutes 42 seconds. An emerging performance poet, she recently found the courage to delve into aspects of her life that caused shame and exposed vulnerability. Powerful, tough, uplifting and sometimes funny!
ICYKAL (pronounced Icicle) is a Rapper, Poet, Filmmaker, and Artist from South East London. Co-founder of SE London Pride and South London Film Festival Winner 2024 for Well Proud—a mini docuseries exploring the impact of mental health through a queer intersectional lens, Icykal has been captivating audiences in the UK, France, Germany, and Spain for over a decade. Her powerful performances blend raw lyricism with visual storytelling, leaving a lasting impression
Chuck SJ is DIY folk punk musician and a multidisciplinary artist, with a focus on music and words as a tool to explore and express around social political issues, specifically on the trans revolution. This Punk Powerhouse is well known for their intoxicating stage performance, unique guitar skills and unapologetic honesty. Coming through the grassroots and activism scenes, Chuck has exploded across stages across the UK and overseas completing 17 tours.
They’ve self produced 15 albums, 2 EPs and are currently in the process of launching a Kickstarter to release their new album – a project where they will be travelling the UK canals while making music on their narrow boat with their dog.
Infectious, alt-folk trio DRYADIC seamlessly serve up feminist protest tracks, dreamy folk songs & unequivocally epic, queer ballads on guitar, keys, fiddle & upright bass. Rhythmical mix-ups, candid lyrics, heart-soaring hooks & intoxicating vocals from the gut command you.
EMMA CLOWSLEY is a literary force to be reckoned with, bringing an unflinching honesty and raw humour to her powerful, relatable performance poetry.
Get ready to laugh, shout, cry, sing, move, gasp, imagine & immerse.
Get ready to be entertained.
Get ready to be queer.
Get ready For Hot Flush.