Queeruption 7 !!!!

Queeruption 7
Sex and anarchy in the antipodes
Sydney, Australia
16-23 February 2005
0402 564 008
www.queeruption.org

Queeruption is a free DIY gathering for queers of all genders and
sexualities.

What is free?
Free means there is no cover charge. There will be times that you are asked
for a donation to cover costs. Please give what you can. Nobody is getting
paid. The money we have comes from two fund-raising parties that queerupted
in 2004. We try to keep the costs down to a minimum and most of the
materials and equipment have been found, borrowed or recycled. Inevitably
there are things that we can't avoid paying for like food, fuel, mobile
phone and equipment hire.

What is DIY?
Basically this means DO IT YOURSELF! You don't have to be an expert. We all
have talents and abilities that we can share with each other, from cleaning
the toilets to putting on makeup. We want to create autonomous communal
space(s) where we can be ourselves, work and play together. DIY includes
anti-consumerism. By this we mean that not everything will be served to you
on a plate. We want and need your participation to make this happen for you
and for everybody else.

What is Queer?
We all use the word "queer" in different ways. Here we are using the word
queer in the hope of generating a sense of radicality, diversity and
perversity. We want gender-benders of all descriptions, labelled and
unlabelled to come share a friendly space where you don't have to answer to
any definitions of gender and sexuality (unless YOU want to, of course…).

Location

Shhh! It's a secret. We can't tell you where now, but our plans involve an
easy-to-get-to location. It might be closer than you dare to dream! Stay in
touch through our website where u can get the latest hot information. Or you
can call the Q7 mobile on 0402 564 008.


Accessibility
We want Q7 to be accessible and comfortable for everyone. We are thinking
about interpreters, wheelchair access, allergies, mental health, affinity
groups, grievance procedure, transport, quiet rooms and more. Please contact
us if you need help with any of the above or anything else we may not have
thought about.
Contact: access@queeruption.org

Workshops
Workshops will include discussions, skill-sharing, learning, creating...
Over 50 workshops have been offered – check out the ones that have been
confirmed on our website – from queer zine-making to hula-hooping,
blockading techniques to flirting... We want MORE workshops on: indigenous
issues, feminism, HIV/AIDS, trades/craft, gender, young people, media,
social, performance, activism, sex, food, politics of race, building
community, regional queer issues, queer theory, being queer, spirituality,
social movements and sustainability, fun.
Contact: workshops@queeruption.org

Performance, Live music, Parties and Film
There will be 7 nites of entertainment to delight, excite and inspire you:

Wed 16 Chilled jazz/spoken word/MCs and bingo
Thurs 17 Performance nite
Fri 18 Band nite including bands from Melbourne and Brisbane
Sat 19 Big party with international DJs and performance
Sun 20 DIY film nite
Mon 21 Indymedia films and sexy party
Tues 22 Art show and party

We want MORE performers, bands, films... Whether you're an amateur, or
seasoned performer, whether you're usually the life of the party or never
been up in front of a crowd before NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to shine. Share
and express your creativity amongst a supportive bunch of unique and vibrant
freaks, just like YOU.

Have you made a film? We would love to see it.

We are also on the look out for people who know about electrics, lights,
sound, stage, visuals and associated stuff.
Contact:

performance@queeruption.org

film@queeruption.org

Art Space
The artspace will exist as a discrete creative zone within the Queeruption
site. We hope for it to be jam packed with all sorts of materials so that
anyone can drop through and release their creative urges. This outpouring of
creativity will culminate in an art opening replete with music, performers
and the obligatory free cask wine!
For info, or to help out,
please contact:

art@queeruption.org

Action(s)
We will have a meeting during the week to plan queer action(s). Queer
interventions in gay bars? Crashing the disco with a mobile PA playing Tribe
8? Banner drops? Queer flash mobbing? Got any ideas? Want to be involved?
Contact: actions@queeruption.org

Health Space
This will be a space to explore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual
health and well-being. The health space will also help take care of the rest
of us during the gathering by providing first aid and looking to our health
and safety. Want to offer a workshop on traditional medicine, alternative
therapies, massage...?
Contact: health@queeruption.org

Kidz Space
Children and young people are a vital part of our queer alternative
community. At Queeruption 7 we want to recognise this and breakdown the
barriers between children and adults. Younger people have so much to say,
teach and learn as they live in a reality that is fiercely perceptive and
imaginative. They deserve to be listened to and engaged with about the kinds
of issues we are raising. We will be setting up a children/young people's
space so parents and children can have a break from each other. In this
space we will have lots of fun, discussion, art, anarchy and learning. We
need volunteers to help run the space so please let us know if you are
interested. Any parents that know they will be bringing children please let
us know beforehand.
Contact: kidz@queeruption.org

Communal Accommodation
We will be squatting in a large building that will provide enough space for
communal accommodation. We will hopefully have mattresses and cushions and
comfort, but bring what you need with you – sleeping bag, sleeping mat, air
cushion, doona, four-poster bed – whatever makes you feel at home!

Don't forget your torch!

If you want accommodation at Q7, please email: accommodation@queeruption.org
or call the Q7 mobile: 0402 564 008
If you can help billet 1 or more people, before or after the gathering,
please email: accommodation@queeruption.org or call the Q7 mobile.

Food
We'll be providing 3 scrumptious healthy meals per day at Q7 – self-serve
breakfast, cooked lunch, cooked dinner. All food provided will be vegan –
this means NO animal products at all. We will ask for a gold coin donation
to cover the cost of food.

Got any questions or want to help out?
Contact: food@queeruption.org

Transport
We need help with transport. Do you have access to a ute, panel van, large
car or other vehicle? Want to help us out?
Contact: transport@queeruption.org

Contact
Want to get involved or know more?
Please contact us!!!
Email: information@queeruption.org
Q7 Mobile: 0402 564 008
Post: PO Box 123 Newtown 2042

To give us a good idea of numbers, please register online if you're planning
to attend Queeruption 7: