Platte Pride Week

Monday: SYNERGY OF INNOVATION – A Panel Talk on the Intersectionality of Queerness within the Creative Industry

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22. Juli 2024, Entry: 18:00 Uhr, Start: 18:30

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PLATTE, Memhardstr. 8, 10178 Berlin

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This event is by invitation only. The panel will be in English and German, we will be summarily translating through the panel talk.

Join us for a panel on uniting and empowering queer communities and the creative industries. „Synergy of Innovation” will be a dialogue on the Current State and Development Opportunities of Queer Formats and Events in Berlin’s Creative Industries, the event is hosted by Chiponda Chimbelu and begins with a dialogue featuring Michael Biel, Alfonso Pantisano and Stella Bailleux, followed by an artist talk with Gigi Spelsberg, Cat Jones and Naomi Boima. Enjoy music by DJ Lotic.

We cordially invite you to the opening event of Pride Week at the PLATTE.Berlin. You can look forward to an inspiring evening with an exhibition opening featuring artworks by Eda Phanlert SRIPROM, Naomi BOIMA and Harriet Darvey.

As a journalist, Chiponda Chimbelu aims to show different perspectives and enable dialogue in a polarized world. He is a consultant for the Diversity Cartel and has hosted the DW business program Made in Germany. He also reports on topics such as migration, racism and discrimination with a view to Germany and Europe. Chimbelu will be hosting the panel talk with the following speakers:

Michael Biel: State Secretary in the Senate Department for Economics

Alfonso Pantisano: He is the Senate’s queer commissioner for queer communities in Berlin. He wants to lend his voice to parts of the queer community that are less visible and heard

Stella Bailleux: An HR & DEI consultant with 7 years of experience, Stella is an LGBTQIA+ and Disability Rights activist (CSD board member, Queer Trans Liberation Founder), drag performer and DJ. She organizes community events such as TFD and X-S

Cat Jones: A multi-media artist and independent curator whose work centres on self-acceptance, critique, and reflection. Cat has curated for Oyoun and LACE and holds a BA in Human Services from California State University of Fullerton

Gigi Spelsberg: A German-French actress and model from Berlin, Gigi is an LGBTQI+ activist and organizer of a weekly trans* evening in Berlin Kreuzberg. She is part of the play „Stechen und Sterben“ at Volksbühne Theatre and appears in various queer politically motivated films

Naomi Boima: Naomi draws inspiration from Black Queer individuals in Berlin and London, creating large-scale prints that deconstruct power structures through illustration, painting and performance, with a Black feminist lens

The panel talk will follow with DJ set by Lotic, a Berlin-based multidisciplinary musician, originally from Houston, Texas. Classically trained in alto saxophone, Lotic has garnered critical acclaim worldwide for her EPs and albums and has worked with artists like Ben Frost, Son Lux, and Björk.

Dieses Projekt wurde im Rahmen der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur” (GRW) mit Bundes- und Landesmitteln gefördert.

Tuesday: QUEER ART AND IDENTITY – Workshop with Lola von der Gracht Wann

23. Juli 2024, 18:00 Uhr

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PLATTE, Memhardstr. 8, 10178 Berlin

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Der Workshop findet in deutscher Sprache statt. Dauer: 18-21 Uhr

Hier kannst du dich anmelden. (https://forms.gle/WfssXjWPP2UKt2qaA)

Die Anzahl der Teilnehmenden ist auf 15 Personen begrenzt. Du erhältst eine E-Mail-Bestätigung, ob du teilnehmen kannst.

Der Workshop „Queer Art & Identity“ richtet sich an queere Kreative, die ihre Werke in einer sicheren Gruppe von Queers vorstellen und teilen möchten. Ziel des Workshops ist es,

die Frage zu erforschen, wie queere Identität das künstlerische Schaffen beeinflusst oder sogar befeuert.

Gemeinsam werden wir uns damit auseinandersetzen, wie wir unsere Geschichten erzählen und unsere Identitäten künstlerisch darstellen können, wenn Worte nicht ausreichen. Welche Themen verbinden uns als queere Künstler*innen und wie spiegeln sie sich in unseren Werken wider?

Bring am besten Originale mit. Wenn sie zu groß sind, Photos. Wir haben einen Projektor. Alle künstlerischen Medien sing möglich (Zeichnung, Malerei, Photographie, Collage, Skulptur, Musik, Gedichte, etc.)

Lola von der Gracht

ist eine zeitgenössische Künstlerin aus Deutschland, die multimedial arbeitet, unter anderem mit Fotografie, Performance und Installation. Ihre Arbeiten erforschen gesellschaftliche Zugehörigkeit, Herkunft, Identität und Gender. Sie hat international ausgestellt und wird im Workshop zunächst ihre Kunst präsentieren sowie Einblicke geben, wie ihre queere Identität ihr künstlerisches Schaffen beeinflusst hat.

Nach dieser Einführung haben die Teilnehmenden die Möglichkeit, ihre eigenen Kunstwerke zu präsentieren und darüber zu sprechen.

Wednesday: HISTORY OF BALLROOM AND RUNWAY – Workshop with German Mother Dream Louboutin

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24. Juli 2024 , 17:00 Uhr

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Platte, Memhardstr. 8, 10178 Berlin

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No application is needed. Just come by. The workshop will be held in English.

“In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will explore the history of ballroom and runway. We’ll dive into my favourite category: runway, a fashion category. Everyone is welcome to bring heels (optional – I wear flats), sunglasses, or any other accessories/clothing that make you feel confident. The workshop includes technique, posture, and battle strategies.” Join us at PLATTE Berlin for the workshop “History of Ballroom and Runway,” with German Mother Dream Louboutin celebrating empowerment and queer expression as part of PLATTE Pride Week.

German Mother Dream Louboutin made their debut on the ballroom scene five years ago in Berlin, right before relocating to firmly establish themselves within Germany’s vibrant dance community. Dream took their first steps into this world as a member of the Iconic International House of Saint-Laurent. In their inaugural year, they achieved a significant milestone by winning the prestigious European “All American Runway of the Year” award at the Galaxy Ball in Paris, bestowed by the legendary Father Charly (Ebony) Gaultier-Brown.

Over time, Dream’s talents have transcended a single category, earning them major accolades across more than 10 different categories in multiple countries. Their influence extends beyond performance; Dream has organized numerous dance events in Germany, is currently honing their skills as a DJ, and serves as an international judge and educator. After a two-year tenure with the Iconic House of Ebony, Dream transitioned to the renowned House of Miyake-Mugler and embraced a new role within the Kiki scene as the German Mother of the legendary luxury House of Louboutin. Collectively, Dream has amassed over 100 trophies, with particular prowess in the European Runway category.

Copyright: Michael Schilder

Thursday: RADIANT VOICES – On Haiku, poetry and sonic readings

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25. Juli 2024 , 17:30 Uhr

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Platte, Memhardstr. 8, 10178 Berlin

Kosten
The entry is free

Join us at PLATTE Berlin for “Radiant Voices,” a captivating lyric event celebrating the vibrant spectrum of queer expression and creativity as part of PLATTE Pride Week. Immerse yourself in an evening outside of traditional boundaries, blending spoken word, performative lectures, and interactive art with Gorjeoux Moon, Nino Bulling, and Bär Kittelmann.

“Have You Ever Meta Haiku” by Gorjeoux Moon Somewhere between spoken word, a reading, a performative lecture, and an artist talk, ‘Have You Ever Meta Haiku’ is a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest journey through healing & recovery. It discusses queerness, gender, addiction, trauma, and the meta use of form to convey more than just words on a page can. Moving out of the darkness of rock bottoms and abuse and finding humour, light, and hope, it is as funny as it is moving, as entertaining as it is informative, and features live performances of ‘book-shaped kinetic poetry sculptures’ — poems in which words appear and disappear as they move across and through the pages they are printed

upon, revealing hidden depths, meanings, and metaphors. Gorjeoux Moon is a poet and performer whose works challenge and redefine the conventions of literature and performance. The interactive poems demand a hands-on approach, inviting the audience to explore and uncover deeper meanings through her performative engagement.

Sonic reading from “Firebugs” by Nino Bulling and Bär Kittelmann
 Like a conversation with a good friend, their story is told as quietly as it can be loud. Crowds and landscapes squiggle in expressive black and white. Red cuts through panels with energy and persistence, bringing life to what might seem dead. In its most intimate moments, Firebugs asks what it means to transition in a transitioning world. Artist and author Nino Bulling’s practice spans comic books, spatial installations and publishing practices. Their approach to making comics foregrounds the emotive, political, environmental, and social perspectives surrounding queer and trans collectivity. Bär Kittelmann is an interdisciplinary artist, currently focusing on sound, graphic design and illustration. Their practice is shaped by a fun-first hierarchy and being less interested in rules and limitations. Together, Nino and Bär weave the sonic reading with a narrative that questions what it means to evolve and rebuild amidst the chaos of a changing world.

Friday: IN CONVERSATION WITH COCO KLEIN – Radical Self-Expression Wann

26. Juli 2024, 17:00 Uhr

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Platte, Memhardstr. 8, 10178 Berlin

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No application is needed. Just come by.

A workshop/discussion panel on authenticity, self-love, and self-expression through art, style, movement and community.

Coco Klein will host a beautifully in-depth chat about the magic of drag and how it has helped them find confidence and love themself throughout their 10-year career. Exploring the methods of their most raw and real forms of desire through all of the creative facets that they express through drag: make-up, styling, dancing, acting, creative direction, etc.

Friday: DESERVING CAKE – The Queerdom Variety Show

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25. Juli 2024 , 18:30 Uhr

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Platte, Memhardstr. 8, 10178 Berlin

Kosten
The entry is free

Join us at PLATTE Berlin for “DESERVING CAKE – The Queerdom Variety Show,” an enthralling performance celebrating the vibrant spectrum of queer expression and creativity marking the closing night of PLATTE Pride Week. Dive into a world where every piece is a slice of the queer experience, each performance a layer of sweetness, and every interaction a taste of something delightfully unexpected. Come for the art, stay for the cake, and savour the flavours of queer performances with Monsterwhore, Vlady, Lawunda Richardson, and Lilith the Quing in all its luscious diversity.

Live Performance by Monsterwhore Embark on the audacious odyssey of Monsterwhore, an inspirational lesbian artist redefining Berlin’s electronic music scene. Born in conservative Eastern Europe and raised in a strict Catholic town, she embraced her truth with unapologetic fervour, adopting the bold name Monsterwhore. Her music blends hyper-pop and techno with conceptual dance and provocative stripping shows, challenging the status quo. Each beat pulses with authenticity, offering a liberating escape from conformity. Join her journey where art meets activism, and dance to the rhythm of freedom in a symphony of unapologetic truth.

“The Queerdom Variety Show” presented by Vlady Welcome to the Queerdom. Join us for the unleashing and fabulous variety show of comedy, drag, and live music where a dazzling tapestry of laughter, glamour, and rhythm is created as it celebrates the vibrant spectrum of queer artistry and expression.

Enter the enchanting realm of Vlady, a queer visionary based in Berlin who seamlessly fuses music, theatre, and performance into unforgettable experiences. Known as the mastermind behind “Queers in Music,” the “Queerdom Variety Show,” and one of Berlin’s biggest drag festivals this year, “DRAGIFY”, Vlady captivates audiences with raw wit, boundless creativity, and a deep commitment to queer expression. Immerse yourself in a world where epic pop and EDM collide with avant-garde costumes, creating a visual and auditory feast that challenges norms and celebrates authenticity. Through heartfelt queer narratives woven into every performance, Vlady invites you to ponder, groove, and embrace the spectrum of human experience.

Prepare to be mesmerized by Lawunda Richardson, a creature probed by the aliens who seem to have gifted her with unparalleled talents. From impeccable lip syncs that transport you to other worlds, to high-energy performances featuring her signature turbo jump splits, Lawunda is a multi-disciplinary artist who redefines drag with her appearance. Her magnetic presence and exquisite artistry are a testament to the boundless possibilities of queer expression. Witness how Lawunda transforms the stage into a realm of pure spectacle, where each performance is a journey through the cosmos of multiplicity and artistry.

Explore the visionary world of Lilith the Quing, Berlin’s genderfluid Brazilian transdisciplinary sweetest demon reshaping culture with fearless creativity. A master storyteller through writing and performance, Lilith blends avant-garde costumes, and poignant messages into captivating shows. Lilith is a horny shapeshifter who escaped the confines of the so-called Paradise, the Garden of Eden, to challenge the patriarchy and celebrate queerness, sensuality and kink. Embracing fluid gender identities, Lilith critiques toxic masculinity and celebrates queerness with a mix of chaos, drama, camp, and artistry, sprinkled with fairy tales, astrology, and magic. Let yourself be captivated, ignite your curiosity and challenge your perceptions of binaries and colonial constructs of good and evil.

Have no fear, we will welcome you with open arms…

Dieses Projekt wurde im Rahmen der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur” (GRW) mit Bundes- und Landesmitteln gefördert.