Get ready to challenge societal norms and embrace the shame at the Vancouver Shame Fest 2024, a groundbreaking gathering curated by marginalized queer artists from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

From August 1st to August 5th, 2024, Vancouver will become the epicenter of a revolutionary event aimed at reclaiming Pride as a space for activism, expression, and authentic representation. Vancouver Shame Fest 2024 stands as a testament to the resilience of the queer and outsider artistic community. Pushing back against commercialization, this festival reclaims the essence of Pride as a space for activism, expression, and authentic representation. Vancouver Shame Fest 2024 arises as a response to the escalating detachment and commercialization observed in Pride Festivals. Our purpose is to illuminate underrepresented talents and cultivate a community for those disenfranchised by corporate influences on the queer and outsider art scenes. To this end, we aspire to dismantle token representation of queer experiences and recognize the intersectionality of identities within the LGBTQ+ community. Through community connections, this years lineup showcases local and international artists, many who have been overlooked due to their vulnerable or marginalized positions. Our objectives include providing a space for queer outsider artists to express themselves authentically while expanding British Columbia's music ecology. By fostering collaboration, we also aim to inspire people struggling to find their place and authenticity in the world.

Event Details:

• Dates: August 1st to August 5th, 2024.

• Location: Various venues across Vancouver, BC (see below).

• Ticket Information: Early bird tickets available until June 15 at $50, general admission festival tickets at $60. Tickets available now at www.heroinmart.com/products/shame-fest-2024

Events:

• Thursday August 1st - 7:00pm: Casa De Vines - Welcoming and Opening with Cease Wyss, Visual Art Show, Naloxone Training with Drug User Liberation Front.

• Friday August 2nd - 8:00pm: Red Gate Arts Society - live music featuring Niña Perro (Guadalajara, Mexico), Grudgepacker (LA, USA), the Heterosexuals, and more.

• Saturday August 3rd - 3:00pm: Alf House - live music with TJ Felix and the Western Family, Roach McGuirk.

• Saturday August 3rd - 8:00pm: Green Auto - live music featuring Special Interest (Nola, USA), Prado Monroe, Citadel, and more.

• Saturday August 3rd - Midnight: Secret techno after-party with a super exclusive lineup.

• Sunday August 4th - 3:00pm: KW Studios - Workshop by Tom Kessler on "Building Beautiful Interaction with Open-Source Software and Hardware".

• Sunday August 4th - 8:00pm: KW Studios - Live music with Dim Things Collective (Berlin, Germany), Maskara, Aster Dawn, and more.

• Monday August 5th - 7:00pm: Vines Art Gallery - Festival closing with Cease Wyss.

To preview music acts, check out the official Vancouver Shame Fest 2024 Mixtape here:

• https://incidentalpress.bandcamp.com/album/shame-fest-mixtape-2024 

  
  
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  About the Vancouver Shame Fest 2024:
  The Vancouver Shame Festival is a revolutionary gathering curated by marginalized queer artists, aimed at challenging societal norms and reclaiming Pride as a space for activism, expression, and authentic representation. Through a diverse lineup of events, workshops, and performances, SHAME aims to foster inclusivity, empower marginalized voices, and inspire critical dialogue on the role of art in societal discourse.