“We deserve better and I believe we can achieve it. We have seen so much change in our lifetimes. Progress is not a sign to take your foot off the pedal, it is a sign to keep going because what we are doing is working. As long as we are working towards liberation I will be involved in the fight and stand in solidarity with all my comrades opposing oppression in all of its forms. If we aren’t trying to create a better world, what are we even doing?” Shiv, ACT UP April Pin Up
You are warmly invited to the launch of the gorgeous, sexy, informative and inspiring ‘AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) PIN UP 2025 Calendar launch’ from 5-8pm at Positive East on the evening of Wednesday 25th September.
Not only does the calendar consist of 12 portraits of titans in our incredible HIV / AIDS activist movement but also a litany of inspiring advances in medical, media, protest and social movement dates which have pushed forward our collective journey for access to healthcare for all.
To celebrate we will have speeches by those involved in the calendar curation, performances, food and DJ sets by two of the ACT UP led ‘This is My Culture’ party residents @knayohmi draws inspiration from the soulful sounds of disco and Motown, merging them with the pulsating beats of modern tech house. Growing up on these classic genres, Knayohmi crafts sets that are a dynamic fusion of funky vibes and innovative electronic sounds. @MICKY XOV also plays at some of our favourite London parties (Riposte, HOWL, Minx Inc...) and is known for their high-speed sets, which fuse queer club music with grittier free party sounds. Get ready to sweat 💦
Tickets are free but very limited - Please register your attendance ASAP.
Accessibility - Positive East is wheelchair accessible - Any access requirements please don't hesitate to ask - @ actuplondonhealthcareforall@gmail.com
"In my life in the 80s, 90s and after, I was honoured and also often distressed, to be a part of the last stages of life of friends, lovers, strangers and the public who came to the services offering care and support that I worked for. I’ve lost count. My mind often refuses to remember details of too many hundreds and more … I can only live on as part of that army of lovers. May my heart, head, hands, body and spirit be able to offer whatever contribution I can." Miqx Kannemeyer, ACT UP February Pin Up
Huge thanks to everyone involved! Calendar design by @mattbonner.uk https://www.revoltdesign.uk/ and photos by @stickypicnic at www.hollybuckle.com