Look, our time on this planet is short — so let's make sure it's sweet. Someone once said that each step we take should lead toward building our dream of UTOPIA. And friends, we couldn’t agree more. But the only way we're going to make it happen is by building it together. In potentially the queerest, sportiest, and sexiest of collaborations, Queers On Wheels, Queer Surf Club, Queer Running Club, Goal Diggers FC, and Knockout come together to bring you UTOPIA, a hot-off-the-press zine celebrating queer sports, queer bodies, queer community, and queer joy in all its GLORY.
Over 70+ pages, discover intimate, provocative, and JOYFUL portraits of different members of the clubs, shot by some of the most exciting queer photographers in London. Dive into visual stories on how these clubs are building community and read exclusive Q&As with members, crafted by writers from UK's queer sports communities.
✨ All profits will be donated to Mermaids, the UK’s leading charity supporting trans, non-binary and gender-questioning children and young people and their families. ✨
LAUNCH PARTY
Kick start the festive season with all the sporty queers at our launch party. A complimentary kiss from a queer on the door, DJs all evening and some special performances from our club legends.
If you purchase a copy of UTOPIA (and you really should), it will be available for collection at the UTOPIA launch party from 7pm on Friday, 6 December at Beechwood, Shoreditch. There is no cloakroom but we will be storing your zine in a named envelope for collection as you leave.
📆 December 6th, 2024
⏰ 7pm – midnight
💃 our clubs' favourite DJs & performers
💰 We have a limited number of free tickets available, please message chair@goaldiggersfootballclub.com)
Our launch event aims to be a place to celebrate our wonderful and diverse queer sports community. Whilst the team cannot control everything, we aim to be open and honest with our patrons and create a safe(r) space. We have a zero-tolerance approach to racism, sexism, classism, ableism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other prejudice, discrimination or invasive behaviour. If you need immediate support or assistance during the event, you can find someone from the venue team or find someone from the UTOPIA team.
If you have any queries with regards to our safe(r) space policy, or would like to read full details of this policy, please get in touch with chair@goaldiggersfootballclub.com
ACCESS:
- Beechwood is wheelchair accessible
- The toilets are all gender-neutral
- There is no access to a quiet space separate from the main venue
- Lighting will be low light across the entire venue and toilets
- There are lots of seating areas inside the venue
- Support workers/assistants can be provided with a free ticket
- There is no hearing loop induction available
- Photos of the space and a floor plan can be provided on request.
- If you have any access requirements or questions about the event and venue that are not listed above, please get in touch with chair@goaldiggersfootballclub.com