The Common Press and Guildhall School are thrilled to present the Trans Music Takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month. Friday 7th February 2025 from 7 pm - 9 pm at Guildhall.
This event will showcase the incredible talents of trans voices in music and the performing arts at the iconic Guildhall —it's an evening you won’t want to miss!
Special guest performances from Jason Kwan, Tribe Collective, and Trans Voice Mixed Choir ft Trans Voice Choir, Petals, Nawi Collective, and My Blood is My Voice.
Evening hosted by Travis Alabanza.
Dress code: Queer finery
Event Details
- Bar opens at 6:30 pm | doors open from 6:45 pm
- Performances kick off at 7:00 pm
- The event ends at 9 pm
- Free cloakroom available.
Access and additional information
- A free cloakroom will be available for coats and large bags.
- Gender-neutral and wheelchair-accessible toilets will be available.
- The Music Hall is fully accessible. If you require additional support, please contact aisha@commonpress.co.uk or inform staff upon arrival.
- Entrance: Please use the Silk Street Main Entrance to access the Music Hall.
- There will be photography and videography during the event, please inform a staff or photographer if you do not wish to be photographed.
About Guildhall School
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is a music and drama school located in the City of London, England. Established in 1880, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in all aspects of classical music and jazz along with drama and production arts.
Host- Travis Alabanza
Travis Alabanza is an award-winning writer and performer. Their debut book None of the Above was a Waterstones Bestseller, won the Jhalak Prize Literary award, and was one of TIME Magazine's top 100 books of 2023. Their stage work has received numerous acclaim including Burgerz winning a total theatre award, Overflow shortlisted for the George Divine aware,d and Sound of the Underground receiving Five Stars in The Guardian.
Performers
Jason Kwan ( Performer )
London based, indie-pop singer-songwriter Jason Kwan released his debut EP, “Deja Vu” on June 7th 2024 and has just finished his first UK tour.
Jason’s debut EP “Deja Vu” features the focus track “Paradise”, accompanied by a visually stunning music video.
“Paradise” landed on Spotify’s New Music Friday UK and GLOW playlists, Apple Music’s New In Pride across all territories, and premiered on BBC Introducing. Jason is currently on an extended Deja Vu EP Tour, including playing mainstage at London Pride for the first time.
Independent through and through, Jason has performed at Glastonbury Festival, Meltdown Festival, opened for Rina Sawayama at Electrowerkz, and in 2023 landed three national billboard campaigns. He’s notably been a face of NYX Cosmetics since 2021, starring alongside Anne-Marie and Yasmin Finney.
TRIBE
Tribe is a live music event and community space. TRIBE believes in gathering the community together through different events such as live music, chess, community conversation, fairs, arts and crafts, with the centre piece being music. Our name is inspired by African philosophies of collective living. We are founded under the principles of the Igbo Nigerian proverb which states, “Gidi Gidi bu Ugwu Eze”, translating to the equivalent of “in Unity there is strength.”
Trans Voice Mixed Choir - HEADLINE ACT
An exclusive and special performance featuring talented singers from Trans Voice Choir, Petals, Nawi Collective, and My Blood is My Blood. These incredible artists are coming together for one night only with multi-instrumentalists to deliver a transcendent experience.
Event Policy
We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, harassment, or hate speech. This includes but is not limited to, transphobia, racism, xenophobia, homophobia, misogyny, ableism, and any other form of prejudice or bigotry.
For general best practices, please:
- Do not assume anyone’s gender; always ask for and respect pronouns.
- Be mindful of language and behaviour to ensure a safe and welcoming space for all.
- Report any concerns to event staff immediately.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and affirming environment where everyone can enjoy the event.