THIS EVENT IS A QUEER, TRANS-INCLUSIVE SPACE!
★ SMELLS LIKE QUEER SPIRIT - ROCKIN' BIRTHDAY EDITION ★
LIVE PUNK BAND, ALT-INSPIRED BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES,
INCREDIBLE ALT DJ SETS, BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAYS, AND MORE!
Calling all rebels, punks, and rockin' queers! Smells Like Queer Spirit is back at 229 London, and this time, we're celebrating our first birthday with a loaded stage and lots of surprises - including some of your favorites from over the last year.
Leading up to our birthday bash, we’ll be running weekly Instagram giveaways with everything from free drinks at SLQS to goodies from local queer alternative creatives. Follow Glass Closet Events and Rockin' Queers so you don’t miss out!
★★★ MAIN STAGE ★★★
8 PM: SOCIAL HOUR
Meet new people and play organized games for a chance to win a prize!
We will also have some birthday treats for our early birds - first come, first served 🧁
9 PM : DJ GAYMERGIRL
Founder of Rockin' Queers!
10 PM: LIVE QUEER PUNK BAND (TBA)
Punk music with post-punk, hardcore, grunge & alternative metal influences
11 PM: BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES (TBA)
Sexy alternative-inspired burlesque performances from local queer performers
11:30 PM - 2 AM : SPECIAL GUEST DJ (TBA)
Guest DJ who has played sets at Facedown, 2000 Trees, and Download Festival
★★ BACK ROOM ★★
Opens at 9:30 PM
A small relaxed social area to escape the noise, shop from local queer creatives, or test out custom flash designs at our temporary tattoo station from local queer tattoo artists.
Essential Info
Last entry is 11 PM. There is no re-entry permitted.
Cloakroom is available at the venue for £2.
Accessibility information and PA Ticket information can be found in this document.
Fair Wage Policy / Low-Income Tickets
We take pride in paying all of our staff and performers fair wages, and our ticket prices reflect that. Nobody is getting rich from these events, and every dollar goes into the pockets of hard-working queers in your community. 229 is a non-profit venue and 100% of the profits for the venue go toward the International Students House Charity which provides scholarship opportunities, safe housing, and social programmes for students in need.
However, we also believe everyone should have access to safer, inclusive spaces, no matter their budget. If ticket prices are a barrier for you, please message us on OutSavvy or Instagram for a code to access pay-what-you-can options.