QWIM'MAS
Jess Stir, Compere & drag
Jo Henry, poet
RKP, mixed media, poet
Charley Genever, (poet)
Faradena Afifi, folk - multi instrumentalist
Tony Cambridge(rton), drag
Greebo, pop-punk, London
Shifty Statues, punk, Cambridge
Mental Issues, punk, London
Daffodildos, punk, Brighton
QWIM raffle for Micro Rainbow
DJs
Prince of Darkness & Empress of Valusia - Old skool, trad goth & rock
Short and Sweet - Deep house, both old and new, vinyl set.
Bios:
Charley Genever (she, her, they, them):
is a poet, writer, and creative producer. Living in Peterborough, she is a former Peterborough Poet Laureate. Charley co-hosts βWe, The Poetsβ podcast series.
Her debut collection, βUnsexedβ was published 2017 by BX3. Published in multiple anthologies including βThe Great British Write Offβ (Bonacia), Poetry Rivals 2015 (Poetry Rivals), βMadder Than We Lookβ (Write Minds), and βW O M A Nβ Mud Press.
βHer words smack against each other, bloodied and raw in equal measure disgusting and beautiful.β β Yack Magazine
Jo Henry (they/them):
Returning a 2nd time to QWIM, Jo is a queer, non-binary autistic poet from Peterborough.
Jo was featured at Cambridge Alternative Pride and Peterborough Pride 2025. They were a 2025 finalist of the Peterborough poet laureateship.
Jo's Poetry is a wholesome yet heinous stream of consciousness which packs a punch at injustice. Prepare for carnage. Bring guinea pigs!
RKP (they/them):
Also coming back to grace our stage again, RKP is a Gender queer drip artist and poet who doesnβt shy away from exposing heartfelt raw words and nerves.
Inspired by life and all things creative; colourful βjack of (almost nearly) all tradesβ and have been described as a βpensive word smith who daringly invites the audience to Listen to their βdestructive yet funβ, autobiographical poemsβ.
Faradena Afifi:
Fara is a free improviser and folk musician influenced by T'ai Chi Chuan and nature. She is a composer, singer-songwriter, band leader, and multi-instrumentalist. Faradena plays viola, cello, fiddle, double bass, piano and percussion. She works on her own and in collaboration with other artists.
Jess Stir (she/they):
She's wacky and weird, loveable and silly. she's bonkers, bat shit cray cray.
She's cute and messy. It's Jess Stir, baffling you with her BS once more. The comedy prop & pop queen of Peterborough. Jess is ecstatic to travel, to help Stir the pot with you!
Tony Cambridge-ton (he/him):
Most known amongst the Ton for being a shapeshifting maker of mess and his stunning live vocals.
He is delighted to be bringing some fan favourite songs back to the Blue Moon!
Greebo: Londonβs shortest PS2 punk and favourite bimbo. Sings songs from a post apocalyptic pop chart for polyamorous pansexuals. Influences include internet comments from strangers, delayed night buses, Britney Spears live videos and Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel.
https://www.instagram.com/gr33bmaster?igsh=ejJuOG5zdXI4cHRs
Shifty Statues:
Shifty Statues are Gabby (from For the Hornets) and Helen (from Goddammit Jeremiah). We formed when our bandmates were busy and we wanted to play music. Our bandmates are less busy now, but we still enjoy playing more music. Gabby on guitar and vox, Helen on drums and vox. Riffy indie punk pop.
https://shiftystatues.bandcamp.com/album/shifty-statues
Mental Issues:
Mental Anarcho-Grotesque punk collective where nobody knows wtf is going on but that's not an issue.
https://mentalissues1312.bandcamp.com
Daffodildos:
Brighton queer punks breaking down barriers and smashing up your preconceived ideas by playing catchy DIY anthems with a mission to tear down the cis-heteronormative-capitalist-patriarchy.
https://daffodildos.bandcamp.com
DJS:
Prince of Darkness & Empress of Valusia, Queer DJ team from The Calling, Blue Moon's goth and metal nights.
Their music tends towards a mix of retro/trad goth (think Siouxie and the Banshees, The Cult), with some alt rock, some metal and punk in there too.
They have an infectious energy on the decks that will keep you moving on the dance floor! πππ
Short and Sweet have been integral in developing the dance tent at Cambridge Pride, since itβs inception. Theyβve played at various festivals and events, both nationally and internationally, and have been running and involved in LGBTQI parties in Cambridge for over a decade.
Frequently collaborating with artist, Jamie Ashman on art and music events, they are also regulars on the renowned Rebel Love stage at Strawberry Fair and at the illustrious More Tea Vicar parties; the latter for which they played recently in Glastonbury, sharing a line up with Alabama 3, The Orb and Stereo MCs.
Think β dramatic hats, astonishing glasses, maracas, some damn fine beats and bass, and if youβre lucky...they might bring the vinyl.
Music genre: "house" both old skool and newer πππ