Stars, Shadows, Music, Cinema - Friday 8th Sept

We used the brand new Star and Shadow Cinema (which was built from scratch by volunteers this year and shows dead cool underground films) and (as predicted) it was a really atmospheric evening of music and swirling visuals.

Erotic Lit

Erotic Lit was an Ignite event put on especially for Ladyfest. Erotic Lit breaks the silence surrounding sex between women whilst appreciating some great writings from within the lesbian and bisexual women's community. We believe that breaking the silence is especially important in a society that doesn't take sex between women seriously, which makes it more difficult for women who sleep with women to stay sexually and emotionally healthy.

Email eroticlit@gmail.com if you'd like to get involved or for more information.

Skribble Records Presents Ladyfest Newcastle Fundraiser, at The Shed

Skribble Records is totally cool - inspired by the mighty Kill Rock Stars label, its passions are riot grrl, indie, rock, electro and experimental. Skribble loves female fronted or all grrl bands, but its not gender exclusive and just likes to release music that may be considered a little bit different from the norm.

In early August Skribble very kindly put on a fundraiser for Ladyfest Newcastle in Leicester, and raised lots of lovely dosh for us. We love them!

Go to www.myspace.com/skribblerecords for more info

Durham benefit

On Saturday 17th June Shot by both sides, put on a benefit at the fish tank in Durham. Playing were: The Velterelles and Penny Broadhurst.

Acoustic & Spoken Word

We had a great night at the Telegraph in Newcastle in June. Thanks again to Catriona, Sharron and Sharon!

Queer on the Wear

The wonderful people at Ignite organised a party on the Prince Bishop River Cruiser in Durham for lesbian and bisexual women and their friends. It was a LOT of fun with lots of drinking, dancing and cool tunes, and we raised several hundreds squid!

DORIS in the lounge

Rock n Doris very kindly made the 10th March Doris in the Lounge a benefit for Ladyfest and a celebration of International women’s day. It was a great night with Lake Me playing, and we raised £60!

Ladyfest takes over Rattled by the rush

Our first Ladyfest Newcastle fundraiser featuring Lake Me, World is Static, Saugal Massie and an acoustic set from Jo of The Ladies Mercury took place at The Head of Steam on Wednesday 8th February 2006.