Club Silly Vol. 1
Event description
Club Silly would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk People of the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which this party is organised and held upon. We pay our respect to Elders past and present; and acknowledge the strength, storytelling and art of Sistergirls, Brotherboys and queer mob, that has paved the way for little queer collectives like us to exist. We are grateful to be able to share this creative space, move our bodies and play together on what always was and always will be, Aboriginal Land.
We would also like to express gratitude for the privilege to be able to create a space of lightness while so much in the world feels dark right now. Our hope and intention is for this to be a place of collective resistance and togetherness as much as it is a place to have fun.
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GIDDY-UP COW-THEM, THE SILLIEST LITTLE SAUSAGE IS TAKING ON THE BIG SMOKE and (incase u haven’t already realised) it’s about to get A BIT SILLY.
CLUB SILLY VOL.1 (so close you can almost taste it) IS A WHOLESOME QUEER NIGHT TO LET YOUR SILLY GREMLIN FREE (release your inhibitions), LET DOWN YOUR RATTY (feel the rain on your skin) AND HEAL YOUR INNER CHILD (live with arms wide open)
This party comes with a furby™-approved lineup of local talent and curators of horrific (fun) vibes, that will guide you through a night of connection, community and playfulness.
Complete with a CRAFT CORNER, silly activities, COZY TEA STATION, sensory toys, SPACE-TRANSFORMING DECORATIONS, and the most cursed furby™ you’ve ever seen in your life.
We can’t wait for you to immerse yourself in our silly, silliness.
(note to self, ask the gays how many times we are allowed to say silly in one event description)
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DETAILS
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DATE: SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024
VENUE: THE BIRD
TIME: 8PM-12AM
WEAR: whatever makes you feel like a silly billy (DIY costumes & creativity encouraged)
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CLUB SILLY PRE-PARTY
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7PM @ THE BIRD COURTYARD
OKKK we know what you're thinking… What is a pre-party and why is it at the same venue?
Think about this pre-party like a wholesome queer crafternoon with friends. Expect craft supplies, (optional) ice breaker activities, sensory toys and chill music to ease you into the night. Perfect if you are flying solo and want to meet new peeps, prefer the more chill part of a night out, or need a little extra time to get comfy in a space.
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LINEUP
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AGAPANTHA
BEEF WELLINGTON
DJ SWEETPEA
MISS PHORIA
MUSU
PUSSYPUSSYWILLOW
WETPUDDLSS
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TICKETS ON SALE: 6pm Monday 15th April
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GO WITH THE TICKETING OPTION THAT FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU
⭑ This event is free for Mob and Companion Cardholders (+ your companion), get your free ticket via humanitix or on the door.
⭑ Financial hardship tickets available via humanitix (message event organisers if this option is sold out).
⭑ Early Bird $10
⭑ Second Release $12
⭑ Third Release $15
⭑ Door sales available ~ $20
Profits will be donated to CAMP @camp4mob
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ACCESSIBILITY
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***info last updated 14th April***
⭑ VENUE ACCESSIBILITY INFO: https://www.williamstreetbird....
⭑ Companion Card holders can attend free (+free entry carers and support workers)
⭑ ENTRY: If waiting in the entry queue is not compatible with your accessibility needs, let the door staff know and they will let you skip the queue.
⭑ TOILETS: There is 1 unisex accessible bathroom, gender-neutral toilets with urinals and FLINTA toilets (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, agender). Use the toilet makes you feel most comfortable.
⭑ SEATING: stools, bench and booth seating, 1 soft couch in courtyard, seats with backs available.
⭑ LIGHTING/EFFECTS: Dim lightin inside. Stage lighting is static. Disco Ball over dancefloor. LED festoon lighting and candles in the courtyard. Smoke machine will be used. No white strobes.
⭑ SMOKERS AREA: No smoking or vaping will be allowed inside the venue but the courtyard is a smoking and vaping area
⭑ SCENTS: While we can’t guarantee the event will be scent-free, we discourage attendees from wearing perfumes, colognes, aftershave, soaps or other products with strong scents.
⭑ AUSLAN: At this stage the event will not be Auslan interpreted
⭑ SUPPLIES: There will be a supply station in the courtyard with free goodies like ear plugs, condoms, phone charging station, panadol, lollipops, gum, tampons etc. (take what you need, leave what you don’t).
⭑ There will be access to craft supplies, activities and sensory toys.
⭑ There will be a tea station next to the bar to make yourself a warm (alcohol-free) beverage
⭑ IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, event helpers will be identifiable with fluro yellow arm bands.
If you have any specific accessibility questions or requests, please message @club.silly on Facebook or Instagram
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COVID SAFETY
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⭑ Masks are highly encouraged and appreciated. There will be free masks available in the courtyard. We encourage you to bring your own if you can as we have limited supplies.
⭑ Please test before the event. If you test positive or a close contact of someone who has tested positive, please stay home.
⭑ Please use the hand sanitiser available to you around the venue
⭑ Venue staff will be given access to masks, hand sanitiser and are strongly encouraged to test and stay home if they test positive.
⭑ If you aren’t able to attend due to COVID, contact us and we will reimburse your ticket.
⭑ If you need a space to take a mask-free breather, there is an open-air courtyard or you can exit and re-enter the venue via William Street (provided you have a stamp)
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HOUSE RULES
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NO RACISM, NO ANTI-BLA(C)KNESS, NO TRANSPHOBIA, NO ABLEISM, NO HOMOPHOBIA, NO SEXISM, NO FATPHOBIA, NO AGEISM, NO HATEFULNESS.
⭑ CONSENT, ALWAYS. Respect people’s boundaries. This includes touching performers & people’s outfits/hair.
⭑ Please never touch a person’s mobility aid without their consent.
⭑ Be mindful and respectful of people’s pronouns (If you don’t know, ask).
⭑ Take care of one another and be kind - this event is for community, not ego.
⭑ This is a judgment free zone! People should be free to express themselves however they choose, which extends to stimming, wearing noise-cancelling headphones… Any shaming behaviour toward another person will not be tolerated.
⭑ Our attendees are not here for the entertainment of the general public.
⭑ Venue staff have been briefed prior to the event on our house rules and the ethos behind this event.
Club Silly has a zero tolerance for any behavior that threatens the joy and safety of its attendees and the community. Anyone who cannot follow these simple house rules will be removed from the venue and banned from all future events.
(House Rules adapted from: Soul Alphabet, Boorloo Justice & Homopolitan)
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WHAT IS CLUB SILLY?
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CLUB SILLY IS A FLINTA-LED PARTY BY SILLY QUEERS, FOR SILLY QUEERS.
THIS IS A SPACE TO BE PLAYFUL / WEIRD / CONNECTED / CRINGE / SEXY / HORRIFIC / KIND / CHAOTIC / EXTRA.
THIS IS A SPACE THAT PRIORITISES SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY AND TOGETHERNESS, WITH A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN’T GET AROUND THIS.
THIS IS A SPACE THAT CELEBRATES CREATIVITY IN COMMUNITY, NOSTALGIC FLAVOURS AND PLAY AS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE.
JOIN US AS WE HEAL OUR INNER CHILD, ONE BOOGIE AT A TIME.
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This is our first rodeo so any feedback and suggestions is appreciated (be honest but plz be kind). Send us a DM on insta @club.silly
WE CAN’T WAIT TO PARDI WITH ALL U SILLY PEEPS
XOXO Club Silly (AKA Sarah, Jamie & Furby)
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Promo photography by: @thisisnotsarahcraig
Artwork by: @jimmy.studio
Visual descriptions by: @georgewbussy_
Thanks to @mugworts for assistance with accessibility & house rules