Queer Records Listening Club #002: Carly Rae Jepsen – E•MO•TION

Welcome to Queer Records Listening Club – a monthly gathering for LGBTQIA+ music lovers to connect, catch-up and celebrate iconic queer albums on vinyl. Each month, we listen to a new or classic record by a queer artist or icon – played start to finish, just as they intended.

For our difficult second album, we're paying homage to the underdog pop princess Carly Rae Jepsen and the queer cult of her 2015 classic, E•MO•TION (yes, the fullstops are necessary.)

While the straights were still mumbling “Wasn’t she the Call Me Maybe girl?”, us queers heard something far more potent with this album. The hot sax solo on Run Away With Me...TICK! The piano banger bonus track of I Didn't Just Come Her To Dance...YASSS, DIVA! Mouthing the words to Your Type like it's a tragic gay Shakespearean monologue...VERY CORRECT! CRJ's not just pop, she’s pop with feelings, and that’s what makes her a camp icon!

We'll be back with our hosts at Carolina – a queer-first space run by a gorgeous team who care deeply about creating a welcoming environment. Drinks are themed, vibes are gay, Boy Problems are optional.

See you there babes 💅

xxx

EVENT DETAILS:

⭐️ Wednesday 5 November

⭐️ 7pm - 10:30pm (needle drops 8pm)

⭐️ Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Country, Carolina Queer Cafe & Bar 11 Nicholson St, Brunswick East VIC 3057

⭐️ Free RSVP

Accessibility & Inclusion

The venue has all abilities access. Ambulant and gender-neutral bathrooms are also available. If you have specific accessibility needs or requirements, please let us know when registering so we can ensure the best possible experience for you. This event welcomes LGBTQIA+ community members and allies in a space designed for everyone to feel valued and included.

About Queer Records

Queer Records is an online record store celebrating music by LGBTQIA+ artists, icons and allies. We're a proudly queer-owned small business, aiming to connect and support our rainbow community through music and events.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Queer Records Listening Club is focused on providing a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people to come and create connections, let loose and embrace their identities. Friends and allies are very welcome but please be mindful of whose space you’re sharing.

🖤💛❤️ Queer Records and Carolina Bar acknowledge that this event takes place on stolen land. We recognise the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners and custodians of the land and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to any First Nations people attending.

🚫 We have a strict zero-tolerance policy to any form of racism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism or anti-social behavior of any kind. If you’re feeling unsafe or uncomfortable, please do not hesitate to speak to event organisers and staff members.