We started Bi Fi Festival as a response to the pandemic, to make sure that even though we weren’t allowed to see each other physically, our beautifully bi family still felt seen and supported. Our totally digital festival was so successful, we are bringing it BACK for 2021 (and plan to keep it as a permanent feature in our diary!)
Streaming online, this virtual event will be a celebration of bi voices. Tune in to watch thought-provoking discussion panels and enjoy entertainment from a diverse array of performers.
Date: Saturday 19th June
Time: TBC
The schedule for 2021 is still being finalised but see below for last year’s schedule!
Schedule 2020
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| PANELS | |
| 17.00 | PANELS - Section Hosted by Marcus Morgan |
| 17.03 | PANEL 1 - Bi BAME Empowerment chaired by Sharan Dhaliwal |
| 17.46 | PANEL 2 - Lockdown & Mental Health chaired by Meg-John Barker |
| 18.29 | PANEL 3 - UNICORN: Bi, Pan & Trans Respresentation in Arts & Culture charied by Suri Muhkerjee |
| 19.12 | Chair's Chat - Abigail Kay |
| CABARET | |
| 19.17 | CABARET - Section hosted by Scaredy Kat & Pussy Kat |
| 19.19 | Genderfunk - Drag Performance with Esta Ricardo & Gumamela |
| 19.31 | Nalu - Acoustic Session |
| 19.45 | Luspinda - Hula Hoop Performance |
| 19.51 | Victoria Falconer - Bisexual Music Medley |
| 20.05 | AFTER PARTY - DJ Miller Black |
| 20.57 | AFTER PARTY - Hot Mess Disco |
Information
How can I join in?
Keep following our social channels and we will let you know exactly when and where to go closer to the date and on the date. It will be a virtual link to a live-streamed event.
Is this a free event?
Yes, but donations will be gratefully accepted to keep our community going!
Who will be performing and speaking?
We will be teasing out acts and speakers throughout the weeks so make sure you follow us on social media!
I can’t tune in on the day. Will I be able to watch afterwards?
We will be recording the panels and performances, so if you’re unfortunate to miss the event, you can catch-up on our Bi Pride event.
Is the event suitable for all ages?
Bi Pride UK is family friendly and inclusive at heart. If there are any adult themes in the later performances we will let you know beforehand.
What accessibility will there be in place?
Our Accessibility report is available here
PANELS
Section hosted by:
Marcus Morgan
They / Them | Bisexual Activist Magician | @MischiefMental
PANEL 1 –
Bi BAME Empowerment
Chair –
Sharan Dhaliwal
She / Her | Editor – Burnt Roti Magazine | @peatreebojangle
Panelists –
Angee the Diva
She / Her | Comedian | @AngeetheDiva
Rania Vamvaka
She / Her | Glitter Cymru | @Raniavmk
Vaneet Mehta
He / Him | Programmer & Author | @nintendomad888
Siqi Chong
She / Her | Associate – EY | @siqichong
Organisations Mentioned in this panel
London Bi Pandas
https://www.londonbipandas.com/
Bisexual Index
http://www.bisexualindex.org.uk/
The Summer of Impossibilites by Rachael Allen
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49948337-the-summer-of-impossibilities
PANEL 2 –
Mental Health on Lockdown
Chair –
Meg-John Barker
They / Them | Author | @megjohnbarker
Panelists –
Dr Julia Shaw
She / Her | Psychological scientist | @drjuliashaw
Tess Brooks
They / Them | Psychotherapist | @StarlTherapy
Anick Soni
He / Him | Award-winning creative, activist & presenter | @Anickians
Kevin Morosky
He / Him | Creative Director | @kevinmorosky
Organisations Mentioned in this panel
Black African and Asian therapy network BAATN
www.baatn.org.uk
The Mix – Free Essential support to under 25’s
https://www.themix.org.uk/
Black Minds Matter UK
https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org/
LGBT Switchboard
https://switchboard.lgbt/
PANEL 3 –
Unicorn: Bi & Trans Representation in Arts & Culture
Chair –
Suri Mukherjee
Journalist & Poet | @Surimukherjee
Panelists –
1990s Chris
He / Him | Queer Punk Poet | @1990sChris
Jordan Gray
She / Her | Comedian & Screen Writer | @Talldarkfriend
Kai Hazelwood
She / Her | Creative Director – Good Trouble Makers | @kaihazelwood
Maddie Jones
She / Her | UNICORN Staff Writer & Musician | @littlemissmadrigal
CABARET
Section hosted by:
Scaredy Kat & Pussy Kat
@pusssykatofficial_ @scaredykatofficial
Genderfunk
@esta_ricardo & @genderfunk
Luspinda Hula Hoop Performance
She / Her | @luspinda_
Nalu Acoustic Session
She / Her | @naludez
Victoria Falconer
She / Her | @victoriafalconer
THE AFTER PARTY
DJ Miller Black
She / Her | @djmillerblack
Hot Mess Disco
He / Him | @hotmessdisco
PANELS
The views expressed in the panels are those of the individuals speaking, and do not necessarily reflect those of Bi Pride UK.
PANEL 1 – Bi BAME Empowerment panel
Content notes:
- Mental health stigmas, uncensored ableist language (‘crazy’) making a point about stigma
- White supremacy, anti-Black racism, colourism, racism against East Asians
- Multiple oppressions at the intersection of identities
- Biphobia and racism in the workplace
PANEL 2 – Mental Health on Lockdown
Content notes:
- Non consensual surgery
- Suicide reference
- Biphobia and intersexphobia in medical settings
- Anti-Black microaggressions
- Slavery in British history
PANEL 3 – Unicorn: Bi & Trans Representation in Arts & Culture
Content notes:
- Biphobia (including within queer communities, hypersexualisation of bi women,
describing bi as binary attraction to men and women) - Bi erasure in the media
- Bisexuality
- Suicide reference
CABARET
This part of the show contains mature themes and language,
it is intended for an adult audience and may not be suitable for younger viewers, discretion is advised.
Genderfunk
Content notes:
- Gender stereotyping
- Drug reference
- Suicide reference
Live Stream Coordinator –
Nathan Rae (He / Him) www.nathanrae.co.uk
BSL Interpreting –
Max Marchewicz (They / Them) @wheeliequeermerbabe
Music Use
Thanks to –
Am.i (She / Her) @amiofficial and Nalu (She / Her) @naluuuuuu_
Background music –
Background music on Marus Morgan Host sections –
‘Playdate’, ‘Apollo’ & ‘Magic Chime’ from the Youtube Audio Library
Background music on Scaredy and Pussy Host sections – TBC
