Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene Thu, 30 May 2024 01:16:54 -0400 http://www.queerspaces.uk en-gb © 2024 Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene yes 604a2ba5-da09-5f6a-a868-1febcd635c79 Tim Boddy + Alim Kheraj episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) podcast, queer, lgbtq, lgbt, gay culture, London, uk, photography, conversations, lgbt clubs Tim Boddy + Alim Kheraj https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ott0854wqpwpurikcvwveze1xj9l?.jpg Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene http://www.queerspaces.uk Alim Kheraj Tim Boddy Episode 8 - Harry Nicholas Episode 8 - Harry Nicholas This episode of Queer Spaces is a bonus one-off as we are joined by writer and campaigner Harry Nicholas, to celebrate the launch of his unflinching and brilliant book A Trans Man Walks into a Gay Bar, out now.

A raw and honest memoir, Harry’s book explores the intersection of gender, sexuality, sex, queerness, as well as his own relationship with queer spaces. The book is an essential and necessary addition to the trans literary canon, while also being fiercely entertaining and cheek-reddeningly candid.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> This episode of Queer Spaces is a bonus one-off as we are joined by writer and campaigner Harry Nicholas, to celebrate the launch of his unflinching and brilliant book A Trans Man Walks into a Gay Bar, out now.

A raw and honest memoir, Harry’s book explores the intersection of gender, sexuality, sex, queerness, as well as his own relationship with queer spaces. The book is an essential and necessary addition to the trans literary canon, while also being fiercely entertaining and cheek-reddeningly candid.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> https://queerspaces.uk/ Alim Kheraj and Harry Nicholas Buzzsprout-12873091 Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:00 +0100 2926 lgbtq, queer, queer culture, trans, photography, queer spaces, literature, books 1 8 bonus false Episode 7 - Queer Britain Episode 7 - Queer Britain In our final episode of the season, we headed to Kings Cross to visit Queer Britain, the UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum and talked with CEO and co-founder Joseph Galliano. Sat inside the gallery, we spoke about the process of creating the museum, the current hostile political climate towards LGBTQ+ people and why documenting our past helps our queer futures.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Queer Britain can be found at Granary Square in King’s Cross, London. It’s open on Wednesday to Sunday from midday to 6pm. You can find out more information by visiting queerbritain.org.uk

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> In our final episode of the season, we headed to Kings Cross to visit Queer Britain, the UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum and talked with CEO and co-founder Joseph Galliano. Sat inside the gallery, we spoke about the process of creating the museum, the current hostile political climate towards LGBTQ+ people and why documenting our past helps our queer futures.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Queer Britain can be found at Granary Square in King’s Cross, London. It’s open on Wednesday to Sunday from midday to 6pm. You can find out more information by visiting queerbritain.org.uk

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> http://queerspaces.uk/episodes/queerbritain Tim Boddy + Alim Kheraj Buzzsprout-10822684 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100 2443 lgbtq, queer culture, queer britain, exhibitions, LGBT London, photography, queer spaces, pride month, queer history 1 7 full false Episode 6 - GGI 끼 (June Lam) Episode 6 - GGI 끼 (June Lam) Episode 6 is with artist, activist and nightlife organiser June Lam, the founder of GGI 끼, London’s only rave for queer, trans & nonbinary East and South East Asian people. We spoke about the barriers preventing marginalised groups from forming their own club nights, femininity and faggotry, and LGBTQ+ activism.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

To keep up with Gal Pals and find the dates for their next parties, you can find them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @galpalsclub, as well as their website galpals.club. 

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> Episode 6 is with artist, activist and nightlife organiser June Lam, the founder of GGI 끼, London’s only rave for queer, trans & nonbinary East and South East Asian people. We spoke about the barriers preventing marginalised groups from forming their own club nights, femininity and faggotry, and LGBTQ+ activism.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

To keep up with Gal Pals and find the dates for their next parties, you can find them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @galpalsclub, as well as their website galpals.club. 

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> https://www.queerspaces.uk/episodes/GGI Tim Boddy + Alim Kheraj Buzzsprout-10750862 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100 2633 lgbtq, queer culture, LGBT London, photography, queer spaces, trans, queer, femme, southeast asian, pride month 1 6 full true Episode 5 - Gal Pals Episode 5 - Gal Pals In this episode, Queer Spaces travelled down to Brighton to meet Scarlett (she/her) and Xandice (they/he), the founders of Gal Pals, which is a queer dance party centring queer women, trans and non-binary people that plays music exclusively by women. 

We spoke about how Gal Pals was formed, the differences between London and Brighton’s queer scenes and the need for experiences specifically for trans people.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

To keep up with Gal Pals and find the dates for their next parties, you can find them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @galpalsclub, as well as their website galpals.club. 

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> In this episode, Queer Spaces travelled down to Brighton to meet Scarlett (she/her) and Xandice (they/he), the founders of Gal Pals, which is a queer dance party centring queer women, trans and non-binary people that plays music exclusively by women. 

We spoke about how Gal Pals was formed, the differences between London and Brighton’s queer scenes and the need for experiences specifically for trans people.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

To keep up with Gal Pals and find the dates for their next parties, you can find them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @galpalsclub, as well as their website galpals.club. 

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> http://queerspaces.uk/episodes/galpals Tim Boddy + Alim Kheraj Buzzsprout-10707891 Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100 3490 lgbtq, queer, queer culture, LGBT London, photography, queer spaces, lesbian, trans, pride month 1 5 full true Episode 4 - London LGBTQ+ Community Centre Episode 4 - London LGBTQ+ Community Centre Joining us for Episode 4 are Sarah Moore (she/her) and Megan Key (she/her) from the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Run by and for LGBTQ+ people, it is a safe, sober, intersectional community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people are welcome, supported, can build connections and can flourish.

Founded in 2017, a successful fundraising initiative in 2018 saw them raise £100,000. In 2021, they opened a pop-up centre right in the heart of London, which is where we met with Sarah and Megan to talk more about the centre, it’s journey and future, and issues affecting LGBTQ+ people in the UK.

Donations to the community centre can be made at their website, londonlgbtqcentre.org, where you can also find a full list of events and activities taking place at the centre.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> Joining us for Episode 4 are Sarah Moore (she/her) and Megan Key (she/her) from the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Run by and for LGBTQ+ people, it is a safe, sober, intersectional community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people are welcome, supported, can build connections and can flourish.

Founded in 2017, a successful fundraising initiative in 2018 saw them raise £100,000. In 2021, they opened a pop-up centre right in the heart of London, which is where we met with Sarah and Megan to talk more about the centre, it’s journey and future, and issues affecting LGBTQ+ people in the UK.

Donations to the community centre can be made at their website, londonlgbtqcentre.org, where you can also find a full list of events and activities taking place at the centre.

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> https://queerspaces.uk/lgbtqcommunitycentre Tim Boddy + Alim Kheraj Buzzsprout-10625638 Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100 2958 lgbtq, queer culture, LGBT London, photography, queer spaces, trans, queer, LGBTQ Community Centre 1 4 full false Episode 3 - Open Barbers Episode 3 - Open Barbers For Episode 3 of Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene, we had the opportunity to head down to Open Barbers in Hackney, where we spoke with founder Greygory Vass (he/him).

Founded over a decade ago, Open Barbers is a not-for-profit hairdressing service for all lengths, genders and sexualities who offer a queer and trans friendly haircutting experience. We spoke to Greygory about his life, the genesis of Open Barbers, enforced gender roles and community.

To find out more about Open Barbers, visit their website at openbarbers.com or find them on social media @openbarbers. 

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> For Episode 3 of Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene, we had the opportunity to head down to Open Barbers in Hackney, where we spoke with founder Greygory Vass (he/him).

Founded over a decade ago, Open Barbers is a not-for-profit hairdressing service for all lengths, genders and sexualities who offer a queer and trans friendly haircutting experience. We spoke to Greygory about his life, the genesis of Open Barbers, enforced gender roles and community.

To find out more about Open Barbers, visit their website at openbarbers.com or find them on social media @openbarbers. 

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> http://queerspaces.uk/openbarbers Tim Boddy Buzzsprout-10535915 Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100 3182 lgbtq, Open Barbers, queer culture, LGBT London, photography, queer spaces, trans, nonbinary, queer 1 3 full false Episode 2 - Tonic Housing Episode 2 - Tonic Housing In this episode of Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene we have the immense privilege of speaking to Anna Kear, the CEO of Tonic Housing. Tonic is a community-led not for profit organisation focused on providing vibrant and inclusive urban LGBTQ+ affirming retirement communities. 

In 2021, they opened the UK’s first LGBTQ+ affirmative retirement housing. Tonic@Bankhouse is a retirement community comprising affordable apartments over 14 floors, located on Albert Embankment in the iconic area of Vauxhall, Lambeth.

To find out more about Tonic, visit their website at tonichousing.org.uk or find them on social media @tonichousing. 

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> In this episode of Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene we have the immense privilege of speaking to Anna Kear, the CEO of Tonic Housing. Tonic is a community-led not for profit organisation focused on providing vibrant and inclusive urban LGBTQ+ affirming retirement communities. 

In 2021, they opened the UK’s first LGBTQ+ affirmative retirement housing. Tonic@Bankhouse is a retirement community comprising affordable apartments over 14 floors, located on Albert Embankment in the iconic area of Vauxhall, Lambeth.

To find out more about Tonic, visit their website at tonichousing.org.uk or find them on social media @tonichousing. 

Queer Spaces is produced, written and edited by Tim Boddy, and hosted and written by Alim Kheraj.

Transcript available on our website.

The podcast is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> http://queerspaces.uk Tim Boddy Buzzsprout-10494317 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100 3140 lgbtq, Tonic Housing, queer culture, LGBT London, photography, queer spaces, LGBT elders, housing 1 2 full false Episode 1 - Queer House Party Episode 1 - Queer House Party Featured on the debut episode of Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene (hosted by Alim Kheraj) is Queer House Party.

Self-described as a “​​DJ collective, community platform and award-winning queer party that’s accessible, radical, DIY and punk AF”, Queer House Party originally began as a weekly virtual party at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, as a way of hanging out with their close circle of friends.

These online events cultivated a much-needed community for queer people during various lockdowns in the UK and across the world - bringing those together even in countries where it is illegal to be gay. In a (presumably) post-lockdown world, the parties have moved to physical settings with people in (“from the URL to IRL”).

Transcript available on our website.

Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London

https://www.queerspaces.uk/episodes/qhp

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> Featured on the debut episode of Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene (hosted by Alim Kheraj) is Queer House Party.

Self-described as a “​​DJ collective, community platform and award-winning queer party that’s accessible, radical, DIY and punk AF”, Queer House Party originally began as a weekly virtual party at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, as a way of hanging out with their close circle of friends.

These online events cultivated a much-needed community for queer people during various lockdowns in the UK and across the world - bringing those together even in countries where it is illegal to be gay. In a (presumably) post-lockdown world, the parties have moved to physical settings with people in (“from the URL to IRL”).

Transcript available on our website.

Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London

https://www.queerspaces.uk/episodes/qhp

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> http://queerspaces.uk/episodes.qhp Tim Boddy Buzzsprout-10490094 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100 2970 lgbtq, queer house party, queer culture, LGBT London, photography, queer spaces 1 1 full true Trailer - Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene Trailer - Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene Trailer for Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene, which is a new photography and podcast series focusing exclusively on contemporary LGBTQ+ spaces. Photographer Tim Boddy (he/him) and journalist and author Alim Kheraj (he/him) will profile a series of collectives in what is a rapidly-changing landscape in London and the UK.

Featured are in-depth conversations with a diverse range of voices behind some pivotal LGBTQ+ groups, including Queer House Party, the LGBTQ+ Community Centre, Tonic Housing, and Open Barbers. Each episode will be complemented by original photography and portraiture by Tim Boddy, which captures the spirit of the community.

Queer Spaces spotlights those that are treading new ground, celebrating diversity within the community, finding space for traditionally marginalised voices, and those that are queering heteronormative spaces.

Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

Transcript available on our website.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://twitter.com/QueerSpacesuk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> Trailer for Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene, which is a new photography and podcast series focusing exclusively on contemporary LGBTQ+ spaces. Photographer Tim Boddy (he/him) and journalist and author Alim Kheraj (he/him) will profile a series of collectives in what is a rapidly-changing landscape in London and the UK.

Featured are in-depth conversations with a diverse range of voices behind some pivotal LGBTQ+ groups, including Queer House Party, the LGBTQ+ Community Centre, Tonic Housing, and Open Barbers. Each episode will be complemented by original photography and portraiture by Tim Boddy, which captures the spirit of the community.

Queer Spaces spotlights those that are treading new ground, celebrating diversity within the community, finding space for traditionally marginalised voices, and those that are queering heteronormative spaces.

Queer Spaces: Behind the Scene is supported through a Mead Fellowship awarded by University of the Arts London.

Transcript available on our website.

www.queerspaces.uk

https://twitter.com/QueerSpacesuk

https://www.instagram.com/QueerSpacesuk/

]]> http://queerspaces.uk Tim Boddy Buzzsprout-10458003 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100 199 lgbtq, queer, queer culture, LGBT London, photography, queer spaces 1 0 trailer false