What: Queer Riot at Hot August FringeWhere : Royal Vauxhall Tavern
When : Friday 12th August 7pm - 10pm
Queer Riot returns to the Hot August Fringe in 2012 to showcase and celebrate a night of in-yer-face, inspiring, fuck-you underground queer music. Crammed into 3 hours are 5 of most energetic, fun and political queer/feminist musicians in the UK.
This night is designed to draw attention to the thriving art scene that is queer alternative music - something which is often forgotten about during queer arts festivals. You will not forget this night in a hurry!
Hosted by (a probably just a tad tipsy) queer electro-punk Ste McCabe, sets come from...
AtomizerFrom: London, United Kingdom
This electronic, dark pop act have become somewhat legendary on the London music scene since forming in 2003. Their outrageous live act features songs about forgotten gay hero’s, powerful electro-punk music and outfits to make your granny feel very, very frightened.
"Probably the most important electro band in the UK - no, definitely" - Andy Morrisson, Dandelion Radio
Go Try
So Many Poisons by Atomizer
Go Visit
Atomizer - Myspace
Candy Panic AttackFrom: London, United Kingdom
This riot grrrl punk 3-piece have been around for some time now. Their music falls somewhere between the early punk of X-Ray Spex, the pure pop of Helen Love and the anger of Bikini Kill. One of the most fun punk-pop bands in the world, and that’s a fact.
"A grungier version of Helen Love, and mighty fine they are too. Fans of The Slits, Bikini Kill and the like, are sure to enjoy the short, sharp ditties by this tasty three piece" – Noisy Zine
Go Visit
Candy Panic Attack - Facebook
Go View
Candy Panic Attack
What's He Got?
Ste McCabeFrom: Manchester, United Kingdom
A politicised, queer, feminist one-man band who uses drum machines, an electric guitar, a synth and a big mouth to bring us songs about harrowing breakdowns, murderous religious nutters and racist scallies.
“A queer-feminist-punk-poet for the people” - Time Out London
Go Try
Ste McCabe 1 - Lloyds TSB Nil by ste-mccabe
Go Visit
Ste McCabe - Website
Maria and the GayFrom: Manchester, United Kingdom
This Manchester-based art-electro duo confused the hell out of the audience at last years Queer Riot, and we thought it only fair to invite them back in 2012 to do it all over again. Pure pop music with the must delightfully ramshackle approach to performance ever. AMAZING!
"A spectacle that's second to none!" - Artrocker Magazine on their performance at last years Queer Riot
Go Try
Motherfolkers by Maria and The Gay
Go Visit
Maria and the Gay - Website
The Ethical Debating SocietyFrom: Hackney, London, United Kingdom
Raw, energetic, fresh riot grrrl punk rock fury. Front woman Tegan has a wail that could wake the dead and this band is truly a force to be reckoned with. Macho sexist idiots are unlikely to be coming through the doors of the RVT, but should they stumble in accidentally, this band will sort them out!
"The sound of excitement, of jubilation, of freedom" - Everett True
Go Visit
The Ethical Debating Society - Facebook
Go Try
MP3 - The Ethical Debating Society - Hobson's Choice
This track is linked direct from the Ethical Debating Society Last.FM site and is therefore already freely available so please don't claim breach of copyright
Doors open at 7pm, first band onstage at 7.30pm SHARP. All bands are finished by 10pm followed by a club treat which is to be confirmed!
The bands listed above are not listed in the order they are performing. We’re not gonna tell you what time anyone is on, because we’re swines like that. We want you to come for the experience of the whole night, so make it down early and bring your dancing feet!
Visit the Royal Vauxhall Tavern website for more details on the Hot August Fringe - http://www.rvt.org.uk/
Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=100375533390996