AIMS

* To showcase the artistic, political and
organisational talents of women across a range of
cultural forms.

* To raise money for three women's charities on a
local, national, and international level.

* To rejuvenate discussions about feminism and its
relevance in society today.

* To address the racism, sexism, homophobia and
violence that women across different backgrounds can
experience and to make Ladyfest Brighton accessible to
all.

* To work in partnership with Brighton's LGBT
community, women's groups, and voluntary associations.

* To ensure Ladyfest Brighton is a Fair-Trade,
environmentally aware festival.


ABOUT

Ladyfest Brighton is a non-profit D.I.Y. festival
taking place in various venues around Brighton on the
20th-23rd October 2005. Organised primarily by women
for the benefit of the wider community, Ladyfest
Brighton will showcase performances by bands, visual
artists, fashion designers, writers, film-makers,
dancers,zine kids,teachers, students and activists.
With the first Ladyfest taking place in Olympia,
Washington in 2000, and since speading to over 50
cities world-wide, Ladyfest Brighton joins a global
movement of young women promoting women and queer
based projects, arts and activism in their
communities.

The principle is simple: a group of volunteers come
together and plan a four-day festival encompassing
workshops, politics, education, networking, and
reclaiming culture from mega-corporate interest.
Ladyfest is all about creating an alternative kind of
space; they're friendly, non-cliquey events where we
can can come together, have a great time, and
celebrate the diversity and strength of female talent
across the arts. We aim to make women's work in arts
and activism more visible and hope to train and
encourage more women to creatively express themselves,
get involved in their communities and develop
leadership qualities.

Q: What is Ladyfest Brighton?
A: Ladyfest B is a volunteer-run, multi-media festival
that features art, music, workshops, and panel
discussions by, for, and about women. The festival
will promote the work of independent and underground
artists, musicians and activists from our local
community and beyond.

Q: When and where will Ladyfest Brighton take place?
A: Ladyfest B will be held on 20-23rd October 2005 but
keep an eye out for all the monthly fundraisers taking
place in Brighton and around the UK. During the
festival most events will be held at galleries, clubs,
coffeehouses, universities, social centres and art
spaces through the city centre, Hove and Kemptown.

Q: Who is performing/speaking/showing their art?
A: Visit our news section for weekly updates and the
upcoming events section to plan your calender!

Q: Who is organizing the event?
A: A collective of ladies, women, girls, and guys --
many of whom are artists, musicians, and activists
themselves.

Q: Is Ladyfest B trans inclusive?
A: Yes! It's not part of the Ladyfest B mission to
exclude, define, or label.

Q: Can men be involved in Ladyfest B?
A: Yes! Men can help to organise the festival, attend
events (although some specific events may be ladies
only), and help raise funds.

Q: How can I get involved in planning and organizing
Ladyfest B?
A: Visit the website, email
 ladyfestbrighton@yahoogroups.co.uk, or write to the
Ladyfest Brighton PO Box: ///////////////- we have
committees organising art, films, bands, djs, zines,
workshops, finance and press and meetings are open to
all at all stages of planning.

Q: Can I volunteer at the actual festival without
getting involved in planning or organizing?

A: Yes, Ladyfest B will need many volunteers during
the event in October. We will have more information on
the website nearer the time.

Q: Where are the funds coming from?
A: As a group with non-profit status, Ladyfest B will
raise money from donations, sponsorships, benefits and
grants, as well as collecting revenue from the sale of
tickets, festival passes, and Ladyfest merchandise.

Q: Where will the eventual profits from Ladyfest B go
to?
A: Any profits from Ladyfest B will be donated to
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Q: How can I buy passes?
A: Full-week and day passes, as well as tickets to
individual events, will be available for purchase
online.


Q: How can I donate or help sponsor Ladyfest B?
A: We accept a many types of donations and event
sponsorship. For more information, see our website,
email  ladyfest-finance@yahoogroups.co.uk or write to
our PO Box.