Can you believe it’s been a full year of queer ish? On Saturday, April 7, FADE had its one-year anniversary, and it was magical!
FADE has transformed over the past year; it has experimented with being an art and music showcase to evolving into a creative experience that has spanned 3 cities, including Austin, TX during SXSW. The one-year anniversary reminds us to keep the intent of FADE in our minds as we continue to build. FADE is her philly moves’ vision of an inclusive and affirming safe space. As we QTWOC navigate societies that may not allow us to be who we are, her philly moves hopes to continue creating memories with you. We couldn’t manifest this vision without your support. Thanks for a dope year!
Sounds: Aura | Dior | Jamz
Photo: Kvltoum
Video: Jasmine Callis | Selina Carrera
her philly moves: Daiyon Kpou | Jamya Day | Chris Wallace | Olivia Latney
Fam, you gon pop out with us at FADE this Saturday?
Your fave queer jawn returns Saturday at Pub Webb. Featuring This Free Life, we’re giving you a night of pure madness, featuring your fave DJ’s, a Jose Cuervo and Tito’s open bar and a body paint station by Lavva.
Sounds: THEakasha | Baby.com | Delish
FREE ADMISSION to the first 100 people to arrive! RSVP NOW!
We can’t believe it has been 12 months since our first FADE! We’re ringing in our one-year anniversary with a bang, and you don’t want to miss any of the surprises!
This month, we took a short vacay from home city - Philadelphia - to venture down south and spread her philly moves and FADE to a national audience. Showcasing the talents of local QTWOC along the way, we explored new spaces and opportunities in both Austin, TX (SXSW) and Atlanta, GA.
Needless to say, we are EXHAUSTED (hence why it has taken us a few days to post this recap *side eyes my damn self*).
SXSW
Ok, so SXSW was insane, and we were not readyyyy. In addition to enjoying the daylong events and nighttime showcases of SXSW interactive and music festival/conference (as one MUST do), her philly moves collaborated with Philly Urban Creators and REC Philly to execute a unique queer-centered activation of our own.
Our three organizations developed a collaboration titled “The Party is the Protest (TPITP)” - a concept of radical inclusion of diverse communities through music and art. TPITP aims to ignite conversation about inclusion in creative spaces and to directly challenge oppressive norms by centering diverse communities, as opposed to catering to white cisheteronormativity.
During SXSW, TPITP/FADE existed as a pop-up showcase on Wednesday, March 14 that we set up on the Colorado Riverfront. Performers included Austin, Virginia, and Philadelphia-based acts: HONEYCHILE, THEakasha, Zai, and Zhé Aqueen.
WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL DOWN LOOKING FOR A FULL RECAP! Most of the pictures from FADE SXSW were saved on a phone that got lost in Atlanta, so all EXCEPT 2 photos are completely lost! *cries in salty*
If we find more photos, we’ll upload them ASAP, though!
ATLANTA
Immediately following SXSW, her philly moves pop’ed up at Space2 in the A to host FADE held in collaboration with the super dope queer womxn’s collective Rotten Peaches.
Held on Saturday, March 17, FADE featured the sounds of: Hourglass, Jamz, and THEakasha. Performers were the ever-so-fine Yung Baby Tate and Zhé Aqueen. Mic work and hosting was provided by Dani Da Ninja, and Rejected Society set up shop with some dope merchandise and giveaways.
It was LIT! Check the photos to see the move.
Photography: Chelsea Hoag of Rotten Peaches and Kat the Photographer
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So we told you a few weeks ago that we’ll be touring through SXSW and Atlanta. Well, Austin, we have A LOT in store for you! her philly moves, REC Philly, and Urban Creators present The Party is the Protest - a series of pop-ups aimed to ignite conversation around diversity and inclusion.
Within this space, her philly moves will host FADE, a queer meetup featuring Philly-based performers, free giveaways, and positive vibes!
RSVP for FADE SXSW and follow our orgs and businesses on social media for updates.
We mentioned last week that we’ll be doing a little tour jawn, and we’re taking FADE with us!
FADE SXSW
In the midst of all the music and madness of SXSW, come kick it with some dope queer folx in Austin, TX! The location is secret, though, so you gotta RSVP for the tea!
FADE ATL
And heyyyyy ATL! On Saturday, March 17, we’re sliding through Edgewood Ave for FADE at Space2! Hourglass and Jamz got the sounds, and catch a vibe with Yung Baby Tate and Dani Da Ninja! In collaboration with Rotten Peaches!
SUBMIT SOME VIDS!
While in Atlanta, we’re gonna project some Philadelphia shorts above the stage. Know some dope music videos that we should include? Let us know!
