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York Lesbian Arts Festival

Description: Participate in the games night, book festival, concerts, and numerous other activities put on at the festival.

Newest Review: ... and things such as a 'Mrs and Mrs' competition, quizzes and a fantastic singer. Book Readings/Workshops There were some excellent discussions with question time for the audience, readings from stories. All the authors were gay/bi women and wrote on many different themes. The most famous authors there were Val Mcdermid and Stella Duffy. The discussions ranged from deep and moving, to ... more

... lighthearted and laugh a minute. There was plenty of time for audience members to ask questions, and to get ideas from the authors. Open Mic This gave a chance to members of the audience to come and have their moment of fame, to read poetry or other l...more

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York Lesbian Arts Festival: 4,000 lesbians hit York! (995 words)
by - written on 14/08/09 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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**Intro** York Lesbian Arts Festival is a *mostly* annual event based in York. It is four days of events, book signings, readings, writing workshops, poetry. In 2008 there was also a concert at York Opera House. This was an evening with a variety of music and comedy from various acts. I went along in October 2008 as a volunteer photographer so although I went along to work, I pretty much sat in on events all day so saw the running of the whole event. 2009's event was unfortunately postponed due to funding issues and the recession. 2008's event was held at mostly at the York Racecourse although there were two or three venues in total. The event, despite it's ... Read the complete review

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