BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//EN TZID:America/Toronto X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VEVENT UID:157@sds.utoronto.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T190000 DTSTAMP:20250120T184625Z URL:http://sds.utoronto.ca/events/the-raves-and-riddims-of-queer-diaspora- a-panel-discussion/ SUMMARY:The Raves and Riddims of Queer Diaspora: A Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:\n\nEvent Description:\n\nWhy are queer people from the diaspor a partying (or not) today? What kinds of riddims (rhythms) are they dancin g to? What’s a buzzkill at the function? How is cost-of-living affecting folks’ ability to show up and show out?\n\nJoin us for a panel discussi on on the aesthetics and conditions of queer diasporic nightlife and music . We will discuss the kinds of vibes\, moods\, and soundscapes that are un ique to the queer (Black\, African\, and Caribbean) diaspora here in Toron to. We’ll yap about what drives queer diasporic people to party\, what a bout diaspora informs nightlife and music\, and what barriers exist to cre ating nightlife and music communities in Toronto.\n\nPanelists:\n\n999ADJ (they/them) is a DJ\, promoter\, curator\, producer and artist based in To ronto. They are a radio head with residencies at Oroko Radio based in Ghan a and Subtle Radio based in the UK. They run an event series called @999he ard which focuses on elevating Black artists locally and across the diaspo ra. 999ADJ has played across Toronto and in cities such as New York\, Detr oit\, Chicago and the Philippines. Their sets focus on highlighting Black artists and you’ll hear blends of footwork\, techno\, jungle and many mo re. They desire to continue to create space for more queer Black femmes in the club music scene and continue to learn from every opportunity.\n\nSyd anie (she/her) is a Toronto born\, Jamaican-Trinidadian artist &\; moth er. Sydanie is leveling all expectations and setting the bar at a new heig ht for women in the Toronto hip-hop scene. Not confined to the restriction s that any genre could impose on her creativity\, Sydanie is an artist cre ating a diverse array of texturized and unique\, synth-driven sounds\, una pologetically carrying her neighbourhood of south side Jane with her every where she goes. Her impeccable production treatments run the spectrum from house to ambient trap and her nuanced sounds lay the foundations for Syda nie to unpack her lyrical fireworks. Ranging from meditative to incendiary \, her verses transmit a contagious momentum that results in seriously dee p thrills for listeners. Following features on the Strombo Show and The Fa der\, the 2019 Polaris prize long-lister and self-proclaimed supernatural rapper has most recently relaunched the MOCHA Project\; her grassroots com munity arts project for low income families &\; youth in West Toronto\, with successful a doula certification fundraiser program &\; her uniqu ely curated back to school literacy event\, The Reading Salon. Sydanie is set to release her awaited LP\, Eclectic Circus this spring.\n\nYemisi (th ey/them) also known as digital polyglot is a non-binary artist of Nigerian descent who is most inspired by space and other worlds. When it comes to DJing\, they are not bound by genre but are drawn to whatever feels raw\, hard-hitting and transcendent. Devoted to creating immersive experiences\, they have played various party and festival stages including Piknic Élec tronik\, L'après Osheaga\, Club Quarantine\, Pride Toronto\, and POP Mont réal. Their goal with each set is to conjure up a sonic journey that prop els you to leave your demons on the dance floor.\n\nStephanie Sawah\, (she /her) is a Master’s student in the Women and Gender Studies Institute at the University of Toronto. She is interested in how queer diasporic Carib bean people use nightlife to imagine new worlds\, new possibilities\, and new paradigms.\n\nThis event is generously sponsored by the Women and Gend er Studies Institute Graduate Student Union.\n\nLocation Details:\n\nThe l ocation of this event is room UC240 located at University College (15 King 's College Circle). The closest entrance is on the left side of Hart House Circle if you are walking north from King's College Circle. We will have volunteers at the main staircase on the first floor.\n\nAbout Sex Salon:\n \nThe Sex Salon is a monthly speakers series organized and hosted by gradu ate students from the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies\, and meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 5:00 - 7:00 PM EST.\n \nAccessibility Information:\n\nPlease let us know of any access needs at sds.sexsalon@gmail.com\n\nWheelchair Access:\n\nThe venue is wheelchair ac cessible. The main University College building currently features two acce ssible entrances on the north and south sides of the building. Site map ca n be viewed here.\n\nWashroom Access:\n\nThere are two all-gender bathroo ms located on the same floor as the event room.\n\nFood:\n\nLight refreshm ents will be provided. If you have specific dietary needs or snack request s\, please let us know in advance by emailing sds.sexsalon@gmail.com. We will do our best to accommodate.\n\nASL Interpretation:\n\nASL interpretat ion can be arranged upon request. Please notify us at least one week in ad vance if you require this service by emailing sds.sexsalon@gmail.com. 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