Homotopia Closing Party...

event:   Homotopia venue:   Carling Academy review date:   Saturday, 12 November 2005 photos & words by:   James Brooks [ intro | page 1 ]

review

Gary Everett and the team behind this wonderful two weeks of events should be justifiably proud of this impressive achievement.

Tonight was hosted by the irrepressible Rosie Lugosi (Lesbian Vampire Bitch from Hell - her words not ours). Popular lesbian songstress, Al Start, started things off with a great acoustic set. Tom Lang (I want him at my wedding...) followed with a superb set of jazz standards - the hairs really went at the back of the neck - it was that good! Jennifer John did a few songs - great voice too. Finally, the absolutely outstanding David McAlmont.

It was possibly a bit of a shame that some in the audience didn't offer a little more respect to these wonderful performances by keeping quiet, and to those two drunk people 'dancing' and bashing into people - I hope you felt like hell the next day!

The evening didn't end there... the disco went on until 4am. A great night and a fitting close to this year's festival!

Roll on next year.

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about Homotopia

The end of October 2006 sees the launch of Homotopia where Liverpool plays host to an already hugely successful queer arts festival. In association with the [cid:1148], the event is spread over several weeks and will showcase a variety of cultural events including film, theatre, comedy, heritage, cabaret and art. Click for more info and complete listings for Homotopia

about Al Start

Singer/Songwriter, Al Start, concocts a unique performance with a hand-crafted mix of observational humour and poignancy that stops the audience in their tracks. Sublime and seductive vocals deliver her message that strikes a chord with everyone. The next Al Start date for your diary: Tuesday, 29th July Whoosh! The Launch. @ The Sanctuary Café, Hove (Pride in Brighton & Hove) Click for more info and complete listings for Al Start