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Trans_Formation: Power in Community

Presented by Generator & Brighter Sound - Join I. JORDAN and a group of Northern Non-Binary & Trans noise-makers, rappers, composers, DJs and more performing new sounds created in just five days.

Known for their palette of raw and emotive club music, I. JORDAN leads an intentional, dedicated residency for Trans and Non-Binary artists at Star and Shadow from 23-27 January.

Get to know the artists here

“Trans and queer spaces are powerful and transformative”, JORDAN says. “But there are not enough dedicated spaces that specifically allow artists to just create. We will be using the power of community to harness our creativity. I can’t wait to see what we make together.”

See the schedule of Trans_Formation events open to the public across the week below!

Trans_Formation Open Decks at World Headquarters | Tuesday 24th January, 7pm – 10pm

Underground club World HQ are opening their doors once a month to welcome the DJ’s of tomorrow with the opportunity to play on their two amazing sound systems. This month’s will be ring fenced for Female, Trans and Non-Binary people – providing a space space for DJs to gain experience on a professional club set up and on a club system, trial new ideas and learn from others.

Trans_Formation Roiler Boom Open Decks at The Lubber Fiend | Wednesday 25th January, 5pm til late

The North East’s community radio station Slacks Radio are hosting their monthly radio social Roiler Boom at The Lubber Fiend as part of our Trans_Formation residency. Open to the public, free entry, no sign up, one turntable and one tape deck. You don’t have to bring any music, just come down, chat to some Slack’s and Lubber friends and family and listen through our stunning funktion-one system.

Walk ups welcome

Trans_Formation Social at The Lubber Fiend | Thursday 26th January , 7pm doors

An informal Q&A and mixer event for queer, trans and non binary creatives based in the North of England to broaden networks and nurture collaboration. Q&A will take place between I.JORDAN and TAAHLIAH

One of dance music’s most exciting artists, London-based I. JORDAN is a true disciple of high-energy, high-emotion dance music. After holding down DJ residencies and promoting DIY parties across the UK for the best part of a decade, 2019 saw I. JORDAN take the plunge into releasing their own original music for the first time with an instant impact.

TAAHLIAH has been confidently cementing her position amongst the main players of the electronic music landscape. She is also the first black trans artist to be nominated and win in two categories at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards

Limited capacity – reserve a free slot here

Trans_Formation Residency Showcase at Star and Shadow | Friday 27th January , 7:30pm doors

Join I. JORDAN and a group of noise-makers, rappers, composers, DJs and more performing new sounds created in just five days.

Known for their palette of raw and emotive club music, JORDAN leads an intentional, dedicated residency for Trans and Non-Binary artists at Star and Shadow from 23-27 January.

“Trans and queer spaces are powerful and transformative”, JORDAN says. “But there are not enough dedicated spaces that specifically allow artists to just create. We will be using the power of community to harness our creativity. I can’t wait to see what we make together.”

Join them at Star and Shadow as they perform their new tunes live for the first time.

Limited capacity –Reserve your free slot here

Any money raised from these tickets will go towards TRANUARY festival

Trans_Formation Residency Showcase at TRANUARY Festival | Saturday 28th January 

TRANUARY is a new day-to-night festival by Trans for Trans, platforming the best in Trans talent from across the UK taking place at Soup, Manchester.

12 of the most exciting up-and-coming noise-makers, rappers, composers and DJs perform new sounds created on a 5-day residency led by I. JORDAN, an artist known for their palette of raw and emotive club music. Following a premiere performance in Newcastle, the group will perform live at TRANUARY between 8.30-9pm.

Get tickets for TRANUARY here

 

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