As Harem of No One, we came together to have a safe and nurturing space to perform, to create and to celebrate our existence, free of oppression and hate. We spread the message but the message is as much as of the community as our own. We believe that by standing together, we can achieve great things, things even greater than our size and our reach. This is why we say: WE-ARE-ONE, one for all and all for one. We invite you to take part in our fundraiser to support queer people and sex workers who have been victims of the earthquakes that took place in Turkey.
We are shaken and still distressed by this disaster who has affected millions of people. Most of us are from the region and we have friends, brothers, sisters, siblings, members of our chosen family and members of our community who have been directly or indirectly affected by this disaster. We have very little to do to help the survivors except try to support them as much as we can. LGBTIQA+ Earthquake Solidarity is the collection of dozens of LGBTIQA+ activists and organisations based in Turkey who came together to support queer people and sex workers in the region, including from among the big refugee population. They came together in extreme speed because of the anticipation of discrimination in receiving aid and humanitarian emergency support against them in similar situations. Sadly, the inital reports of incidents confirm that there is a heavy such discrimination. And that’s why we, among the global efforts of gathering funds for everyone affected, have chosen to support their efforts in providing aid and negating the discrimination as much as they can.
So what can you expect from this fundraiser night, in addition to the usual Harem of No One extravaganza, we are grateful to be part of an amazing community in solidarity. We are proud and feel lucky to be collaborating with Istanbul Queer Art Collective, LGBTQ+ Cypriot Diaspora, MAQFA, MEAT, Pezevengi, Sands of Time and The Odd Beats. We will bring you acts you have not witnessed before, the most precious talents of our most diverse community… And more and more and more… Hosted by the trouble duo: Darlink Dick & Tahini Molasses , you will get a chance to witness an enchanting line up of performers joining them: Aphrodite, Beyond Oz, Fannar, Grace Sands, G Spot, Ilayda Dilan, Jabbaristan, Laz Lightning, Mertder, Mistress Kushiel, Mr.Mezze, sedaecho, Sheker Paré, Toby Kind, Turkish D’light, Uran Apak and first time under Harem’s roof the eclectic trouble maker band The Odd Beats with Dila V.
Keep following us for the full list as we will reveal them over time.
Come !
