Lemonade Presents - Queerness on Film

LEMONADE COLLECTIVE AND HIJINKS SUPPORTED BY 1ST AVENUE MACHINE ANNOUNCE QUEERNESS ON FILM 2026: AN ANNUAL PLATFORM CHAMPIONING LGBTQIA+ CREATIVES ACROSS FILM, ADVERTISING AND THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Wednesday July 15th 2026

6PM - 11PM

The Stage - Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA

THE PROGRAMME:

6PM - Creative Pride Month collage activation and wellbeing-focused decompression space and bar open

7PM - Curated short film programme is screened.

8:15PM - 8:45PM - Interval with complimentary pizza, networking, access space, and bar.

8:45PM - 9:30PM - Live panel discussion hosted by Loose Willis - featuring filmmakers, performers, and LGBTQIA+ advocates.

9:30PM - 11PM - Live performance from Virgin X, Loose Willis, DJ Talgat, and social.

Lemonade Collective and Hijinks present, supported by 1st Avenue Machine Queerness On Film 2026, returning to Rich Mix on 15 July 2026 following the success of its inaugural edition. Celebrating LGBTQIA+ creativity across film, advertising, media and contemporary culture, the event brings together filmmakers, performers, industry professionals and audiences for an evening of short film screenings, live performance, networking and conversation. A curated programme of narrative, documentary and experimental films showcases bold new work from LGBTQIA+ filmmakers, followed by a panel discussion hosted by drag artist Loose Willis exploring queer representation, creative leadership and industry inclusion. Designed as both a cultural celebration and professional networking opportunity, the event connects LGBTQIA+ creatives with producers, commissioners, agencies, brands and decision-makers, while also featuring a collaborative wellbeing and creative activation whose collective artwork will be donated to the Bishopsgate Institute LGBTQIA+ Archives. The evening concludes with live performances, refreshments and a DJ-led social, creating further opportunities for connection, collaboration and community.

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