Big Dyke Energy launch fundraiser to save the UK’s queer raves

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Crowdfunder page, the goal is “to raise £15,000 to support 10 grassroots music organisers, financially and with mentorship, from February 2024 for 6 months.

Each organiser/event will receive a one-off grant, plus 5 mentorship sessions over 6 months. They will also have access to discounted venue rates and press exposure too.”A post shared by BIG DYKE ENERGY (@bde_bde_bde_)They also added that: “If we raise more than this, we will run another programme in July 2024.”Taking to their official Instagram page to share details about the scheme, Big Dyke Energy wrote: “The queer music scene thrives when it’s independent and diverse.

However, escalating costs and promoter monopolies make it almost impossible for new and smaller event organisers to break through.”They continued: “We’ve poured everything into BDE over the past four years, and it would mean the world to us if you could donate and/or share.

We’ve managed to pull together some pretty insane rewards for donating. We’re selling stunning limited edition prints of our event posters for just £15 with postage!