For All Queens! – Shaping Brussels' Ballroom Culture

FOR ALL QUEENS! is a sub-Saharan diasporic femme-led collective dedicated to community building through club culture and art. Originating the Brussels Ballroom Scene and pioneering FOR ALL QUEENS! Pride, aim to revive black queer and femme club culture in Belgium while challenging local cultural norms. Embracing Thorn In Eye/L’enfant Terrible status, they proudly innovate within the Belgian cultural and music scene.

Drawing inspiration from influential figures such as Lady Phyll (UK), crazinsT artisT (Ghana), and Angel Maxine (Ghana), and Fola Francis (Nigeria)  their collaborations extend to luminaries like Robert Owens and Zelda Fitzgerald, amplifying messages of freedom. Their work prompts reflections on tokenism, the paradox of sub-Saharan origins in club culture, and the perceived stagnation of the Belgian club scene. Amidst the claim Belgian club scene is dead, they emphasize that systemic change is not a passing trend, echoing hashtags like #Black Lives Matter, #FreeCongo, #FreeSudan, #FreePalestina, and #KillTheBill. Their mission affirms that representation is not enough; genuine, meaningful change must be actively pursued.

Their collaboration with Horst plays a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the Vesschel stage, contributing to its growth. Through systemic change, showcasing sub-Saharan (diasporic) artists and performers from Golden Zebora to Kevin Aviance, echoing a war cry and solidarity message through music.

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