Queer Bridges Meet-up

Queer Bridges Meet-up is a community gathering to meet new people, connect, and build queer communities together.

This edition brings together two collective experiences centered around expression, reflection, and care. We begin with a soft collective singing and sound exploration guided by Carlos Braile, inviting participants to connect through breath, rhythm, improvisation, and body awareness. No previous singing or musical experience is needed.

The second part features an interactive conversation on the unspoken etiquette of clubbing and queer nightlife culture, facilitated by Nikki Germeys. Together, we will reflect on topics such as consent, cruising, respect on the dancefloor, community care,etc.

Through open discussion and shared experiences, the gathering aims to collectively imagine more mindful, inclusive, and joyful queer spaces, ending with an informal moment to socialize and connect.

Durch offene Gespräche und das Teilen von Erfahrungen möchte das Treffen dazu einladen, gemeinsam achtsamere, inklusivere und freudvollere queere Räume zu gestalten. Den Abschluss bildet ein offener Raum zum informellen Austausch und Vernetzen.

Nikki is the founder of BRENN.WORLDWIDE, They focus a lot on community driven nightlife, queer-trans spaces, and creating environments where people feel safe, expressive, and connected on the dancefloor. Through organizing events, working with artists, and being part of the nightlife ecosystem.

Carlos Braile is a singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist from Argentina weaving together folk traditions, pop sensibilities, and performance art.

Queer Bridges: Forging connections and providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people with migration experiences.
Queer people with migrant backgrounds in Berlin often face unique challenges in their daily lives that can limit their access to supportive communities and inclusive environments.

With the support of the Deutsche Fernsehlotterie Stiftung, we have developed the Queer Bridges program to overcome these barriers. We provide resources, networking and support in a welcoming environment for queer immigrants and refugees through our special program. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging to the local LGBTQIA+ community, enabling smooth integration and an improved quality of life for queer folks with experiences of migration and/or displacement.

General Information
Participants: This workshop is for all who identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced migration and/or displacement. If you don’t share these experiences but are interested in joining please reach out to us first to see if space is available. We ask that all participants respect the program’s core focus and contribute to fostering an open respectful space.
Language: English / German
free event with registration