A ground-breaking example of this is Faggamuffin Bloc Party, the first ever sound system, run by and for queer people of colour, which made its debut as part of Hackney Carnival in 2018. The initial programme of activity was developed from over 100 suggestions submitted by residents and activists who attended a launch event during LGBT History Month in 2017.Īnd that’s how Hackney Pride 365 has evolved, with a focus on improving diversity at Pride events in the borough and beyond. Hackney Pride 365 aims to be a call to action, bringing together the local community to inspire new collaborations. The festival runs all year, every year, with community-led events – that include everything from gardening clubs to club nights, picnics to film screenings, history walks to business events – at some of Hackney’s most popular venues and outdoor spaces. The Council launched its Hackney Pride 365 festival to celebrate the borough’s historic, diverse and boundary-breaking LGBTQIA+ community in 2017.
