Welcome

Welcome to SHOUT

SHOUT is Birmingham's LGBT Cultural and Community Festival

Since 2009, SHOUT has delivered an inclusive and diverse programme of visual arts, theatre, music, performance, literature and community activities in order to promote the diversity of the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and raise the city's profile as both an LGBT and cultural tourist destination.

Boasting a wealth of activity bringing internationally acclaimed artists to the region, SHOUT also provides local producers the opportunity to be part of a number of commissioned projects.

In 2011, SHOUT featured over 50 separate events and performances from over 100 artists across the West Midlands.  Highlights of the festival included Amy Lame, Alan Hollinghurst, David Hoyle, Janis Ian, April Ashley and Fascinating Aida, alongside some of the most exciting talent from across the UK, including Sophia Blackwell, Joey Hateley, Joseph Mercier, Zorras and Mandy Romero.

None of this would be possible without the support of Birmingham LGBT, our funders and our committed team of volunteers.  Many thanks to all of you who make SHOUT happen!

We would love to know what you think of SHOUT this year – please let us have your reviews, comments and feedback, either via facebook.com/shoutfestival or twitter @shoutfestival.

The SHOUT TEAM