Welcome

Welcome to SHOUT

Welcome to the third annual SHOUT Festival – Birmingham’s Festival of Queer Culture!
Since launching in 2009, SHOUT has quickly grown to become one of Birmingham’s unique and innovative independent festivals and, for the first time, we are delighted to be expanding SHOUT to Wolverhampton and West Bromwich.

This year, SHOUT presents new, provocative, entertaining and challenging queer film, visual art, music, theatre, literature and community events, hosted by venues including Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, mac, Town Hall, St Pauls Church, and The Fox.

Highlights of the festival include 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 Arts Council England and Screen WM, and our committed team of producers and volunteers. In these challenging economic times, we are particularly grateful to be in receipt of public funding, and we are delighted that SHOUT continues to be supported. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed towards making 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.
Enjoy the festival, and get ready to SHOUT!

Simon Wales
Chair, SHOUT Festival