Welcome

to GFest- gayWise LGBT Arts Festival 2008. To view Gfest 2007 programme click HERE.

GFest - gayWise LGBT Arts Festival provides a unique platform for Queer Arts principally created by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) artists from diverse backgrounds. GFest presents the work in a creatively safe, stimulating and artistically challenging manner. The Festival also offers the unique opportunity to showcase the artworks in London, a culturally rich and vibrant city with a world renowned artistic heritage.

Artistic Director: Niranjan Kamatkar


GFest - Gaywise LGBT Arts Festival is organised and managed by Wise Thoughts.

Selection Panel: Ajamu X, Pratibha Parmar, Tim Redfern, Dr Alan Tomkins, Niranjan Kamatkar.

GFest- gayWise LGBT Arts Festival has following 4 strands:
Programme entries will be selected through an open call for submission in each catagory.

Call for submissions now open. Click on one of the three strands below.


Statement of support from the Former Mayor Of London. Click HERE.
Statement of support from David Lammy MP. Click HERE.

Pride 2008 image
GFest Stall at Pride 2008.

Short Film Screenings
Rich Mix 13 Nov 2008 - 7.30 PM
Rich Mix 14 Nov 2008 - 7.30 PM
Box office: 020 7613 7498
Visual arts Exhibition
McKenzie Pavilion Gallery space in Finsbury Park
10 to 28 Nov 2008
Entry Free
Performance Evenings
Rich Mix 20 Nov 2008 7.30 PM
Rich Mix 21 Nov 2008 7.30 PM
Box office: 020 7613 7498
Cochrane Theatre 22 Nov 2008 7.30 PM
Cochrane Theatre 23 Nov 2008 7.30 PM
Box Office: 020 7269 1606
Events/Workshops
Film Cafes at Rich Mix cafe/bar 13 & 14 Nov 6.30 PM
Arts Workshops at Bernie Grant Arts centre details to follow.
Debate: LGBT Arts & Social interaction: Lecture Theatre, University of the Arts London, 65 Davies Street, London, W1K 5DA 18 Nov. 2008 6.30-9.00pm
Entry Free
other receptions, parties & event details to follow.
Wise Thoughts GayWise Haringey LGBT Network Arts Council UAL