Culture And Memory

Queer up North 1992-2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage

Step inside the world of Queer Up North (QUN) festival and celebrate unforgettable experiences, as told by artists, partners and audiences who made it all possible! Centred on the QUN Archive, we will curate the UK’s most significant archives of historical LGBTQ+ materials focusing on the QUN Festivals between 1992-2002 as a catalyst for uncovering the broader LGBTQ+ culture and history, and the life of Manchester in that decade. It will be a resource for researchers, educators, activists, and the wider community, preserving and honouring LGBTQ+ histories for future generations. Gathering 40 Oral Histories and new archival material, which will be brought to life on a web platform encouraging interaction from academic and non-academic audiences. A comprehensive programme of events, talks and creative outputs will celebrate QUN and LGBTQ+ heritage in Manchester (and beyond) promoting greater awareness and celebration of LGBTQ+ experiences, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.