Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre

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21–22 June 2019

21st June

18:30
Queer short film Screenings

19:30
Dinner

20:30
Solstice Kin Ritual

21:00
AMTRAK - Ambient set

Summer Solstice 2019

Join us at BOARC for our annual Solstice-fest.

About the Queer short film screening: As part of the Cinema Sleepover Series, we’ve got a lovely solstice short film collection of faeries, furries & queen bees for your delectation. Bring your wonder and delight, and we’ll supply the bio-degradable glitter.

Bacchus - The Animation Workshop
Nurses - Lucy Clout
Faerie Film - Eugene Salandra
Muxes - Ivan Olita
Krawauli - Daniel Moshel
Three examples of myself as Queen - Anna Billet

Solstice Kin ritual: Out on the carpark, run by Mandy

AMTRAK - DJ set in the dome: Amtrak stretches time with us, guiding us through the sunset of the longest day of 2019 in one of the observatory’s domes. Amtrak's split DJ personality sees her reaching for deep, dark, sinister sounds and euphoric ambient and classical soundscapes on radio shows on Subcity, Glasgow & Melodic Distraction, Liverpool, whilst expending beat forward alt club, searing bangers and jagged pop to live audiences.

- come eat / watch / sleep over - pick 'n' choose! -
(please book in advance if you'd like to stay the night)

Screenings/extras > £5
Sleep over + Screening > £15
Dinner > £4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an artistic research centre?

In the arts, just like in the sciences, research is conducted in the process of making or experimenting. Practitioners take time, and focus attention on the way that they conduct their practice – however it fits into a discipline, or sits outside many. The process of doing research in the arts varies greatly, and there is no one methodology which applies to all. This artistic research centre is a space where people can come to explore different methods of working, have time for reflection, and get feedback from other practitioners.

What do you mean by self-organising?

The stewards are here to support the building and its resources. The building and its resources are here to support you and your work. While the project is all about trying to make things possible, stewards are already fully occupied with administration and practicalities and can not be expected to support the needs of your personal practice too.

Why is it only possible to stay for a minimum of two nights?

It’s not possible for people to stay for one night only, as this tends to take away from the community’s resources rather than add to it - not to mention the extra laundry costs!

Why is it only possible to stay for a maximum of one month?

In order for this resource to be shared by multiple different groups and individuals, stay is capped at one month. This keeps the space flowing and stops areas becoming territorialised unintentionally. As this is a study site, it is not possible to just live here, though we understand study takes many different forms and doesn’t always appear “productive”.

Why is there a sliding scale?

Many of the decisions we make here at BOARC focus on keeping this resource available for practitioners. The sliding scale helps us to offer a subsidised rate to people who would benefit.

Why is it important to read the values?

through the values carefully and make a decision for themselves about whether they feel aligned. It is not important to share all of these values exactly as they are written, but you should be aware that this is an actively anti-racist, anti-ableist, intersectional feminist site, and there are accountability guidelines in place here for users, stayers, stewards and organisers alike.[Link to values here]