Queer Cxntry
Queer Cxntry
Created by Pink Suits
When: Thursday 27 November 2025
Time: 7pm – Midnight
Where: The White Rock Theatre Studio, Hastings, TN34 1JX
Ticket Price (sliding scale)
First 40 tickets: £10
General Admission: £20/£16/£13 (sliding scale by income)
Pay It Forward £25
A boot-stomping night of queer country music, cabaret and DJs. All wrapped in fringe, denim and rhinestones.
Saddle up! The legendary Margate club night by Pink Suits is coming to Hastings.
Whether you're a seasoned cowboy or a first-time rider, throw on your cxntry best for a fun night of live music, dancing, performances and new connections.
The evening kicks off at 7.30pm with a line dancing workshop led by the Little Gay Line Dancing Club so arrive early to learn some classic moves and routines to be danced throughout the night.
FULL LINE-UP NOW ANNOUNCED
Line dancing session with Little Gay Line Dancing Club - 7.30pm
Costume contest and games hosted by Dame Jame
Live music from Pink Suits, The Northdown Rodeo and Lez is More
Cabaret from Symoné, The Cybils, Pretzel Cage, Shelly Grotto and Pink Suits
DJ Lo Barnes spinning queer country anthems till late
Trans Pride Hastings bringing Country Karaoke
Audiences are encouraged to get involved! Come dressed to impress for a chance to win the costume contest and some cxntry lovin' prizes!
This will be a gig-style event with most of the floor space dedicated to standing, dancing and moving around. Around 40 chairs with a few small tables will be available at the back for those who need to sit.
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This night is created by and for the LGBTQIA+ community. Allies are very welcome to join and if you have the means, selecting a pay-it-forward ticket helps support the queer community and keeps the event accessible to everyone.
Queer Cxntry is co-presented by Pink Suits, Giddy Up, Trans Pride Hastings and Home Live Art - working together to create a welcome space for trans and queer folk.
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Queer Cxntry was created by pink suits and is run by a team of LGBTQIA+ performers and creative collaborators.
pink suits”We are a Queer punk band from Margate, UK, making loud aggressive political punk noise as well as dance, physical theatre, film and art. Our work is an exploration of sexuality, fantasy, mental health, politics, activism and resistance. We are also founders and creators of the LGBTQIA+ club night ‘Queer Cxntry’.”
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Smoke, haze and flashing light effects may be used during this performance. Alongside loud noise, strong language, scenes of a sexual nature and nudity.
Recommended age guidance of 18 years plus.
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There is wheelchair access into the venue via a ramp to the right of the main entrance. From there, a lift provides access to the White Rock Studio.
An accessible toilet is located on Level 2.
A gender-neutral toilet is available and clearly marked.
This is a gig-style event with most of the floor space dedicated to standing, dancing and moving around. Around 40 chairs with a few small tables will be available at the back for those who need to sit.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or requests regarding access: hannah@homeliveart.com.
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Creators - pink suits
Producer - Betty Haynes
Host - Dame Jame
The Cybils - Shelley Grotto, Janet District Council, Pretzel Cage
Sound Engineer - Joe Cross
Photographer - Stephen Daly -
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