Disco Coalition
The Disco Coalition fosters solidarity, builds community, and encourages activism via gatherings and collaborations with the collective intention of shepherding queerkind toward a brighter future
Project 1: Kicking off March 29th. will be a series of 13 happy hours at the LOOKOUT with 100 percent of the proceeds from 5-8 pm benefiting a queer charity. Titos Vodka will be matching the monies raised, up to $1,000, for each of the 13 events. Each Friday, from March 29th - June 17th, the Disco Coalition Happy Hour project will feature a beneficiary, musical talent, a slew of hosts and a queer hero to be honored.
Highlights of Disco Coalition Project 1:
Known as QUEEROS, our queer hero honorees have driven and inspired positive change through their vision, sacrifices, dedication and activism. QUEEROS, so far, include Alok Vaid-Menon, Dennis Peron, Diane Jones, Glamamore!, Hector Xtravaganza, Jose Sarria, Josette Melchor, Leigh Bowery, Mark Bingham, Paul Dillinger, Juanita MORE! and Sylvester.
Charities that have been nominated so far include Castro Country Club, Disco Preservation Society, Gray Area Foundation, Immigration Equality, Larkin Street, Open House, The GLBT Historical Society, Queens of the Castro, Queer Land Trust, Queer LIfespace, SFAF, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and TRUTH.
Hosts and musical talent that have signed on so far include Allen Craig, BAAAHS, Carnie Asada, Bare Chest Calendar, BeBe Sweetbriar, Chickpea, Chris Holleran, Christopher Vasquez, Comfort and Joy, DAD / Dudes and Disco (D.A.D), DJ Jeff Kirkwood, Fog Rugby, GAPA, Gay Men’s Chorus, Go BANG!, House Technicians, Jordee (Kosmetik/Mixed Forms), Mickey Cogliandro, Paul Goodyear, Polyglamorous, Princess K of the White Rose, Profundity, Jesse Oliver Sanford, Jim Hopkins, Juanita MORE!, Mercedez Murno and the House of Munro, Michael Woods, Michelle Alcedo, Mystopia, Nicole Whitten, Pollo Del Mar, Siobhan (STUD Collective), Sister Roma, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Stefanie Phillips and Steve Fabus.
Disco Coalition Logo Collaboration: Todd Cooper and Benjamin Bellayuto
Disco Coalition Logo Collaboration: Todd Cooper and Benjamin Bellayuto
Video and Branding: Leo Herrera
Artwork: Colton Long