Crystal Head Vodka has joined forces with LGBT human rights charity Kaleidoscope Trust for a UK Black Pride 2022 warm up event: The Church of Yshee.

Dedicating 100% of ticket sale revenue to UK Black Pride and Kaleidoscope Trust, the event will be part of Europe's largest pride celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent:

Church of Yshee - Saturday 13th August, 8pm

Drag queen and UK Drag Race interviewee Yshee Black brings her hugely popular show, The Church of Yshee, to Manhatten Loft Gardens at The Stratford Hotel for a special Kings and Queens of Colour edition. Guest will be treated to lip sync performances, special guest appearances, prizes and a Crystal Head Vodka cocktail on arrival. £15 a ticket availabl

In the UK and around the world, LGBTQ people are fighting night and day for their right to live free from harassment, discrimination and violence. To support the efforts undertaken by two incredible organisations in creating a free, safe and equal world for LGBTQ people everywhere, Manhattan Loft Gardens is honoured to host an evening of activism and entertainment in support of Kaleidoscope Trust and UK Black Pride, in partnership with Crystal Head Vodka. 

UK Black Pride

https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk @ukblackpride #UKBPower2022

“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives. Our struggles are particular, but we are not alone.” – Audre Lorde, American writer and civil rights activist. UK Black Pride is Europe's largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. UK Black Pride produce an annual Pride celebration, as well as a variety of activities in and around the UK which take place throughout the year and also advocate for the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual health and wellbeing of the communities they represent. UK Black Pride believes in creating a safe space to celebrate diverse sexualities, gender identities, cultures, gender expressions and backgrounds.

The organisation fosters, represents and celebrates Black LGBTQI+ and QTIPOC culture through education, the arts, cultural events and advocacy. They recognize the importance of allyship and creating supportive communities, promoting unity and cooperation among LGBTQI+ people of diasporic communities in the UK, as well as their friends and families.

Kaleidoscope Trust

https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.com @kaleidoscope_t #FreeSafeEqual

In 70 countries around the world, LGBTQI+ people are criminalised and persecuted because of who they are and who they love. In 35 of those countries, homophobic laws and attitudes imported and implemented during Great Britain's colonial regime have yet to be repealed and ruled unconstitutional. This means the prejudices of the past have very real consequences in our present.

Established in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK-based charity focused on fighting for the human rights of LGBTQI+ people across the Commonwealth. They fund, fight for and empower those upholding the human rights of LGBTQI+ people by working with governments, change-makers and civil society organisations to effect meaningful and lasting change in the lives of LGBT+ people everywhere.Their vision is a world where LGBT+ people everywhere are free to be themselves and one in which no one is left behind in the fight for freedom, safety and equality.

Crystal Head Vodka

www.crystalheadvodka.com @CrystalHeadVodka #VodkaForTheCreativeSpirit

Crystal Head Vodka is one of the world's leading spirit brands.

Crystal Head Pride is a limited-edition vodka with a striking rainbow-coloured skull bottle that celebrates diversity and equality, inspiring freedom of expression and embodying the creative, collaborative and inclusive spirit of the brand. A contribution from each bottle sold in the UK is donated by Crystal Head Vodka and Cask Liquid Marketing directly to Kaleidoscope Trust.

 “The support of Crystal Head Vodka Pride allows us to continue funding successful projects and sends an important message: The pressing LGBT+ human rights challenges of our day. These can be solved through collaboration, whether that be with grassroots or international human rights organisations, governments and funding bodies – or companies that care like Crystal Head Vodka.” - Phyll Opoku Gyimah, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust

 “We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community not only from the profits of the Crystal Head Pride bottle but through continuous global efforts throughout the year. We are fortunate for our partnership with Kaleidoscope Trust and all the impactful work that they do for the community.” – Dan Ackroyd, Founder of Crystal Head