Scheduled on the high heels of the Atlanta Pride Festival, the MondoHomo Dirty South 2007 Festival will bring over 69 (who decided on that number?) indie queer musicians and artists to perform in Atlanta over the next five days. Planned to coincide with the U.S. Social Forum, the Dirty South Festival is billing itself as a revolution you can dance to in a fun Queer-centric party atmosphere for Southern locals, US Social Forum participants, and indie Queers from across the country. Although not officially affiliated with the US Social Forum, the MondoHomo festival intends to complement the event with everything queer, artistic, and progressive.
The U.S. Social Forum is America’s plunge into the global progressive community in hopes of helping to set a world agenda that puts people and social concerns above profit and national borders. It’s the activist’s answer to the World Economic Forum that multinational corporations use to set national and global policies.
MondoHomo Dirty South kicks off tonight with a triple threat in East Atlanta Village. There’s with a free Mondo Art Opening at the new location of lesbian favorite My Sister’s Room at 7 p.m. A couple of doors down at Mary’s, the Log Jam will surely help the guys get Dirty South. Across the street (and down the block) at The Earl, an artist meet-and-greet will get underway at 7:30 p.m. Team Gina, KIN, One Hand Love the Other, Akil and DJ Va Jay Jay are the lineup later. The Mary’s and Earl events require a $5 and $10 cover charge, respectively. Many events are free, but most come with a cover of $5 or $10. Or, you can buy a festival pass for $50. Festival passes will be on sale at The Earl tonight, or at Criminal Records on Moreland Avenue.
More information on the MondoHomo performers is available on their Website, along with a detailed schedule and ticket information. All MondoHomo events will be smoke-free, handicap accessible and gender neutral.
MondoHomo promises to shine with music and art with a progressive message. Stay tuned to Life On Q for updates and interviews from the festival.
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