All the highlights from our Pride 2024 celebrations
Around the world, we hosted parties, dinners and thought-provoking conversations, all in honour of our LGBTQIA2S+ community
Tuesday 9 July 2024 By Chloe Lawrance
Every year, June marks Pride Month – a time that’s dedicated to not only celebrating all that it means to be part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, but also to remember the ongoing fight for queer liberation around the world.
Across the Houses, we marked the very special month with a host of celebrations, from colourful dance parties to thoughtful panel discussions – and everything in between. Here’s what you might have missed.
Soho House Hong Kong
Panel: Queer visibility in Hong Kong
Joe Lam, director of the Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, was joined by Hong Kong transgender activist Henry Edward Tse for a special discussion about the changing face of queer visibility in the country. Tse made history in 2023 when he won a court appeal to remove full sex reassignment surgery as a requirement for changing gender on identification cards.
Soho House Austin
Y’all means all: celebrating the legacy and impact of Texas drag
In the wake of attempts to ban drag shows all over Texas, we hosted a celebratory panel on the rich history and significance of the art within the state. We were joined by Cynthia Lee Fontaine from RuPaul’s Drag Race; Brigitte Bandit, who boldly challenged Texas’s drag ban and won; and drag king icon, Alexander the Great. The panel was moderated by GLAAD-nominated host and CBS Austin news anchor, John-Carlos Estrada.
Shoreditch House
London Pride 2024: Natalie Imbruglia
Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia joined us poolside to celebrate London Pride. Members made their way to our east London rooftop to hear a set that included her debut hit single ‘Torn’, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.
Soho House West Hollywood
Pride disco brunch with Willam
In West Hollywood, the team was joined by Ru Paul’s Drag Race alum and drag royalty Willam for a disco brunch in the House’s Sitting Room. Throughout the event, members sipped on Grey Goose cocktails as they enjoyed performances from the sharp-witted Willam, plus a host of other drag queens.
Soho Warehouse
Bodies of Werq Ball with Haus of Basquiat
Bringing the spirit of underground ballroom culture to our House in Downtown Los Angeles, some of the city’s most talented queer artists took to the runway to walk in ballroom categories inspired by famous works of art and enjoyed drink by Grey Goose. Members were encouraged to come dressed in looks inspired by the artist Jean Michel Basquiat, with a prize for the best ensemble.
Soho House Holloway
Durand Bernarr release party
In honour of both Pride and Black Music Month, at Soho House Holloway members sipped on Grey Goose cocktails and celebrated the release of Durand Bernarr’s new EP, ‘En Route’. Described as ‘gangster musical theatre’ by Qveen Herby, the singer combines elements of Little Richard and Rick James with his own uniquely powerful vocals and clever storytelling.
Pride party
As London’s queer community gathered in Soho for the city’s annual Pride parade, we welcomed members into our original Greek Street House for an all-out celebration featuring cocktails by Bacardi and DJ sets from the likes of MNEK, Jodie Harsh and Charity Shop Sue.
Soho House New York
Rhinestone Rodeo
Marking the end of Pride Month, members gathered for a rooftop rhinestone rodeo at Soho House New York. Guests embraced the cowboy theme while sipping on Grey Goose cocktails and enjoying entertainment from UltraViolet, Julie J, AJ Blankenship, plus Ru Paul’s Drag Race finalists Plane Jane and Sapphira Cristál.
Film x Pride weekend
We collaborated with the Gaysi Family, an organisation dedicated to creating a safe space for desi queers, and filmmaker Jaydeep Sarkar for a weekend of screenings and panel discussions aimed at creating meaningful conversations about the current state of queer representation in Indian film.
180 House
Pride Presents: Tayce
British drag queen, performer and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK alum Tayce joined us for our London Pride afterparty, offering members a special performance on the rooftop of 180 House.
Secret Soho Sounds: Rose Villain
For a special Pride edition of Secret Soho Sounds – our series of surprise performances from musical greats, in partnership with Patrón – we were joined by Italian singer-songwriter Rose Villain. She took to the stage on the House’s rooftop, as members danced to hits like ‘Michelle Pfeiffer’ and ‘Lamette’.
Soho House Chicago
For members, by members: Pride supper
Hosted by Chicago content creator Ryan M. Meyers (@ryaninthecity), LGBTQIA2S+ members and allies joined together to create a community art piece, followed by supper, with a soundtrack from DJ VitiGrrl.
Soho House 76 Dean Street
Pride party
Part of the House’s annual Pride celebrations, members were treated to live performances and DJ acts from the likes of Mars Montana, Ru Paul Drag Race UK’s Ginger Johnson, MisterrCha, Mynxie and Callum Crighton, all supported by Bacardí.
Soho House Bangkok
The future of erotic art in Thailand with Oat Montien and Pokchat Worasub
Artists Oat Montien and Pokchat Worasub sat down for a conversation about the Thai art scene, and how erotic art can challenge the norm, express diverse identities, and contribute to a dialogue around sexual freedom and acceptance.
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