Get ready for the summer of love with this pioneer of LGBTQ nightlife.
For Sink The Pink and Mighty Hoopla co-founder Glyn Fussell, the end of confinement was a long time coming. His vibrant, colorful evening was planned as a search for the perfect party. A party where he and his team of "misfits" could dance with abandon and be themselves.
Mighty Hoopla, a music festival returning this year, expresses this same joy. Scheduled for September, it's already sold out. The Brockwell Park concert brings back R&B stars En Vogue and Eve, as well as a glamorous group of transvestites like United Kingdolls and Séa Yoncé.
We caught up with Glyn to discuss his post-pandemic plans and the return of London's nightlife.
Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Glyn. How are you? Tell us something that excites you about life right now.
The prospect of the world reopening...
Let's talk about Sink The Pink. How was the band created? What's your mission statement?
It all started with my best friend Amy. We were really disillusioned with London and couldn't find a safe space to be ourselves. We started by writing a list of all the things we love in life, like house parties, festivals and dressing up. We wanted to create a utopia for people to exist without labels. It turned out to be something that really resonated with people, and before we knew it, we were a team of 50 "misfits". We represent joy - pure, unfiltered, unadulterated joy! We've created a place for everyone to be FREE.
How's nightlife in London since the lockdown? Do you have any big plans now that things are starting to open up?
Well, I think it's going to be crazy, like a summer of love. I think clubbing will come back, but amplified a thousand percent! We've got a huge tour in November, which kicks off at Printworks. Everything sold out in 30 minutes, and people are hungry for it.
We're thrilled for Mighty Hoopla and look forward to the other festivals to come. What can people expect this year?
LOVE and a sense of community! That's what everyone missed. We're also thinking of EVERYTHING to make this event creative, colorful, warm and beautiful for everyone lucky enough to get a ticket.
Tell us about the neon you designed with Yellowpop. What was the inspiration behind it?
The dance floor is where we, as gay people, always come together. It's a place where we can forget the difficulties of the outside world and just dance. We wanted a neon sign to say that. Yellowpop created something amazing for us!
What's your next project? Do you have any fun projects on the horizon that you'd like to share?
We've got a big year ahead of us with Sink The Pink and Mighty Hoopla coming into their own. If I told you more, I'd have to kill you.
Are there any LGBTQ+ groups doing creative or charitable work that you'd like to spread the word about?
YES. Not a Phase is a GREAT charity run by the wonderful Dani St James. She does wonderful work.