What happens to queer club kids and their mates when they grow up? Well if they're anything like this week's Guest Editor Simon Casson, they keep throwing parties - but this time the doors are open to more people than ever before - as always, we're all invited!

If you're suffering from nausea of the taste-the-rainbow white cis scene variety then welcome to the world of Duckie, a collective that understands the transformative power of performance and parties to empower marginalised groups. In his interview, Simon tells writer Ben Walters how Duckie has evolved over the last 21-years and what to expect from their 'Las Vegas in Lambeth' themed birthday party on Saturday 3 December. Expect a stellar line-up including London's very own Night Czar Amy Lamé!

Elsewhere around town you can find a wide variety of alternative queer celebrations so there's no excuse to find yourself standing in G-A-Y screaming along to Mariah Carey... unless you just got dumped and you really, really want to. Check out our magazine for a crowdfunder for some affirmative action about Brexit and remember to ally yourself with as many brilliant, bizarre and brave people as possible.

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Here's to wishing you a fruity week dear Players! Bottoms up! RR xx