BiFest
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A BiFest is a one-day festival celebrating bisexuality, with workshops and discussions during the day and social events in the evening, complementing the larger convention BiCon. Currently there have been nine BiFests around the UK since 1999, with the busiest attracting around 130 people.
The content of each Bifest differs, dependent on the wishes of the organisers. Features that have been consistent so far include a basic introduction to bisexuality, useful literature, people to chat to, arts/crafts and cake. Other sessions such as activism, fun and games and flirting tend to pop up fairly regularly.
Everyone is welcome, whether they are bi, bi-curious, partners, friends or allies of bi people provided they are open and accepting of other attendees. Access for those with impaired mobility or with children will differ for each Bifest, so please check in advance.
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[edit] Future events
The next BiFest will be London BiFest on 3rd May 2008.
If the pattern of prior years is continued, Manchester Bifest is tentatively scheduled to be in October, but this is subject to change.
[edit] Past events
The first BiFest, in 1999, was a "Festival of Bisexuality", and was combined with a bisexual march through London. Similar smaller events were held in Manchester in 2001 and 2002. However, they did not use the "BiFest" branding, and the idea was not taken up again until 2005, when a new organising team stepped forward to create an annual BiFest in London.
| Event | Dates | Venue | Attendance |
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| (London) BiFest 1999 | 13 February 1999 | University of London Union, Malet Street, London | |
| (London) BiFest 2005 | 14 May 2005 | London Action Resource Centre, Whitechapel, London | 130+ |
| Manchester BiFest 2005 | 10 December 2005 | Thompsons Arms, Manchester | 100+ |
| Brighton BiFest 2006 | 11 February 2006 | The Cowley Club, Brighton | |
| London BiFest 2006 | 6 May 2006 | 'Doggett's Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London | 130+ |
| Manchester BiFest 2006 | 23 September 2006 | Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Manchester | 60+ |
| Brighton BiFest 2007 | 12 February 2007 | Royal Albion Hotel, 35 Old Steine, Brighton | 90+ |
| London BiFest 2007 | 19 May 2007 | 'Doggett's Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London | 100+ |
| Manchester BiFest 2007 | 21 July 2007 | Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Manchester | 60+ |
| Brighton BiFest 2008 | 9 February 2008 | Royal Albion Hotel, 35 Old Steine, Brighton |
