This is a message to those who joined us for our Lady Gaga virtual listening party on Friday 29 May.
We sincerely apologise to anyone who joined our Zoom party with Sink The Pink and had to experience the racist and homophobic hack that occurred.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for hatred in any form, and unfortunately the only possible outcome was to end the virtual party.
Hateful behaviour will not stop us being proud, and certainly won’t stop us dancing to Chromatica.
However, we have a duty of care to our audience, staff members, performers and collaborators, and understand how negative experiences can impact your mental health.
If you need some additional support, we have included a list of LGBTQ+ organisations and charities that will be able to help you below.
We care deeply about the wellbeing of our audience and the LGBTQ+ community and will continue to fight against the hateful behaviour displayed on Friday.
If you felt affected by the incident, please do reach out to one of the organisations. Never be afraid to seek help. You are not alone.
United Kingdom
Switchboard
T: 0300 330 0630 (Open 10:00-22:00 every day)
E: chris@switchboard.lgbt (Emails are typically replied to within 72 hours)
W: https://switchboard.lgbt
LGBT Foundation
T: 0345 330 3030
E: info@lgbt.foundation
W: https://lgbt.foundation
Mermaids
T: 0808 801 0400 (Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm)
E: info@mermaidsuk.org.uk
W: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk
United States
Trans Lifeline
T: 877-565-8860
W: http://www.translifeline.org
GLBT National Help Centre
T: 1-888-843-4564
T: (Youth) 1-800-246-7743
W: http://www.glbthotline.org/
The Trevor Project
T: 866-488-7386
W: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/section/get-help
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
T: 1-800-273-8255
W: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Canada
Trans Lifeline
T: 877-330-6366
W: http://www.translifeline.org/
LGBT Youth Line
T: 1-800-268-9688
T: (Text Only) 647-694-4275
W: http://www.youthline.ca/
Kids Help Phone
T: 1-800-668-6868
W: http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/Home.aspx
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S. BASED)
T: 1-800-273-8255
W: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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