### Fresh Festival Announcements: What’s Hitting the Circuit This Week
Stay ahead of the curve with our latest roundup of essential festival updates and emerging event announcements you won’t want to overlook.
#### East London Welcomes Queer Frequencies: A New Free Celebration
A vibrant, inclusive celebration of Black queer culture is set to take over Stratford next month. As a highlight of the V&A East’s “The Music Is Black” East Bank takeover, the inaugural *Queer Frequencies* festival will run from August 22 to 23.
This community-focused event is spearheaded by a powerhouse team of curators, including Shy One, Mark-Ashley Dupé (the visionary behind Prince of Peckham), creative force Donnie Sunshine, and DJ Joel Mignott. The lineup is packed with talent, featuring performances from SisterMatic, Private Joy, Lil C, Seb Odyssey, Fiyahdred, Alizé, DJ Biggy C, DRYBABE, Ken Styles, Manny Mark, Töpia, and Jungle Kitty, among others. With the UK’s festival landscape increasingly prioritizing accessibility, this free-to-attend event serves as a vital platform for underrepresented voices in the electronic music scene.
Find more information here.
#### The Cause FM: Celebrating Global Radio Culture in Canning Town
The iconic East London venue, The Cause, has officially dropped the full schedule for its upcoming day festival, *The Cause FM: New Frequency*. Taking place on July 25 in Canning Town, the event is dedicated to honoring the influence of independent radio stations from across the globe.
The festival serves as a physical manifestation of the digital airwaves, bringing together a diverse array of broadcasting partners. Attendees can expect a sonic journey that spans continents, featuring curated sets and showcases from Berlin’s *Refuge Worldwide*, the Bali-based *Headstream by Potato Head*, and the influential *Seoul Community Radio*. By bridging the gap between online broadcasting and live performance, The Cause continues to solidify its reputation as a hub for experimental and global sounds.
