New arts organisation launches with a weekend of music, art and more at Power Lunches, Dalston

Carousel proudly presents its first event! Two whole nights of merriment and noise to celebrate the launch of our new organisation, supporting women in the arts… https://www.facebook.com/events/629940890373342Friday 11thA power-punching noise-pop duo, a dose of post grunge, psych surf and some songs about bodies and blood.The Hysterical Injury –  www.facebook.com/thehystericalinjuryH Grimace –  www.facebook.com/pages/HGrimace/247309995353932Oh Boy –  www.facebook.com/ohboyboyboySaturday 12thA post-punk DIY riot. ‘Primitive disco-not-disco drums and guitar lines sharp as broken glass.’Shopping –  www.facebook.com/weareshoppingCat Bear Tree –  www.facebook.com/CatBearTreeBandAnd we’ll be dancing til dawn to a DJ set from The Girls Aare (they have promised the likes of The Slits and Bikini Kill)  http://www.thegirlsare.com/Only £4 per night – pennies to be paid on the door. We’ve also teamed up with Girls Get Busy to host a feminist mini zine fest from 1-5pm on Saturday 12th at Power Lunches. Totally free entry!MORE STALLS AND READINGS TO BE CONFIRMEDConfirmed Stalls:Girls Get Busy –  http://girlsgetbusyzine.tumblr.com/OOMK –  http://oomk.net/SALT. –  http://saltmagazine.tumblr.com/Hanecdote –  http://hanecdote.tumblr.com/[Carousel is a new platform which promotes equality in the arts and showcases emerging and underrepresented talent. We will be holding more one-off happenings workshops and exhibitions in the coming months before moving into a permanent home next year. Come see us at  www.twitter.com/thisiscarousel]”