Get Involved at The Coast is Queer festival, student opportunities and win festival passes

The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literary Festival is back with exciting ways for students to participate, contribute, and enjoy the celebration of queer literature and culture. Whether you are looking to volunteer, attend events on a budget, or win a free pass, there is something here for everyone.

Win The Coast is Queer festival passes!

The prize:

• First prize: 2x  festival passes for whole festival
• Second prize: 5x individual Friday passes

Deadline: midnight on Friday 9 October 2025 

How to enter

Volunteer with Robin Whitmore, help build a living installation

Get involved by volunteering with artist Robin Whitmore as they create an exciting installation that celebrates LGBTQ+ literary legends. Over two days at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, volunteers will help craft life-sized cardboard cut-out figurines of iconic queer writers, based on suggestions from festival attendees.

This opportunity is ideal for LGBTQ+ or ally arts students, but all students with an interest in the arts are welcome. No advanced artistic skills are required, different styles and abilities are encouraged. Volunteers should be able to follow instructions and work quickly and enthusiastically in a public-facing space.

Tasks may include:

• Online research
• Drawing and painting
• Cutting and glueing
• Placing figurines around the venue

Volunteer slots available:

• Saturday 11 October, 10:00–13:00 or 14:00–17:00
• Sunday 12 October, 10:00–13:00 or 14:00–17:00
  Location: Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Gardner Center Road, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RA
  Expenses and Perks: £10 travel expenses, food and drink provided, access to selected events during your shift, and a free all-day festival pass for Friday 10 October
  Accessibility: The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Full access information is available on the festival website.