WEPstock Programme
The Women's Equality Party are bringing you #WEPstock - a digital feminist festival to bring together inspirational women from across the UK. The festival will aim to connect feminists from across the UK and encourage attendees to build and develop their own communities.
Click to download the full festival agenda
Wednesday 1st September
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Intro to WEPstock |
09:00 |
A welcome from Mandu Reid |
Mandu Reid |
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'Women in the Picture' |
13:00 - 14:00 |
A workshop all about women, art and the power of looking, with author Catherine McCormack. |
Catherine McCormack |
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5x15 - Why Community Matters |
17:00 - 18:00 |
5 activists and organisers deliver powerful speeches about what community, or a lack of it, means to them. |
Host: Christine Dean Alphonsine Kabagabo - Women for Refugee Women Niki Gibbs - Holloway Women's Centre Eliza Hatch - Cheer Up Luv |
Thursday 2nd September
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Ways to Win: Elections |
09:00 |
5 minute video about the different ways you can win as a campaigner |
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Pass The Mic: Self Organising Spaces |
11:30 - 12:30 |
3 simultaneous self-organised sessions brought to you by members of the Women's Equality Party
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Pro European Pro The World in the 2020s WEP in Wales Are we ready for Fourth Wave Feminism? |
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Drop the Imposter Syndrome - how to start calling BS on self-doubt |
13:00 - 14:00 |
In this interactive workshop we'll explore the experience of Imposter Syndrome. How and why does it affect us? We'll propose a new definition, which supports personal growth and share techniques to stop it hijacking your success. |
Rachel Rowland |
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Branch events |
17:00 onwards |
Meet feminists in your area! get in touch with your local branch to find out if they're putting on a local event |
Your local branch |
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Branch Call In & Speed Networking |
18:00 - 19:00 |
Group speed networking. The opportunity to listen, learn and connect with feminists from across the UK |
Priya Brown - The Women's Equality Party |
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Meet The Changemakers |
19:30 - 20:30 |
Powerful changemakers talk about how they created and ran incredible feminist campaigns. This session focuses on the powerful #EndTamponTax campaign and how you can build a campaign yourself, giving an insight into what the WEP Academy will support activists to do in the future. |
Jenn Selby Laura Coryton |
Friday 1st September
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Ways to Win: Campaigns |
09:00 |
5 minute video about the different ways you can win as a campaigner. |
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Pass The Mic: Self Organising Spaces |
11:30 - 12:30 |
2 simultaneous self-organised sessions brought to you by members of the Women's Equality Party |
Gaming The System - Feminism through a gaming lens
WEP Disability Caucus session |
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Community for Community's Sake |
13:00 - 14:00 |
Storytime: How do you talk about feminism with your friends and family? Get some tips about talking about equality with people you know and love. |
Catherine Riley - Primadonna Podcast & Festival Shona Abhyankar - Primadonna Podcast |
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What's Next? Rebuild, reclaim, resist |
17:00 - 18:00 |
How can communities help women rebuild their lives / make change / help others |
Host: Tabitha Morton - The Women's Equality Party Lizzy Dening - Journalist and Founder of Survivor Stories Deborah Francis White - The Guilty Feminist Baljit Banga - Imkaan Polly Harrar - The Sharan Project Mandu Reid - The Women's Equality Party |
| Open Mic |
20:00 - 21:00 |
A "couch to 5k for confidence". Members are given two minute slots to find their voice and tell you about an issue that all feminists should care about. Be prepared to laugh, cry and rage with fellow members. |
Host: Chris Paouros |
Saturday 4th September
| Ways to Win: Collaborations |
9:00 |
5 minute video about the different ways you can win as a campaigner. |
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The state of our community |
13:00 - 14:00 |
Mandu Reid, leader of the Women's Equality Party, delivers her headline speech about the state of the feminist community, and what we need do next to heal and move forward |
Mandu Reid - Leader of the Women's Equality Party |
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Sandi Toksvig's Comedy Quiz |
18:00 - 19:30 |
Join Sandi Toksvig and friends for an interactive feminist quiz that you can play along with at home - expect to laugh along from your living room |
Sandi Toksvig Susie Ruffell Sofie Hagen Ava Vidal |
Does this sound like something you'd be interested in? Buy your ticket now to reserve your place!
WEPstock Ticket Info
Tickets to WEPstock will go on sale on 20th July at 10am.
Members of the Women’s Equality Party are able to access an exclusive discount to WEPstock via Eventbrite.
Ticket prices below do not include Eventbrite fees.
I want to buy a ticket to WEPstock!
About the tickets
Festival ticket only - Member: £10, Supporter: £15
This ticket grants you an exclusive invitation to the WEPstock app and a fantastic community of feminists, as well as the full festival agenda including downloadable videos, live discussions, social sessions and a feminist marketplace!
This ticket does not give you access to the Saturday night Comedy Quiz hosted by Sandi Toksvig which will close the festival.
Festival ticket + comedy quiz - Member £15, Supporter: £20
This ticket grants you an exclusive invitation to the WEPstock app and a fantastic community of feminists, as well as the full festival agenda including downloadable videos, live discussions, social sessions and a feminist marketplace!
This ticket includes entry to the Saturday night Comedy Quiz hosted by Sandi Toksvig, the closing festival event!
Festival ticket + membership - £55
This ticket includes a full 1 year membership to the Women’s Equality Party, as well as a festival ticket giving you access to the app and all the events hosted by the festival. This ticket also includes a free comedy quiz ticket, hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
Concessionary ticket - Free
Concessionary tickets are available for members only. Those who may apply are members on a low-income / in financial hardship. Your application does not guarantee receiving a ticket or an access contribution. Applications open on 23th July 2021 and close on 20th August 2021.
To apply for a concessionary ticket, please fill out this form.
Ticket extras
Comedy Quiz Ticket only - £8.50
This ticket includes entry to the Saturday night Comedy Quiz hosted by Sandi Toksvig, the closing festival event! This ticket does not give you access to the exclusive WEPstock app, or the full festival agenda including downloadable videos, live discussions, social sessions and a feminist marketplace.
Donate a Ticket - £15
Donate the price of a normal ticket. Your donation will be used to provide tickets to those who apply for a Concessionary ticket and to ensure the Conference is accessible. We rely on your support to keep campaigning on crucial issues. Your donations are vitally important in continuing to host events like these, and ensuring they are free to those who cannot afford to pay.
WEPstock FAQs
About the tickets
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale on Monday 19th July at 10am
What does a ticket get me?
There are a variety of tickets available to purchase. Members of the Women’s Equality Party are able to purchase tickets with a special discount. Check out this page for a full list of the different ticket types available.
Are refunds available?
Refunds are available through Eventbrite. Refunds do not include the Eventbrite processing fee.
Can I apply for a concessionary ticket?
We have a limited number of concessionary tickets available for those who might otherwise struggle to pay for a ticket. To apply, fill out this form.
About WEPstock
When is WEPstock?
WEPstock will take place between 1st and 4th September. You will be able to access the exclusive WEPstock app from Monday 30th August, until Monday 6th September.
What if I can’t make all the events?
Most of the live events will be available to watch back for festival attendees within a few hours of the event taking place. The WEPstock app will be open until Monday 6th September to ensure attendees have plenty of time to watch the events back. The events will not be available to watch after the WEPstock app closes.
Accessing WEPstock
Is WEPstock online?
Yes, WEPstock will be taking place online with the exception of local events that will be self-organised. The events team have taken this decision based on the uncertainty of the coming months and to ensure attendees feel comfortable and safe attending the events. Putting events online also means feminists from across the country can attend without having to travel a long distance or pay for hotels, childcare or take time away from work.
How will I access WEPstock?
WEPstock will be accessed via the WEPstock App. Attendees will be able to access the exclusive WEPstock app from Monday 30th August, until Monday 6th September. The app is easy to navigate and support with be on-hand to ensure everybody is able to find what they need. The app will host a social feed, give users the ability to connect with each other, hold an exclusive feminist marketplace and provide attendees with an easy way to find all the events and speakers happening over the course of the festival.
Will WEPstock be accessible?
As with all events from the Women’s Equality Party, automatically generated closed captions will be made available for all attendees. If you have accessibility requirements, please indicate your needs when registering for your ticket.
What technology do I need to know about?
WEPstock will be hosted on the WEPstock app. Ticket holders will be provided with guidance and full support when accessing the app. Each of the online events at the festival will be hosted on Zoom. You can find out more about using Zoom by visiting the help pages.
Still not got an answer to your question? Email the events team and we'll try and get back to you ASAP!