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.
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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 Self-Organising Sessions
Pass the Mic: Book a meeting space
WEPstock will be an online event with a difference! We want to create space for attendees to connect, build community and make plans that will help to drive political change.
Are you a party member? Do you want to link up with fellow activists to discuss an issue you care about? We have meeting spaces available for booking at the following times:
- 11:30am - 12:30pm on Thursday 2nd September
- 11:30am - 12:30pm on Friday 3rd September
The deadline to apply for a space is 11.59 pm on Sunday 15th August 2021.
Please note that all applications will be reviewed to ensure that they fit within the aims and objectives of the Women’s Equality Party, and all meeting organisers will be asked to sign up to the party code of conduct. Spaces are limited so we may not be able to grant all requests and some delegates may be asked to merge their meetings.
If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch with the events team on [email protected]
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!
The Women's Equality Party are bringing you #WEPstock - a digital feminist festival to bring together inspirational women from across the UK. The festival is centred around building and developing communities and recognising the value of strong and sustainable collaborations.
This virtual festival is packed with exciting, interactive events, from an entertaining quiz night hosted by Sandi Toksvig, to educational interviews and panel discussions with Mandu Reid. With such a breadth of informative, fun and exclusive events across the four days, WEPstock is a festival you do not want to miss out on.
Find out more about the events, features and opportunities at WEPstock!
What to expect at WEPstock:
🚶♀️ Workshops, panels, social sessions and more, accessed on your computer, mobile, at home or on the go.
⏰ Downloadable recordings of events you can't attend live so you can catch up on content when it suits you.
🌃 Live sessions only taking place at lunchtime and evenings to work around your schedule.
🛒 A feminist marketplace and chances to chat to others throughout the four days.
WEPstock is taking ‘virtual’ to a whole new level, with the festival taking place via a new and innovative app where attendees are able to socialise, connect, browse the marketplace and see more information about the sessions running over the four days.
The past 18 months have taught us that connection and working together is the key to progress. This app will not just allow you to browse and access the breadth of events available, but will allow you to easily connect and socialise with fellow WEP supporters. Pre-records and videos will allow you to catch up on missed events, to ensure the festival works around everyone’s busy lifestyles.
Buy your ticket to meet like-minded people, have access to exclusive and exciting events and to support The Women’s Equality Party. We cannot wait to see you there! #WEPstock
Want to know more? Browse our FAQs or reach out to the events team on [email protected].