cover shoot<\/a>: a fabulous, parodic celebration of the tabloid celebrity wedding. Featuring two icons of the UK queer community \u2013 performer and TikTok queen Tiara Skye and broadcaster and London Dyke March co-founder Shivani Dave \u2013 the images and accompanying story recreate the heterosexual marriage spectacle in Stoke Newington\u2019s Clissold Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhile, contrary to what our social media audience seemed to believe, this was not a <\/span>real<\/span><\/i> marriage in any legal sense of the term, it was a coming together of two forces within our community \u2013 and a celebration of queer and trans creativity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSo, in order to launch this iconic cover IRL and not just on our social media feeds, GAY TIMES decided to do what we do best \u2013 throw a party!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWith a guest list focussed on the <\/span>GAY TIMES<\/span><\/i> community \u2013 including some of our favourite writers, photographers and collaborators \u2013 we descended upon Dalston\u2019s The Divine on 23 April for an evening of music, cake, and gossip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFittingly, as a goodbye to Tiara and Shivani\u2019s short-lived union, the party was divorce-themed and culminated with a \u2018press conference\u2019 where the two cover stars fielded questions from our audience about the demise of their \u2018wedding\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nTaking over the decks before Tiara and Shivani graced the stage, we were blessed to welcome DJs Lil C, Lagoon Femshayma and Elkka (thank you divas!) and, throughout the night, attendees were encouraged to reflect on their own past relationships \u2013 the good, the bad, and the ugly \u2013 with a \u2018Write A Letter To Your Ex\u2019 station.<\/span><\/p>\nThe night was finished off with \u2018I\u2019m Sorry About Your Divorce\u2019 cake, eaten from plastic water glasses (no plates could be found) and washed down with prosecco.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe overall message: romantic relationships may end, but queer community is forever!<\/span><\/p>\n