Escarpin Productions

Escarpin Productions was born out of a passion for creating inclusive spaces for the queer community. Benjamin recognized several pressing issues through his experiences producing exhibitions like "Queer by Queer" in 2023 and organizing drag shows and open stages during Umeå Pride through RFSL Umeå:

The turning point came after a successful pride event in September 2024, which included an open stage and a drag show at Kajscenen in Väven, where nearly 400 tickets were sold out. The overwhelming response from both artists and supporters made it clear that there was a deep thirst for events like this in Umeå. This realization sparked the idea for Escarpin Productions — a project dedicated to producing vibrant shows, engaging workshops, and diverse queer events to promote inclusivity, celebrate queer art, and foster community building.

More recently, the open-stage event "Everybody Say Love," produced for Valentine's Day, also sold out, reinforcing the need and desire for more queer events in the community.

With Escarpin Productions, Benjamin aims to address these issues by creating a platform that not only entertains but also empowers queer artists and fosters a sense of belonging within the queer community. The project supports events like Everybody Say Love and Club Bisous, which is just the beginning of a broader vision to establish a recurring celebration of queer culture in Umeå. As the political landscape shifts, the need for safe spaces and community support becomes ever more urgent and important. Escarpin Productions is committed to providing these spaces and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.