“What’s the Tea?” is a series of events designed by and for trans* and queer individuals to share their personal stories, inspirations, aspirations, and creative work. Centered around the concept of storytelling, the event draws on the slang term “tea” – meaning to share truth or gossip – to create a space where participants spill their own experiences and insights. Themes of transitoriness and transformation are woven through the narratives, highlighting moments that shape identity, creativity, and community. With a focus on “trans*stories” and “transitorities,” the event invites participants to engage in the transient nature of inspiration and self-expression from the guests.
“What’s the Tea?” is conceived by Faris Cucchi, Mzamo Nondlwana and Pêdra Costa and organized by VBKÖ.
What's the Tea? #8 with Sanni Est
Friday, June 12th, 17:30
At VBKÖ
Sanni Est is the winner of the German Jazz Prize ’23 Artist of the Year.
Originally from Brazil, she moved to Berlin in 2007. Her work blends classical music education with diverse electronic genres and African-Brazilian drumming, which she grew up playing and dancing to.
Her second studio album, “Photophobia,” premiered as a full-immersion exhibition at Kampnagel in Hamburg in 2022, earning her international awards and exhibitions. Her multilayered artworks, ranging from hybrid DJ sets to art exhibitions, intertwine etymological research with autobiography and eclectic musical exploration.
