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M0j0 (photographed by Orpheus Roswell)

Live Music & Performance Events

Vibrant concerts and festivals featuring LGBTQ+ musicians, drag performers, and multidisciplinary art that celebrate creativity and inclusivity.

Sweetmelk (photographed by Ryan McCauley)

Artists & Community

Platforms and programs that highlight diverse artists and create spaces for connection, collaboration, and growth.

First Date Kiss (photographed by Tayon Swift )

Visual Arts & Community Engagement

Curated exhibitions and local partnerships that showcase women, nonbinary, and trans artists while fostering an inclusive arts community.

Maria Rodriguez (photographed by Ryan McCauley)

Join the Movement

Connect with artists, discover new work, and be part of a vibrant, inclusive community celebrating women, nonbinary, and trans creativity.

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Lily from Chicken Happen
(photographed by Orpheus Roswell)
Mystic Mulberry (photographed by Orpheus Roswell)

Live Music & Performance Events​

Our shows bring together women, trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive artists to perform in safe, inclusive spaces. Whether you’re discovering new music or stepping on stage yourself, expect joy, community, and fresh sounds that celebrate identity and DIY spirit.

🎤 Ready to experience or perform at our next show?

Visual Arts & Community Engagement

Beyond music, Gender Envy supports creative expression across all mediums. We host visual arts events and community gatherings that amplify gender minorities and foster meaningful conversations around inclusion, intersectionality, and empowerment in the local arts scene.

🎨 Want to get involved or showcase your work?

Spank Knightly (photographed by Orpheus Roswell)
Rebekah Mangles (photographed by Orpheus Roswell)

Artists & Community

If you’re an artist or music lover—especially from queer or gender-diverse backgrounds—you belong here. We’re building a welcoming network where you can connect, collaborate, and thrive alongside others who share your passion for music, creativity, and social change.

🤝 Join our community and connect with like-minded creators!

Join the Movement

Ready to be part of something bigger? Support Gender Envy by attending shows, volunteering, or helping spread the word. Together, we can reshape Central Illinois’s music scene into a place where everyone’s voice is heard and celebrated.

🌈 Let’s make change happen together!

Emily Thorpe from Rebekah Mangles' band
(photographed by Orpheus Roswell)
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