About me
Greetings, visitor!
I’m Ruth: currently a part-time PhD student at the University of Warwick, plus also a writer, activist, promoter and DJ. This blog is an experiment in bringing that all together in one place. I regularly post links to events I’m involved with and articles I’ve written.
Personal email: r.pearce[at] warwick.ac.uk
Rolling Head Promotions: rollinghead[at] gmail.com
Research
My PhD project entails qualitative research into UK-centred discourses of trans health on the Internet. I am based in the Sociology department.
Wolfson Research Exchange profile.
Freelance DJ
Rock music is my speciality, but I’m perfectly happy to tackle other genres! I’ve been hired to DJ at LGBT nights, feminist discos, weddings, parties and fundraisers. Notable events have included Reclaim The Night (London, Manchester) Women’s Aid National Conference (Coventry), NUS Women’s Conference (Coventry, Oxford), Love Music Hate Homophobia (Birmingham, Coventry, Sheffield).
Rolling Head Promotions
I have organised and numerous gigs and club nights in Coventry, Leamington and Bath. Recent projects include “Killer Queen”, an occasional LGBTQ rock/indie night, and “Rock It”, a regular hard rock/metal event.
Writings of a Trans Activist
I blog about trans liberation and gender politics at Trans Activist.
Not Right
I perform on bass and lead vocals in the riot grrrl band Not Right.
Lesbilicious
I am a staff writer for Lesbilicious.co.uk, an online magazine for lesbian and bisexual women.
DJing at the Reclaim The Night London after-party 2010