Escarpin* Productions
We are a grassroots queer production platform in Umeå, producing events that blend live performance and community celebration. Operating under RFSL Umeå.
Club Bisous
Club Bisous is where Escarpin Productions’ vision comes alive. A safe, inclusive space for queer performers and audiences alike, it blends drag and burlesque with live music, circus, poetry, and other daring performances. Every edition is a celebration of creativity, community, and experimentation, where both newcomers and regulars contribute to the magic.
A stage for queer expression
Our stages uplift queer voices and provide a platform for artistic expression, fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant community in Umeå. With drag, burlesque, and a variety of live performances at the heart of our programming, we celebrate queer culture while creating space for creativity, identity, and connection to flourish for both performers and audiences alike.
Our values
We are guided by a commitment to inclusion, artistic courage, and community care. These values shape every stage we build and every event we produce.
- Inclusivity & Access
- Accessible, welcoming spaces where people of all identities, abilities, and backgrounds can participate freely and feel a sense of belonging.
- Empowerment
- Platforms for queer artists to experiment, grow, and share their work with supportive audiences.
- Cultural Change
- Challenging norms and pushing creative boundaries across northern Sweden’s queer cultural landscape.
- Social Impact
- Reinvesting in the local queer community and supporting initiatives that strengthen connection and wellbeing.
- Grassroots Sustainability
- We operate with transparency, integrity, and mutual support, recognising that our work thrives through community engagement.
- Regional Commitment
- We strengthen Umeå’s queer cultural landscape by partnering with local artists, venues, and organisations to create memorable, community-centred events.
Benjamin started Escarpin Productions to create safe, vibrant spaces where queer culture and community come alive. As a member of the RFSL Umeå board, he combines advocacy with hands-on event production: booking performers, coordinating volunteers or designing themes. Benjamin ensures every event reflects inclusivity, creativity, and community care. He continues to produce flagship events like Club Bisous, a space where creativity, community, and queer expression come together.
Our partners
Join the Bisous Community
Whether you’re an artist looking for a stage, a volunteer ready to help bring our events to life, or a potential collaborator wanting to work with us, we’d love to hear from you.
