“Make some noise if you’re gay! Make some noise if you’re gayer!! Make some noise if you’re GAYEST!!!”
This rallying cry from Kennie, one of the founders of the collective Gay, Gayer, Gayest (GGG), set the tone for a night of unapologetic liberation. The event, held at the underground Bushwick venue H0l0, served as a vibrant sanctuary for Black and queer sapphics to reclaim the aesthetics of corporate culture on their own terms.
On Thursday, May 21, GGG partnered with the performance platform NSFW Sessions to launch New York City’s inaugural office siren-themed rave. For many attendees, the event was a profound departure from the daily grind of corporate America. While the 9-to-5 world often demands that Black women code-switch or shrink themselves to fit into rigid professional standards, the dance floor at H0l0 offered a radical alternative. Here, the dress code—a collection of ties, button-downs, heels, and blazers—became a defiant middle finger to traditional workplace expectations.
Building a Community for Black Sapphic Joy
The GGG collective was born from a house party in June 2024, sparked by the founders’ frustration with the lack of nightlife spaces that truly centered Black sapphic women. Two years later, the collective has successfully filled that void, creating a space where the diaspora can gather, celebrate, and exist without compromise.
The night featured a high-energy lineup including DJ Purp, DADDIE, CH3RI, No Promises, and Lil2hood, who kept the crowd moving with a mix of Jersey club and viral hits. Performances by DMV-based artist Jabbagotdajuice and Atlanta dancer Maleigh Zan added layers of artistry to the evening, reinforcing the idea that Black rave music is a profound expression of freedom.
As the night progressed, the atmosphere remained electric. Whether it was the sharp fashion or the shared sense of community, the event proved that when Black queer women curate their own spaces, the result is nothing short of transformative.
