Pete Carr

Photographer & Writer

Homotopia 2022

Commissioned by Homotopia to do event photography for their 2022 festival. Events included a Queer punk gig at Quarry, and the closing party at Lovelocks cafe.

A singer performing on stage, holding a microphone with both hands, wearing a graphic t-shirt and cargo pants, smiling as she engages with the audience. Behind her, a drum set is visible, illuminated by vibrant lighting in shades of orange and blue.
A crowd of young people enjoying a gig at the Quarry venue in Liverpool, illuminated by purple and orange lights, with some individuals smiling and holding drinks.
A performer with short blonde hair sings into a microphone, wearing a black top and leopard print skirt, with colorful stage lights illuminating the scene. In the background, a guitarist is partially visible.
A musician playing a white bass guitar on stage at the Quarry venue in Liverpool, illuminated by pink and red stage lights, wearing a graphic t-shirt and showing visible tattoos on her arm.
A crowd of concert-goers at the Quarry venue in Liverpool, illuminated by moody red lighting, with a diverse group of individuals focused on the performance, some holding drinks and others with expressions of enthusiasm.
A DJ, wearing a black fishnet top and harness, mixes music on turntables with an orange platter at a lively gig in the Quarry venue, Liverpool. A blurred figure is seen in the background, contributing to the energetic atmosphere.
A male musician passionately singing and playing an electric guitar on stage, wearing a black shirt with white stripes and plaid shorts, while a drummer smiles in the background against a backdrop of vibrant red and blue stage lights.
A lively concert scene at Quarry venue in Liverpool, featuring two women enjoying the music; one with a can raised high and the other with eyes closed, immersed in the moment, both surrounded by enthusiastic crowd members and bathed in red lighting.
A lively gig scene at The Quarry venue in Liverpool, featuring an excited male singer in a fishnet top and harness, passionately engaging with the audience. A woman with long hair, along with other attendees, are enjoying the performance in a vibrant, dimly lit atmosphere.
A drummer passionately performing on stage at the Quarry venue in Liverpool, wearing a striped outfit and holding drumsticks while singing into a microphone, surrounded by vibrant blue and red lighting.
Two people sitting in a cafe with a vibrant, decorated interior, featuring a sign that says 'STAND BY YOUR TRANS', plants, and colorful lighting.
A singer with a striped shirt and a black hat passionately performs into a microphone while a guitarist plays an acoustic guitar beside them at Lovelock's Cafe in Liverpool. The backdrop features vibrant rainbow colours with string lights and a sign that reads "QUEER JOY IS A PROTEST."
Close-up of two musicians' feet during a gig at Lovelocks Cafe in Liverpool, featuring a vintage-style guitar and a decorative light bulb on a painted base in the foreground.
A performer in denim overalls is on stage at Lovelocks Cafe in Liverpool, engaging the audience, which is comprised of several people seated at tables. The cafe is decorated with colorful lights, balloons, and hanging plants, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
A performer in overalls speaks into a microphone on stage at Lovelocks cafe in Liverpool, with a backdrop of colorful lights and balloons, while an audience sits in shadow, facing the stage.
Two women are smiling and engaging with each other at a lively gig in Lovelocks Cafe, Liverpool. In the background, other attendees are enjoying the event, with decorative leaves hanging from the ceiling and colourful lights illuminating the space.
A musician playing a keytar at Lovelocks Cafe in Liverpool, wearing glowing glasses and a decorative black shirt, surrounded by colourful lights and a festive atmosphere.
A performer with long, braided hair and a burgundy hat sings passionately on stage, wearing a stylish outfit with a graphic top and patterned trousers. Behind her is a colourful backdrop featuring rainbow stripes, golden curtains, and twinkling lights, along with a sign reading 'Queer Joy is a Protest'. A DJ is partially visible in the background.
A lively gathering at Lovelocks Cafe in Liverpool, featuring a diverse group of people enjoying the atmosphere, laughing, and dancing under colorful lights and decorations. One person is animatedly gesturing while another is laughing joyfully, dressed in a vibrant outfit.
A vibrant backdrop featuring a handmade sign reading "QUEER JOY IS A PROTEST" surrounded by colourful fabric strips in shades of pink, orange, yellow, green, and blue, with twinkling fairy lights interspersed throughout.