CHERRY by Rose Wilding: Official Book Launch Event

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Rose Wilding's second novel, CHERRY.
About this Event

Set in 1999 Newcastle, three women become tangled in a horrifying web of infatuation and M**der in the search of a nineties pop star.

Join us for a sit down with the author and an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of CHERRY. From drag hosts and 90s music, to free CHERRY-themed tattoos, book signings, and a Q&A.

We'll also be working with Queering North East History to have a corner where we dig into the LGBTQIA+ archvies of 80s/90s Newcastle.

5th November, 18:30 - 22:00, The Cycle Hub, NE6 1BU

Tattoos will be done by Amber Jas Tattoos (www.instagram.com/amberjastattoos). Our artist will tattoo as many people as time allows, so availability depends on the event's timings and will be on a first come first served basis. We recommend getting there early and checking in at the station to secure your spot.

Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Arrive & Mingle

Info: Join us for a prompt start and strut yourself up our cherry carpet. Who knows, maybe you'll be interviewed and asked some burning questions from the 90s news circuit...

🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
In Conversation with Rose Wilding

Info: The moment you've all been waiting for, our host and MX Drag Winner 2025, Phoebe LaReine, will sit down with the author of the night – Rose Wilding – to talk all things CHERRY and being a queer, working class crime writer from the north-east, with an opportunity for a Q&A.

🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Post-Talk Mingling

Info: Now it's time to immerse yourself into the world of Cherry – think tattoos (real ones included in your ticket, subject to time), 90s music, food, drinks, and a corner dedicated to lesbian history with Queering North East History. Tattoos will be done by Amber Jas Tattoos (www.instagram.com/amberjastattoos). Our artist will tattoo as many people as time allows, so availability depends on the event's timings. We recommend getting there early and checking in at the station to secure your spot as it will operate on a first come first serve basis.