Taking Space is a story about how people interact with physical spaces and the vital role live music plays in shaping and sustaining community. Produced at CKUT throughout the summer, the project unfolds against the backdrop of venue closures, gentrification, and the shrinking of accessible art spaces — disproportionately impacting already marginalized groups. We celebrate the resilience and vibrancy of Montreal’s queer music scenes, bringing sounds and stories from different parts of the city together in an immersive exploration.

The film was officially launched on August 30th, and is accompanied by a radio series airing on Queercorps every Monday in September.

Sound recording and mixing by Onyx Borysewicz. Videography by Rowan Wright, Anthony Rafie, Stasia Voinova, Onyx Borysewicz. Featured musicians: Reliquary V, Shunk, Poolgirl, BiG SiSSY, Bobby Sanchez, Desolatum, Sainerine, Girl Circles, Puberty Well. Featured interviews and organizations: Kiva Stimac, Suoni per il Popolo, Sergio Da Silva, Long Haul Studios, Asad Kamran, Van Yanow, Antoine Gaudin, Sarah Galarneau, Tricia Enns, Hubert Gendron-Blais, Réverbérations d’une Crise, Wawa, Bâtiment 7, Puberty Well.