CLIMAXED is a cultural production project working across electronic music, building events, releases, artist development, and curatorial projects rooted in queer and experimental sound. 

Run by Bristol-based DJ, curator, and writer Lilian Buckthought, CLIMAXED blurs the line between artistic practice and cultural infrastructure.

An early immersion into the Bristol sound and grassroots scene, Lilian first entered the industry through Youth Music’s incubator programmes, putting on events and developing grassroots music. This work led to a Youth Music Rising Star (industry) nomination and roles within record labels, artist management and event support internationally.

Lilian’s work across music campaigns, live music and creative producing has been supported by The Arts Council, Rough Trade, The PRS Foundation, & Drake Music, allowing further exploration of her own artistic output and role as an industry practitioner.

The DOLLSTEP club series acts as an experimental space for Lilian to DJ, test early productions, and curate queer nightlife experiences. Promoting genre fluidity and inclusive practice, Lilian’s perspective is channelled through her editorial writing and experimental DJ sets.