Author: Wildblood and Queenie

Wildblood and Queenie are exactly what it says on the tin. (Almost.) DJs, freelance journalists, cartoonist and queer writer who likes to wiggle, campaign and disco. Like they do.
LGBT+ History, Radio, Wildblood and Queenie

6Music’s Stonewall50 Disco Mini Mix on Mary Anne Hobbs

So, erm, this is happening on Friday 28th June. Wildblood and Queenie’s 20 Minute Disco Mini Mix celebrating Stonewall50 on the Mary Anne Hobbs Show on BBC6Music. Blimey. Thanks to producer and DJ heroine Kath McDermott for thinking of us two old ladies and giving us a chance to be disco deviants on the BBC. I’ll say it again. Blimey. So tune in this Stonewall 50th anniversary for nineteen … Continue reading 6Music’s Stonewall50 Disco Mini Mix on Mary Anne Hobbs

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Clubbing, LGBT+ History

Striking a Zanzibar pose

A little #TBT action from our Strike A Brighton Pose exhibition in 2015 as we remember those heady Zanzibar days ahead of Friday’s reunion at Subline. Flyer artwork courtesy of the archives of Alf Le Flohic, Michele Allardyce and a certain Wildblood. Nice to know I’m not the only collector holding on to these moments of not so ephemeral disco history. The Zanzibar Reunion Party … Continue reading Striking a Zanzibar pose

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1BTN, Clubbing, Radio

Listen again: 210619 1BTN w/ Rebecca Hoodless

Missed our return to the 1BTN bunker and feel the need for some listen again hot streaming action? Well you are in luck you lucky people you as we bring you three hours of bloody marvellous broadcasting including tracks from Demuja, Whiskey Disco, Midnight Riot Records, Bearfunk, Samosa Records, Bandolier, Ammo Recordings. Girls Of The Internet, The Juan MacLean, Folamour, Roisin Murphy and a Savage Disco anthem to remember. Plus … Continue reading Listen again: 210619 1BTN w/ Rebecca Hoodless

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Clubbing

Zanzibar Reunion Spotify Playlist

As we get ready to spin the classic house light fantastic and celebrate all things fabulous ahead of Brighton’s Zanzibar Reunion at Subline, come wiggle with us to some of house music’s most joyous of beats on Spotify. Hands in the air, shade ahoy and vogue moves attempted. Just how we like it as we relive those heady days in Brighton’s hottest basement. Like we … Continue reading Zanzibar Reunion Spotify Playlist

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Clubbing, Festivals

Doing it Alfresco family style

It was just a weekend at the end of May. Just a weekend in the woods. And yet, like for the many others who joined me dancing under the stars that weekend at Alfresco Festival, it stayed with me. Bringing joy and giggles and the occasional damp shiver. Admitably we had to crack out the sensible walking boots and cagoules (thank heavens for my lesbian … Continue reading Doing it Alfresco family style

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Clubbing, Spotify, Wildblood and Queenie

Spotify Session: The Syndicate Party Saucy One

As we get set to celebrate The Syndicate Party‘s first birthday this Friday at Brighton’s Tempest Inn we thought it only right and disco proper to dish some disco beats and hot house via our Spotify thingymejigwotsit. Well if you must stream everything, best do it right, best do Syndicate Party style with Wildblood and Queenie. Join Wildblood and Queenie at The Syndicate Party Summer … Continue reading Spotify Session: The Syndicate Party Saucy One

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1BTN, Radio

Queenie + Wildblood Show w/ Rebecca Hoodless

Join us for another Friday feelgood session as we beckon the weekend your way with a sizzling selection of disco infused grooves and sunshine house. We’ve got wonders from Demuja, Whiskey Disco, Midnight Riot Records, Bearfunk, Samosa Records, Bandolier and Ammo Recordings. Plus, we’ve some hot new album action from Girls Of The Internet and The Juan MacLean, some Folamour feels, a Mrs Murphy moment … Continue reading Queenie + Wildblood Show w/ Rebecca Hoodless

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Like we do

Delivering a summer of disco

With a summer of parties and broadcasting ahead of us, we keep on counting our disco stars, feeling forever lucky in life, love and disco. Just how we like it. And with loads of party action incoming from wonders including Bitch, Please!, The Syndicate Party, Zanzibar Reunion at Subline, 110% House with Cromby at Patterns, disco on The Tempest Terrace, DJ Faro & Freinds adventures, The … Continue reading Delivering a summer of disco

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