Trans Pride Brighton 2022 was everything. Supporting our trans and non-binary family. Being there like they have been for us as our LGBTQI+ family fought for equality over the decades. Feeling at home with my queer neurodivergent community. Forming alliances for real change. Reunited with old friends and making new ones. Being inspired by the next generation of queers, fizzing with anger and passion determined … Continue reading Trans Pride Brighton 2022
I went to Brighton Music Conference 2022. I loved it. I wrote about it. Yep, that’s all you need to know about one of Brighton’s best weekends. But if you really need to know more then head over to Gscene Magazine for an informative and slightly loved-up review influenced heavily by spending too much time in The Love Bug gawping at Brighton’s favourite old dear … Continue reading BMC 2022 Gscene review
Wednesday July 5th, 2017, saw Queenie and I begin a sound adventure together, setting sail on the good ship 1BTN. We saw radio as the perfect docking station for two old queer DJs coming to end of their deck service, our disco nights seemingly behind us, our disco days set to sound best on FM. Mickey and Chris and the 1BTN family showed a belief … Continue reading 1BTN presents Where Love Lives festival
Some headlines never change, the moral panic sliding into our lives via outraged font bashers desperate to share their bigotry and hate. The year was 1992 but the story is the same today. Hatred whipped up into coverage destined to scare and seduce. The lesbian, gay and bisexual community harangued by a right-wing press determined to use their media to maximum effect. Brighton Pride was … Continue reading Hard News Channel 4 1992 – LGBTQ+ in the media
It’s been a year of reunions and reconnections in Brighton as the much-promised dancefloors and communal spaces we missed in lockdown finally get to flourish into their full glory. Soho House’s Brighton Beach House is no exception. A unique new addition to our cityscape, this beachside must-see, must-be members club has finally opened its doors delivering a perfectly Brighton-centric sense of seaside sass and panache. … Continue reading Brighton Beach House
After a sound debut last month we return to The Oculist on Boyce’s Street Brighton for a Thursday session destined to delight with disco-infused grooves all night long. A welcome addition to Brighton’s nightlife The Oculist delivers all the vibes with amazing decor, great roof terraces and an amazing selection of classy cocktails and divine small dishes. Add a spot on sound system and the … Continue reading Thursdaze at Oculist
Reunited at last. Sunday Sundae Pride Reunion 2022 at Patterns is incoming and Queenie and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see you all again. Doing what we do – sharing love, giggles and wiggles with the best crowd of Brighton Pride weekend. Oh and a lineup of DJs destined to make you sweat, smile and keep it sassy from open to close. Proud to … Continue reading Sunday Sundae Pride Reunion 2022
We did that thing where we go underground and play disco. Three hours of going underground and playing disco. Which people seem to like. Which is nice. But if you missed it, the wonders that are home taping in the 21st century (cheers Leggy, Mixcloud and Soundcloud) mean you can listen again and again and again and again. Can’t think of a finer soundtrack for … Continue reading Listen again: 200522 1BTN
We are very chuffed to announce we’ll be bringing our disco-infused grooves and house vibes to Oculist this Thursday 19th May as we dig deep all night long and bring a little Wildblood and Queenie business to Thursdaze as we begin a series of bi-monthly residencies. It’s gonna be a dig deep into our favourite tunes as we bring a little disco glitter and proper … Continue reading Thursdaze at Oculist Brighton
The Wildblood and Queenie Show returns to the 1BTN bunker this Friday and we aim to keep the temperature rising with three hours of disco-infused grooves, nu, classic and downright decent. Yes, we’ve a sassy Salsoul threesome, loads of new music including The Superman Lovers, The Reflex, Ray Mang, Daniele Danieli, Frank Fonema and Ben Liebrand, we keep the soul sweet with Steve Monite and … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie Show 1BTN 200522
Wildblood and Queenie 