Norman Jay MBE Day Party

Over three decades into this job called playing other people’s music and we are still getting knocked sideways by the wonders we get to rock up beside in the DJ box. And so it shall be this March when we join the incredible legend that is Norman Jay. Yep, you heard it here first. Us and the dancefloor’s favourite national treasure, Norman Jay MBE. Under … Continue reading Norman Jay MBE Day Party

Chris Coco’s Melodica w/ Wildblood and Queenie

Like Bob, we do not like Mondays – except for one thing. Chris Coco’s Melodica radio show. A fav that’s forever soundtracked our week’s beginnings we are more than chilled and chuffed to have been asked to bring some disco deep cuts to the show this February. Expect a smattering of sequined divas and prancing disco heroes. Or something like that. Streaming now via Mixcloud. … Continue reading Chris Coco’s Melodica w/ Wildblood and Queenie

New Coq On the Block

Join us for some hot fried fabulousness as we head to CoqBlock this Friday night for a session of fresh disco as we indulge in The Sweetest Hangover, the only way to start your weekend as CoqBlock launches itself into 2025 with its glorious rework of tasty chicken. prized sides and banging coqtails. Hot, hot, hot. Add the heat of DJs Chems (Another Funkin’ Soulful … Continue reading New Coq On the Block

Greg Wilson @ Concorde 2 14.03.25

As the saying goes ALWAYS work with your heroes. Turns out they are always more than bloody lovely and forever deserve to earn that tag hero. Especially the soul we are blessed to be joining behind the decks this March Greg Wilson – a better tape tweaker, rhythm rascal and cowbell corker you’ll not find anyone else. It turns out that our job in life is to … Continue reading Greg Wilson @ Concorde 2 14.03.25

Horse Meat Disco Daytime Disco

‘Tis the season to think ahead let’s be honest. To plan your next disco moves. To insist on a cracker come February. Which is why dear disco ones we heartly recommend you forfeit the bath salts for Great Aunt Dora and treat yourself to a ticket to Horse Meat Disco’s Daytime Disco at Patterns with, yes, you’ve guessed it, Horse Meat Disco. Oh and us, … Continue reading Horse Meat Disco Daytime Disco

Everyone needs a Stephen Ellis

50 at 50. The project every DJ in ageing denial plans on doing. Listing the intentions. Sharing the obsession, telling the tales, and doing it right. Except that it usually stays. Intentions. Sat on a Note. Lazying around on a Word doc or an endless whiteboard wind up. Thankfully the wonder that is Stephen Elliis a.k.a Steve KIW had the wiring we all wished for … Continue reading Everyone needs a Stephen Ellis

QHS Community Champion blog

I wrote a blog about lesbians for @queerinbrighton website. Like you do. Read it, like it, share it. To round up the year, our community champions are sharing their thoughts on the project so far, what drew them to QHS, and what they want to do next! Kate, our older lesbian Community Champion, has shared photos from one of their ‘Rebooting Our Archive’ events. The series of … Continue reading QHS Community Champion blog

Chris and Dom’s NYE Almanac 2024

Our outfit of the day has already been overthought, the playlist is already groaning with disco bangers and the goosebumps are already set to go. Yes, it can only be one thing responsible for such gay festive frivolity and disco butterflies, Chris and Dom’s NYE Almanac is almost here. A night of mince-meeting queer stars and table-topping dancing divas destined to ensure you forever cherish … Continue reading Chris and Dom’s NYE Almanac 2024

Lesbians! Tote Bag

Be more Queenie. Grab yourself a lesbian tote bag and let the world know that you too are a, erm, lesbian. Just in case they don’t know. It’s everything you could need to deal with that existential lesbian rucksack crisis and is the perfect vessel for all those lesbian essentials – including your entire carbineer collection, much-loved snapback selection, and every one of your treasured … Continue reading Lesbians! Tote Bag