1BTN IWD25 Takeover: Wildblood and Queenie and Faro

And so we continue. Keeping it in the family this International Women’s Day for a 48-hour Takeover. Join us and the incredible and ever-favorite Faro, DJ Faro, as we combine tunes, giggles, and wiggles to broadcast live from the Fortune Of War on Brighton Beach. What could possibly go wrong? Expect disco, soulful anthems and a whole heap of Kerry Jean Lister Cliub Barbra selections … Continue reading 1BTN IWD25 Takeover: Wildblood and Queenie and Faro

1BTN presents International Women’s Day Takeover 2025

11BTN radio for us has always been about the joy of collaboration, of community, there to support, encourage and cherish. Since our first show back April 2015, 1BTN has been the home we never knew we needed and the the family we can’t now do without. Thanks to Jayne Winstanley, Kerry Jean Lister, Hannah Sherlock, Kathy Eliis, Clara Suess, and the incredible Suze Rosser for … Continue reading 1BTN presents International Women’s Day Takeover 2025

Night Time Economy Summit 2025

We continue. This week in Birmingham as we join the Night Time Economy Summit at the Hockley Social Club where we are honoured to be part of this year’s Queer Stage brought to you by He.She.They. and Gay Times. Hosted by Gok Wan this much-needed space at NTIA’s annual conference will be celebrating LGBTQ+ contributions to nightlife through vibrant performances, discussions, and a spotlight on … Continue reading Night Time Economy Summit 2025

Dance For Peace 08.12.24

NOW THAT’S WHAT YOU CALL A DJ LINE-UP! Don’t miss Dance For Peace on Sunday 8th of December at The Volks Nightclub in Brighton. All the DJs are playing for free and all the funds raised will go to the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians. The awesome DJ line-up features:DANNY HOWELLS, STEVE MAC, SERGE SANTIAGO, SCOTT DIAZ, EVIL TOM, NICK HOOK, BLACK OCTOPUS, AFFY GO BANG, WILDBLOOD & QUEENIE, CARL … Continue reading Dance For Peace 08.12.24

Queenie’s Brighton Pride Forecast 2024

Due to budget restraints during a seemingly never-ending cost of living crisis 2024 has seen Queenie’s job as Brighton Pride forecaster amagulated with B&H’s Heath and Safety department – mince division. Whilst there is some sign of a scorchio forecast for the Sunday Sundae Patterns terrace, Queenie has become rather preoccupied with checking the bounce-ability of our city. Like she does. Enjoy. However you do … Continue reading Queenie’s Brighton Pride Forecast 2024

Kick Out The Tories

The list is endless. The beginning of some kind of solution simple. Vote them out. Vote the Tories out. 14 years of hurt. Cut Sure Start, stopped funding Connexions, reduced legal aid, local gov funding slashed, axed audit commission, capped Local Housing Allowance, froze working age benefits, introduced two-child benefit cap, scrapped EMA, tripled university fees, low income student grants gone, dropped Building Schools for … Continue reading Kick Out The Tories

Clause 28 rebooted

Here we go again. Yet another Tory #TBT as they announce their 21st-century version of Clause 28. Banning the support of trans kids in school, sanctioning silence and scarring another generation of queer kids with shame. Shame that I endured growing up a queer kid in the 80s, shame that has undoubtedly shaped who I am today and how I value my identity. Continue reading Clause 28 rebooted

International Women’s Day 1BTN Takeover 2024

Each year March 8th makes its way on my horizon I’m always struck by how far we’ve come at 1BTN radio. What once was a shout-out on the social from the legendary Suze Rosser over 6 years ago for more female, trans women and non-binary folk to get down to Brighton’s finest broadcasting bunker and join their rota of talent has blossomed thanks to the … Continue reading International Women’s Day 1BTN Takeover 2024

Dance For Peace we did

Dance For Peace on Sunday 11th February was just that. A dance for peace brought to you by the sound heads of Nick Hook and Affy Wajid and the hearts of our Brighton DJ community. A community Queenie and I were proud to be part of as DJs including Seamus Haji, Scott Diaz, Evil Tom, Nick Hook, Mizaru, Pook, Miss Monument, Nina Carina, Bruno Numero … Continue reading Dance For Peace we did

Medical Aid For Palestinians Fundraiser

Today Sunday the 11th February 2024 the community of Brighton DJs come together to Dance For Peace – fundraising for Medical Aid for Palestinians But if you can’t join us then please donate what you can online today – link in bio. Together we can make a difference – however small – and bring hope where there is none. Every penny matters. Every person standing … Continue reading Medical Aid For Palestinians Fundraiser