Our next Soft Butch gathering is on 06/11 at Lost Horizon, Bristol and we’ll be joined by an iconic DJ duo who paved the way for butches and Qveers like us to be able to dance freely together. Wildblood & Queenie are making their Bristol debut with us! Always fuelled by the divas and forever in love with the cowbell, Wildblood & Queenie are a … Continue reading Soft Butch @ Lost Horizon Bristol 06.11.26
WE ARE THE MOTHERFOGGING DJ’s SERIES 3 is HERE… And who better to start this season with the wonderful duo @wildbloodandqueenie Series 3 Episode 1 – Wildblood & Queenie: DJing, Sobriety & Queer Nightlife What happens when two queer club-culture legends spend 33 years together, DJ their way through three decades of nightlife, get sober, and somehow still want to be on the dancefloor? We … Continue reading We Are The Motherfogging DJs S3 E1 w/ Wildblood and Queenie
I have a claim to DJ fame that always brings the grin. Michelle Manetti was once my go-go dancer. It was a long time ago. The music was different. The dance moves different. The hairdos were very different. As was Michelle. The determination in the soul of our Michelle was declared. There for all to see. Now as then, focused on making the dancefloor a … Continue reading Let there be dykes: how the dancefloors of Brighton made a DJ pioneer. In conversation with Michelle Manetti
Welcome to our Disco Shed. Playing the tunes we love in the space we love most – our shed. Well, we are two elder queer dears with a love of gardening, cowbells, divas and a B&Q Clubcard. Join us for a session in our patch as we play the tunes that have made our summer – dancing and prancing and sharing the dancefloor with you. … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Shed Disco Ep.1
We played for the lesbians. We grinned. We grinned some more, then grinned some more and counted our lesbian blessings. That’s what Lezzerfest does to you. One day, all dyke days will be made like this. Until then, here’s a live mix on Mixcloud. For the lesbians. Like we do. Photo: Kaleidoshoots Continue reading Live Mix: Lezzerfest 26
Discover the origins and behind-the-scenes battles that kept it going. Experience the highs and lows, meet the small but mighty team of women who kept the pressure up to represent and serve their community and musical culture. Did you come to the WPT at Pride? Did it play a part in your own celebrations? Dig out your photos! Bring your friends, your own stories and … Continue reading “Grrrls, Guitars and Glory!” The Rise of the Women’s Performance Tent at Brighton Pride
Queer Heritage South: Live Archive is excited to present a community workshop to discuss, encourage, and foster lesbian inclusion in archives and heritage in the city. We aim to have four standalone events throughout 2026, starting with Lesbian Strength: Lesbian campaigning and the role of lesbians in change. Join Community Champion and Brighton’s own LGBTQIA+ pioneer Kate Wildblood for a Queer Heritage South: Live Archive … Continue reading Brighton’s Lesbian Strength Days: campaigning and more
Ibiza, September 2000. Our first time on the White Isle. Lene’s island tours and Christopher’s local characters. Café con leche and cerveza, nuddy beaches and the never-ending blushes. Hotel Cenit and breaking the beds. Kittens in the sand and drives around the Aleppo pines. Pan and jamon, sticky seaweed and the beauty of Benirras’ bongos. Longed for paella and perfect sunsets. And asking ourselves as … Continue reading Ibiza 2000
DYKES ON MICS – a panel discussion + community social, with all proceeds going to @care4calais As the nights draw in and festive chaos looms, join us for a low-energy, high-interest evening in the gorgeous surrounds Pink Moon. We’re kicking off with a panel discussion and closing with open decks + a social. Joined by an inspiring bunch of dykey DJs, we’re going to be chatting … Continue reading Dykes on Mics
So this happened. Not bad for a blushing kid from Essex and a singing queen. A connection on social media that led us to the Mildmay Club and the incredibly talented team at British Vogue and Pandora. A day striking a pose and telling our tale, a day of being spoilt silly and marvelling at the majestic team there to sparkle us up. A day … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie x British Vogue x Pandora
