Pub dancing with the lesbians. And the gays. And the queers. And the dears. And the lovelies and their dogs. Yes, and some more lesbians. It must mean summer is almost here, and Chris and Dom’s sublime Sunday Almanac is back in the Saint George’s garden on Sunday, 3rd May. With us. The lesbians. See you at the front. Love to Chris and Dom for … Continue reading Chris & Dom’s Sunday Almanac 03.05.26
Taking place from 20th to 23rd May 2026, the award-winning event will once again take over some of Brighton’s best-loved seafront venues set against the backdrop of Brighton beach and the iconic pier, with a packed programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events. First speakers & artists confirmed include; Anja Schneider, Anne Savage, Arielle Free, Beardyman, Booker T, Carly Wilford, Dave Seaman, Huxley, Jess Bays, Judge Jules, Judy Griffith (fabric), Just Her, Jumpin … Continue reading Brighton Music Conference 2026
It’s been our immense pleasure this year to curate the 1BTN presents International Women’s Day Takeover 2026, following in the footsteps of 1BTN legends and gathering a collection of over 50 FLINTA DJs for a 54-hour broadcast in not one but three venues. The 1BTN studio, Fortune Of War and OnAir. This is our radio family, our chosen family, and we are so proud to … Continue reading The Wildblood and Queenie IWD 1BTN Show
New Years Day – Patterns Brighton – Horse Meat Disco. Always one of the wildest ways to start the year, and we’re back with a bang with the drop-dead-fabulous duo, Wildblood and Queenie (thanks, boys!). The energy at Patterns never misses, and NYD will be next level! 🎟️ Tickets are live here Join us for day one of 2026. 📍 Patterns, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton📀 Horse … Continue reading Horse Meat Disco NYD Disco @ Patterns
BRIGHTON BUTCH IS BACK A soft butch launch…. A chilled out but exclusive Butch, Please! knees up. tickets are v. limited … DJ’S DANCING FLIRTING ICE BREAKER GAMES PRIZES MERCH IMPORTANT CHATS WITH PEOPLE WHO WALK THROUGH THE WORLD THE WAY YOU DO A RADICAL ACT OF TOGETHERNESS IN A WORLD THAT DOESN’T MAKE SPACE FOR US This is a night for lesbian and bisexual … Continue reading Brighton Butch Please 29.11.25
And so we continue. Returning to 1BTN this Friday 14th November, from 13:00. The Wildblood and Queenie Show. Set to treat your ears to some right bobby dazzlers as we delve deep into our housed up boxes and disco archives. We’ve plenty of Zap pleasure as we jack it up, we’ve a detour relapse you’ll want to make, new action from Detroit Swindle, a double … Continue reading The Wildblood and Queenie 1BTN Show 14.11.25
Tell me you come from a long line of haberdashers without telling me you come from a long line of haberdashers. Granny Branch and me, Waltham Way, Frinton On Sea, Essex, 1974. Dressed handmade by my mum, fabric provided (at a charge, no doubt) by Granny Joan Branch from her shop, Branch The Drapers on Connaught Avenue. A formidable, filter-free matriarch, shopkeeper and landlady who … Continue reading Granny Branch and the polyester years
It is with a heavy heart that I have to write of the passing of Josephine Queenie Bourne’s adored dad Philip Hugh Bourne on August 31st 2025, aged 88. Husband, Dad, Uncle, Grandad, Great Granddad, loyal friend, inspiring colleague, Monday night quiz king, the bassiest of choir wonders and performers, New Orleans Trad Jazz and Blues lover, steam railway fanatic, obsessive map reader, passionate gardener, … Continue reading Forever blowing bubbles
Summertime disco roast with us Wildblood and Queenie at The Barley Mow Pub Sunday 20th July 2pm onwards. Joining a line-up of darlings including Charlene FromNeighboursDarren Bell and Trusted Rhythm Records Just how you like it. Disco, eats, sunshine, good times. See you at the front. Menus, info and reservations https://thebarleymow.uk/ Continue reading A Balearic Boulangerie of Summer Sounds at Barley Mow
DANCE FOR PEACE returns this Saturday 12th of July to raise funds for the charity Medical Aid For Palestinians at Brighton Electric Studios. Some of Brighton’s finest DJs are coming together to show support and raise money for the innocent victims of Israel’s war on the Palestinian people. The awesome DJ line-up includes: STEVE MAC, SCOTT DIAZ, EVIL TOM, POOK, NICK HOOK, EUGENE GLASGOW, CHEMA GONZALEZ, BRUNO NUMERO … Continue reading Dance For Peace 12.07.25
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