Listen again: 1BTN 26.01.24
We did another of those radio shows. Filled with wiggles and giggles as we embraced the brrrr of the New Year, determined to bring some hot flushes to the airwaves of 1BTN. You can now judge if we succeeded thanks to the magic of listen again via Mixcloud or Soundcloud. So if you want a sweet session of camp corners, disco classics, Friday bangers, a … Continue reading Listen again: 1BTN 26.01.24
Spirit of Zap Reunion
The Zap Club was always much more to me than just a name above an archway. Its influence on my life far greater than anything this wide-eyed queer suede head could have imagined back in 1990 when I first made my way to its famous if filthy Brighton dancefloor. The sea salt ingrained in the crumbling arches was as fundamental to my life as a … Continue reading Spirit of Zap Reunion
ADHD, Autism and me: waiting
First, it was the lights. Then the extractor fan, then the builders. Then the lights. Oh, the lights. My brain bickers as the lights flicker. Flicker, flicker, flicker. Waiting, waiting, waiting. 2, 4, 7, 12, 20 minutes late. The time passing by, ticking as loud in my head as the fan in the ceiling. Overloaded and over here as I wait my turn. Wait, wait, … Continue reading ADHD, Autism and me: waiting
Wildblood & Queenie’s Spotify playlist thing
So here’s one of those lists of tunes in some kind of particular order on a streaming service that will come in handy when you fancy dancing like no one is watching – either in the comfort of your own home all solo-like or in a neighbourly fashion with, erm, your neighbours. Music to make friends with, party with, shake hips to and ensure you … Continue reading Wildblood & Queenie’s Spotify playlist thing
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
ADHD, Autism and me: John Lennon’s glasses
“Is it better like this?” “Or Like this?” “Is it better green?” ” “Or is it it better red?” For a brain wired atypically that has always been the never answerable question. The optician a place filled with angst as my neurodivergent head struggled to find the right answer. The one without consequence. the one pre-approved by my skint single parent. #NowIKnow I’m autistic and … Continue reading ADHD, Autism and me: John Lennon’s glasses
LGBTQ+ History Month: Love Lounge at Candy Bar
3rd in a series of flyer action from this flyer addict for LGBTQ+ History Month. The Candy Bar, 33 St James Street, Brighton 2001 13th July 2001. The Love Lounge with two not-so-old disco queers called Wildblood and Queenie makes their Candy Bar debut – over there at 33 St James Street, Kemp Town, Brighton. Bar stools for a booth, belt drive for decks, the … Continue reading LGBTQ+ History Month: Love Lounge at Candy Bar
We Are Love Festival 2024
You know how it is. Something comes along and you fall hard. Real hard. That feeling, those emotions, the love. One of those moments you’ll always remember. Well, it turns out if you fall once you can fall again and so it is with We Are Love, the homegrown 1BTN festival that captured our hearts and brought us a community we didn’t know we needed. … Continue reading We Are Love Festival 2024
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
LGBTQ History Month: Housewife’s Choice
Shameless Hussies may have been heading towards its final dance but a phoenix did arise from the disco ashes in 1994 – dressed head to toe in flammable polyester as clubbing and tiaras and synchronised hair slides finally met on the dancefloor in the shape of Housewife’s Choice at Brighton’s The Loft Club – anew venue opening on Dyke Road where the old Reform Club … Continue reading LGBTQ History Month: Housewife’s Choice
Wildblood and Queenie 