Hidden Beach presents Hastings Festival Of Disco

Always a salty treasure we favour Hastings has a special place in our seaside-addicted hearts. Forever one to deliver some sauce with your beachside adventures with its Old Town wonders, bally-eric lovers and cheeky oysters, it’s one of our favourite destinations. But if your thought Hastings was all about a taste of seaside rock then it’s time for a revolution, a disco revolution as Hidden … Continue reading Hidden Beach presents Hastings Festival Of Disco

The Wildblood and Queenie Show 170622

You’ll hear the sizzle crackling through the airwaves this Friday as we return to 1BTN for a scorcher of a disco session in the bunker. Less cool stream more Boiling Room as we take one for the team and bake in the bunker for your stereophonic disco pleasure. We’ve lots to entertain you whilst you swelter at the coalface/beg your overheated kids for mercy/lick another … Continue reading The Wildblood and Queenie Show 170622

Menopausal soul seeks Lenzetto

This is the holy grail. This is Lenzetto, an HRT spray that makes my menopausal symptoms just about manageable. No chemist in Brighton or Hove has had it in stock since April. You can find private chemists online that have it. I’ve had to order three so far (two at The Independent Pharmacy for £24.99 each plus delivery, one at Treated.com for £32). I appreciate … Continue reading Menopausal soul seeks Lenzetto

1BTN presents Where Love Lives festival

Wednesday July 5th, 2017, saw Queenie and I begin a sound adventure together, setting sail on the good ship 1BTN. We saw radio as the perfect docking station for two old queer DJs coming to end of their deck service, our disco nights seemingly behind us, our disco days set to sound best on FM. Mickey and Chris and the 1BTN family showed a belief … Continue reading 1BTN presents Where Love Lives festival

Love Supreme Festival 2022

Always a gem in the crown that is the British indie festival scene, Love Supreme is a must-do destination for all lovers of jazz, funk, soul and more. A weekend in July that is treasured by all that attend Love Supreme boasts a dazzling, diverse and divine line-up of artists, DJs and creators including Erykah Badu, Gregory Porter, TLC, Tom Misch, Lianne La Havas, Ezra … Continue reading Love Supreme Festival 2022

Hard News Channel 4 1992 – LGBTQ+ in the media

Some headlines never change, the moral panic sliding into our lives via outraged font bashers desperate to share their bigotry and hate. The year was 1992 but the story is the same today. Hatred whipped up into coverage destined to scare and seduce. The lesbian, gay and bisexual community harangued by a right-wing press determined to use their media to maximum effect. Brighton Pride was … Continue reading Hard News Channel 4 1992 – LGBTQ+ in the media

Brighton Beach House

It’s been a year of reunions and reconnections in Brighton as the much-promised dancefloors and communal spaces we missed in lockdown finally get to flourish into their full glory. Soho House’s Brighton Beach House is no exception. A unique new addition to our cityscape, this beachside must-see, must-be members club has finally opened its doors delivering a perfectly Brighton-centric sense of seaside sass and panache. … Continue reading Brighton Beach House

Thursdaze at Oculist

After a sound debut last month we return to The Oculist on Boyce’s Street Brighton for a Thursday session destined to delight with disco-infused grooves all night long. A welcome addition to Brighton’s nightlife The Oculist delivers all the vibes with amazing decor, great roof terraces and an amazing selection of classy cocktails and divine small dishes. Add a spot on sound system and the … Continue reading Thursdaze at Oculist

Sunday Sundae Pride Reunion 2022

Reunited at last. Sunday Sundae Pride Reunion 2022 at Patterns is incoming and Queenie and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see you all again. Doing what we do – sharing love, giggles and wiggles with the best crowd of Brighton Pride weekend. Oh and a lineup of DJs destined to make you sweat, smile and keep it sassy from open to close. Proud to … Continue reading Sunday Sundae Pride Reunion 2022

Listen again: 200522 1BTN

We did that thing where we go underground and play disco. Three hours of going underground and playing disco. Which people seem to like. Which is nice. But if you missed it, the wonders that are home taping in the 21st century (cheers Leggy, Mixcloud and Soundcloud) mean you can listen again and again and again and again. Can’t think of a finer soundtrack for … Continue reading Listen again: 200522 1BTN