Queen Josephine has done it – 365 days in the Ouch House

365 days. 365 cartoons. 365 wonders. Yep Queenie has done it. She’s delivered. That sketchbook and pens I handed her to banish the demons as she sat sad and sorry in a hospital bed on January 4th 2014 has become something I could never achieve, something I’m so proud of and something, incidentally, we all look rather handsome in.  365 days of The Ouch House Diaries. From those … Continue reading Queen Josephine has done it – 365 days in the Ouch House

Be good to yourself and BeAvantGarde at The Hub

Its always good to have a wiggle. And if that wiggle can last till dawn and be fuelled by the passion of a bunch of promoters and DJs determined to put the underground back into Brighton seafront clubbing so much the better. So big wiggle love to the charmers at BeAvantGarde & BeRestless After Party at The Hub who’s mission to keep house as it … Continue reading Be good to yourself and BeAvantGarde at The Hub

Gold-plated festiveness with Traumfrau Family Queermas

Its been a while since something on the queer clubbing scene in Brighton put a grin on my face, but Traumfrau do just that with their fabulous mix of party people, unique entertainment and attitude free clubbing. They are like the best kind of sweetie tin – filled with treats the like of which you’ll always love. I believe the word for it is tasty, right tasty! … Continue reading Gold-plated festiveness with Traumfrau Family Queermas

BrightonPride25: Celebrating 25 years of my favourite day

It’s hard to believe but 2015 will see Brighton Pride celebrate its 25th anniversary. It seems only yesterday me and my Doc Marten’s, hippy hat and shaved head were stomping through the city I love, banner in hand, pride in my heart. So I am thrilled and honoured to be part of the BrightonPride25, working alongside Pride Brighton & Hove and Alf Le Flohic to a new community … Continue reading BrightonPride25: Celebrating 25 years of my favourite day

Queenie and DJ Hollie Disco-Dolly do the SanFranDisco

Queen Josephine catches up with the marvellous Hollie Disco-Dolly and rediscovers the magic of vinyl…. particularly when the disco beckons. Where can we see you playing these days? I’m a strictly vinyl DJ which can be rather problematic when I’m booked for gigs! I explain that from the outset then I arrive at the venue to find only CDJ’s or unloved broken decks!!! Luckily vinyl is … Continue reading Queenie and DJ Hollie Disco-Dolly do the SanFranDisco

Queenie gets a Legend groove on with DJ Makky D

Don’t let the onset of autumn dampen your spirits when there’s still a whole load of dancing to be done. This month Queenie has a chat with Mak AKA DJ Makky D who’ll having your toes a twinkling even if those flip flops have gone back into the loft! Where can we see you playing? You can find me at Legends playing on Friday nights in … Continue reading Queenie gets a Legend groove on with DJ Makky D

Traumfrau and Pink Fringe present Late Summer Back Yard Festival

There’s nowt like a grin and a wiggle under the stars and tonight, courtesy of those rather marvellous wonders at Traumfrau and Pink Fringe, Brighton gets the chance to do just that, with a night of live performance, art and DJs. With an impressive line-up that includes The Royal Society for the Pursuit of Love Birds, Hannah Murphy, Project O, Bryony Kimmings and DJ’s Mrs Norman Knows, Solomun Onyemere as well … Continue reading Traumfrau and Pink Fringe present Late Summer Back Yard Festival

Why Brighton Pride really matters to me

So here we go, Pride Brighton & Hove 2014. That time of the year where you can’t buy glitter for love nor money, your to do list is the most random its ever been (beer, gay paper fans, Forde hairdo, fresh peas, Donna Summer mask?) and your just days away from the finest love fuelled moments you’ve had since, erm last Pride. Yep my glorious city … Continue reading Why Brighton Pride really matters to me

A weekend with DSD anyone?

This weekend I shall be mainly dancing and prancing. At DSD. To my missus and her fellow DJs Chris Barker, Dave Kendrick and Pier Morrocco. Because that is what Bank Holiday weekends are made for. Dancing and prancing. With loved ones. With fellow disco freaks. With Dirty Sunset Disco. See you at the front. DSD Dirty Disco Invasion. Friday 23rd May. Ohso Social Bar. Brighton. … Continue reading A weekend with DSD anyone?