An Exhibition For MindOut Queen Josephine is keeping us proud this month as she combines forces with Paul Smith (yes that Paul Smith, Mr sensational suits and stripes!) to fundraise for MindOut this London Pride. Alongside fellow artists Fiona Quadri, Megan Elliott, and Miles Coote, Queenie is celebrating what Pride means to her with mental health and the community at the centre of her incredible … Continue reading THE PRIDE PROJECT at Paul Smith
Thank you to every single soul who made our 25th anniversary celebrations so special. We may have only just properly recovered but the smiles in our souls have been there since we started at 6pm on that sunny (then, erm, hailstorm) filled evening on the 16th of September. Big grins of gratitude to everyone who came danced with us, to Becs, Jodie, Mitch, Ellie and … Continue reading Thank you for a night we’ll always remember
Win! Win! Win! Fancy guest list to Patterns with Horse Meat Disco this Saturday the 16th of September with the glory boys that are Horse Meat Disco and Patterns wonders Wild Fantasy, Ovre, Gardenn and two old disco dears called Wildblood and Queenie? Fancy a chance to win Queen Josephine‘s 25 Years Of Wonders A3 framed cartoon? Well now you can do both with one … Continue reading Donate and win guestlist for Horse Meat Disco at Patterns this Saturday
The best thing about DJing together for the past 25 years has been you wonders. So many DJs, clubbers, hostesses and hosts, club freaks, and local characters, promoters, gogo dancers and disco lovelies. Without whom our time behind the decks would never have been as glittering. So take a look and forget finding Wally. Its time to find yourself and if you like what you … Continue reading Forget Finding Wally. It’s time to find our clubbing wonders
Join us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of DJing this September and help us fundraise for two charities close to our hearts, the fabulous MindOut and Blueprint 22. Just donate £5 and you get the chance to donate and win Diva & Gscene Magazine cartoonist Queen Josephine’s 25 Years Of Wonders A3 framed cartoon. Make a donation of £5 and one raffle ticket with … Continue reading Win Queenie’s 25 Years Of Wonders cartoon
Another week, another batch of stories about mental health. Another week, another soul I consider a friend in trouble because of their mental health. Another week, another plea on social media for understanding as the damaged try to out run their demons. And another week when I feel helpless against this sea of pain. All the talk in Westminster and the media is about reduction of … Continue reading Drowning not waving: Fight the stigma by providing the support
Pride is about the political as well as the celebration. About making our voice heard and those voices who are so often silenced heard too. This year there are two possible themes up for grabs for Brighton and Hove 2012. Supported by Brighton’s MindOut The United Colours of Pride theme will highlight the need for unity as we stand with our fellow queers across the … Continue reading Brighton Pride 2012 Theme – Vote The United Colours of Pride
I’ve used Switchboard. You’ve used Switchboard. At some point we’ve all used Switchboard. Well us souls lucky enough to find ourselves of the lesbian, gay, transgendered or bisexual persuasion anyway. Today, like many services we rely on Switchboard need us to make a fuss and raise £20,000 before April 2012 if they are to continue supply our city with counselling and information services. A quid … Continue reading We need Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard and now they need you – Donate now
Yes you read it right. We’re DJing in our library!! Friday 25th March and the clocks go back as the organisers of the Lavender Ball bring you the LGBT Austerity Ball. They are promising a trip back in history as they recreate an underground LGBT venue. Dress in your most distressed to impress! Make do and mend, recycle and recline. Queen Josephine and I are on … Continue reading Feeling the pinch: The Brighton Austerity Ball 2011
One in four of us suffer from mental health issues. That’s me. Yes me. (What? Didn’t my happy go lucky demeanor give it away?) And you. Well if not you then someone you know. Count up four of your mates on you fingers. 1,2,3,4. One of them will have used, does use or will use mental health services. I could go on. But the stats … Continue reading MindOut
Wildblood and Queenie 