Tag: music

Brighton, DJing, Lesbians, LGBT+ History, LGBTQIA, Queer Heritage South, Wildblood and Queenie

Let there be dykes: how the dancefloors of Brighton made a DJ pioneer. In conversation with Michelle Manetti

I have a claim to DJ fame that always brings the grin. Michelle Manetti was once my go-go dancer. It was a long time ago. The music was different. The dance moves different. The hairdos were very different. As was Michelle. The determination in the soul of our Michelle was declared. There for all to see. Now as then, focused on making the dancefloor a … Continue reading Let there be dykes: how the dancefloors of Brighton made a DJ pioneer. In conversation with Michelle Manetti

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
Like we do

Brighton Music Conference 2026

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

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
Wildblood and Queenie

MollyFi’s Wildblood and Queenie Tribute Mix

Some days, we bloody love the internet. Connecting us with wonders from across the world, united in love for a decent bassline and the love of lesbian nightlife history. Yes, nothing brings a grin sooner than a random act of appreciation. Nothing. So it is with thanks and a sense of unbelievable chuffed-ness that we give our virtual Thanks-For-Making-January-Better flowers to the amazing DJ MollyFi … Continue reading MollyFi’s Wildblood and Queenie Tribute Mix

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
Brighton, LGBTQIA, Queer, Wildblood and Queenie

Starstruck: A Club Night for Cosmic Lovers and Star-Crossed Queers

Keeping the love queer with us this Valentine’s as we join the Star-Crossed Lovers and Star-Crossed Queers on the dancefloor at The Old Market, Hove on February 14th, 2026. Yes, we here to spin the starlight fantastic as we bring the Italo and disco edits heat to the dancefloor alongside the incredible Church of Italo and Real House Dykes crews. Expect nothing but decadence and … Continue reading Starstruck: A Club Night for Cosmic Lovers and Star-Crossed Queers

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
Brighton, Clubbing, LGBT+ History, LGBTQIA, Wildblood and Queenie

10 years of Patterns: Brighton’s must-dance disco deviant

10 Marine Parade matters. A building filled with love and emotions and the best of people, its basslines and disco high hats have kept us safe and dancing for as long as Queenie and I can remember. A building at the heart of the queer community that has always delivered the goods – be it Brighton Pride weekend, Horse Meat Disco, DTPM, Brighton Gay Dance … Continue reading 10 years of Patterns: Brighton’s must-dance disco deviant

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
1BTN, Clubbing, Radio, Wildblood and Queenie

1BTN Sundae: Celebrating 10 Years of quality, independent radio

1BTN is 10 years old! Blimey. Good Friday, April 3rd 2015, was when we first aired our wares; 1 Brighton FM, as we were back then. Fast forward to the present day and we find ourselves here, with almost 3600 odd days of programming behind us. A few hundred presenters have given their time contributing to our ongoing legacy. Some household names in there, some … Continue reading 1BTN Sundae: Celebrating 10 Years of quality, independent radio

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
Brighton, Clubbing, DJing, Wildblood and Queenie

Norman Jay MBE Day Party

Over three decades into this job called playing other people’s music and we are still getting knocked sideways by the wonders we get to rock up beside in the DJ box. And so it shall be this March when we join the incredible legend that is Norman Jay. Yep, you heard it here first. Us and the dancefloor’s favourite national treasure, Norman Jay MBE. Under … Continue reading Norman Jay MBE Day Party

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
DJing, Wildblood and Queenie

Wildblood and Queenie’s Tunes of 2024

We played tunes in 2024. People danced. We enjoyed ourselves. And so it went on. Friendships made, allies forged, venues loved, dancefloors adored. Headliners were admired, festival hearts were filled, and DJ accomplices were appreciated. It was a year of bouncing and more bouncing – the tunes we played were a fraction of the love we felt for the souls who make these deck nights … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Tunes of 2024

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
1BTN, Brighton, Radio, Wildblood and Queenie

The Wildblood and Queenie 1BTN Show Best of 2024

Join us as we join the disco dots this December with a special Best of 2024 Show on 1BTN. And we’re talking Best Of we’re talking Best of You dear ones. The dances, the discos, the random 3am conversations, the delights that made our year. So expect 3 hours of tunes that reflect our year on and off the dancefloor. There will be lots of … Continue reading The Wildblood and Queenie 1BTN Show Best of 2024

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment
Brighton, Clubbing, Wildblood and Queenie

Brightonia Halloween Ball

Brightonia is back! Expect a night tinged with ghoulish exuberance, colour, happy/scary vibes and most importantly lots of fun! A night that encourages dressing up and girating grooves, will hit the luscious sound system of the Water Bear for Halloween Weekend. The Night:We aim to delight you all with a cocktail of Disco, Nu Disco, happy & fresh House music, Indie Dance and most things … Continue reading Brightonia Halloween Ball

Unknown's avatarWildblood and QueenieLeave a comment