DYKES ON MICS – a panel discussion + community social, with all proceeds going to @care4calais As the nights draw in and festive chaos looms, join us for a low-energy, high-interest evening in the gorgeous surrounds Pink Moon. We’re kicking off with a panel discussion and closing with open decks + a social. Joined by an inspiring bunch of dykey DJs, we’re going to be chatting … Continue reading Dykes on Mics
Frinton Primary School 1978. The autistic challenge that was school uniform. The sensory overload of a scratchy jumble sale jumper, a static-fuelled nylon vest, woollen wired pinafore and the torture that was a nylon petticoat – forever riding up and sparking out, as you attempted to keep Mrs Robson happy and hide in Class 4’s book corner. Attempting to focus on the read at hand … Continue reading Essex kid 1978: nylon overload
So this just happened. Us two in British Vogue. British bloody Vogue! Still pinching ourselves in disbelief that we landed here but all the appreciation and thanks to those who made it possible. And much love to those wonders who have stuck beside us over the past 33 years. During the tough times and good times. On and off the dancefloor. 3 weddings down the … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie: British Vogue magazine
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
Four to the floor is the fuel that makes our Saturday nights. Leaving reality behind as we dance like one is watching and play our house divine. So come join us at Brighton’s finest seaside haunt, the Oculist for a session of divas and darlings as we lean on the lessons learned from our decades DJing and the dance tales this town has taught us. … Continue reading House w/ Wildblood and Queenie at Oculist
Our latest 1BTN show is now available on Mixcloud and Soundcloud for your listen again streaming pleasure. Which is nice. The Wildblood and Queenie Show. Trust in the queer dears, trust in the disco. 2nd and 4th Friday every month 13:00-16:00 101.4FM DAB+ 1btn.fm Continue reading Listen again: Wildblood and Queenie 1BTN Show 26.09.25
Tell me you come from a long line of haberdashers without telling me you come from a long line of haberdashers. Granny Branch and me, Waltham Way, Frinton On Sea, Essex, 1974. Dressed handmade by my mum, fabric provided (at a charge, no doubt) by Granny Joan Branch from her shop, Branch The Drapers on Connaught Avenue. A formidable, filter-free matriarch, shopkeeper and landlady who … Continue reading Granny Branch and the polyester years
We continue. Striking a pose on the radio – always the only way to look – as we bring our unique blend of disco, house, electronica and married life to the airwaves of 1BTN. Expect loads of new music, a moment or four with the house god that was Ron Carroll, a perfect distraction from Oliver Sim, a Friday banger of the Flügel kind, twisted … Continue reading The Wildblood and Queenie 1BTN Show 26.09.25
Playing house music with your mates for your mates is really why we do this DJ thing. Connecting with our community as the BPMs dictate our night ahead, every moment under the glitterball, reaching for the lasers, ensuring the connection in our rave-fuelled church is always made. The perfect distraction from an often harsh reality, losing yourself on the dancefloor to the best of house … Continue reading Spirit’s Halloween Masked Ball w/ Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) & Luke Solomon
So this happened. Not bad for a blushing kid from Essex and a singing queen. A connection on social media that led us to the Mildmay Club and the incredibly talented team at British Vogue and Pandora. A day striking a pose and telling our tale, a day of being spoilt silly and marvelling at the majestic team there to sparkle us up. A day … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie x British Vogue x Pandora
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