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20 TRANS*PRIDE Eric Page reflects on this year’s Trans*Pride
22 PRIDE PHOTOS
Pride Carnival of Diversity Parade, Preston Park and Village Street Party
47 CRUSH - THE MUSICAL
Composer Kath Gotts and writer Maureen Chadwick of the camp lesbian musical Crush talk to Jill Gardiner
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46 Arts News 48 Classical Notes 49 Art Matters
Paul Thorn explains how he learnt to love and respect himself after a HIV diagnosis
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PRIDE RAISES £100,000 The organisers of Brighton Pride have broken all their fundraising targets this year, raising over £100,000 for local LGBT/HIV organisations and good causes.
) Legends are once again the largest contributors to this year event having donated £5,000 to sponsor the Cabaret Tent and raising £1,542.27 at the annual Sunday Pride Cabaret Fundraiser for the Rainbow Fund which includes a person donation of £1,000 from Tony Chapman, owner of Legends. The Rainbow Fund, will receive £90,000 making the total donated by Brighton Pride to the fund over the past three years to more than £200,000. A further £10,000 will be donated to a new Community Impact Fund. Pride 2015 cost over £1.2 Million to stage. Security costs alone topped £162,350 with additional costs of £24,000 for Police support. The security alert on the Pride parade added an extra £12,000 to overall costs. The Pride Village Party cost £166,404 which included security costs of £45,141.60 and additional Police support costs of £12,000.
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Contributions from venues benefitting from the Pride Village Party (this equates to £250 for small venues and £500 for large venues) raised £7,750 towards Pride’s Social Impact Fund which will benefit areas inconvenienced by Pride. Paul Kemp, Director of Brighton Pride CIC, said: “We would like to thank everyone who helped us raise this record amount to benefit local LGBT and HIV organisations providing effective front line services to the LGBT communities in Brighton & Hove. “While Pride’s sole aim is to provide benefit to the community there is a misconception that Pride makes huge profits from the Pride weekend. All ticket revenue raised goes directly to the operational and running costs of producing the Pride Festival, Pride Community Parade, Pride Village Party and Pride’s community fundraising campaigns. “We’d like to thank our volunteers, Pride sponsors, local businesses and our statutory partners that help us deliver Pride each year, however, Pride faces significant challenges over the next few years with anticipated extra costs for Cityclean, security and policing, and big decisions will need to be made on the type of Pride we’d like to see in future and how it's funded. “We are disappointed that more money has not be raised from collection tins towards the new Social Impact Fund and that so many shops and venues along the parade route and City declined to take collection tins, publicity posters and help with our fundraising, but we still managed to raise almost £10,000 towards this years fund which is a great start. “We hope in future that more local businesses and corporate organisations that benefit from the bumper weekend of business Pride brings to the city will help to contribute to our fundraising effort rather than just reaping the financial rewards.” As we go to print the only LGBT business that Pride could tell us had raised money towards Pride fundraising was Charles Street who raised £1,000 from a door charge on the Thursday and Friday night of Pride week and Charles Street, The A-Bar and Andy Tull all made a donation of £50 each to help towards the cost of helping the LGBT Community Safety Forum make Pride accessible to disabled people. Pride will publish a full breakdown of venue fundraising contributions in their annual review document later this year.
EDITORIAL ) Just three years ago, the LGBT community held its head in collective shame as the news that the charity that delivered Brighton Pride had ceased trading with debts of £280,000. In just three years the situation has been completely turned around and Brighton Pride CIC has been able to announce it has raised £100,000 for good causes from this years event, bringing the grand total raised over the last three years to over £200,000. Brighton Pride is the largest event staged in the city each year. It generates a fortune for local businesses and puts the city into the international spotlight. Pride is now finally what it should always have been, an annual fundraiser to benefit LGBT/HIV community groups. This year Pride cost more than a million pounds to stage. Too much of that money relies on ticket sales. A bad weather forecast on the weekend before Pride kills tickets sales and can put the success of the event at risk, especially its fundraising element. If you are a business the best way to show your support to Brighton Pride and your LGBT+ customers is by offering financial support to Pride. If you see a company flying a banner saying "SUPPORTING BRIGHTON PRIDE" or some similar phrase, go in and ask them how exactly they are supporting Brighton Pride and our fight for equality. Tell them the best way to support Brighton Pride is by making a financial contribution. Some large businesses show their support for Pride by appearing on the Parade. That is wonderful, but bottom line appearing on the Pride parade is a benefit to the businesses who are appearing, a PR opportunity and of little benefit in helping solve the problems Pride organisers encounter each year in finding the money to stage the event. I have monitored Prides in Brighton & Hove since this magazine started in 1992. This year I witnessed more blagging from companies and individuals who are desperate to show their diversity credentials and be associated with the event, but don't want to pay for the privilege. This ‘something for nothing’ culture will cripple the event is it continues. Brighton Pride is a fundraiser and is the only way over the short to medium term we will be able to secure the future of LGBT and HIV organisations in the city. The event generates a fortune to all local businesses both gay and straight and everyone that benefits should be prepared to put their hands in their pockets and help with the costs of financing it. Indications are that police and possibly council costs to Pride are to rise over the next three years while at the same time the annual grant to Pride from the council's main grants budget will reduce. The only way those increases can be paid for is by charging more for tickets. Early indications are that this years 'Early Bird' tickets scheme was abused by ticket touts who were selling those early bird tickets outside the park on the day at inflated prices. Organisers are looking at how to solve that problem next year. Whatever solution they find to that problem, the best way you can help secure the future of Brighton Pride in 2016 and beyond is to purchase early bird tickets as soon as they are released. This creates the working capitol that gets the Pride organisation through the cold winter months when they have no income coming in and is your investment not only in the future of Brighton Pride but also the future of all the LGBT/HIV organisations that are now dependent on the funds it raises each year. It is a miracle that the fortunes of Brighton Pride have been turned round in such a short time and that has been done by the efforts of Pride Director Paul Kemp, Dulcie Weaver and a small team of highly professional people around them. For years the community and to some extent statutory authorities stood by and allowed successive Pride administrations to run up massive debts, in their desire to be the biggest and best Pride in the country. Community Pride does not come from being the biggest or the best, it comes from doing Pride for the right reasons. It is imperative that we never forget that Brighton Pride is a fundraiser to secure the future of LGBT and HIV organisations in the city. Buy your ticket for 2016 early and buy it with Pride. Remember, we finally have a Pride model which will guarantee the future of LGBT/HIV organisations that provide effective front line services to LGBT people in the city and by buying your ticket early, you are investing in that future.
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MARTIN FISHER FOUNDATION TO LAUNCH AT BRIGHTON DOME ) The Martin Fisher Foundation will be formally launched with a full day conference and tribute to Martin at the Brighton Dome on Monday, September 14. Martin was the first professor of HIV medicine at Brighton & Sussex Medical School. He was an honorary consultant physician in sexual health and HIV at Brighton & Sussex University Hospital (BSUH) and was instrumental in the development of the HIV department there since being appointed to the post in 1995. Since his untimely death on April 20, 2015, family, patients and colleagues from all over the world have paid wonderful tributes to Martin's work and the impact it had on saving and improving peoples lives. There has been a strong motivation and determination that everyone should come together to ensure that this fantastic work continues. This will be the focus of the Martin Fisher Foundation. The day, titled Towards Zero, will start with an international lecture series in the morning followed by a formal tribute and launch of the Foundation after lunch, which will be chaired by Baroness Gould. Martin Fisher Foundation: Lecture Series, Tribute and Launch will take place at the Brighton Dome in Church Street, Brighton on Monday, September 14 from 9.15am-6pm. For more information about the launch and to make a donation to the Foundation, view: www.martinfisherfoundation.org where you can also register for the afternoon launch, which is open to everybody to attend.
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) Jason Sutton, aka Miss Jason, joined Danny Dwyer, Ant Howells and Ian Chaplin from Bear-Patrol at Emporium on London Road to hand over £3,601.60 to Chris Gull, Chair of the Rainbow Fund. The money was raised by MIss Jason and members of Bear-Patrol abseiling from the top of the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth in May (£3,419.90) and from a quiz night at the Camelford Arm (£181.70). The money will be distributed in the fund’s Autumn grant round. The Rainbow Fund makes grants to LGBT/HIV organisations delivering effective front-line services to LGBT people in Brighton & Hove.
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Come along to our AGM and meet the volunteers of the BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SAFETY FORUM Discover the work undertaken over the past year. See our work programme for next year. Learn about our recommendations drawn from the 2013/14 Trust & Confidence survey For more information visit www.lgbt-help.com
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FORMER MAYOR BECOMES MAYOR OPENS PRIDE 2015 AN ALLSORTS TRUSTEE ) Bill Randall, former Mayor and ex-leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has become a trustee of Allsorts - the Brighton-based project that supports and empowers young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Allsorts, a registered charity, was founded by Jess Wood, the organisation’s present director, in 1999 along with James Newton and provides a variety of services for LGBTU young people, including weekly drop-ins, a mental health and well-being group and a Trans Kids group. Its youth volunteering hub offers opportunities in campaigning, fund-raising, educating and offering peer support.
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Allsorts works in partnership with a wide range of third-sector organisations, public services and schools, colleges and universities as well as running a parent support group. Bill said; "Allsorts was one of the charities I supported during my year as Mayor of Brighton & Hove, and I was deeply impressed with the support it gives to young LGBTU people, many of whom are very vulnerable. The other major strand of Allsorts' work is equally important: working in schools, colleges and universities to combat homophobia and spread greater understanding about the LGBTU community. "Allsorts is a truly democratic group and uses the talents of those it works with. Young people are involved in the organisation at every level from trustee to volunteer. Indeed, two young and very impressive trustees interviewed me as part of my selection process. I look forward to working with them, the other trustees, the staff and other volunteers for an organisation that does so much to support and empower young LGBTU people in our city. I will enjoy sharing in the fun that surrounds so much of Allsorts’ work." Bill became an honorary alderman of the City of Brighton & Hove in July 2015 as a mark of recognition for the work and commitment he gave as a former councillor to the Hanover and Elm Grove Ward and the city. For more info about Allsorts, view: www.allsortsyouth.org.uk
NEW PATRON FOR THE PINK TRIANGLE TRUST SOPHIE IN'T VELD
) Sophie in ’t Veld MEP has been appointed a Patron of the Pink Triangle Trust (PTT). Sophie has been a Member of the European Parliament for D66, the Dutch social-liberal party, since 2004. Currently, she is the Vice-Chair of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) and a member of the Civil Liberties, Justice & Home Affairs Committee, of which she is the ALDE spokesperson. She is also a substitute member of the Economic and Monetary Affairs and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee. She founded and currently co-chairs the European Parliament Platform for Secularism in Politics, she is co-Chair of the European Parliament Working Group on Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Development and Vice-President of the LGBTI Intergroup. In 2011 she was awarded the Irwin Prize for Secularist of the Year at a ceremony hosted by the UK National Secular Society.
) The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Lynda Hyde, formally opened Pride 2015 by raising the Rainbow Flag in New Steine Gardens next to the AIDS Memorial. The Mayor told those present that due to other civic obligations over the years this was going to be her first Pride.
She said: “Our LGBT communities and their friends shape and colour the image, perception and reputation of our city and I think it's all the better for that. I'd like to thank each and every one of you here tonight for your contribution to Pride and to the wider community; whether that's
been personal, financial, corporate, voluntary or in kind. You all make an incredible effort and our city should be grateful to you for that.
“I raise this flag not only for Pride but with pride… in recognition of the progress made and the journeys yet to be taken.” Politicians present included the Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Geoffrey Theobald, his deputy Cllr Andrew Wealls and the three Labour councillors for Queens Park Ward, Cllr. Adrian Morris, Cllr Dan Chapman and Cllr Karen Barford.
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MINI CONFERENCE FOR LOCAL PEOPLE AGED 50+ WITH HIV
LUNCH POSITIVE HOLD BENEFITS ADVICE WORKSHOPS FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV
) To mark International Older People’s Day on October 1, the HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will host an event dedicated to people living locally who are over 50 and living with HIV. Health, Wealth & Happiness Day, on HIV and ageing in Brighton & Hove, will take place at the Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street.
These numbers are set to rise significantly over the next decade with 53% (42, 000) of people currently living with HIV in the UK in the 35–49 age group. The most recent regional statistics for the South East Coast region reveal that 27.9% of the total people (5,470) seen for HIV care in Brighton & Hove in 2013 were over 50 - 1,284 men and 247 women. THT research, 50 Plus, found that older people living with HIV are poorer than their peers. They are less likely to be economically active, own their own home or have savings. At the same time, they have twice as many long-term health conditions. Attendees will be given a unique opportunity to hear first hand from experts within the field of HIV and ageing. The conference will be free to attend for anyone over 50 living with HIV.
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Peer Action, the HIV+ peer support and social group for people living with HIV, will provide 30 free therapies while Lunch Positive, the HIV lunch club, will serve a free lunch for everyone. The Sussex Beacon will be running a workshop and there will be information stands from other organisations providing services in the city. Sue Peters, Regional Manager of THT, said: “We hope that our Health, Wealth and Happiness Day in Brighton & Hove will provide a chance for older people living with HIV to hear first hand from professionals in the field of HIV and ageing, and to meet others in a similar situation. There will also be an opportunity to hear about the services and support available locally.” Confirmed speakers for the event include: Jackie Morton, Interim Chief Executive, THT; Dr Jonathan Underwood, Clinical Research Fellow, Imperial College, London; Dr Tom Levett, Clinical Research Fellow in Elderly and HIV Medicine, Brighton & Sussex Medical School; Dr Jaime Vera, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in HIV Medicine, Brighton and Sussex Medical School To book a place at the Health, Wealth & Happiness Day, view: https://hwhday.eventbrite.co.uk
If you are experiencing health problems and want to find out how to qualify for PIP this workshop will tell you.
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The Health, Wealth and Happiness Project is a three-year initiative funded by the Big Lottery Fund’s Silver Dreams scheme (in association with the Daily Mail) for people 50 or over and living with HIV in London, Bristol, West Midlands, Brighton or Manchester and focuses on providing support, advice, counselling and information to the first generation of people living with HIV into older age.
undergo a new assessment to transfer from DLA to PIP from 2015.
) Lunch Positive will host two workshops during September at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church run by Tim Procter, the Welfare Rights Advisor at THT. There have been key changes to the main benefits for sick and disabled claimants. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) has a difficult Personal Capability Assessment requiring claimants to fill an ESA50 form which may be followed by a medical examination. These assessments need to be repeated for most claimants annually. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced with Personal Independence Payments (PIP). All DLA claimants will be required to
Both PIP and ESA have hidden tests with a point scoring system. Learning about the underlying tests and point scoring can help claimants approach the assessment with more confidence and help them decide what issues they need to raise. • Employment Support Allowance (ESA): Friday, September 11, 2–4.30pm • Personal Independence Payments (PIP): Friday, September 25, 2–4.30pm To book a place on any of the workshops, email: info@lunchpositive.org
For more info about Lunch Positive view: www.lunchpositive.org
HIV ORGANISATIONS RENEW CALLS FOR PREP AS STANDARD ) A collective of HIV community organisations have renewed their call on decision makers to make Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) available to those most at risk in the UK of becoming infected with HIV. The PROUD study, which took place in Kenya and Uganda, saw PrEP reduce the risk HIV transmission by 96% in 1,000 heterosexual men and women. The same remarkable results could be replicated to reduce HIV transmission amongst gay men in the UK if PrEP were widely available. Amongst those behind the call to make the preventative treatment a public health imperative include GMFA and THT. Dr Michael Brady, THT Medical Director, said: “It’s so important that all of us working in HIV now come
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together to ensure PrEP is made available for those most at risk. The longer we delay the more preventable HIV infections will occur. THT will continue to campaign until the government, NHS England and local authorities agree to use PrEP to put HIV in the past.” The organisations are asking the public to sign an online statement to make PrEP as standard for HIV prevention to those who need it most. To add your voice in support of the call, view: www.prepaccess.org.uk
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RADIOREVERB PRESENTER SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARD
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED GETTING A MARRYOKE (MARRY-OH-KEY) MADE AT YOUR WEDDING? artists recording as the soundtrack. Phew! 'I Do' Marryoke also provide green screen fun for your evening’s guests as standard..
) Kathy Caton, presenter and trainer at RadioReverb, has been shortlisted for the Positive Role Model – LGBT award at the National Diversity Awards 2015. Kathy, one of the best loved hosts on RadioReverb, Brighton’s community radio station, will join charities and role models from across the country for the UK’s largest Diversity Awards in Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral on Friday, September 18.
‘I Do’ Marryoke is a new local business that is keen to promote equality. Even though this is a new service, 'I Do' have many years experience making bona fide pop music videos for the likes of Boy George and Culture Club, but as yet they haven’t made a Marryoke at a same-sex wedding.
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Kathy, who hosts Out in Brighton – Brighton’s only dedicated LGBTQ show, was shortlisted from over 20,000 nominations and votes this year for her work profiling key LGBT figures and highlighting the work of emerging LGBT musicians and artists in the city. Kathy said: “I’m so proud to be recognised for this award and am humbled at the idea of being a role model for a category which means so much to me. I’m so grateful to RadioReverb for being so supportive of LGBTQ shows and giving me the platform to promote the diverse nature of the city and the wonderful communities across the area.” The National Diversity Awards culminate in a prestigious black tie event, hosted by TV personality Brian Dowling, and provide recognition for excellence regardless of race, faith, religion, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and culture.
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Designed to highlight the country's most inspirational and selfless people, the National Diversity Awards are supported by the likes of Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Adam Hills and Ade Adepitan amongst many. Stephen Fry, comedian and actor, said: “Four years on and the National Diversity Awards are continuing to have a positive impact across the whole of the UK. The awards have grown, and with it, so has the vast array of unsung diversity heroes being recognised nationwide. “It is crucial that we challenge discrimination head on, and the NDA’s unite those that dedicate their lives to the cause. Long may this continue.” For a full list of nominees, view: www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/2015-shortlist
) “What’s a Marryoke?” we hear you ask... A Marryoke is a music video unobtrusively shot throughout your big day, to tell the story of your wedding in a unique and fun way! Not only does it entertain your guests on the day, it will entertain them long afterwards too, as they watch the finished video over and over! Don’t panic - there’s no need for you and your guests to actually sing (unless you insist!), miming is fine, as the finished video will have the original
Can you help them change that? The first Gscene reader to pay a deposit for an ‘I Do’ Marryoke at a same-sex wedding taking place anytime from now until the end of August 2016, will receive a massive 50% off! Just quote Gscene and the date and location of your wedding when you make contact. For more info and to watch some samples of 'I Do' Marryoke, view: www.idomarryoke.com You have to see them to fully appreciate what a brilliant idea they are!
CENTRE FOR OLDER PEOPLE CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY ) Somerset Day Centre, home to the OLDER & Out project for older LGBT people, celebrated its 35th anniversary last month with a party attended by almost 200 people. The event, attended by the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Linda Hyde, trustees, service users and their friends and families, took place at their premises in St James's St, Brighton. their confidence and mobility.” Jules Dienes, Director, said: “We encourage independence and help people to access other services and make sure they are getting the right benefits and help people generally with
OLDER & Out the LGBT social group meets at the Somerset Day Centre on the second Friday of each month from 1-3pm. For more info about Somerset Day Centre, call: 01273 699000
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PEER ACTION SEPT DIARY BENT DOUBLE COMEDY: SUN 6TH 18:45 for 19:00 at Komedia 44-47 Gardner St
SWIMMING: TUES 22ND & 29TH
12.30 fun swims at the Kemptown Swimming Centre
YOGA: TUES 1ST/8TH/15TH/22ND/29TH
17.45 with Dan at Hampshire Lodge, Upper St James’ St
HOLISTIC THERAPIES: SUN 13TH
13.50 onwards at Sussex Beacon, 10 Bevendean Rd, BN2 4DE
BINGO SOCIAL FRI 18TH
18.30 Early game with Ian, Gala Bingo, Eastern Rd, Kemptown
KNITTING & CHATTING: SAT 19TH
14:00-16:00 Social get-together. Please RSVP via email/Facebook
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13.50 onwards at Terrence Higgins Trust, 61 Ship St
BOWLING SUN 27TH
19.00 at the Bowlplex Lanes, Brighton Marina
SOCIAL GAMES NIGHT: WED 30TH
19.30 with Chris & Julia at the Barley Mow Pub, Kemptown Peer Action is a group for all those affected by HIV and provides a range of holistic and social activities to help break down the isolation, build new friendships and share interesting experiences. We’re looking for volunteers to help trustees with some day-to-day tasks that keep Peer Action running. Help out as little or as much as you want, sharing your time with fellow peers is extremely rewarding, worthwhile and fun. If you’re interested, please reply to: peeractionmail@gmail.com For info about events see: f www.facebook.com/peeraction Or: www.peeraction.co.uk
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SETTING SUN TERRACE BAR ) You will find the Setting Sun Terrace Bar up the hill behind American Express. It's a bit of a walk, but well worth the effort as the terrace affords sweeping views across the city. On the night of our visit we watched the sun go down to the west. The view was stunning. The couple behind this new venture are partners Jon and Matt Henwood-Wardle. From outside the pub appears small, however once inside there are plenty of places to sit in the farmhouse-styled dining areas. There's a lovely conservatory and a large terrace with a covered outside lounge area. The menu features Lite Bites, a Mains section, a Burgers section and Puddings with changes every week so you can check the menu online before you go. We started with three Lite Bites: houmous with pitta bread (£5.95), garlic feta seasoned french fries (£3.50) and grilled halloumi and tomato (£5.25). The garlic feta cheese was to die for, moist, strong on the garlic and served with crispy fries. This signature dish is highly recommended and reasonably priced. At the best of times halloumi can be quite rubbery, making it a hit or miss choice - however this halloumi was spot on, retained a clear flavour of goats’ milk and melted in the mouth. It was served with large thin slices of tomato and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The houmous was just as I like it; slightly crunchy, perfectly complemented by the olive oil and served with pitta bread. One word of caution, all three dishes were large and two would have been fine, bearing in mind we had main courses to follow. For mains I chose the Greek salad with chicken (£9.95). Wonderful flavoured leaves, crunchy red onions, peeled cucumber, crispy large croutons, creamy feta cheese and marinated strips of chicken. It was stunning, the chicken was moist, tender and full of flavour while the salad was a meal on its own. Mrs Ledward ordered the blue cheese burger and chips and reports the burger meat was lean and moist and the blue cheese complemented rather than overpowered the beef in the burger. Sadly we left no room for any of the puddings on offer which included sticky toffee pudding with cream or ice cream (£4.95) and home-made berry cheesecake with fresh cream (£5.95). If you want a tip, go up mid to late-afternoon to watch the sun go down and have afternoon tea with clotted cream scones, and, oh yes, the mandatory glass of champagne! Despite only being open for a month, Sunday lunch is already very popular and costs £10.95.
For more information about the live entertainment on offer each Sunday from 3.30-6pm, view: www.settingsunbrighton.com/events/ You will find the Setting Sun at 1 Windmill Street, Brighton. Open: Monday–Thursday 12–11pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm–12am and Sunday 12–10pm. For reservations call 01273 626192 or to book online, view: www.settingsunbrighton.com
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TRANS*PRIDE Eric Page reflects on Trans*Pride 2015 ) The second Trans*Pride March started from the Marlborough Pub in Princes Street on Saturday July 25, and was attended by people from all over the UK. Many different organisations were present, with as much politics as celebration on view. Trans*Pride was a vibrant well-mannered celebration, illustrating the growth, confidence and vitality of the trans community not only in the city and Sussex but also across the county. Political activist and Trans*Pride committee member Sara Savage sent the marchers on their way with a rousing short speech before the march set off along Princes Street, along Grand Parade, past the Royal Pavilion, up St James’s Street and into Dorset Gardens. It was the largest attendance to date with organisers estimating more than 2,000 people attending. It was a loud, colourful march with many banners, hand-held placards, campaigning groups, musicians and charities joining each other in solidarity as everyone made their way to Dorset Gardens for the afternoon’s entertainment. Since its inception, Trans*Pride has grown and was staged this year in Dorset Gardens, a move not to everyone’s taste but which proved a terrific choice of venue. The park was perfect for the event, much bigger than I remember. The entrance had a huge arch of purple balloons for the crowds to pass under and into the park. The main stage was opened with speeches from the Trans*Pride committee and a steady stream of guest presenters and speakers kept the good-natured crowd happy throughout the day. Performers included Alice Denny, Kate O'Donnell, Nobody's Heroes, Blood the Band, Slum of Legs, Daskinsey 4, Red Stedman, Seth Corbin, Jake Edwards and The Rainbow Chorus. The community stall area was fully booked with a range of national and local trans groups represented along with LGBT charities and services offering a colourful and vibrant feeling of a confident community with a strong campaigning edge. Sussex Police, Brighton Council and other agencies that offer support to the trans communities were also visible and the area was busy all day long Blessed with a few dry days before the event and some glorious August sunshine on the day, the park was comfortable and clean for folk to sit in. The stage area was filled by 2pm with a happy bustling crowd well fed on organic food, craft beers and tapas from the food stalls. The only gripe was the lack of a coffee stall, but a tiny moan about a day which was great fun from start to finish leaving everyone attending with a glorious buzz. Trans*Pride was a well thought-out, extremely well planned event with an inclusive and encompassing feel, managing to embrace the breadth of the trans communities, LGB & straight allies while still feeling radical, political and vibrant in a way that other Pride events struggle to maintain. It achieved that wonderful juxtaposition of groups and people who make these real community events so interesting, compelling and fun. There were lots of genuine people mingling, exchanging opinions and engaging all day in energetic discussions, with beautiful people being as beautiful as they knew how and we all felt utterly, perfectly Proud. Well done to everyone involved in Trans*Pride 2015, and here’s to next year!
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CARNIVAL OF DIVERSITY PRIDE PARADE ON HOVE PROMENADE
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PRIDE THE PRIDE AMBASSADORS WITH PETER KYLE, MP FOR HOVE & PORTSLADE
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LEGENDS CABARET TENT + WILD FRUIT TENT
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AMIR NAKHDJEVANI
Never being slow to cover issues that may cause some to wince, we at Gscene feature a concern this month that effects many men's selfconfidence, which can also be a cause of discomfort or embarrassment. But help is on hand, as Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Amir Nakhdjevani at Bella Vou in Tunbridge Wells, Kent explains. “A Scrotal uplift, also known as scrotoplasty, scrotal reduction or scrotal rejuvenation is a cosmetic surgical procedure to tighten, lift and rejuvenate the scrotum. A simple Local anaesthetic scrotal surgery can improve the appearance and discomfort caused by lax scrotal skin, which occurs as a result of time, trauma or genetics.”
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DANCE MUSIC BY QUEEN JOSEPHINE & KATE WILDBLOOD
ALBUMS As the glitter settles and we resume the Pride recovery position there’s only one way to count down the days till it starts again. Good music, lots of really good music.
) As for our September bobby dazzlers? Be it the enchanting electronica of Jori Hulkkonen’s Oh But I Am on My Favourite Robot Records or the experimental excellence of Cora Novoa’s Fight Love Faith on Seeking the Velvet there is plenty of hot action to keep you spinning this September.
) If you missed 90s House & Garage compiled by Joey Negro on Z Records then now is the ) For our two time to catch up with the maestro must-haves this for a master class in the beats month check out that made us. As will the brilliance the outrageously of Jacques saucy beats of Renault’s Lost Summer Zenstrum on Let’s Play House. Selection on Lost Records and the utterly addictive selection that is Never has NYC MadTech 03 on Madtech Records disco and as artists Chicago house sounded so fine. including No ) Also worth your well-earned Artificial this month is Make Your Own Colours, Reality from Leftwing & Brighton’s own Kody and Jonny Loves Demarzo collude to keep the last House, the days of summer tasty. Enjoy. Moog magic of ) Catch Wildblood & Queenie’s Kelpe’s The Home Service on RadioReverb Curved Line on DRUT and the (Sun 13 September at 5pm) futuristic fabulousness of Kirk Degiorgio’s Mixed by Machine on perfectdistractions.com Sound Obsession.
DJ PROFILE: SUMMER DAZE Everybody wants to cling on to the warm season so Queenie catches up with the ray of sunshine that is SummerDaze, guaranteeing hot dancefloors all over the place whatever the weather’s doing! Where do you DJ? I mainly play in London and Brighton. You can catch me representing Heir at Ministry of Sound for Beyond, for Lovebeat in Brighton and at OhSo a couple of times of month too. DJ style? I'd say energetic! I play a lot of grooving basslines and tech house which I think is impossible not to dance to. I also still love my deep house sounds too. Favourite tune ever? Either Careless by Dusky or No Piano (Lostrocket Dub) by DJ Pippi. Tune that always fills your dancefloor? Dusky’s Do You Want Me Baby. It’s one of the songs that made me fall in love with deep house and everyone knows it! Ultimate dream gig? Wow, it would be in the box at Ministry Of Sound for Defected... they’ve been my inspiration since day one, and the first time I ever felt truly inspired was seeing FCL and No Artificial Colours four years ago. Tune you wish you’d never played? This happened to me a couple of weeks ago by accident! The tune I played had the same name as a tune I always play which always goes off... the one I played absolutely killed the vibe. Safe to say I mixed another song in pretty quickly!
WILDBLOOD & QUEENIE’S SEPT SIZZLERS ) MAZE & MASTERS Joan Rivers (original) Vicious Fierce and fabulous. Just how we knew they would always be. ) ART DEPARTMENT feat Seth Troxler Cruel Intentions No19 Music The perfect 6am soundtrack with a Gandey remix from the gods. ) LENNY FONTANA Chocolate Sensation (2015 House Vocal Mix) CR2 There is nothing in life better than a session with Loletta. ) HANNE & LORE Karma Supra (Tube & Berger Remix) Kittball Tune that made skipping down Hove’s George St seem like a good idea. ) THE MEKANISM Sweet Monday (original) Madhouse The maestro strikes again with another glorious groove. ) FRANCESCA LOMBARDO Tulips On Mars Crosstown Rebels Our fave lady of the decks delivers an out of this world wonder. ) SANDY RIVERA Take Away My Pain Deep Visionz One day all house records will be made this way. ) MIGUEL MIGS So Good (Deluxe main mix) Salted Music Our Pride terrace sensation that kept Patterns rocking in the sunshine. ) TOUGH LOVE ft Ginuwine Pony (Jump On It) Get Twisted / Island Queen Josephine isn’t dancing on her hobbyhorse to this. Honest. ) DJ OCTOPUS Hangover Hot Haus Filthy, banging and beautiful. Just as it should be.
Guilty pleasure? Stardust Music Sounds Better With You (Gabe & Marcello remix) was an absolute classic but not very underground so I don’t think I could whip it out in the middle of a tech house set, haha. Best ever gig? My best gig so far was probably when I played for Take in Brighton and Secondcity was headlining. I went back to back with my boss at the time, Jon Byrne. He gave me my first ever shot at DJing and thanks to him I am where I am now. Going back to back with him and absolutely smashing it was one of the best feelings in the world! Tell us a secret? About four months ago I was DJing in a Brixton bar and some lady approaches me telling me I did a really good job and that she was a scout for Hed Kandi. I gave her my details and a month later I got a message from an agent asking me to sign for Hed Kandi. I wasn't sure whether it was right for me as I'm quite an underground DJ so I said no... but yeah. Hed Kandi tried to sign me!
CURRENT TOP FIVE ) SMOKE SYKES Full of life (Hollen Remix) Variante Music ) JACEO Wrangler OFF recordings ) RICHY AHMED The Warning Strictly Rhythm ) OXIA Meaningful Voltaire Music ) VOLKODER As De Spada Material
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PICS FROM A BAR + BAR BROADWAY
SEPTEMBER
LISTINGS
A-BAR
BAR BROADWAY
) 11-12 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL, 01273 696691, www.abarbrighton.co.uk ) OPEN Sun–Thur 12pm–12am; Fri & Sat 12pm–2am. ) FOOD Mon–Sat & Sunday roasts 12–8pm (last orders 7.30pm).
) 10 Steine Street, BN2 1TE, Tel: 01273 609777, www.barbroadway.co.uk ) OPEN Sun-Thur 4pm-1am; Fri & Sat 4pm-3am ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Bar Broadway have three new nights to help chase away the post-summer blues. Tue is Broadway’s take on LIP SYNC BATTLES from 9pm. Pick a track, and Lip Sync for your life to win a delicious prize! The winner will be decided by audience and staff at Bar Broadway. ) Wed is GAME SHOW night at 8.30pm. In September it’s Blankety Blank and unlike the show, it’s ok to be a bit rude. In fact, the more double entendre, the more likely you are to get points, and points make prizes! ) Also on Wed, Upstairs at The Gods, is the new MOVIE DATE NIGHT at 8.30pm, with a different movie each week: Beautiful Thing (2), Funny Girl (9), Moulin Rouge (16), Hedwig & the Angry Inch (23) and Abigail’s Party (30). To get you in the romantic mood there are tables for two, candles, flowers, two bottles of house wine for £20, and a box of popcorn to share. Snuggle up to watch a movie on the big screen with that special person. ) On Thur (3) Darren & Co present IT IS WHAT IT IS from 8pm, a night of free stand-up comedy and sketches Upstairs at The Gods with some of the best comedy talent around, including: Will Allen, Darren & Co, Rob Dumbrell, Dave Fensome, Emmanuelle Martin and Jane Postlethwaite. Get there early to nab yourself a seat!
) ONE FOR THE DIARY If you feel like a mid-week pick me up, then don’t miss the Regency Singers PIANO BAR with Maria Dunn every Wed from 8.30pm with a really friendly crowd and a welcoming atmosphere! Maria says: “Expect a wide range of music from folk to pop. Most of the songs selected are show songs but really it’s whatever people love to sing and can be accompanied on a keyboard. There are the usual standards and everyone’s favourites but sometimes we will all try to do something new that we haven’t performed before. “If you enjoy music and a friendly atmosphere it’s a great place to come and join in the party. Everyone is welcome to come and to listen but if you fancy giving us a song then all the better!”
WEDNESDAY 2
l A-BAR Regency Singers’ Piano Bar with Maria Dunn 8.30pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy Jane 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Blankety Blank Game TUESDAY 1 l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm Show 8.30pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Trollied Dollies 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am l MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Retro Quiz 9pm l BULLDOG Diva Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 2l QUEEN’S ARMS Davina’s Big Fat Quiz 3.30pm 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Boudoir: trans night l REVENGE £2UESDAY: DJ Trick 11pm 9pm l VELVET JACKS Cash Prize Quiz 8pm l QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience with Sally Vate 9.30pm l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm
THURSDAY 3
l A-BAR Karaoke with Jai 8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Disco Bomb: DJ 9pm l BAR REVENGE Throwback Thur 9pm l BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant 11pm l CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash Quiz 9pm l CHARLES ST Mad Cow’s Tea Party: Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby Roo 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur 8pm l PARIS HOUSE Live music: Fleur de Paris 8pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Don’t Miss Jason 9.30pm l REVENGE FOMO: DJs 10.30pm
l SUBLINE Leathered 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Big Cash Quiz: £150 jackpot 7.30pm
l BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Throwback Friday 10pm; cabaret: TBA + DJ Grant 12am l CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 6pm l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ Leeroy 9pm FRIDAY 4 l DR BRIGHTONS Funky Friday: DJ Nick l A-BAR Cabaret: Maisie Trollette Hirst 9pm accompanied by Josh Mills 9.30pm l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s karaoke l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7-Upstairs: DJ 9pm 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Broadway Jukebox l PARIS HOUSE DJ Duo Funk Food 9pm 8pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Double cabaret: TBA l BAR REVENGE Pop Tartz warm-up 9pm 6pm & 9.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Glitter: l REVENGE Level 1: Pop Tartz: resident DJs Claire Fuller & Peter Castle 11pm DJs; level 2: Clique: DJ Alpha 10.30pm l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ 10pm
BAR 7 CRAWLEY ) 7 Pegler Way, Crawley, RH11 7AG, Tel: 01293 511177, www.7crawley.co.uk ) OPEN Sun, Tue & Wed 6pm–12.30am, Thur–Sat 6pm–2.30am ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Wed is FRESH with DJ Jazzy
JAZZY JANE
Information is correct at the time of going to press. Gscene cannot be held responsible for any changes or alterations to the listings
Jane 90s dance/recent pop/requests from 9pm, free entry. House spirit & mixers £2.50 b4 midnight, regular deals include 2-4-£5 offers! Jazzy Jane says: “No two weeks are the same depending on the clientele in the bar that night. The emphasis is on fun and I love to see people dancing the night away! Bar 7 Crawley is very trans-friendly and welcomes all members of the LGBT community, their friends and allies. I look forward to seeing you all there!”
PICS FROM BOUTIQUE + BULLDOG
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SEPTEMBER
LISTINGS
BOUTIQUE
BULLDOG
) 2 Boyces St @ West St, BN11AN, 01273 327607 www.boutiqueclubbrighton.com ) OPEN daily from 1pm–very late ) FOOD all day, every day till midnight
) 31 St James's St, BN2 1RF, Tel: 01273 696996 www.bulldogbrighton.com ) The Bulldog were served with an 28 day enforcement order by Sussex Police on the day before Brighton Pride, following an underage police cadet being served in the bar. Sussex Police notified the owner Dean Holmes that they would be asking Brighton & Hove City Council to review the Bulldogs license, citing almost 50 call outs to the bar in the past 18 months.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Fri is i-CANDY, a hot spot to party late and loud, with DJs and giveaways galore (inc a VIP table with all the trimmings!); cheap drinks inc 5 JBombs for £5, 2-4-1 selected cocktails, and 4 shots for £10 from the smoking terrace from 10pm. Free entry b4 10pm, £3 guest list till 11pm, £5 after.
l SUBLINE Steam 9pm l ZONE Cabaret: BackBeat 10pm
l BOUTIQUE se-XXY: DJ Klipz 10pm l BULLDOG Main bar: DJ V John 10pm; Lil Alex 3am; upstairs karaoke bar 10pm; upstairs club bar 3.30am SATURDAY 5 l CHARLES ST The Boys In The Bar: DJs l A-BAR Sanfrandisco: DJ Mick Fuller Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy 9pm 8pm l DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Saturday: DJ Tony l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Sins: DJ 9pm B 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 8pm l GROSVENOR BAR Cabaret: Krissie l BAR REVENGE Sweet Revenge warm-up DuCann 9.30pm 9pm l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Fusion: l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm; TC’s DJ Peter Castle 11pm Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Dr Beverly
BOILER ROOM SAUNA ) 84 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TJ, Tel: 01273 723 733 ) OPEN Daily 10am–11pm Event details at www.theboilerroomsauna.com Tea, coffee, water and Internet are free every day.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Fri (11) is monthly CUM UNION International Sex Party, one of the South East's hottest, raunchiest parties, at 11pm with licensed bar till 3am. This party offers a judgement-free environment for men to meet and condoms and lube are provided free. Entry £15 (no concs), extra £8 if you arrive 9–11pm. ) REGULARS Tue & Sat NAKED DAYS (no towels to be worn) from 11am, licensed bar till 11pm. ) Fri (25) monthly night for TGIRLS and admirers at 11pm, a safe and relaxing atmosphere with licensed bar till 3am. Entry £15 for TGirls & women/£18 for men. Dress code smart casual, guests may wear towels to use the wet facilities, stilettos only to be worn while seated, for safety reasons.
Following the Pride weekend, Dean Holmes the owner of the Bulldog posted the following message on the Bulldog facebook account. DEAN HOLMES
) REGULARS Sat se-XXY offers luxury and elegance with a different theme every week and superstar DJs. This month DJ Klipz for Pinch Punch 1st Weekend of the Month Roof Party (5), DJ Tierrie for Taste the Rainbow Party (12), a split DJ set for Grey Goose Party (19) and DJ Franco for Cocktail Masterclass Giveaway Party (26). Free entry till 10pm, £3 guest list till 11pm, £5 after, plus drink promos 5 JBombs for £5, 2-4-1 select and 4 shots for £10 on smoking terrace! ) This month is the launch of the Xmas Rainbow Package that includes food, an hour and a half in Boutique’s new karaoke rooms, a cocktail master class and a VIP booth for the special price of £35pp! ) The new karaoke rooms will be available to hire from £10pp!
Dean wrote: “Thank you to everyone for such a great Pride this year and your support with current difficulties the Bulldog is facing with its license. I am currently negotiating with the appropriate authorities with a positive from of mind. I’m overwhelmed with the actual amount of support there is and it is still growing. Let me deal with this in the best way I can. Please stay positive for me. Thank you all.” Until the licensing committee meets Dean will not know how matters will proceed. Listings have been included as usual without the cabaret artists who appear on Friday nights being named. For up to date information access the Bulldog Facebook account at f Bulldog Bar - Brighton
Ball-Crusher 9.30pm l REVENGE Sweet Revenge: DJs Missy B & Patch on level 1; R-Haus: DJs on level 2 10.30pm l SUBLINE Back to School Disco & THT Fundraiser: uniform/gym kit dress code 9pm l ZONE Jason Prince’s 80s Show 10pm
SUNDAY 6
l A-BAR Lollipops & Glowsticks karaoke with Jai 8pm; roasts 12-8pm
l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Karaoke 8pm l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: Gabriella Parish 8.30pm l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos hosts giant board games & karaoke 8.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l BULLDOG DJ Grant 10pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, Free Food & Raffle 5pm; roasts & select menu 12pm–till gone
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PICS FROM CAMELFORD ARMS + CHARLES STREET
SEPTEMBER
LISTINGS
CAMELFORD ARMS
CHARLES STREET BAR
) 30-31 Camelford St, BN2 1TQ, Tel: 01273 622386, www.camelfordarms.com ) OPEN daily from 12pm. The most dog-friendly pub in town. ) FOOD Mon–Fri 12–3pm & 6–9pm; Sat 12–9pm; Sunday roast & select
) 8 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA, Tel: 01273 624091, www.charles-street.com ) OPEN daily from 12pm ) FOOD Mon–Sat 12–8pm; Sunday roasts served 12–7pm, £6.95.
menu 12pm–till gone; Wed seniors' lunch 2–3.30pm, two courses £7.50.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sun (6) is the return of Brighton institution, CHRIS & RUBY’S ANNUAL CHARITY CABARET BASH, with a host of the UK’s top cabaret acts tearing down the house in aid of the Rainbow Fund from 7pm. Hostess Lola Lasagne is joined by top cabaret acts including: La Voix, Cassidy Connors, Drag With No Name, Mrs Moore, Sally Vate, Bitch ‘N’Sync (Rose Garden & Mitzi Macintosh), Nan, Lady Imelda, Miss Penny, Sally Vate, Davina Sparkle, Son of a Tutu, Sandra & Myra Dubois. Buckets will be a-shaking for the Rainbow Fund as the non-stop entertainment raises the roof with sing-along numbers, outrageous comedy and mayhem, as you'd expect with so many divas in one place! Lola Lasagne, Brighton Belle and ‘a singer of songs and teller of jokes’, has performed across the UK for many years, treading the boards of every major venue across the gay scene as well as in Dublin, Ibiza, Gran Canaria. She’s worked alongside Lily Savage, The Vernon Girls, Dr Evadne Hinge, and the original 1960s Tiller Girls.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sunday is BEAR BASH with free food and raffle at 5pm. ) REGULARS Thur is the £300 BIG CASH QUIZ with Quiz Master Mark, nibbles, fun rounds and many prizes at 9pm. ) Fri is the FRIDAY CLUB at 6pm.
l MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Retro Quiz 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Davina Sparkle’s Big Fat Quiz 9pm l REVENGE £2UESDAY: DJ Trick 11pm l VELVET JACKS Cash Prize Quiz 8pm
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l A-BAR Regency Singers’ Piano Bar with Maria Dunn 8.30pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy Jane 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Upstairs@the Gods: Movie Date Night 8pm; Downstairs: Blankety Blank Game Show 8.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l BULLDOG Diva Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 23.30pm l CHARLES ST The Quiz With No Name’s Final Run with Drag With No Name 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Boudoir: trans night 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience with Sally MONDAY 7 Vate 9.30pm l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm l BAR BROADWAY After Work Showbiz l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Open mic Quiz 6.30pm with hosts The Purple Shoes 8.30pm l BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Glitter Ball 10pm l CHARLES STREET Studio 150: DJ Ruby THURSDAY 10 Roo 10.30pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Disco Bomb: DJ l LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Monday 9pm Madness 9.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Mon Madness 8pm l BAR BROADWAY Tabitha & friends 9pm l BAR REVENGE Throwback Thur 9pm TUESDAY 8 l BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant 11pm l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Trollied Dollies Quiz 9pm 9pm l CHARLES ST Mad Cow Tea Party: Ms l BAR BROADWAY Lip Sync Battles 9pm Joan Bond, DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby Roo 9pm l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am l MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur 8pm
LOLA LASAGNE
l CHARLES ST Chris & Ruby’s 7th Annual Birthday Cabaret Bash in aid of the Rainbow Fund: host Lola Lasagne + cabaret from La Voix, Cassidy Connors, Drag With No Name, Lady Imelda, Bitch N’ Sync (Rose Garden & Mitzi Macintosh), Mrs Moore, Sally Vate, Nan, Davina Sparkle, Miss Penny, Son of a Tutu, Sandra, Myra Dubois 7pm; Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo: Sally Vate 8.30pm; roasts 12–7pm l LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: La Voix 3.30pm; roasts 12–3pm l MARINE TAVERN Sunday roasts 126pm l PARIS HOUSE Live music: Area Code 273 6.30pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Double cabaret: Mrs Moore 6pm & 9.30pm l SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ Screwpulous 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS The Jazz Roast 3pm; Sunday roasts 1-6pm l ZONE Jason Lee & karaoke 6pm
Lola says: "Chris & Ruby’s Annual Charity Cabaret Bash is one of my favourite gigs of the year! Chris runs a fantastic venue with excellent support from his staff. It’s such a pleasure to work for them. Rupert is on smoke, sound & lights and makes us look and sound perfect! And the line up is phenomenal! I get to introduce this fabulous talent and watch it all too. Why would I, or you, want to be anywhere else? Brighton and London come together to form the perfect gift for two lovely people!"
l PARIS HOUSE Live music: Kourosh Kanani 8pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Don’t Miss Jason 9.30pm l REVENGE FOMO: DJs 10.30pm l SUBLINE Leathered 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Big Cash Quiz: £150 jackpot 7.30pm
l CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 6pm l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ Leeroy 9pm l DR BRIGHTONS Funky Friday: DJ Nick Hirst 9pm l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s karaoke 9pm l MARINE TAVERN QA Reunion Weekend: cabaret 8pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Double cabaret: Miss FRIDAY 11 Penny 6pm & 9.30pm l A-BAR Live music: Stone & Street l REVENGE Level 1: Pop Tartz: DJs; level 9.30pm 2: Doggy Style: DJs 10.30pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs: DJ 9pm l SUBLINE Steam 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Broadway Jukebox l ZONE Cabaret: Miss Jason 10pm 8pm l BAR REVENGE Pop Tartz warm-up 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Glitter: SATURDAY 12 DJs Claire Fuller & Peter Castle 11pm l A-BAR Sanfrandisco: DJ Mick Fuller l BOILER ROOM CumUnion International 8pm Sex Party 11pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Sins: DJ 9pm l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ 10pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 8pm l BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Throwback Friday l BAR REVENGE Sweet Revenge warm-up 10pm; cabaret: TBA + DJ Grant 12am 9pm
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PICS FROM DOCTOR BRIGHTONS + GROSVENOR
SEPTEMBER
LISTINGS
DOCTOR BRIGHTONS
GROSVENOR
) 16-17 Kings Rd, BN1 1NE, Tel: 01273 208113 www.doctorbrightons.co.uk ) OPEN Mon–Thur 3pm–midnight; Fri & Sat 1pm–2am; Sun 1pm–midnight. ) HAPPY HOURS Happy Hour prices all day Sun–Fri; 1–7pm on Sat. Cocktails
) 16 Western Street, Hove, BN1 2PG, www.thegrosvenorbar.com ) OPEN daily from noon–late.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Friday is FUNKY FRIDAY with DJ Nick Hirst spinning
all your favourite tunes from 9.30pm. ) REGULARS Sat is SEXY SATURDAY with DJ Tony B spinning tunes from 9.30pm. ) Free pool with every round every day.
l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Fusion: DJ Steve Lush 11pm l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am l BOUTIQUE se-XXY: DJ Tierre 10pm l BULLDOG Main bar: DJ V John 10pm; Lil Alex 3am; upstairs karaoke bar 10pm; upstairs club bar 3.30am l CHARLES ST The Boys In The Bar: DJs Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy 9pm l DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Saturday: DJ Tony B 9pm l GROSVENOR BAR Cabaret: Jennie Castell 9.30pm l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm l MARINE TAVERN QA Reunion Weekend: cabaret 4pm; Marine Late: DJ Linda Bacardi, 80s disco 11.30pm-3.30am l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm; TC’s Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Lady Imelda 9.30pm l REVENGE Sweet Revenge: DJs Missy B
& Patch on level 1; R-Haus: DJs on level 2 10.30pm l SUBLINE Men’s Room: DJ Screwpulous 9pm l TRAUMFRAU@THE SPIRE DJs, music, food & performers 8.30pm l ZONE Cabaret: Sally Vate 10pm
SUNDAY 13
l A-BAR Lollipops & Glowsticks karaoke with Jai 8pm; roasts 12-8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Karaoke 8pm l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: Jason Thorpe 8.30pm l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos hosts giant board games & karaoke 8.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l BULLDOG DJ Grant 10pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, Free Food & Raffle 5pm; roasts & select menu 12pm–till gone
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sat (26) is the GROSVENOR’S 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY
hosted by Pooh La May with guests performing top cabaret at 9pm. Glamorous sex kitten Pooh La May is the alter ego of the Grosvenor’s manager Collin Day and is a glamorous, flamboyant character who brings a little (or make that a lot!) of campness to the stage of the popular Hove cabaret venue. Expect a whole host of surprises, a host of exciting special guests and a great, celebratory atmosphere to mark the occasion!
POOH LA MAY
are BOGOF all day Sun–Fri and till 7pm on Sat.
) REGULARS Fri is KARAOKE with Mysterry at 9pm. Sat is CABARET at 9pm:
Krissie DuCann (5), Jennie Castell (12) and Jason Lee (19).
l CHARLES ST Cabaret: Myra Dubois 7.30pm; Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo: Sally Vate 8.30pm; roasts 12–7pm l LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Drag With No Name 3.30pm; roasts 12–3pm l MARINE TAVERN QA Reunion Weekend: cabaret & Sunday roasts 12-6pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Double cabaret: Jason Lee 6pm & 9.30pm l SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ Screwpulous 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS The Jazz Roast 3pm; Sunday roasts 1-6pm l VELVET JACKS Live music: Mike Newsham + guests 3pm l ZONE Karaoke 7pm
MONDAY 14
l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l BAR BROADWAY After Work Showbiz Quiz 6.30pm l BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Glitter Ball 10pm l CHARLES STREET Studio 150: DJ Ruby Roo 10.30pm l LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Monday Madness 9.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Mon Madness 8pm
TUESDAY 15
l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Trollied Dollies 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Lip Sync Battles 9pm
7 GEORGE STREET BRIGHTON 01273 696873
http://thequeensarms.wix.com/thequeensarms
TUESDAY 9.00PM DAVINA SPARKLE’S
BIG FAT QUIZ
THURSDAY 9.30PM
WEDNESDAY 9.30PM AN AUDIENCE WITH
MISS JASON
SALLY VATE
FRIDAY DOUBLE CABARET SATURDAYPMCABARET 2 SHOWS: 6PM & 9.30PM
9.30
4 KARA VAN PARK 11 SEP MISS PENNY 18 SEP DAVE LYNN 25 SEP MARTHA D’ARTHUR
5 SEP DR BEVERLY BALLCRUSHER 12 SEP LADY IMELDA 19 SEP MISS JASON 26SEP MYRA DUBOIS
SUNDAY DOUBLE CABARET
BEAR PATROL BRING & BUY
SEP
2 SHOWS: 6 & 9.30 PM
PM
6 SEP MRS MOORE 13 SEP JASON LEE 20SEP LUCINDA LASHES SEP QA 1ST ANNIVERSARY 27 PARTY & CHARITY CABARET EXTRAVAGANZA HOSTED BY DAVINA SPARKLE & PATTI O’DORS WITH DRAG WITH NO NAME PLUS MANY MORE
SATURDAY 19SEP 11AM
SUNDAY 27SEP 6PM
QUEENS ARMS 1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY
& CABARET FUNDRAISER FOR LGBT SAFETY FORUM
HOSTED BY DAVINA SPARKLE & PATTI O’DORS WITH DRAG WITH NO NAME, DAVE LYNN, JASON LEE, MISS JASON, MAISIE TROLLETTE, DIANE MORAN-HILL, COSMIC, DR WOOF, LAURA NIXON AS DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, DANIELE ARBISI, STEPHANIE VON CLITZ, SALLY VATE, CASSIDY CONNERS
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PICS FROM LEGENDS BAR & BASEMENT CLUB
SEPTEMBER
LEGENDS BAR
LEGENDS BASEMENT CLUB
) 31-34 Marine Parade, BN2 1TR Tel: 01273 624462, www.legendsbrighton.com ) OPEN daily from 11am–5am
) 31-34 Marine Parade, BN2 1TR Tel: 01273 624462, www.legendsbrighton.com ) OPEN Wed & Fri–Sun from 11pm. Free entry to the club every day. Pride: open
) FOOD Mon–Sat 12–4pm; Sunday lunch served 12–3pm
Fri from 8pm & Sat (1) Augfrom 8pm.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Don’t miss the award-winning drag diva La Voix rocking the Legends stage on Sunday (6) from 3.30pm. La Voix’s mission is to bring back glamour, class and sophistication, not to mention humour, to the UK stage and screen. She’s a vivacious performer with live spine tingling vocals and her uncanny ability to switch between the vocal styles of Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland or Cher with the click of a finger will leave you mesmerized! Get there early to enjoy a delicious Sunday lunch served 12–3pm.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Don’t miss special guest DJ Steve Lush who returns to FUSION at the Basement Club for a dance and chart sesh on Sat (12). Steve is currently travelling between the UK, Hong Kong, and the Far East, and plays a mix to get you in the mood with commercial dance, chart and club re-mixes. Steve started DJing at the late bar/club Noah's Ark in Windsor back in the late 1980s, where he learnt the art of DJ mixing. Steve went on to DJ at well-known venues in London and the UK South Coast such as Magnum Club (Southampton), Bolts (Bournemouth), Reflex (Kingston & Putney), R.V.T, Royal Oak & Brompton's in London, as well as the Richmond Arms (Richmond). Steve’s longest stint was at Club Revenge, where he was resident DJ from the early 1990s on Fridays at legendary Lollipop night and on Saturdays, as well as many mid week nights. From 2011 until July 2015 Steve has been living in Hong Kong and has made a name for himself with a DJ residency at the renowned Volume Beat and The Kee Club, Shore, Club Fly and Pulp.
La Voix, who you might recognise from Britain’s Got Talent and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, says: “My show is all showbiz and pizzazz mixed with anecdotes, comedy and impersonations. It's real live singing and true cabaret with a mix of musical theatre, pop and iconic legendary songs topped off with sound-a-like impersonations and a scarily accurate analysis of how these iconic women differ. Cher is by far the favourite and for me as a singer the one I feel is my strongest, therefore my favourite also. I adore practising the vocal placement and the inflections to try and get them as close as possible. It's an on-going work. It's always great fun to switch. I've always copied and mimicked other voices even as a child. I adore watching amazing impersonators- it’s such a great skill. “Come and forget your troubles and let me take you down the route of some of our most cherished women. Laugh at me, shout at me, sing with me, I'm there for you! I'll belt top notes, I'll sing in original keys and most of all I promise it will be glamorous! Drag as it should be!” l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am l MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Retro Quiz 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Davina Sparkle’s Big Fat Quiz 9pm l REVENGE £2UESDAY: DJ Trick 11pm l VELVET JACKS Cash Prize Quiz 8pm
Vate 9.30pm l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm
THURSDAY 17
l A-BAR Karaoke with Jai 8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Disco Bomb: DJ 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Tabitha & friends 9pm l BAR REVENGE Throwback Thur 9pm WEDNESDAY 16 l A-BAR Regency Singers’ Piano Bar with l BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant 11pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Big Cash Quiz 9pm Maria Dunn 8.30pm l CHARLES ST Mad Cow’s Tea Party: Ms l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy Joan Bond, DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby Roo 9pm Jane 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur 8pm l BAR BROADWAY Upstairs@the Gods: Movie Date Night 8pm; Downstairs: Blankety l PARIS HOUSE Live music: Karandash 8pm Blank Game Show 8.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: DJ l QUEEN’S ARMS Miss Jason 9.30pm l REVENGE FOMO: DJs 10.30pm Claire Fuller 11pm l SUBLINE Leathered 9pm l BULLDOG Diva Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Big Cash l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 2Quiz: £150 jackpot 7.30pm 3.30pm l CHARLES ST The Quiz With No Name’s Final Run with Drag With No Name 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Boudoir: trans night 9pm FRIDAY 18 l QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience with Sally l A-BAR Live music: Wet & Wild 9.30pm
STEVE LUSH
LA VOIX
LISTINGS
Steve said: “My music spectrum is wide and my philosophy is to play to the audience's mood and play what they want to hear!”
l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs: DJ 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Broadway Jukebox 8pm l BAR REVENGE Pop Tartz warm-up 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Glitter: DJs Claire Fuller & Peter Castle 11pm l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ 10pm l BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Throwback Fridays 10pm; cabaret: TBA + DJ Grant 12am l CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 6pm l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ Leeroy 9pm l DR BRIGHTONS Funky Friday: DJ Nick Hirst 9pm l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s karaoke 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Jukebox Disco 8pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Double cabaret: Dave Lynn 6pm & 9.30pm l REVENGE Level 1: Pop Tartz: resident DJs; level 2: Fat Lip: DJs 10.30pm l SUBLINE Steam 9pm l ZONE Live music: Gabriella Parish 10pm
SATURDAY 19
l A-BAR Sanfrandisco: DJ Mick Fuller 8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Sins: DJ 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 8pm l BAR REVENGE Sweet Revenge warm-up 9.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am
l BOUTIQUE se-XXY: split DJ set 10pm l BULLDOG Main bar: DJ V John 10pm; Lil Alex 3am; upstairs karaoke bar 10pm; upstairs club bar 3.30am l CHARLES ST The Boys In The Bar: DJs Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy 9pm l DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Saturday: DJ Tony B 9pm l GROSVENOR BAR Cabaret: Jason Lee 9.30pm l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm l MARINE TAVERN Disco 8pm l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm; TC’s Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Bear Patrol Bring & Buy 11am; cabaret: Miss Jason 9.30pm l REVENGE Sweet Revenge: DJs Missy B & Patch on level 1; R-Haus: DJs on level 2 10.30pm l SUBLINE Men’s Room: DJ Screwpulous 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Live music: The Informers 8pm l ZONE Cabaret: Kara Van Park 10pm
SUNDAY 20
l A-BAR Lollipops & Glowsticks karaoke with Jai 8pm; roasts 12-8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Karaoke 8pm l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: Keith Pemberton 8.30pm
PICS FROM PICS FROM MARINE TAVERN
MARINE TAVERN ) 13 Broad St, BN2 1TJ, Tel: 01273 905578, www.marinetavern.co.uk ) OPEN daily from 12pm–1am. Open till 3.30am on Sat (12).
) FOOD Daily from 12-9pm; Sunday roasts served 12–6pm ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Fri (11)–Sun (13) QUEENS’ ARMS REUNION PARTY
WEEKEND with karaoke, cabaret, food and surprises! There’s a mini Q FACTOR, Karaoke with Betty Swollocks, cabaret from Gabriella Parrish, Candi Rell, Sissy Sucs, Stephanie Von Clitz, Betty Swollocks, Brenda Snap and Stacey Swallows, bar staff and the legendary Mother. Party starts on Fri at 8pm; Sat from 4pm and MARINE LATE at 11.30pm with DJ Linda Bacardi; Sun from 12pm with Bee’s Amazing Sunday Roasts till 6pm (booking advised)! Lee Cockshott, Marine Tavern owner, says: “It's just over a year since the old QA closed its doors for a major refurb under new ownership, and all the staff and most of the acts that regularly worked there moved on . I was a big part of the QA and was sad to see it close. But what happened to the old QA lot? This weekend is a Big Reunion Weekend and you’re all are invited!”
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40 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT
PICS FROM No.32 + QUEENS ARMS
SEPTEMBER
LISTINGS
N O .32
QUEENS ARMS
) 32 Duke St, BN1 1AG, Tel: 01273 773388, www.no32dukestreet.com ) OPEN Sun–Thurs 11.30am–11pm; Fri–Sat 11.30–4.30am. ) FOOD daily from 11.30am.
) 7 George St, BN2 1RH, T: 01273 696873, www.thequeensarms.wix.com/thequeensarms ) OPEN 4pm Tue–Fri; 2pm Sat & Sun. ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Don't miss the 1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY of the
No.32, restaurant, bar and club in the heart of Brighton, celebrates its first anniversary in September. Serving freshly made food daily from traditional grills to burgers, they offer a range of premium spirits, champagnes and cocktails mixed by experts, plus great music from local and London DJs. No.32 offers an exciting new experience where you can eat, drink and dance in a sumptuously decorated, modern setting!
new look QA with a top cabaret line-up raising money for the LGBT Community Safety Forum on Sun (27) from 6pm. Hosted by Davina Sparkle and Patti O'Dors, with fundraising raffle and fab prizes, plus performances from the cream of the cabaret crop, including Drag With No Name, Miss Jason, Maisie Trollette, Cosmic, Stephanie Von Clitz, Jason Lee, Diane Moran Hill, Doctor Woof, Laura Nixon as Dusty Springfield, Cassidy Connors, Sally Vate, Dave Lynn & Daniele Arbisi. A celebration not to be missed!
Sunday (27) at 10pm, offers an iconic night for discerning Brighton queens, with great tunes and a classy, decadent atmosphere. There’s plenty room to sit and chill with friends as well as dance to DJs spinning all the tunes you love. Local DJ Little Rob, well-known for his range of house music styles, will push the envelope, while DJ Lee Harris, one of the freshest DJs from London, brings a mix of chunky baselines, big beats, thumping hands in the air house and uplifting synths. Entry is £5 online (at http://bit.ly/no32iconlaunch) or £10 on the door. Kyle Green, Brand Manager, says: “For too long Brighton has suffered with trashy, mediocre LGBT nights. ICON changes all of that, bringing you the decadence you deserve. Featuring Brighton legend Little Rob and superstar London DJ Lee Harris, the ICON launch night is set to be an incredible event! Lace up your Louboutins, sharpen up your suit and immerse yourself in an atmosphere that will be out, proud, gay and happy with awesome tunes, great crowd, fabulous drinks, all in perfect combination. If you’re looking for something new and exciting, and you’re bored of the same old tired offerings, then come and experience ICON!” www.facebook.com/events/891462634263996/ l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos hosts giant board games & karaoke 8.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l BULLDOG DJ Grant 10pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, free food, raffle 5pm; roasts 12pm–till gone l CHARLES ST Cabaret: Mitzi Macintosh 7.30pm; Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo: Sally Vate 8.30pm: roasts 12–7pm l LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Topping & Butch 3.30pm; roasts 12–3pm l MARINE TAVERN Sunday roast 12-6pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Double cabaret: Lucinda
Lashes 6pm & 9.30pm l SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ Screwpulous 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS The Jazz Roast 3pm; Sunday roasts 1-6pm l ZONE Karaoke 7pm
MONDAY 21
l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l BAR BROADWAY After Work Showbiz Quiz 6.30pm l BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Glitter Ball 10pm l CHARLES STREET Studio 150: DJ Ruby
PARIS HOUSE ) 21 Western Rd, BN3 1AF, Tel: 01273 724195, www.parishousebrighton.com ) OPEN daily from 12pm ) FOOD daily from 12pm–close. ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sunday (6) live music from Area Code 273 at 6.30pm. ) REGULARS Thur live music at 8pm: Fleur de Paris (3), Kourosh Kanani (10) and Karandash (17). ) Fri (4) DJ Duo Funk Food funk/soul at 9pm; (25) DJ Havoxx soul/Motown/funk at 9pm. ) Sat live jazz at 4pm; TC'S JOYFUL NOISE
with DJ Kenny at 9pm, free entry.
PATTI O’DORS
) ONE FOR THE DIARY The launch of new LGBT luxury club night ICON on
The outrageous hostess and drag artiste, Patti O’Dors, says: “I’m a luvvie who loves theatre, live music, the West End and life as drag artiste! Our Patts is a bit of ‘a one’... Brought up by the northern lights of Bradford (usually near an exit sign) she starred in a notorious film called Rita, Sue & Bob 2. She was used to the highlife of Hollywood but got Birkenhead instead! “Since making her reappearance in London she's fleeced just about every punter! I'm now teaching at RADA (Reformed Alcoholic Drag Acts), where such celebrities like Davina Sparkle, Miss Jason and Lola Lasagne are often found on my chez lounge... Today I tend to look like a cross between Dolly Parton and Dolly the Sheep, but in a glam way! I’ll be hosting with copious amounts of gin and singing the one ditty they always want! Last Pride at the QA was electric, so if we can recreate that kind of atmosphere it will be phenomenal! With the line up of acts it's bound to be a riot so get in half hour after Wez”
Roo 10.30pm l LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Monday Madness 9.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Mon Madness 8pm
TUESDAY 22
l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Trollied Dollies 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Lip Sync Battles 9pm l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am l MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Retro Quiz 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Davina Sparkle’s Big Fat Quiz 9pm l REVENGE £2UESDAY: DJ Trick 11pm l VELVET JACKS Cash Prize Quiz 8pm
l BULLDOG Diva Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 23.30pm l CHARLES ST The Quiz With No Name’s Final Run with Drag With No Name 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Boudoir: trans night 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience with Sally Vate 9.30pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Open mic with hosts The Purple Shoes 8.30pm
THURSDAY 24
l A-BAR Karaoke with Jai 8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Disco Bomb: DJ 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Tabitha & friends 9pm l BAR REVENGE Throwback Thur 9pm WEDNESDAY 23 l BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant 11pm l A-BAR Regency Singers’ Piano Bar with l CAMELFORD ARMS Big Cash Quiz 9pm Maria Dunn 8.30pm l CHARLES ST Mad Cow’s Tea Party: Ms l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy Jane Joan Bond, DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby Roo 9pm 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur 8pm l BAR BROADWAY Upstairs@the Gods: l QUEEN’S ARMS Miss Jason 9.30pm Movie Date Night 8pm; Downstairs: Blankety l REVENGE FOMO: DJs 10.30pm Blank Game Show 8.30pm l SUBLINE Leathered 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: DJ l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Big Cash Claire Fuller 11pm Quiz: £150 jackpot 7.30pm
PICS FROM BAR REVENGE + REVENGE
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SEPTEMBER
LISTINGS
BAR REVENGE
REVENGE
) 5-7 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA, Tel: 01273 606064, www.revenge.co.uk ) OPEN Sun-Wed 12pm-1am, Thur 12pm-2am, Fri & Sat 12pm-6am
) 32-34 Old Steine, BN1 1EL, Tel: 01273 606064, www.revenge.co.uk ) OPEN Tue from 11pm, Thur, Fri & Sat from 10.30pm
) ONE FOR THE DIARY THROWBACK THURSDAY is the place to be to hear the best house and dance tracks from the 90s/00s spun by resident DJs, including Toby Lawrence and Missy B, bringing the party from 9pm.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Latrice Royale of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4, is large and in charge at the POWDER ROOM on Fri (25) at 8pm, with host Holestar and residents House of Grand Parade and Prudence Rae. Californian native Latrice, whose motto is ‘Diversity is the Key to Captivating an Audience’, says: “I’ve been studying and perfecting the art of female Impersonation for over 20 years. My career began with a dare and after that first performance I was hooked! People who haven’t seen me should know that first and foremost a show by Latrice Royale is no ordinary show. You’re about to encounter an adventure that you’ll ever forget! I hold a high regard to professionalism, and making sure my audience is satisfied.” Ticketed event, please book here: https://next.fatsoma.com/clubrevenge/ad69xp94/the-powder-room-presents-latrice-royale
Revenge Warm-Up with resident DJs sweetening up the dancefloor from 9pm. ) SUNDAY FUNDAY is with Micklos presiding over an evening of giant board games, DJs and karaoke from 8.30pm. With fun guaranteed, there is simply no better way to brush off your hangover and bring your weekend to end. ) Buy a drink Thur–Sat to get £1 entry passes to the club.
LATRICE ROYALE
) REGULARS Fri is the Pop!Tartz Warm-Up with resident DJs spinning party tunes to get you in that weekend mood from 9pm. ) Sat is the Sweet
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PICS FROM SUBLINE + VELVET JACKS
SEPTEMBER
LISTINGS
SUBLINE
VELVET JACKS
) 129 St James' St, BN2 1TH, Tel: 01273 624100, www.sublinebrighton.co.uk ) OPEN Wed–Sun from 9pm.
) 50 Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2PA, Tel: 07720 661290 ) OPEN Tue–Sat, 11am–midnight; Sunday 12–11pm. ) FOOD All day, every day. Now serving meat/cheese boards and nachos.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY If you need a good caning head down to Subline on Sat
DJ SCREWPULOUS
(5) for BACK TO SCHOOL night of jock straps and gym slips, from 9pm. Depending how you feel about gym slips and teensy acrylic grey shorts, it can be a night of silly fancy dress or hardcore fetish! Entry in 'school attire' is £3, or £5 in mufti - all door money goes straight to THT. There'll be spot prizes for sexy imaginative fancy dress; DJ Screwpulous spinning disco/glam/white-boy-funk/80s hits/90s rock & house and liberal application of the cane - it's the only language you kids understand! Screwpulous' DJ adventure began in Bristol, where he was born, and he has been passionate about music ever since! His first vinyls were from his mum's collection, which was very eclectic and included music from the 1950s onwards. He says: “I started to buy my own records from the age of 10 in the 70s, which included reggae and soul music. I didn't need any extra push to try mixing music myself. I was soon playing to anyone who would listen! I've been lucky to have had the chance to play very different types of music as you'll see at Subline!” l DR BRIGHTONS Funky Friday: DJ Nick Hirst 9pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs: DJ Kirsty l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s karaoke Anderson 9pm 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Broadway Jukebox l MARINE TAVERN The Big Scrum Warm8pm Up 8pm l BAR REVENGE Pop Tartz warm-up l PARIS HOUSE DJ Havoxx 9pm 9pml BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS l QUEEN’S ARMS Double cabaret: Martha Glitter: DJs Claire Fuller & Peter Castle D’Arthur 6pm & 9.30pm 11pm l REVENGE The Powder Room pres l BOILER ROOM T-Girls 11.30pm RuPaul’s Drag Race star Latrice Royale + l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ 10pm host Holestar & support from Prudence Rae l BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Throwback Fridays & HOGP 8pm; Pop Tartz on level 1 10.30pm 10pm; cabaret: TBA + DJ Grant 12am l SUBLINE Big Scrum sportskit night 9pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 6pm l ZONE Live music: Hot Rats 10pm l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ Leeroy 9pm
FRIDAY 25
THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS ) 59 North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YD, Tel: 01273 608571, www.3jollybutchers.com ) OPEN Mon–Sat from 12pm, Sun from 1pm. Private function room available. ) FOOD Mon–Fri 12–9pm; Sat 12–8pm; Sunday roasts 1–6pm.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Saturday (19) free LIVE MUSIC with The Informers at 8pm. ) REGULARS Wed (9 & 23) OPEN MIC with The Purple Shoes at 8.30pm. ) Thur is LET'S GET QUIZZY with £150 cash prize at 7.30pm. ) Sun is the
JAZZ ROAST at 3pm, free entry.
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Every Tuesday is the CASH
PRIZE QUIZ NIGHT with a range of challenging and fun rounds, great prizes and hosts Nails or Kay from 8pm. Entry is £2.50 and includes delicious pizza to stimulate your grey matter! Be sure to book your table in advance to guarantee your place! ) REGULARS LIVE MUSIC every Sunday from 9pm. Entry is free and it’s the
perfect weekend wind-down!
SATURDAY 26
l A-BAR Sanfrandisco: DJ Mick Fuller 8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Sins: DJ 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 8pm l BAR REVENGE Sweet Revenge warm-up 9.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am l BOUTIQUE se-XXY: DJ Franco 10pm l BULLDOG Main bar: DJ V John 10pm; Lil Alex 3am; upstairs karaoke bar 10pm; upstairs club bar 3.30am l CHARLES ST Boys In The Bar: DJs Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy 9pm l DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Saturday: DJ Tony B 9pm l GROSVENOR BAR 1st Birthday Party: host Pooh La May & guests 9.30pm l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm l MARINE TAVERN Disco 8pm l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm; TC’s Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Myra Dubois 9.30pm l REVENGE Sweet Revenge: DJs Missy B & Patch level 1; R-Haus: DJs level 2 10.30pm l SUBLINE Men’s Room: DJ Screwpulous 9pm l ZONE Cabaret: Sally Vate 10pm
SUNDAY 27
l A-BAR Lollipops & Glowsticks karaoke with Jai 8pm; roasts 12-8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Karaoke 8pm l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: Sophie Causbrook 8.30pm l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos hosts giant board games & karaoke 8.30pm
l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l BULLDOG DJ Grant 10pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, free food & raffle 5pm; roasts & select menu 12pm–till gone l CHARLES ST Cabaret: Mrs Moore 7.30pm; Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo: Sally Vate 8.30pm: roasts 12–7pm l ICON@NO.32 Official launch of luxury LGBT night: DJs Little Rob & Lee Harris 10pm l LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Titti La Camp 3.30pm; roasts 12–3pm l MARINE TAVERN Sunday roasts 12-6pm l QUEEN’S ARMS 1st Year Anniversary charity cabaret in aid of LGBT Community Safety Forum: hosts Davina Sparkle & Patti O'Dors, raffle & cabaret acts Drag With No Name, Miss Jason, Maisie Trollette, Cosmic, Stephanie Von Clitz, Jason Lee, Diane Moran Hill, Doctor Woof, Laura Nixon as Dusty Springfield, Cassidy Connors, Sally Vate, Dave Lynn & Daniele Arbisi 6pm l SUBLINE Cum In Your Pants Underwear Party: DJ Nude 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Jazz Roast 3pm; Sunday roasts 1-6pm l ZONE Karaoke 7pm
MONDAY 28
l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l BAR BROADWAY After Work Showbiz Quiz 6.30pm l BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Glitter Ball 10pm l CHARLES STREET Studio 150: DJ Ruby Roo 10.30pm l LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Monday Madness 9.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Mon Madness 8pm
PICS FROM PICS FROM ZONE BAR
ZONE BAR ) 33 St James’ St, BN2 1RF, Tel: 01273 682249, www.zonebar.co.uk ) OPEN daily from 10am .
JASON PRINCE
) ONE FOR THE DIARY Don’t miss Jason Prince’s 80S SHOW, a night of nostalgia, on Sat (5) from 10pm. Jason, who is not only a successful recording artist but also a top pop DJ on the London club scene, says: “I lived in Brighton for a long time and owned the recording studio Anzak on St James' Street so I'm going to feature some of my Hi-NRG hit singles that I recorded in Brighton and songs from my album The Jason Prince Collection, which was recorded mainly in Brighton.
“St James' Street has its own vibe and the Zone is right in the middle of it. I performed at the Pride Street Party and the atmosphere was electric... We’re going to recreate that electric atmosphere when I come to the Zone.” l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy Jane 9pm l A-BAR Luvvies: Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l BAR BROADWAY Upstairs@the Gods: l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Trollied Dollies Movie Date Night 8pm; Downstairs: Blankety 9pm Blank Game Show 8.30pm l BAR BROADWAY Lip Sync Battles 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: DJ l BOILER ROOM Naked Day 10am Claire Fuller 11pm l MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Retro Quiz 9pm l BULLDOG Diva Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Davina Sparkle’s Big l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 2Fat Quiz 9pm 3.30pm l REVENGE £2UESDAY: DJ Trick 11pm l CHARLES ST The Quiz With No Name’s l VELVET JACKS Cash Prize Quiz 8pm Final Run with Drag With No Name 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Boudoir: trans night 9pm WEDNESDAY 30 l A-BAR Regency Singers’ Piano Bar with l QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience with Sally Vate 9.30pm Maria Dunn 8.30pm l SUBLINE Fag Machine: alt night 9pm
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l ISOBAR 100c St Mary’s St TEL: 02380 222028 l LONDON HOTEL 2 Terminus Terr, SO14 3DT TEL: 02380 710652, www.the-london.co.uk Friendly bar with regular cabaret, DJs & food OPEN: Mon-Wed 12-11pm, Thur 12-12.30am, Fri & Sat 12-1.30am, Sun 12-11.30pm FOOD: Mon-Sat 12-3pm; Sun roasts 12-3pm DRINK PROMOS: Mon-Wed all day l TITANIC Simnel St, SO14 2BE TEL: 023 8021 1879, www.thetitanicpub.co.uk l EDGE Compton Walk, SO14 0BH TEL: 02380 366163, www.theedgesouthampton.com l PINK BROADWAY SAUNA 797/80 East St TEL: 02380 238804, www.pink-broadway.com
TUESDAY 1
PORTSMOUTH l OLD VIC Quiz 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE video jukebox 11pm
WEDNESDAY 2
SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Bar 150: DJs & karaoke 10pm
THURSDAY 3
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD karaoke till 2am l OLD VIC karaoke 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pop!: DJ 11pm l LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Lucinda Lashes 8.30pm; food 12-3pm
FRIDAY 4
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Get Some: DJs 10pm l LONDON HOTEL Fairylea: DJ Ruby Roo + Davina Sparkle 9pm; food 12-3pm
SATURDAY 5
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am l OLD VIC DJs all night SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE The Big One: DJs 10pm l LONDON HOTEL Guilty Pleasures: DJ Neil Sackley 8.30pm; food 12-3pm
SUNDAY 6
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD karaoke till 2am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pounded: DJ 11pm l LONDON HOTEL The London Podium: Mary Mac 8pm; Kara Van Park 9pm; roasts 12-3pm
MONDAY 7
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 2am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pop!: DJ 11pm
TUESDAY 8
PORTSMOUTH l OLD VIC Quiz 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE video jukebox 11pm
WEDNESDAY 9
DANNY BEARD FRI 25
l HAMPSHIRE BOULEVARD 1 Hampshire Terrace, Southsea TEL: 2392 297509 l OLD VIC 104 St Paul’s Rd, Southsea TEL: 02392 297013, www.oldvicportsmouth.co.uk l TROPICS SAUNA 2 Market Way, PO1 4BX TEL: 02380 296100, www.tropics-sauna.com
SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Bar 150: DJs & karaoke 10pm
THURSDAY 10
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD karaoke till 2am l OLD VIC karaoke 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pop!: DJ 11pm l LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Lucinda Lashes 8.30pm; food 12-3pm
FRIDAY 11
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Get Some: DJs 10pm l LONDON HOTEL Fairylea: DJ Ruby Roo + Topsie Redfern 10pm; food 12-3pm
SATURDAY 12
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am l OLD VIC DJs all night SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE The Big One: DJs 10pm l LONDON HOTEL Guilty Pleasures: DJ Claire 8.30pm; Karen Dalton 10pm; food 12-3pm
SUNDAY 13
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD karaoke till 2am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pounded: DJ 11pm l LONDON HOTEL The London Podium: Lucinda Lashes 8pm; Topping & Butch 9pm; roasts 12-3pm
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KAREN DALTON SAT 12
PORTSMOUTH
LONDON HOTEL
SOUTHAMPTON
) 2 Terminus Terr, SO14 3DT, Tel: 02380 710652, www.the-london.co.uk ) OPEN daily from 12pm. (Closed till 7pm on Tue (22) for a private function). ) FOOD served Mon–Sat 12–3pm; Sunday lunch 12–3pm. ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Fri (25)–Sun (27) sees Ray & David celebrate 12 YEARS at the London Hotel. ) Fri is FAIRYLEA with Ruby Roo and CABARET with Drag Idol winner Danny Beard at 9pm. ) Sat is GUILTY PLEASURES with DJ Tiny at 8.30pm, CABARET with Eva Iglesias at 10pm. ) SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE THE LONDON PODIUM with Mary Mac at 8pm and CABARET with Drag With No Name at 9pm. ) REGULARS Thur is KARAOKE CRUISE with Lucinda Lashes (3, 10 & 17) and Kara Van Park (24) at 8.30pm. ) Fri is FAIRYLEA with DJ Ruby Roo, high camp/pure cheese & CABARET at 9pm: Davina Sparkle (4), Topsie Redfern (11) and Mrs Moore (18). ) Sat is GUILTY PLEASURES with DJs from 8.30pm and CABARET from 10pm: Neil Sackley (5), Claire Fuller and CABARET with Karen Dalton (12) and Lucinda (19). ) SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE LONDON PODIUM features Mary Mac at 8pm and CABARET at 9pm: Kara Van Park (6), Topping & Butch (13) and a Mary Mac Special (20).
SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Bar 150: DJs & karaoke 10pm
l LONDON HOTEL Ray & David’s 12th Year at the London Party Weekend: Fairylea: DJ Ruby PORTSMOUTH Roo + Danny Beard 10pm; food 12-3pm l HAMPSHIRE BLVD karaoke till 2am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pounded: DJ 11pm SATURDAY 26 l LONDON HOTEL The London Podium: Mary PORTSMOUTH Mac Special 8pm; roasts 12-3pm l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am l OLD VIC DJs all night SOUTHAMPTON MONDAY 21 l EDGE The Big One: DJs 10pm PORTSMOUTH l LONDON HOTEL Ray & David’s 12th Year l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 2am at the London Party Weekend: Guilty Pleasures: SOUTHAMPTON DJ Tiny 8.30pm; Eva Iglesias 10pm; food 12l EDGE Pop!: DJ 11pm 3pm
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TUESDAY 22
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 2am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pop!: DJ 11pm
TUESDAY 15
PORTSMOUTH l OLD VIC Quiz 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE video jukebox 11pm
WEDNESDAY 16
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD karaoke till 2am l OLD VIC karaoke 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pop!: DJ 11pm l LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Lucinda Lashes 8.30pm; food 12-3pm
FRIDAY 18
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Get Some: DJs 10pm l LONDON HOTEL Fairylea: DJ Ruby Roo + Mrs Moore 10pm; food 12-3pm
SATURDAY 19
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am l OLD VIC DJs all night SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE The Big One: DJs 10pm l LONDON HOTEL Guilty Pleasures: DJ Lucinda 8.30pm; food 12-3pm
SUNDAY 20
PORTSMOUTH l OLD VIC Quiz 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE video jukebox 11pm l LONDON HOTEL closed for private function
WEDNESDAY 23
SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Bar 150: DJs & karaoke 10pm
THURSDAY 24
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD karaoke till 2am l OLD VIC karaoke 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pop!: DJ 11pm l LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Kara Van Park 8.30pm; food 12-3pm
FRIDAY 25
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Get Some: DJs 10pm
SUNDAY 27
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD karaoke till 2am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Pounded: DJ 11pm l LONDON HOTEL Ray & David’s 12th Year at the London Party Weekend: The London Podium: Mary Mac 8pm; Drag With No Name 9pm; roasts 12-3pm
MONDAY 28
PORTSMOUTH l HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 2am SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE DJs 11pm
TUESDAY 29
PORTSMOUTH l OLD VIC Quiz 8pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE video jukebox 11pm
WEDNESDAY 30
SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Bar 150: DJs & karaoke 10pm
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COMICS & GAMES BY CRAIG STORRIE
) For many years now Marvel have been the stand out comics company to truly deliver us a tangible fictional world where its characters can breathe and become who they were meant to be. The Marvel cinematic universe has been a complete runaway success with critics and fans alike with each film adding more depth and mythology to its ever-expanding universe. Taking hints from everything Marvel has done right so far, DC is finally getting on the bandwagon with its own shared cinematic universe.
GAMES ) After almost three years of waiting, one of the most anticipated games of the last five years is finally released this month: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain! Taking place nine years after the prologue Ground Zeros (a sort of taster game which was released early last year) Phantom Pain sees you taking control of Big Boss or Venom Snake as he is now known in 1984 as he ventures to Africa and Afghanistan during the Soviet War to get revenge on those who destroyed his forces and nearly himself back during Ground Zeros. Both games together form the entirety of Metal Gear Solid V, with most of the story taking place during the Phantom Pain. For those of you out there who have no idea what I’m talking about, let’s take a look back at where the series first began and made the gaming community take stealth games into their hearts. Released in 1987 for the MSX2, Metal Gear is a stealth action game that was designed and created by the now famous video game designer Hideo Kojima. Sadly many people didn’t get to experience the game due to the MSX2 not being very popular outside of areas like Japan, the Middle East and Brazil. A separate team created the more popular Nintendo Entertainment System port of the game which many people recall as being the only Metal Gear game at the time due to the lack of support for the MSX2 in the US. So popular was the port that it got its own sequel titled Snakes Revenge that had nothing to do with Kojima, which led to Kojima creating the true Metal Gear sequel titled Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake in 1990 once again for the MSX2. It would be another eight years before the series finally got the worldwide acclaim it so rightly deserves with 1998’s fantastic Metal Gear Solid for the Playstation. Taking the leap from top down action to a fully immersive 3D world, Metal Gear Solid became an instant classic and proved that stealth games could be fun as well as being deep and rewarding. The success of Metal Gear Solid brought with it a slew of sequels, prequels and even spin-offs which vastly expanded on the series lore. The sequel Metal Gear Solid 2: Son of Liberty was released in 2001 and three years after that came my favourite of the series, the brilliant prequel Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, which acted as an origin story to the franchise and starred Naked Snake who would go on to be called Big Boss: the overall ‘bad guy’ of the series and the star of Metal Gear Solid V. Next came Snake Eater sequel Portable Ops, Metal Gear Solid 2 sequel Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker and finally the spin off Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance starring Metal Gear 2 hero Raiden. Thankfully the series shows no signs of slowing down and is going from strength to strength.
The first of these connected films, Man Of Steel, opened to mixed reviews but everyone who saw it was geeking out about where it could go in terms of a DC comics on-screen universe and just who would fit into this exciting new world. The answer came when DC unveiled its next movie, Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice! Fans around the world went mental and couldn’t wait to see what seemed to be an adaptation of Frank Miller’s iconic comic The Dark Knight Returns up on the silver screen. This brings us to the next movie after Batman v Superman and the subject of this article, The Suicide Squad, also known as Task Force X. Based on the comics of the same name, the Suicide Squad stars Will Smith, Jared Leto and Margot Robbie as part of a covert group of supervillains who are tasked to take down even greater enemies at the request of the US government. In doing so, they will gain reduced prison sentences and other benefits. It will be the first live action appearance of fan favourite Harley Quinn, portrayed by Margot Robbie, as well as the first film to have a new take on the Joker played by Leto since Heath Ledger’s now legendary performance in 2008’s The Dark Knight. Fan reaction to both Quinn and the Joker’s new designs have been widely divided but I believe it’s best to wait until we get to see the film before jumping the gun and writing something off before it’s even been released. The comic that the movie is based on is the modern Suicide Squad, created by John Ostrander, who first appeared in Legends #3 (1987), and is not to be confused with the Silver Age group of the same name that revolved around four adventurers fighting super-powered opponents. The modern reimagining of the group operates out of Belle Reve prison under the leadership of the powerful and at times antagonistic Amanda Waller. Rather cleverly the existence of the Squad helps to explain why some villains in the DC Universe roam free without having heroes tracking them down. The group have appeared in many different TV shows, films and even video games. They were called Task Force X in the fantastic Justice League cartoon, appeared in season 10 of Smallville and recently appeared a few times in the TV series Arrow to overwhelming positive fan reception. Let’s see what the movie will bring to the table when it opens in August 2016!
CRUSH
A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS
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BRIGHTON CENTRE Kings Rd, Brighton Box office: 0844 847 1515 ) DAVID GILMOUR PREVIEW SHOW (Sat 5). Gilmour, guitarist, vocalist and writer with Pink Floyd, is also renowned for his solo work: (2006 album On An Island was a UK No 1). In 2014 Pink Floyd’s final album, The Endless River, topped the charts in over 20 countries, while David’s new album, Rattle That Lock, will be his 4th. ) CROSBY, STILLS & NASH (Sat 19) perform songs from their extensive catalogue, as well as new material from each member. Accompanied by backing band featuring: Shane Fontayne (guitar), Russ Kunkel (drums), Kevin McCormick (bass), James Raymond (keyboards), and Todd Caldwell (organ).
proud tradition of fostering free spirits from all walks of life – so it’s a crushing blow when the new Headmistress turns out to be a tyrant with strict Victorian values… St Trinians meets Malory Towers in a new musical: a coming-of-age romp that celebrates schoolgirl friendships and fighting for what you believe in.
Night At The Musicals you would normally receive from a show with such a title, but a barrel of laughs and a lot of fun" The Public Reviews.
QUAINT QUEER WEIRD WEDDING FAIR
AVENUE Q
ZOE LYONS
The Old Market, Upper Market St, Hove, Box office: 01273 201801 ) QUAINT QUEER WEIRD WEDDING FAIR (Sun 6) aims to encompass everything alternative: DIABLO charming musical which tells the A NIGHT AT THE OPERA vintage, steampunk, rockabilly, Bee's Mouth, 10 Western Rd, Hove story of the loveable characters on Emporium, 88 London Rd faeries & enchantment, organic, ) FROCKABILLY presents DIABLO thelittleboxoffice.com/emporium a downtown New York street trying retro, gothic, pagan, burlesque, (9pm-2am, Sat 5). Join DJ to make sense of life’s burning ) A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (Sun tattoo, rock & roll, kooky, punk, Lonesome M (Frockabilly/Honey issues. 13) Musical director Simon Gray sci-fi, funky, creative, taxidermy, Hush/Dixie Fried) for a night of presents an evening of operatic devilishly good rockabilly! Expect to hipster, kitsch, handmade and highlights and candlelit supper chic. This is not your cupcake, hear throat-tearin', foot-stompin', with world-class opera singers rockabilly & rockin' blues played at balloon-ridden, sea of white sparkly Veronica Brooks (soprano), dresses kinda wedding fair. It a pleasantly loud volume... Free Margaret Pearman (soprano), is unique. Just like you. entry, wear what you like, dance Karen Orchin (soprano), Iwona how you like, kiss who you like. Januszajtis (mezzo), Gavin Sayers Also hear Lonesome M on Radio TRAUMFRAU (tenor) and Christopher Parke Reverb's Frockabilly Radio Show. St Mark’s Chapel, Eastern Rd (baritone) who have performed www.brownpapertickets.com/even with Glyndebourne Festival Opera, t/2162808 IT IS WHAT IT IS Glyndebourne Touring Opera, The ) TRAUMFRAU & Pink Fringe Upstairs @ The Gods, Bar Royal Opera, English National Broadway, 10 Steine St, Brighton present The Answer to Your Prayers BENT DOUBLE Opera, English Festival Opera and www.barbroadway.co.uk (Sat 12) end of summer queer Komedia, Gardner St, Brighton Scottish Opera. Simon Gray has ) Darren & Co present IT IS extravaganza with hours and hours ) BENT DOUBLE (Sun 6) is an worked with English Festival Opera, of dancing and performance, with WHAT IT IS (8pm, Thu 3rd) for a irreverent night of fun and frolics Opera Holland Park, European DJs, performers, art, food, music, night of excellent stand up comedy hosted by Zoe Lyons (Mock The Chamber Opera, English Country and tonnes of dancing queers. and sketches by some of the best Week and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Garden Opera and the Carl Rosa comedy talent in Brighton. Special Roadshow), with support from Opera Company. The programme guests include: Will Allen, Darren Susan Murray “A feisty comedy includes celebrated duets from & Co, Rob Dumbrell, Dave fireball of fun” Time Out; Sarah Lakme and The Pearl Fishers, arias Fensome, Emmanuelle Martin, Kegworth; Mark Daniels (So You Nessun Dorma, The Habanera Jane Postlethwaite. Think You’re Funny finalist); and (Carmen), O Mio Babbino Caro and Vikki Stone “Searing one-liners will The Brindisi from La Traviata. Double Puxxy Clxt F*ck]] AKA PINK FRINGE have you clinging to the edge of Rosana Cade and Eilidh MacAskill Marlborough Theatre, 4 Princes your sat in laughter” ScotsGay. AVENUE Q bring their extreme homo double St, Brighton, Box office: The Dome, New Rd, Brighton act all the way from Glasgow for www.brownpapertickets.com CRUSH Box office: 01273 709709 some queer riot grrrl-on-grrrl-on) A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS (Oct Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton ) AVENUE Q (Tue 22–Sat 26), boi-on-boi action. ** Sh!t Theatre 1). Drag icon and artiste Box office: 08448 717650 created by Jeff Marx and Robert extraordinaire Jonny Woo teams up perform a snippet from their whip) CRUSH (Tue 22–Sat 26). It’s Lopez (co-creator of Book of smart critically acclaimed show, with Olivier-winning star of La 1963 and Dame Dorothea Mormon and songwriter for Women’s Hour, a cabaret piece of Clique & La Soiree, Le Gateau Dosserdale School for Girls has a Disney’s Frozen), is an irresistibly 'giddy, freewheeling silliness' about Chocolat. Come watch them massacre all the musicals you love; what happens when women are given just one hour a day to think Grease, Phantom of the Opera, about what it is to be a WOMAN. Chess, Gypsy and those yet unwritten. They just make it up as All tickets sales will support Pink Fringe with upcoming projects, they go along! High glamah, intense assholism, divine costumes including bringing the illustrious Kate Bournstein to Brighton in and raggedy choreography spring 2016! promised. "Not the easy listening
GSCENE 47 the two sixth formers accused of ‘unnatural behaviour’ in the Art Room. But hope is revived by a glamorous Games Mistress and it’s hockey sticks to the fore in an all-out battle to save the school and the course of true love.” Crush is full of archetypal gay experiences, isn't it? M: “The opening number for Act II is set in Piccadilly Circus: they've run away to London, as so many of us do, and that's traditionally where anybody who's escaping from somewhere and coming to London starts off.”
CRUSH - THE MUSICAL Composer Kath Gotts and writer Maureen Chadwick of the camp lesbian musical Crush talk to Jill Gardiner
MAUREEN CHADWICK
KATH GOTTS
) A new musical comedy with a lesbian twist at the Theatre Royal, Brighton? That has to be a first, and judging by the performance I saw, Crush is fabulously camp and hilarious: St Trinian's meets Marlene Dietrich, set in a girls' school where rebellion is seething, on the verge of the swinging sixties. From a lively tapdance routine in hockey boots, with navyknickered schoolgirls swooning over sexy new games mistress Miss Givings, to a butch guardian angel, in leathers on a motorbike, leading the way to a gay London nightclub, this is a coming out story, a triumph of lesbian camp and a great night out. After opening at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (Sept 4), it's at Brighton's Theatre Royal (Sept 22–26), then London's Richmond Theatre (Sept 29–Oct 3).
Crush is the latest production from the talented and successful partners who brought us Bad Girls, the ITV prison drama, and Bad Girls: The Musical, Kath Gotts the composer and Maureen Chadwick the writer. I caught up with them between rehearsals. So, how do you write a musical? Maureen: “Well, the story comes first, it absolutely has to have a story to make the audience want to find out what comes next.” Kath: “Although the story has developed over time, the characters have remained constant.” M: “I write what's called the book.” K: “You've got to set up the situation. With a
song like Navy Knicks, we knew there would be a song for the entrance of the games mistress, so I sit and think about the lyrics, but they’re always attached to a bit of tune.” M: “You start singing them in your head, don't you?” K: “I sit and sing at my desk, writing down things, and then it gradually takes a musical shape and a lyrical form. I'll then say, ‘Oh, I've got what this song is going to do’.” M: “I do chip in some lyrics, if I'm allowed.” K: “I'll chip in bits of dialogue too.” M: “We read bits of the script aloud all the time. That means further edits. And we're also trying to make the songs reveal something about a character or advance the plot.” K: “It's constant finessing and workshopping, sometimes in front of an audience. We go over it until we've put in so much fun and humour that, hopefully, it’ll be irresistible. It's our version of lesbian camp, it's frothy lesbian fun.” How did you get the idea for Crush? K: It's slightly influenced by my schooldays, a love of St Trinian's films and schoolgirl fiction. It came from us wanting to write a musical about a lesbian romance that would excite us, and also from loving old-fashioned musical comedy. We used to watch Fred and Ginger movies all the time and just loved that easy romance, and wanted a piece of it for ourselves.” M: “Our school in Crush was always ahead of the times, since it’s founded by a suffragette, with a proud tradition of fostering free spirits from all walks of life. But it's under threat from the new headmistress, Miss Bleacher, who is our Mrs Thatcher, a reactionary tyrant, trying to hold back the sexual revolution and bring back Victorian values. Top of her hit list are
K: “London is that mecca for gay runaways, where you think you're going to find your people and your life. It's a dream sequence. There you are, feeling sad, a suicidal teenager, and along comes your fantasy guardian angel, striding through the dry ice getting off a motorbike...” M: “...To whisk you off to an underground nightclub, which in our minds was modelled on Gateways. In this version it's the Stairways Club, hosted by Marlene Dietrich. Within this dream sequence Susan has to wake up and work out what she wants.” K: “She's imagined this club which of course is far more fabulous than anybody's first club, and people there look interesting and arty, fabulous and decadent.” M: “And glamorous, and alternative, and they welcome her, which isn’t necessarily the experience we've all had when we first enter into the gay scene!” K: “Finding a place where everyone's embracing you into their world. Through that dream sequence, she realises who it is she truly loves, and what she has to do.” How is it possible to get Crush into mainstream theatres and for school parties to be among those buying tickets? M: “The major thing is the shift in social attitudes to homosexuality. Now there's an obligation on schools to recognise that kind of diversity.” K: “When Bad Girls: The Musical was first on about nine years ago, there was still debate about whether or not Helen and Nikki at the end should just hold hands or kiss! Now we're coming up to a hundred amateur productions of Bad Girls, around the world, all of which include Helen and Nikki kissing at the end. Great!”
Crush The Musical ) Crush The Musical is sponsoring some school workshops by Diversity Role Models (acclaimed for their success in encouraging greater understanding of gay people among teenagers) as well as giving everyone a fun night out with toe-tapping tunes, camp comedy, and a tweak of the heart strings. ) Crush The Musical is at the Theatre Royal (Sept 22–26). Bookings & info: www.bigbroad.co.uk/productions/crush-themusical
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REVIEWS ) I recently heard the premiere of an amazing work by CherylFrances-Hoad (b.1980) in the Proms (you can find my review on my blog, if you’re interested).
Intrigued, I’ve been listening to a CD of her vocal and choral works, called You Promised Me Everything. The title comes from her work for soprano, piano 4 hands and cello, You Promised Me Everything Last Night, which explores, in repeating this phrase over and over, its many inflections and interpretations, charting perhaps rather depressingly a trajectory from joyous ecstasy to ultimate bitter desperation and sadness. The inflections are expertly characterised by soprano Natalie Raybould, over a largely simple and somewhat bleak accompaniment. The disc opens
with Frances-Hoad’s response to Schumann’s song cycle, Frauenliebe und Leben (Women’s Lives and Loves), which is, although a Romantic masterpiece, perhaps stuck in a male 19th century perspective on female emotions. So Frances-Hoad brings this up to date in a cycle of eight songs, One Life Stand, setting poems by Sophie Hannah. As with Schumann’s cycle, the songs cover a range of emotions, but additionally there is humour, in the dilemma of ‘should I, shouldn’t I phone him’ in The Pros and Cons, and especially in the mocking of male attitudes to pregnancy and childbirth in Ante-Nata’. Yet Frances-Hoad also captures the depths of emotion, in the beautiful yet anguished lyricism of Tide to Land, and in the moments of cold shock and loss captured by In The Chill. Throughout, FrancesHoad uses the texts imaginatively, whether vocally (for example the somewhat comedic yet barely suppressed anger and bitterness expressed in Rubbish At Adultery), or in the accompaniment (such as the departing train in Brief Encounter). A brave thing to try and ‘update’ Schumann – but this is a highly successful cycle, and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston, inhabits the spectrum of emotions here with great expertise. The piano accompaniment is highly challenging, yet Joseph Middleton performs with apparent
ease. Johnston also performs the other major work here, this time accompanied by Alisdair Hogarth in a setting of the Anglo-Saxon poem, Beowulf. This is almost a mini-opera in itself, with barely a break for the singer in roughly half an hour of dramatic narrative. Yet Frances-Hoad achieves surprising variety, with passages of largely recitative over chordal piano underpinning contrasted with racing rhythms to portray moments of action, and great word-painting for the serpent and the dragon at the climax. The closing moments of wailing grief for Beowulf’s funeral pyre are heartbreakingly bleak. A live performance would offer greater communication between singer and listener, but nonetheless this is an impressively individual piece of dramatic vocal writing. Don’t was dedicated to soprano Jane Manning for her 70th birthday, and wittily sets marriage advice from the 1913 book Don’ts for Wives, comically accompanied by the extremes of piccolo and bass clarinet, and Manning performs with great gusto and aplomb. There are three choral pieces, all performed confidently by the Gonville & Caius College Choir, directed by Geoffrey Webber. They include a seemingly straightforward yet moving setting of There is No Rose, all the more
impressive given that she composed it aged 14! Her Psalm 1 setting contrasts stability with some wild, violent setting, with leaping intervals, and then ends with a striking effect of the organ literally dying away, with the instruction to switch of the blower, creating a bizarre deflating effect. Her 21-part setting of the Nunc Dimittis is highly challenging, with a high-wire part for 1st soprano, ably sung here by Rose WilsonHaffenden. Overall, this disc demonstrates an incredibly wide variety of styles and moods, and shows that Frances-Hoad is a composer of broad-ranging talent. Champs Hill CHRCD057 ) Violinist Tasmin Little joins pianist Piers Lane for all of Schubert’s works for the instruments, and they are joined by cellist Tim Hugh for the bonus addition of the Sonata for Piano
CONCERTS ST LUKE’S CHURCH Queen’s Park Road, Brighton, www.stlukesconcerts.webeden.co.uk ) Charlotte Rowan (violin) performs music by Wieniawski, Bach, Tartini and more, accompanied by Charlotte Stevenson (piano) (7.30pm, Fri 11). Then the Ireland Trio play Ireland’s Phantasie Trio, and music from the New Music Brighton collective (7.30pm, Fri 25).
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CLASSICAL NOTES
) Kenneth MacMillan’s ground-breaking ballet of Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet is being broadcast live from the Royal Opera House (Tues 22). Cast includes Sarah Lamb and Rupert Pennefather. In a range of local cinemas, including: Duke’s at the Komedia, Brighton, the Odeon Cinema, Brighton, Cineworld Eastbourne, and the Connaught Cinema, Worthing. Check for times and dates.
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CINEMA
Box Office: 01273 833696, www.hurstfestival.org ) Hurstpierpoint Festival (Sat 12-Sat 26), has a number of classical music concerts amongst the film, literary and theatre events. Countertenor Glenn Kesby is joined by harpsichordist Claire Williams for music by Handel, Purcell & Telemann (Wed 16). ) Mark Drobinsky (cello) & Marie-Martine Bollmann (piano) perform Schumann, Fauré, Debussy and Schubert (Fri 18). ) The Ensemble Reza plays Dvorak and Tchaikovsky (Sun 20) and cellist Matthew Barley will be performing too (Tue 22). ) And you can hear Brahms’ German Requiem performed by the Baroque Collective Singers, conducted by John Hancorn in the version with two-piano accompaniment (Thu 24). See website for times, venues and tickets. KESBY & WILLIAMS
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ART MATTERS B Y E NZO MA RRA This month I’ve searched and sourced a local opportunity for you to experience and acquire visual arts, and I also news of two exhibitions that I’ve been selected for, which also open this month.
BRIGHTON ART FAIR Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Church St, www.brightonartfair.co.uk ) Beginning with the local and affordable annual event, THE BRIGHTON ART FAIR (Thu 24–Sun 27). The 100 artists in residence include Dong Li-Blackwell (www.dongli.co.uk), recipient of the 1st Prize for Winsor & Newton Royal Watercolour Society Contemporary Competition at the Bankside Gallery in London in 2012. It’s a paid entry event so here’s a rundown on the options available, early bird tickets are available online for £5.50, tickets on the door £6.50 with children under 14 free. If you’re tempted to attend the private view (6–8.30pm Thurs 24), tickets are available online at £10 and include an exhibitor catalogue. The fair is open 11am–6pm Fri 25, 10am–6pm Sat 26 and 10am–5pm Sun 27.
) The Cuarteto SolTango - Rocco Heins (bandoneón), Karel Bredenhorst (cello), Sophie Heinrich (violin) and Martin Klett (piano) – specialise in authentic tango music. The new wave of tango music was perhaps most famously brought to new audiences by Astor Piazolla (1921-1992), and a number of his
compositions are on this new disc, Cristal. However, there are tangos here by a whole range of Argentinian composers from the twentieth century. Sadly the notes give very little information on the composers or the individual works so it’s best to just go with the flow here, and enjoy. Right from the opening flourish of the title track, Cristal, through the jagged rhythms of La Cicatriz (The Scar), the wonderfully spiky Olivero, the joyful, waltzy Paisaje, and the wistfully lyrical Poema, to the dramatic Alma De Bohemio (Bohemian Soul), the Cuarteto SolTango take us on a wonderful journey through the rich world of tango. The five Piazolla works are striking in their relative complexity by comparison, however, with the sophisticated Verano Porteño (Summer in Buenos Aires) and the mysterious Homenaje a Córdoba (Tribute To Cordoba) standing out. Beautifully sultry, this is a must for a late summer evening’s listening. Avi 8553331 Reviews, comments and events: v nicks-classicalnotes.blogspot.co.uk t @nickb86uk ) nbclassical@hotmail.co.uk
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ZEITGEIST OPEN 2015 ASC Studios, Goodwood Rd, London SE14 6BL www.zeitgeistartsprojects.com ) For those who are London bound in September, I’ve been selected as one of the 12 artists from the 504 initial enteries to exhibit at the ZEITGEIST OPEN 2015 (Fri 25 Sept–10 Oct). This year's invited guests were Domo Baal (www.domobaal.com) and London based critic Rebecca Geldard who currently writes for TimeOut, Modern Painters, Saatchi Online, Kulture Flash, Miser&Now, among others. She has contributed and edited numerous essays and texts for gallery and book-related projects and is a board member at London gallery Coleman Projects. The selected artists are Sasha Bowles, Simon Brewster, Malina Busch, Tom Down, Frances Kearney, Rachel Fallon, Enzo Marra (me), Duncan McKellar, Richard Perry, Kasper Pincis, Sista Pratesi and Kelly Sweeney. There’s a preview night (6–9pm, Fri 25 Sept), with a late night opening and ASC Open Studios (6–9pm Fri Oct 2) and a curators and artists dialogue event to end the exhibition (4–5pm, Sat 10 Oct). The exhibition is open Fridays and Saturdays, 12–6pm or by appointment.
INTERNATIONAL DEPTFORD X FESTIVAL 14 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SA, www.deptfordx.org ) I’ve also been selected to take part in the INTERNATIONAL DEPTFORD X FESTIVAL (Fri 25 Sept–Sun 4 Oct). Deptford X is London’s longest running contemporary visual arts festival with over one million visitors since inception in 1998. The festival brings together some of the greatest artists from around the globe to Deptford and mixes them with some of the most creative talent living in the area.
TOWNER College Rd, Eastbourne, www.townereastbourne.org.uk ) WILLIAM GEAR 1915-1997: THE PAINTER THAT BRITAIN FORGOT (until Sept 27). This large-scale retrospective traces William Gear’s work, from the near-monochrome abstractions of the 1950s, to his exuberant mature style from the 1960s, until his death in 1997.
WILLIAM GEAR
and Arpeggione (or cello), and finally an Adagio for all three instruments. The three early violin Sonatas, composed when Schubert was just 19 (although we have to remember he had just 12 more years of composing, before his premature death at 31) are relatively light works. Yet although the first movement of the first sonata is clearly based around Mozart’s E minor Sonata, many aspects of Schubert’s mature style are also here. As ever, Little produces a warm tone throughout, and Lane has a lightness of touch when needed, as well as energy and intensity in some of Schubert’s darker writing. The fourth Sonata, from just under two years after the first group, already shows Schubert’s rapid development, and increases the level of virtuosity required from the violinist in particular. The Rondeau brilliant which opens the second disc, composed just two years before his death, is much more virtuosic again, and gives Little a chance to flex her muscles. The Fantasie was the last work Schubert wrote for the combination, composed the year before his death, and from the very opening feels emotionally from a totally different place. The tender pianissimo playing from both in the Andante opening (which returns towards the end of the work) is very touching, and the central variations on one of his own song themes, first presented on the piano is Schubert at his most sublime. The arpeggione was a short-lived instrument, a kind of hybrid celloguitar, with six strings tuned like a guitar but played with a bow, and Schubert’s Sonata is really the only notable work for the instrument to survive, most often now played on the cello. Tim Hugh’s warm, relaxed tone brings welcome respite after the intensity of the Fantasie, and then the three join to close the disc in the very slow, exquisite single movement Adagio. Another very late work, this was possibly intended as a slow movement for a full piano trio, but as with so many other of Schubert’s incomplete works, it is almost even more sublime for its fragility, without outer movements to diminish its intensity. The violin sonatas are not amongst Schubert’s greatest works, but the playing here has such energy and life that these minor works are
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SHOPPING WITH MICHAEL HOOTMAN
) Tom of Finland Table Napkins, £4.99 (Pussy, 3a Kensington Gardens, Brighton, 01273 604861)
) Ceramic artist Chris Murphy is selling his handmade Ceramic Succulent Garden Bowls at Driftwood Gardens, Bishopstone, Seaford (www.geoffstonebanks.co.uk) during Artwave weekends (Aug 22–Sept 6). The bowls retail for between £85-£135 depending on the size. For unusual plant/garden interests, he’ll be showing them at the Plant & Art Fair (11am–5pm, Sept 6) at Sussex Prairie Gardens, Henfield. www.sussexprairies.co.uk Give it a try, it's a great day out! ) Spanish Fig and Nutmeg Shave Soap, £24.95 (in house space, 28 Gloucester Road, Brighton, 01273 682845)
) Cookery Book Storage Tin, £20 (Edited, 3 Gardner St, Brighton, 01273 604006, editedbrighton.com) ) THREE WOMEN (Arrow blu-ray). Robert Altman’s hallucinatory drama, which centres on the relationship between Sissy Spacek and Shelley Duvall, is often compared to Ingmar Bergman’s Persona. While they both share a fascination with what happens when two personalities blur, I also think it has more than a passing resemblance to Mike Leigh. Duvall is pretty much an American version of Alison Steadman’s character from the same year’s Abigail’s Party. Both are shallow, self-possessed, hectoring, with little idea of what people think of them yet, underneath it all, they’re strangely vulnerable. It’s a fascinating curio made outstanding by its two central performances. ) LES YEUX SANS VISAGE (EYES WITHOUT A FACE) (BFI blu-ray). This weirdly poetic horror features a mad scientist who, with his mistress, kills young women in order to steal their faces to graft on to his badly scarred daughter. Although she spends most of the film in a mask, Edith Scob as the doctor’s daughter is mesmerising, somehow radiating an otherworldly beauty and strangeness. Alida Valli is formidable as the doctor’s accomplice and Pierre Brasseur is a determined, rather than demented, villain. With its gruesome scenes of surgery it’s a fascinating marriage between art house and exploitation cinema.
) Addicted Range: Shorts, £39.95; Top, £57 (Prowler, 112-113 St James's St, Brighton, 01273 683680)
) Nessie Soup Ladle, £14.50 (England at Home, 22b Ship St, Brighton, 01273 205544)
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HIV HAPPY Learn to love and respect yourself after a HIV diagnosis. In his new book, HIV Happy, Paul Thorn, himself a long-term survivor of HIV, explains to James Ledward how after his initial diagnosis he took responsibility and slowly rebuilt his life, while at the same time refusing to allow himself to be pigeonholed as a 'victim'. HIV Happy is about how he did it. During the 27 years since his diagnosis, when at times his life ran out of control, Paul has learnt how to care about himself and take responsibility for the situations he now finds himself in. He says: “While life is what you make of it, I believe firmly it's your choice whether or not you make it a good one.” 2014 was a particularly difficult year for him. In the final stages of writing HIV Happy, he had to deal with two cancer scares, a failed business venture followed by a period of unemployment. Then there was the flatmate from hell to contend with and a close friend was killed when Malaysian flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine. HIV Happy is dedicated to that friend, Glenn Thomas, a media officer with the World Health Organisation in Geneva. Glenn was just 49 years-old and travelling with other HIV experts to the International AIDS Summit due to take place in Melbourne, Australia when the plane was shot out of the sky. ) Paul believes the outcomes of how he lived his life then, and how he lives his life now, are the sole result of his OWN decisions and his OWN choices. More importantly, he understands and clearly communicates through the pages of HIV Happy how those decisions and choices have translated into the positive outcomes that make him the person he is today. HIV Happy is all about taking responsibility and respecting yourself. It makes powerful reading. Paul became infected with HIV in 1988 when he was just 17 years-old. He doesn’t know who gave him the virus, but that’s not important to him. However, what became important to him over the following years was the realisation that he had not cared enough about himself to be concerned whether or not he contacted the virus in the first place. The choices he made in those early, postdiagnosis years, form the framework of how he came to terms with and dealt with his HIVpositive diagnosis. Move forward to 2015, and he now can and has made a whole range of choices, to change and celebrate his life today, tomorrow and into the future. Central to his philosophy is that what's happened has happened. You cannot undo or change your HIV-positive status, but you can take responsibility for it and move on.
life is in crisis and you're being disempowered by those around you whose role should be to help you move forward, it is easy to see why people go off the rails and their self-esteem plummets to all time lows. HIV Happy is clear, concise and a very refreshing read. It will cause ripples in some quarters because it discusses solutions rather than perpetuates the need in some quarters to maintain HIV-positive people as 'victims'. Paul acknowledges many times throughout the book that this is a personal account and works well for him. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but is well worth reading as Paul explains how a harmonious and happy co-existence with HIV is possible for all HIV-positive people as they make the most of the second chance in life that new anti-viral treatments have given them. I know some HIV-positive people who are happy to remain in the comfort and safety of their 'victimhood'. They just can't make the final steps, take responsibility, make those important choices and take those important decisions that will move their lives forward. They need ongoing help and support and that should always be provided for them. I also know many HIVpositive people who over the last ten years have gotten on with their lives, lived the Five Pillars of HIV Happy every day and celebrated the second chance of life anti-viral drugs have given them.
Some might think Paul would fall back into old habits, feel sorry for himself and stop coping. He says: “It has taken me time to learn that my happiness doesn't necessarily depend on what happens in my life on an external level, but on the way I perceive and process things on a very internal level. It's about the relationship I have with myself and also HIV, which I have lived with since 1988. I've also learnt that happiness isn't something I have to reach high for, but something that I simply need to reach out for. The things that make me happy are already in my life - so long as I don't overlook them while on a quest to find something else!” Put simply, HIV Happy is about taking responsibility for our actions. It's about the choices we make as we learn to embrace, like and love ourselves. Low self-esteem is destructive and as your self-esteem improves your ability to face life's challenges also becomes easier and you become more successful. Five Pillars of HIV Happy are central to Paul's philosophy. They are: Health and Self; Relationships; Home; Work and Finances; and the main body of the book deals with each category in some detail. Some might say it is basic common sense. It is when you’rer thinking straight, but when your
PAUL THORN ) Paul is a health and lifestyle writer with a special interest in sexual health. He is the author of four books and a former columnist for GT magazine. In 2014 he was a nominated Stonewall Journalist of the Year in their annual Equality Awards.
HIV HAPPY ) HIV Happy is available from Amazon at £7.99. To purchase a copy online, view: www.amazon.co.uk
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CRAIG’S THOUGHTS IN THE ALTOGETHER OR GIVE AS MUCH AS YOU GET BY CRAIG HANLON-SMITH @craigscontinuum ) During his inaugural address to the nation in January 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK), 35th President of the United States of America, said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”. It was a bold statement to a people still firmly in the grip of communism paranoia and at a painfully slow pace crawling out of the long shadows cast by the unsubstantiated accusations of the McCarthy era. Although hindsight and a youthful demise have contributed to his legendary status, he was and is considered by many to be the greatest US President of all time, and yet JFK won his November 1960 election by the narrowest of margins and was both adored and loathed in his day in equal measure. Republican hardliners and even those to the centre right of his own Democrat administration thought he was a Communist sympathiser, and was too soft on Russia. His Irish Catholic heritage raised (ignorant) questions at the highest levels of American politics regarding his appropriateness to hold office, interrogation that has only ever been matched by the equally ludicrous questions surrounding the authenticity of Barack Obama’s birth certificate. In short, clumsily shrouded in all but open racism. JFK has in some quarters been referred to as the first black president of the United States because of his political ideals and movements towards the integration of all US citizens, although for some the pace of change was much too slow, and for others too quick. What would, or indeed could have been is now only the fictional suggestion of conjecture as at the start of his campaign for re-election, live on television, in front of an international audience of millions, John F Kennedy was murdered.
they don’t. And if they do, they deny the holocaust, gloss over genocides, and justify torture and oppression. JFK seemed as though he was the real deal, and in some ways his assassin(s) did him a favour. Never afforded the opportunity of a second term, he was unable to take his country to war in the way that say, Tony Blair, could. But just the outside chance that he may well truly have meant the change and peace of which he spoke, was enough for him to be considered a danger to the established status quo. And so to 2015, and the seismic shift in federate equal rights for gay people in the US and indeed the UK, a victory not only for equal but civil rights. Same gender marriage both here in the UK and Stateside is not a compulsory demand upon all gay people to do the decent thing and propose to your partner. If you don’t want to get married, don’t; but if you want to, you now can, that is the point. And whether we are electorate fans of the current British Government or not, or indeed the Obama administration, our governments have listened, drafted political proposals and implemented legal change. They have responded to positive moves in public opinion, decades of blood, sweat, tears and the sometime lost hope of our activists with the loudest shouts and those with the simplest of quieter voices, responded and shown leadership, and no one has shot them for it. But let’s not give those in Government all the credit. They neither unlocked nor opened the door, they merely kicked in the wedge as they saw the crowds approaching.
“Let’s not give those in Government all the credit. They neither unlocked nor opened the door, they merely kicked in the wedge as they saw the crowds approaching” Instead, let us think of Peter Tatchell and his unwavering commitment to gay as human rights. Think of Michael Cashman, of Jackie Forster and Ruth Hunt. Think of Ben Summerskill and of Stonewall. Think of the Gay Liberation Front, of the Homosexual Law Reform Society, of Ian Dunn and the Scottish Minorities Group. Think of more than 40 years of Pride celebrations in London and now 25 in Brighton. Think of every town and county now celebrating their own Pride from Essex to Bury and up to Carlisle.
Whether you believe the official account of the assassination as being the responsibility of a lone crazed gunman intent on immortalising himself, or one of the many conspiracy theories that have gathered momentum over the past 50 years, a more public and audacious taking out of an international political figure we are unlikely to see again. Whoever killed JFK is likely to have done so because they were in-turn opposed to the change he intended to bring to the world.
Think of Jackie Kay and Jeannette Winterson. Think of Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit and of Beautiful Thing. Think of Jonathan Harvey and Russell T Davies, of Cucumber, Banana and Queer as Folk. Think of The Pink Paper, of Capital Gay and of Gay News. Think of Diva, Gay Times and yes, even Gscene. And think of the hundreds of men and women behind all of those publications and organisations both charitable and not, that argued for all of us to sit at the front of this bus.
Change that would have promoted the civil rights of racially segregated groups, change that would have encouraged political discourse with sworn enemies, and change that had planned to descale American involvement in Vietnam and may well have saved the lives of thousands of conscripted young men and not to mention millions of Vietnamese. It’s also possible that he would not have achieved any of this.
And now, ask not what your community can do for you, but what you can do for your community. Give back what we have all taken out.
‘How simplistic’ those of you with an interest in international affairs may mutter as you crack open your second bottle of Zinfandel over your Sunday lunch, and you’d be right. There is of course an analytical limit to the dissection of 20th century politics in a one-thousand word article in the pages of a free gay listings magazine, but men of war and destruction do not generally make statements that read, “Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal”,
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HYDES’ HOPES
HOMELY HOMILY
BY REV MICHAEL HYDES
BY GLENN STEVENS
MY COMMUNITY
MY KIND OF SCENE
) You probably know that when I was young I was asked to leave the Jehovah's Witnesses because I was gay (see Aug issue of Gscene). Overnight I lost my family, my friends, my job, my home. I was homeless for a while. I think the most difficult part of the whole experience was losing my community. As much as I had to 'hide' within it, pretend to be someone I was not, at least I understood the rules. I may not have been able to follow them, but I understood them. Cast adrift in the world after living my whole life in a closed community I had no idea how the outside world worked. The outside world had always been 'them' and 'they'; and suddenly I was alone in the midst of it.
) Thinking of the gay community in Brighton, one of my favourite eras has to be the men-only fetish scene (which is still going strong at Subline) and the group of fantastic men I met along the way.
It took me a while to realise that the LGBTQ community was not the homogeneous unit I'd have liked it to be. In our community the gap between rich and poor is as wide as anywhere else. The gap between men and women was different to the one I'd experienced but just as wide. The gap between younger and older was even more acute than I'd experienced growing up. As I found my feet, some folks were nice to me, helpful and supportive. Some just wanted to use me in one way or another. Some were genuine, some were not. Some were kind, some were cruel. It turned out that 'them' and 'they' were terms used just as widely within the LGBTQ community as they were on the outside.
Although I had been to the basement club, Villagers, at the top of St James’s Street a couple of times, I didn’t really get involved with this alternative community until the Sussex Lancers MSC (Motor Sports Club), an organisation set up by a group of like-minded gay/bi men who all had a common interest in leather, rubber, denim and uniform, relocated to Schwartz Bar. It was only then that I truly got into the fetish scene and became a regular part of this community. Throughout its history, Schwartz Bar had its quirky ways. For example, when the Sussex Lancers were in full swing at the club, they would have a raffle on a Friday night, with fetish-type prizes, as part of their fundraising for the group, which was always a bit frustrating as the majority of the men would leave once the raffle had been called!
“I’ve never been able to look at a box of Milk Tray in the same way since” Then there was Brian who ran the club with a leather-clad, iron fist; and woe betide any newbies to the club who dared to place their pint on the green baize of the billiard table; the music would be switched off and Brian would roar, “Get that f*%$@ing glass off the pool table”.
In time I discovered that there are groups of people who come together as LGBTQ people but under a different banner: folks volunteer with HIV support groups; older or younger people support groups; 12step groups; book clubs; and affinity groups. Then there's those that join choirs to sing, or classes to learn how to dance, or a church where they can explore their spiritual life. LGBT-focused versions of these can be found all over Brighton & Hove, different flavours catering to different tastes. And guess what - even in LGBTQ focused groups not every member self identifies as L,G,B,T, or Q! Edwin Markham wrote in his poem Outwitted: “He drew a circle that shut me out - Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle and took him In!" It's what MCC is about - creating spiritual communities that include rather than exclude; and although some MCC's focus mainly on the needs of the LGBTQ community, and some do not, I'm sure you'd find a warm welcome at any of them whoever you are.
“The most enduring communities are not ones that you join, but ones that you create” After many years I came to understand that the most enduring communities are not ones that you join, but ones that you create. Friendships that you take the trouble to foster and strengthen over many years; family that evolves around you and then extends beyond you; causes that you are passionate about and you give your time to; community becomes a thing that we create and are a part of, one and the same. I pray you find yours.
What I found a little bemusing/amusing was on Brian’s birthday he would dress in a pair of Lederhosen and play really obscure German music, and on the last Saturday before Christmas he and the bar staff would wear red rubber shorts and vests and put out a finger buffet, which was something that never really took my fancy, considering some of the ‘hands-on’ activity that went on behind the infamous barrels at the back of the club. At Schwartz, you would see all kinds of things that would never happen in regular clubs. There’s one well known, well hung guy who once balanced chocolates on the end of his knob and got people to chomp them off! To be honest, I’ve never been able to look at a box of Milk Tray in the same way since. And then there were many a tale of things that had been left in the darker part of the club; I think the most bizarre item found was someone’s false leg! How the hell did they forget that? It was all these things that made Schwartz Bar such a special place for me and my mate Tom to go to every Friday and Saturday night without fail. What I liked about the place were the many men I would catch up with who I never saw at any other gay venue in Brighton. To me this showed just what an important community hub this little club was to us all.
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SUCHI’S WORLD HOME TO ME BREAKING DOWN THE CLOSET DOOR BY SUCHI CHATTERJEE
in Manchester in the 1950s in a cafe that catered to the underground Queer scene. (I told you I wasn’t very bright…) And then one day, after I had lost my keys to my room and couldn’t lock it, I asked one of my fellow students (who was a lesbian) if she would sleep in my bedroom with me. I was faced with her words, kindly said but with an odd look in her eye: “Are you sure it’s only because you lost your keys that you want me to sleep in your room?” I was taken aback, of course it was - I didn’t want to be on my own when I couldn’t lock my door at night... and then I looked at my friend more closely and thought “PHWOAR! She is a bit of alright…” and the bulb sort of went on in my head.
) Community can mean many things to many people. As the mixed race daughter of an English woman of Jewish descent and a Brahmin Hindu father, community can be a word that you associate with conflict rather than with harmonious relationships.
But still I ignored it. And then I got to Brighton.
Growing up in the Caribbean, Jamaica to be exact, I learned very quickly that you have to tread a fine line between who you are, what you are deemed to be by your elders and peers, and who you are inside of yourself. And this includes the communities you are linked to, be it by birth or choice.
I did try mind you, I mean come on guys, this is one Dorothy (which by the way is my English second name) who is a bit dim at times. But the Brighton LGBT community isn’t one that will be ignored. And it grabs hold of its own and yanks them in, whether they like it or not.
Returning to England in the late 1970s I was quite literally a girl in limbo. An all-girl Convent boarding school had opened my eyes to friendships/relationships that had to be kept secret, even at the tender age of 13 I somehow knew not to speak of the girls I had crushes on, or the stolen moments holding hands and kissing under a shaded palm tree.
“I fitted in after a fashion, though I always had a nagging feeling that something wasn't quite right but I couldn't put my finger on it” In England I put these moments behind me and tried to be an ordinary teenager. To a certain extent I succeeded. I fitted in after a fashion, though I always had a nagging feeling that something wasn't quite right but I couldn't put my finger on it. Mind you I was never the brightest bulb on the Hindu/Menorah Christmas tree. I went to a progressive college in Oxford in the early 1990s to get a Diploma and I made friends from all walks of life. And I was suddenly among people who called themselves gay, lesbian, bisexual, I didn't know the word transgender then but that would come along later. I felt oddly comfortable with them and that puzzled me. At the time I put it down to having a progressive mother, ‘She Who Shall be Obeyed’, who had regaled me with her stories of the time she worked
And I couldn’t ignore it. Suddenly it was smack bang in my face and I had to face a fact of my life. I liked men but I also liked women. I liked them a LOT and this time I couldn’t ignore it.
I might not have been telling the world that I had a penchant for men and for women but to others it was obvious. When I broke my heart in 2008 over the tragic love story of two Indian girls who were forced apart by their families and chose to emolliate themselves rather than be who their families wanted them to be I had to wake up and smell the coffee. I wrote an article about them both and sent it off to Gscene. I remember thinking “it won’t be published, I mean a straight girl writing for an iconic gay magazine?” James Ledward, the Editor, published it without batting an eyelid. He obviously knew me better than I did. The closet that I had put myself into opened up and I stepped out of it into a new community; a community that drives me bonkers at times but a community that has given me peace of mind in many ways. Mind you this community has more hang ups than the ex-residents of 18th century Bedlam, but it is a community all the same. And for me that is good enough. Community is quite simply what you make of it. And to put a new slant on an old Jewish saying, “It makes interesting times even out of the least interesting of times…”
“The closet that I had put myself into opened up and I stepped out of it into a new community”
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VILLAGE PEOPLE ) I haven’t always been from Brighton. I lived my childhood and early youth in the leafy suburb of Richmond, before five years with my partner in a one bedroom flat on the borders of Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush. As a lesbian I naturally preferred the Bush. But still we never felt at home in the Big Smoke. The gay club where we met became a lap-dancing venue for dirty old men and the nearest gay pub was taken over by a homophobic clientele. Gay and lesbian representation was zero in the media unless you counted the fake lezzies cupping each other’s breasts on the cover of Loaded magazine. We felt isolated and alone in London, and were sick of being introduced as ‘the lesbians’ to people who were so shocked they may as well have said ‘the lizards’.
“We felt isolated and alone in London, and were sick of being introduced as ‘the lesbians’ to people who were so shocked they may as well have said ‘the lizards’” So, in 1998 we packed up our little checked shirts and dungarees, and headed for the Emerald City, well, Brighton. We used to holiday there, now we wanted to call it home. We bought a house on the boarder of Brighton & Hove in the area known as the Old Gay Village. We knew no one, and spent the first night wondering what the hell we’d done. We soon noticed people were so friendly and accepting, we were no longer introduced as ‘the lesbians’, we had more imaginative nicknames like ‘Rosemary and Thyme’ (I didn’t say more flattering). That was 17 years ago. As I write this from my balcony, the crowds from the 25th Brighton Pride Parade are just passing by. I am surrounded by the Rainbow Flag with its poignant representations: Red - Life, Orange – Healing, Yellow – Sun, Green – Nature, Blue – Art, Violet – Spirit.
We watched the parade begin from the top of Embassy Court thanks to our great friend Michael (Miss King), who kindly drives us all to hospital appointments and outings to Aldi. My BFF Little Andrew has just come up my mews asking if we’re doing Gin Club on Monday with Sue and Jean, the top lesbians of the village. Meanwhile, my partner Amanda is doing her best to serve crowds of pre-park revellers round the corner in the Grosvenor Bar with her manager Collin, aka the internationally-renowned drag queen Pooh La May. I can hear the laughter from here. Best bar boy Matt, from the award-winning Bedford Tavern, has waved me a cheery “Hello Dear!”; Stuart, who has just come out of the closet in his forties, is dressed as the sort of sailor who would only sink the Bismarck so he could swim with all those lovely men; and Dale from Carlisle, a rough young lad who twerks like Mylee Cyrus, is posing for a selfie stick moment… if I lean out writing this I could photobomb them. My lovely gay neighbours Zach and Leigh are calling me down with flutes of bubbles. But I can’t as I have to write this column on the LGBT community and what it means to me. Where is my inspiration, where do I start?
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DAD & DADDY THIS TIME WHY WE NEED TO FOCUS ON THE HERE AND NOW BY SYD SPENCER ) We are so much more than the four of us, we have a great network of friends and extended family members who are there to relieve the pressure at those times when it is needed as well as sharing the fun times and creating memories for our two kids. Kevin’s parents have always been a part of the kids’ life from the start and it has been a great source of support for us, well most of the time! Their unconditional acceptance of them has been heartwarming. The story has been very different with my Mum and this is through no fault of her own. My Mum has Alzheimer’s and in the last five years or so it has hit her hard and it continues to rob us of our Mum at an alarming rate.
“I was scared because sometimes Mum’s illness has made her angry, confused and confrontational and I’m always desperate to save our two from experiencing anything that may remind them of the trauma from their life before they came to us” It has been very difficult seeing her disappear and struggle with her surroundings, it seems that everyone is new to her every time she meets them again. I see the confusion in her face when I visit and I can well imagine her wondering who this man who visits is. Why is he calling her Mum and giving her a kiss? She talks to me about her son but it is always a sixyear-old Syd that she talks about, my teen and adult years seem to have been long ago obliterated. Mum will also confuse me for my Dad, also called Syd, and very much the same build and look as me, at least he is in her world, which is firmly stuck in the 1970s. Anyone reading this will be able to relate to the pain of seeing someone you love being consumed by this dreadful disease. But with the kids we get reminded of the fun times with Mum, when they go to see her there is more laughter and smiles than perhaps there is when her grown up children visit, as they don’t see her disability, they don’t have any memories of how their Nanny use to be, for them, she is just Nanny Carol. Their relaxed attitude, their joy at spending time with her and just simply walking with her around the little garden is a reminder to us adults that we need to focus on the now, not the past and not even the future, at least not too much. Mum’s face lights up when she laughs with them at their jokes or enjoys the next home-made gift that they bring up to her. Every time that beautiful smile beams across her face I see something flitter from our past and I feel a wave of happiest sweep through me but with it an essence of sadness for those times long since gone.
Bradley and Katy chuckle when Nanny Carol stares at me and says, “I know your face but I can’t quite place you”. She will then notice them giggling and cracks up herself. It is clear to see that she has no idea what the three of them are laughing at and that her comment to me has long a go evaporated in her mind, but we can see that she is lifted with joy being with these two little kids that laugh and cuddle her. It took about two years for me to get around to introducing Mum to our two. I kept putting it off, I guess comforted by the thought that Mum had no idea that I was holding back on letting her meet her new grandchildren. I was scared because sometimes Mum’s illness has made her angry, confused and confrontational and I am always desperate to save our two from experiencing anything that may remind them of the trauma from their life before they came to us. I have spoken to Bradley and Katy about Mum’s illness as best as I can. I have explained that she has an illness in her brain that confuses her, makes her forgetful and that this can at times make Nanny feel a little afraid. Talks about how Nanny may forget what she has said to them or has promised them have been discussed but also that Nanny loves them and enjoys being with them and all the fun things they do with her. From them we witness an innocence, an acceptance and a skill to live in the moment. There is no past memories taunting them about what used to be or fears tugging at them, teasing them about how much harder it is going to get. As I said they accept their Nanny, they love her quirky ways and how unpredictable a visit to her can be from one moment to the next. Katy will sit and brush Mum’s hair and tell her all about the pop bands she loves. Mum will laugh and tell her how she loves the songs and will clap her hands as Katy bops around her singing the latest Vamps tune. Bradley will draw for her, loving the wonder and amazement that she gives him every time he hands her another drawing and another and so on and so on. There is no malice in their laughter, they never try to trick Mum or laugh at her expense, what is happening is a pure love and joy concreted in the now. The birth of memories, for us and the kids, are being witnesses, to help us all through the terrifying times ahead.
“There is no malice in their laughter, they never try to trick Mum or laugh at her expense, what is happening is a pure love and joy concreted in the now”
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BY DUNCAN STEWART
BY PC SARAH LAKER & RORY SMITH
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OLDER AND WISER
OUR COMMUNITY
) If you were to read medical journals in your spare time, and I am sure you have better things to do, you would encounter the ‘double blind crossover trial’. This form of therapeutic research attempts to evaluate the benefit of a treatment by selecting two matched groups of patients (identical twins are ideal, but scarce) one of which is given an active drug or therapy and the other an inert placebo, but neither the patient nor their doctor knows which they have received. Later each patient is given the alternative pill and then some hapless researcher tries to assess the outcomes and decide whether the drug is safe or effective and, preferably, both.
) It’s easy to think that ‘community’ equals cohesion and happiness. As individuals we might be safely ensconced in one or more of the microcosms of our LGBT community; our local pubs, clubs and haunts. Perhaps the social association we’re part of, like one of the many choirs, sports or creative groups, or our community might be part of a more specific group, like being HIV+ or Trans. As we navigate our way through these different groups we weave the fabric of what makes our LGBT community in Brighton. And when Pride weekend comes along we’re all happy families showing the world we’re here and not going away anytime soon.
One evening last month I listened to a lecture by a very eminent American specialist in terminal care during which he revealed the result of trials of simple improvements to the way doctors arrange consultations. He had taken a lot of trouble to establish, amongst other things, that a seated doctor is more acceptable than one who stands, waiting rooms are depressing, certain kinds of background music and colour schemes are calming, and giving your patient a recording of their interview clears up the understandable confusion in the mind of someone receiving bad news. You and I could have foretold the beneficial outcome of these refinements, but this clever and caring man had, in complicated double blind crossover trials, conclusively proved their effectiveness in making his dying patients feel more comfortable and more secure.
However, despite this rose-tinted view of community, there are some difficult conversations to be had. As we strive to be a truly inclusive community (the Access Tent at Pride is a shining example of volunteers working to improve inclusion), there are many differing points of view within our own number as to who is part of our community and how inclusive we are actually being. Often these debates are played out online. Unfortunately these niggles can often turn into rows that do actual harm to individuals and groups within our community. From personal experience, I have found social media to be a pretty destructive method for having these kinds of conversations. Comments can be misread and the tone altered by the perception of the reader. Ideally we’d sit down together as interested parties and discuss face to face what needs to be done. Sometimes though, that can be a really difficult thing to do, especially if someone has been hurt by another person’s words or actions. You may not know that Brighton & Hove is seeking to become a Restorative City. This means utilising the tools of restorative practices in all kinds of disputes; from relatively simple fallings out to the more serious crimes following a court case. Restorative Justice brings those harmed by crime or conflict into communication with the harmer to address what has happened and agree a way forward. In either case the harmed person and the harmer communicate* to understand what has happened and the impact that has resulted. (*Anything from a letter of apology to face to face meetings with trained facilitators). This can be enormously transformative for everyone involved.
Earlier on the same day I had been in Westminster Abbey for a service to mark the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre in which Serbian soldiers shot 8,300 Bosnian men and boys whose hands were tied behind their backs. Trying to make sense of these extremes of human behaviour has preoccupied me ever since but just as I was resigning myself to the relative comfort of simply adding another image of man’s inhumanity to man to the collection already lodged in the back of my mind, I read an article about how the murderous and sadistic psychopaths of ISIS treat gay men. I won’t elaborate. Fortunately we live in Brighton not Mosul and our city has just held a festival for its transgender community and supported Pride, a wonderfully bright confident pageant in a community where ‘Good As You’ is firmly established. I’m not suggesting that all is perfect for the LGBT community but from my straight standpoint I’m proud to live in an enlightened city. I do however dislike the frequent description of Brighton as being ‘tolerant’ which always sounds a bit patronising. Most people hereabouts are not greatly concerned about the sexual orientation of their fellow citizens (unless they can’t find out!) Hearing Stephen Fry quote Oscar Wilde’s great remark that he “was no longer young enough to know everything”, led me to wonder what age had taught me. Having lived through events is more instructive than encountering them as history and I increasingly believe that evil doers will be confronted and punished for their crimes; even Serbia has begun to put its war criminals on trial. So I may be older and sadder, but possibly wiser and certainly hopeful.
The LGBT community I would like us to be is one, complete with the quirks and nuances within our microcosms, that can be nurturing. This means working together to repair harm where is has occurred and working together to ensure it doesn’t happen again. For further information about Restorative Justice see: www.surreyandsussexcriminaljusticepartnerships.org.uk/sussexrestorative-justice-partnership
THIS MONTH’S FIGURES ) In July we had 17 recorded crimes and one non-crime hate incident. Half were public order; homophobic / transphobic verbals, gestures, signage. We also recorded harassment, assault and affray. We are aware of reports of abuse down at Dukes Mound and are keen to hear if further incidents have been unreported. We also received an anonymous report of transphobic abuse via the True Vision reporting website.
CONTACT INFORMATION We both have Facebook profiles and a page – our usernames are: f PC Sarah Laker and f LGBT Caseworker Rory Smith, and f Brighton and Hove LGBT Police Team. t We tweet @PoliceLGBT. Social media should not be used for reporting incidents – call us on 101, or if it’s an emergency, 999.
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CHARLIE SAYS PAST IT? COMMUNITY CHESTS BY CHARLIE BAUER PhD http://charliebauerphd.blogspot.co.uk
) I’m still drowning in the responses to the Stonewall article from last month. All this on top of the furore about the new Roland Emmerich movie Stonewall and the division it seemed to have caused in the ‘Community’. I mean, the movie’s a bit romantic, is it not? Why not throw all the old structures into a story in order to make it palatable? A love story between a local transgender and a straight looking boy (Twelfth Night); opposition from evil forces above (Hamlet); bring in the mob (Romeo and Juliet); the sympathetic straight female friend (The Winter’s Tale); and period loveliness in the shape of a groovy soundtrack (Shakespeare in Love). Mmmmmm… I often wonder why anyone bothers making these movies anymore. They’re not exactly instructional. All they do is reinvent a past to try and make some impact on the present. But do we need this? Would the world have been a lesser place without Milk. Did Malcolm X change anything within the black community. Did the movie Selma? It’s all open for debate. Mostly they seem like passion projects away from any real rhetoric. Would we rather see documentaries instead like The Mayor of Castro Street? This made a huge impact on me in 1980 much more than Milk ever could. What drum are they actually banging? What’s left to learn? Are we trying to force the history of a community down the throat of a straight white world? Stonewall may be the beginnings of pride, but come on, does it really have to be parceled up into some sickly romantic tragedy?
peters out. We are not dealing with another Cruising here. Keeping your film from being seen is only hurting ourselves. Good luck and thank you for your passion.” Film will never be documentary which is equally selective. Taking ‘essences’ to convey meaning and truth… But the truth is that Stonewall was mainly a place of black and Latino queers. And these riots tie in with the wider communities of a racial divide. This community was then (as now) one with nothing to lose and this pushed the struggle. So have your white boy in the movie stroll into town from the mid-west, but when the shit hits the fan, he can fade into the New York crowd as another straight white boy. Some others are a bit more visible. Even by the time the Harvey Milk High school opened in New York in 1985 the place was immediately filled with black and Latino students: the most marginalised - the queer people of colour. Yet these are the very people who do not feature in the Stonewall movie.
“So have your white boy in the movie stroll into town from the mid west, but when the shit hits the fan, he can fade into the New York crowd as another straight white boy” But now we are all supposedly free. We have gays marching with miners on film for lord’s sake. For a while we even had them on the front bench in Parliament, but everyone became suddenly bored with that notion. Or so it seems. It sometimes feels that with all this emancipation knocking around, that the ‘community’ that used to be, is sadly no more. But do we even need it? We needed it through gay rights and the AIDS crisis but it seems to have become something else. I’ve only ever had virtual friends so the future always looks the same from my perch.
The fighting fore/she fathers of a struggle… If we really want a history of the Stonewall Riots, begin with Caravaggio, nay, Giotto then carry that slippery tale of infiltration to the queers who were making a louder noise at the same time of the Stonewall Riots. Maybe Pasolini - killed by a rent boy, Genet – more interested in Black than Gay politics, Fassbinder - more involved in mainstream politics. All infiltrating in their own way a subtle change that was to become law. Larry Kramer’s response, however, was not to listen: “…don’t listen to the crazies. For some reason there is a group of ‘activists’ that insist on maintaining their prime importance and participation during this riot. Unfortunately there seems no one left alive to say ‘it wasn’t that way at all’, or ‘who are or where the f**k were you?’ as with so much history there is no way to ‘prove’ a lot of stuff, which allows artists such as yourself (and me I might add) to take essences and attempt to find and convey meaning and truth. I sincerely hope this boycott your film shit
If the gay community was once about sex we now have the luxury of shag sites like Grindr and the like. If it’s about get-togethers, we tailor our Facebook pages accordingly. Gone are the days of sneaking into a back door gay bar when you can just as easily use the front entrance. Nobody seems to really be that bothered anymore. We can all just sit at home and access our community from there, venturing out every year to march in a jockstrap. I know, it’s a bit of lonely existence which is everything we were supposed be fighting against. Who or what do you turn to in your hour of need? Exactly the computer, the virtual community. It’s all a matter of turn on, tune in and drop off…
POSTED IN PROTEST OF STONEWALL FILM
ROLAND EMMERICH FILM STONEWALL
Community is about sharing but Pride is about visibility. And fun. Look what’s happened to Pride marches over the last ten years. It’s a day out with leather queens and straight nuclear families and this is the way it should be. Surely this is the new community, is it not? A mix of everyone together? Or has it just become a safer place for all to be? Either way is fine. Inclusion was always to be the aim, wasn’t it?
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SUCHI CHATTERJEE: PHOTO CHRIS JEPSON
Send your letters to the editor: info@gscene.com
everyone involved with the LGBT Community Safety Forum for providing these facilities which must take quite a lot of planning I have to also mention the High and everyone that gave their time Dependency Unit (HDU) that to make it possible for us to join Sussex Police funded. Wonderful is in the Pride celebrations. I look all I can say. Big enough for me to forward to going to Pride again use on my own and not make me next year. afraid of going arse over tit Robert Pattinson because of lack of railings.
drinking and celebrating to the youngsters who have far more energy than this old dame.
ADAM BROOKS: GOLDEN HANDBAG LANDLORD OF THE YEAR
So please may I thank all of the LGBT Community Safety Forum who helped on the day to make it all accessible. It was and still is greatly appreciated. Suchi Chatterjee
THANK YOU FOR HELPING way in order for me to get to the loo quickly and the people in the THE DISABLED AT PRIDE ) Pride is over for 2015, but for me it was a wonderful day despite the delay caused by the bomb scare. I felt I had to write this letter because of all the support I got from the LGBT Community Safety Forum team on the day. The Purple Angels I called them because without their help I wouldn’t have had such a fabulous Pride. Firstly I was given wheelchair space on the Golf Buggy. My Chuggy wheelchair is a grand old dame but she simply hasn't got the puff to make it across the city under her own steam - a bit like her owner!
long queue were really understanding, thank you so much to them as well. Upon arriving at the park we entered quickly with no problems and of course I headed straight to the Access Tent and the loo... again! The Access Tent was brilliant. Nicely set out with lots of chargers for us wheelchair/buggy users to access, and I even charged my phone as I tweeted too many photos on the day and it went into meltdown.
Billie Lewis was marvellous (as he was last year) and made sure that everyone who needed help on the day got it, from when the Parade started to when we got to the Then there was the lovely driver of the Golf Buggy, who helped get Access Tent and after. In fact, me out of the Golf Cart for a mad whilst I was charging my wheelchair, my blood sugar dash to the loo when it became clear that there was going to be a dropped (I’m a diabetic and I fell delay in the Parade starting! The asleep) and it was Billie who woke me up, concerned that I loo situation at the start of the hadn't moved for a while. I must Parade was a bit of a nightmare have looked at bit wild-eyed as there were only two toilets because I was soon drinking a available at our end of the cup of sweet tea! Thanks Billie. Parade, and only one of which had wheelchair access. The I stayed at the park until after wonderful Joanna Rowland Stuart 5pm and then headed home. I’m pulled rank in the nicest possible an old lady and I leave the music,
ACCESS FOR ALL ) I’d like to thank all of the team, helpers and volunteers that worked so hard to make it possible for disabled people to have a fun day at Pride this year. If it wasn’t for the Access Tent I wouldn’t have been able to attend Pride, as I suffer from blackouts and need a fast entry and exit into the park. Plus after cancer surgery I need fast access to toilet facilities. Both these issues were met plus I could just chill at the Access Tent.
The High Dependency Unit (HDU), paid for by Sussex Police was in constant use, showing that people with disabilities are now attending Pride in much greater numbers, which is really great to see. I needed to use the HDU once but because it was there I could carry on enjoying Pride after I got myself sorted. Once again I’d like to thank
THE BEST PRIDE EVER! ) I’d like to offer huge congratulations to the organisers of this years Pride. I’ve lost count of the number of people who have said it was the best Pride ever and social media is awash with praise for a simply wonderful weekend. I can’t begin to imagine the huge amount of work that went into making the event the massive success it was. Secondly, I can’t praise the emergency services enough. The bomb scare could have had a disastrous effect on Pride, but the swift action of the emergency services, who all remained cheery and polite trying to deal with what must have been a very difficult situation, is admirable. On a personal note, having a pub in Hove, we Hoveites tend to miss out on Pride. However, this year it was amazing to be able to witness the carnival atmosphere on the streets of Hove, it truly was the best Pride ever - thank you! Adam Brooks, The Bedford Tavern, Hove
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1 A-BAR 11–12 Marine Parade, 696691 www.abarbrighton.co.uk 2 BAR REVENGE 7 Marine Parade, 606064 www.revenge.co.uk 3 BAR BROADWAY 10 Steine Street, 609777 www.barbroadway.co.uk 4 BEDFORD TAVERN 30 Western Street, 739495 5 BOUTIQUE BAR 2 Boyces St @ West St, 327607 www.boutiqueclubbrighton.com 6 BULLDOG TAVERN 31 St James’ St, 696996 www.bulldogbrighton.com 7 CAMELFORD ARMS 30-31Camelford St, 622386 www.camelford-arms.co.uk 8 CHARLES STREET BAR 8-9 Marine Parade, 624091 www.charles-street.com 9 DR BRIGHTON’S 16 Kings Rd, 208113 www.doctorbrightons.co.uk 10 GROSVENOR 16 Western Street, 770712 11 LEGENDS BAR 31-34 Marine Parade, 624462 www.legendsbrighton.com 12 MARINE TAVERN 13 Broad St, 681284 www.marinetavern.co.uk 13 PARIS HOUSE 21 Western Rod, 724195 www.parishouse.com 14 QUEEN’S ARMS 7 George St, 696873 thequeensarms.wix.com/thequeensarms 15 REGENCY TAVERN 32-34 Russell Sq, 325652 www.regencytavern.co.uk 16 SUBLINE 129 St James St, 624100 www.sublinebrighton.co.uk 17 THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS 59 North Rd, 608571 www.three-jolly-butchers.co.uk 18 ZONE 33 St James’ St, 682249 www.zonebar.co.uk
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DIRECTORY LGBT SERVICES ) ACCESS 4 ALL LGBT disabled people’s forum. Safe, welcoming, support, activities, awareness. Tel: 07981 170071 or email stevenwithn@talktalk.net
) ALLSORTS YOUTH PROJECT Drop-in for LGBT or unsure young people under 26, Tues 5.30-8.30pm. Tel: 01273 721211 or email info@allsortsyouth.org.uk, www.allsortsyouth.org.uk
) BRIGHTON & HOVE POLICE Report all homophobic and transphobic incidents to: • The Sussex Police 101 (for emergencies 999) email: LGBT@sussex.pnn.police.uk tweet: @policeLGBT and @pclaker • LGBT Officer PC Sarah Laker on 101 ext 550727 • LGBT Caseworker Rory Smith on 101 ext 550217 or 07775 546548 • Facebook: Brighton LGBT Police
) BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SAFETY FORUM
noon–2.30pm, Community Room, Dorset Gdns Methodist Church, Dorset Gardens, Brighton. Lunch £1.50. Tel: 07846 464384 or www.lunchpositive.org
) MINDOUT Independent, impartial info, guidance for LGBT people with mental health problems. 24 hr confidential answerphone: 01273 234839 or info@mindout.org.uk www.mindout.org.uk
) PEER ACTION Regular low cost yoga, therapies, swimming, meditation & social groups for people with HIV. peeractionemail@gmail.com or www.peeraction.co.uk
) RAINBOW FAMILIES Support group for lesbian and/or gay parents. Tel: 07951 082013 or info@rainbowfamilies.org.uk www.rainbowfamilies.org.uk
) SOME PEOPLE Social/support group for LGB or questioning aged 14-19, Tue, 6-8pm, Hastings. Call/text Nicola Tel: 07974 579865 or email Neil or Nicola: somepeople@eastsussex.gov.uk
) VICTIM SUPPORT Practical, emotional support for victims of crime. Tel: 08453 899 528
) THE VILLAGE MCC
Independent LGBT forum working with the community to address and improve safety issues in Brighton & Hove. info@lgbt-safety-forum-brighton.com www.lgbt-safety-forum-brighton.com
Christian church serving the LGBTQ community. Sundays 6pm, Somerset Day Centre, Kemptown Tel: 07476 667353, www.thevillagemcc.org
) BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SWITCHBOARD
HIV PREVENTION, CARE & TREATMENT SERVICES
Phone helpline, hate crime reporting, counselling service, Proud2connect (relationship counselling in partnership with Brighton Relate). www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton • Helpline from 5pm daily: 01273 204050 • Services info: 01273 234009 • email: brighton.manager@switchboard.org.uk • or brighton.admin@switchboard.org.uk
) AVERT Sussex HIV & AIDS info service, available by phone Tel: 01403 210202 or email confidential@avert.org
) BRIGHTON & HOVE CAB HIV PROJECT
Info, counselling, drop-in space, support groups. Tel: 01273 698036 or visit www.womenscentre.org.uk
Money, benefits, employment, housing, info, advocacy. Appointments: Tue-Thur 9am-4pm, Wed 9am-12.30pm Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, Brighton Town Hall. Tel: 01273 733390 ext 520 or www.brightonhovecab.org.uk
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Social/peer support group for FTM, transmasculine & gender-queer people. Every 3rd Fri of month, 7-9pm at Space for Change, Windlesham Venue, BN1 3AH. For info email info@ftmbrighton.org.uk or visit www.ftmbrighton.org.uk
Free confidential testing & treatment for STIs including HIV, plus Hep A & B vaccinations. Claude Nicol Centre, Sussex County Hospital, on Weds from 5-8pm. Tel: 01273 664721 or www.brightonsexualhealth.com
) BRIGHTON GEMS (GAY ELDERLY MEN’S SOCIETY)
Medical advice, treatment for HIV+, specialist clinics, diet & welfare advice, drug trials. Tel: 01273 664722
) BRIGHTON WOMEN’S CENTRE
Social group for mature gay men, meet 7–10pm every last Fri of month at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church Hall. Tel: 01273 385000 or info@gems-bh.org.uk www.brightongems.com
) LESBIAN LINK BRIGHTON Local social group offers friendship, social events, meets 1st Thurs at Regency Tavern, 7.30pm. Tel: 07594 578035 www.lesbianlinkbrighton.co.uk
) LESBIAN & GAY AA 12-step self-help programme for alcohol addictions. Sun 7.30pm, Chapel Royal, North St, Btn (side entrance). Tel: 01273 203343 (general AA line)
) LGBT NA GROUP Brighton-based LGBT (welcomes others) Narcotics Anonymous group every Tue 6.30–8pm, Millwood Centre, Nelson Row, Kingswood St. Tel: 0300 999 1212
) LGBT MEDITATION GROUP Meditation & discussion, every 2nd & 4th Thur, 5.30–7pm, Anahata Clinic, 119 Edward St, Brighton. Tel: 07789 861367 or www.bodhitreebrighton.org.uk
) LUNCH POSITIVE Lunch club for people with HIV to meet/make friends, find peer support in a safe environment. Every Fri,
) LAWSON UNIT
) SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE CRI / Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust. Open access drop-in, assessment, support, advice, info on drug & alcohol issues. Tel 01273 607575. LGB&T worker provides confidential, non-judgemental outreach service. Support for people over 18 wishing to address substance misuse. Tel 07717 774 658
) SUSSEX BEACON 24 hour nursing & medical care, day care. Tel: 01273 694222 or www.sussexbeacon.org.uk
) TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST SERVICES For more info about these free services go to the THT office, 61 Ship St, Brighton, Mon–Fri, 9.30am–5.30pm. Tel: 01273 764200 or info.brighton@tht.org.uk • Venue Outreach: info on HIV, sexual health, personal safety, safer drug/alcohol use, free condoms/lubricant for men who have sex with men. • The Bushes Outreach Service @ Dukes Mound: advice, support, info on HIV, sexual health, personal safety. Free condoms, lube, tea/coffee from Outreach van parked next to ‘The Patio’ at the Bushes. • Netreach (online Outreach in Brighton & Hove): info/advice on HIV/sexual health/local services. THT Brighton Outreach workers online @ Gaydar:
Thur 7–10pm, Sat 6pm-12am, chatroom HEALTH INFO THT. • Condom Male: discreet, confidential service posts free condoms/lube/sexual health info to men who have sex with men without access to commercial gay scene in East Sussex. • Positive Voices: volunteers who go to organisations to talk about personal experiences of living with HIV. • Fastest (HIV Testing): walk-in, (no appointment) rapid HIV testing service for men who have sex with men. Pre & post test discussion with clinical staff. Results in an hour. 10 men max tested per session. Mon: 6–8pm. (Full sexual health screen available) • Sauna Fastest at The Brighton Sauna (HIV Testing): walk-in, (no appointment) rapid HIV testing service for men who have sex with men. Pre & post test discussion with clinical staff. Results in 30 minutes. Wed: 6–8pm. (STI Testing available). • Face2Face: confidential info & advice on sexual health & HIV for men who have sex with men. Face-2-face or phone. Up to 3 one hour appointments. • Specialist Training: wide range of courses for groups/ individuals. Specific courses to suit needs. • Counselling: from qualified counsellors for up to 12 sessions for people living with/affected by HIV. • Informed Passions: Expert Volunteers project to identify & support sexual health needs of local men who have sex with men and carry out field research in B&H on issues affecting men’s sexual health. Extensive training provided. • Lounge (Group for Gay Men Living with HIV): fortnightly peer support group for gay men. • What Next? Thurs eve, 6 week peer support group work programme for newly diagnosed HIV+ gay men. • HIV Support Services: info, support & practical advice for people living with/affected by HIV. • Volunteer Support Services: 1-2-1 community support for people living with or affected by HIV. • HIV Welfare Rights Advice: Find out about benefits or benefit changes. Advice line: Mon–Thur 1:30-2:30pm. 1-2-1 appts for advice & workshops on key benefits.
) TERRENCE HIGGINS EASTBOURNE Dyke House, 110 South St, Eastbourne, BN21 4LZ, Tel: 01323 649927 or info.eastbourne@tht.org.uk • HIV Services support for HIV diagnosis, managing side effects, sex and relationships, understanding medication, talking to your doctor, finding healthier lifestyle. Assessment of support needs and signposting on to relevant services. Support in person, by phone or email. • Support for people at risk of HIV confidential info and advice on sexual health and HIV for men who have sex with men. Up to 3 one hour appointments depending on need. Sessions in person or on phone. • Web support & info on HIV, sexual health & local services via netreach and myhiv.org.uk • Positive Voices: volunteers who go to organisations to talk about personal experiences of living with HIV. • Positively Social Informal peer support groups for people living with HIV, monthly meets in Eastbourne & Hastings.
) WARREN BROWNE UNIT Free confidential tests & treatment for STIs inc HIV. Hep A & B vaccinations. Shoreham based. Tel: 01273 461453
NATIONAL HELPLINES ) BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline, Mon 2-8pm, Wed 10-1pm, Thur 2-8pm Tel: 08452 604460
) LONDON LESBIAN & GAY SWITCHBOARD Tel: 02078 377324
) POSITIVELINE (EDDIE SURMAN TRUST) Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat & Sun 4-10pm Tel: 0800 1696806
) MAINLINERS Tel: 02075 825226 ) NATIONAL AIDS HELPLINE 08005 67123 ) NATIONAL DRUGS HELPLINE 08007 76600 ) THT AIDS TREATMENT PHONELINE Tel: 08459 470047
) THT DIRECT Tel: 0845 1221200
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