8TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HOPE & REMEMBRANCE SOLIDARITY VIGIL
SATURDAY 15 TH OCTOBER 2016 OLD STEINE FOUNTAIN 6.30 PM SHARP LIVE PERFORMANCES GUEST SPEAKERS REFRESHMENTS NATIONAL HATE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK 2016 WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 8 TH -15 TH OCTOBER 2016 #NHCAW
The first International Day of Hope & Remembrance was launched at the London Vigil against Hate Crime which took place on the 30th October 2009 after the death of Ian Baynham who was homophobically abused and beaten in London.
Over the past seven years the third Saturday of October has been established as a day when people around the globe organise solidarity vigils and events to show support to those who have been affected by Hate Crime.
For more info visit lgbt-help.com/events/international-day-of-hope-and-remembrance/ or www.facebook.com/events/1078324998899999
• Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum is is a member of The LGBT Community Groups Network, funded by the Rainbow Fund • Listening Ear Service provided by the Samaritans • This Advert was paid for with a grant from the Rainbow Fund • Supported by Sussex Police & Rainbow Fund
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OCT 2016 CONTENTS
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CONTRIBUTORS NEWS Jaq Bayles, Jo Bourne, Nick Boston, 6 News Suchi Chatterjee, Rory Finn, Craig Hanlon-Smith, Enzo Marra, Netty, Carl Oprey, Eric Page, Del Sharp, Gay SCENE LISTINGS Socrates, Brian Stacey, Glen Stevens, Craig Storrie, Duncan Stewart, Tommy 26 Gscene Out & About the Queer Historian, Roger Wheeler, Mike Wall, Kate Wildblood 28 Brighton & Hove
PHOTOGRAPHERS 42 Solent Alice Blezard, Graham Hobson: [email protected], Michael Hootman, James Ledward, ARTS Jack Lynn, 46 Arts News © GSCENE 2016 48 Arts Matters All work appearing in Gscene Ltd is copyright. It is to be assumed that the 49 Classical Notes copyright for material rests with the magazine unless otherwise stated on the page concerned. BRIGHTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS RAISE £450 FOR THE RAINBOW FUND AT THEIR SHOW DURING BRIGHTON 50 Page’s Pages PRIDE. PHOTO BY NICK FORD PHOTOGRAPHY No part of this publication may BAR REVENGE be reproduced, REGULARS stored in an electronic or other retrieval 44 Dance Music system, transmitted in 44 DJ Profile: Tony B any form or by any means, 45 Geek Scene electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior knowledge and consent of the publishers. 51 Shopping The appearance of any person or any 52 Craig’s Thoughts organisation in Gscene is not to be construed as an implication of the sexual orientation or political persuasion of such 53 Wall’s Words persons or organisations. 53 Gay Socrates 54 Charlie Says 55 Golden Gays 55 Hot Gossip 56 Sharp Words FEATURES 57 Twisted Gilded Ghetto 57 LGBT Police Liaison 20 CINEBRA 58 MindOut Morgan Fabulous chats with Lydia L’Scabies and Rococo Chanel about their production CINEBRA – A History of Horror. 59 Sam Trans Man 24 ALLSORTS YOUTH PROJECT INFORMATION Allsorts nears its 16th birthday 60 Service Directory 61 Advertisers’ Map
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BRIGHTON PRIDE RAISE £100,000 BRIGHTON SOLIDARITY FOR LOCAL GOOD CAUSES VIGIL FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY HATE Pride exceeded their fundraising target for 2016, raising £100,000 for CRIME local good causes, bringing the total raised over the past four years to ) The eighth International Day of Hope & over £310,000. Remembrance (#IDOHAR), for those affected by Hate Crime , will take place on Saturday, October 15 . The first IDOHAR was launched at the London Vigil against Hate Crime which took place on October 30, 2009 after the brutal murder of Ian Baynham who had been beaten and N O S
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E established a Social Impact Fund from Pride’s I L L Paul Kemp , Pride’s director, said: I additional activities. Pride will continue to work with B “I am thrilled to be able to community organisations to develop projects and announce we have broken our Billie Lewis , Chair of the LGBT CSF, said: ideas that could be of social benefit to the wider P “These events are important as they raise
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A applications will open in October with grants being P our 25th anniversary year in 2015. terrible crimes that continue to be committed awarded in early 2017. It has been a challenging year for Pride. Money raised against LGBT people all over the world. We from Parade collection buckets (£1,670.00) and Brighton & Hove Pride is produced by Brighton Pride must all stand together and say no more.” contributions towards fundraising from local CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company businesses is much lower this year. With many (CIC). All ticket revenue raised goes directly to the businesses across the city benefiting commercially operational and running costs of producing the Pride from the influx of Pride visitors it remains disappointing Festival, LGBT+ Community Parade, Pride Village that more don’t help with our fundraising efforts. Party and community fundraising towards the Rainbow Fund and Pride Social Impact Fund. "Over 60% of visitors to Pride come into the city by train and with an announcement by Southern Rail to Groups benefitting from Rainbow Fund grants in 2015 National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2016 find alternative means of transport and the planned included; Allsorts Youth Project , who provide vital will take place from October 8 -15 – #NHCAW support for young people; MindOut , who deliver strike from Pride Sunday at midnight, clearly this may For more information, view: www.lgbt- pioneering work for people with mental health issues; have deterred visitors and affected business in the city. help.com/events/international-day-of-hope- Brighton GEMS and Older & Out , both organisations Wristband sales for the Sunday Pride Village Party this and-remembrance/ year were down by two-thirds. providing social networking and support opportunities for older people; and the LGBT Community Safety Or to view on Facebook: "This year the Pride Parade had the biggest number of Forum , who facilitate delivery of the Accessibility www.facebook.com/events/10783249988999 participants ever and there were new festival sites Matters project making Pride safer and more 99/ across the city. The Pride Festival on Preston Park has accessible for disabled, blind, deaf and older people. GSCENE 7 8 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON ) WWW.GSCENE.COM ALLSORTS PLAY KEY LGBT CHARLES STREET RAISE £1,000 ROLE IN NATIONAL SCHEME TO FOR RAINBOW FUND TACKLE BULLYING IN SCHOOLS Vixens , Rose Garden , Martha D'Arthur , Davina Sparkle , Gabriella ) Allsorts Youth Project is playing a key LGBT Parrish , Kara Van Park , Sally Vate , role in a national £4.4million government scheme Mrs Moore and Miss Jason . to tackle bullying in schools. The Brighton-based LGBT charity for young people will receive Lady Imelda collected £91.75 in a
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approach to dealing with homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) C bullying. the audience to £183.50 . £651.53 was collected in buckets by A key part of Allsorts’ task will be working with schools on the new Rainbow volunteers from the LGBT Community Flag Award , under which awards will be made for each colour of the rainbow Safety Forum ; Billie Lewis , Maria to recognise schools’ achievements in several areas of LGBT work, among them ) Charles Street raised £1,000 for Baker and Joanna Rowland-Stuart . developing the confidence of leadership teams and supporting pupil-led the Rainbow Fund at their fundraiser The total amount raised was topped initiatives. Pupils will be encouraged to fill in report cards rating how well their on September 4 to celebrate up to £1,000 by Chris Marshall on schools address HBT bullying and promote inclusion. manager, Chris Marshall, and behalf of Charles Street Bar. jukebox wizard Ruby Roo 's joint Jess Wood MBE, co-founder and Director of The evening was staged-managed by birthdays. Allsorts, said: “We welcome this amazing initiative Luke 'Lola' Hollaran while Ruby Roo from the government, which should be congratulated The evening was hosted by Lola provided lights and sounds. Special for its ambition and vision. Allsorts will play a small, Lasagne and artists appearing mention to the bar and door staff who but critical, part in this huge initiative. We look included: Stephanie Von Klitz , The worked their socks off. forward to expanding our work to more schools in
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J more supportive for LGBT pupils.” Allsorts Youth Project was founded in 1999. It has three full-time and three part- FOR SUSSEX BEACON time staff and works to raise awareness, promote good practice and facilitate the creation of safer and more supportive environments for LGBT young people in the wider community by: • Supporting vulnerable, alienated or marginalised young people in Brighton & Hove and the surrounding area who are LGBT or unsure of their sexuality and/or gender identity • Delivering peer-led homophobia, biphobia and transphobia awareness and anti-bullying workshops in schools, colleges and youth organisations • Providing training for adults and agencies working with young people • Providing promotional and educational materials (booklets, toolkits, stickers, posters etc) For more information about Allsorts LGBT Youth Project, view: www.allsortsyouth.org.uk ) On Sunday , September 11 , a into this challenge. The climb to the team from the Sussex Beacon top of the South Downs was BRIGHTON MINDOUT’S tackled the ‘ Do it for Charity ’ London particularly brutal, but the support to Brighton cycle ride, raising over and sponsorship we had kept us ANNUAL CELEBRATION EVENT £5,250 to help people living with HIV going. All the money raised will go in Sussex. towards our services, directly ) MindOut, the LGBT+ mental health project run by LGBT+ people for helping people living with HIV across LGBT+ people, will be holding their annual celebration event on November The five-strong team of staff and Sussex.” 16 . The event at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church will celebrate MindOut's supporters, which included Chief achievements in the past 12 months. Hear about the services they offer, their Executive Simon Dowe and Clinical The full team included: Simon Dowe , planned developments and ambitions for the coming 12 months. Everyone is Services Director Jason Warriner, Jason Warriner , Rae Powers , Roy welcome, the venue is wheelchair accessible, light refreshments will be cycled 54 miles from Clapham Poland and Ash Bladon . Cycling provided by Lunch Positive , the HIV lunch club, and there will be some Common in London to Brighton jerseys for the event were sponsored entertainment on offer. seafront. The toughest part of the by DancePicker App . challenge, Ditchling Beacon , was a MindOut’s Annual Celebration Event : Dorset The Sussex Beacon provides mile-long uphill climb to the top of the specialist support and care for Gardens Methodist Church, Dorset Gardens, Brighton South Downs. BN2 1RL; Wednesday , November 16 from 5-7pm ; people living with HIV. The charity entry is free and everyone is welcome. Simon Dowe , CEO provides both inpatient and of the Sussex outpatient services to promote For more information about MindOut, view: E W independence and improve health.
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10 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON ) WWW.GSCENE.COM FACING THE FUTURE - FREE ACTRESS SUPPORTS ME CONFERENCE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FROM ) The Sussex ME misunderstood condition. At last Society , who care research is being done into ME and SAMARITANS AND CRUSE for those affected by also into the plasticity of the brain and ME or Chronic nervous system, so perhaps hope will ) Free support groups for people bereaved by suicide fatigue syndrome , be allowed to shine its light into the are being set up by Samaritans and Cruse are holding a conference focusing on darkness of some people's lives” Bereavement Care , starting this month ( October) . the treatment of the illness and current Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans are teaming up ME can sometimes follow a viral research on October 6 at the with Cruse Bereavement Care in Brighton to provide a infection or trauma and affects around Brighthelm Centre . Dr Alan Stewart , series of support groups - each with a maximum of 5,000 people across Sussex including local ME specialist, will introduce eight participants and meeting under the title Facing members of the LGBT communities. Professor Leslie Findley , consultant The Future - to give people who have lost someone to neurologist, who contributed to the Simon Kirby MP suicide an opportunity to meet others who have had World Health Organisation’s for Brighton similar experiences. classification of ME as a neurological Kemptown & P M Facing the Future groups are free of charge and available to anyone over 18. Each disorder and Dr Neil Harrison , a Peacehaven says: Y B R I “As Patron of the group session will last 90 minutes and run once a week over six consecutive clinical scientist from Sussex K
N weeks. The bereavement doesn’t have to have been recent, although the service is University, who is carrying out a study O Sussex ME Society, M I designed for people bereaved for more than three months. The groups will be funded by the Medical Research S I welcome the jointly led by experienced Samaritans and Cruse volunteers who have received Council. upcoming conference focusing on the specialist training in helping those bereaved by suicide and will take place at research and treatment of ME. This is Actress Jenny a central Brighton location. something that I have supported for Seagrove says: many years and I wish the organisers, E
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L E I or view: www.measussex.org.uk N working days you’ll get a call and receive all the information who suffer this debilitating and much A D you require, including what to expect and when groups are expected to start so you can plan them around your other commitments.” Delphine Barraclough , Chair of Cruse Bereavement Care in East Sussex, said: SUSSEX BEACON LAUNCHES “We’re extremely happy to be rolling out the service to our area. We know how isolating and difficult it can be to experience bereavement following suicide, and NEW MEN'S PEER SUPPORT GROUP we hope that in delivering these groups we will be able to make a real difference ) Sussex Beacon launch a new peer November 17 and Thursday in people’s lives.” support group, Project 100 for all types December 15 , 6pm -8pm in the Martin Fisher Room at the Sussex The idea that Cruse and Samaritans should share their expertise was developed in of men living with HIV, whether gay, Beacon . The format will be decided 2011 by Kensington and Chelsea Cruse and Central London Samaritans . straight, bi or trans. The power of by participants and will be based upon After the success of their groups, the two charities decided to expand the service sharing with others with lived experience everyone's collective wealth of further. In June 2014, Facing the Future was given three years of funding by the of HIV can be a very rewarding and experience of living with HIV. Department of Health to take place in six pilot areas around the UK. affirming activity. The new group will be facilitated by Peer Support Volunteers The group will be a place to talk with If you are interested in joining a Facing the Future group, who have been trained as part others, share your stories and support telephone: 0208 939 9560 or visit: www.facingthefuturegroups.org of Project 100 . This men's group is for each other around issues arising from all types of Men living with HIV, gay, Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year. They provide HIV, while discussing topics in a straight, bi and trans. a safe place for anyone struggling to cope, whoever they are, however they feel, respectful and open space with other whatever life has done to them. men, irrespective of background. Call: 08457 909 090 (UK), email: [email protected] or visit Two HIV+ facilitators will always be www.samaritans.org/branches to find details of the nearest branch. present to support and guide discussions for everyone taking part. WHAT MEMORIES HAVE Anyone is welcome to turn up. If you have any questions beforehand email: DEFINED YOUR LGBT+ LIFE? [email protected] ) In 2017 the BBC is marking 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of or call the Sussex Beacon on 01273 homosexuality. The BBC is crowdsourcing photos, memories, film footage, Project 100 is an initiative of Positively 694222 and leave a message for historic documents, club flyers, outfits, protest banners, posters, music, diary UK which aims to create a national David Fray who will call you back. network of 1,000 Peer Support entries and much more to help tell the story of LGBT+ life in Britain from 1967 - The Sussex Beacon provides specialist Volunteers. The Sussex Beacon already 2016 . They will be making an interactive crowdsourced archive of LGBT+ life support and care for people living with has a successful Women's Peer and a BBC television series based around some of the stories, objects and HIV. The charity provides both inpatient Support group for women living with memories contributed. and outpatient services to promote HIV and the men's group further independence and improve health. Is there something that has defined your life as an LGBT+ person over the last 50 develops the benefits of peer support. years? Get in touch and let the producers know what you have For more information, view: The next meeting is on Thursday at: [email protected] www.sussexbeacon.org.uk October 20 , then on Thursday
12 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON GSCENE 13 13 WWW.GSCENE.COM ) GOVERNMENT MUST I’M NOT AFRAID OF HIV FUND PREP, SAY LIB DEMS ) It Starts With Me , a groundbreaking HIV prevention campaign that uses bold language to tackle the fear and stigma that stops people getting tested, uses real ) At their annual Brighton voices to tackle fear head on to show how people can test and protect themselves Conference in October , the Liberal against HIV. Democrats called on the Cary James , Head of Health Improvement Programmes at
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August, the High Court ruled that T E African people. Black Africans make up 2% of the UK population, but last year P NHS England could fund the drug if accounted for 1 in 5 of all HIV diagnoses. Meanwhile, gay (and other men who they so choose. NHS England had Peter Kyle , MP for Hove & Portslade, have sex with men) account for an estimated 43% of those living with HIV in the previously argued that because PrEP said: “It is absurd and disgusting that UK, and more than half (55%) of all new diagnoses. One in six people living with was preventative it was not its NHS England are appealing this HIV do not know they have it and are therefore likely to pass on the virus. On the responsibility and should be financed decision. Evidence and expert opinion other hand, those who get a positive result and get onto effective treatment cannot through local authority Public Health is conclusive that PrEP works, it keeps pass on HIV to others. That means HIV is more likely to be transmitted from HIV prevention budgets. They have people safe from infection and it someone whose last test was negative, than someone living with HIV who is on now said they will appeal against the lowers the cost of HIV treatment on effective treatment. The challenge is now to bust the stigma that stops people High Court ruling. the NHS. I hope the Government sees getting tested, according to experts. sense before wasting further money Modelling by Public Health on this ludicrous appeal that not only Cary James added: “Everyone has the power to stop HIV, simply by getting tested, England has shown adopting PreP makes no sense but is an offence to taking medication if they need it, and by protecting themselves. It starts with each could prevent over 7,400 new HIV the gay community.” one of us.” infections by 2020. For more information, view: www.tht.org.uk/itstartswithme 14 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON ) WWW.GSCENE.COM BRIGHTON BEAR WEEKEND 2017 ) Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) Graham Munday , 2017 will be held from Thursday , June Chair of BBW,
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Last year 95% of people dressed up and you are encouraged to do so again this year. Three prizes to the best-dressed person or couples on the night will be WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE awarded. So climb down those stairs into the pit of homo horror for a night of WITH ACTUALLY GAY MEN'S CHORUS fear and delights! Following the sellout success of their With a glass of fizz and canapés on Halloween performance last year, arrival, the audience is encouraged to Doors will creep open at 9pm and the vault will shut at 4am . Entry is £4 Actually Gay Men's Chorus (AGMC) enter into the spirit and there will be a members and £6 non-members. As always, BBW will be proudly supporting the embrace their dark side once again with prize for the best dressed to thrill! The Rainbow Fund , who give grants to LGBT organisations in Brighton & Hove Welcome To My Nightmare at the evening will be raising money for delivering effective frontline services to LGBT people in the city. Latest Music Bar on Friday , October Inclusion For All the National Anti Brighton Bear Weekend Halloween Party : Subline , 129 St James Street, 28 from 8pm Bullying Charity and the Rainbow Brighton; Saturda y, October 29 ; £4 members, £6 non-members; 9pm -late . Fund . Take your seats if you dare for an evening of music, mystery, monsters and the macabre to start this Halloween weekend off in devilish style. Presenting the show and performing with the Chorus for the first
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BRIGHTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS TO JOIN ALAN CUMMING ON STAGE AT DOME ) Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) will join iconic stage actor and performer Alan Cumming on stage for two numbers at Brighton Dome Concert Hall in October . On top of his myriad of accomplishments and accolades, Cumming has been
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will have the opportunity to see the full A range of this Renaissance man's talents Cumming Sings Sappy Songs when he brings his award-winning premiered at New York’s legendary show Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Café Carlyle and recently sold out Songs to Brighton Dome Concert Carnegie Hall. Hall . BGMC is extremely excited to jointly Inspired by his infamous post-show perform two of Alan’s favourite songs dressing room parties during his rearranged specially for the Chorus. Broadway run in Cabaret , Alan WHO’S THE BOSS The Chorus will also return to the Dome Concert Hall for their own Christmas show, Pull A Cracker, on BEHIND THE BAR? December 10 . This month Morgan Fabulous chats to former life For details and booking for both shows guard Rachel Midgley , who manages the Three view: www.brightondome.org Jolly Butchers on North Road in central Brighton.
) Rachel grew up in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire before moving to Bedford CARE QUALITY COMMISSION RATES where she spent most of her teenage life and started working in a bar at a local rugby club, where she used to play. She describes herself as shy, but working in LOCAL HIV CHARITY ‘OUTSTANDING’ a bar environment really helped her come out of her shell. She spent a year ) Local HIV charity The Sussex clear vision” the “response to individual working in Ricky's Cabaret Show Bar at the Yumbo Centre in Playa Del Ingles, Beacon has been rated ‘ outstanding ’ in needs was exceptional” and “staff went Gran Canaria, before finally moving to Brighton around 10 years ago with her a report published today by the Care the extra mile to support patients to partner, Gemma, who she will be marrying later this year. Quality Commission (CQC), the maintain independence.” Rachel loves the hospitality trade and her bubbly personality is ideally suited to independent regulator of all health and The CQC report also states that running a bar. She thrives in a pub environment and previously managed the social care services in England. inspectors saw several areas of Zone on St James Street for eight years alongside owner Sharon Barr . However, outstanding practice including: she wanted to take on the challenge of a more traditional venue serving food and • The flexibility of the service and local ales and took on the lease of the Rose Hill Tavern on Rose Hill Terrace ongoing adaptation of services to near Preston Circus for a couple of years before ending up at the Three Jolly meet the needs of patients. Butchers on North Road in 2016. • The engagement of patients and She enjoys every aspect of running a pub, believes that it is her customers that relatives in service design and make the job worthwhile and one day hopes that she will get the opportunity to The Beacon provides specialist support planning. own her own. In her spare time she loves socialising with friends, drinking and care for people living with HIV and • The oversight by the leadership team Jagerbombs, camping with her partner and spending time outdoors walking her provides a 10 bed inpatient unit and and trustees. dog. outpatient services to promote Simon Dowe , CEO of The Sussex independence and improve health. You will find Rachel at the Three Jolly Butchers , 59 North Road, Brighton, in the Beacon said: “I’m immensely proud of North Laines, close to Brighton train station. This traditional, yet modern and The inspection took place in March this the results of this report and of the stylish pub attracts a mixed clientele with their friendly staff serving high-end year and looked in detail at the charity’s professional, caring team at The Sussex traditional pub food. The bar boasts a cosy snug for private parties of 20-30 work, assessing the safety, Beacon. The staff here are incredibly people, features regular live music , open mic nights and a quiz with a top prize effectiveness, responsiveness, care and passionate about the service we provide of £150 every Thursday at 7.30pm . On Sundays they serve a traditional roast leadership provided. The Sussex and we’re delighted that those using dinner from 1pm accompanied by live jazz between 3-6pm . It’s one of the best Beacon achieved ‘outstanding’ and our services had only positive feedback. kept Sunday secrets in Brighton and well worth checking out. ‘good’ ratings on each of these areas, We’ve always put patients at the heart with an overall rating of ‘outstanding’. of everything we do and it’s fantastic High-end traditional pub food is served: Monday -Wednesday from 12 -3pm and that comes across.” 6pm -9pm ; Thursday -Saturday from 12 -9pm ; and Sunday from 1pm till sold The Care Quality Commission (CQC) out. The bar is dog and child-friendly and to make a reservation to eat call: found that The Sussex Beacon was an For more information view: 01273 608571 . For more information view www.three-jolly-butchers.co.uk “exceptionally well led service with a www.sussexbeacon.org.uk
18 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON ) WWW.GSCENE.COM POSITIVE WALKS HIV AND HEALTHY ) Positive Walks , a Brighton-based walking group for anyone affected by HIV/AIDS, offer monthly meet ups for walks in the countryside, to get fit, keep fit, blow away the cobwebs, socialise, keep the mind active and clear, or just to interact and connect with nature. Brighton resident Jason Lupi created Positive Walks in the spring of 2016. HIV+ for 24 years, Jason has always had a love of walking, with a keen interest in nature and wildlife. When the warmer months started each year he decided to go for long country walks as often as he could, taking advantage of the South Downs National Park. Through experiencing the benefits and rewards of getting out of the city and into the countryside, he started the group so others could join him and benefit from the experience. The group is primarily for anyone living with HIV. The daily rigour of taking pills, side effects, work, and the pressure of living with HIV was the main reason he opened a Facebook group; to offer others the opportunity to get away from their daily routines and a chance to connect with the natural environment around Brighton. Studies have proven that exposure to nature Unisex has a physiological effect on the mind, including stress relief, contentment and feelings of wonder and wellbeing which help Hairsalon with depression. Walking also helps lower blood pressure, it stimulates the brain and helps concentration. So with added light 18 St Georges Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EB physical exertion; it's great for both your body and mind. The walks are of mixed terrain and 01273 623 408 length; nothing too long or strenuous, to include most able-bodied people. Disabled access is a rarity, however it is sometimes available depending on the walking area. There The LGBT Community Safety Forum is an independent group of lesbian, gay, bisexual is no time or speed limit, so a relaxing and social walk is experienced by and trans* (LGBT) volunteers in Brighton & Hove. everyone taking part. Walks start around 10.30am in the morning. For more info visit: lgbt-help.com The number of members of the group has increased since its beginning and a regular small group manage to meet up regularly. It’s advisable to take along a LGBT SAFETY FORUM packed lunch and drinks, but the group sometimes stop at a pub or café at the end of the walk. All the details of the walks are included on the Facebook group PUBLI C MEETING and public transport is used to get to the meeting points. With summer at an end, the walks will still continue through the autumn with possibly even the odd walk WEDNESDAY 26 TH OCT during the winter. 7PM QUEENS HOTEL BRIGHTON BN1 1NS Positive Walks’ Facebook group is a closed group for confidentiality reasons, so if you’re interested in joining the walks contact Jason on [email protected] Come along to our Annual General Meeting and learn about to be added to the email notifications. the work that we have undertaken over the past 12 months. Paul, a group member, said: “I lost my husband of 17 years to cancer four years Meet members from our partner organisations and ago suddenly, and then after a one-time indiscretion became HIV+ just over two discovermore about the work we do together. years ago. I became introvert and reclusive through the time after dealing with This is your opportunity to talk about your safety both loss and life-changing situations. I met with Jason and we discussed his concerns/experiences in a safe and inclusive environment. ambition on the start-up of this group. Although the group is in its infancy, I find it warm, welcoming and inclusive without stigma. The walks arranged and attended are well thought out for all abilities, local, and a great avenue for socialising both during and after. It makes a change to be away from the pub, and may they long A guest speaker from HEALTHWATCH will also be in continue and prosper.” attendance to talk about the work they do within the city. Duncan, another group member, added: “Moving back to the UK in 2011, after If you require assistance/support to access the meeting please living in Spain for 12 years, I knew very few people. Within 18 months I was email [email protected] or call 01273 855620 Option 3 diagnosed with HIV and cancer. There were many complications and when I was eventually well enough to start going out, I found myself almost totally isolated. A British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter will be in attendance. Going on the walks has given me a chance to meet new people and try to regain • Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum is is a member of The LGBT Community Groups Network, funded by the Rainbow Fund my confidence. I've always loved the countryside, but finding the motivation to • Listening Ear Service provided by the Samaritans • This Advert was paid for with a grant from the Rainbow Fund
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Mermaid , because it’s such a good story and I can really relate to Ariel because she’s really optimistic, ambitious and young like me (lol) and obviously the best Disney princess.” What can people expect from CINEBRA? “Like, I mean, obviously it’s near Halloween and it’s about spooky things, so expect to be SPOOKED! There’s gonna be like blood and guts and poltergeists and loads of information and facts. We’ve been doing plenty of research to give you all the best knowledge on our favourite films! I’ve been writing some really cool songs for it as well, we’re a bit nervous to sing in front of people but hopefully we will be really good.” Why CINEBRA? “CINEBRA, for me, means like a really good way to just showcase our talents, because in school people always thought we were weird, but now we’re in college we can really show the world what we’re made of. We’re strong, we’re fab, we’re CINEBRA! PS also I really want the YouTube CINEBRA channel to take off because Zoella earns £1.12 a A HISTORY OF HORROR WITH MEGAN & SOPHIE minute and imagine what you could do with that.” Morgan Fabulous chats with Lydia L’Scabies and Rococo CINEBRA was first performed as short sketches at Revenge Nightclub during the girl's appearances Chanel about their upcoming theatrically inspired production at the Powder Room which hosts the finest of CINEBRA – A History of Horror. Rupaul's Drag Race Alumni, prides itself on being the most creatively motivated show in town and where each resident (Crystal Lubrikunt, Lydia history and the movie industry. She also likes L'Scabies, and Rococo Chanel) comes up with big jumpers and her custom inhaler! new material either inspired by the headline act, Whats your favourite movie Sophie? or drawing from current affairs, character icons “Well you’d know that if you watched mine and and sometimes nostalgia! Megan’s MOVIE TAG series on our YouTube The show, with plenty of one liner’s, original channel! Give it a watch, and don’t forget to songs and what I have been told is, 'a plot like, share and subscribe!” twist', is on Saturday , October 29 at the What are your plans for the 29th? Nightingale Rooms above the Grand Central pub “Me and Megan feel very passionately about near Brighton Station. If you can’t wait until horror movies, so as it’s Halloween we’re then check out their YouTube videos and social delivering a performative seminar on the media accounts by searching for CINEBRA. History of Horror!” CINEBRA What should people expect? ) Saturday , October 29 , 8-11pm ) A unique concept, derived from both girl’s “Original songs, laughs, a lot of learning and Nightingale Rooms above Grand Central pub love of film and characterisation, the show is maybe even some scares and stuff, but don’t 29-30 Surrey Street, Brighton, BN1 3PA based around two socially awkward movie buffs, worry too much because we scare ourselves Megan and Sophie. You can find them both on quite easily. If you ever feel nervous just keep YouTube reviewing movies and getting up to telling yourself ‘It’s only a Seminar, It’s only a mischief. With Halloween fast approaching, Seminar, It’s only a Seminar…’” their first stand alone live show will be based on classic horror movies from the 1920s. Both Why CINEBRA? actors come from a theatrical and musical “We wanted something that sort of rhymed background, and have been on the Brighton with cinema and because we’re girls we thought scene for a few years, performing at the CINEBRA would be funny. We rate movies in fabulous Powder Room and FOMO at Revenge . 'Bras' not 'Stars' because they’re just as For the first time this year, Lydia was irrelevant and supportive.” nominated in the Favourite Entertainer (Drag) Megan is also 17 years old, artistic and fun- Category at the Golden Handbag Awards. loving with a passion for movies and make up. They decided it was time that Brighton had a When she's not at college doing her A-levels little more variety in its drag culture and came you can find her hanging out in H&M with her up with Megan and Sophie. The characters are friends Abigail or Sophie, who she's been best based upon exaggerated parodies of teenage friends with since year four (IKR). At the movie fanatics and geeks and together they moment they’re focusing on running their form the duo CINEBRA. An amalgamation of the YouTube channel CINEBRA because they really words Cinema and Bra, for obvious reasons. want to get noticed and share what they love with their new friends on the internet! Sophie, is just 17 years old and goes to college with Megan. She's a celiac asthmatic who is Whats your favourite movie Megan? allergic to most things, and really likes film “I always say the Disney classic The Little
22 GSCENE THE RAINBOW FUND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS AT THE POST-PRIDE GRANTS CEREMONY ) The Rainbow Fund supported young and old people, trans people, people with HIV, people with mental health issues and the organisations who support them, at the Rainbow Fund Pride Awards last month (Sept 21) at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel . The annual post-Pride awards ceremony were hosted by Lola Lasagne and dignitaries in attendance included The Mayor of Brighton & Hove , Cllr Pete West and a host of local scene personalities and politicians, including: Miss Jason , Davina Sparkle , David Raven , Cllr Phelim MacCafferty , CHRIS GULL , Chair of the Rainbow Fund Conveyor of the Greens , and Adrian Morris the Labour Councillor for Queens Park. Chris Gull , Chair of the Rainbow Fund , thanked Brighton Pride organisers for once again delivering on their funding commitment to donate £1 a head for every ticket sold this at this year’s Pride to the Rainbow Fund and thanked all other groups who fundraise year round for the Fund, including Bear-Patrol , Brighton Gay Men's Chorus , Brighton Bear Weekend , all the people who make personal donations and local LGBT businesses. He made special mention of the support of the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel who, through their sponsorship arrangement with Pride, donated the room and hospitality for the awards ceremony. Chris said: “In the present difficult times when statutory authorities are making savage cutbacks to funding of all the voluntary sector, the money that comes from Pride each year should be seen by everyone as a huge windfall. The Rainbow Fund take very seriously their responsibilities to Pride and to everyone who makes a Brighton Bear Weekend presents FTMB donation to the fund to ensure we get best value for money from every grant we give. with a grant of £1,508 to enable them to double their social meetings to two a month. This year, for the first time, we have issued contracts to recipients of all grants for them to produce regular evaluations of their work during the year.” Pride 2016 raised £90,000 for the Rainbow Fund made up of £1 a head from every ticket sold for Preston Park and the Pride Village Party , which generated £70,414. The rest came from official Pride fundraisers, including the 'official' Pride parties on the night of Pride, which raised £3,282 . However, bucketing on the Pride Parade this year raised a disappointing £1,679 towards the overall total. Lola Lasagne said: “I’ve been supporting fundraising for the LGBT+ communities in Brighton & Hove for years and feel really proud to support this event. I can honestly say tonight I’ve learnt about some organisations I didn’t even know existed and will go away and make it my mission to find out more about them. That's what makes events like this so important.” Morgan Fabulous presents LUNCH POSITIVE with a grant of £10,066 The following organisations received grants this year: towards the cost of providing a healthy meal each Friday for people with HIV.
David Raven , aka Maisie Trollette , presents Brighton GEMS with a grant of £2,720 The awards ceremony was hosted by LOLA LASAGNE to enable them to add a second daytime meeting to their monthly Friday evening meetings.
The Mayor of Brighton & Hove , Cllr Pete West presents the LGBT COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM with a grant of £12,514 for core costs, a self-defence course and a new Outreach programme. David Pollikett , aka Davina Sparkle , presents ACCESSIBILITY MATTERS with a grant of £1,974 towards core Chris Sandland MBE presents ALLSORTS Youth Project costs of running the project which delivers access to Pride for disabled people. with a grant of £5,000 for their work with young trans people at Transformers .
Cllr Adrian Morris presents MINDOUT , the LGBT mental health project with a grant of £4,889 to support Out of the Blue , a suicide prevention and peer support Carole Todd presents RADIO REVERB with a grant of £2,000 to continue supporting group and a further weekly social peer support group for all MindOut service users. the HIV Happy Hour weekly radio show dealing with issues surrounding HIV.
Cllr Phelim Mac Cafferty , Convenor of the Greens , Sophie Cook , broadcaster presents BLUEPRINT 22 , a young person’s project, with a grant of £10,098 for and motivational speaker, presents TRANS CAN SPORT with a grant Work it Out , a project supporting 60 young people who have experienced barriers to of £5,000 to help transgender and gender variant people have access to sport. employment, enterprise and education because of their sexuality or gender.
Hervet Guyat , owner of New Steine Hotel , presents PEER ACTION with a grant of £6,493 towards core costs Danny Dwyer , from Bear-Patrol , presents OLDER AND OUT with a grant and for them to continue providing therapies and yoga sessions for people with HIV. of £5,010 to help continue their once a month social club for older LGBT+ people.
Jason Sutton , aka Miss Jason , presents LEGENDS with a special award from the organisers of Brighton Pride to Jason Sutton , aka Miss Jason , presents RAINBOW CHORUS with recognise their fundraising for the Rainbow Fund during Pride weekend and their agrant of £6,850 towards core funding and to develop the work of RC+ which provides sponsorship of the Legends Cabaret Tent amounting this year to over £10,000 . a platform for people who just want to sing and don't want to perform at concerts. 24 GSCENE R Fatshionista “I started going to Allsorts in 2013 when I moved here from my home country. Growing up I never accepted my sexuality and my weight. Personally, coming to Britain was a very hard experience for me, dealing with undiagnosed PTSD and bulimia in combination with the isolation that came with leaving friends and family. “When I started going to Allsorts I was very shy and I didn't dare to eat in front of people. The more I went, the more I came out of my P
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l O press. Gscene cannot be held responsible for 9pm R from a show or you can give us a tenuous link to a show you any changes or alterations to the listings l GROSVENOR BAR cabaret: Stephanie can perform it. Who doesn't love to belt out a showtune in a musical theatre bar? A Von Clitz 9.30pm match made in heaven! We don't care if you've performed a song a thousand times or SATURDAY 1 l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm if it’s your first time holding a mic, we're all there to have a good time, sing along and dance the night away.” l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY 7 Sins 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Saturday Club 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 4pm l PARIS HOUSE Live Jazz 4pm ; TC’s ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Fri (21 ) is BROADWAY LOUNGE launch night, with the l BAR REVENGE Club Warm-Up 9pm Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm upstairs theatre space now a fully functional bar with gilded screens and a cosy l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Fusion: l POISON IVY karaoke: drag host 12pm environment from 9pm . DJ Peter Castle 11pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Lola Lasagne ) l BOUTIQUE Saturday Sessions: DJ Klipz 9.30pm HALLOWEEN Sat (29 ) AMERICAN HORROR HALLOWEEN PARTY from 8pm & giveaways 10pm l REVENGE WTF!: DJs Missy B & Patch on with ghoulish shots and horrific playlist giving you the willies. Characters from the l CHARLES ST Fierce: DJs Lil Alex, Grant level 1; Vocal House on level 2 11.30pm show, evil bewigged Trumps, hairy demented Bushes or crazed Kartrashians welcome! Knowles, Leeroy 9pm l SUBLINE Men’s Room: DJ Screwpulous l DR BRIGHTONS Saturday Session: DJ 9pm Tony B 9.30pm l ZONE cabaret: Sally Vate 10pm 3.30pm ; roasts 12 –3pm manager, James Darby: sandwiches & chat l MARINE TAVERN Roasts 12 -5pm ; Drag 8.30pm SUNDAY 2 Open Mic with Stephanie Von Clitz 9pm l CHARLES STREET Studio 150 10.30pm BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Jane’s karaoke 8pm l l PARIS HOUSE live music: Areacode l LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Mad l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: 6pm ; TC’s Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm Monday 9.30pm Sophie Causbrook 8.30pm l POISON IVY Sunday Spotlight: Bambi l MARINE TAVERN Monday Madness l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos Boo 2pm 8pm karaoke 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Elsie Crumpet l POISON IVY Karaoke 7pm l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS & Karen Dalton 6pm & 9.30pm Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 10pm l SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 12pm Screwpulous 9pm TUESDAY 4 CAMELFORD ARMS roasts & select l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ Lewis l l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Jazz Roast Osborne 9pm menu 12pm–till gone ; Bear Bash, Free 3pm ; Sunday roasts 1-6pm Food & Raffle 5pm l BAR REVENGE Karaoke with Liz 9pm l CHARLES ST cabaret: Miss Jason l MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry 7.30pm 7.30pm ; Sally’s Rock & Roll Bingo 8.30pm MONDAY 3 l POISON IVY Student Night: host Tammy l DR BRIGHTONS Showtune Sunday 1pm l BAR BROADWAY Ross Cameron’s Just Copper 8pm l DTM C.A.Y.A Sunday Chill 5pm After Work Big Showbiz Quiz: cash & boozy l QUEEN’S ARMS Victoria Sponge’s Big l LEGENDS BAR cabaret: Martha D’Arthur prizes 6.30pm ; Meet new Bar & Theatre Balls Bingo 9pm PICS FROM BOUTIQUE GSCENE OUT & ABOUT 29
OCTOBER LISTINGS
BOUTIQUE BRIGHTON SAUNA ) 2 Boyces St @ West St, BN11AN, 01273 327607 www.boutiqueclubbrighton.com ) 75 Grand Parade , BN2 9JA, Tel: 01273 689966 www.thebrightonsauna.com ) OPEN daily from 1pm –very late . Boutique karaoke suites are ideal for staff ) OPEN Mon –Thur 10 –1am ; Fri 10am then no close through till 1am on Mon parties, birthdays, whatever! Karaoke packages from £15pp include 2 hours in karaoke ) The Brighton Sauna is the perfect place for socialising and meeting new people. suites, 2 cocktails & a shot.Contact Rebecca on 07583 028735 to book one today! You will be greeted at the door by a team friendly staff who are experts at making ) FOOD all day , every day till midnight newcomers to the gay scene feel right at home. TBS boys promise: “No matter what ) DRINK PROMOS Mon –Fri : bottles of Moet £50 & Veuve £60. Fri & Sat :5 J- size, age or type you are, this is a no-attitude venue where everyone fits in, and you'll Bombs for £5 and 2-4-1 selected cocktails. feel comfortable and relaxed. Our staff are on hand to give advice and look after you, ) HALLOWEEN Sat (29 ) is the start an epic HALLOWEEN so take the plunge, and come along to see us. You won't regret it!” WEEKEND with the club turned into a derelict mental If it’s your first visit to a sauna, you’re nervous, or you've lots of questions then not institution, free shot drops and a dose of terrifying tracks only are the Brighton Sauna boys on hand to show you around, but there’s also the courtesy of DJ Klipz from 10pm . Best dressed wins £150 new BRIGHTON SAUNA CHAT ROOM where you can chat to guys before even cash prize and free entry for a year! ) Sun (30 ) is the arriving! Visit: www.thebrightonsauna.com/sauna-chat-room/ FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY for all ages with roof terrace Z P I
L BBQ from 1pm . ) CARRY ON SCREAMING on Mon (31 )
K Brighton Sauna venue is modern, clean, with a brand new steam room, 12-man
J D at the Ultimate Halloween West Street Take Over party at 7pm . jacuzzi, cinema, free hot drinks, smoking area, private cabins, filtered water, towels, lockers, computers, super-fast WiFi, large lounge with 70” TV, masseurs and a cafe & ) REGULARS Start the weekend early on Thur at CASA BOUTIQUE with DJ Lady licensed bar. You’ll be safe at all times, and won't be pushed into anything you don't Lola from 9pm . ) Fri is i- CANDY with Boutique’s resident DJ Franco from 10pm . want to do. Some people come for the facilities and nothing more. ) SATURDAY SESSIONS from 10pm with the West End’s finest DJ Klipz , free shot drops and giveaways: VIP Booth (15 ) and Zara Voucher (22 ). ) REGULARS TBS NAKED DAYS every Wed from 11 –1am and every Sun 12pm –close . You get a small towel for drips and a regular towel to shower, but NO towels can be worn at all on Naked days. The Brighton Sauna boys say: “Some guys try to hide their bits behind the small towel but seriously - nobody cares! It's about l REVENGE Get Em Off!: Miss Jason hosts l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm letting it all hang out, and feeling free! What better way to chill out at the end of the amateur strip night + cash prizes & DJs weekend - give it a try, it's a fantastic day.” Toby & Trick 11pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Tom’s Film THURSDAY 6 BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Total Request Night: free hotdogs/popcorn 8.30pm l l SUBLINE Steam 9pm Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm FRIDAY 7 l VELVET JACKS Quiz Night 7.45pm for l ZONE Cabaret: Stone & Street 10pm BAR REVENGE FOMO warm-up 9pm BAR 7 @CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs 9pm 8pm start l l l BOUTIQUE CASA Boutique: DJ Lady Lola l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 5pm 10pm l BAR REVENGE RuPaul’s Drag Race: All SATURDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 5 l CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash Stars 2 screening with Lydia L’Scabies 8pm ; l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY 7 Sins 9pm l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy Quiz 9pm Pop-Tartz Warm-Up 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 6pm Jane 9pm l CHARLES ST Throwback Thursday: DJ l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Glitter: l BAR REVENGE WTF warm-up 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox Preview 6pm Ruby Roo & hostess Ms Joan Bond 9pm DJ Steve Lush 11pm l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Fusion: l BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for Your Life: l DTM TBA - check DTM’s website 9pm l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ Franco 10pm DJ Peter Castle 11pm host Crystal Lubrikunt & prizes 9pm l GROSVENOR BAR Mabel’s Bonna Bingo l CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 6pm l BOUTIQUE Saturday Sessions: DJ Klipz & l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Ice: DJ 8.30pm l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ Leeroy giveaways 10pm Claire Fuller 11pm l MARINE TAVERN Back to the 80s 8pm 9pm l CHARLES ST Fierce: DJs Lil Alex, Grant l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 11am l PARIS HOUSE live music: Fleur de Paris l DR BRIGHTONS House Rules: DJ Nick Knowles, Leeroy 9pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 2- 8pm Hirst 9.30pm l DR BRIGHTONS Decadance Party: DJs 3.30pm l POISON IVY Thursday Night Live: Ruby l DTM Cruise 9pm Tony B, Liam Keegan, Lizzie Curious & Ant l CHARLES ST Drag With No Name’s Silly Galore 9pm l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s karaoke 9pm Nichols 8pm Willy Wednesdays: games/cash prizes 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Miss Jason l MARINE TAVERN Friday Night Project: l DTM The Jungle: DJ Marcia 9pm l DTM Le Cock Sportif: sportswear 9pm 9.30pm Stephanie Von Clitz & guest 8.30pm l GROSVENOR BAR cabaret: Davina l MARINE TAVERN Sat the Word 9pm l REVENGE FOMO: DJs 11pm l POISON IVY karaoke: drag host 12pm Sparkle 9.30pm l POISON IVY Poison Ivy’s Got Talent l SUBLINE Brace Yourself 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Gabriella l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm Heat 1: host Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Quiz: £150 Parrish 9.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Saturday Club 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Sally Vate in Cabaret & jackpot 7.30pm l REVENGE Pop Tartz DJs on level 1; l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm ; TC’s Joyful Candy 9.30pm Anthem DJs on level 2 10.30pm Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm 30 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM CAMELFORD ARMS + CHARLES STREET & ENVY
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CAMELFORD ARMS CHARLES STREET BAR ) 30-31 Camelford St, BN2 1TQ, Tel: 01273 622386, www.camelfordarms.com ) 8 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA, Tel: 01273 624091, www.charles-street.com ) OPEN daily from 12pm . The most dog-friendly pub in town. ) OPEN daily from 12pm . ) FOOD Mon –Sat 12 –8pm . ) FOOD Mon –Sat 12 –9pm ; Sunday roasts & select menu 12pm –till gone; ) AFTER WORK PROMOS All drinks half price 5–9pm Mon –Sat and all night on SENIORS' LUNCH on Wed 2–3.30pm , two courses £7.50 . Sun from 8.30pm after the cabaret. Offer excludes sparkling wine & cocktails. ) HALLOWEEN Monday (31 ) is the Camelford’s ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sun (16 ) is Davina Sparkle ’s BIRTHDAY BASH with HALLOWEEN PARTY with spooky décor from 7pm . the scene’s finest performers raising funds for the Wedding Wishing Well Foundation from 7.30pm . Joining Davina on the stage: ) REGULARS Sun is the BEAR BASH with free food and Tiara Thunderpussy , Miss Jason , Sophie , Elesha a raffle from 5pm . ) Thur is the BIG CASH QUIZ with a Moses as Whitney Houston, Laura Nixon , Dave Lynn ,
£300 cash prize, free sarnies and great atmosphere from E L
K Miss Penny and many more. Davina says: “Come join me R
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A N I Birthday, LOL! The acts joining me are so amazing and we will V A
D be raising funds for a charity close to my heart.” l POISON IVY karaoke: drag host 12pm l SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ ) HALLOWEEN Five days of frighteningly fabulous parties from Thur (27 )– Mon l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Sandra Screwpulous 9pm (31 ). Thur (27 ) is THROWBACK THURSDAY FRIGHT NIGHT with the devilish 9.30pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Jazz Roast Joan Bond kicking off the Halloween weekend with DJ Ruby Roo spinning guilty REVENGE WTF!: DJs Missy B & Patch 3pm ; roasts 1-6pm l pleasures, giveaways and drink deals from £1 including a bottle of becks from 9pm , on level 1; Vocal House on level 2 11.30pm entry £1 . ) Enter the FRUITY FRIDAY FIX: CIRCUS OF HORROR on Fri (28 ) with l SUBLINE Rubber Reunion 10pm Clowns, Clowns and more Clowns from 9pm , free entry all night and 2-for-1 on l ZONE cabaret: Spice 10pm MONDAY 10 l BAR BROADWAY Ross Cameron’s Just select cocktails. ) Get your freak on at FIERCE: FREAK OUT on Sat (29 ) with very After Work Big Showbiz Quiz: cash & boozy bloody cocktails from 9pm . Dress to distress with free bottles of bubbly given away SUNDAY 9 prizes 6.30pm to the best dressed at midnight! BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Jane’s karaoke CHARLES STREET Studio 150 l l ) Sun (30 ) is Martha D’Arthur ’s HALLOWEEN 8pm 10.30pm CABARET SPECIAL with host Sally Vate from 7.30pm . l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: l LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Mad
R Martha says: “Sally and I will be ghoulishly gleeful singing
Jennie Castell 8.30pm Monday 9.30pm U H
T lots of Halloween faves and telling a ghost story or two so l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos l MARINE TAVERN Monday Madness R A ’ D
+ karaoke 9pm 8pm there’ll be some bumps in the night! I also have a fabulous A H
BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS POISON IVY karaoke 7pm T surprise performance up my sleeve, which I’m very excited l l R A
Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm M about!” l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 12pm ) Go out with a bang on Mon (31 ) at HORROR STUDIO 150 featuring guest l CAMELFORD ARMS roasts & select TUESDAY 11 cabaret (details on Charles St Facebook page), fun, games and drinks for £1.50, l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ Lewis menu 12pm–till gone ; Bear Bash, Free including: select singles, bottles or pints. Entry £2 , donated to the Rainbow Fund . Food & Raffle 5pm Osborne 9pm BAR REVENGE Karaoke with Liz 9pm l CHARLES ST Cabaret: Lucinda Lashes l ) REGULARS CABARET every Sun at 7.30pm : Miss Jason (2), Lucinda Lashes MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry 7.30pm 7.30pm ; Sally’s Rock & Roll Bingo 8.30pm l (9) and Myra Dubois (23 ); Sally Vate ’s ROCK & ROLL BINGO from 8.30pm . l POISON IVY Student Night: host Tammy l DR BRIGHTONS Showtunes Sunday ) Wed is the return of Drag With No Name’ s SILLY WILLY WEDNESDAYS at 1pm Copper 8pm QUEEN’S ARMS Victoria Sponge’s Big 9pm . l DTM C.A.Y.A Sunday Chill 5pm l Balls Bingo 9pm l LEGENDS BAR cabaret: Lizzy Drip REVENGE Get Em Off!: Miss Jason hosts 3.30pm ; roasts 12 –3pm l l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 11am amateur strip night, cash prizes & DJs Toby l MARINE TAVERN roasts 12 -5pm ; Drag WEDNESDAY 12 l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 2- Open Mic with Stephanie Von Clitz 9pm & Trick 11pm l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy 3.30pm THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Tom’s Film Jane 9pm l PARIS HOUSE live music: Areacode l l CHARLES ST Drag With No Name’s Silly 6pm ; TC’s Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm Night: free hotdogs/popcorn 8.30pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox Preview 6pm Willy Wednesdays: games/cash prizes 9pm VELVET JACKS Quiz Night 7.45pm for BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for Your Life: l POISON IVY Sunday Spotlight: Electric l l l DTM Le Cock Sportif: sportswear 9pm 8pm start host Crystal Lubrikunt & prizes 9pm Blue 5pm l MARINE TAVERN Say the Word 9pm BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Ice: DJ l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Rose Garden l l PARIS HOUSE live jazz: Sam Carlese 6pm & 9.30pm Claire Fuller 11pm Trio 8pm
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DOCTOR BRIGHTONS GROSVENOR ) 16-17 Kings Rd, BN1 1NE, Tel: 01273 208113 www.doctorbrightons.co.uk ) 16 Western Street, Hove, BN1 2PG, www.thegrosvenorbar.com ) OPEN Mon –Thur 3pm –midnight ; Fri & Sat 1pm –2am ; Sun 1pm –midnight . ) OPEN daily from noon –late . ) DRINK PROMOS All day Sun –Thur ; 1pm –close on Fri ; 1–7pm on Sat . ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Bask in the glamour and BOGOF Cocktails all day Sun –Fri , till 7pm on Sat . Free pool with every round daily. flamboyance of Miss Pooh La May on Saturday (15 ), who ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sat (8) sees Doctor Brighton’s will be tearing up the Grosvenor stage with lots of audience team up with the Decadance Group to bring you resident participation from 10pm . Pooh La May says: “My show will Y A
award-winning DJ Tony B and guests Liam Keegan , Lizzie M be a bit camp and I’ll be performing show tunes and a bit of
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T Curious and Ant Nichols from 8pm . Wayne Durant of swing. The Grosvenor has a fab mix of clientele and I am H N O A R Doctor Brighton’s says: “As a gift to our amazing customers, O really looking forward to it. Hope to see you there!” P U D
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Y ) REGULARS Thursday is BONNA BINGO with Mabel from 8.30pm . Friday is A your attendance and arrive early to ensure you get in!” W KARAOKE with the glamorous Mysterry from 9pm . Saturday is CABARET time ) HALLOWEEN Sat (29 ) is Doctor Brighton’s HALLOWEEN BALL with DJ Tony B from 10pm : Stephanie Von Clitz (1), Davina Sparkle (8), Pooh La May (15 ). digging up the tunes from 9.30pm . Sally Vate (22 ) and Maisie Trollette (29 ). ) REGULARS The SATURDAY SESSION is with DJ Tony B heating up the dancefloor from 9.30pm . ) FUNKY FRIDAY is with DJ Nick Hirst spinning tunes to get you moving from 9.30pm . ) Fri (7) is HOUSE RULES , a monthly night of l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos decadent house with DJ Nick Hirst from 9.30pm . SATURDAY 15 + karaoke 9pm BAR 7 @CRAWLEY 7 Sins 9pm l l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 6pm Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm BAR REVENGE WTF warm-up 9pm l l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 12pm BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Fusion: l POISON IVY Poison Ivy’s Got Talent l l CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, free Heat 2: host Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm FRIDAY 14 DJ Peter Castle 11pm food & raffle 5pm ; roasts & select menu BAR 7 @CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs 9pm BOUTIQUE Saturday Sessions: DJ Klipz l QUEEN’S ARMS Sally Vate in Cabaret & l l 12pm–till gone l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 5pm & giveaways 10pm Candy 9.30pm l CHARLES ST cabaret: Davina Sparkle’s BAR REVENGE RuPaul’s Drag Race: All CHARLES ST Fierce: DJs Lil Alex, Grant l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm l l Birthday Fundraiser for the Wedding Wishing Stars 2 screening with Lydia L’Scabies 8pm ; Knowles, Leeroy 9pm Well Foundation: Tiara Thunderpussy, Miss Pop-Tartz Warm-Up 9pm l DR BRIGHTONS Saturday Session: DJ Jason, Sophie, Elesha Moses as Whitney BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Glitter: THURSDAY 13 l Tony B 9.30pm Houston, Laura Nixon, Dave Lynn, Miss BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Total Request DJ Steve Lush 11pm l l DTM The Jungle: DJ Marcia 9pm Penny & more 7.30pm Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ Franco 10pm l l GROSVENOR BAR cabaret: Pooh La DR BRIGHTONS Showtunes Sunday BAR REVENGE FOMO warm-up 9pm CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 6pm l l l May 9.30pm 1pm BOUTIQUE CASA Boutique: DJ Lady CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ l l l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm DTM C.A.Y.A Sunday Chill 5pm Lola 10pm Leeroy 9pm l l MARINE TAVERN Saturday Club 9pm LEGENDS BAR cabaret: Dave Lynn CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash DR BRIGHTONS Funky Friday: DJ Nick l l l l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm ; TC’s 3.30pm ; roasts 12 –3pm Quiz 9pm Hirst 9.30pm Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm MARINE TAVERN roasts 12 -4pm ; Drag CHARLES ST Throwback Thursday: DJ DTM Cruise 9pm l l l l POISON IVY karaoke: drag host 12pm Open Mic with Stephanie Von Clitz 9pm Ruby Roo & hostess Ms Joan Bond 9pm GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s karaoke l l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Cosmic PARIS HOUSE live music: Areacode DTM TBA - check DTM’s website 9pm 9pm l l 9.30pm 6pm ; TC’s Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm GROSVENOR BAR Mabel’s Bonna MARINE TAVERN pre-Scrum drinks l l l REVENGE WTF!: DJs Missy B & Patch on POISON IVY Sunday Spotlight: Jade Bingo 8.30pm 8pm l level 1; Vocal House on level 2 11.30pm Justine 5pm MARINE TAVERN Back to the 80s POISON IVY karaoke: drag host 12pm l l l SUBLINE Men’s Room: DJ Screwpulous QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Miss Penny 8pm POISON IVY Thursday Night Live: QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Tiara l l l 9pm 6pm & 9.30pm Alisha James 9pm Thunderpussy 9.30pm l ZONE cabaret: Sally Vate 10pm SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Stephanie Von REVENGE Pop Tartz DJs 10.30pm l l l Screwpulous 9pm Clitz 9.30pm SUBLINE The Big Scrum sportswear l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Jazz Roast REVENGE FOMO: DJs 11pm night 10pm SUNDAY 16 l l 3pm ; Sunday roasts 1-6pm SUBLINE Brace Yourself 9pm ZONE cabaret: Miss Jason 10pm l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Jane’s karaoke 8pm l l VELVET JACKS Live music: Mike THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Quiz: £150 l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: JP l l Newsham & guests 3.30pm jackpot 7.30pm Christian 8.30pm GSCENE 33
129 St James Street www.thepoisonivy.co.uk f PoisonIvy Kemptown ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– KARAOKE WITH DRAG HOST MON-THU 5PM -midnight FRI noon-11 PM • SAT & SUN noon-midnight EVERYDAY MON-THUR 7-11 PM FRI/SAT/SUN noon-11 PM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– POISON IVY’S GOT TALENT AUDITIONS EVERY WED IN OCT 8PM HOSTED BY STEPHANIE VON CLITZ WITH GUEST JUDGES • £500 PRIZE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– STUDENT NIGHT EVERY TUE 8PM HOSTED BY TAMMY COPPER HALF PRICE BAR/PINTS £2/HOUSE DOUBLE £2.50 ALL BOTTLES £2 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CABARET THURSDAY 9pm 6TH RUBY GALORE 13 TH ALISHA LASHES 20 TH TBC 27 TH STEPHANIE VON CLITZ SUNDAY 5pm 2ND BAMBI BOO 9TH ELECTRIC BLUE 16 TH JADE JUSTINE 23 RD CANDI RELL 30 TH TBC ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DRINK OFFERS FRI & SAT 12-7 PM / SUN 12-5 PM Doubles bar £3/Stella & Stowford Press £3 pint 34 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM LEGENDS BAR & LEGENDS BASEMENT CLUB OCTOBER LISTINGS
LEGENDS BAR LEGENDS BASEMENT CLUB ) 31-34 Marine Parade, BN2 1TR Tel: 01273 624462, www.legendsbrighton.com ) 31-34 Marine Parade, BN2 1TR Tel: 01273 624462, www.legendsbrighton.com ) OPEN daily from 11am –5am ) OPEN Mon (31 ), Wed & Fri –Sun from 11pm . ) FOOD Mon –Sat 12 –5pm ; Sunday lunch 12 –3pm . ) DRINK PROMOS £2 drinks all night Sun & Wed ) DRINK PROMOS Buy one bottle of wine, get the second half price, Mon –Fri ) HALLOWEEN Sun (30 ) is HALLOWEEN POP!CANDY with DJ Claire Fuller 12 –11pm . spinning tunes to terrify, £2 drinks all night. Mon (31 ) is the BASEMENT CLUB’S ) HALLOWEEN Monday (31 ) is the MAD MONDAY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL with HALLOWEEN FREAK SHOW SPECIAL with a guest DJ and drink deals to blow the the legendary Miss Jason , one of the campest creations on the UK cabaret scene, cobwebs off. from 9.30pm . ) REGULARS Wed is ICE with DJ Claire Fuller spinning ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Round off your weekend with a chart/house/r&b. ) Fri is GLITTER with DJ Steve Lush E L spot of top CABARET every Sunday from 3.30pm : Martha T spinning chart/disco classics. ) Sat is FUSION with DJ S A C D’Arthur (2), Lizzy Drip (9) and Dave Lynn (16 ). )
R Peter Castle . Sun is POP!CANDY with DJ Claire Fuller E T E
P sweetening up the end of your weekend with a sprinkling of
) ‘CURL UP & DYE’ on Sun (23 ) with Lisa Q Jones , J D sugary tracks from 11pm . DJ Claire says: “Pop!Candy has Hairdresser to the stars and Amateur Theoretical Physicist S
E grown and developed its own fan base and is busy, camp and fun every Sunday!” N
O from 3.30pm . A creation of Charlie Hides , Lisa Q Jones, J
Q “cousin of the raucous Laquisha Jonz”, is outrageous, A S I L outspoken and utterly politically incorrect! Night: free hotdogs/popcorn 8.30pm Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm ) Sun (30 ) is CABARET with one of the South’s most outrageous drag acts, l VELVET JACKS Quiz Night 7.45pm for l BAR REVENGE FOMO warm-up 9pm Lucinda Lashes , who’ll be treading the boards in her six-inchers from 3.30pm . 8pm start l BOUTIQUE CASA Boutique: DJ Lady Lola Lucinda says: “On the day I will be singing my lungs out 10pm and getting involved with the crowd hopefully making sure l CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash they have a great time. People can expect the unexpected. I WEDNESDAY 19 Quiz 9pm l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy am not politically correct in any shape or form! My songs l CHARLES ST Throwback Thursday: DJ Jane 9pm S Ruby Roo & hostess Ms Joan Bond 9pm are very eclectic and my vocal range makes people doubt if E H BAR BROADWAY Jukebox Preview 6pm S l A l DTM TBA - check DTM’s website 9pm it’s actually me singing. They think I mime - I don’t. I enjoy L BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for Your Life: A l GROSVENOR BAR Mabel’s Bonna Bingo D l
chatting with the audience and like the odd vodka and diet N I host Crystal Lubrikunt & prizes 9pm C 8.30pm U now and again!” L l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Ice: DJ l MARINE TAVERN Back to the 80s 8pm Claire Fuller 11pm Get there early to not only secure yourself a seat at the front, but to also chow down l POISON IVY Thursday Night Live: TBA BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 11am on one of Legends’ delicious Sunday roasts , served 12 –3pm . l 9pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 2- l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Davina Sparkle 3.30pm 9.30pm l CHARLES ST Drag With No Name’s Silly l REVENGE FOMO: DJs 11pm Willy Wednesdays: games/cash prizes 9pm MONDAY 17 TUESDAY 18 l SUBLINE Brace Yourself 9pm l DTM Le Cock Sportif: sportswear 9pm BAR BROADWAY Ross Cameron’s Just BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ Lewis l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Quiz: £150 l l MARINE TAVERN Poker Night: cash After Work Big Showbiz Quiz: cash & boozy Osborne 9pm l jackpot 7.30pm prizes 7pm prizes 6.30pm BAR REVENGE Karaoke with Liz 9pm l PARIS HOUSE live music: Ollie Bowe CHARLES STREET Studio 150 MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry 7.30pm l l l Piano Trio 8pm 10.30pm POISON IVY Student Night: host Tammy FRIDAY 21 l POISON IVY karaoke with drag host 6pm BAR 7 @CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs 9pm LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Mad Copper 8pm l l l POISON IVY Poison Ivy’s Got Talent Heat BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 5pm ; Monday 9.30pm QUEEN’S ARMS Victoria Sponge’s Big l l l 3: host Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm Broadway Lounge Launch 9pm MARINE TAVERN Monday Madness Balls Bingo 9pm l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm BAR REVENGE RuPaul’s Drag Race: All 8pm REVENGE Get Em Off!: Miss Jason hosts l l l Stars 2 screening with Lydia L’Scabies 8pm ; POISON IVY karaoke 7pm amateur strip night, cash prizes & DJs Toby l Pop-Tartz Warm-Up 9pm & Trick 11pm THURSDAY 20 l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Tom’s Film l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Total Request
36 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM MARINE TAVERN + POISON IVY
OCTOBER LISTINGS
MARINE TAVERN POISON IVY ) 13 Broad St, BN2 1TJ, Tel: 01273 905578, www.marinetavern.co.uk ) 129 St James’s Street, Brighton, BN2 1TH ) OPEN daily from 12pm . ) OPEN Mon –Thur 5pm –12am , Fri –Sun 12pm –12am ) FOOD Daily from 12 -9pm ; Sunday roasts served 12 –5pm , £6.95 each or two ) DRINK PROMOS Fri & Sat 12 –7pm and Sun 12 –5pm : doubles £3, pints of for £13 ; Tue is Curry Night with curry for £1 served 7.30 –8.30pm . Stella and Stowford Press £3 ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Calling all Drag Queens! Unleash ) ONE FOR THE DIARY If you think you’ve what it takes then every Wed is POISON your inner diva every Sunday at OPEN MIC DRAG , a IVY’S GOT TALENT - a search for Brighton’s best performers: drag, comedian, singer,
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Marine Tavern stage, with hostess Stephanie Von Clitz from hosting proceedings from 8pm . Anyone can enter and there are four heats, a quarter N O
V 9pm . To take part, just turn up on the night in drag (or book final, a semi final and then the final in November, where one lucky performer will take
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N your slot at the bar in advance). If you’ve an appetite, home a whopping £500 cash! Stephanie Von Clitz says: “If you can sing, rap, write your A H P
E delicious roasts 12 –6pm . Stephanie says: “If there’s own song, then this competition is for you! I'm very excited to see what you can do.” T S anyone that would like to perform then please come along ) HALLOWEEN Give yourself over to absolute pleasure at two extra special ROCKY and release your inner diva. See you there, lovers!” HORROR themed parties with Part One on Sat (29 ) and Part Two with cash prizes for ) The Marine Tavern will be transormed into a HAUNTED HOUSE for spooky thrills the best dressed and a fabulous guest host on Mon (31 ), both from 8pm . and chills throughout October - visit if you dare!
l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Glitter: l POISON IVY karaoke: drag host 12pm 6pm ; TC’s Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm DJ Steve Lush 11pm SATURDAY 22 l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Kara Van Park l POISON IVY Sunday Spotlight: Candi BAR 7 @CRAWLEY 7 Sins 9pm l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ Franco 10pm l 9.30pm Rell 5pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 6pm ; l CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 6pm l REVENGE Powder Room presents Jinkx l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Lucinda Broadway Lounge 6pm l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ Monsoon 7.30pm ; W TF! Halloween: DJs Lashes 6pm & 9.30pm BAR REVENGE WTF warm-up 9pm Leeroy 9pm l Missy B & Patch on level 1; vocal house on l SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Fusion: l DR BRIGHTONS Funky Friday: DJ Nick l level 2 11.30pm Screwpulous 9pm DJ Peter Castle 11pm Hirst 9.30pm l SUBLINE Hardline: gay fetish night l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Jazz Roast BOUTIQUE Saturday Sessions: DJ Klipz l DTM Cruise 9pm l 10pm 3pm ; roasts 1-6pm & giveaways 10pm l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s karaoke l ZONE cabaret: Lola Lasagne 10pm 9pm l CHARLES ST Fierce: DJs Lil Alex, Grant MARINE TAVERN Jukebox Disco 9pm Knowles, Leeroy 9pm MONDAY 24 l BAR BROADWAY Ross Cameron’s Just POISON IVY karaoke: drag host 12pm l DR BRIGHTONS Saturday Session: DJ SUNDAY 23 l l After Work Big Showbiz Quiz: cash & boozy QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Myra Dubois Tony B 9.30pm l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Jane’s karaoke 8pm l prizes 6.30pm 9.30pm l DTM The Jungle: DJ Marcia 9pm l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: GROSVENOR BAR cabaret: Sally Vate Jason Lee 8.30pm l CHARLES STREET Studio 150 l REVENGE Pop Tartz: DJs 10.30pm l 9.30pm BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday with 10.30pm l SUBLINE Filth - mixed fetish night 9pm l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm Micklos + karaoke 9pm l LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Mad l ZONE cabaret: Gabriella Parrish 10pm l l MARINE TAVERN Saturday Club 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Monday 9.30pm l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm ; TC’s Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l MARINE TAVERN Monday Madness Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 12pm 8pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, free l POISON IVY karaoke 7pm food & raffle 5pm ; roasts & select menu 12pm–till gone PARIS HOUSE CHARLES ST cabaret: Myra Dubois TUESDAY 25 l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ Lewis ) 21 Western Rd, BN3 1AF, Tel: 01273 724195, www.parishousebrighton.com 7.30pm ; Sally’s Rock & Roll Bingo 8.30pm l Osborne 9pm ) OPEN daily from 12pm . ) FOOD daily from 12pm –close . DR BRIGHTONS Showtunes Sunday l BAR REVENGE Karaoke with Liz 9pm 1pm l ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Wed is free LIVE MUSIC at 8pm : the Sam Carlese BOUTIQUE SWAG Under-18s Halloween DTM C.A.Y.A Sunday Chill 5pm l Trio (12 ), the Ollie Howe Piano Trio (19 ) and the Al Scott Trio (26 ). l Party 7pm LEGENDS BAR cabaret: Lisa Q Jones l MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry 7.30pm ) REGULARS Thur (6) is LIVE CHANSON from the 1930s–50s with Fleur de 3.30pm ; roasts 12 –3pm l POISON IVY Student Night: host Tammy Paris from 8pm . ) Sat is LIVE JAZZ at 4pm and TC'S JOYFUL NOISE with DJ MARINE TAVERN roasts 12 -5pm ; Drag l l Copper 8pm Kenny at 9pm , free entry. ) Sun is LIVE MUSIC from Areacode from 6pm and Open Mic with Stephanie Von Clitz 9pm QUEEN’S ARMS Victoria Sponge’s Big TC’S JOYFUL NOISE with DJ Kenny from 9pm . PARIS HOUSE live music: Areacode l l Balls Bingo 9pm
38 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM QUEENS ARMS + BAR & CLUB REVENGE
OCTOBER LISTINGS
QUEENS ARMS BAR REVENGE ) 7 George Street, BN2 1RH, Tel: 01273 696873 , ) 5-7 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA, Tel: 01273 606064, www.revenge.co.uk www.thequeensarms.wix.com/thequeensarms ) OPEN Sun -Wed 12pm –1am , Thur 12pm -2am , Fri & Sat 12pm –6am . Buy a ) OPEN 4pm Wed –Fri ; 2pm Sat & Sun . drink on Thur , Fri & Sat to pick up discount entry passes for Club Revenge. ) DRINK PROMOS 2 for £8 Cocktails between 5pm & 9pm Tue –Sat . ) FOOD Burgers, breakfasts, pizzas & more served Fri & Sat 12 –6am . ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Tuesday is Victoria Sponge ’s BIG BALLS BINGO at ) REGULARS Wed LIP SYNC FOR YOUR LIFE with Crystal Lubrikunt dragging 9pm with 2 free games with prizes from the trolly for winning 1 line, 2 lines and a you onstage to perform your favourite songs at 9pm . Win £50 on the night and an full house, ending with the £1 entry big jackpot game and invite to the grand final where the prize is a headline slot at Revenge’s Powder Room . rollover cash prize for a straight full house. Victoria says: “Join us as the cold dark nights draw in for a REVENGE
E night of camp bingo with prizes, including lots of tat from the G ) 32-34 Old Steine, BN1 1EL, Tel: 01273 606064, www.revenge.co.uk N O
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A I Sally Vate). Choose from one of our handbags to revel your R ) DRINK PROMOS Tue £2.50 for all drinks, all night, O T
C prize: wine, champagne, free drinks and of course the booby I V prize, a signed photo of me, your hostess.” ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Tuesdays ‘ raunchy GET 'EM OFF new amateur strip night from 11pm with Brighton's raciest drag queen, Miss Jason , and karaoke queen Liz ) REGULARS Wed is Sally Vate in CABARET & CANDY at 9.30pm . ) Thur is Blyth on judging and hosting duties. Strip to your favourite jam to win £50 cash and local ladies CABARET at 9.30pm : Miss Jason (6), Stephanie Von Clitz (13 ), champagne, DJs Toby & Trick play requests/pop/cheese r&b/house, £3 /£2 NUS. Davina Sparkle (20 ) and Maisie Trollette (27 ). ) Fri is CABARET at 9.30pm ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sat (22 ) POWDER ROOM has with local and national stars: Gabriella Parrish (7), Tiara Thunderpussy (14 ), RuPaul’s Drag Race series 5 winner Jinkx Monsoon on stage Myra Dubois (21 ) and Maisie Trollette (28 ). ) Sat is CABARET at 9.30pm : with support from Lydia L'Scabies , Rococo Chanel & host Lola Lasagne (1), Sandra (8), Cosmic (15 ), Kara Van Park (22 ) and Davina Natalia Kalashnikov from 7.30pm , don’t miss it! Tickets : N
Sparkle (29 ). ) Sun is a double helping of top CABARET at 6pm and 9.30pm : O O http://bit.ly/2clk11p include Meet & Greet. Natalia says: S
Elsie Crumpet & Karen Dalton (2), Rose Garden (9), Miss Penny (16 ), N O “Jinkx is a zany, off the wall, irreverent, gorgeous anachronism. M
Lucinda Lashes (23 ) and Jason Lee (30 ). X
K She is a powerhouse of song and comedy, igniting her N I Jason Lee says: “I like to put on a show, perform all genres J audiences in a frenzy of laughter and sexual tension” of music and play to the crowd. One minute I’ll be singing a hard-hitting soul song then a beautiful ballad or big musical ) HALLOWEEN Sat (22 & 29 ) are WTF! HALLOWEEN SPECIALS with DJs from 10.30pm ; £2.50 b4 midnight with flyer, £5 b4 midnight, £7 after, NUS £4 all night.
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S ) Fri (28 ) is with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Katya on level 1; FAT LIP Halloween A thing in mind, to have a damn good night!” J with DJ Fifi pop-punk to rock on level 2 from 11pm . ) Sat (29 ) is ARMAGEDDON HALLOWEEN from 11pm . ) Mon (31 ) is HALLOWEEN BLOWOUT with Brighton l REVENGE Get Em Off!: Miss Jason hosts l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 2- & Sussex Universities ’ LGBT societies from 11pm . amateur strip night, cash prizes & DJs Toby 3.30pm & Trick 11pm l CHARLES ST Drag With No Name’s Silly THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Tom’s Film Willy Wednesdays: games/cash prizes 9pm l l BAR BROADWAY Sally Vate & Ross l POISON IVY Thursday Night Live: Night: free hotdogs/popcorn 8.30pm l DTM Le Cock Sportif: sportswear 9pm Cameron’s Showtune Karaoke 8.30pm Stephanie Von Clitz 9pm VELVET JACKS Quiz Night 7.45pm for MARINE TAVERN Say the Word 9pm l l l BAR REVENGE FOMO warm-up 9pm l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Maisie Trollette 8pm start PARIS HOUSE live jazz: Al Scott Trio l l BOUTIQUE CASA Boutique: DJ Lady Lola 9.30pm 8pm 10pm l REVENGE FOMO Dead Disney: POISON IVY Poison Ivy’s Got Talent Heat WEDNESDAY 26 l l CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash Halloween special with DJs 11pm 4: host Stephanie Von Clitz 8pm Quiz 9pm SUBLINE Club Silencio’s Halloween l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy l l QUEEN’S ARMS Sally Vate in Cabaret & Jane 9pm l CHARLES ST Throwback Thursday Fright Special 8.30pm Candy 9.30pm Night Special: DJ Ruby Roo & hostess Ms THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Quiz: £150 l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox Preview 6pm l l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm Joan Bond 9pm jackpot 7.30pm l BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for Your Life: host Crystal Lubrikunt & prizes 9pm l DTM TBA - check DTM’s website 9pm GROSVENOR BAR Mabel’s Bonna Bingo l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Ice: DJ THURSDAY 27 l 8.30pm FRIDAY 28 Claire Fuller 11pm l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Total Request BAR 7 @CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs 9pm MARINE TAVERN Back to the 80s 8pm l l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 11am Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm l 7 GEORGE STREET BRIGHTON 01273 696873 http://thequeensarms.wix.com/thequeensarms
NEW! TUESDAY 9PM WEDNESDAY 9.30 PM VICTORIA SPONGE’S SALLY VATE IN BIG BALLS BINGO CABARET & CANDY
ALL THE LOCAL LADIES THURSDAY CABARET 9.30 PM FRIDA YCABARET 9.30 PM 6OCT MISS JASON 7OCT GABRIELLA PARISH 13 OCT STEPHANIE VON CLITZ 14 OCT THUNDERPUSSY 20 OCT DAVINA SPARKLE 21 OCT MYRA DUBOIS 27 OCT MAISIE TROLLETTE 28 OCT MISS JASON
DOUBLE CABARET SATURDAY CABARET 9.30 PM SUNDAY AT 6 PM & 9.30 PM 1OCT LOLA LASAGNE 2OCT ELSIE CRUMPET OCT & KAREN DALTON 8 SANDRA OCT OCT 9 ROSE GARDEN 15 COSMIC OCT OCT 16 MISS PENNY 22 KARA VAN PARK 23 OCT LUCINDA LASHES 29 OCT DAVINA SPARKLE 30 OCT JASON LEE
FANC Y DRES S HALLOWEE N WEEKEND CABARE T 9.30 PM 27 OCT MAISIE TROLLETT E•28 OCT MISS JASO N• 29 OCT DAVINA SPARKL E•30 OCT JASON LEE 40 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM SUBLINE + VELVET JACKS
OCTOBER LISTINGS
SUBLINE VELVET JACKS ) 129 St James' St, BN2 1TH, Tel: 01273 624100, www.sublinebrighton.co.uk ) 50 Norfolk Sq, Brighton, BN1 2PA, Tel: 07720 661290 http://tinyurl.com/VelvetJacks ) OPEN Wed –Sun from 9pm . ) OPEN Tue–Thur 4–11.30pm, Fri & Sat 12–11.30pm, Sun 12–11pm. ) FOOD Meat & cheese boards and wood-fired pizzas served all day daily ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sat (8) is RUBBER REUNION , an established fetish event ) DRINK PROMOS 4–7pm two cocktails for £10, Orangeboom £3.20 pint, large from London (similar to Leathermen) with free entry in rubber glass of wine for price of medium glass. gear from 9pm (dress code is not compulsory), members £3 , non-members £5 . ) Sat (22 ) is HARDLINE all-male fetish ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sunday (16) enjoy an intimate S U
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street clothes are not. Members £6 , non-members £9 . E D N ) REGULARS Tue is QUIZ NIGHT with a cash prize at E K ) I HALLOWEEN Sat (29 ) BRIGHTON BEAR HALLOWEEN PARTY , raising money M 7.45pm for an 8pm start. for the Rainbow Fund , with free vodka shots, dark corners and a feast of gore and horror from … Members £4 , non members £6 . Graham Munday from Brighton Bear Weekend says: “We’re excited to be working with Steve and the Subline team l SUBLINE Steam 9pm and after our record-breaking Halloween party last year we are back to give you the l ZONE cabaret: Davina Sparkle 10pm SUNDAY 30 chills! Last year 95% of people dressed up and we encourage you all to do so again l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Jane’s karaoke 8pm this year. We’re giving away prizes to the best-dressed person or couples on the night l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions: so climb down those stairs into our pit of homo horror for a night of fear and delights.” SATURDAY 29 Frank Sanazi 8.30pm l BAR 7 @CRAWLEY Cirus of Horrors l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos ) REGULARS Thursday BRACE YOURSELF members only cruise bar for those Halloween Party: DJ Jazzy Jane 9pm + karaoke 9pm looking for something deeper and darker, drink specials and free lockers for members l BAR BROADWAY American Horror l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS from 9pm . Entry: members free , non-members £5 . ) Sat is THE MEN’S ROOM , a Halloween Party 8pm ; Laughter @ The Halloween Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm night thick with testosterone and DJ Screwpulous from 9pm . Members free b4 Lounge Halloween Edition 8pm ; Broadway l BOUTIQUE Family Hallloween Party: BBQ 11pm , £3 after; guests £5 . Lounge 10.30pm on the roof terrace 1pm l BAR REVENGE WTF warm-up 9pm l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 12pm l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Fusion: l CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, free DJ Peter Castle 11pm food & raffle 5pm ; roasts & select menu BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 5pm ; Horrors: DJ Leeroy 9pm l BOUTIQUE Mental House Halloween 12pm–till gone Broadway Lounge: The Upside Down: tunes, DR BRIGHTONS Blast Off: DJ Josh the l l Party: DJ Klipz, spooky decor & prizes for the CHARLES ST cabaret: Martha D’Arthur’s gameshows & more 7pm Barber 9.30pm l best dressed 10pm Halloween Special 7.30pm ; Sally’s Rock & BAR REVENGE RuPaul’s Drag Race: All DTM Cruise 9pm l l CHARLES ST Fierce Freak Out: DJs Lil Roll Bingo 8.30pm Stars 2 screening with Lydia L’Scabies 8pm ; GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s karaoke l l Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy + prizes for the DR BRIGHTONS Showtunes Sunday 1pm Pop-Tartz Warm-Up 9pm 9pm l best dressed 9pm DTM C.A.Y.A Sunday Chill 5pm BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Glitter: MARINE TAVERN Halloween Party 8pm l l l DR BRIGHTONS Halloween Ball: DJ LEGENDS BAR Halloween cabaret: DJ Steve Lush 11pm POISON IVY karaoke: drag host 12pm l l l Tony B 9.30pm Lucinda Lashes 3.30pm ; roasts 12 –3pm BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ Franco 10pm QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Danny Beard l l DTM Poltergay Halloween Party: DJ BULLDOG Marine Tavern host Chav & 9.30pm l l Marcia 9pm Scally Night with DJ Screwpulous 10pm REVENGE The Powder Room pres Katya l GROSVENOR BAR cabaret: Maisie CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 6pm 7.30pm ; Halloween Ball on level 1; DJ Fifi l l Trollette 9.30pm l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: Circus of Halloween special on level 2 11pm l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm l MARINE TAVERN Saturday Club 9pm l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm ; TC’s THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm ) 59 North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YD, Tel: 01273 608571, www.3jollybutchers.com l POISON IVY Rocky Horror Show ) OPEN 12pm on Mon –Sat , 1pm on Sun . Private function room available. Halloween Special 8pm ) FOOD Mon –Sat 12 –9pm ; Sunday roasts 1 –6pm . l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Davina Sparkle 9.30pm ) HALLOWEEN Sat (29 ) HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY all day from l REVENGE Armageddon Halloween 11pm 12pm with prizes for the best dressed. Choose from the special Halloween Menu l SUBLINE Brighton Bear Halloween: on Mon (31 ) with spooky atmosphere, scary creatures & staff from 12pm . Rainbow Fundraiser 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Halloween ) REGULARS Tue is TOM’S FILM NIGHT with free hot dogs & popcorn at 7pm . Party: prizes for best dressed 7pm ) Thur is QUIZ NIGHT with a £150 cash prize from 7.30pm , all welcome! l ZONE Sally Vate’s Halloween Special 10pm ) Sun JAZZ ROAST at 3pm , free entry. PICS FROM ZONE GSCENE OUT & ABOUT 41
ZONE ) 33 St James’ St, BN2 1RF, Tel: 01273 682249, www.zonebrighton.co.uk ) OPEN daily from 10am . ) DRINK PROMOS all day Sun -Thur , till 7pm Fri & Sat . 2-4-£10 selected cocktails 5–8pm everyday. ) ONE FOR THE DIARY End the weekend in style on K
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O hits to get you on your feet! S ) HALLOWEEN Saturday (29 ) is with the Zone’s very own Mrs Bates, Sally Vate , scaring you out of your wits with spooky décor and atmosphere from 10pm . ) REGULARS Friday is LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at 10pm : Stone & Street (7), Miss Jason (14 ), Gabriella Parrish (21 ) and Davina Sparkle (28 ). ) Top ENTERTAINMENT on Saturday at 10pm : Sally Vate (1 & 15 ), Spice (8) and Lola Lasagne (22 ).
l MARINE TAVERN roasts 12 -5pm ; Drag l BASEMENT CLUB @LEGENDS Open Mic with Stephanie Von Clitz 9pm Halloween Fright Night: guest DJ 11pm l PARIS HOUSE live music: Areacode l BOUTIQUE Ultimate Halloween West 6pm ; TC’s Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm Street Take Over 8pm l POISON IVY Sunday Spotlight: TBA 5pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Halloween Party 7pm l QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Jason Lee l CHARLES STREET Horror Studio 150: 6pm & 9.30pm cabaret/Rainbow Fund fundraiser 10.30pm l SUBLINE Cum in Your Pants 9pm l LEGENDS BAR Miss Jason’s Mad l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Jazz Roast Monday Halloween Special 9.30pm 3pm ; Sunday roasts 1-6pm l MARINE TAVERN Monday Madness 8pm l ZONE cabaret: Sophie Causebrook 6pm l POISON IVY Rocky Horror Halloween Special Part 2: cash prizes/drag hosts 8pm l REVENGE University LGBT+ Societies’ MONDAY 31 Halloween BlowOut 11pm BAR BROADWAY Ross Cameron’s Just l l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Halloween After Work Big Showbiz Quiz: prizes 6.30pm Special 6pm 42 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM LONDON HOTEL SOUTHAMPTON
SOLENT LISTINGS
PORTSMOUTH TUESDAY 4 l HAMPSHIRE BOULEVARD PORTSMOUTH 1 Hampshire Terrace, Southsea l OLD VIC Quiz 8pm TEL: 2392 297509 SOUTHAMPTON EDGE video jukebox 11pm l OLD VIC 104 St Paul’s Rd, Southsea l TEL: 02392 297013, www.oldvicportsmouth.co.uk l STAGE DOOR Bouncers & Shakers (Play) 7.30pm SOUTHAMPTON l EDGE Compton Walk, SO14 0BH WEDNESDAY 5 TEL: 02380 366163, www.theedgesouthampton.com SOUTHAMPTON ) 2 l ISOBAR 100c St Mary’s St EDGE Bar 150: DJs & karaoke 10pm )
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MadTech Amsterdam 2016 Mixed ALBUMS by The Golden Boy on MadTech Records with ) As the summer bids us farewell tracks from it seems only right that we Waze & generate as much heat as we can Odyssey , Cera from some autumn wonders to Alba , Bontan keep you warm and wiggling till and Jojo Angel winter comes. & Mattero Rosolare brings the AFFKT ’s Son Of best of the Birmingham producer A Thousand to the heart of Holland. Sounds on Tuff City Kids ’ Sincopat is a Adoldesscent on true treasure of Permanent genre busting Vacation will tracks that delivers timeless put a zing in DJ PROFILE: TONY B techno, house, beats, pop and your heart and electronica. Nice. skip in your step with its playful As autumn pokes its head around the corner, it’s time to get your wiggle As is Cabanne ’s electronica, breezy vibes and on with the fabulous Tony B Discopathy on occasional nods to the 80s. How are you? I’m great, thanks! After a turbulent year things are all Minibar with it’s And if that isn’t enough then grab really positive at the moment! jazz fuelled a downtempo, hip hop, west coast minimal house jazzy flavours Where we can catch you playing? I'm at Doctor Brighton’s every beats, the and Latin Saturday except once each month when I am in Charles Street. enchanting grooves session Any new projects in your life? I've started working in partnership with sounds of with Decadance promoting some new nights. Roman Flügel ’s Funkyloco ’s All The Right Rolling With My What are you playing these days? I'm still a crowd DJ playing familiar Noises on Dial Homies on So Sound Recordings. and loved tracks and more recently I find myself including deeper and Records and the Nothing will keep the sun shining funkier sounds in my set. majestic category busting sounds long believe us. Enjoy. of Demuir ’s TruSkool on Magnetic Favourite song of all time? That’s a tricky question - I’ve always loved Recordings. Catch Wildblood & Queenie Home Everyday by Agnelli & Nelson and some more recent electro and deeper Service on RadioReverb second remixes, I'm happy to say it still stands the test of time with me! Our cor blimey how did we manage Sunday of every month 5pm . without those? longplayers are Tune that always fills your dancefloor? Currently Who Is He? by Alai & perfectdistractions.com Gallo featuring Kevin Haden, it’s such a funky, uplifting tune, I always see loads of people Shazamming it when it’s on! Although someone should tell them you don’t have to hold your phone in the air towards the speaker to Shazam a song! What’s so good about DJing in Brighton? Brighton’s diversity! Every night brings such a variety of characters and sights, you never know what you’re going to get, and that includes the regulars! I can honestly WILDBLOOD & QUEENIE’S OCT 12”S say DJing in this city makes me proud to be Brighton born and bred! Ultimate dream gig? On the terrace at Space in Ibiza! My favourite was ) MIDLAND Final Credits ReGraded the Love Muscle birthday night at the Fridge in Brixton, 2,000 people If one tune can keep summer with us this is it. Gorgeous. with their hands in the air is a feeling that’s hard to top! ) MARQUIS HAWKES Discopuss AUS Tune you wish you’d never played? That’s the hardest question! Every Doornroosje EP action that will keep your pussy jumping with joy. DJ remembers the regret songs, they happen to us all now and again… ) ADESSE VERSIONS After Hours Toy Tonics Once I made a massive mistake - I was queuing up a tune and setting up Label of the year delivers wiggle of the year. End of. a loop in my headphones whilst an act was on stage. I didn’t realise the ) DETROIT SWINDLE Circular City EP Heist Recordings fader was up and it could be heard over the top of her singing - she had Disco, funk, soul and house of the Swindle kind. Just how we like it. to come over and whack my arm! Oops! ) FLEETWOOD MAC Dreams (Psychemagik Remix) White Label Dreamy remix that is, well, dreamy. Describe yourself in three words! A big kid! ) THE BLACK 80S What You Say Now (Von Sein remix) Sonar Kollektiv You have a party. It needs to get started. Best press play. ) RHYTHM MASTERS Feel Your Love Edible TONY B CURRENT TOP FIVE The boys deliver a house masterclass. Again. ) KUNGS vs COOKIN’ ON 3 BURNERS This Girl (Tony B Fabich Remix) ) HOMEBOY DECISIONS Ricochet House Is Okay Digital Distribution Palestinian Territory Occupied Jackin’ fresh beats to keep the winter at bay. ) OFFAIAH Trouble (club mix) Positiva ) JOHN DAVIS & The Monster Orchestra Bourgie, Bourgie Nurvous ) MARTIN SOLVEIG , Tkay Maidza Do It Right (club mix) Virgin EMI Queenie’s must-play Sundae tune gets a class restring. ) ANDREY EXX The Man With The Red Face (original) Attractive Music ) LAVVY LEVAN Change Friday Fox Recordings ) BABERT Think (About It) (original) Disco Revenge Feel the love as Levan delivers a disco-fuelled house wonder. GSCENE 45 GAMES GEEK SCENE BY CRAIG STORRIE ) As it’s Halloween this month, the timing is perfect for me to delve into one of my favourite games ever made. Whilst I have COMICS spoken about this game many a time in my column, to me Silent Hill 2 is still the pinnacle of the Silent Hill series and one of ) After many years in development hell, and a film version in 1978 the most genuinely creepy and scary survival that everyone wants to forget, the Sorcerer Supreme, horror games ever made. Doctor Strange , is making the transition to the big Using themes of sexual repression, true screen. Played by none other than Sherlock himself, passion and desire, Silent Hill 2 finds you in control of James Benedict Cumberbatch , the movie will see the Sunderland - a man who has mysteriously received a letter from his character’s journey from talented but arrogant dead wife asking him to come to the fog-covered Silent Hill where she neurosurgeon to the benevolent mystical protector will be waiting for him in their “special place”. Joined by a woman of Earth. So for those unfamiliar with the character named Maria, who looks similar to his deceased wife, James must let’s take a quick look at his backstory and where he uncover the truth regarding her death whilst also trying to discover came from. where she is waiting for him. Created in 1963 by the very talented artist Steve Whilst not a truly direct sequel to the first game (oddly Silent Hill 3 is Ditko (co-creator of Spider-Man ), Doctor Strange the direct sequel to the first title) you find yourself in some of the made his first appearance in issue #110 of same locales but also other areas that weren’t featured in the previous Strange Tales . Whilst it was Ditko who created title as the town draws on the psyche of its visitors; so each “ Silent everything about the character it was Stan Lee ’s Hill ” is different for everyone who is writing and elaborate, yet bizarre, incantations drawn to the town. Everything that that would become his most famous trait even happens to James is a clever though Lee himself admitted he’d no idea what reflection of his subconscious, they meant, he just thought that they sounded including the nightmarish enemies mystical. By the Hoary Hosts of Hogarth indeed! he has to face as he tries to uncover After a few appearances readers finally learnt Strange’s backstory in just what is happening to him. Strange Tales issue #115 . Originally he was Stephen Strange, a brilliant Now that the series had moved onto but selfish doctor who only cared about his wealth and career. After a the PS2, the new hardware allowed terrible car accident his hands are left badly damaged meaning he can the developers to create improved no longer perform as a surgeon. Searching for a way to fix his hands he fog and shadow special effects; for travels around the world seeking advice and treatments but to no avail. example, as a monster approaches its shadow cast on the wall by the On his journey he depletes all his funds and becomes depressed and flashlight glows. Whilst it may seem trivial it’s these small graphical homeless. He learns of a hermit called the Ancient One (who is actually touches that help add to and build upon the tense atmosphere that was Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme) in the Himalayas and journeys to his there in the first Silent Hill . Influences from directors such as David sanctuary. The Ancient One refuses to help Strange due to his Cronenberg and Alfred Hitchcock helped to create the art style of the arrogance and selfishness but senses that he may not be all he appears game as well as give the monsters an element of humanity. None more so attempts to teach him to become a better person. While there, so than the breakout star of the game and now semi mascot for the Strange stops the Ancient One’s disciple, Baron Mordo, from killing the series, Pyramid Head . Designed to be a kind of executor or punisher for James, Pyramid Head’s awesome design and truly terrifying appearance help him to stand out as one of the creepiest monsters of all time. The feeling you get when watching him approach you with the noise of his sword dragging along the floor is a feeling of sheer terror and one that helps propel this game into the top five of my all-time favourite PS2 games. Like the awesome Shadow of the Colossus , Silent Hill 2 is available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in the remastered Silent Hill Collection . Both Silent Hill 2 and 3 have been lovingly brought up to date with hi-def graphics and all new content. It’s the best option for people who can’t experience Silent Hill 2 on the PS2 or Xbox. old man. Even though Mordo escapes, Strange accepts the Ancient One’s request to become his new apprentice and is put on the path to become the next Sorcerer Supreme. After completing his training and becoming the new Sorcerer Supreme, Strange sets himself up in New York’s Greenwich Village with his personal assistant, Wong, in his townhouse called the Sanctum Sanctorum (how cool is that name?!). Strange was Sorcerer Supreme for many years until, after using too much dark magic to protect his fellow superheroes, he renounced his status feeling he was no longer worthy of the title. After Marvel teased who would be the new Sorcerer Supreme, Strange passed his mantle onto Brother Voodoo. Voodoo became Doctor Voodoo but after only a short time in the role he sacrificed himself to save the world (he got better). Doctor Strange reclaimed the title and continues to protect Earth from mysterious and mystical threats. 46 GSCENE
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U her long career and also includes a www.brownpapertickets.com O A J ) NAKED BOYS READING: ON P Q&A session with the chance to ask CAMERA (Fri 7). Exploring the questions about her life and career. photographic and the filmic, the ) RICHARD ALSTON DANCE boys strip back the primacy of COMPANY (7.30pm, Sat 8) visuality by getting very, very, oral. presents: Tangent by associate Shutter speeding through texts on choreographer Martin Lawrance , cameras themselves, photographic evoking the tightly controlled but history, politics of representation, volatile energy of modern tango with music by Astor Piazzolla ; and queers on film, your aural provoking a guaranteed good night will be in conversation with Isthmus Remix , a succinct work, pleasures will be gratified. The out' Sarah Waters; ‘I love doing Damian Barr , award-winning the movement etched with fluent Duchess of Pork will spin the Polari - a blend of audience author, to discuss his eagerly clarity, to music by Japanese soundtracks of childhood films and sweetness, panache, cleverness and awaited debut novel Holding . We composer Jo Kondo , ‘As snappy and hostess Dr Sharon Husbands will really good fun’ Ali Smith. know Graham Norton as a presenter be sizably photographic (the and comedian, but in this dark, clear eyed as anything in [Alston’s] camera always adds gorgeousness). THEATRE ROYAL comic and deeply touching novel 40 year career’ Independent on Sunday. Alston’s Rejoice in the An installation of Naked Boys New Road, Brighton, he has created characters you won’t Lamb is danced to Benjamin Reading documentation by Box office: 08448 717650 forget. Tickets include a signed Britten ’s superb setting of collaborator Vanek Photography ) AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM copy of Holding to collect at the Christopher Smart poetry. The will be on display accompanying NORTON (7.30pm, Sun 2). Graham event. the show. ) JOAN COLLINS UNSCRIPTED words are full of wild and witty ) POLARI (Fri 14). Curated and details. ‘Possibly one of the most N (Mon 3). The show provides fans O T gorgeous pieces he’s made’ The hosted by author Paul Burston R
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E and Gino Severini had done in the 1920s. This is the first major exhibition to explore how modern British artists WHEEL N COME AGAIN were drawn to the antique and how they developed a distinctive form http://legacyfilm.org.uk/wheelncomeagain/4592892753 of modern art that referenced the past, whilst also reflecting social "Wheel n Come Again" derrives from Jamaican patois to rewind and and artistic concerns of the 20th century. replay. Wheel N Come Again arts and film programme presents film screenings in Brighton and Hastings, showing short and feature length PROJECT GALLERY films from the African and Caribbean diaspora, with 63 High St, Arundel BN18 9AJ, www.theprojectgallery.co.uk artists presenting and engaging audiences in ) A contemporary art gallery set within a Georgian house, an explorations and responses to the themes. exhibition of collage and print by Chowwai Cheung entitled PATTERN ) October film screenings: PELO MALO (Bad Hair) AND SHAPE (Oct 8 –29). The Gallery was by Mariana Rondón and short film AUNTIE by Lisa established in 2014, to provide a platform Harewood (7pm, Wed 5) at The Brunswick, Brighton. for emerging to mid-career artists, ) As part of Black History Month and Brighton unearthing a spectrum of new and inspiring Photo Fringe, Wheel n Come Again presents an
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disc, warmly recorded and expertly performed throughout. Veterum CLASSICAL NOTES Musica www.veterummusica.com BY NICK BOSTON ) Edward Gardner is on the third volume of Leoš Janá ek ’s (1854- an eerie vibraphone. The slow REVIEWS 1928) orchestral workčs with the movement is more introspective, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra , ending with a cadenza for the ) Clarinettist, Michael Collins , is and the main work here is one of clarinet, which, joined by rototoms, his finest non-operatic works, the soloist and conductor of the BBC rushes straight into a frenzied, Symphony Orchestra in four wonderful Glagolitic Mass . This is jazz-infused finale. This is a disc an incredibly challenging choral fascinating but obscure British packed with variety and interest, Clarinet Concertos . He opens with work, and here Gardner has massed enjoyable. Zdrávas Maria (Hail and Collins and the BBC Symphony together four choirs, led by the Orchestra give faultless and Mary ) receives a touchingly Bergen Philharmonic Choir , and sensitive reading here from Sara enthusiastic performances of these here it receives a highly energetic fascinating works, making this Jakubiak and two of the choirs. The and incisive performance. The final work is Ot e Náš (Our worthy of high recommendation. choral forces are solid, with clear Chandos CHAN10891 Father ), and tečnor Stuart Skelton diction and well-blended tone, and the choral forces give a ) Lutenist Alex McCartney follows particularly impressive in the wildly passionate reading of this up his debut album with joyful Svet (Sanctus ). The solo attractive setting. However, the 'Elizabeth's Lutes '. Elizabeth I was line-up is also strong, particularly additional works can’t compete a keen lute player herself, and also soprano Sara Jakubiak and tenor with the drama of the Glagolitic employed many musicians in her Stuart Skelton . Thomas Trotter ’s Mass and the powerful performance court. McCartney has put together wild organ solo is incredibly it receives here. Chandos CHSA5165 Movements for a Clarinet Concerto powerful, followed by a gloriously Reviews, comments and events: by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). brassy Intrada to close the work. v nicks-classical-notes.blogspot.co.uk Colin Matthews orchestrated a The disc also contains a moody t @nickb86uk sketch for the first movement, then Adagio , more overtly romantic than ) [email protected] took a two-piano work and an his later works, but nonetheless orchestral sketch by Britten, and orchestrated these to complete a three-movement concerto. The CINEMA result is remarkably convincing, ) See the MET Opera ’s Wagner' s Tristan & Isolde live (Sat 8), with with a striking opening flourish Stuart Skelton & Nina Stemme , conducted by Sir Simon Rattle . Simon and spiky arpeggios for the clarinet Keenlyside makes his MET debut in Mozart 's Don Giovanni (Sat 22). in the first movement, a subtle and ) The Royal Opera House new production of Mozart 's Così Fan Tutte is subdued central ' Elegiac Mazurka ', a nicely varied programme, all broadcast live (Mon 17). followed by a lively finale. recorded in a highly resonant ) Glyndebourne 's striking 2015 production of Handel 's Saul (Wed 19). Gerald Finzi 's (1901-1956) Five acoustic, which suits this music In local cinemas, including: Duke’s@Komedia Brighton, Cineworld Bagatelles, Op. 23a are well, adding warmth and depth to Eastbourne and Connaught Cinema , Worthing. characterful, mostly lyrical pieces, the tone. He opens the disc with a with lots of very English pastoral delightful piece, Susanne in jour , CONCERTS melodies. The Romance is by the Franco-Flemish composer, BRIGHTON DOME & CORN EXCHANGE particularly beautiful and breathes Orlande de Lassus (1532-1594), www.brightondome.org 01273 709709 with a wistful idyllic air, and the who was world famous and would ) Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra , conducted by Barry Wordsworth , final Fughetta is joyful and surely have influenced musicians perform Liszt , Tchaikovsky' s Symphony No 5 and Walton 's Viola carefree. and composers of the time. There Concerto , with Andriy Viytovych (viola) (Sun 9, Dome). Arnold Cooke ’s (1906-2005) are several works here by Daniel ) The Heath Quartet performs Haydn , Tippett and Dvorák (Sun 23, Concerto No. 1 contains lots of Bacheler (c.1574-c.1610), who was Corn Exchange, free tickets for 8-25 year-olds). angular melodies, and the opening 'Lutenist and Groome of her ) The London Philharmonic Orchestra , conducted by Osmo Vänskä , movement is full of spiky Majestie's Privie Chamber'. His perform Sibelius’ Symphonies 6 & 7 and The Swan of Tuonela , plus contrapuntal writing, the leaps and Monsieur's Allemande is the most Walton 's Violin Concerto , with Tasmin Little (violin) (Sat 29, Dome). turns of which Collins negotiates substantial, with great with ease. The central slow opportunities for McCartney to NICHOLAS YONGE SOCIETY movement's lyrical melody ends demonstrate his command of the Sussex Downs College, Lewes, www.nylewes.org.uk with a repeated blackbird call, and instrument in its variations. He ) The Van Kuijk Quartet visits the Nicholas Yonge Society (7.45pm, there is a definite feel of flight and also plays rich Pavanes by Anthony Fri 28), to play Kurtag , Debussy and Smetana . pastoral freedom. The finale picks Holborne (c.1545-1602) rich up the pace with a lively dancing Pavanes, an ornate Miserere by BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL clarinet theme supported by varied Alfonso Ferrabosco (1543-1588), 28 October – 13 November, www.bremf.org.uk rhythmic interest in the orchestral and an initially stark Fancy by ) Check out my preview in writing. Wales is represented by John Dowland (1563-1626), which September Gscene , or on my blog. William Mathias ’ (1934-1992) soon gathers pace, building in There’s a free Festival introduction Concerto Op. 68 . The opening virtuosity. William Byrd 's (c.1540- and preview day, The Science of movement's ' Scotch snap ' rhythms 1623) keyboard Pavane Bray was Music: The Music of Nature (Sat create a birdlike, pecking feel to arranged by Francis Cutting 15, Friends’ Meeting House), and the festival kicks off at the end of the melody, enhanced with (c.1550-c.1596), and McCartney October with L’Avventura London (Fri 28), Piers Adams (recorders) and Matthias' use of percussion, with a manages its contrapuntal lines David Wright (harpsichord) (Sat 29), then music drama Galileo , with slower central section enhanced by evenly. This is a highly enjoyable The Marian Consort and the Monteverdi String Band (Sat 29, Sun 30). 50 GSCENE
America and emerging identity. Mickey’s voice is wonderful, direct, PAGE’S PAGES funny, and ribald with a delightful BOOKS BY ERIC PAGE grip on dialect and Ulster life. He’s a broken boy in a broken family in ) TINY PIECES OF SKULL by Roz Kaveney (Team Angelica Publishing) a violent hard place where love and is a superb book and certainly a modern Trans Classic in the making, laughter are stuffed into the cracks it’s odd to think it was written in 1988. Roz Kaveney got huge support between the awful stuff that from other writers, including Kathy happens on a daily basis. It’s Acker and Neil Gaiman, and funny, sad and a superb read. As in interest from publishers but it’s real life there are no happy only been published this year - go endings, but there is an honest buy it now. It’s superb, dark, realisation that life is complex and funny and honest with sharp wit there are no miracles coming out of which made me laugh out loud the sky. Profound, funny and and smile with a deep recognition gripping, it touched me, moving of the truth at the same time. deftly beyond life in Northern Kaveney depicts a time, not so passionate in equal measure and Ireland and with confident prose long ago, with grace and honestly touches on those massive feelings gets to grips with the bigger issues and brings the trans community to of dislocation and awakening that of growing up and out. life, with its infinite variety, every gay man feels in his first groups, politics, attitudes, relationships. Beijing Comrades , bickering, rivalries, judgements, recognised as one of the more shifting identities and desires. I important Chinese LGBT books yet, was seriously impressed with its was suppressed for many years as warts and all frankness which it’s less than flattering of the reminded me of Faggots by Larry totalitarian government in China Kramer. It’s full of subtle delights with the (trans) protagonist, and is very open and celebratory of Annabelle Jones, utterly obsessed by her new friend, Natasha, who queer sexuality, both challenging both decide to leave London and hit America. Annabelle grows by subjects for the ruling party at the leaps and bounds and we follow a journey into and out of a life lived time, and still sensitive issues now. large with a complex lesson in manners and relationships that have Myers’ translation allows the more than a touch of Jane Austen about them. Highly recommend. passion and poetry of the book to shine through and come to life. ) THE GOOD SON by Paul McVeigh ) HIS STEADFAST LOVE & OTHER them, like a queer Jorge Luis (Salt Publishing). I do love a good STORIES by Paul Brownsey (Lethe Borges, his take on gay love is odd, hard Northern Ireland queer read Press). In this darkly funny flings itself passionately against and we often overlook fiction set in collection of stories, God is a camp strange premises then tangos them the fourth part of our lovely Untied ) TWICE DEAD: CONTAGION (The old queen trying to split up a gay into a believable rhythmic dance Magic Kingdom. McVeigh brings us Abandoned Trilogy Book 1) by couple; Garland is alive and doing full of touches that every gay man right up to date with this vivid and Suchitra Chatterjee (Kindle Karaoke in a Scottish care home; a will recognise as their own honest portal of growing up in Edition). Twice as dead, twice as fan of musical theatre steals an experience. It’s a lovely collection, Belfast during ‘The Troubles’ and fast, twice as hungry... In a remote Irving Berlin lyric as a Valentine's making us look at ourselves as we the protagonist jumps straight off residential home in England’s poem and spends decades read the lives, loves and losses of the page into your face with a ancient heartland a group of contriving to hide the theft from these characters, Brownsey was a verve and jokey energy that’s physically and mentally challenged his lover; after a one-night stand, philosophy professor and it shows astonishing. I loved this book. people find themselves having to two men maintain a distant in the dark humour of these The intricacies of the family life as take control of their own lives in awareness of each other's lives for decrepitly sparkling stories. Mickey Donnelly tries to balance order to survive a new kind of a quarter of a century and then Zombie apocalypse. A pathogen has ) BEIJING COMRADE S by Bei his manically strange family life face the question: are we in love? been released and most of the Tong , translated by Scott E Myers against his dreams of escaping to Scottish author Brownsey's stories human race has turned into the (The Feminist Press). The first gay have a wonderful wonkiness about cannibalistic Twice Dead. This new novel from mainland China is a tale breed of ferocious Zombie is of capitalism, love, power and evolving and if you believe the secrecy. Beijing Comrades was majority of apocalypse theories circulated throughout LGBT China then Thorncroft's residents should in 1998 and developed a cult be the first to go. However the following, but has only attracted residents of Thorncroft don't intend an English translation this year. to become the next smorgasbord The book follows the passionate for the Twice Dead. They have engaging love story of Handong Mother Nature on their side, along and Lan Yu during the upheaval of with brains, (still intact), brawn, a China bursting from the repressions cricket bat, a unit of Gung-Ho of Mao into a modern state. A American soldiers, some liberated subtle and honest author, Tong’s Katana swords, sex appeal, and a words follow you into your heart customised rough terrain and dreams. His use of language wheelchair with the curious nick- allows a wonderful switch from name of Lewis Hamilton. humour to sadness, it’s erotic and GSCENE 51 SHOPPING WITH MICHAEL HOOTMAN
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Trupin and Carlton Wilborn. The documentary unapologetically celebrated the open sexuality of its dancers, six of whom were gay, their orientation as much of a centerpiece as Madonna herself. I saw them laugh, cry, camp it up, smoke, bitch, wear lycra shorts and torn fishnet sweaters - in the street! They were not always kind, and the section where three of them rounded on Oliver Crumes (the only straight guy) is still, 25 years later an uncomfortable but fascinating twist on the bullied gay kid. Gay people get to pick on the straight guy, what confusing juxtaposition is this? The most groundbreaking segments though for me, stuffed into my 19-year-old cell of CRAIG’S THOUGHTS repression, were instrumental in unlocking even the beginnings of an idea that I might be able 25 Years of Truth (or Dare to be to escape from the role I was already exhausted in portraying. To find comfort with the truth, to Different) by Craig Hanlon-Smith stand up for myself, to make friends with @craigscontinuum people who would understand, to love and to be loved by another man, without shame. During the tour’s visit to New York the dancers ) Growing up gay in a small provincial part of 250 miles to Wembley Stadium to see Madonna. attended a Gay Pride march through the centre England could at times be an isolating I took the bus from Blackburn, through the night, of a city, in the street. In 1991 I had no idea experience. Even when moving to London in on my own. I hadn’t dared ask anyone to come this was even a possibility, celebrating being 1990 it would take some time before I had the with me as buying a ticket to a Madonna show gay, dressing and behaving flamboyantly - confidence to have an honest conversation was tantamount to painting an arrow in rainbow outside. And then there was the kiss; during a with myself, let alone seek out the company of stripes and waving it in the general direction of game of Truth or Dare, Salim Gauwloos and other gay people. After all, I’d spent the latter one’s backside whilst yelling “this way”. Gabriel Trupin locked lips on screen and for 30 half of the 1980s reliably informed through The memory of that show is now a blur, seconds the world stopped. As an ecstatic every form of social contact and national media although I remember being transfixed for much Madonna looked on and proclaimed “I’m getting outlet that gay people were either paedophiles, of it by of course my five metre proximity to a hard on”, I wanted to leap up and shout disease carriers or probably both. Madonna. That is until the end. During the “you’re not the only one”. I had been to London twice before, once to showstopping Vogue , I became aware of both Twenty-five years on the dancers have taken attend a fear-inducing interview for university, the flamboyance and eroticism of the male part in a ‘catch-up’ documentary charting their terrifying because the university lecturer dancers. As transfixed as I had been with Joe lives now, entitled Strike a Pose . The film has interviewing me was clearly a homosexual Orton’s manspread, I was both aghast and played at international festivals but has yet to comfortable with his lot. Imagine. His office mesmerised by the figure hugging lycra and receive a wider release and as yet I’m still to was adorned with theatre posters celebrating consequent array of shapely bottoms and bulges see it. I gather from reviews and interviews the artistic achievements of socially dysfunctional only a matter of feet above my head. But there with the guys that there was much more to the sexual deviants who were yet to become my was something else I couldn’t quite put my troupe than the truth or dare portrayed through heroes, Oscar Wilde and Joe Orton to name two. finger on (I was five metres away remember) In Bed With Madonna . Three were hiding an HIV My interviewer caught me staring at the naked amidst their bumps, grinds, and expertly diagnosis, Gabriel Trupin has since died and thighs and confusingly attractive bulge of Mr choreographed striking of poses; a flamboyant there was a legal tangle with Madonna over Orton and proceeded to tell me that Orton’s camp confidence of masculinity, a contradiction certain scenes in the film and how the dancers life had been cut horribly short when his gay of pigeonholes I had neither the language nor were salaried, eventually settled out of court. lover came home and bludgeoned him to death understanding for as an 18-year-old hick. But deep in the belly of my confused youth, I in a jealous rage; it was all the evidence I A year later, and nine months into my London saw that film twice a week, every week for two needed to ascertain that my local community residency, I skipped to the cinema (again, alone) months as it topped the summer box office the at home had been right all along, live life like to watch the behind the scenes tour documentary world over. There was of course at that time no a homo and before long there will be an axe in In Bed With Madonna (Truth or Dare in the US), social media, no internet and very little in the your skull dividing your brain in half. a film charting the Blonde Ambition tour I had way of gay characters in film or television that Above his desk sat another poster, which read attended on its UK leg the preceding summer. were not merely figures of fun. Luis Camacho, AIDS – ACT UP , and another which listed all the Wrapped around the shenanigans of the Oliver Crumes, Salim Gauwloos, Jose Gutierez, positives attributes gay people brought to the superstar centre piece, I was introduced to the Kevin Stea, Gabriel Trupin and Carlton Wilborn world. I tried not to notice the enamel pink dancers that had intrigued me from afar at gave me the hope to hang on. Life was waiting, triangle pinned to his lapel as my eyes darted Wembley; Luis Camacho, Oliver Crumes, Salim right around the corner, and in many ways, they hurriedly around the office assessing my escape Gauwloos, Jose Gutierez, Kevin Stea, Gabriel saved mine. route. Little me from the deepest pocket of North West England trapped in a room with a diseased paedophile. And yet I had the strangest feeling of wonder, like Lucy feeling her way “I was both aghast and mesmerised by the through the musty fur coats in that magical wardrobe to discover a fantastical world of figure hugging lycra and consequent array snow underfoot and Turkish Delight beyond. of shapely bottoms and bulges only a My second London visit would be the summer before my eventual permanent move, travelling matter of feet above my head ” GSCENE 53 WALL’S WORDS GAY WISDOM BY MIKE WALL BY GAY SOCRATES
PRESIDENT CHUMP, SORRY I MEANT TRUMP WARNING: YOUTH ADVICE ALERT! ) What would the world be like with Donald Trump as President of ) The great queer Faerie poet-film-maker James Broughton once said: America? I know that it sends a shudder down my spine and back up ‘Crazy old men are essential to society. Otherwise young men have no again every time the concept pops into my head. A colleague of mine suitable role models’. said the other day that “within six months it would be like the world of A young friend told me that he’d recently had a tarot reading and Mad Max , but with Donald Trump as Mad Max or perhaps as Tina Turner”. from this he learned that he needed a teacher. How do the young The notion of Trump wearing a leather body-hugging suit, high stilettos learn from the old? and standing in the thunderdrome shouting “two men enter, one man leaves” made me laugh out loud. But then a few seconds later I was Eight years ago, when I first conceived of my GaySocrates blog, my thinking to myself, shit that might not be too far from the truth. stated intention was: ‘from an experienced and seasoned perspective, to wisely corrupt the gay youth of today with love’. Back then, in my I can't stop thinking of the four horses of the apocalypse, death, late 40s, I felt that a number of factors had conspired to keep me famine war and conquest. Trump is all four rolled into one globulous from accessing the elder wisdom of my queer tribe. Firstly my very ugly mess, with a squirrel tail for hair. Recently he came out with the queerness had inoculated me against trusting any form of authority. statement that he would deport 'criminal illegal immigrants... within Secondly, I was aware that elderly queers had lived through hard one hour of swearing-in’. How exactly does he possibly think that he times; their fundamental nature had been criminalised and construed could even begin to set that in motion? How many people would he as illness to be medically attacked so they were highly likely to have need to assist him in rounding up the estimated 11 million illegal been f***ed up by this. immigrants that live in the USA? Thirdly, for me, AIDS had wiped out a whole swathe of what might have become ‘big sisters’ to me and my generation. All the potential advice and guidance they might have offered had gone up in a sad puff of crematorial smoke. And last, but by no means least, there was that creeping ageism out in our wider society which was becoming especially pernicious out on the gay pub and club scene which meant that most of the older folk I might have bumped into over a drink or two were voting with their feet and staying at home with their friends and partners. So that’s how the blog and subsequently this Gscene column came about. I wondered if there would be any value in putting my aged musings out there for the perusal of any youth, who like me, felt a kind of ‘elder deficit’. I’ve learned a lot over these past 8 years. “I can’t stop thinking of the four horses 1) Probably the most important lesson has been to stop looking for the amazingly wise teacher who will offer all that advice and those of the apocalypse, death, famine war fabulous make-up tips! At least for me, the idea that this person and conquest. Trump is all four rolled exists is a mirage. 2) Instead my learning has come from the rich tapestry of friends and into one globulous ugly mess” relationships (old, young and in between) I’ve encountered in Faerie- space away from the gay cis-male monoculture of the scene. 3) Anyone who ever purported to be a teacher of wisdom for me, And, he is still going on about getting the Mexican Government to pay probably learned far more from me than I ever did from them! for an "impenetrable and beautiful" wall between the two countries, 4) There is great value in appreciating the flaws of a self proclaimed and I quote - “I will build a great wall – and nobody builds walls guru. As Leonard Cohen famously said: ‘Forget your perfect offering, better than me, believe me – and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I There is a crack in everything, That’s how the light gets in!’ will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.” This is also the man who said that the Mexicans were only sending people with problems to the USA; drug users and rapists. What is wrong with this man? He was also once quoted to have said "My IQ is one of the highest — and you all know it! Please don't feel so stupid or insecure; it's not your fault." Don’t worry Donald; I don’t think anybody is feeling insecure. Another confusing quote of his was “I have so many fabulous friends who happen to be gay, but I am a traditionalist.” What does that even mean? That he has gay friends or that he is a traditionalist and therefore he doesn’t approve? Whatever he meant I worry that if elected his next aim would probably be to deport the gays too. I have often thought that perhaps he secretly wants Hillary Clinton to be the next President and that is why he comes out with these truly insane statements. If this is the case, he has sadly and mistakenly expected a lot more intelligence from his fellow Americans. It is Having said all this please be warned: ‘Advice is a form of nostalgia, terrifying to think that a man filled with so much hate has so many dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it supporters. I understand that a lot of people cannot stand the idea of off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's Hillary Clinton becoming President, but please… Donald Trump? worth.’ - Baz Luhrmann 54 GSCENE
Since the demonstration she had been locked out of several online accounts and had to verify (confirm) her identity to every one. It affected everything, starting with a bank transfer she couldn’t get when she was abroad. This lead to a stream of accounts immediately demanding verification of the accounts and location. PayPal, Facebook under two different unrelated names, Amazon, her own bank accounts who ‘found suspicions activity’. They were not able to access her account until she re-verified her information over the phone, just so they can match the voice for ‘security’. Her Twitter account said she was using the wrong password – the one in her phone and the one that she had always used. When she selected a new name by clicking an link, it congratulated her in a confirmation email – stating exactly where the computer she was CHARLIE SAYS using was located. Her private email address had to be re- Brexile from Pain Street established even though she’d had no problems By Charlie Bauer Phd for eight years with the account and company. http://charliebauerphd.blogspot.co.uk Her old Hotmail accounts threatened to lock her out unless she upgraded to another system. When she did – she was locked out forever after just handing over enough personal details ) Well, she did it! She’s in. And she’s made it But how to prepare for the hard news to come? to build up a fractured image of herself. There clear that she’s going to be worse than Shall they stock the food banks and organise were of course spaces missing but these can Thatcher. Hurrah. Have a May Day! widespread childcare? Shall they have easily filled up by positioning another tech contingency money available - if they haven’t Of course, given my criticisms of her highness disaster somewhere along the line where, all passed it along for quantitive easing, that Lady May in the past, I’m not going to be again, she’ll have to phone up again and verify is. How will we fare with the ‘I told you so’s’ to shocked when the punches get pulled – all for it all over again. “I’m sorry, you’ve already Europe as the union splinters because of the our own good. That same Thatcherite used your mother’s maiden name on this UK? This giving Lady May more hubris to push doctrinaire war chant. That, like the most account – how about giving us your phone through with cuts like we have never, and will effective medicine, it’s going to hurt for a bit number of your contracted and easily verifiable never see in many lifetimes. and then feel much, much better. Although not smart phone account…” for us. The reason this nasty-tasting policy is going to She’s seen people she nudged for some sale through is three fold. One, the British Not that we would have had any choice but we freelance work only to find out that they never People will never revolt; two, it might look like have given a monster carte-blanche to received the email those months ago. Leading we have done well next to Europe because of continue with her doctrine, as once practiced her then to discover the correspondence in her Brexit, (we caused it, remember); and three, in the side chambers of Whitehall. Not that her own junk folder together with a bunch more. everyone has an accessible profile, because of focus has changed since she was Home Mrs May’s hard work as Home Secretary – police But don’t get me wrong, this isn’t everybody. Secretary, sliding all those blue, white and pink yourselves or we’ll pull ‘Something’ up. Sound Yet. papers underneath the most recent disaster – like a certain bestseller to you? her stint before becoming Prime Minister was This, however, all took place within a two-week but preparation for the future, Brexit or Stexit. But it wont be the so-called Trotskyites (Young period and continues to this day one year later. Doctors) that will infiltrate the honest, And this is what the then Home Secretary was No elections. No nothing. The British people ordinary people of the UK, it’ll be the so busy with back then - because everybody have spoken and she’ll defend their decision. democratically once, illegal a second time, knows it is the future of government. A Or rather, complacency. After all, she herself elected leader of the party that will be the realistic and truthful profile of every citizen by (under Cameronian duress), like a bulldog most invasive. what they say. An entire life on a chip the size sucking a wasp, voted to remain. And this, as of a sim card in somewhere, whatever, Prime Minister, makes her one of the people. The other day I listened to a friend talking Hertfordshire. For whenever she, or anyone Apparently. about how her life has been made hell online. else, gets into power, they then have all of this She responds to a few demo Facebook pages But the fallout from such a hasty decision by at their fingertips. Nip it in the bud social- together with thousands of other people her the unreliable people of the former UK will be control. Hurrah!. age. But then she revealed the horror stories. the best tool to hack away, and not take the “everytime I tell anyone I feel like a paranoid However, I myself have got nothing to hide. blame. “I know that a 20-year wait for an fool…’ (Which is how you are supposed to So, I’m posting the address to my wide open appendectomy isn’t really that long after all - feel). house in the next issue – just so that you can we’re all in this together…” all come and rummage through my drawers. You forget, we are not in this together. We’ve never been in the same company as this shower of nay-sayers because we’ve never been “Everyone has an accessible profile, because allowed to be. Dollars to Doughnuts there’ll be of Mrs May’s hard work as Home Secretary – some lords or backers making a killing from everyone’s misery. police yourselves or we’ll pull ‘Something’ up ” GSCENE 55 GOLDEN DAYS HOT GOSSIP BY STEVE ASHFIELD BY MICHAEL STEINHAGE
RESPECT AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PAST OFF THE WALL ) Since moving to Brighton in January I've obviously noticed so many ) 'Is that young man flirting with me?!' I was rather startled, as I changes to the way life seems to be lived here. Youngsters, both male bagged my Chicken Kievs with shaky hands. and female, holding hands and laughing as they roam from one gay You see, I have excellent gaydar (took me long enough to fine tune bar to another. It's something many older members of our community it, thank you) and this 20-odd-year-old cashier was without doubt simply never had the chance to do when they were growing up, and not one of us. Now, I always try my best to be nice at the till. These yes I'm more than a bit jealous of this new freedom. people have a sombre enough nine to five existence as is, and yes, The brief we were sent for this month asked the question 'Do younger perhaps I get a little more coquettish when it's a young man who's members of our community respect their LGBTQ heritage?' Well that's easy on the eye, but I generally don't expect any retort. a big question but there's another one that's closely related to it: 'Do Yet there had definitely been a grin when he asked if he could put younger members of our community actually know about their LGBTQ my Nectar card in his slot. To settle the matter, he had said 'Thank heritage?' Do they even know, for example, when homosexuality was you' and 'Have a nice day' with a cheeky little wink, and as I tottered partially decriminalised in England and Wales? off, it hit me. They're no longer scared of us! Knowing about our LGBTQ heritage is so important. Just as Black Back in my day, young straight men used to be terrified they'd catch History Month has an important story to tell, so does LGBT History it. Backs to the wall, and all that. Ironically, most so, those who Month, but can you instantly declare in which month it's held? I'll looked like the back end of a bus, and needn't have worried anyway. tell you a bit later on if you're unsure or just don't know. Our community has gone through so much in days gone by and it's so Things, it seems, have changed. Sexuality is no longer black and important that all the struggles we've endured are remembered and white, nor is it stuck in a musty closet. Questioning, gender fluid, respected. Not knowing about our history is a bit like joining Game of pansexual, non-conforming... words and concepts that, while not Thrones in series four without having a clue what's happened so far. entirely new, certainly weren't heard often, just a decade ago, are Still enjoyable but so much to learn. becoming a staple of our vocabulary. Life has changed so much and in Young people are much more comfortable, if not always in who they so many ways. Remember that are, but in the knowledge that they have a choice. More so, that this colourful police van at Pride and can change and they are not bound, do not want to be bound, by all the police officers wearing labels and categories. rainbow colours and showing their support for our community - it's great to see. Ask an older gay man “Young people are much more about that and he'll share some interesting and very different memories. Police vans meant possible comfortable, if not always in who arrest due to the unjust laws this country had for many years. they are, but in the knowledge Pride events, IDAHOBIT and the Pride Diversity Games were just pipedreams decades ago. Younger members have to learn of the that they have a choice” victimisation gay men suffered simply because of their sexuality. Being out and proud wasn't on the agenda. Simply avoiding It's a slightly confusing thing to see happening, for someone like me imprisonment and not seeing your life ruined by unjust laws was who grew up with categories gay, straight, bi – please tick your box, enough. There simply wasn't the freedom that we can now enjoy. but it is also wonderful, and this is what I've heard about them. Sadly, homophobia still exists and probably always will do at some level. There are people in secondary school, like Kevin, who wears dresses on the weekends, and is called Jasmine, and why not? His friend Matthew (cis, gender-normative, ally) points out 'Yeah, he's a bit gay, “Being out and proud wasn’t on but I'll still go have a pint with him. That's when I'm allowed to go for pints obviously.' And everyone's pretty much with Matthew. the agenda. Simply avoiding Or David, who has a girlfriend, but that doesn't mean he can't sit imprisonment and not seeing your with his arm around Steven, because it's just not as big a deal. life ruined by unjust laws was enough” Then, sitting at the hairdressers last week, the two 16-year-olds. (If you're sceptically glancing at Finding out and respecting our LGBTQ heritage is something we my photo, I was there with a should all do whatever our age. The fact there are groups that have a friend). They chatted about young membership and do their best to discover more about our everyone being gay these days, no heritage is great news. More has to be done though and the arrival of big deal. Unless you're up North the LGBTQ History Club, who held their first meeting at the apparently (where neither had Marlborough in September, is an excellent addition and should be been), where it's still a problem. fully supported. Perhaps I'm painting a picture here that's rosier than reality, but it's If you didn't know before, LGBT History Month is in February. Make a safe to say that in the main, millennials no longer feel the need to date in your diary for that. However, remember that while a dog isn't stand with backs against that wall. just for Christmas, the history of our community isn't just for Anyway, let's put the shopping away then. Oh, I forgot paper February, there's some fascinating material out there for you to napkins? Best nip back to the supermarket! discover and learn from. 56 GSCENE
An app that I’ve just come across only to help fill up all my new space actually turns the phone into a vibrator – ‘something secret and just for the ladies’, with a cunningly disguised icon too so nobody knows I’ve got it. There really are different settings and ways to position the phone too. I’m not sure if this is something I’d want to use in pub(l)ic but it might come in handy one day. Other aspects of my life seem to have speeded up as well. No longer content with terrestrial programming, following a weekly series on TV is impossible as I’m seemingly unable to remember the previous week’s episode and can only binge watch half a season at a time on Netflix. Never have I watched so many teenage vampires, prison inmates and masked superheroes. Now I expect a year’s worth of entertainment in a couple of months. Settling down to Antiques Roadshow once a week just isn’t as exciting as it used to be. Not unless Fiona Bruce starts to grow fangs. Even the cat has got in on the act. There are cat game videos to watch, consisting of animated mice and string or live bird table footage that can be streamed via YouTube on SHARP WORDS the TV which my little feline friend adores, grabbing snatching and jumping at the Del Sharp on leading a very ‘appy life screen. and why, in technology, size doesn’t Allocated playtime is amusement for humans always matter. too, except that she’s now so attuned to the screen she wants to watch everything. So tragic evening news now has empathetic pawing of the newsreader’s face, tense gothic phone), but it’s quite a comfort to be able to ) Sharp Words loves gadgets and Victorian drama is a blur of big top hats, check on the state of my health wherever I technology, but while they’re still functioning bonnets and furry body and any kind of am. is reluctant to upgrade. This is why my laptop wildlife programme sees the screen tottering is still going strong after seven years and My much used bus times app runs so much because she’s trying to get behind it in only because I’ve been gifted a new even quicker now, unlike the buses themselves, and pursuit of the tantalising elephant shrew. smarter phone have I wistfully retired my I know how much later I can leave home to spring chicken five-year-old model which was Training her to watch on a tablet instead is catch one before I’m invariably later than wheezing along well enough though was proving difficult because she’ll only watch for expected when getting off it. pretty slow and rather low on capacity – a moment before turning expectantly towards much like myself. And I do love the array of fingertip jumping, the TV. It would be a hard heart indeed not fighting, running and chasing games I can to succumb to the demands of a cat wanting As long as things do what I want them to I now play. Mildly alarmed by the screams when its favourite show put on. have no interest in what they can’t. Maybe I play the Hungry Shark game as it eats the that’s why there’s a resurgence of dumb After an exhausting day of catching panicking swimmers, I guiltily turned the phones that are just like the ones we used to monsters, watching programmes, sending sound off. Does that make me a more have because all we needed to do was make a messages, reading emails and playing games, sensitive person or just weird because I felt a call and send a text. sitting on the sofa with a book seems the little bit mean? most relaxing thing to do. And suddenly the My new arrival is twice the size and weight of Also finally at last I can see what Pokemon low tech action of just turning a page gives my other phone, obviously I’ve been a little Go is all about. Although I was a bit me the calm and peace I wish for. out of touch as the last time I had to shop disappointed that I actually had to go further for one it was the smallness that was My rooftile of a phone sits close by but than the garden to be able to play it - I was desirable as most people want something thankfully silent though should I need any quite hopeful I could just look around the they can put in their pocket. So now I carry help in getting to sleep there’s always the bathroom and find Pikachu but I have to around something the size of a bar of Fruit & Counting Sheep app... actually go outside. Nut. But I do marvel at the giant screen I can see in bright sunshine, love the impressive camera modes (except the selfie one) and finally have the space to download all the games and apps I never thought I wanted. “I was quite hopeful I could just look A symptom checker, apparently used by doctors, has already diagnosed the many around the bathroom and find Pikachu conditions I suddenly seem to be suffering from (I was never this ill with the old but I have to actually go outside” GSCENE 57 TWISTED POLICE LGBT GILDED GHETTO LIAISON TEAM BY ERIC PAGE BY PC SARAH LAKER & RORY FINN IVY OF THE VALLEY WORKING TOGETHER ) My indomitable Grandmother Ivy, or Poison Ivy as the Valley knew ) It’s easy to look at young people today and think they’ve got it her, was always zealously concerned about what people thought of made. They’re more protected in schools from homophobic bullying, her, even though she could stare a charging rhino into kitten like no longing being educated under the shadow of Section 28. When I submission and had a tongue sharper than a wasp’s sting. She had visit schools these days, I see displays about LGBT diversity, about once wrestled a gossip columnist to the ground for suggesting her LGBT History Month, even LGBT groups and societies. I can’t help friendship with Shirley Treble (who later changed her name to Bassey thinking that this is a sign of the ‘Brighton bubble’ though. And of and became a world famous Diva after Ivy suggested it suited her course in many way, young folk have it a lot harder than generations better) was more than platonic and taken a 20-year vendetta out to before them. resolve her hurt feelings when overlooked by the Lady Mayoress of Something I’m quite thankful for is that I grew up and was schooled Ebbw Vale in the ‘Lilly of the Valley’ competition in 1954. Ivy took before the advent of social media. I think I was one of the first in my second place, was utterly humiliated, swallowed hard, bit back the group of friends to have a mobile phone, which, at best, sent a text tears of righteous frustration, fixed the Mayoress with a gimlet look message for an exorbitant fee. And of course, you’d always switch it then proceeded to hunt down every surviving member of the tragic off when you didn’t need to use it (to call a landline phone, naturally). Mayoress’s family, then kidnapped, drugged them and hauled them off to her Sumatran tattooist friend in Ystrad Mynydd to have ‘I’m related Probably the majority of concern that gets reported to me from young to that two faced Snake of Ebbw Vale’ forcefully inked into their people is to do with bullying or nasty comments being made through foreheads, forever to display their shame (and family connections) and social media. At times it feels endemic and that merely logging on to Ivy’s anger. A short prison sentence following the few interventions by Facebook is going to be met with grief. It’s easy to think the solution the judicial system did nothing but sharpen her sense of reckoning is to simply switch it off. Sadly, however, it doesn’t seem that simple and it was only the ironically unfortunate (and rather messy) death of for some people. Last summer whilst on holiday I was having dinner the aforementioned Lady Mayoress, by catching her chains in the new with some new friends. One of our group, who was a good 10 plus years younger than us, casually mentioned the anxiety she felt about not being able to switch off her phone. She felt pressure to answer messages within moments of receiving them, to the extent that she felt she’d be scorned for not replying to messages when she was asleep. We were all baffled by this. She was experiencing real anxiety and peer pressure to always be online. Being offline just isn’t an option. And this is an example of a generation gap of only a few years. It concerns me how much this affects young people, which in many ways anyone a little bit older and onwards just doesn’t get, because we generally don’t experience it. The laws we have in place to protect people from social media nastiness are based on laws created when all we had to worry about was handwritten letters and telephone lines that required calling the operator. How can we legislate against actions that cause harm and who is it that is making these laws? Do they understand the pressures this rapid technological and social change is putting on ‘digital natives’, those born in a world where all this technology is normal and all they’ve ever know? Moreover, it is important to remember, despite the changing social landscape, homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying still exists and blights electric coal washer of a New Zealand colliery where she’d fled in fear the lives of young people, even in our ‘Brighton bubble’. Sadly now it’s of her life, that put a full stop to Ivy’s’ rampage to restore her bruised not just confined to the playground. honour. Folks in the Valleys tended to draw their curtains when they For info about protecting yourself online: www.getsafeonline.org/ heard the roar of her Morgan motor-trike ripping through the noise of the pits’ wheels and miners singing after a shift 500ft underground AUG STATS clawing coal from the mountain seams. Ivy would ride up to meet my ) In August we had 31 anti-LGBT hate crime and incidents, Grandfather, bringing him a fresh bar of carbolic soap and after including several third party reports. Nearly half were public order smoothing her pinny and adjusting her perm, a few kisses. She was offences, where there was verbal abuse or gestures, in a public not a romantic woman my Grandmother, but had lost three brothers, a place. We also recorded criminal damage, harassment, mal coms and father, two grandfathers and a son to the mines so was grateful for assault. The higher than usual number can in part be explained to every moment stolen from the window making work digging England’s admin, where additional offences of earlier crimes are recorded. lust for coal. My Grandfather has already lost an eye and been buried However there was more reports than usual from women, both cis underground after an explosion for five days, which he later said were and trans. the happiest days of his life, although it was Ivy who led the digging to retrieve him and the 35 others trapped with him. She gained herself thanks from the pit manager and received a pewter medal, CONTACT INFORMATION which she hung in her budgie’s cage. I used to look at Bluie pecking at it while I sat and ate bakestones and listened to her softly sing of ) We both have Facebook profiles and a page – our usernames are: pine trees and lonesomeness and every so often she would look down, PC Sarah Laker and LGBT Caseworker Rory Smith , and Brighton & stroke my head and say, “Oh you youngsters, you don’t know what Hove LGBT Police Team . We tweet @PoliceLGBT . you’re missing, just wait till you’re my age, then you can be exquisite Social media should not be used for reporting incidents – please call and never explain.“ us on 101 , or if it’s an emergency , 999 . 58 GSCENE
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Our services are free, confidential, non- judgemental, independent and empowering. As well as the online service we also run a MINDOUT range of advocacy services, including a Trans Advocacy Service and a Housing Advocacy Services & support for LGBTQ people Service . We are setting up and an Urgent that can really make a difference Need Advocacy Service in partnership with www.mindout.org.uk Allsorts Youth Project to develop advocacy services for young LGBTQ people. We run a weekly peer support group work ) Many people say these days that the lives and, as a result, the majority of participants service, including Out Of The Blue , a service of LGBTQ people are so much better than they hid their sexual orientation/gender identity to for people who experience suicidal distress and used to be, that surely there’s no mental some degree. This secrecy led to feelings of Work It Out for people managing their mental health need any more. Whilst this may well be distress, shame, stigma, fear, failure and health in employment. We run a Peer true for some people, it couldn’t be further increased the likelihood of self-harm and Mentoring Service , offering one-to-one from reality for very many of us. suicide. support run by trained volunteers. We offer For all too many young people, growing up as The consequences of homophobia, biphobia wellbeing themed workshops and courses. LGBTQ remains full of potential, real and life- and transphobia, being made to feel abnormal, threatening mental health issues. We are having to disguise identities, and perhaps MINDOUT INFO particularly concerned about high rates of other life crises (eg previous experience of For more info on MindOut services, courses, suicidal distress and self-injury. MindOut abuse, their own illness/disability, death of a volunteering and everything we do please recently assisted with a large research study friend) were that many young people felt ) see www.mindout.org.uk , called: Queer Futures ‘Understanding Lesbian, isolated and unable to talk about their feelings ) email [email protected] Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Adolescents’ and emotions. This isolation and silence ) or call 01273 234839 Suicide, Self-harm and Help-Seeking Behaviour increased the likelihood of self-harm and We would love to hear from you. (McDermott et al, 2016). attempted or planned suicide. ) Follow the link below to see and hear Ben They found that experience of homophobic, This study was with young people, however, all talking about some of his experiences: biphobic or transphobic abuse doubled the of the above can also apply to LGBTQ people of www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy- odds of someone planning or attempting any and all ages. I am sure that many of us work/equality-human-rights/mental- suicide. The majority of young people they relate to these experiences now or in the past, health-and-being-lgbt/ talked to had experienced abuse related to or fear they may come our way in the future. sexual orientation or gender identity. Tackling WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY It remains essential that we provide support abuse and discrimination in schools, colleges ) World Mental Health Day is on Monday and space for LGBTQ youth to talk about their and education institutions is essential to October 10 . The theme this year is emotional lives in a safe and non-judgemental preventing suicide and self-harm. Psychological First Aid . Do think about environment. supporting your local mental health project, Most of the participants lived with the The Queer Futures research also found that talking about mental health, and/or assumptions of most people around them that LGBTQ young people were most likely to use, celebrating community mental health. More everyone is heterosexual and cisgender (i.e. and want to use, the internet for support and info: www.who.int/mental_health/world- sexual and gender norms). This, combined with help with self-harm and suicidal distress. mental-health-day/2016/en/ the threat or reality of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, caused young people to feel negative about their sexual and/or gender identity and increased their risk of suicidal “The consequences of homophobia, biphobia distress. and transphobia, being made to feel abnormal, Participants were also made to feel that they could not be open about their sexual having to disguise identities, were that many orientation/gender identity. Young people had young people felt isolated and unable to talk to continually make decisions about when and where it was safe to disclose their identities about their feelings and emotions ” GSCENE 59
It’s not all doom and gloom though, these children have access to information that we SAM TRANS MAN never had. The language around LGBT issues has reached the mainstream, and acceptance is My kids, education and cyberspace growing by the decade. ‘It’s ok to be gay’ is a - the good, the bad and the real thing, and the luckiest kids are those who live in a liberal urban setting with parents who downright ugly, by Dr Samuel Hall get it, even if they are not it. Brighton & Hove is certainly one of those places and I thank the universe that my children are growing up here. And that’s where LGBT bullying enters the ) We have a lot of kids in our house. Five, to In our schools there are clear and consistent picture, fascination with what ‘isn’t normal’ - a be precise. One of them was born in the 20th messages about LGBT people and the respect perpetuation of their parents’ less enlightened century, but only just, so to all intents and agenda. They are being taught through the youthful prejudice perhaps. Kids are obsessed purposes these kids are of, and immersed in, compulsory Personal, Social and Health with all things sexual and toilet related. the 21st century. These are very, very different Education curriculum that LGBT folk exist, that Especially boys. It’s funny, horrifying and times to the era many of you were raised in. there is nothing to fear about gender identity or fascinating in turn to talk about willies, poo, Information technology is almost certainly the sexuality issues in themselves or in their peers, vaginas and any other ‘private’ words they can single biggest thing that demarcates them. and that we are all worthy of the greatest think of, right from the outset, including Their information access, knowledge respect. For this reason I was not entirely anything suggestive of homosexuality. Without acquisition, communications, friendships and surprised when one of our boys came home aged careful teaching in the home about respect for relationships, leisure pursuits and so much 10 and announced that he thought he was gay. themselves and one another, this can and will more are all being conducted in cyberspace. Our response? “How lovely”. A few weeks later he escalate in the playground and away from These kids can and will be able to do things came out at school and on social media. “I’m adults. The uneducated pre-teen may already that we wouldn’t have conceived of a decade not gay, I’m fabulous!” Thereafter followed a have ideas about what they believe is right and ago, so fast is the pace of development. And period of quiet, and a subsequent exploration of what’s wrong, and it’s going to take more than with these changes come great advantages, but bisexuality before arriving at the conclusion that a few generations to eradicate the constant also some serious risks which I never faced as he is, in fact, queer. Smashing. messages that bombard them in the media a young person. There are risks to their about heteronormativity. Even the most emotional and psychological safety, of enlightened parents will use phrases like ‘when exposure of themselves, and exposure to you have a girlfriend/wife’ to a boy or “When a child comes out, materials, conversations, and people to whom ‘boyfriend/husband’ to a girl. These seemingly they should never be exposed; and there are they need to hear positive innocuous throwaway remarks instil early almost certainly risks to their mental health beliefs about what is and isn't normal and can messages at the very and wellbeing from looking at those damn take years of psychotherapy to undo. This is screens all the time - if you don't police them. beginning of their journey, especially true when religion plays a part in So in our house we try, often in vain, to limit your upbringing. I know. whatever the final their vulnerability. We ringfence them and limit Trans people are even more of a challenge. Kids destination or arrival point” the time they can spend in cyberspace, put are relatively kind, in my experience, about controls on the internet, and try to teach them being trapped in the wrong body, which is by Now I’m not saying that we’re particularly how to stay safe. Schools are pretty good at and large how they understand me. But that’s fantastic parents, but I do know that the one this too. All this on top of teaching them all after an age-appropriate and gentle thing all children need is to be loved for who the usual stuff that we were all taught: How to conversation. Not a chance that a contemporary they are. Without question. And I know that stay safe on the streets, in parks, when at struggling in the classroom, would be afforded when a child comes out, they need to hear parties and out at night. Everything that we the same degree of respect unless all the adults positive messages. Right then, at the very were afraid of, they’re afraid of too. But the in that kids environment get on board to support , beginning of their journey, whatever the final internet scares me a lot more than real life educate, and provide ongoing vigilance about destination or arrival point, is when we can help stuff. Cyber bullying is a real threat. One of my how a child is treated by their peers. This is them maintain their self-esteem, which is so daughters has already had a nasty experience why lots of trans kids move schools, or wait easily lost if they are indeed ‘queer’. There will of virtual sexual assault, and others she knows until a natural break/move happens such as be plenty of time for him to learn his history. have had similar hideous episodes. transition from primary to secondary, or later And plenty of time to learn to respect the giants Basically it’s all about protecting them from to college. A chance to start afresh without the whose shoulders he stands on. It starts with sexual abuse in all its various (modern) forms. baggage of playground insults flying around. respect for himself.
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Sundays 12 sessions for people living with/affected by HIV. ) BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SAFETY FORUM 6pm, Somerset Day Centre, Kemptown • Informed Passions: Expert Volunteers project to Independent LGBT forum working with the community to 07476 667353 , www.thevillagemcc.org identify & support sexual health needs of local men who address and improve safety issues in Brighton & Hove. have sex with men and carry out field research in B&H [email protected] on issues affecting men’s sexual health. Extensive www.lgbt-safety-forum-brighton.com HIV PREVENTION, CARE training provided. • What Next? Thurs eve, 6 week peer support group work ) BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SWITCHBOARD & TREATMENT SERVICES programme for newly diagnosed HIV+ gay men. Help-line with email & webchat facility from 5pm daily on ) AVERT • HIV Support Services: info, support & practical advice 01273 204 050 . 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Change, Windlesham Venue, BN1 3AH. For info email ) LAWSON UNIT Assessment of support needs and signposting on to [email protected] , www.ftmbrighton.org.uk Medical advice, treatment for HIV+, specialist clinics, diet relevant services. Support in person, by phone or email. & welfare advice, drug trials. 01273 664 722 • Support for people at risk of HIV confidential info ) BRIGHTON GEMS and advice on sexual health and HIV for men who have Social group for gay men over 50 with several events every ) SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE sex with men. Up to 3 one hour appointments depending month inc meeting at Dorset Gardens last Fri of month 7-9pm. Pavillions Partnership. Info, advice, appointments & referrals on need. Sessions in person or on phone. 07561 166 407 or email [email protected] 01273 731 900 . • Web support & info on HIV, sexual health & local www.brightongems.com Drop-in: Richmond House, Richmond Rd, Brighton, Mon- services via netreach and myhiv.org.uk ) LESBIAN LINK BRIGHTON Wed & Fri 10am-4pm, Thur 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm; • Positive Voices: volunteers who go to organisations to Local social group offers friendship, social events, meet 1st 9 The Drive, Hove 01273 680714 Mon & Wed 10am-12pm talk about personal experiences of living with HIV. & 1pm-3pm, Tue & Thu 10am-4pm, info & advice only (no Thur at Regency Tavern, 7.30pm. 07594 578 035 ) SEXUAL HEALTH WORTHING www.lesbianlinkbrighton.co.uk assessments), Fri 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm. • Gary Smith (LGBT* Support) 07884 476634 Free confidential tests & treatment for STIs inc HIV. Hep A ) LESBIAN & GAY AA or email [email protected] & B vaccinations. Worthing based 0845 111345645 12-step self-help programme for alcohol addictions. Sun For more info visit weblink: 7.30pm, Chapel Royal, North St, Btn (side entrance). pavilions.org.uk/services/treatment-recovery-options/ NATIONAL HELPLINES 01273 203 343 (general AA line) ) NATIONAL LGBT DOMESTIC ABUSE ) SUSSEX BEACON HELPLINE AT GALOP.ORG.UK ) LGBT NA GROUP 24 hour nursing & medical care, day care 01273 694222 0800 999 5428 Brighton-based LGBT (welcomes others) Narcotics or www.sussexbeacon.org.uk Anonymous group every Tue 6.30–8pm, Millwood Centre, ) LONDON LESBIAN & GAY SWITCHBOARD Nelson Row, Kingswood St. 0300 999 1212 ) TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST SERVICES 02078 377324 For more info about these free services go to the THT office, ) POSITIVELINE (EDDIE SURMAN TRUST) ) LGBT MEDITATION GROUP 61 Ship St, Brighton, Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm 01273 764200 Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat & Sun 4-10pm 0800 1696806 Meditation & discussion, every 2nd & 4th Thur, 5.30 –7pm, or [email protected] Anahata Clinic, 119 Edward St, Brighton • Venue Outreach: info on HIV, sexual health, personal ) MAINLINERS 02075 825226 07789 861 367 or www.bodhitreebrighton.org.uk safety, safer drug/alcohol use, free condoms/lubricant ) NATIONAL AIDS HELPLINE 08005 67123 ) LUNCH POSITIVE for men who have sex with men. ) NATIONAL DRUGS HELPLINE 08007 76600 • The Bushes Outreach Service @ Dukes Mound: Lunch club for people with HIV. 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