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666 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON ) WWW.GSCENE.COM BLAGSS’ FOOTBALL TEAMS

PLAY SUSSEX FA TEAMS DURING ANDREW PARKER 'FOOTBALL v HOMOPHOBIA' MONTH Football v Homophobia, staged a month of action last month with matches played between men’s and ladies football teams at Brighton Lesbian and Gay Sports Society (BLAGSS) and teams from Sussex County FA.

BLAGSS has around 400 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members who participate in sports as varied as badminton, cricket, cycling, football, golf, orienteering petanque-boules, running, sailing, squash, table tennis, tennis, tennis virgins, ten pin bowling, walking and yoga. Elliot Toms, who organises the football team, added: "I am a geologist, we have a civil engineer, lawyer, doctor and builder all aged between 20 and 53 playing for us. "Homophobia still exists in football. It is appalling, especially when you consider there will be children at games who will hear these comments. Our aim is to raise awareness that homophobia still exists in football and quite simply it shouldn't." At the moment BLAGSS football teams only play ) Football v Homophobia, now an established was sweeper and the oldest player on the pitch friendly games and are not enrolled in a competitive international initiative, runs every February and Paul Gustafson. league. The men's team travelled to Munich at the opposes homophobia in football at every level – Not to be outdone, BLAGSS women played a end of November 2015 to play in the World AIDS from grassroots to professional clubs. Sussex FA team at Lancing Football ground on Day Football Tournament, organised by Munich The aim of the initiative is for football to take a clear February 15 as part of the month of action, Street Boys, where they achieved a respectable ninth stand against homophobia so that everyone can scoring a resounding 10-3 victory. The fixture was place in a lineup of 14 international LGBT football enjoy the beautiful game while football leads the the first ever and hopefully will become an annual teams. way in removing discrimination and prejudice based event showing that homophobia in football is being Following their success, the BLAGSS ladies team are on gender identity and sexual orientation. tackled at a grassroots level and to show that the looking to enter more competitive events in the LGBT communities and women are welcome in In an exciting game against Sussex Country FA on coming season. football and have a positive contribution to make. February 1 at Lancing football ground, BLAGSS Plans are also coming together for the Pride men controlled much of the first half of play against Mathew Major, Sussex County FA chairman, said: Diversity Games from July 22-24 which will include Sussex Country FA XI. Aaron Keens put BLAGSS "Football is for everyone in Sussex, and I am sporting disciplines including football, golf, ahead before Sussex FA scored three goals on the delighted that BLAGSS have now affiliated with us. badminton, tennis, rugby, cricket and much more! trot. A spectacular header in the second half by Yes, there are still some people in society who may Colin Maplesden was not enough to even the hold negative views, but one would hope that is a For more information about BLAGSS, view: game, which Sussex FA won 3-2. Man of the match minority view in 2016." www.blagss.org GSCENE 7

GOLDEN HANDBAG AWARDS 2016 ) The Golden Handbag Show, Brighton's annual Gay Oscar award ceremony will take place on Sunday June 12 at the Brighton Metropole Hilton Hotel. Now in their 21st year, The Golden Handbags celebrate everything positive and uplifting about the LGBT scene in Brighton and Hove. Who is a top and who is a bottom? What is your favourite bar and which is your favourite voluntary sector organisation are questions that get answered on the night in spectacular hollywood fashion. This year’s awards

LOLA LASAGNE LOLA will once again be raising money for local good causes and all voting will take place online only. The evening will be hosted by Lola Lasagne and the lineup of artists appearing will be announced shortly. VIP tables seating 12 people cost £240, go on sale from Tuesday March 1 and will be released on a first come first served basis. To book a table email: [email protected] or telephone 01273 749 947. If you’re not lucky enough to be invited onto a VIP table, unreserved single tickets for £20 can be purchased from Prowler, 112 St James Street, Brighton from Tuesday, May 2. ) The legendary Golden Quiz Night which officially launches the online voting is at Charles Street on Tuesday, April 26. Get a team together and win the first Golden Handbag of the season. Entry is £25 for a team of 8 players with all proceeds going to local good causes. To book your place email: [email protected] MISS JASON RECEIVES AWARD FROM SUSSEX POLICE ) Jason Sutton aka as entertainer Miss Jason has been presented with a special community award by Chief Superintendent Nev Kemp from Sussex Police acknowledging the help he gave police officers during a bomb scare at the start of the Brighton & Hove Pride Parade in 2015. The start of the Pride Parade was delayed by two hours while police investigated a suspicious package strapped to a lamppost outside the Brighton Hotel, opposite the Bandstand on Brighton seafront. Jason who had been hosting a Pride breakfast at the Brighton Hotel, kept the crowds outside calm and entertained while police investigated the package and then evacuated the crowd while bomb squad officers carried out a controlled explosion. The package turned out to be a pinhole camera intended to take photographs over an extended period of time. The citation on the award, read: "Miss Jason is thanked by Sussex Police for assisting in the evacuation of a large number of people during Brighton & Hove's Pride 2015 celebrations following the discovery of a suspicious package. Miss Jason displayed great professionalism and helped to ensure a calm and organised evacuation putting the safety of the local community first." Chief Super Nev Kemp, said: "My officers reported that Miss Jason was a considerable help in keeping people calm and in a good mood during the long wait to establish if the package was dangerous. We did not want to let his contribution in keeping the crowd good-tempered and safe go unrecognised." Miss Jason added: "It was so camp my dears! I had a wonderful time keeping everyone entertained in the long wait to establish how serious the situation was. Everyone played their part and the most important thing is that no one was hurt, everyone had a great day and I am very happy to have played my part." 8 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON ) WWW.GSCENE.COM BRIGHTON & HOVE BLACK VALENTINE’S PARTY RAISES CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL £201.75 FOR THE RAINBOW FUND WOMEN’S DAY ) Brighton Women’s Centre and Brighton Dome will celebrate the 105th International Women’s Day (IWD) with an action-packed day of entertainment, films, workshops, exhibitions, discussions, history tours and children’s activities. IWD celebrations will take place at the Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton on Saturday, March 5, from 10am to 4pm. Host for the day, UK Slam! champion, Rachel Nwokoro, will be introducing an impressive line-up on the main stage including Brighton’s all-women a capella choir, We Bop; female ukulele band, Qukulele; and Beatbox Champion Bellatrix, who will be belting out foot-stomping tunes alongside other dance, music and poetry performances.

RACHEL RACHEL NWOKORO ) Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) Brighton & Hove who provide Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, FGM made an exciting return to Subline effective front line services to campaigner Nimco Ali and community organiser Emily on Valentine’s Day for a Black LGBT+ people in the city. Valentine’s Party. BBW's first Wright will be joining a panel discussion to explore The BBW team extend special Sunday afternoon event of the some of the key issues affecting women today. thanks to Steven Lee, Ian Sinclair season was a success with many and DJ Screwpulous at Subline, the You can join a women’s history walk around the Pavilion men in leather, rubber and even Sea Serpents Rugby Team who Estate, the stomping ground of headstrong princesses, more in black and rubber. Graham

CAROLINE LUCAS MP CAROLINE LUCAS celebrated England's win against era-defining queens, writers, artists and businesswomen. Munday, Chair of BBW, said: “It Italy in Rome in the bar and all was good to see so many regular In the exhibition area, Brighton Dome’s flagship outreach project Miss the horny men that made the party faces, old faces and new faces on Represented will have jewellery-making and collage workshops alongside their so great. retrospective work. In Dead Reckoning, artist Bern O'Donoghue presents 3,771 old faces enjoying the delights of a miniature boats, each one bearing witness to the death in 2015 of a migrant or Sunday afternoon party in the The next BBW event is the Easter refugee who attempted to cross the Mediterranean in their efforts to reach Europe. bowels of Subline.” Quiz at the Camelford Arms on Thursday, March 24 from 7pm with The added bonus was that BBW Free workshops that can be booked on the day include the quiz starting at 9pm. Women’s Self-Defence, Beatboxing with UK champion raised £201.75 on the day for the Bellatrix, Sing Your Heart Out Rainbow Fund, who make grants to For all BBW info, view: with Aneesa Chaudhry, Creative small LGBT/HIV organisations in www.brightonbearweekend.com Writing with Evlynn Sharp and Women’s History. There will

BELLATRIX also be a room showing all-day films. Browse the information stalls, enjoy the BEAR-PATROL COLLECTION TINS

entertainment or learn some new skills. ANEESA CHAUDHRY APPEAL REACHES 500 TARGET! The Early Childhood Project will keep the 0-12 year olds amused with their all- Bear-Patrol asked supporters to day children’s activities. Or, pamper yourself with low-cost holistic therapies and donate just £2 each to cover the retreat to the café bar to relax over tea and cake. Prepared to be entertained, cost of buying one collection tin inspired and empowered! and reached their target of buying 500 new tins on February 19. The Sussex Beacon have now ordered the new tins, which will be labelled REAL EYES: REALISE by Bear-Patrol volunteers, and they ) In March, pop artist Lez Ingham will be showcasing her new collection of will be delivered in early March. If paintings at Taylor-West & Sloan, the new optometrists in Hove. Real Eyes: you want a new tin in your venue or Realise will be on display to the public from March 8 for five weeks. For this business, email: exhibition Lez has referenced [email protected] vintage 1960s comic and movie APPEAL FOR COLLECTING TINS FOR SUSSEX BEACON REACH 500 poster images featuring multi- ) Bear-Patrol, the social layered, tongue-in cheek humour networking group for bears and with a twist of irony in bright their friends launched a new kaleidoscope colour. community fundraising project to Taylor-West & Sloan have an purchase a new batch of collection amazing collection of stylish tins to help further promote the frames from around the world services of the Sussex Beacon and DANNY DWYER along with state of the art to increase the amount of tins Danny Dwyer, organiser of Bear- optometrist equipment. circulated in the local community. Patrol, said: "These new collection The new tins are white and will tins will also help to replace some Real Eyes: Realise exhibition by Lez Ingham, Taylor-West & Sloan include security chains and the of the older tins which are now tired Optometrists, 80 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EB, Tuesday March 8 for 5 weeks, Beacon's new logo which is due to and/or damaged and as always we 9.30am–6pm. Closed Sunday and Monday be rolled out in April 2016. thank you for your support." GSCENE 9 1010 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON ) WWW.GSCENE.COM NEW ADVOCACY SERVICE RADIO REVERB’S HIV HAPPY FOR TRANS COMMUNITIES HOUR IS TOP OF THE PODS! ) MindOut, the LGBT mental health project, and ) The podcast of Radio Reverb’s HIV Healthwatch Brighton & Hove are to jointly set up the city’s Happy Hour has reached the No One first Trans Advocacy Service. Jointly funded by Brighton & spot in the LGBT: Society and Culture Hove Clinical Commissioning Group and Brighton & Hove category of Podomatic. The radio show City Council, the service will provide person-centred advocacy is not only listened to by Brighton support for the trans communities in Brighton & Hove. locals, but nationally and all over the world, with a growing following in the The Advocacy Service will offer advice, information, representation and case work US. The programme, presented by Paul support on all issues related to trans care pathways, including services and Thorn and Martin Chatfield, is treatment at the Gender Identity Clinic and: Primary and secondary health care; broadcast on Radio Reverb 97.2fm and show very much and are pleased to Social care; Legal issues; Family and relationships; Employment; Housing; Hate is streamed globally via their website. know that people like it. More crime, harassment and bullying; Diagnosis; Treatment options, referral systems The aim of the show is to challenge the importantly we hope that it’s making a and waiting times as well as health issues not related to the trans care pathway negative thinking that people with HIV difference to people’s lives.” All MindOut services are free, independent, impartial and confidential. often hold about themselves, and make The HIV Happy Hour is broadcast live the most of life. Research into the mental health needs of trans people shows that 84% of on Thursday at 7pm, and repeated on respondents experienced suicidal distress, dropping to 3% post-transition, Presenter Paul Thorn, Tuesday at noon and Wednesday at demonstrating a clear indication of the life-saving said: “This is 9am. To catch up with the Podcast, PAUL PAUL THORN potential of prompt and timely support. absolutely thrilling. view: www.hivhappy.co.uk/ Martin and I both Helen Jones, Director of MindOut, said: ”We are The HIV Happy Hour is supported by a enjoy making the so pleased to be able to provide much-needed, grant from the Rainbow Fund. dedicated support for trans communities. We look forward to working closely with local trans groups

HELEN HELEN JONES and organisations to meet growing needs.” BRIGHTON BEAR WEEKEND MERCHANDISE Nicky Cambridge, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Brighton & Hove, added: NOW AVAILABLE AT PROWER “Healthwatch is delighted to be part of this project. We will ensure that the issues being raised by trans people accessing services are raised at local and national levels so that systems improve and change permanently. We will do this with the community who have faced institutional prejudice and discrimination for far too long.” Dr Sam Hall, Chair of the Clare Project and Trans Alliance representative, said: “This is a fantastic example of how the Trans Needs Assessment can be used as a springboard to achieve equality of access to services for Brighton & Hove’s trans residents and service users. We look forward to working with MindOut to ensure that the best

DR SAM HALL possible use is made of this new service.” For more information about MindOut, view: www.mindout.org.uk/

ME SOCIETY LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE ) The charity that supports those in the region affected by Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) has a new website designed to cover the latest local and national news and developments in an easily understood format. The organisation, soon to mark its 30th year, is ) Merchandising for Brighton Bear Graham Munday, supported by some of the leading medical professionals in the field who Weekend in June is now available at Chair of Brighton Bear contribute regularly to the charity’s work. Prowler, 112 St James Street. This Weekend, says: “It's ME sometimes follows a viral infection or trauma and affects around 6,000 adults year's popular logo, designed by great to be working GRAHAM GRAHAM MUNDAY and children across Sussex, including a significant number of the LGBT+ Fergus Salder, features three bears with Prowler Brighton. community, some of whom are virtually housebound and in need of care. and Brighton Pavilion, presenting two It gives a chance for icons in one. T-shirts, costing just £12, people to pick up and try on our Colin Barton, Sussex ME Society Chairman and are available in red and black in sizes clothing. It’s very convenient for people former bar manager, said: ”We have seen much from small to 3XL and there is a new in Brighton and you save by not having progress over the years both in the recognition and line of black polo shirts, costing £15, to pay for postage. Don't forget you can treatment of the illness but there is still some way to with sizes from small to 2 XL. All always buy online at go before those affected receive services equal to money raised from sales will go to the www.brightonbearweekend.com" that afforded to those with other neurological Rainbow Fund who give grants COLIN BARTON disorders”. Brighton Bear Weekend will take to LGBT/HIV organisations in Brighton place from June 17-19, 2016. For more To view the new website, view: www.measussex.org.uk & Hove providing effective frontline information, view: services to LGBT people in the city. www.brightonbearweekender.co.uk

121212 DAILY NEWS UPDATES ON ) WWW.GSCENE.COM WIN £300 AT BRIGHTON BEAR MINDOUT FOR THE WEEKEND EASTER QUIZ LAUGHS RETURNS! ) At Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) headquarters they often think of chocolate, bears and sometimes chocolate the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus bears. So to keep minds occupied, BBW will be hosting a and more. quiz and when better than the Thursday before Easter on The venue, St George’s Church in March 24 at the Camelford Arms. The quiz will start at Kemptown, is fully accessible and 9pm and Mark Flood, the manager of the Camelford, will will have a licensed bar. be your quiz master for the night. Questions will be set by Brighton Bear Weekend Chair, Graham Munday, so expect Go along, take your friends and enjoy chocolate, religion and maybe a bit of naughtiness. It is recommended you book a a fun-filled evening while raising vital table as the bar is always busy for quizzes. Why not make it a full evening out and funds for LGBTQ mental health charity eat at the Camelford before the quiz? To make a reservation call 01273 622386. MindOut! It's just £2 to enter and the top prize is £300 in cash. Join a team or build your own MindOut for the Laughs, is at St with friends. On the night there will be a raffle and all money from the quiz and ) Due to popular demand, the George’s Church, Kemptown, raffle will go to the Rainbow Fund who give grants to local LGBT/HIV organisations comedy cabaret extravaganza Brighton, on Thursday, March providing effective frontline services to LGBT people in Brighton & Hove. supporting MindOut, the LGBT mental 17. Doors open at 6.30pm for health charity, is returning on 7.30pm start. Tickets: £12/ £10 Thursday, March 17, showcasing concs from: www.bit.ly/laughs2016 great comedy with a good dose of musical entertainment thrown in.

The line-up includes award-winning ZOE LYONS Zoe Lyons. If you haven’t had the chance to catch her before at one of her sold out performances, or if you missed her on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, this is the perfect opportunity to see her live. Compere for the evening is Spice who will also lend his vocal prowess. The evening will be featuring the hilarious Debra-Jane Appelby, the sparkly talented Dolly Rocket, the BRIGHTON BEAR WEEKEND entertaining Sally Vate, members of TEAM UP WITH GIN & BEAR IT! ) Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) are teaming up with Gin & Bear It to supply NEW MONTHLY LGBTQ PUB liquid refreshment at this year's bears’ picnic on June 18 at Dorset Gardens from 1pm. Aaron Burns and John Azzopardi are Gin & Bear It and together they serve CRAWL ROUND THE GAY VILLAGE drinks from their 1968 Morris Minor, Aubrey, who they’ve cleverly fitted out with optics rigs and a pop-up bar created from vintage luggage in keeping with the age of ) A new monthly LGBTQ Pub Brighton's best-loved LGBTQ venues their beloved car. Aaron said: "We are so excited to be a part of the BBW picnic, and Crawl, visiting some of Brighton's into the early hours of the following look forward to meeting loads of great people and giving something back to our famous gay bars and pubs, will meet morning. Bars on the route will be community, something we always love doing.” at the Marine Tavern every third offering free shots and the event is free Friday of the month from 8pm. Go for everyone to attend. John added: “BBW is a great opportunity to have a fantastic time with members of along, meet new people and enjoy our community while raising money for an extremely worthy cause. The work that the So mark in your diaries, Friday Rainbow Fund does is so important and to be able to support this is an honour.” March 18 starting from 8pm at the Marine Tavern in Broad Street. Pubs Graham Munday, Brighton Bear being visited include Queens Arms, Weekend Chair, said: "This is amazing Poison Ivy, Bar Broadway and to have Gin & Bear It join us, Aaron Bulldog to name a few. and John who will be serving the drinks for you are so friendly and professional. This is a great chance to make new They will be joining us and all the friends and visit bars you might not volunteers from Lunch Positive who will normally visit alone in the company of be providing food, tea and coffee for the lovely Stephanie Von Clitz and the picnic on June 18." the outrageous Linda Bacardi who will be your accompanying drag Brighton Bear Weekend will take place from June 16-19. For more information, guides for the evening’s fun. A wild view: www.brightonbearweekend.com night out is promised for everyone. The Rainbow Fund make grants to LGBT/HIV organisations in Brighton & Hove For up to date information, check out providing effective frontline services to LGBT people in the city. the Facebook group.

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LGBT+ STUDENTS AND STAFF CONTINUE TO BE BULLIED IN GOVERNMENT REJECTS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COMPULSORY SEX ) New research reveals harassment and bullying of LGBT+students and staff continues to be a problem in colleges and universities. Sixty per-cent of students EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS have witnessed bullying based on sexual orientation, with one in 10 saying they see ) Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) condemns government decision on Sex it every day, warns a new report. The report, looking at bullying of lesbian, gay, and Relationships Education. The Government has rejected calls for bisexual and transgender (LBGT+) staff and students, also found that 17% of staff mandatory sex education in schools to be made compulsory, from the have experienced name-calling at work, and one in 10 had been threatened or government’s chief medical officer, three cross-party committees of MPs and intimidated. the children’s commissioner. Pride and Prejudice in Education was produced by the National Union of The announcement, not to make Students, the Equality Challenge Unit, the Learning and Work Institute, the Personal, Social and Health Education Skills Funding Agency, the University and College Union and the Forum for (PSHE) and Sex and Relationships Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Equality. It calls on universities and Education (SRE) statutory, was made NICKY MORGAN colleges to provide good quality training and support for staff. It also recommends two months later than expected, by that institutions develop an inclusive curriculum, have zero tolerance for harassment Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, of LGBT+ students and take action to prevent students dropping out due to who had originally promised to report discrimination. by the end of last year. Instead, she announced the Government will work with a group of leading head teachers and practitioners to improve PSHE, but this Key findings from the report include: will not include statutory status, and is hardly likely to have the breadth or • 60% of respondents had witnessed a learner acting negatively towards people scope to tackle Ofsted’s finding that 40% of PSHE teaching is not of sufficient because of their sexual orientation at least once. One in 10 respondents saw or quality. heard this behaviour every day. Shaun Griffin, Executive Director • 51% of lesbian and gay students and 59 per cent of non-binary students had experienced homophobic or transphobic name-calling. External Affairs at THT, said: “The government missed its own deadline • 47% of non-binary students have seriously considered dropping out of their course, compared with 35 per cent of respondents on average. in reply to the Education Select Committee on PSHE, and now reveals • 17% of staff respondents had experienced biphobic, homophobic or transphobic name-calling at work. itself to have completely ignored that

SHAUN SHAUN GRIFFIN report, and the recommendation of no • 13% had been harassed, one in 10 had been threatened or intimidated and 3% had been physically assaulted. less than four chairs of parliamentary committees. Quite incredible. Confusingly, in its letter the government expresses concern around the variable • 11% reported that they had experienced another kind of biphobic, homophobic or transphobic bullying. quality of PSHE provision, yet rejects the obvious solution. If PSHE and SRE is made compulsory in all schools, it will be treated as other subjects, with • 78% of respondents said they did know who to go to in their place of work if they experienced bullying. teachers getting the training they need, and enough time being allocated in timetables for quality lessons. • 52% of staff said that no sexual orientation or gender identity equality training was provided for staff or learners where they worked. “Countless reports have shown the value of statutory PSHE including a strong link to good academic performance. It is quite astonishing that the government Robbiie Young and Fran Cowling, National Union of Students should disregard the advice of its own committee and mounting external LGBT+ officers, said: “It’s deeply concerning to see how evidence that the current system doesn’t work. We have failed young people in widespread the bullying and harassment of LGBT+ students is. our country with inadequate and unrealistic SRE, and we now look set to fail Every student should feel safe while at college or university. They many more.” shouldn’t have to face name-calling and other bullying, or have to

ROBBIIE ROBBIIE YOUNG Contrary to the Government’s current assertion that the vast majority of consider dropping out of their course because of the way they are schools already make provision for PSHE and SRE, this is only obligatory in treated by other students. NUS will be working with students’ unions to implement the 40% of secondary schools which are maintained. This excludes the the recommendations in this report to create learning environments that are inclusive growing number of academies and free schools, let alone primary schools. and welcoming for all LGBT+ students.” THT, campaigns for universal statutory status for SRE in all schools as part of Helen Carr, University and College Union head of equality, the Sex Education Forum. added: “While much is being done to address bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Ruth Hunt, Stonewall CEO, reacting colleges and universities, there’s no getting away from the fact to the news, said: "We are

that it’s still a problem. The findings in this survey are consistent HELEN CARR disappointed with the Government’s with a recent House of Commons report on transgender equality that called for better, decision not to make PSHE statutory and more readily available, training. While there’s greater awareness of the issue and and inclusive in schools. High-quality better structures in place to deal with bullying, this has not translated into incidents PSHE has a key role to play in making

being properly dealt with or even reported.” RUTH HUNT sure all young people have the information they need to stay safe, healthy and prepared for life in 21st century Clare Pavitt, Equality Challenge Unit senior policy adviser, said: Britain. Lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) young people overwhelmingly tell us “The experiences of LGBT+ staff in higher education appear to they are not receiving the information they need to make safe, informed have improved from when we conducted similar research in 2008. choices about their wellbeing, including online. We are however pleased that However, there are still significant concerns that need addressing. consideration will be given to reviewing sex and relationships education (SRE). The fact staff are still suffering physical attacks because of their Existing guidance was developed at a time when teachers were prevented from

CLARE CLARE PAVITT sexual orientation is unacceptable. The recommendations in this talking about LGBT issues in school at all, and so we strongly encourage new report are sensible and achievable and ECU will work with higher education guidance which reflects the experiences of LGBT young people." institutions to help them be delivered.” GSCENE 15 TRANS LGBT SMALL GROUPS BECOMES ADVOCACY A CONSTITUTED ORGANISATION WORKER ) On Saturday, February 20, 15 smaller LGBT and HIV community groups 21 hours per week formally came together to create a newly constituted organisation called LGBT £22,500 pro rata Small Groups, which has been formed from participants of the former LGBT Registered Charity No 1140098 (£13,500 per annum) Small Groups Network. The new organisation will meet regularly to facilitate ______cooperation and support between the individual community groups that are members, share information, help promote the work of its member groups, and Join our busy LGBTQ Advocacy Service. You will help us enable capacity building. set up this pioneering service for Brighton & Hove’s Trans communities in partnership with the Trans Alliance. LGBT Small Groups has been founded by a diverse range of smaller local LGBT and HIV community groups, including Brighton & Hove LGBT Community You will be providing advice, information and advocacy Safety Forum, BLAGSS, Brighton Bothways, Brighton GEMS, Clare case work for all issues affecting trans lives. Project, FTM Brighton, Lunch Positive, MCC Brighton, Older & Out, Peer You will need good experience of trans care pathways, Action, Rainbow Chorus, Rainbow Families, Trans Alliance, Trans Pride, mental health and community development. and Village Church. Between these groups over 300 people volunteer to deliver This post is funded until March 2017. services and support and provide hundreds of community and health & well- ______being events, to at least 3,500 people every year. For an application pack: Gary Pargeter, Acting Chair, says: “LGBT Small Groups is please see www.mindout.org.uk an exciting development for all of us involved in leading and or send a large SAE to: MindOut, Community Base, running smaller local community groups. For the last two GARY GARY PARGETER years we’ve been meeting as an informal network to 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG cooperate and support each other, and are now at exactly Closing date: Thursday 24th March the right place to become formally constituted. Interviews will be held: Monday 4th April ______“The community groups who have formed LGBT Small Groups will meet together at least four times a year, focussing on cooperating and advancing the success of the work we deliver by our individual organisations to our service users, and the wider LGBT community. Our member community groups are truly inspirational, the work they carry out unique and the fundamental involvement of volunteers are a testament to the skills, passion and commitment everyone has. Just look at how many people volunteer and are supported or involved in the services provided – it’s an amazing contribution by our community, for our community.” LGBT Small groups will soon be launching its new look website. In the meantime you can find out more at www.lgbt-groups.org or email [email protected] WERE YOU AT UNIVERSITY IN BRIGHTON OR KENT IN 1966? ) The BBC have commissioned a series of regional documentaries about 1966. Broadcaster Simon Fanshawe OBE is making the one about the South East and will be looking at the year through the lens of the

SIMON SIMON FANSHAWE OBE Universities of Kent and Sussex. He wants to speak to a lesbian or gay man who remembers what it was like to live in Brighton in 1966. If you can help email Simon at: [email protected] At(or onA such Crossroad? a long, endless road that you wish there was a crossroad?) ) A group of older gay men celebrated Valentine's Day together with Sunday Life Coaching could help you in setting, and realising goals, whether they relate to relationships, health, career, lunch organised by Keith Kerr on February 14 at the Waterfront Hotel on business or emotional challenges. Brighton seafront. I work with people (and businesses) of all ages, genders, and sexualities, and have been involved in the LGBT community in Brighton for nearly 40 years. I have a special interest in the challenges experienced by LGBT baby boomers. If you'd like to make that first step to making changes, I offer a free, hour long introductory session.

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house where I was paying £300 a month. In total I HOMELESS HOTELS FROM have to pay £900 a month to live here. I tried to commit suicide last year when everything HELL - DANIEL’S STORY! got too much. I am in recovery and have a history of not eating well, this room only has a microwave. The After three years, Brighton & Hove Council overturned their earlier bed is not fit to sleep in and the mattress is stained decision not to home Daniel Harris and accepted they have a care of with what looks like urine. The ceiling is falling apart and I am now seriously doubting a way forward in my duty to him and he is in priority need. life, I simply cannot afford to pay those rates and am considering quitting my job. I am not allowed visitors so I will be on my own a lot. I was told today that I should feel privileged as most people get moved 30 miles away, I should feel DANIEL DANIEL HARRIS privileged that I am staying in the city that my family have lived in for over 300 years, I am privileged for needing support in terms of my medical condition? Based on my calculations on £800 a month rent x 60 rooms in total that's £540,000 that vulnerable people are paying to this Private Landlord annually. Please support me by signing my petition asking the council to give me a secure property that meets my needs. By supporting this petition you will be supporting other homeless people as I will ask the council to review their policy for placing vulnerable people in privately owned accommodation which is a detriment to their health." Daniel is calling for a review of his application to the ) Last month the Council's Housing privately owned accommodation. In order for me to council and his circumstances in particular with Department put Daniel into emergency housing be housed and not street homeless I accepted the regards to the historic sexual abuse which Brighton & which he says is not fit for purpose and he has property. Hove Children Services refuse to investigate to help challenged local Councillors and the Head of him get the answers and move on with his life. I am suffering from a mental illness and in Housing for Brighton & Hove City Council, Tracey particular from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, To sign Daniel’s online petition, view: John, to spend a night in the type of property they following sexual abuse I suffered as a six-year-old https://www.change.org/p/homeless-hotels-from- are putting vulnerable people, many with mental boy. I didn't have an advocate with me at the hell-my-story-brighton-hove-city-council-wasting- health issues, into. meeting with the council and feel I have been money-by-paying-private-limited-companies- HERE IS DANIEL’S STORY: pushed into a decision which is unlawful and took millions-from-housing-benefits-for-substandard-cells advantage of the vulnerable position I am in right Gscene have asked Tracey John, the Council's Head "Having been homeless and sofa surfing for three now. I am suffering from chronic anxiety and of Housing, if he will be taking up Daniel's challenge years, Brighton & Hove City Council finally depression, however I am having counselling which and spending a night in his room or a similar one overturned a decision stating I was in fact in I missed today in order to move. priority need and rightly so accepted a duty of where vulnerable people are being placed by the care. The rent on this self-contained room is £28 a day, I council’s housing department. No reply has been have to pay a further £50 a month for utilities and forthcoming. Cllr Warren Morgan leader of the Today I was emergency housed at Percival Terrace Council Tax. I have worked out I am actually £600 council when asked if he would signposted us to Cllr in Brighton & Hove, there are over 60 rooms in this worse off each month moving from my friend's Meadows Labour’s chair of housing. GSCENE 21 BLAGSS’ 18TH BIRTHDAY ) BLAGSS, (Brighton Lesbian and Gay Sports Society) celebrated their 18th birthday at the end of January with a dinner dance at the Sussex Cricket Club. One-hundred members were treated to a sumptuous three course sit down dinner followed by classic disco and line-dancing. A raffle raised £505 for MindOut, the LGBT mental health charity who are BLAGSS's adopted charity for the year. Prizes were donated by local businesses, including: Nick Rivett Sport, Hove; Florian the Florist, Hove; Prowler, Kemptown; Pallant of Arundel; PJ Foster, Tennis Coach; Sussex County Cricket, Hove; Camelford Arms, Brighton; Velvet Jacks, Brighton; and Hollingbury Golf Course. BLAGSS has more than 400 members of all different shapes, sizes, ages and abilities who participate in sports as varied as Badminton, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Golf, Orienteering, Petanque-Boules, Running, Sailing, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Tennis Virgins, Tenpin Bowling, Walking and Yoga. BLAGSS aim is to encourage LGBT people to play sport to enrich their lives and promote health and fitness while developing sporting talent in the LGBT community. For more information about BLAGSS, view: www.blagss.org of the issues that women face by celebrating women who have fought against it in amazing and inspirational ways. Marking IWD in this way can help to break some of the negative stigma that has become attached to women’s rights movements. Focusing on achievements made by women around the world doesn’t take away from the seriousness of the obstacles and oppression that many women still face, but it does make IWD more accessible, increasing the scope for intersectionality. This year’s main IWD event in London will play host to many well-known female role models, from celebrities to political activists and refugees. As younger generations look to public figures and celebrities more and more, the importance and influence of role models within the public eye increases. This can be especially PLEDGING FOR PARITY: true for young LGBT people, who may find that LGBT role models are not present within their WE’RE ALL ROLE MODELS everyday lives. International Women’s Day has been around since During adolescence and beyond, role models are incredibly important to building a healthy and the early twentieth century, and we’ve come a long positive sense of self. Having someone to look way. But what role does it play within today’s society, up to, who openly identifies as LGBT or as an ally, can make a huge difference at what can and do we still need it? By Alice Blezzard prove to be a difficult time. This same openness also works to promote equality, by contributing to societal acceptance of diversity. The visibility ) International Women’s Day (IWD) began within the LGBT community every day, but of LGBT people in the public eye has grown early in the 1900s, when inequality and there isn’t much in the way of historical links massively in recent years, and as LGBT role oppression saw women begin to campaign for between women’s rights campaigning, and the models become more and more visible within change. In a turbulent society, industrialisation fight for LGBT rights. Women’s rights and the the mainstream media, their value only grows. and the rise of radical ideologies led to women rights of the LGBT community are not Typical and harmful stereotypes are slowly becoming more vocal in calling for parity. exclusive; and in fact women’s rights and LBT being eroded, and space for diversity is growing Since then, much of the disparity women faced rights are one and the same. Women aren’t in the process. at that time has become almost unimaginable being empowered at all if it’s not inclusive, to young women living within modern society and yet intersectionality doesn’t seem to be This year’s IWD campaign theme is ‘Pledge for in the UK today, and some have even said that something that’s given the acknowledgment it Parity’, and calls for people of all genders to IWD is no longer needed. But are they right? perhaps should when the subject of women’s come together to celebrate the social, Do we still need it? rights is discussed; instead it becomes a ‘them’ economic, cultural and political achievements of and ‘us’ kind of scenario. women worldwide. By promoting inclusivity, The answer is simple: of course we do. The growth of IWD around the world offers a IWD aims to no longer be seen solely as a The fact that anyone feels as though the fight glimpse of hope for those nations where political campaign confronting society, but for women’s rights is a battle that has already women’s rights are not as equal as they are instead as what it is: a day for human beings been won is, in many ways, true testament as here in the UK. The day has taken its place in who are campaigning for equality, irrelevant of to how far we have come. It isn’t, however, an many different cultures, and is marked and gender. With this in mind, this IWD let’s accurate reflection of current society even here celebrated around the world in a multitude of celebrate our female and LBT role models, and in the UK. Although much of the world has different ways – whether that’s celebrating maybe even the role model within ourselves. seen a massive change in societal thoughts women’s political and social achievements, around women’s equality, parity is not raising awareness of the many struggles that something that has yet become established. women still face worldwide or simply wearing a “Women are still largely Women are able to have a family and go to purple ribbon. In some regions the more hard- work, and at work there are more women hitting political associations take a back seat, underrepresented within present in boardrooms. But women are still and instead the day has become an occasion to faced with an increased risk of poverty, as well business and politics, and celebrate the women in your life in a manner as a higher chance of experiencing domestic more similar to Mother’s or Valentine’s Day. the gender pay gap is still and sexual violence. Women are still largely underrepresented within business and politics, Many IWD celebrations come together to very much in existence” and the gender pay gap is still very much in celebrate female role models, raising awareness existence. The fight for equality is far from over, and parity is something that some experts have said we won’t see within this century. Many believe that intersectionality is key to achieving equality, as marginalisation is something that is still faced by many. A lot of the inequalities faced by women and raised on IWD are similar to obstacles faced by people GSCENE 23 WEIRD, CONTEMPORARY AND UNIQUE - TRAUMFRAU AT ENVY ) Traumfrau, Brighton’s most unusual queer night, runs monthly from a different venue, in February it was above Charles Street at Envy. Expect to step into a colourful reality, where you can dance until the late hours, watch unapologetic drag queens and incredible performers, be part of a show, enter a painting competition, play a game, dance some more and meet the most social and interesting people. From outdoor festival-like parties, with fire pits, a pool, and food, to club nights, performances, and great DJs, no two Traumfrau parties are ever the same. All are an unforgettable experience. An intellectual dancefloor for the unusual crowd. Bizarre and enlightening. Forget everything you know about a gay club, butch up your camp, and camp up your butch, break all binaries, wear whatever you want, or very little, scr*w the pressure of having to be anything else than what you want. The Allergic Disco (Screw Romance) non-Valentine’s party at Charles Street on Valentine's weekend was a night dedicated to friendship and non-packaged love… Rubyyy Jones - international Queen of Queerlesque, sex educator, and révolutionnaire - was live on stage to amuse and inspire the assembled multitude. DJ Alex Spinks banged out house, disco and pop while DJ Solomon Onyemere provided a little leftfield electro and post-punk experience. 24 GSCENE

But it wasn’t until I discovered drag that all my insecurities started to disappear and a different me started to shine. I have abuse and death threats made against me on social media, abuse shouted at me while on the tube, people staring and making remarks about the way I look and people laughing in my face, all because of my look. It’s not a nice thing to experience and it’s a good job I have a thick skin. I’m not blaming people for having opinions on a subject they know nothing about, and the reason they don’t know anything about it is because it isn’t covered enough in the media and they may have never experienced it first- hand. To some people, seeing me walk down the street is like seeing an alien from another planet, some can’t control their initial reaction and some don’t know how to react. If I saw an alien I’d want to find out more about it before I made a decision on whether to welcome it to our planet or not. I wish people would give me the benefit of the doubt and realise I come in peace. All they need to do is initiate a friendly BEING gesture, an act of kindness or return a smile and the world would be a better place for everyone MORGAN FABULOUS no matter who they are. So I’m going to continue dressing in whatever I In a way, being a drag queen for me is like being a feel fabulous in and giving people a visual superhero, I put on my costume to inspire change, experience that they may not have had yet and will never forget. Hopefully I’ll spark bravery and promote awareness and defend the vulnerable, but curiosity in people who’ve been waiting for the unlike a superhero I don’t wear a costume to disguise time when dressing how you want will be accepted and praised rather than being judged myself, says Morgan Fabulous. and stereotyped. It’s an ongoing battle but together we’ll reach our goal, being strong and being patient will tear down those walls of I was involved in a TV series where I was ) I’m the same person in and out of drag, discrimination that we’re all trapped behind. confident, courageous, and benign. My drag stripped of my drag identity and camouflaged persona Morgan Fabulous is an extension of my into the background. People were only seeing So the message I’m trying to convey is a simple personality; it’s an outlet for my creativity and me as a canvas; there was nothing to judge me one: be kind to one another, don’t judge people desire to be different. When I’m not in a pair on apart from the paint that was being applied on their appearance and respect our differences of heels I enjoy doing regular things like going to my body, none of it representing who I was. even if you don’t understand them. to the gym, socialising, gaming and spending It was a great experience on many levels. Until time with my partner. I’m covered in tattoos that point in my life, only a few people have and I’ve got stretched ears which may be seen seen the process in reverse and being filmed as a barrier when looking for a job or can removing all my clothes and makeup was potentially limit your career choices, and to a something I actually looked forward to doing. certain extent that’s true, but that’s also I have no issues with people seeing me something I feel strongly about. I think that without makeup and it’s something that I having the right attitude, respecting others hadn’t seen before other than my reflection. and being kind can break through negative Seeing the transformation on TV was a real opinions associated with aesthetic eye-opener. It was so surreal to be standing stereotyping. naked in the middle of a busy market, I should When I’m in drag I don’t shave my beard, I have felt exposed but it was the opposite, I enhance it. Throughout history beards have felt totally invisible and I could barely see been linked with notions of masculinity, male myself on the monitor as the paint gradually courage and virility. A beard is a statement and made me disappear into the background. even more so when you pair it up with a dress Last month I modelled for an anti-bullying and a nice pair of heels. campaign, which was a project very close to I enjoy being Morgan and it’s given me the my heart and something I was honoured to be confidence to try things that I wouldn’t part of as I haven’t always been this confident. normally do. I entered an alternative modelling Throughout my school and teenage years, like a competition as I wanted to challenge myself lot of people, I was bullied and teased about HOPE Fundraiser For THT and represent a different type of model that being gay and being different which made it ) Morgan is appearing at the HOPE you wouldn’t normally see in a fashion even more difficult to admit to myself. It Fundraiser For THT at the Synergy Centre, magazine. I would love to appear as the face of wasn’t until the age of 21 that I came out and 78 West St, Brighton, Sunday, March 27, a clothing brand and blur the line between realised I didn’t care what people thought and 6pm–midnight. Tickets: £7 adult, family of male and female fashion models. it was from that point that put me on the path 4 adults £20, VIP tickets £25, all available to becoming who I am today. on the door on the night.

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As are our March marvels. Every ALBUMS time Joey Negro hits the studio ) Spring is on its way and we’re you’re blossoming into our fave time of guaranteed year. Yep, Brighton with sunshine. something It doesn’t get much better. special and Remixed With Fill yourself with Love By Joey the joys of Negro Vol.2 on Z Records is just spring this that. Genius disco retakes that March with the have had us spinning in sequins life-affirming since it first dropped our way. As Baron Retif & has the exquisite Unfug’s The Concepcion Perez’s Navettes on Deep Sea & Its Rivals on Gibbons Musique Large. Filtered-funk- Records. Techno with soul, infused disco and soulful grooves enchanting, engaging and highly await you. Or head over to the addictive. Purchase and grin. warmth of New Jersey as Deep88 DJ PROFILE: LONESOME M delivers some right fine Italo- This month’s flavoured house with The Black must-play is Fancy a change of rhythm to get you springing into March? Feel like Album on 12 Records. Dinamo Azari’s doing some new dancefloor moves?? Well now’s the time to increase your Estranged on repertoire with the wonderful DJ Lonesome M… Others worth a The Vinyl Where can we see/hear you DJ these days? I do a monthly night nod and a spring Factory. called Diablo at The Bee’s Mouth, Western Road. It’s a fantastically wink include the Stepping on from Azari & I, this is unusual venue – like a trip down the rabbit hole into a world of eccentric soulful hungry as hell as Dinamo heads to décor and interesting clientele. They specialise in Belgian and craft beers adventures of the gritty underbelly of the house which is great as I’m a total beer geek. Diablo is on the first Saturday of Zona’s Peace, scene and comes up smiling. The every month from 9pm and it’s free to get in. You can sometimes catch Love & perfect distraction – however long me guest DJing at some of Brighton’s rockabilly nights (Brighton Rumble Understanding spring may take in coming. Enjoy. on 70x7 Records Rockabilly Club, Rollin’ Dynamite, etc). My own club night, Frockabilly, and the slo-jam Catch Wildblood & Queenie at still exists, but only as one-off specials. However, I also produce and boogie that’s Home Service@Patterns on present a weekly radio show, Frockabilly Radio, on Brighton’s Radio that man Sunday March 6, 6pm-12am, and Reverb. As far as I know, it’s the only female-fronted rockabilly radio monkz’s outstanding Columbusing on RadioReverb 97.2FM & DAB show on FM radio in the whole of Europe (possibly even the world!). The on Delusions of Grandeur. Too, too on March 13 at 5pm. show goes out live every Wednesday night at 7pm. perfectdistractions.com good. DJ style? I play rockabilly and rockin’ blues, mostly on 7” vinyl. Rockabilly has its roots in both hillbilly and rhythm & blues and was an early version of the rock ‘n’ roll that was later somewhat sanitised for mainstream audiences. As many of my records are between just one and two minutes long my style tends to be fast and furious! Tune that fills your dancefloor? At rockabilly clubs there are three main dances; the Jive, the Bop and the Stroll. A good DJ plays a mix of jivers, WILDBLOOD & QUEENIE’S MARCH MARVELS boppers and strollers throughout the night. If the dancefloor is empty, I normally throw on a few boppers. One that’s pretty much guaranteed to ) EL NINO ANDRES She Understood Duke Ellington Jackie Brown get some rockabilly boots a-stampin’ is Big River by Johnny Cash (my Feel the warmth, feel the disco, feel the Duke love. copy represents the best 10p I ever spent at a car boot fair!). ) FOLD Tracksuits & Tennis Shoes AUS Music Best ever gig? When I first started Frockabilly I set out to do two House and disco sample heaven as Fold continue to thrill. things; open up the rockabilly scene to queer people, and open up the ) DETROIT Swindle In Reverse Heist Recordings queer scene to a different kind of music. Over the past couple of years In Reverse EP action that hits the button. As they do. I’ve played two brilliant gigs which made me feel I’ve achieved both ) FABIAN KASH Berlin Oh Stockholm those aims, at least in part. In 2014 I DJ’d at Europe’s biggest rockabilly A timely reminder to book those plane tickets. festival, The Rockabilly Rave, and in 2015 I played at Brighton Pride. ) FATTY MOMBASSA Weak Friday Fox Recordings Perhaps music can change things…! Stand out track from the brilliant Sounds from the Den Vol.2. ) HAWKES & BLAKE Love Precipitation / Flip A Coin AUS Music Tell us a secret? I’m not lonesome and my real name doesn’t begin with Timothy Blake and Marquis Hawkes deliver a disco-infused delight. M. ) ALEK SOLTIROV Sometimes La Musique Fantastique Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air. Honest. ) ATELLA ft O Martin Mechanical Sparrow Eskimo Recordings DJ LONESOME M’S CURRENT TOP FIVE Majestic Norwegian melodies anyone? ) WARREN SMITH I’ve Got Love if You Want It Sun ) SEBASTIEN FAUVEL Obsession (Faze Action remix) Follentez ) ALICE JAYNE meets The Sirocco Bros Hoo Doo Rollin Records The funk gets well and truly cooked in this FA wonder. ) JAKE CALYPSO & HIS RED HOT Call Me Baby Chickens Records ) SATIN JACKETS ft Emma Brammer We Can Talk Eskimo Recordings ) CHARLIE HIGHTONE Hangover Blues Sleazy As crisp as a March morning with added spring sunshine. Nice. ) THE DEUCES WILD I’m In a Whirl Speciality GSCENE 29

I’ve noticed with some club-goers these days a lack of consideration for others. MORGAN & VICTORIA CHECK Revenge is a great place to let your hair down and forget about the rest of the world, OUT THE NEW LOOK REVENGE! but like any nightclub it suffers from inconsiderate people throwing empty bottles and glasses on the floor. Alcohol affects different people in different ways and for By Morgan Fabulous some their consideration for others goes down the drain with their self-respect and ability to stand. Maybe tolerance for that is something that goes hand in hand with ) Victoria Vanity is a 20-something year- being in your 20s and dance floor etiquette is a thing of the past. old drag queen who I’ve recently become I’m always considerate and if I do accidentally bump into someone or spill my drink friends with. We met at a Lip Sync on them I always apologise. The majority of us have experienced similar affects from competition that runs every Tuesday at Bar alcohol at some point in our lives, and alcohol has certainly got the better of me on a Revenge in Brighton. The competition is for few occasions so I’m in no way judging anyone for having a few too many drinks but anyone who wants to get up on stage and I will certainly think twice about wearing my best white dress when out clubbing in reinvent themselves as the popstar they future. always wanted to be without the task of But all that aside, and moving on very quickly, I felt accepted in the company of this singing. We’d both entered a few times as generation’s party goers. There was a diverse selection of people there, all with their we hadn’t quite made it to the final. It was a great experience because through my unique style and yet somehow unified by the music. I spoke to a lot of friendly life I’ve suffered from social anxiety and find it difficult to put myself in situations people during the evening and the crowd seemed quite attitude-free. I felt there was where I could embarrass myself or be made a fool of. The competition helped me a very positive atmosphere on the dance floor which was very liberating. Could it be overcome some of these feelings and each week I grew a little more confident. that this generation is more accepting of the different variety of people we have in Drag has taught me a lot about myself and I still learn from it. Brighton? Even though I spend my time amongst the LGBT community there have Victoria and I became regulars there and after the competition ended we arranged been occasions where my style and lifestyle choices have been questioned, but not to go out for drinks. I’ve a lot of respect for Victoria as she knows who she is even once at Revenge did I witness or face any negativity. The night was coming to an end at a young age and isn’t afraid to express herself through make-up and fashion. I and I had spent my taxi money on drink so it was a short walk home in my heels. saw her one day in town across the road, sporting an androgynous casual day wear Thought for the day: Did spending time with Victoria and the 20-something crowd look, perfectly applied make-up and carrying a designer handbag. She looked like shift my perspective on what was important and give me a new taste for partying or she meant business as she paraded down St James’s Street, like she was on a was I just regurgitating an already digested past? Answers on a postcard please. catwalk. She is undeniably tenacious and had entered the competition eight times before getting to the final. It’s that kind of dedication that motivates you to succeed and I often wish that I had that kind of determination. To a certain degree I think we can all learn a lot from the Victorias of this world. Their seemingly carefree life style, the un-paralleled confidence to be a man, wear make-up and carry a handbag, hold down a job and still go out partying four nights a week and to live her life without consequence. As we get older we take on more responsibility and prioritise our outgoings but do we do it to the extreme where our previous lifestyle choices seem precarious? Last month, on Victoria’s birthday, we met in town for a few drinks and introductions before we headed off to the new look Revenge. I hadn’t been to Revenge for around three years, and was a little apprehensive. Having gotten used to going to the same place for so long, with the same clientele, I’d forgotten what going somewhere different had felt like. There was a great atmosphere in Revenge, everyone seemed to be having a fabulous time, celebrating life and dancing the night away to the soundtracks of their lives. The sound system and lighting effects had been replaced along with the curved wall round the old dance floor giving the impression of a much bigger club. There are now seven luxury VIP booths off from the main floor which you can hire, offering an optional escape from the dance floor if you’re in need of a retreat or to socialise a little. 30 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM BAR 7 + BAR BROADWAY

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BAR 7 CRAWLEY BAR BROADWAY ) 7 Pegler Way, Crawley, RH11 7AG, Tel: 01293 511177, www.7crawley.co.uk ) 10 Steine Street, BN2 1TE, Tel: 01273 609777, www.barbroadway.co.uk ) OPEN Sun, Tue & Wed 6pm–12.30am, Thur–Sat 6pm–2.30am ) OPEN Mon-Thur 6pm-1am, Fri 5pm–3am; Sat 4pm-3am; Sun 4pm–1am. ) EASTER OPENING HOURS: Thur (24) 5pm-3am; Fri (25) & Sat (26) ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sat (26) is the BAR 7 ANNUAL 4pm–4am; Sun (27) 4pm-3am BEACH PARTY with DJ Lewis Osborne, holiday resort décor, holiday-inspired cocktails and holiday fancy dress ) ONE FOR THE DIARY This time last year, Bar Broadway went on a search for The encouraged from 9pm. Voice Of Broadway 2015, which saw seven contestants compete for a place in the final and the chance to win a diary of gigs and time in a ) REGULARS Thur is TOTAL REQUESTS with DJ Jazzy recording studio. Last years winner was Jason Thorpe, a Jane from 9pm. ) Fri is 7 UPSTAIRS with DJs spinning former musical theatre performer, and now assistant manager DJ DJ LEWIS OSBOURNE tunes all night from 9pm. ) Sat is 7 SINS with DJs Lewis at Bar Broadway (such is his love for a good musical). Since Osborne & Ben Castle from 9pm, free entry before 11pm. ) Sun is KARAOKE the win last year, Jason has performed at the Fireplace with Jane from 8pm. ) Tue is CREWSDAY cabin crew night with DJs from 9pm. Sessions multiple times, formed a singing duo with Tabitha JASON JASON THORPE Wild (Wet & Wild) who regularly performed at A-Bar and the Zone. He also performed at the Bar Broadway Pride Village Party stage, lunchtime Information is correct at the time of going to cabaret during Brighton Fringe, and a Bedford Tavern fundraiser. Not only has been press. Gscene cannot be held responsible for WEDNESDAY 2 asked to perform with a 7-piece jazz band, but March sees his debut with Wain any changes or alterations to the listings l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh! 9pm Douglas (Kara Van Park), and then in May he’ll be dabbling in a spot of lunchtime l BAR BROADWAY A Voice for Cabaret during Brighton Fringe, where he will perform a one-man show, Tell Him On Broadway: Voice of Broadway 2016 9pm A Sunday, of songs from Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Tell Me On A Sunday with a gay BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for your TUESDAY 1 l twist. And all if this comes as a result of winning the title of Voice of Broadway 2015! l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ Life: Crystal Lubrikunt 9pm Lewis Osborne 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: This year's competition, hosted by Jason (you could say he’s gone full circle!), will l BAR REVENGE Karaoke with Liz 9pm DJ Claire Fuller 11pm have auditions every Wed at 9pm during March, then the weekly competition starts l MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day throughout April & May, with the final being held on the spring Bank Holiday Mon. 7.30pm 11am l REVENGE DJs Toby & Trick 11pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch Alasdair Jarvie, Bar Broadway’s owner, says: “Think you have what it takes to be the 2-3.30pm next Voice Of Broadway? Get down on Wednesday nights to grab the opportunity!” l CHARLES ST Silly Willy Wednesdays with Drag With No Name 9pm QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience With l l PARIS HOUSE Live music: Fleur de l CAMELFORD ARMS Fri Club 6pm Sally Vate 9.30pm Paris 8pm CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm l l l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Christopher Leeroy 9pm Howard 9.30pm l DR BRIGHTONS House Rules: DJ THURSDAY 3 l REVENGE FOMO: DJs 11pm Nick Hirst 9.30pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Total Request l SUBLINE Brace Yourself 9pm l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Quiz: karaoke 8.30pm l BAR BROADWAY It’s All Fun & £150 jackpot 7.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Jukebox Disco Games with Sally Vate 9pm 8pm l BAR REVENGE FOMO warm-up 9pm l PARIS HOUSE DJ Havoxx 9pm FRIDAY 4 QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Baga Chipz l CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs 9pm l Quiz 9pm l 9.30pm l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 5pm REVENGE Level 1: New York Strip: l CHARLES ST Mad Cow’s Tea Party: BAR REVENGE Club warm-up 9pm l Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby l Celeb Brother’s Tiffany Pollard + host l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Crystal Lubrikunt; level 2: Anthem with DJ Roo 9pm Glitter: DJ Steve Lush 11pm l MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur Toby Lawrence 10.30pm l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ Thierrie & SUBLINE Steam 9pm 8pm giveaways 10pm l PICS FROM BEDFORD TAVERN GSCENE OUT & ABOUT 31

BEDFORD TAVERN ) 30 Western St, Hove, BN1 2PG, Tel: 01273 739495 ) OPEN Daily from 12pm. ) FOOD Sunday Roasts served every Sun from 12.30pm; Supper Club every Mon with a free meal with your first drink purchase from 6pm.

) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY It's back! Once again the Bedford plays host to Brighton's annual EASTER BONNET PARADE and CHARITY DRAG RACES (register by Sat 5 to take part) to help raise funds for the Sussex Beacon on Sun (27). Western Street in Hove will be closed to traffic from 12pm when the bar opens and betting begins. The Bonnet Parade kicks off at 2pm and everyone young and old is invited to create a bonnet to parade in front of Brighton & Hove's Mayor, who will then judge the winner! After the Parade there’s an afternoon of Drag Racing from 3pm. This annual spectacle, now in its 7th year, promises to be the biggest and campest yet where you could win a fantastic prize if your Drag Runner wins. There is entertainment from JB at the Bedford's piano at 5pm and the infamous PIANO BINGO at 6pm. Enjoy a bevy of talent at the BEDFORD EASTER CABARET show from 8pm, which includes local stars along with some of London's top entertainers. Adam Brooks, manager, says: “Easter is the highlight of our calendar that is not only a unique fun filled day for all

ADAM ADAM BROOKS but one that raises funds for such a great cause.” SUNDAY PIANO BINGO l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Lola ROASTSfrom 12.30pm, PIANO BINGOat 5pm SATURDAY 5 Lasagne 9.30pm BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Sins 9pm –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– l REVENGE Level 1: Sweet Revenge: BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 4pm l l DJs Missy B & Patch; level 2: R-Haus MONDAY SUPPER CLUB BAR REVENGE Sweet Revenge l 10.30pm FREE SUPPER 6pm warm-up 9pm from with drink purchase SUBLINE Men’s Room: DJ BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS l –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– l Screwpulous 9pm Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm SAT 5th DRAG BALL BEDFORD TAVERN The Drag Ball l The night to register for EASTER DRAG RACES 7pm SUNDAY 6 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– l BOUTIQUE se-XXY: DJ Klipz, shot l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Jane’s karaoke drops & giveaways 10pm 8pm SAT 19th CABARET CHARLES ST Fierce: DJs Lil Alex, l l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions with KARA VAN PARK at 9.30pm Grant Knowles, Leeroy 9pm pres: Jennie Castell 8.30pm –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– l DR BRIGHTONS 7th Birthday Party: l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: DJ Tony B 9.30pm Micklos hosts giant board games & EASTER SUNDAY 27th l GROSVENOR BAR Cabaret: karaoke 8.30pm ANNUAL EASTER BONNET Stephanie Von Clitz 9.30pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm Pop!Candy: DJ Claire 11pm PARADE & DRAG RACES MARINE TAVERN Saturday Squeeze l l BEDFORD TAVERN Sunday roasts Easter Bonnet Parade at 2pm, Drag Racing at 3pm Disco 8pm 12.30pm; Piano Bingo 5pm Evening: Piano Bingo & Cabaret (fundraising for Sussex Beacon) l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm; TC’s l BOUTIQUE Mother’s Day Special –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm with kids’ face-painting 1pm 30 Western St, Brighton 01273 739495 32 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM BRIGHTON SAUNA +BOUTIQUE

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BRIGHTON SAUNA BOUTIQUE ) 75 Grand Parade, BN2 9JA, Tel: 01273 689966 www.thebrightonsauna.com ) 2 Boyces St @ West St, BN11AN, 01273 327607 www.boutiqueclubbrighton.com ) OPEN Mon–Thur 10–1am; Fri 10am then 24 hours through till 1am on Mon ) OPEN daily from 1pm–very late ) FOOD all day, every day till midnight ) DRINK PROMOS Mon–Fri, bottles of Moet £50 & Veuve £60. Fri & Sat: five J- Put the Spring back in your step and bask in the warm welcome from the Brighton Sauna Boys, who aim to bring you a great sauna experience, with a smile and a Bombs for £5 and 2-4-1 selected cocktails. friendly attitude at all times, no excuses for things not working and no mess or dirt! Is ) EASTER WEEKEND Fri (25) is GOOD FRIDAY I-CANDY this your first visit to a sauna? Maybe you’re nervous, or you've got lots of questions? with DJ Thierrie, regular drink deals and free creme eggs The Brighton Sauna boys get asked all the time by people if they'll be safe if they're from 11pm ) Sun (27) is the EASTER SUNDAY ALL-DAY young or inexperienced, if someone will show them around, whether they'll fit in if they're bigger or hairy, or whether they'll be welcome if they're older. Once inside PARTY with Easter bunnies, regular drink deals & free you'll be greeted by friendly staff who will make sure you know where everything is. chocolate shots on arrival from 1pm ) Mon (28) is EASTER The venue is modern, clean, and well presented, with free filter coffee, tea, chilled, MONDAY BANK HOLIDAY with an Easter Egg Hunt and filtered water, towels, use of a locker, internet with three computers and super-fast regular drink deals. DJ TIERRE WiFi. You will be safe at all times, and won't be pushed into anything you don't want ) REGULARS Sat is CLUB SE-XXY with superstar DJ to do. Some even just come for the facilities, and nothing more. The Brighton Sauna boys promise: “You won't regret a visit to a sauna for men, and you can't start at a Klipz, free shots at 1.30am & 2.30am, and giveaways/ better place than ours. So be brave, take the plunge, and come along to see us. Or themes: Spring Warm-Up Party & VIP booth giveaway (12) call and speak to one of our friendly staff for further advice.” and free karaoke session for everyone all night (19). Entry free till 10pm, £3 guest list till 11pm, £5 after. ) Fri is I- ) REGULARS The Brighton Sauna NAKED DAYS are every Wed from 11–1am CANDY with VIP booth giveaways and DJ Thierrie and, due to popular demand, every Sun 12pm–close. You'll be given a small towel DJ KLIPZ spinning your favourite tunes. Free before 10pm, £3 guest for your drips, and you can have a regular towel to shower with before you leave, but list till 11pm, £5 after. Sing your heart out in a karaoke suite, ideal for a staff party, a NO towels can be worn at all on these days. The Brighton Sauna boys say: “Some try birthday, whatever! Contact Rebecca on 07583 028735 to book a suite today! to hide their bits behind the small towel! Seriously guys, let it all hang out, no matter what you've got down below... nobody cares. It's all about letting it all hang out, and feeling free! What better way to chill out at the end of the weekend than having everything on show, and letting it all hang out, so to speak. Give it a try - it's a l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch TUESDAY 8 2-3.30pm fantastic day.” BAR 7@CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ l CHARLES ST Silly Willy Wednesdays Lewis Osborne 9pm l with Drag With No Name 9pm BAR REVENGE RuPaul’s Drag Race l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz: Aurora 9pm Season 8: Lydia L’Scabies 8pm; Karaoke l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day Screwpulous 9pm QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience With l downstairs with Liz 9pm l 12pm THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS The Jazz Sally Vate 9.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, Free Roast 3pm; Sunday roasts 1-6pm l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm l 7.30pm l Food & Raffle 5pm; roasts & select menu THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Open Mic REVENGE DJs Toby & Trick 11pm l 12pm–till gone l with The Purple Shoes 8.30pm CHARLES ST Cabaret: Titti La Camp MONDAY 7 l BAR BROADWAY The Just After Work 7.30pm; Sally’s Rock & Roll Bingo l Big Showbiz Quiz 6.30pm WEDNESDAY 9 8.30pm BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy THURSDAY 10 BAR REVENGE Mon MashUp Student l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Total Request DR BRIGHTONS Showtunes Sunday l Jane 9pm l l & Industry Night: DJ Lewis Osborne 9pm Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm 1pm BAR BROADWAY A Voice for CHARLES STREET Studio 150 l BAR BROADWAY Is What It Is@The LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Topping & l Broadway: The Voice of Broadway 2016 l l 10.30pm Gods: stand-up & sketch comedy 8pm; Butch 3.30pm; roasts 12–3pm 9pm; The Two Harmonies@The Gods: LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Maisie It’s All Fun & Games: Sally Vate 10pm MARINE TAVERN Sunday roasts 12- l Keith Pemberton & Jason Lee 8pm l Trollette & Dave Lynn 9.30pm BAR REVENGE FOMO Warm-up 9pm 6pm; Open Mic Drag with Stephanie Von BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for your l MARINE TAVERN Monday Madness l CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash Clitz 9pm l Life: Crystal Lubrikunt 9pm l 8pm Quiz 9pm QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Kara Van BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: l l CHARLES ST Mad Cow’s Tea Party: Park Clitz 6pm & 9.30pm DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 11am l l Roo 9pm PICS FROM CAMELFORD ARMS GSCENE OUT & ABOUT 33

CAMELFORD ARMS ) 30-31 Camelford St, BN2 1TQ, Tel: 01273 622386, www.camelfordarms.com ) OPEN daily from 12pm. The most dog-friendly pub in town. ) FOOD Mon–Sat 12–9pm; Sunday roast & select menu 12pm–till gone; Wed seniors' lunch 2–3.30pm, two courses £7.50.

) EASTER WEEKEND Fri (25) is the GOOD FRIDAY CLUB from 6pm with food, including hot cross buns, till 9pm. Sun (27) is Easter Sunday with delicious roasts & free Easter Eggs 12pm–till they're gone; then it's the BEAR BASH with free food & a raffle at 5pm.

) ONE FOR THE DIARY It’s that time again! Thur (24) is the BRIGHTON BEAR WEEKEND (BBWE) EASTER QUIZ & RAFFLE with a £300 cash prize up for grabs from 9pm; entry £2 per person and all the money raised on the night from the Quiz & Raffle will be donated to the Rainbow Fund. Mark Flood, the manager of the Camelford, will be asking the questions set by BBWE’s own Graham Munday, so expect chocolate, religion and maybe a bit of naughtiness! Graham Munday says: “Here at BBWE headquarters we are often are thinking of chocolate, bears, and sometimes chocolate bears! So to keep our minds occupied we are hosting a Quiz and what better time than the Thursday before Easter weekend. We do suggest booking a table as it does get full and it's a great place to eat so having dinner there is also a great choice!” GRAHAM GRAHAM MUNDAY ) REGULARS Thur is Quiz Master Mark’s £300 BIG CASH QUIZ at 9pm with nibbles, fun rounds and many prizes. ) Fri: the FRIDAY CLUB at 6pm. ) Sun: the BEAR BASH at 5pm with free food and a raffle.

l MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur l CAMELFORD ARMS Friday Club 8pm 6pm l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: TBA l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ 9.30pm Leeroy 9pm l REVENGE FOMO: DJs 11pm l DR BRIGHTONS Funky Friday: DJ l SUBLINE Brace Yourself 9pm Nick Hirst 9.30pm l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Quiz: l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s £150 jackpot 7.30pm karaoke 8.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Jukebox Disco 8pm FRIDAY 11 PARIS HOUSE DJ Meryl 9pm BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs 9pm l l l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: TBA l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 5pm 9.30pm BAR REVENGE Pop Tartz warm-up l l REVENGE Level 1: Pop Tartz; level 2: 9pm Festival: DJ Bader 10.30pm BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS l l SUBLINE The Big Scrum sportskit Glitter: DJ Steve Lush 11pm night 10pm l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ Thierrie & giveaways 10pm 34 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM CHARLES STREET & ENVY + DOCTOR BRIGHTONS MARCH LISTINGS

CHARLES STREET BAR DOCTOR BRIGHTONS ) 8 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA, Tel: 01273 624091, www.charles-street.com ) 16-17 Kings Rd, BN1 1NE, Tel: 01273 208113 www.doctorbrightons.co.uk ) OPEN daily from 12pm. ) OPEN Mon–Thur 3pm–midnight; Fri & Sat 1pm–2am; Sun 1pm–midnight. ) FOOD Mon–Sat 12–8pm. ) HAPPY HOURS all day Sun–Thu; 1pm till close Fri; 1–7pm on Sat. Cocktails BOGOF all day Sun–Fri and till 7pm on Sat. Free pool with every round every day. ) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Thur (24) is the MAD COW EASTER SPECIAL with Joan Bond's Egg Hunt from 7.30pm. ) Good Friday (25) is with topless bunny ) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Fri (25) is the GOOD FRIDAY boys behind the bar from 7.30pm. ) Easter Sunday (27) is CABARET with Drag PARTY with DJ Josh the Barber at 9.30pm. ) Sun (27) is With No Name tearing up the Charles Street stage from 7.30pm. ) Easter EASTER SUNDAY BANK HOLIDAY REFLEX with DJ Adam Monday (28) is BANK HOLIDAY CABARET with Danny Beard, Drag Idol UK Rice spinning 1980s classics at 8pm. Winner 2015, from 7.30pm. ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sat (5) is DR BRIGHTON’S 7TH

Danny, a vocalist who performs chart hits, musicals and big diva songs, will be JOSH THE BARBER BIRTHDAY with DJ Tony B at 7.30pm. bringing lots of glitter, drinking plenty of skittle bombs, spouting out big vocals and ) REGULARS Fri (4) is HOUSE RULES with DJ Nick Hirst spinning the best working his Scouse charm to make this a Bank Holiday to remember! decadent house tunes from 9.30pm. ) FUNKY FRIDAY is with DJ Nick Hirst Danny says: “I’m fairly new on the cabaret scene, having spinning some of the coolest tunes on the block from 9.30pm. ) SEXY SATURDAY performed live in Brighton only once before and I’ve only is with DJ Tony B sexing up your weekend with cracking tunes from 9.30pm. ) been on ‘the scene’ for approx 8 months. It’s fair to say I'm SHOWTUNES SUNDAY is every Sun from 1pm. a total newbie, but I’m majorly excited to be holding a Bank Holiday Monday residency throughout 2016 at Charles Street. Since winning Drag Idol it’s been crazy 7/8 months! I Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm Show 7.30pm; Sally’s Rock & Roll Bingo am working all over the UK and absolutely loving it. From l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Martha 8.30pm DANNY DANNY BEARD what I have seen, Brighton’s gays expect more, and that’s a D’Arthur 9.30pm l DR BRIGHTONS Showtunes Sunday good thing - you guys know what you want and you get it!! Some of the best acts in l REVENGE Level 1: Sweet Revenge: 1pm the UK work in Brighton regularly, so the bar is set very high! DJs Missy B & Patch; level 2: R-Haus l LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Lizzy Drip 10.30pm 3.30pm; roasts 12–3pm “My first experience at Charles Street was a truly amazing one, the crowd was up for l SUBLINE Men’s Room: DJ l MARINE TAVERN Sunday roasts 12- a good time and I even got a standing ovation. If you have never seen me before, you Screwpulous 9pm 6pm; Open Mic Drag with Stephanie Von might just like it! And if that’s not enough to make you wanna come, it’s a Bank Clitz 9pm Holiday Monday so just another excuse to have a few tipples.” l QUEEN’S ARMS Double Cabaret: SUNDAY 13 Dave Lynn 6pm & 9.30pm ) REGULARS Wed is SILLY WILLY WEDNESDAYS with the ever-fabulous Drag BAR 7@CRAWLEY Jane’s karaoke l l SUBLINE Guilty Pleasures: DJ With No Name hosting a night of games and camp competitions from 9pm. Expect 8pm Screwpulous 9pm lots of teamwork, there may well be a ‘chair’ and it’s all going to be incredibly silly! BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions l l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Jazz ) Sun is CABARET with local and national stars from 7.30pm: Titti La Camp (6), pres: Elton John Tribute 8.30pm Roast 3pm; Sunday roasts 1-6pm the Charlie Hides Show (13) and Miss Penny (20). l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Micklos hosts giant board games & karaoke 8.30pm MONDAY 14 l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS l BAR BROADWAY The Just After Work l CHARLES ST Fierce: DJs Lil Alex, Valentine’s Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller Big Showbiz Quiz 6.30pm SATURDAY 12 Grant Knowles, Leeroy 9pm 11pm BAR REVENGE Monday MashUp BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Sins 9pm l l DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Saturday: DJ BEDFORD TAVERN Sunday roasts Student & Industry Night: DJ Lewis BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 4pm l l l Tony B 9.30pm 12.30pm; Piano Bingo 5pm Osborne 9pm BAR REVENGE Sweet Revenge l GROSVENOR BAR Cabaret: Topsie BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day CHARLES STREET Studio 150 warm-up 9.30pm l l l Redfern 9.30pm 12pm 10.30pm BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, Free LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Maisie Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm l l l MARINE TAVERN Saturday Squeeze Food & Raffle 5pm; roasts & select menu Trollette & Dave Lynn 9.30pm BOUTIQUE se-XXY Spring Warm-Up: l l Disco 8pm 12pm–till gone MARINE TAVERN Monday Madness DJ Klipz, shot drops & giveaways 10pm l l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm; TC’s l CHARLES ST Cabaret: Charlie Hides’ 8pm

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MARCH LISTINGS

DON’T TELL MAMA (DTM) GROSVENOR ) 75a St George’s Road, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1EF Tel: 01273 911910 ) 16 Western Street, Hove, BN1 2PG, www.thegrosvenorbar.com www.donttellmama.co.uk ) OPEN daily from noon–late. ) OPEN Wed–Sun from 8pm from Wed (16). ) EASTER WEEKEND Sun (27) is the EASTER BONNET PARADE and DRAG ) MEMBERSHIP Free membership during Launch Week everyday from 8pm. RACES on Western Street, raising vital funds for the Sussex Beacon from 12pm. ) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Monday (28) is the EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Western Street in Hove will be closed to traffic from 12pm when betting begins. The AFTERNOON CREWS from 3pm. Bonnet Parade will kick off at 2pm and Brighton & Hove's Mayor will be on hand to judge the best bonnets so you’d better get crafting! Following the Parade there will be ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Wed (16)–Sat (19) is LAUNCH WEEK with a free glass an afternoon of Drag Racing from 3pm. This annual of bubbly on arrival and free membership everyday from 8pm. Sat (19) is the spectacle is now in its 7th year and there’ll be fantastic prizes Official LAUNCH PARTY with bubbly on arrival and a small buffet from 8pm. on offer if your Drag Runner is victorious!

Serge, host, says: “One of my biggest dreams was always ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Sat (26) is Mike’s Big Birthday to run my own bar, something like The Quinquina back in Bash with cabaret from Lola Lasagne at 9.30pm then Toulouse, a tiny ‘Cheers’ with a kink and Guy made it happen Davina Sparkle from 10.30pm. for me. I hope you will come and join me on this new DAVINA SPARKLE adventure! Intimate, stylish, friendly and reasonably priced, ) REGULARS Sat is CABARET time with stars of the local D.T.M will fast become one of Brighton’s hidden gems!” and national drag scene entertaining from 9.30pm: SERGE Stephanie Von Clitz (5), Topsie Redfern (12) and Miss ) REGULARS Wed & Thur is M.O (MEN ONLY). Thur (17) is the ST PATRICK’S Jason (19) ) Fri is KARAOKE with the ever-glamorous DAY SPECIAL with a free shot of Jameson’s on arrival. Fri is the HIT ON FRIDAY! Mysterry from 8.30pm. Mysterry says: “I love hosting men-only night, the perfect way to kick off your weekend! Sat is CLUBT, a no- karaoke at the Grosvenor! It's great to hear the punters singing attitude evening for T-Girls, their friends and their admirers. LAZY SUNDAY is men- and I like having the chance to try out new stuff. Come along only and the perfect way to end the weekend! MYSTERRY and join us, it's an attitude free zone, all friends together!”

Life: Crystal Lubrikunt 9pm l BAR BROADWAY It’s All Fun & Cabaret: Miss Jason 9.30pm TUESDAY 15 BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: Games St Patrick’s Day Special: Sally REVENGE FOMO Paddy’s Day 11pm BAR 7@CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ l l l DJ Claire Fuller 11pm Vate 9pm SUBLINE Brace Yourself 9pm Lewis Osborne 9pm l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day BAR REVENGE Paddy’s Day Special THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS St BAR BROADWAY Beyond the l l l l 11am & Club Warm-Up 9pm Patrick’s Day Guinness Party & Quiz: Footlights: Tanya Hyde, Jon Moore & CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch BOUTIQUE St Patrick’s Day Street £150 jackpot 7.30pm Kara Van Park 8pm l l 2-3.30pm Party 7pm BAR REVENGE RuPaul’s Drag Race l CHARLES ST Silly Willy Wednesdays CAMELFORD ARMS St Patrick’s Day Season 8: Lydia L’Scabies 8pm; Karaoke l l with Drag With No Name 9pm Guinness Party & £300 Big Cash Quiz FRIDAY 18 downstairs with Liz 9pm BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs 9pm l D.T.M Launch Week: M.O (men only) 9pm l MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 5pm l 8pm CHARLES ST Mad Cow’s Tea Party: l 7.30pm l BAR REVENGE Club Warm-Up 9pm l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz: Sara Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby l REVENGE DJs Toby & Trick 11pm BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS l Oschlag 8pm Roo 9pm l Glitter: DJ Steve Lush 11pm l QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience With D.T.M Launch Week: M.O (men only) l BOUTIQUE i-Candy: DJ Thierrie & Sally Vate 9.30pm 8pm l WEDNESDAY 16 giveaways 10pm BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy l SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur l l CAMELFORD ARMS Fri Club 6pm Jane 9pm 8pm l CHARLES ST Fruity Friday Fix: DJ BAR BROADWAY A Voice for PARIS HOUSE St Patrick’s Day l l l Leeroy 9pm Broadway: Voice of Broadway 2016 9pm THURSDAY 17 Murphy’s Party 5pm BAR 7@CRAWLEY Total Request DR BRIGHTONS Funky Friday: DJ BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for your l QUEEN’S ARMS St Patrick’s Day l l Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm l Nick Hirst 9.30pm PICS FROM LEGENDS BAR + LEGENDS BASEMENT CLUB GSCENE OUT & ABOUT 37

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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 Wed & Fri–Sun from 11pm. ) FOOD Mon–Sat 12–5pm; Sunday lunch served 12–3pm ) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Easter Sunday (27) is the POP!CANDY BANK ) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Easter Sun (27) is CABARET with Davina Sparkle HOLIDAY SPECIAL with DJ Claire Fuller spinning a fun and camp mix of at 3.30pm. Bank Holiday Mon (28) is CABARET with JLo feat Miss Jason & Lola pop/chart remixes from 11pm. Claire is a Brighton-based DJ with over 20 years of Lasagne at 3.30pm; then it’s Maisie Trollette & Dave Lynn at 9.30pm. experience behind the decks playing most genres of music although her main love is commercial dance/chart remixes and mash ups. Not only ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Catch Lizzy Drip bringing old-school drag and a touch of is she approachable and friendly, but also she knows how timeless glamour to the Legends stage on Sun (13) from 3.30pm. With over 30 to read a crowd and get that ‘hands in the air’ party vibe years treading the boards, Lizzy’s show is a unique blend of comedy impersonations, going! DJ Claire, whose main love is seeing the crowd’s puppetry and lightning costume changes. Make sure you get there early to secure a reaction to the music she plays, says: “Pop!Candy has seat and enjoy a delicious, belt-busting Sunday roast, served till 3pm! grown and developed its own fan base and is busy, camp The award-winning performer says: “My show is old-school and fun every Sunday – but this time with added Easter

drag, that is to say miming dressed as larger than life DJ CLAIRE FULLER flare!” characters and never trying to fool the audience into thinking ) REGULARS Wed is ICE with DJ Claire Fuller spinning chart/house/r&b from it's a real woman! It's a quick-change show, a pastiche of 11pm. ) Fri is GLITTER with DJ Steve Lush spinning chart/disco classics famous divas using animated costumes and some audience remixed from 11pm. ) Sun is POP!CANDY with DJ Claire Fuller spinning sugar participation. LIZZY DRIP coated pure pop from 11pm. “I left drama school in the mid 1970s and did really well performing straight roles for a while, then after performing in panto in Bridlington a camp old queen in the cast said 'you should put a drag show together'. I did just that and entered a talent show in l CHARLES ST Fierce: DJs Lil Alex, l BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions Blackpool, won my heat, then the final. The prize was an 18-week summer season at Grant Knowles, Leeroy 9pm pres: Gilly B 8.30pm the Lion Cabaret Bar! I've been working ever since and am now in my 36th year! l DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Saturday: DJ l BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: Tony B 9.30pm Micklos hosts giant board games & “Legends is one of my favourite venues, in fact anywhere I have worked in Brighton l D.T.M Official Launch: clubT (T-Girls, karaoke 8.30pm has been great. The audience here are so welcoming and really appreciate the admirers & friends) 8pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS entertainment that is put on. If you haven't seen Lizzy before come along to Legends l GROSVENOR BAR Cabaret: Miss Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm for the brand new show! If you have... come anyway! I love seeing you! Xxx” Jason 9.30pm l BEDFORD TAVERN Sunday roasts l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm 12.30pm; Piano Bingo 5pm ) REGULARS Sun is CABARET with a whole host of local and national stars rom l MARINE TAVERN Saturday Squeeze l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 3.30pm: Topping & Butch (6) and Lola Lasagne (20). Disco 8pm 12pm l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm; TC’s l CAMELFORD ARMS Bear Bash, Free Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm Food & Raffle 5pm; roasts & select menu QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Mary Mac 12pm–till gone D.T.M Launch Week: Hit On Friday! l l 9.30pm CHARLES ST Cabaret: Miss Penny 8pm SATURDAY 19 l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Sins 9pm REVENGE Sweet Revenge: DJs Missy 7.30pm; Sally’s Rock & Roll Bingo GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s l l l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 4pm B & Trick on level 1; R-Haus on level 2 8.30pm karaoke 8.30pm l BAR REVENGE Sweet Revenge 10.30pm DR BRIGHTONS Showtunes Sunday MARINE TAVERN Jukebox Disco l l l warm-up 9pm SUBLINE Men’s Room: DJ 1pm 8pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Screwpulous 9pm D.T.M Lazy Sunday: men only 8pm PARIS HOUSE DJs Funk Food 4pm l l l Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Lola Lasagne QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Miss Penny l l BEDFORD TAVERN Cabaret: Kara 3.30pm; roasts 12–3pm 9.30pm l Van Park 9.30pm SUNDAY 20 MARINE TAVERN Sunday roasts 12- REVENGE Spice World - Spice Girls BAR 7@CRAWLEY Jane’s karaoke l l BOUTIQUE se-XXY: DJ Klipz, shot l 6pm; Open Mic Drag with Stephanie Von Special 10 l 8pm drops, free karaoke & giveaways 10pm Clitz 9pm 38 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM MARINE TAVERN + PARIS HOUSE

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MARINE TAVERN PARIS HOUSE ) 13 Broad St, BN2 1TJ, Tel: 01273 905578, www.marinetavern.co.uk ) 21 Western Rd, BN3 1AF, Tel: 01273 724195, www.parishousebrighton.com ) OPEN daily from 12pm. ) OPEN daily from 12pm. ) FOOD Daily from 12-9pm; Sunday roasts served 12–6pm, £5.95 each or two ) FOOD daily from 12pm–close. for £10; Tue is Curry Night with curry for £1 served 7.30–9pm; free corned beef ) EASTER WEEKEND Friday (25) is GOOD FRIDAY DISCO with DJ Havoxx hash every Wed from 5pm. spinning r&b/Motown/funk & soul from 9pm with free entry. ) Sunday (27) is ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Unleash your inner diva every Sunday at OPEN MIC Easter Sunday with food & free Easter Eggs served from 12pm. ) Monday (28) DRAG, a chance for professionals or first timers to perform on the Marine Tavern is Easter Monday with food served all day. stage, with Stephanie Von Clitz from 9pm. Turn up on the night in drag (or book ) REGULARS Wed is free live music from 8pm: jazz & French chanson with your slot at the bar in advance), perform for 10 minutes, and receive £10. Get there Aurora (9), jazz vocalist Sara Oschlag (16), Eastern European folk from early to enjoy one of the Marine’s infamous Sunday roasts, served 12–6pm, then Karandash (23) and jazz piano from the Al Scott Trio (30). ) Thur (3) is free live drink as much as you like for £20 from 9pm, just pick up a wristband at the bar. chanson from the 1930s–50s with Fleur de Paris at 8pm. ) Fri is with DJs from Stephanie says: “The first Open Mic Drag was so much fun 9pm: DJ Havoxx (4), Meryl (11) and Funk Food (18). ) Sat: live jazz at 4pm; from start to finish! If there is anyone else that would like to then TC'S JOYFUL NOISE with DJ Kenny at 9pm, free entry. perform then please come along and release your inner diva. There is also a chance for one lucky winner to take their place, and strut their stuff, on our Pride stage on Broad Street l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Open Glitter: DJ Steve Lush 11pm in August so it's worth entering! See you there, lovers!” BOUTIQUE Good Friday i-Candy: DJ STEPHANIE STEPHANIE VON CLITZ Mic with The Purple Shoes 8.30pm l Thierrie, creme eggs & giveaways 10pm l CAMELFORD ARMS Good Friday THURSDAY 24 Club with hot cross buns 6pm QUEEN’S ARMS Double cabaret: MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry BAR 7@CRAWLEY Total Request l l l l CHARLES ST Good Friday Fix: DJ Davina Sparkle 6pm & 9.30pm 7.30pm Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm Leeroy & topless bunny barboys 9pm SUBLINE Cum in Your Pants: DJ REVENGE DJs Toby & Trick 11pm BAR BROADWAY It’s All Fun & l l l l DR BRIGHTONS Good Friday Nude, underwear party 9pm Games with Sally Vate 9pm Special: DJ Josh the Barber 9.30pm THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Jazz BAR REVENGE FOMO Warm-up 9pm l l l D.T.M Hit On Friday!: men only 8pm Roast 3pm; Sunday roasts 1-6pm WEDNESDAY 23 CAMELFORD ARMS Brighton Bear l l GROSVENOR BAR Mysterry’s l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy Weekend’s £300 Big Cash Quiz, Raffle & Jane 9pm karaoke 8.30pm Fundraiser for the Rainbow Fund 9pm MARINE TAVERN Jukebox Disco MONDAY 21 l BAR BROADWAY A Voice for l l CHARLES ST Mad Cow’s Easter Tea 8pm l BAR BROADWAY The Just After Work Broadway: The Voice of Broadway 2016 Party: Ms Joan Bond’s Easter Egg Hunt l PARIS HOUSE DJ Havoxx 9pm Big Showbiz Quiz 6.30pm 9pm + DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby Roo 9pm BAR REVENGE Monday MashUp BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for your l QUEEN’S ARMS Good Friday l l l D.T.M M.O (men only) 8pm Student & Industry Night: DJ Lewis Life: Crystal Lubrikunt 9pm Cabaret: Drag With No Name 9.30pm l MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur REVENGE Level 1: Pop Tartz Easter Osborne 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: l 8pm Special; level 2: Fat Lip: DJ Fifi 10.30pm l CHARLES STREET Studio 150 DJ Claire Fuller 11pm QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Miss Jason l l SUBLINE Barcode Berlin 2016 Show 10.30pm l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 9.30pm LEGENDS BAR Cabaret: Maisie 11am case 3pm; Easter Friday: Crucify 9pm l l REVENGE FOMO Easter: DJs 11pm Trollette & Dave Lynn 9.30pm CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch l l SUBLINE Brace Yourself 9pm MARINE TAVERN Monday Madness 2-3.30pm l l THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Quiz: SATURDAY 26 8pm CHARLES ST Silly Willy Wednesdays l £150 jackpot 7.30pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Annual Beach with Drag With No Name 9pm Party: DJ Lewis Osborne, holiday decor & l D.T.M M.O (men only) 8pm fancy dress encouraged 9pm TUESDAY 22 PARIS HOUSE Live music: Karandash BAR 7@CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ l FRIDAY 25 l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 4pm; l 8pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY 7 Upstairs 9pm Lewis Osborne 9pm Giggle @The Gods Easter Special: live QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience With l BAR BROADWAY Jukebox 5pm BAR REVENGE RuPaul’s Drag Race l comedy 8pm l Sally Vate 9.30pm l BAR REVENGE Club warm-up 9pm Season 8: Lydia L’Scabies 8pm; Karaoke l BAR REVENGE Sweet Revenge SUBLINE Happy Hump Day 9pm l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS downstairs with Liz 9pm l warm-up 9pm GSCENE OUT & ABOUT 39 40 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM QUEENS ARMS + REVENGE

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QUEENS ARMS REVENGE ) 7 George St, BN2 1RH, T: 01273 696873, www.thequeensarms.wix.com/thequeensarms ) 32-34 Old Steine, BN1 1EL, Tel: 01273 606064, www.revenge.co.uk ) OPEN 4pm Tue–Fri; 2pm Sat & Sun. ) OPEN Tue from 11pm, Thur, Fri & Sat from 10.30pm.

) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Good Friday (25) is CABARET with Drag With No ) DISCOUNT ENTRY Buy a drink at Bar Revenge on Thur, Fri & Sat to pick up Name at 9.30pm. ) Easter Sunday (27) is with darling of the stage, Cassidy discounted entry passes for Club Revenge. Connors, performing songs from the American songbook with a live band at 6pm ) VIP BOOTHS Club Revenge has been totally transformed in their major new refit and again at 9.30pm. Cassidy’s creator and all-round entertainer, Wezley and you can now hire a Luxury VIP booth for the evening from £125. Sebastian, has been treading the boards for over 10 years as a professional dancer, choreographer, singer, actor, club host and drag artiste, and can be often seen ) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Saturday (26) is SWEET working with a classic jazz band! When he’s not channelling Billie Holliday, he’s REVENGE EASTER WONDERLAND with Easter-themed known for his witty vocal impersonations of artistes like Cher, Liza Minnelli, Tina entertainers and decor, DJs Missy B & guest Sam DMS Turner, Louis Armstrong and Judy Garland. Wezley, who created the role of Miss chart music on level 1 and R-Haus with house tunes on level Understanding in the original London cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert alongside 2! ) Sunday (27) is the FOMO EASTER SPECIAL with Jason Donovan, has toured internationally with his various cabaret shows including DJs Missy B & Fifi spinning pop/r&b/house/bass/punk/

The Cassidy Connors show, Trashville Tennessee and with cheese from 11pm, selected drinks £2.50. DJ MISSY B his band, who perform jazz classics which complement ) ONE FOR THE DIARY ‘Hold Tight!’ on Fri (18) for SPICE WORLD, a Spice Wezley’s inimitable vocals. Girls-themed party from 10pm. Dedicated to when Sporty, Ginger, Baby, Scary & Wezley says: “Catch me at the Queen’s Arms over Easter Posh ruled the world (and the waves) with Girl Power, Revenge will be Spicing up the where I’ll be performing the gems and the jewels from the Night with some of the best 90s tunes and the unforgettable songs you grew up to! Great American Song Book. Expect Gershwin to Porter, Dressing up is more than recommended (LBD optional!), and there’ll be Spice Girls Herman to Sondheim and all the classics that Ella, Billie, masks, 90s inflatables, T-Shirt giveaways, a photobooth & props, plus thousands of

CASSIDY CASSIDY CONNORS Louis and Lena gave us over the golden years!” lollipops putting that Zig-a-Zig-ah into your night! For tickets visit: https://www.fatsoma.com/spice-world or skiddle.com/e/12663811 ) REGULARS Thur is CABARET with top local and national acts at 9.30pm: Christopher Howard (3), Lola Lasagne (10), St Patrick’s Day with Miss Jason (17) and Miss Jason (24 & 31). ) Start your weekend every Fri with CABARET at SUBLINE In the Cave 9pm CAMELFORD ARMS Easter Sunday 9.30pm: Baga Chipz (4), Sally Vate (11) and Miss Penny (18). ) Sat is top l l Bear Bash, Free Food & Raffle 5pm; CABARET at 9.30pm: Lola Lasagne (5), Martha D’Arthur (12), Mary Mac (19) roasts & select menu 12pm–till gone and Miss Jason (26). ) Sun is a double helping of CABARET at 6pm & 9.30pm: SUNDAY 27 l CHARLES ST Easter Cabaret: Drag Kara Van Park (6), Dave Lynn (13) and Davina Sparkle (20) ) Wed is AN l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Karaoke 8pm With No Name 7.30pm BAR BROADWAY Fireplace Sessions AUDIENCE WITH SALLY VATE at 9.30pm. Sally says: “Clap, laugh, listen and just l l DR BRIGHTONS Easter Bank Holiday enjoy! If you love having a laugh then come and join me, sometimes you need to take pres: Lascel Wood 8.30pm Reflex: DJ Adam Rice, 80s night 9pm BAR REVENGE Sunday Funday: a step back and not take life too seriously!” l D.T.M Lazy Sunday: men only 8pm Micklos hosts giant board games & l l GROSVENOR Easter Bonnet Parade, karaoke 8.30pm Drag Races & Sussex Beacon Fundraiser l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS 12pm Davina Sparkle 10.30pm Easter Sunday Pop!Candy: DJ Claire l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS l LEGENDS BAR Easter Sun Cabaret: Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm l LEGENDS BAR Pre-club DJs 7pm Fuller 11pm Davina Sparkle 3.30pm; roasts 12–3pm MARINE TAVERN Saturday Squeeze BEDFORD TAVERN Easter Bonnet l BOUTIQUE se-XXY: DJ Klipz, shot l l l MARINE TAVERN Sunday roasts 12- drops & giveaways 10pm Disco 8pm Parade, Drag Races & Sussex Beacon 6pm; Open Mic Drag with Stephanie Von l CHARLES ST Fierce: DJs Lil Alex, l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz 4pm; TC’s Fundraiser: Street Party 12pm; Bonnet Clitz 9pm Joyful Noise: DJ Kenny 9pm Parade 2pm; Drag Race 3pm; JB@the Grant Knowles, Leeroy 9pm l PARIS HOUSE Easter Sunday with l DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Saturday: DJ l QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Miss Jason Piano 5pm; Piano Bingo 6pm; Cabaret Easter eggs & food 12pm 9.30pm 8pm Tony B 9.30pm l REVENGE Sweet Revenge Easter l D.T.M clubT: T-Girls night 8pm l REVENGE Sweet Revenge Easter l BOUTIQUE Easter Sunday Special: Wonderland: DJs Missy B & Sam DMS on l GROSVENOR BAR Mike’s Big Wonderland: DJs Missy B & Sam DMS on Easter bunnies & chocolate shots 1pm level 1; R-Haus on level 2 10.30pm Birthday Cabaret: Lola Lasagne 9.30pm; level 1; R-Haus on level 2 10.30pm l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 12pm 7 GEORGE STREET BRIGHTON 01273 696873 http://thequeensarms.wix.com/thequeensarms

WEDNESDAY 9.30PM FRIDAYCABARET 9.30PM AN AUDIENCE WITH 4 MAR BAGA CHIPZ SALLY VATE 11MAR SALLY VATE MAR PM 18 miss penny THURSDAY 9.30 MAR MISS JASON 25 DRAG NO NAME MAR 3 CHRISTOPHER HOWARD PM 10MAR LOLA LASAGNE SATURDAYCABARET 9.30 5MAR LOLA LASAGNE 12MAR MARTHA D’ARTHUR Easter 19MAR MARY MAC Weekend! 26MAR MISS JASON 25 MAR GOOD FRIDAY DRAG WITH NO NAME DOUBLE CABARET AT 6PM & 9.30PM 26 MAR EASTER SATURDAY SUNDAY 6MAR KARA VAN PARK MISS JASON MAR MAR 13 DAVE LYNN 27 EASTER SUNDAY MAR DOUBLE SHOW 6 & 9.30PM 20 DAVINA SPARKLE CASSIDY CONNORS 27MAR CASSIDY CONNORS WITH A LIVE BAND WITH A LIVE BAND 42 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM SUBLINE + ZONE BAR

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SUBLINE ZONE BAR ) 129 St James' St, BN2 1TH, Tel: 01273 624100, www.sublinebrighton.co.uk ) 33 St James’ St, BN2 1RF, Tel: 01273 682249, www.zonebar.co.uk ) OPEN Wed–Sun from 9pm. ) OPEN daily from 10am. Closed Sun (6) to Sun (13)

) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Good Friday (25) is the BARCODE BERLIN 2016 ) ONE FOR THE DIARY From Sun (6) to Sun (13), the SHOWCASE with the latest styles of hot fetish wear and the chance to try on a few Zone will be closed for a major refurbishment to celebrate from 3pm, all over 18s welcome! After you’ve stocked up on your leathers, head to 10 YEARS of first class entertainment and one of the CRUCIFY – “because all the tasteful names were gone!” – from 9pm, entry £3/£5. friendliest atmospheres right in the heart of the gay village. ) Sat (26) is IN THE CAVE from 9pm, entry £3/£5. ) Easter Sunday (27) is Sharon Barr, owner, says:“Thank you to everyone, staff, the RESURRECTION Bank Holiday Special from 9pm, entry £3/£5. ) Easter customers and performers, for making these last 10 years Monday (28) is CLUB SILENCIO, which sees Subline turned into a funfair of so memorable! We’re going all out with the décor so we vaudeville and the avant-garde from 8pm with the show from 9pm. Expect classy hope you’ll be impressed! Here’s to the next 10 years!” SHARON SHARON BARR trash, B-movie monsters, comedy, fortune-tellers, live art, music, film and donuts, all for a mere £4.50. ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Fri (11) is THE BIG SCRUM WEDNESDAY 30 THURSDAY 31 Sportswear Night from 10pm, entry £5 in sportswear, £7 l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Fresh!: DJ Jazzy l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Total Request otherwise. Jane 9pm Thursdays: DJ FRESH Princess 9pm BAR BROADWAY A Voice for BAR BROADWAY It’s All Fun & ) REGULARS Sat is MEN’S ROOM with DJ l l Broadway: Voice of Broadway 2016 9pm Games with Sally Vate 9pm Screwpulous bringing the tunes from 9pm. Sun is GUILTY l BAR REVENGE Lip Sync for your l BAR REVENGE FOMO Warm-up 9pm PLEASURES with DJ Screwpulous from 9pm. Sun (20) Life: Crystal Lubrikunt 9pm l CAMELFORD ARMS £300 Big Cash is the CUM IN YOUR PANTS Underwear Party with DJ l BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Ice: Quiz 9pm DJ DJ SCREWPULOUS Nude from 9pm, entry is free for members, £5 otherwise. DJ Claire Fuller 11pm l CHARLES ST Mad Cow Tea Party: Ms l BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day 11am Joan Bond, DJs Lee Jeffery & Ruby Roo l CAMELFORD ARMS Seniors’ lunch 9pm 2-3.30pm D.T.M M.O (men only) 8pm QUEEN’S ARMS Easter Sunday D.T.M Easter Monday Afternoon l l l CHARLES ST Silly Willy Wednesdays MARINE TAVERN Throwback Thur 8pm Cabaret: Cassidy Connors with a live Crews: men only 8pm l l with Drag With No Name 9pm QUEEN’S ARMS Cabaret: Miss Jason band 6pm & 9.30pm LEGENDS BAR Bank Holiday l l D.T.M M.O (men only) 8pm 9.30pm SUBLINE Easter Sunday Bank Monday Cabaret: JLo feat Miss Jason & l l PARIS HOUSE Live jazz: Al Scott Trio REVENGE FOMO: DJs 11pm Holiday: Resurrection 9pm Lola Lasagne 3.30pm; Maisie Trollette & l l 8pm SUBLINE Brace Yourself 9pm THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Easter Dave Lynn 9.30pm l l QUEEN’S ARMS An Audience With THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS Quiz: Sunday Jazz Roast 3pm; Sunday roasts MARINE TAVERN Easter Monday l l l Sally Vate 9.30pm £150 jackpot 7.30pm & free Easter eggs 1-6pm Madness 8pm l SUBLINE Easter Monday Club Silencio: vaudeville & avant-garde night MONDAY 28 8pm THREE JOLLY BUTCHERS l BAR BROADWAY The Just After Easter Big Showbiz Quiz 6.30pm; The ) 59 North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YD, Tel: 01273 608571, www.3jollybutchers.com Fireplace Sessions pres: Wain Dougles TUESDAY 29 ) OPEN 12pm on Mon–Sat, 1pm on Sun. Private function room available. (Kara Van Park) & Jason Thorpe 8.30pm l BAR 7@CRAWLEY Crewsday: DJ ) FOOD Mon–Fri 12–9pm; Sat 12–8pm; Sunday roasts 1–6pm. BAR REVENGE Monday MashUp Lewis Osborne 9pm l ) EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Sun (27) is the EASTER JAZZ ROAST from 3pm; Student & Industry Night: DJ Lewis l BAR REVENGE RuPaul’s Drag Race Osborne 9pm Season 8: Lydia L’Scabies 8pm; Karaoke roasts & free Easter Eggs from 1pm. l BOUTIQUE Easter Monday Special: downstairs with Liz 9pm ) ONE FOR THE DIARY Thur (17) is the ST PATRICK'S DAY GUINNESS PARTY Easter egg hunt 1pm l MARINE TAVERN Quiz & Curry with a quiz and a £150 cash prize at 7.30pm. l CHARLES STREET Easter Monday 7.30pm Cabaret: Danny Beard 7.30pm; Sally’s l REVENGE DJs Trick & Toby 11pm ) REGULARS Wed (9 & 23) OPEN MIC with Purple Shoes at 8.30pm. ) Thur Rock & Roll Bingo 8.30pm QUIZ NIGHT with £150 prize at 7.30pm. ) Sun is JAZZ ROAST at 3pm, free entry. GSCENE 43 44 GSCENE OUT & ABOUT PICS FROM LONDON HOTEL SOUTHAMPTON

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I’ve been there since COMICS day one and have managed to play every single entry in the series, even the ones hardly anyone remembers ) Whilst it may have taken a few false starts, DC are finally getting such as the EX series. It is one of my round to having their Justice League assemble up on the big screen most treasured gaming franchises so with it all starting in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice released imagine my fevered excitement when this month. After Street Fighter V was finally confirmed to be released in February of numerous stand-alone 2016! Not only that but it would only be exclusively available on the films were cancelled, such Playstation 4 and Microsoft Windows. No offence to the Xbox lovers out as Joss Weadon’s Wonder there but I cannot abide fighting games using that controller as I find Woman and David S it cumbersome and not as responsive as the Dualshock 4; but that is Goyer’s The Flash, Warner just my preference. Bros tried to get their big seven heroes together for As with all numbered entries in the series, Street Fighter V carries on the a brand new start back in side-scrolling one-on-one gameplay of its predecessors with a few 2007 in the film Justice League: Mortal. Every part was fully cast changes. The super-combo bar is now the EX gauge which is similar to and it was even to be directed by Mad Max creator George Miller. the one introduced in Street Fighter III. This bar is filled when the Sadly after numerous put backs, such as the 2008 writers’ strike and fighter lands attacks on their rival and can be used to perform EX the film having to be moved from Australia to Canada due to the versions of normal special moves making them stronger or saved up to Australian Government refusing Warner Bros the right to film there, perform a fighter-specific Critical Art. These super-moves can cause the movie was put on hold for the foreseeable future and eventually massive damage as well as being both beautiful and deadly to watch. cancelled. Gone are the focus attacks Fast-forward to 2013 and after the success of Man of Steel, David S of Street Fighter IV Goyer was hired by Warner Bros to write both a sequel to Man of replaced with a new Steel and a Justice League film as well as hiring Zack Synder to direct system revolving around both films. Whilst the Justice League film will be split into two parts, the new V-Gauge. The V- coming out both in 2017 and 2019 respectively, the sequel would be Gauge slowly fills up when retooled into a film that would introduce Superman to Batman and the player is attacked and Wonder Woman as well as many characters that would form part of can be utilised in three the Justice League, planting seeds which will come to fruition in the different ways. V-Skills are actual Justice League film later down the line. That movie is Dawn of character-specific special attacks that can help to build the V-gauge Justice, a film that is faster if successfully performed. For example, if timed correctly Ryu can basically Batman and use his V-Skill to parry any incoming attack, very much like the parry Superman not seeing eye system from Street Fighter III. V-Reversals allow fighters to use a to eye and beating the portion of the gauge to counter whilst being attacked; it can also act as ever-loving crap out of a combo-breaker if timed correctly. Finally V-Triggers use the whole of one another. No doubt the gauge to trigger a unique ability such as Ken gaining flaming this will be sorted by the normal attacks which cause more damage or Chun-Li moving faster so end of the film somehow her moves score extra hits. All in all it is a clever and intuitive system and will eventually lead to that can really turn the tide of battle if used strategically. their famous friendship. The game features 16 characters at launch with four being completely Dawn of Justice will be brand new to the series. Unlike previous entries into the series new the second film of the DC characters and stages will be developed and added into the game via Extended Universe after regular updates. These new additions will have to be purchased in one Man of Steel and followed of two ways: by using ‘Fight Money’, which is earned through gameplay by Suicide Squad later and is not unlike the coins in Super Smash Bros, or by using ‘Zenny’ this year. which is purchased using real-world money. Street Fighter V truly looks David S Goyer has taken stunning with brilliant character and stage design as well as having inspiration for the film amazing music and sound effects to boot. It could even be regarded as from the now famous the best entry in the series, given enough time! Batman limited series The Dark Knight Returns and it certainly shows with its dark gritty visuals right down to even using the same design for the older Batman’s iconic Batsuit. In this new film, Batman is now an ex-vigilante who gave up crime fighting after the death of his ward and sidekick, Robin, at the hands of the evil Joker. He takes it upon himself to come out of retirement after seeing first-hand the raw power that Superman possesses. He travels to Metropolis to see if Superman can be trusted and, if not, he means to take him down and put him out of the picture for good. With all this going on others are rising and making their place known in the world from the villainous Lex Luthor, who also means to bring down Superman, to the powerful king of Atlantis Aquaman and the demigoddess Wonder Woman aka Diana Prince. 46 GSCENE

Comedy Roadshow). Featuring Chaudhry, Creative Writing with headliner Diane Morgan, Andrew poet Evlynn Sharp and Women’s ARTS Doyle and Pippa Evans. History talk. Other highlights BY MICHAEL HOOTMAN include live performances from BRIGHTON CENTRE Qukulele, a capella choir We Bop Kings Rd, Brighton, Box office: 0844 847 1515 ) WET WET WET (Tue 1). Marti Pillow and the band sing their greatest hits. ) PETER ANDRE (Fri 11). Singer QUKULELE and reality TV star sings classics Mysterious Girl and material from and beatbox Champion Bellatrix; a his new album Come Fly With Me. panel discussion exploring key ) COLLABRO (Sat 12). Britain’s issues affecting women today with Got Talent winners perform with MP Caroline Lucas, FGM support from A J Brown and campaigner Nimco Ali and local special guest Catriona Murray. activist Emily Wright chaired by Razia Aziz; Women’s history walks around the Pavilion Estate; Miss Represented jewellery making and collage workshops; artist Bern O’Donoghue’s installation Dead Reckoning with 3,771 miniature END OF THE RAINBOW boats representing the death of a Theatre Royal, New Rd, Brighton, Box office: 08448 717650 migrant or refugee who attempted ) END OF THE RAINBOW (Mar 29–Apr 2). Join Judy Garland as she ) LITTLE MIX (Mon 14). The group to cross the Mediterranean in 2015. makes her explosive London come back at the height of the swinging play hits from their two platinum ) HAIR PEACE (7.30pm, Sat 5). A sixties. This funny and emotionally charged play finds the once albums DNA and Salute. charming and funny exploration of glittering star sparring with her new fiancé, her devoted accompanist, ) JASON DONOVAN (Wed 23). where exactly hair extensions come and her own demons. Filled with Garland’s legendary tenacity, razor- Solo tour of his debut 1989 from, by Victoria Melody. sharp wit and once-in-a-generation voice. Featuring Garland’s most album Ten Good Reasons. ) KATHERINE RYAN KATHBUM memorable songs The Man That Got Away, Come Rain Or Come (8pm, Sat 5). Razor sharp and Shine, The Trolley Song and of course Somewhere Over The Rainbow. IWD @ BRIGHTON DOME hilariously funny Canadian returns Stars Lisa Maxwell (Loose Women, The Bill), Gary Wilmot (Me & My Church St, Brighton with new show. Girl, Chicago) and Sam Attwater (EastEnders, Dancing on Ice). Box office: 01273 709709 ) THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES The Dome celebrates International (7.30pm, Sun 6). Directed by Women's Day 2016 with special Angela El-Zeind, this special performances and events... benefit performance is presented as ) MISS REPRESENTED: part of a global initiative for RETROSPECTIVE (free, Fri 4 – Wed women survivors of violence to rise 9). Outreach project working with and demand an end to violence. young women in Brighton presents a retrospective of their work, with new additions around Being Female. ALL THE NICE GIRLS BEYOND THE FOOTIGHTS BEYOND ) TWELVE ANGRY WOMEN

ALL THE NICE GIRLS ) BEYOND THE FOOTLIGHTS (8pm, (7.30pm, Fri 4). An outraged fusion TOKSVIG SANDY The Brunswick, 1-3 Holland Road, Tue 15) Mrs Moore, Tanya Hyde of drama, poetry, prose, art and Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1JF and Kara Van-Park are no strangers music with contributions from ) BEHIND THE LINES: ALL THE to Musical Theatre, getting there Yasmin Ali, Sara Clifford, Rowena NICE GIRLS (4pm, Sun 20 & Sun was a different story... £10. Easton, Suhayla El Bushra, Belona 27). A tribute to pioneering lesbian ) GIGGLE @ THE GODS (8pm, Sat Greenwood, Carol Leeming, Edana variety stars Gwen Farrar and Nora 26) with six stand-up comics, £3. Minghella, Chloe Moss, Joanna ) SANDI TOKSVIG LIVE! Blaney in Music Hall, Variety and Neary, Deanna Rodger, Sarah POLITICALLY INCORRECT (Tue 8). Revue by the LGBT theatrical duo BENT DOUBLE Naomi Lee and Chris Taylor. Toksvig, comedian, novelist, actor, Ali Child and Rosie Wakley. Ali Komedia, Gardner St, Brighton ) INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY broadcaster, university chancellor, Child says, “Too often depictions of Box office: 08452 938480 OPEN HOUSE (10am–4pm, Sat 5). and (inter)national treasure finds lesbian romance on TV end in ) BENT DOUBLE (Sun 6). A gay- Brighton Women's Centre herself in the startling position of tragedy. Our show celebrates lesbian friendly, irreverent night of fun and celebrate the 105th International having co-founded the UK’s fastest love, then and now, in a witty, frolics hosted by Zoe Lyons (Mock Women’s Day with a day of growing political party, the joyous, nostalgic, musical way.” The Week and Michael McIntyre’s entertainment, films, workshops, Women’s Equality Party. She is exhibitions, discussion, history celebrating the launch of the party BAR BROADWAY tours, children’s activities, low cost with a fundraising tour of a The Gods, 10 Steine St, Brighton holistic therapies hosted by Rachel uniquely witty evening of her ) THE TWO HARMONIES (8pm, Nwokoro (UK SLAM! Champion). stand-up, stories and fascinating Wed 9), Keith Pemberton and DIANE MORGAN Some of the free workshops that facts. Sandi will entertain us solo Jason Lee Howlett cover a range can be booked on the day include: for the first half of the evening and of genres from classical to rock, £3. Women’s Self Defence, Beatboxing in the second will introduce some ) IT IS WHAT IT IS (8pm, Thu 10) with UK champion Bellatrix, Sing special guests and special ideas free comedy and sketch show. Your Heart Out with Aneesa behind this exciting new venture. GSCENE 47

12). TRAUMFRAU and PINK WANTING THE MOON FRINGE have teamed up again to Dukebox Theatre, The Iron Duke,

ZOE LYONS create a night long queer festival. 3 Waterloo St, Hove, BN3 1AQ. Dancing, shows, live art, food and ROSE COLLIS WANTING THE MOON installations in Brighton's most (7.35pm, Thurs 24). Another unusual al fresco venue with DJs, chance to catch this one-woman live art, performers, immersive play written and performed by Rose experiences, a garden, a party, a Collis. Clemence Dane, playwright, disco, food, fire, outdoor dancing, artist and screenwriter, is asked by indoor dancing, garden shows, all EMPORIUM MindOut returns for a fun filled at one huge queer party. From 88 London Rd, Brighton evening showcasing great comedy 9–10.30pm it’s open decks so BYO thelittleboxoffice.com/emporium and musical entertainment. The CDs and have a go at being a ) THE TEMPEST (Mon 7–Mon 28). compere for the evening is Spice Traumfrau DJ! Followed by DJs Prospero, Duke of Milan, usurped and line-up includes award winning Lianne Hall (Berlin) and Jenna and exiled by his own brother, Zoe Lyons, Debra-Jane Appelby, (Spellbound/Eight Miles High), holds sway over an enchanted Dolly Rocket, Sally Vate and with live performances throughout ROSE COLLIS island. He is comforted by his members of the Brighton Gay the night from a fine selection of daughter, Miranda, and served by Men’s Chorus. Come along, bring renegade artists: Stacy Makishi, her friend Noel Coward to revive his spirit, Ariel, and his deformed your friends and enjoy a fun-filled Ira Brand, Paula Varjack and her acting career and play the slave, Caliban. When Prospero evening while raising vital funds Emma Frankland. Tickets £8 / famous role he created for her: raises a storm to wreck his for LGBTQ mental health charity £13 from Marlborough or Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit. As perfidious brother and his MindOut! The venue is fully www.brownpapertickets.com/even she prepares to answer him, she confederates on the island, his accessible with a licensed bar. t/2509647. Carer/chaperone can reflects on their long relationship long contemplated revenge at last Tickets: £12/£10, available get a free ticket online via the and memorable episodes from her seems within reach. Imbued with a online: www.bit.ly/laughs2016 tickets link. For other accessibility chequered career. Tickets £8/£6 at: spirit of magic and supernatural, For more information email needs please email www.hovegrown.org.uk/productio the play is Shakespeare’s late great [email protected] [email protected] n/wanting-the-moon/ masterpiece of forgiveness, generosity and enlightenment. PINK FRINGE Marlborough Theatre, 4 Princes St, Brighton, Box office: www.brownpapertickets.com ) KING OF THE FRINGE: HEAT 2 (Fri 11). Brighton’s only drag king competition is back and tougher than ever! It’s time for bois to become men as they battle it out over three heats to make their way to the final. The Kings will get MORGAN FABULOUS MORGAN a chance to strut their stuff before HOPE FUNDRAISER the extra special judges decide who The Synergy Centre, 78 West St, deserves a place (and a shot at the Brighton, www.thesynergycentre.org £100 prize money) in the grand BETWEEN WORLDS ) HOPE: A Fundraiser for THT finale in Brighton Fringe. Expect Language Learning Centre, Arts A, University of Sussex, BN1 9RH (6pm–midnight, Sun 27). Staged bulging biceps, protruding ) As part of the Language and Culture Series 2015/2016, MARIA by SP Productions at multimedia packages, fierce facial hair, all JASTRZᶒBSKA, poet and author of At The Library Of Memories and community art centre and café bar slathered in sass as we try to find Dementia Diaries will be talking with Jeremy Page (5pm, Tues 15) hosted by Misty Lee with acts the next King of the Fringe! about her new book CEDRY Z WALPOLE PARK, growing up and living in including porn star Danny Chase more than one culture and the impact on her writing. Wine served (Hard Brit Lads), Sammy Silver, IWD @ TRAUMFRAU from 5pm. Free event, all welcome. Trudi Styles & The Pianoman, Wagner Hall, 9 Russell Place, What makes a Polish writer Polish or a British writer British? Is it the Miss Sugar, Dozy Queen, Stan Brighton, www.traumfrau.co.uk language they employ? Or what they write about? Can poetry Munro Davies, Bambi Boo, ) INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY transcend identity? Should it aim to? Is there such a thing as Strawberry Whip, Miss Golden EXTRAVAGANZA (9pm-3am, Sat universality? Writer John O’Donoghue says of Maria’s work: ‘There’s a Cox, Morgan Fabulous, Miss subtlety and seeing-round corners perspective to her poems that could Chanel Lamon, Miss Gin and be Polish, could be queer or could be pure Jastrzębska.’ Stephanie von Clitz. There will also be a raffle. Tickets: £7 adult, Maria Jastrzębska is a Polish-born poet, editor and translator. She is family of 4 adults £20, VIP tickets the author of six poetry collections, including At The Library of £25 all available on the door on Memories (Waterloo Press, 2013), and a literary drama Dementia the night. Diaries which toured with Lewes Live Literature in 2011. She was co- editor of Queer in Brighton (New Writing South, 2014). Her work is MINDOUT FOR frequently anthologised, most recently in Hallelujah for 50ft Women THE LAUGHS (Bloodaxe, 2015), and features in the British Library project Poetry St George’s Church, Kemptown, Between Two Worlds. Her selected poems, Cedry z Walpole Park/The Brighton BN2 1ED Cedars of Walpole Park, have been translated into Polish by Anna ) MINDOUT FOR THE LAUGHS Błasiak, Paweł Gawroński and Wioletta Grzegorzewska and (7.30pm, Thur 17). The comedy published in a dual language collection (K.I.T, Stowarzyszenie Żywych cabaret extravaganza in support of Poetów, Faktoria series, 2015). www.mariajastrzebska.wordpress.com 48 GSCENE

in a programme directed by herself CLASSICAL NOTES and Laurie Stras, about Lucrezia BY NICK BOSTON Borgia’s daughter Leonora d’Este, with the first modern performances of music potentially by her. And

Sonatas and Partitas. This is not to again, she directed and sung in a MARIN ALSOP of the Bournemouth Symphony REVIEWS mention a good proportion of consort of music by Strozzi, Orchestra in 2008, Marin Alsop is women performers at festival Caccini and Cozzolani, with the a regular on UK concert platforms, lunchtime concerts, and at other BREMF Consort of Voices, later ) To mark International Women’s and made history in 2013 as the chamber concerts throughout the broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Day, I’ve looked back at my first female conductor of The Last year. columns for the last year or so, So coming up in the next year? Night of the Proms. Her partner, looking out for women performers, Well, in the 2016 Brighton Kristin Jurkscheit, is a horn composers and conductors. Out of Festival, Alice Coote returns to player and also director of the around 40 CDs reviewed, just four sing Angel in The Dream of WOW (Women of the World) feature women composers, and FIONA SHAW Gerontius by Elgar, with the Baltimore festival. And conductors about 10 have female lead Brighton Festival Chorus and the Alice Farnham and Andrea performers (that doesn’t include City of Birmingham Symphony women in mixed chamber Orchestra (CBSO), conducted by ensembles and groups). None At Glyndebourne, Fiona Shaw’s Edward Gardner. And while we’re feature women conductors. So great production of Britten’s The on the CBSO, they’ve recently what’s going on here? Now I Rape of Lucretia won plaudits all announced that 29-year-old ALICE FARNHAM clearly have my part to play here, round. Then of course our very own Lithuanian conductor Mirga as I have choice over the CDs I Brighton Early Music Festival Gražinyt -Tyla will be taking over review – although in my defence, I (directed by two women, Clare ė Brown’s programme for women sought to review two CDs by one Norburn and Deborah Roberts) conductors at Morley College is female composer, Cheryl Frances- dedicated the whole of last year’s now in its third year, so hopefully Hoad, after hearing one of her festival to the theme of Women: we will continue to see more works performed live in the Proms. Enquirers, Muses, Enchanters. We women on the podium. But then And perhaps herein lies the key – heard music by women composers there’s still a way to go – shortly exposure is often achieved best including Élisabeth Jacquet de La GRAŽINYT ė -TYLA MIRGA before Alsop appeared at The Last through concert performances, Guerre, Hildegard of Bingen, from Andris Nelsons as Music Night of the Proms, conductor often via the championing of well- Chiara Margarita Cozzolani and Director in September 2016. Vassily Petrenko said in an known performers. On this Barbara Strozzi, among others. Currently at the Los Angeles interview that ‘a cute girl on a occasion, it was The Tallis Women performers included Dame Philharmonic, Gražinyt -Tyla had podium means that musicians think Scholars who had commissioned a Emma Kirkby, harpsichordist already gone down well ėwith about other things’. new work for their Prom concert. Carole Cerasi, Clare Norburn and audiences and the musicians in But what of composers? Well, Belinda Sykes with Joglaresa. Birmingham, and was apparently recently, 17-year-old Jessy McCabe the unanimous choice to take over launched a campaign when she But the outstanding triumph of the baton. the 2015 Brighton Early Music discovered that Edexcel’s A-level Festival (BREMF) was surely their Also in the Brighton Festival, music syllabus featured 63 male staging of the first surviving opera Indian violinist and composer Kala composers and no women. Her by a woman, Francesca Caccini’s Ramnath will be performing The campaign persuaded them to Seasons of India, her own piece ALICE COOTE La Liberazione di Ruggiero include five works by female Dall’isola di Alcina. The for Indian violin and orchestra composers as a result. The BBC’s And talking of live performances, production by Susannah Waters, with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Ten Pieces project for schools when I look back over the last year directed by Deborah Roberts, was included one work by Anna in Brighton, it has in fact been a a great success, placed in the top Meredith in its first year, aimed at good year for women. In the 2015 ten classical music events of the primary school children, and in the Brighton Festival, mezzo-soprano year by The Guardian. And great second year, targeted at secondary Alice Coote performed her level, a piece by Anna Clyne has exploration of gender identity in been included. Being Both, a programme of Handel arias for male and female KALA RAMNATH characters. Soprano and conductor And BREMF Co-Director, Clare Barbara Hannigan sang and Norburn, brings her play, Breaking conducted the Britten Sinfonia in the Rules, about the composer ANNA MEREDITH Gesualdo, performed by an actor a concert of Mozart, Haydn and BREMF Stravinsky. And violinist Isabelle news – a recording of the and the Marian Consort. The play performance will be broadcast on was piloted at BREMF in 2013, and Faust gave stunning performances But when was the last time you Sunday 8 March, International was a hit then, so it’s great to see of the complete cycle of Bach’s heard a work by a woman on the Women’s Day, on BBC Radio 3’s it returning in a new and reworked programme of a mainstream Early Music Show. I urge you to version to Brighton. She is also orchestra? International classical listen in! writing a play about Galileo for the listings and review website, Monteverdi String Band and the Bachtrack (www.bachtrack.com) Deborah Roberts also conducted Marian Consort, which will looked at the statistics from over and performed with Musica premiere at BREMF this year. Secreta, the Celestial Sirens 25,000 concerts worldwide in 2014 (both all-women ensembles) and Meanwhile, further afield, despite and found only five female the Brighton Festival Youth Choir having left as Principal Conductor composers in the top 260 – and BARBARA HANNIGAN BARBARA GSCENE 49

Sofia Gubaidulina, the top, only programming at the Brighton scraped in at No 132! Judith Weir, Festival and the out and out the Master of the Queen’s Music championing of women in music at ART MATTERS (yes, Master), makes it to No 219. BREMF – long may this continue! BY ENZO MARRA Oh, and back to conductors, their To find out more about women statistics show just five women in composers, BREMF have helpfully For March I’ve found a quartet of exhibitions all located an easy train the top 150, with Marin Alsop set up a page on their website ride away from Brighton, I hope you’re able to create time to wander leading the women at No 42. dedicated to women composers. around the various displays at each gallery. So if you think classical music is There’s information about some TOWNER all by dead white men performed key early music composers, but Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ by living white men, well, perhaps also links to a range of sources of www.townereastbourne.org.uk that’s still often the case (my general information about female ) ANNUAL SCHOOLS 2016 (Thu 24 March–Sun 5 June), presents an listings for this month will confirm composers worth checking out. exhibition which initially emerged this…). But things are hopefully www.bremf.org.uk/womencomposers from dialogue with teachers six changing, and as I began by More reviews/comment/events at: years ago and has grown into one saying, the key is exposure and the www.nicks-classical- of the largest professional support of performers and concert notes.blogspot.co.uk exhibitions of school age students’ programmers. And maybe we’re Twitter: @nickb86uk work held in the UK. Each year, a doing better than some places Email: [email protected] 2016 SCHOOLS ANNUAL theme is chosen which relates to here in Brighton, with imaginative the Towner Gallery collection and the participating schools are shown works which relate to the chosen theme. This year’s theme is Walking CINEMA The Line, exploring how drawing and mark-making is the starting point for expressing ourselves. The children have taken inspiration from the ) Bryn Terfel, with John Graham-Hall artworks and worked collaboratively to create their own responses. and John Tomlinson in Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov, is live from the Royal PALLANT HOUSE

Opera House (Mon 21). BORIS GODUNOV 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ http://pallant.org.uk ) Puccini’s Manon Lescaut (Sat 5) from the Metropolitan Opera with ) JOHN PIPER: THE FABRIC OF MODERNISM (Sat 12 March–Sun 12 Kristine Opolais and Roberto Alagna. In local cinemas Duke’s at the June). John Piper was one of the leading Modern British artists of the Komedia & Odeon in Brighton, Cineworld Eastbourne, and the 20th century, best known for his paintings of Britain’s romantic Connaught Cinema, Worthing. Check times/dates. heritage, including churches, country houses and wartime ruins. Through over 80 works, this major CONCERTS exhibition is the first to focus on John Piper’s textile designs, shown BRIGHTON DOME & CORN EXCHANGE alongside related paintings and Church Street, Brighton, 01273 709709, www.brightondome.org other studies to demonstrates how ) The Brighton Philharmonic Piper’s designs were intricately Orchestra, conducted by Howard Shelley connected with his wider work. (2.45pm, Sun 6), perform Brahms’ Marking the 50th anniversary of Variations On A Theme by Haydn and the installation of the artist’s Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No 2 celebrated altar tapestry in

BTN FESTIVAL CHORUS FESTIVAL BTN with Shelley on piano, and Chichester Cathedral, many of the Mendelssohn’s Symphony No 3 (The Scottish). studies for this important example JOHN PIPER ) They return (2.45pm, Sun 20) conducted by Barry Wordsworth, to of religious art will be on show. perform Willam Alwyn, Bernstein’s Symphony No 2 (The Age of Anxiety), with Rob Clark on piano, and Vaughan Williams’ Sea ) RADICAL CRAFT: ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF MAKING (Sat 12 March–Sun Symphony, with Brighton Festival Chorus. 12 June) combines Outside In’s (www.outsidein.org.uk/) 4th triennial ) The Heath Quartet (11am, Sun 27) perform Mozart, Tchaikovsky open art exhibition and Craftspace’s touring exhibitions programme. It and Ravel. will showcase UK creativity by artists who define themselves as facing barriers to the art world for reasons including health, disability, social ALL SAINTS CHURCH circumstance or isolation. The craft works selected through this open Hove, www.ssomusic.co.uk or via Dome Box Office call out will be displayed alongside pieces by historically renowned and ) The Sussex Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mark Andrew invited contemporary Outsider and self-taught artists. James (7.30pm, Sat 5), perform Smetana, Sibelius and François Borne’s Fantasie Brillante On Themes from Bizet’s Carmen, with ZIMMERSTEWART GALLERY Daniel Shao (flute). 29 Tarrant Street, Arundel, www.zimmerstewart.co.uk ) INTRODUCING ALICE WALTER & DAVID AUBORN (Sat 5–Sat 26) NICHOLAS YONGE SOCIETY presents a showcase of two emerging artists, both recently graduated Sussex Downs College, Lewes, www.nylewes.org.uk painters from Brighton University who studied under Tom Hammick. ) The Brodsky Quartet (7.45pm, Fri 18) perform Both painters producing abstract Borodin, Shostakovich and Beethoven. expressionistic works, informed by an element of implied ST LUKE'S CHURCH BRODSKY QUARTET representation. Alice Walter's Queens Park Rd, Brighton, paintings use repeated imagery and www.stlukesconcerts.webeden.co.uk symbols, tools she uses to edge ) Volt & Potenza piano duo (7.30pm, Fri 11) towards feelings of familiarity or SUSSEX FLUTES perform Schumann, J C Bach, Grieg, Rachmaninov, WALTER ALICE intimacy. David Auborn's works are Poulenc and commissioned work by Philip Martin (b. 1943) similarly abstract, but more textural and earthy, reflecting the ) All-female group Sussex Flutes (7.30pm, Fri 18) perform music by physicality of life and our place in it. At a micro-level showing contemporary Brighton composers, including Peter Copley, Barry Mills individual cells and at a macro level representing large buildings. and Phil Baker. 50 GSCENE

about what it means to be LGB today (no mention of trans) and PAGE’S PAGES uses this to illuminate her ideas; BOOKS BY ERIC PAGE that being gay is choice and a seriously considered alternative to ) THE DEVASTATION by Melissa Buzzeo. This book-long poem/prose/ the heteronormative experience; performance book gripped me and wouldn’t let go. It feels like a soft and that modern gay life has given poetical echo of ‘By Grand Central Station I laid down and wept’ but up on changing the world and watery and full of eddies and submerged currents of meaning and has making it a better, less patriarchal all of that metaphorical lightning place. I agree with this and found and utterly sublime and profound her controversial arguments offered writing that shocks you into a up with conviction, evidence and moment’s clarity. Buzzeo’s use of her trademark academic precision words is simply stunning, in all refreshing. Her candid approach to senses of the word and I found this subject gives an incisive shake myself sitting still just re-rolling up of all gay things close to our sentences across my mind to see woman might be able to shape her hearts. I loved this, it reminds me their effects. Her central premise of life around truth and love. Inspired of the discussions and arguments I using language to express the by Nigerian folktales and terrible have with my closest lesbian friends. things which language can’t’ war, this searching, powerful debut express is balanced with such a about the dangers of living and ) THE ROYAL HEART by Greg noble, fine grace as to sometimes loving openly is full of heart- McGoon (Avid Readers). Once upon appear impossible to sustain itself breaking prose and characters who a time, in a faraway land, an heir but rather than crash, it soars will stay with you long after you to the throne is born and the King under its own grace. Buzzeo’s writing can be winding and appear longer finish this firestorm of a book. has a son to follow in his than it is, it’s an odd talent she has and this story about two lovers footsteps. But life isn’t all it ) STRAIGHT EXPECTATIONS by who survive the ‘Devastation by laying on the bottom on the ocean’ is appears. Family love triumphs over Julie Bindel (Guardian Books). political, ecological and philosophical and all three plaited in some doubt and together they grow From picket line to picket fence - highly original ways. Very difficult to write about, utterly transporting stronger. This powerful children's what does it mean to be gay to read, this is the poetry book to cherish this year. book tells the story of a prince who today? More than four decades transforms into a princess, after the start of the gay liberation movement, lesbians and gay men ) THE INFORMANT by Susan him behind bars. She doesn't can legally marry, adopt children, Wilkins (Pan Macmillan). Set in realise that her efforts are being and enjoy the same rights and London and Essex, this is a sabotaged by one of their own and respect as heterosexuals... or can thrilling edge-of-your-seat story of the Met is being challenged at the they? Julie Bindel, ‘out’ lesbian ruthless criminals, corrupt cops, highest level. The final test for Kaz since 1977, tracks the changes in obsessive love and villainy on both comes when her cousin, Sean, gets the gay community and asks if sides of the law. Drug-fuelled out of jail. He is a vicious, old- fighting for the right to marry has teenage tearaway, Kaz Phelps, took school thug and wants to show Kaz achieved genuine progress. Her the rap for little brother Joey over who is boss. Kaz may be tough central argument that the gay a bungled armed robbery and went enough to face down any man, but rights movement has swapped, to jail. Released six years later, is she strong enough to turn her bargained and offered up its clean, sober and driven by a secret back on her family and go straight? radicalism for conformity, passion for her lawyer, Helen, she ) UNDER THE UDALA TREES by acceptance and belonging is wants to escape the violence and Chinelo Okparanta (Houghton compelling. Drawing on her own becoming her authentic self on her abuse of her Essex gangster family Mifflin). Ijeoma comes of age as and fellow activists’ experiences 16th birthday. The story, with and put the past behind her. Joey her nation does. Born before she shows how the gay movement richly detailed illustrations by J is a charming, calculating independence, she is eleven when has moved from being critical and Orr, reminded me of the books that psychopath. When he murders an civil war breaks out in the young demanding to cosying up to and I read as a child, but with an undercover cop, DS Nicci republic of Nigeria. Sent away to becoming part of the mainstream. implicit LGBT theme. The story of Armstrong is determined to put safety, she meets another Bindel surveyed a large group Princess Lyric and her search for displaced child and they fall in truth feels authentic with universal love. They’re from different ethnic themes of love, acceptance and communities and also both girls. leadership. This triumphant, When their love is discovered, transformative story is one of Ijeoma learns that she’ll have to finding your own true self and then hide this part of herself but there becoming it. It’s a most is a cost to living inside a lie. traditionally styled fairytale Under the Udala Trees uses one featuring a transgender character woman’s lifetime to examine the and the first in a series that ways in which Nigerians continue McGoon plans to create, detailing to struggle toward selfhood. Even the lives and stories of LGBT as their nation contends with and characters in a fairytale framework. recovers from the effects of war It’s as delightfully fun, engaging and division, Nigerian lives are and satisfying from an LGBT also wrecked and lost from taboo perspective as G Maguire, author of and prejudice. This story offers a Wicked, who this reminded me of. glimmer of hope - a future where a Great fun! GSCENE 51

“It’s assumed that we have a choice, a choice with whom we have sex, and that we should really not have chosen a same-sex partner”

they will change through time is, of course, impossible to detect. That does not stop us falling in love with them, and the very act of doing so may, for many years, obscure our gender-awareness or feelings of sexuality. Eventually, however, that first flush of obsession fades. It may not be replaced with anything longer-lasting, and so, in time, many of us become unstuck - a process which may have many causes, not all of them by any means related to incipient sexuality. ENJOYING IT I suppose I should mention in passing the number of guys who are said to marry girls in order to hide their homosexuality, perhaps for BOTH WAYS? social or career reasons. I’m sure that must happen, but I have to say that most of the folk whom I have met, did fall genuinely in Why Bisexuality is Not All Fun by Robin Noble love with their female partner, and thoroughly enjoyed what are described as ‘normal marital relations’. ) One of the things which annoys me about of an apparently liberal society, comes to the This may, of course, be partly a problem of my (particularly) British society is its general surface when confronted with the bisexual. generation, or even the one after me. For the inability to cope even with the naked human There’s something they don’t like about us sake of clarity, I’m now 65, and our body. ‘choosing’ a same-sex partner. If we were generation, and even that of my children, simply, unabashedly, wildly gay, we would tended (throughout Britain as a whole) to go In Brighton, where the World Naked Bike Ride probably now get away with it, they would and get married, even, heaven knows, then to takes place every year, photographed by feel that we “cannot help it“, that is “how we have children. Ten years later, many of us hundreds of happy folk with cameras at the are“. might, in fact, be saying, “Well, that was a ready, (and, of course, the well-patronised big mistake“. naturist beach), you might not believe that What’s particularly annoying and unfair about there’s still a problem, but strip off anywhere this is that such judgmental folk forget one But not many people will readily accept the else, at almost any other time, and you would thing: that particularly unnecessary and dirty idea that no-one should get married or have soon discover there is. trick played on the human being of any children until they have been together for ten sexuality or gender. years, and really know what the other person That being the case, I suppose I shouldn’t be is like. surprised by the inability of so many even to I am referring of course to our peculiar discuss sexuality, which is basically the fun we tendency to fall in love. To make matters worse, for some reason which can have with those bodies. For some lucky folk it’s all wonderful. That I don’t understand, many male bisexuals tend to fall in love, when young, with girls... and If you just happen to be bisexual, there are intoxication may last until the end of their perhaps much later, with men. That is, very many occasions when you meet that inability, lives - or, more likely, and equally happily, it approximately, what I did, and I have met or certainly when you meet a complete lack of will slowly transform into a deep and tender many like me, formerly married, with children. comprehension, even on the part of other regard for each other, which, one hopes, will members of the LGBT community. There can be endure as long. So far so good, but for many it The trouble is that our simplistic, and an occasional, slightly puritanical reaction, leads to completely unsuitable unions, to judgmental society then decides to put us in a something along the lines of: “Well, it’s hardly years of misunderstanding and misery all pigeon-hole which they think they can a problem for you, is it, you can have sex with round. understand - we are obviously gay, and were, anyone you like“. I suspect that many members of the trans obviously, lying all through the years of marriage and bringing up children. Somehow, you can sense that that freedom is community will be able to relate to this, but somewhat disapproved of. With others, the we bisexuals suffer too. The problem is that This attitude, if repeated often enough, and disapproval becomes rather clearer, at least for we seem quite unable to select the person especially to those children, can be deeply the male bisexual. It’s assumed that we have a with whom we fall in love. hurtful and lead to years of misery. That is the choice, a choice with whom we have sex, and For most of us, especially perhaps in the late experience of many bisexuals, and I’ve known that we should really not have chosen a same- teens or early twenties when we start doing it, some who’ve taken refuge in alcoholism sex partner. the choice of partner may be rather limited. because of it, or through fear of it. Ultimately, that can kill. That faint undercurrent, the basic disapproval Their sexuality (let alone anything deeper and of homosexuality which still lurks under much more complex) may be unguessed, and how Being bisexual is not necessarily all fun. 52 GSCENE

portrayal of my life, cardboard coffin and a good old-fashioned booze up afterwards. What funeral arrangements make you cringe? C: It saddens me to hear of people’s negative experiences in relation to funerals. S: When splits in families spill out when people are arranging or (even worse) at the funeral. How has being LGBT influenced your choices? C: I first started working in the funeral world within the traditional male role, as a chauffeur bearer. It was hard being a woman in that environment, let alone gay. I moved on from DOWN TO EARTH there ready for the challenge that I knew working in this field would bring. Eric Page chats to award-winning local funeral directors, S: Ooh I think being gay is a blessing, we’re all Cara Mair and Sarah Clarke, of ARKA Original Funerals very lucky to be gay and live here! It could be a death sentence in a lot of places in the world. We serve the whole community but I hope are ) What got you into the death industry? S: Our shops are challenging to some and trusted by our LGBT community to be a safe, C: After my mother died I arranged her funeral; inspiring to others, we provoke thought and caring business to work with. I came out the other side questioning the choice hopefully make people feel comfortable when and involvement that the bereaved can have. they come through the door. What’s your typical working day? S: The vicar at my mother’s funeral got her We’re on call 24/7 so a day can start any time. name wrong, one of my best friend’s died and You never know what a day may bring: gently her funeral whitewashed any mention of her collecting someone who has died from their long life as a courageous lesbian. These home, hospice or hospital; supporting someone experiences make you angry, make you want to to wash and dress their loved one; delivering a do things better. My best friend Cara ran a coffin to someone’s home for them to paint; brilliant funeral company, we went for a drink maybe visiting charity shops to look for SEAGRASS SEAGRASS COFFIN and the rest is history! containers that would be suitable to hold ashes; You’ve pioneered a very organic bespoke meeting people to make arrangements; writing What funerals inspire you? style, what’s your drive? notes and phoning and emailing to book things. C: Funerals that are heartfelt, real and true to C: This ties in with our lifestyle beliefs and our the person who died and the people left behind. love of the planet, and empowering people to Any new projects in the pipeline? S: I think when it fits right, everybody is plan a farewell for a loved one truly respecting C: We held Brighton’s First Death Festival in different and therefore every funeral needs to the life that they lived. conjunction with the Modern Funeral Company be different. S: Seeing the difference that a bespoke funeral and Copperdollar. It’s a free community event can make is very inspiring. We have a natural for people to come together and explore the Tell us about your national awards? approach, we come from the earth and that’s hidden world of death. The Funeral Director of the Year Award from the where we will all return, the less chemical S: We’re planning another event this May at Good Funeral Guide was amazing! A complete involvement the better! Woodvale: Crème de la Crem (details TBC) surprise, and a really great honour as it’s a team effort. How do you give back to the LGBT community in the city? Does where you live affect what you offer? S: We keep saying about having a float at C: Brighton has fully embraced the way that we Pride, although funerals and the carnival work. I think we’re considered freaks when we atmosphere aren’t natural bedfellows. venture out of Sussex (not that we mind). S: The city is the home of the most creative When was the last time you cried? DEATH FESTIVAL DEATH people; we embrace difference here so it’s C: I was horseriding through the Ashdown What’s your favourite death joke? much easier to create really beautiful funerals. Forest and it was a beautiful cold day and tears From Spy Monkey’s production of Stiff: How to came; with happiness Your shops have quite a specific tone... answer the phone at a funeral director’s: “Good S: Yesterday I went to see my mother’s grave in C: Let’s be honest it is not hard to bring style Morning, we’re mourning” Plymouth. I’m welling up as I type this but it to an industry where most premises hide was a good thing to do. Even as funeral behind a dusty velvet curtain and a window ARKA Original Funerals directors it can be a struggle sometimes to headstone display. ) 136 Islingword Rd, Brighton BN2 9SH, embrace our own pasts. 01273 621444, [email protected] What is the biggest misconception about www.arkafunerals.co.uk your profession? ) Info on the next Brighton Death Festival: C: That by law a funeral director is needed and www.arkafunerals.co.uk/brighton-death- that a funeral director knows best. festival/ S: The death industry is all about misconceptions – a lot of people are afraid of talking about death, and so when someone Competition close to them dies they become vulnerable. One lucky Gscene reader can win Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory How will your own funeral be? by Caitlin Doughty by answering this question: C: I love horses but would rather a horse and Name two of the natural, sustainable materials cart, I love the idea of a windswept hill and a that ARKA funeral urns can be made of? pyre but think I’d be buried. Answers to [email protected] with ARKA Original S: Hopefully good music, a fair but honest Funerals Competition in the subject line GSCENE 53 SHOPPING WITH MICHAEL HOOTMAN

) DEEP RED (Arrow blu-ray). Perhaps director Dario Argento’s finest work, his 1975 giallo stars David Hemmings as a pianist living in Rome who witnesses the murder of a famous psychic. He soon teams up with a reporter to try and find the murderer’s identity. Visually it’s amazing, a frenzied fever-dream with bravura direction making up for what it lacks in narrative clarity. Arrow’s presentation comes with both the director’s original cut and the 20- minute-shorter international version.

) VALENTINO (BFI blu-ray). On paper it certainly looks intriguing: a biopic of the silent star directed by Ken Russell and starring Rudolf Nureyev. On the screen, ) Eight Note Cards and Envelopes, £3.99 (Pen to Paper, however, it’s something of a disaster. 4 Sydney Street, Brighton, 01273 676670) Russell directs with the subtlety and psychological insight of a hyperactive seven-year-old. The script seems to be a collection of snappy retorts which don’t quite work, its 1920s Hollywood is poorly realised, and despite its occasional tone of near-hysteria it’s actually rather boring. Nureyev isn’t great, but certainly better than I’d feared. On the plus side the costumes are nice.

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) Stage Door Light, £69.99 (England at Home, 22b Ship St, Brighton, 01273 205544) Resistance for both her undercover work and her service as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. Undeterred by her pervious experience and spurred on by her post-Hitler bravery and state recognition, Baker returned to a United States in the grip of racial protests and civil disturbance. Upon being refused entry to a popular elite New York club, Baker took her racial equality fight to the media, writing scathing responses to established newspaper columnists pedalling state-supported racism. Her wartime experiences had lit a fire in her CRAIG’S THOUGHTS belly that she wasn’t about to let any pro- segregation pundit extinguish. She was about Salt and Pepper: the civil rights activism of a to show the world that deep down everyone black bisexual, or: everybody wants to dance wanted to dance like Josephine Baker. like Josephine Baker by Craig Hanlon-Smith What had changed after some 25 years since her @craigscontinuum last rejection by the US media and public alike, was the weight of her celebrity reputation and showbiz royalty prowess. She marched on ) Diversity awareness is not an uncommon well and truly risen in Europe, she returned to Washington in 1963 alongside Martin Luther- feature in our 21st century calendars. Black America in the late 1930s determined to King and spoke to cheering crowds describing History Month, LGBT History Month, capitalise on her European celebrity. Despite the racial mix before her as “Salt and Pepper. International Women’s Day. Day? Girls, you having a starring role in the legendary Just as it should be”. And despite being booked want to pull your finger out, even the bullies Ziegfield Follies, the New York Times, sensing by US promoters and a box-office draw for both get a week. But Josephine Baker straddles the distaste of the US audiences for a black black and white audiences, she would refuse to them all - a Civil Rights campaigning black star turn, described Baker as a flop and “Negro perform if the audience was in any way bisexual female dancer whose career spanned Wench”. She completed her engagement segregated and on many occasions, walked out for 50 years until her death in 1975. heartbroken and returned to a Europe that, of theatres moments before a performance if thanks to the rise of the German Nazi Party and It’s quite possible that early 20th century she saw evidence of an in-house segregation its charismatic leader Adolf Hitler, was about convention drove Baker to keep her lesbian policy or culture. She was the draw, and she to undergo some major changes of its own. relationships under wraps, but confirmed by used her power to not only make a point but to her son Jean-Claude Baker, one of her 12 Despite arriving back in Europe shaken by the instigate immediate and lasting change. adopted children, in his book Josephine: The experience in her homeland, Josephine was not During her 50s and 60s, Baker, who hadn’t had Hungry Heart that, although married several about to let Hitler tramp all over her beloved any children of her own, decided that she times, Josephine Baker had many lesbian adopted Paris without a personal commitment wanted to demonstrate to the world that people lovers. Her son describes that in modern terms to protect the French. Her career had excelled of all nationalities could live as one family, she was what we could call a bisexual: “In in France, and her celebrity status seemed under one roof, that they “could still be those days if one of the [chorus] girls by unstoppable once she began performing at the brothers”, and she adopted 12 children of all preference was gay, she would be called a bull Follies-Bergère. Her racial origin was in no way backgrounds that she proclaimed “The Rainbow dyke. The girls would all stay together and inhibiting in 1930s Europe and she became one Tribe”. She toured the children around with her develop lady lover friendships. You have to put of the most photographed women in the world, as she continued to perform, publically her back into the context of the time in which alongside silent film ingénues Mary Pickford demonstrating how happily her multi-cultural she lived”. and Gloria Swanson. (Swanson would go on to children were living together. star in the legendary Sunset Boulevard some 30 Amongst Baker’s many female lovers was the years later, a film largely criticising the Baker was still performing as she neared her (also married) Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, Hollywood machine that had made her, then 70th year and the audience at Carnegie Hall in although this relationship is conspicuous in its cast her aside as she became too old for 1920s New York, who had 40 years before stormed out absence in her son’s account. In my February Hollywood and silent films gave way to of her performances, were now so welcoming interview with Ty Jeffries (aka Miss Hope ‘talkies’). that she broke down on stage and wept with Springs), Ty revealed that his Godmother had joy. She returned to Paris in 1975 for a 50th once been Baker’s lover. What is certain is that Josephine herself starred in films as well as career anniversary series of performances, but a when Baker felt uncomfortable in one of her dancing revues in the 1930s, and became so few days after her triumphant opening night, four marriages, she thought nothing of ending wealthy she was able to buy an estate in rural attended by Princess Grace [Kelly] of Monaco, the relationship and walking away from a France and move her entire extended family she suffered a cerebral haemorrhage in her conventionally stable arrangement. From an into it, from St Louis in America. She now sleep and died aged 68. early age, she was the money behind her considered France her permanent home, and as romantic partnerships and always had both the the Nazis invaded in May 1940, Baker joined Baker’s funeral in Paris was attended by over capital, and independent will, to stand alone. the French resistance by night whilst officially 20,000 and she was honoured by a state 21 gun performing for the French and allied troops by salute, a fitting end for a woman whose career When Baker first graced the stage in the 1920s day. After the war ended, Baker was awarded and political commitments earned her true in her late teens, she’d left a life in segregated the Legion of Honour and Medal of the international legendary status. America cleaning houses and babysitting children for rich white American families. Baker would acutely experience the racial divisions of “Baker joined the French resistance by night whilst the United States throughout her life. Her child-minding days were littered with constant officially performing for the French and allied reminders not to kiss the children on account of her race, but years later, once her star had troops by day” GSCENE 55 HYDES’ HOPES HOMELY HOMILY BY REV MICHAEL HYDES BY GLENN STEVENS

UNSUNG HEROES A FORMIDABLE LADY ) In the Church, an Icon is a picture painted under the influence of ) Lily Tomlin is probably best know for her camp films, 9-5 and Big the Holy Spirit through which you can connect with the reality of God. Business, but she is also a brilliant stand-up, character comedian and In my life icons are those people that serve the same function, in my favourite famous lesbian. whose lives I can see God working in the world. Tomlin first broke into comedy on the In my own congregation there's Mary, Ann, Linda, Jaz, Jean, Wendy, last week of 1965 but it would be Sarah, another Wendy, Nicki, Jan, Vicky, and others who I have the decades later before she would speak privilege of knowing, and they are all heroes to me. openly about her own sexuality. In these more enlightened times when I know it sounds like I'm brown-nosing but I'm being absolutely someone ‘comes out’ it positively lights honest. The reality is that from Katherine Hepburn to Ellen there's lots up the array of social media accounts, of celebrities that have undoubtedly done much for the lesbian but back in the 1970s coming out was community, but I haven't met any of them. I don't know what considered a death knell for anyone in personal price they paid or how much courage they needed to make a the public eye to declare themselves as difference; but my friends here in Brighton – I know a little of what a happy homosexual. it's cost them. Tomlin’s sexuality was not a secret to those she worked with as she was in an open, long-term relationship with her partner, writer Jane “There's lots of celebrities that have Wagner, but Tomlin had never publicly ‘come out’. Then in 1975 she was offered the front page of Time Magazine, a game changer for undoubtedly done much for the lesbian anyone’s career. However, Tomlin declined when she was told the community, but I haven’t met any of headline would read: ‘Yep, I’m gay’. Tomlin would later say, “I was more insulted than anything. I felt it them... but my friends here in Brighton – was a bribe: ‘We need a gay person, and we’ll take anybody!” I know a little of what it’s cost them” Tomlin was also advised by her good friend, LGBT activist Vito Russo, that the time was not right for her to come out as it may be Mary supports the most vulnerable in our community. Ann is a detrimental to her career. Tomlin did make the front cover of Time cornerstone of our church and, with Mary and Jaz, was instrumental in two years later, but this time focusing on her career. forming the charity Sleepsafe. Linda works tirelessly in the Church and As for the ‘gay headline’ It would with the rough sleepers in Brighton. And their stories are not unusual. take another 22 years before Time Each and every one of the women I listed above, and many others, would go with the ‘Yep, I’m gay give of themselves in ways that make a difference. They administer a headline’, this time asking Ellen crisis fund, work with children in Gambia, give tirelessly to an NHS DeGeneres to grace the front page. hospital without the support or recognition they deserve, support a Unfortunately, even with the local hockey team, an LGBT choir, or serve the community in other passing of two decades, Russo’s ways that are essential but often unseen. warning to Tomlin would come true It’s these same women who can for Ellen, who would see her career suddenly stall for three years. tell you stories of the 1960s and Interestingly, with another two decades passed, DeGeneres is now one the women's liberation of America’s most iconic lesbians, with a fan base that crosses the movement; and if you don't board… one questions if Tomlin’s career would have been allowed to understand the relationship blossom in those less tolerant times as seen through the Tomlin between the groundbreaking work narrated documentary, The Celluloid Closet, based on Vito Russo’s book that they've done over the years of the same name. and the marriage equality we now Fast-forward to present day and Tomlin’s sexuality is most certainly enjoy then you haven't been paying attention. no longer an open secret. Tomlin cemented her 42 year relationship And of course it's not just the women in my congregation. There are with Wagner and married on New Year’s Eve of 2014 and they now other women that I work with in the community. Working, often share a Facebook page. unpaid, for LGBT Switchboard, or Pride, or Gscene, or on behalf of the Career-wise, at the age of 75, Tomlin has now homeless, or those living with a disability, or the LGBT deaf come full circle, with her 2015 film, Grandma, community, BME community, and many, many more. Quiet heroes, in which she plays a lesbian in the title role; lesbian and bisexual women making a difference. And not without a role that would never have reached the personal cost. These women have suffered. Sometimes quietly in mainstream back in situations that choked the spirit, or publicly as they've dared to be 1970, let alone her TV the change that's needed. Either way they have often lived and worked comedy reuniting her with the choking acrid smoke of prejudice. Real heroes. My icons. with Jane Fonda in the new Netflix comedy, An Icon is a work of art through which you are connected with the Grace & Frankie, in which both women find extraordinary, with the supernatural, with God. When I spend time themselves thrown together when their with these women God shines through. They're not perfect, but they husbands fall in love with each other. are brave and true. More often than not they don’t know what a Over the last 55 years Tomlin has been making us laugh and raising difference they make or see the value of their presence. My Gift is that her voice of support on LGBT issues from a whisper to a shout, I do see their value, and thank God for them. Who are my lesbian making this formidable comedian my favourite famous lesbian. icons? They're all around me. 56 GSCENE

built a wall, hoping that they’d all just disappear behind it. Which of course, they didn’t. The Scots, being the crafty little Celts we know they are, saw the opportunity before them and set up trading stations between the mile forts, throwing across and bartering whatever they could. Eventually, the first black economy was established - all because of a dictator in a solitary and centralised point of power somewhere else. Like any colonialisation, the farthest reaches are the last to be considered and this becomes the downfall. This is always the same when there is a land grab of this nature. Which is really not unlike the current housing market. The farther-most regions will require additional scrutiny. Because it isn’t going to be the middle management fodder that will revolt. It will be the disenfranchised homeless, tempest tossed to the far edges of society - then moved yet again, that’ll turn. CHARLIE SAYS Of course this is only until somebody Stuck between hell and a hot place! somewhere decides to fight back. Up until then, it’s just a time-tested theory. But since the By Charlie Bauer Phd electoral processes have fallen in the West not http://charliebauerphd.blogspot.co.uk only do rogue governments get to play out their wet financial dreams of cuts and oppression (there, I’ve said it) but Theresa May is making sure that we all feel watched, so we’ll tow the ) It’s not the fact that one is fast most point of the Empire and they were over line without ever raising our heads. approaching middle-age that prompts me to it all. It’s almost like the Romans phoned it write this, I’m not going to bitch the younger in. Not too unlike today’s prefabricator going The other side issue – the old ‘Orwellian kids generation, but being snatched away between to a foreign land where they mark out a plot, down the hall’ trick – is that nobody, the baby-boomers and Millennials has had its then get local builders to put together a particularly the Millennials, would ever dream own breed of problems. For a kick-off there is building when it arrives in sheets on the back of diverging or going against, those that are the banking crisis that nobody seems to want of a truck. Each building looking the same, not just their employers, but their heartfelt to talk about (my house went up 40k last year each one no different from the other, gods. Their bosses and their bosses’ bosses. and all that), in fact they all seem to be in scattered around the planet. By the same Sound familiar? denial. companies. Okay, enough of the Orwellians for a moment, Then there’s the baby-boomer grandparents However, unlike Fuengirola, when the Romans but the kids at Apple would never dream of who are giving the hipster grandkids all the came back to test the roads nearly one disclosing information they’ve been sworn to money because they are getting zilch interest hundred years later, under another emperor, keep tight hold of in order to work in the and have been for years - and the little tykes Hadrian, what did they find? Well they didn’t hippest store on the high street. Like what are going to get it all anyways. The only find any roads, that’s for sure... They in fact ‘Apple’ tests they have to carry out in the back. caveat being that they have to buy property found nothing - just a group of layabout Celts Or the girl from the bank at the other end of because everything else out there is a crap flipping them the bird and asking WTF they the phone who, when a disaster occurs because bet. think they are, bandying their orders around of a recent unknown colleague ineptitude, to all and sundry. responds with ‘I’m sorry to hear that, Sir’ or ‘I So, hipster grandkids go buy the house and can only apologise for my colleague’s mistake…’ push all prices up along that road just that Of course the Romans were mightily pissed off little bit further. Adding to another false and so built a wall to stop this widespread And that’s it. The end of the issue. With no care economy of ever-increasing house prices and lack of enthusiasm for some dictator lording it about reputation - because reputations don’t the subtler unregulated market of the up over a thousand miles away. They couldn’t make any money - but with a hubris and homelessness / street economies - a sub- exactly call on the Saxons to rise up, they arrogance of protecting the big league from the economy if you will. needed peace in the colonies – and this was increasingly powerless proles, like us. after all the Holy Roman Empire. So they just Something very similar to the Cold War black economy or, if you want to go further back to the beginning, the Romans and the Celts. You see, these types of economies have been “Since the electoral processes have fallen in the operating for millennia. When the Romans arrived in bonny Scotland, West not only do rogue governments get to play out they didn’t conquer because they didn’t need their wet financial dreams of cuts and oppression but to. They just showed the stoopid Celts what a road was. And a wheel. And said they’d be Theresa May is making sure that we all feel watched, back when they’d made some infrastructure to ride their chariots on. It was the Northern so we’ll tow the line without ever raising our heads” GSCENE 57 NETTY’S WORLD STRIP SERVICE BY NETTY WENDT BY QUEEN JOSEPHINE

BILLIE JEAN, CHALLENGER OF DEMONS ) When I was very young, I played tennis over our garden fence with Martin, the boy next door. He insisted I was ‘Yvonne Goolagong’, and he was ‘Billie Jean King’. It took me years to realise ‘Billie’ was a woman. Martin, wanting to play as a female, was rare. These were the Sexist Seventies, an era when my Mum couldn’t rent a TV set from ‘Radio Rentals’ until the shop received her husband’s written permission. One of the highest grossing TV programmes was The Benny Hill Show, and men who should have gone to prison for sex crimes, occupied the most high-profile and powerful positions in the country. Women were routinely ridiculed; successful ones were goaded and sometimes threatened. No surprise then that in 1973, 55-year- old ex-Wimbledon champion and male chauvinist pig Bobby Riggs claimed women tennis players were so inferior, even a man of his age would beat them. Having despatched the under-confident top player Margaret Court in straight sets, he then challenged Billie Jean King to the much-hyped ‘Battle of the Sexes’. Imagine the self-esteem of women around the world when Billie Jean stepped up and beat him 6-4 6-3 6-3, walking away with the $100,000 prize pot! Less then a decade later, she was back in the headlines but for all the wrong reasons. Whilst divorcing her husband, Billie Jean’s long-term lesbian affair with her secretary was exposed. I remember the champion crying at a press conference, how keenly I felt the shame of her admitting her lesbianism to the baying crowd. All her endorsements and sponsors disappeared overnight. She was financially ruined. She had inadvertently become the first openly gay high-profile female athlete in the world. The pressure should have killed her, but she was no stranger to overcoming adversity.

“How keenly I felt the shame of her admitting her lesbianism to the baying crowd. All her endorsements and sponsors disappeared overnight”

Back in the 1950s when her name was Billie Jean Moffet, which sounds more bunny rabbit than super woman, she lost continually to players like 45-year-old Dorothy ‘Dodo’ Cheney (tennis players had brilliant names back then). This was because her idol Maureen ‘Little Mo’ Connolly informed her she would amount to nothing. Nice. Billie Jean recovered, then won an astonishing 39 Grand Slam titles. She’s responsible for making the doddery old crocs who run Wimbledon pay equal prize money to men and women. She founded the Women’s Tennis Association, Life magazine named her “one of the most important Americans of the 20th Century”. She works tirelessly for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and LGBT rights. President Obama awarded her the Medal of Freedom, her nation’s highest honour. Her partner Ilanna Kloss has been singing Billie Jean is my lover for nearly 30 years and they divide their time between Chicago and New York; how idyllic. Meanwhile, Martin my old tennis partner is a lorry driver living in Kent and married with three kids. He fondly remembers his brief time in the sun when he was Billie Jean King. I do so love a happy ending. 58 GSCENE

As I mentioned earlier, however, increased visibility and recognition can all lead to a SAM TRANS MAN worsening of discrimination and harassment. This ‘zeitgeist’ certainly has its detractors, and Despite life getting in the way, there are high-profile opponents to the so- Dr Samuel Hall has a voice and he called ‘transgender movement’. This is a misnomer. Transgender Equality Movement - yes; isn’t afraid to use it! Trans activism - yes; Transgender rights - yes; but not ‘transgender movement’. As though we were somehow picking and backing a battle to ) So 2016 is well underway and I’m phenomenally hardships and perils of trans living in the UK be allowed to ‘be’ trans. No, no, no! We’re trans. busy and likely to remain so for the next two today. Again, at risk of repeating myself, the It’s a real thing. What we want is recognition years whilst I pursue my new career as a GP. greater hardships lie with those who identify as that we are valid humanbeings with lives and I’m trying to keep my commitments to the female but were born male-bodied, and to a loves and highs and lows just like anyone else, world of trans activism to a minimum but I find large extent those who identify as non-binary and we deserve to be treated with the same it hard. I’ve said this before but I’m not afraid in some way. The former because they’re the degree of respect as cisgender people are. to repeat it - I believe that if you have a voice subject of ridicule, discrimination and you should use it. There are so many people harassment, and the latter because they don’t All of which brings who don’t have the opportunity to speak up or feel they belong at all in the gender binary - me to my lesbian speak out, and it seems to me that those of us and yet they have no choice in this, any more icon. I pick Ruth who can and do, should continue to do so than someone who does identify with the gender Hunt, CEO of wherever and whenever possible. binary but has the wrong body to show for it. Stonewall. Since she took the helm Someone mentioned the word ‘zeitgeist’ the None of us, in fact, have any choice about our of that esteemed other day, in reference to all things trans. I ‘transiness’. What we do have a choice about is organisation, she has single-handedly turned its have to confess that in my ignorance I had to how far, if at all, we take transition. Everybody attitude towards trans people by 180°. The go and look the word up. I was delighted to has a point at which they’ll feel they’ve done trans communities in this country needed some discover the following definition “the defining enough. It’s all about being comfortable in considerable persuading that Stonewall could spirit or mood of a particular period of history as your own skin. For me, nothing short of full and should take up our cause and fight shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time”. I medical transition will do, but for many, alongside us for trans equality. The history of think this is true. The last few years have seen stopping short of this at some point, or not rejection was long and deeply felt. an explosion in interest and popularity of all even starting, is perfectly acceptable. There’s things trans-related. Everyone wants to know no right or wrong, no such thing as ‘not trans one of us, count us as a friend, or be an ally. enough’, just identifying where you’re “We used to joke ‘it’s Well, not everyone, but more of that later. comfortable on the gender spectrum and finding ways to feel that in your body and in actually called Sonewall, There are trans people in acting roles, your relationships with others and with the represented in the media, working in all areas world. since there is no ‘T’” of government and the public sector, and across many different professions. Many are quietly Language is also continually evolving. Recently, The riots for which the organisation was named getting on with their jobs, doing what they do a survey for school-age kids (15/16 year olds) were famously started by trans women of colour, to the best of their ability. Some are bravely gave them 23 different options to choose from a group who remain at huge risk of all manner stepping out and being open about their trans in terms of gender identity. There are many of transphobia today, including murder. It history, inspiring the rest of us to stand tall more, but this questionnaire used a selection. seemed so ironic then that Stonewall refused to and be proud. We’re becoming more visible by The more descriptors you use, the more likely engage in the battle for transgender rights until the day it seems. In the last fortnight I’ve been people are to find something that works for 2015. We used to joke “it’s actually called asked to comment on national TV and local them. And if they don't find a word or phrase Sonewall, since there is no ‘T”. However, under radio about various aspects of trans living and that fits, they will make one up, which Ruth’s excellent steerage, this credible and our needs in the wider community, and this eventually gets absorbed by the trans successful organisation is now getting behind month two of us are running a comprehensive community and used by others for whom it the trans fight for equality and recognition with training day for local GPs, which I’m sure will resonates. This kind of openness about trans great promise. Stonewall is well funded, well be well attended. issues is invaluable. Schoolchildren struggling regarded and has political clout; we need all the with their gender identity can take some solace At last people are curious, not in a ‘circus freak’ allies we can get and this is a very promising from this - there is understanding and way, but genuinely wanting to know about the development. enthusiasm out there to get this right.

CLARE PROJECT WEEKLY MENTAL meets every HEALTH & WELLBEING TUESDAY 2.30–5.30PM SUPPORT GROUP at Based in central Brighton, the DORSET GARDENS FOR NON-BINARY CLARE PROJECT METHODIST CHURCH TRANS PEOPLE WEEKLY DROP-IN Dorset Gardens (off St James Street) is a safe and confidential space to explore Brighton BN2 1RL Please see website for further details issues around gender identity. Facilitated peer Except 1st Tues when there’s an www.clareproject.org.uk support is an important element, as well as f Clare Project providing access to low-cost psychotherapy optional meal out preceded by the [email protected] and speech therapy. drop-in from 5–7.30PM GSCENE 59 DUNCAN’S POLICE LGBT DOMAIN LIAISON TEAM BY DUNCAN STEWART BY PC SARAH LAKER & RORY SMITH GRATITUDE STAND UP! ) On a cold wet Sunday morning I had an hour to spare before a ) Anyone can be an icon if they want to birthday lunch party for an old friend in Tewkesbury so I made my be that role model, that individual that way to the Abbey and sat at the back of the nave. The building is a others look up to. We should all aspire to solid Norman masterpiece with elegant interior decoration and built be that person and aspire to be that role on a scale that is strangely relaxing with none of the daunting model or icon for our community. In our grandeur of some of our magnificent cathedrals. The vicar, dressed in own ways we try to be role models. For his ornate costume, urged the LGBT History Month, PC Laker was one of members of a small elderly many police officers who proudly wore congregation, plus a red setter rainbow laces to show support for LGB&T irritated by the incense, to and against hate and discrimination. thank the Lord for His gifts. He Who are our female icons? We drew up a list of some of our favourites, didn’t seem to be getting much including: Martina Navratilova, who was not only a smashing tennis response and the whole event player but also campaigned for gay and lesbian rights despite the seemed a bit dispirited but it sporting world being one of the last bastions of homophobia; and did feel like the perfect space in musicians k.d. lang and Tracy Chapman, who both give hope to which to contemplate. thousands of young gay and bi women. It’s hard to imagine that less When I reached the lunch party I was surprised by the presence of a than a hundred years ago, women were disenfranchised and not wheelchair-bound vicar who gave a simple grace: “For food and friends allowed to vote, which is such a key part of citizenship, so we pay our we give thee thanks O Lord. Amen”. Surprising, because I know that our respects to the likes of Emmeline Pankhurst. host is a fellow non-believer, but the sentiment needed saying – I am At the recent LGBT Community Safety Forum meeting we discussed the grateful for our long friendship and the excellent lunch that followed. topic of hate crime, the wording around hate crime and how to report One of the problems of atheism, and there are I believe many benefits, matters to police whether in person or anonymously. We all agreed is that it does not provide a space or a destination for gratitude on that ‘official’ definitions were full of jargon and sometimes difficult to those occasions when Fortune smiles on you. To what, and where, do understand. you give thanks for good outcomes? This thought has crossed my mind A hate crime is any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim on many occasions but it has stayed with me for some days now after or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based a day in which I had two encounters with the rhetoric of religion. on a personal characteristic (i.e. being gay). Hate crimes can include There is so much to like about church music, the language of the Bible, verbal abuse, threats of and actual physical attacks. For example; the fabulous buildings and indeed the good intentions of holy men being shouted at in the street, being lunged at in an aggressive that should not be rejected just because the supernatural element is, manner, to being hit and physically injured. But it also can include to me, unbelievable, I doubt many people would reject the social other crimes like graffiti, nasty messages or theft. There is no specific benefits of obeying Ten Commandments. Best not to murder your hate crime law, but instead any law can be broken in a way that neighbour, steal his car or seduce his partner etc. These core beliefs of especially hurts gay, lesbian, bi and trans people. Galop, the LGBT those who belong to any of the three main Abrahamic faiths are almost hate crime charity based in London, have produced a handy guide identical but the fragmentation of what could be a single tolerant about laws that cover hate crime which is really worth a read. Find it religion into warring sects is frighteningly and murderously absurd. at www.galop.org.uk Freud described it perfectly as “the narcissism of small differences”. It’s really important that if you’ve been victim or witness to anti-LGBT incidents, that you tell us so we can do something about it. Report it. “The core beliefs of those who belong Don’t be a bystander. Be that icon or role model and be that person standing up for the to any of the three main Abrahamic community. Let’s stand up to hate crime. faiths are almost identical but the fragmentation of what could be a JANUARY STATS: There were 17 anti-LGBT hate crimes in January, including: single tolerant religion into warring sects harassment, threatening neighbours, verbal abuse in the street and is frighteningly and murderously absurd” assault. There were several instances of malicious communications, (letters, texts or electronic messages) being sent in an abusive way. Of note, there was a serious assault on two males that took place near Dukes Mound in the early hours of Saturday 23 January. I must also admit that I occasionally find the complexity or beauty of We’re appealing for witnesses, so if you have any information, Nature so amazing that I start to doubt it could be achieved by Natural please call 101 quoting 212 23/01/16. Selection but Darwin always wins in the end. My feelings about gratitude are that it is a frame of mind that needs to be consciously adopted because it raises the quality of one’s life - CONTACT INFORMATION “Gratitude to gratitude always gives birth” was Sophocles’ view. It also needs to be spread about. “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is ) We both have Facebook profiles and a page – our usernames are: like wrapping a present and then not giving it” because our good PC Sarah Laker and LGBT Caseworker Rory Smith, and Brighton & experiences are encouraging for others as of course are the warning Hove LGBT Police Team. We tweet @PoliceLGBT. tales of the pits into which we have fallen. Social media should not be used for reporting incidents – please call So practise gratitude and avoid becoming a sad-faced old curmudgeon! us on 101, or if it’s an emergency, 999. 60 GSCENE

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Specific courses to suit needs. • LGBT Officer PC Sarah Laker on 101 ext 550727 or email Neil or Nicola: [email protected] • Counselling: from qualified counsellors for up to • LGBT Caseworker Rory Smith on 101 ext 550217 ) VICTIM SUPPORT 12 sessions for people living with/affected by HIV. or 07775 546548 Practical, emotional support for victims of crime. • Informed Passions: Expert Volunteers project to identify • Facebook: Brighton LGBT Police Tel: 08453 899 528 & support sexual health needs of local men who have sex ) BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SAFETY FORUM with men and carry out field research in B&H on issues ) THE VILLAGE MCC affecting men’s sexual health. Extensive training provided. Independent LGBT forum working with the community to Christian church serving the LGBTQ community. Sundays • Lounge (Group for Gay Men Living with HIV): address and improve safety issues in Brighton & Hove. 6pm, Somerset Day Centre, Kemptown fortnightly peer support group for gay men. [email protected] Tel: 07476 667353, www.thevillagemcc.org • What Next? Thurs eve, 6 week peer support group work www.lgbt-safety-forum-brighton.com programme for newly diagnosed HIV+ gay men. ) BRIGHTON & HOVE LGBT SWITCHBOARD HIV PREVENTION, CARE • HIV Support Services: info, support & practical advice Help-line with email & webchat facility from 5pm daily on for people living with/affected by HIV. Tel: 01273 204050. & TREATMENT SERVICES • Volunteer Support Services: 1-2-1 community support • LGBT specialist face to face low cost counselling service, ) AVERT for people living with or affected by HIV. • LGBT Older peoples' project, Sussex HIV & AIDS info service, available by phone • HIV Welfare Rights Advice: Find out about benefits or • LGBT HIP engagement project. Tel: 01403 210202 or email [email protected] benefit changes. Advice line: Mon–Thur 1:30-2:30pm. • Volunteering opportunities call Tel: 01273 234009. 1-2-1 appts for advice & workshops on key benefits. www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton ) BRIGHTON & HOVE CAB HIV PROJECT Money, benefits, employment, housing, info, advocacy. ) TERRENCE HIGGINS EASTBOURNE ) BRIGHTON WOMEN’S CENTRE Appointments: Tue-Thur 9am-4pm, Wed 9am-12.30pm Dyke House, 110 South St, Eastbourne, BN21 4LZ, Info, counselling, drop-in space, support groups. Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, Brighton Town Hall. Tel: 01323 649927 or [email protected] Tel: 01273 698036 or visit www.womenscentre.org.uk Tel: 01273 733390 ext 520 or www.brightonhovecab.org.uk • HIV Services support for HIV diagnosis, managing side effects, sex and relationships, understanding medication, ) FTM BRIGHTON ) CLINIC M talking to your doctor, finding healthier lifestyle. Social/peer support group for FTM, transmasculine & Free confidential testing & treatment for STIs including HIV, Assessment of support needs and signposting on to gender-queer people. Every 3rd Fri of month, 7-9pm at plus Hep A & B vaccinations. Claude Nicol Centre, Sussex relevant services. Support in person, by phone or email. Space for Change, Windlesham Venue, BN1 3AH. County Hospital, on Weds from 5-8pm. • Support for people at risk of HIV confidential info and For info email [email protected] or visit Tel: 01273 664721 or www.brightonsexualhealth.com advice on sexual health and HIV for men who have sex www.ftmbrighton.org.uk ) LAWSON UNIT with men. Up to 3 one hour appointments depending on need. Sessions in person or on phone. ) GEMS (GAY ELDERLY MEN’S SOCIETY) Medical advice, treatment for HIV+, specialist clinics, diet • Web support & info on HIV, sexual health & local Social group for mature gay men, meet 7–10pm every last & welfare advice, drug trials. Tel: 01273 664722 Fri of month at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church Hall. services via netreach and myhiv.org.uk Tel: 01273 385000 or [email protected] ) SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE • Positive Voices: volunteers who go to organisations to www.brightongems.com CRI / Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust. Open access talk about personal experiences of living with HIV. drop-in, assessment, support, advice, info on drug & alcohol • Positively Social Informal peer support groups for people ) LESBIAN LINK BRIGHTON issues. Tel 01273 607575. LGB&T worker provides living with HIV, monthly meets in Eastbourne & Hastings. Local social group offers friendship, social events, meets 1st confidential, non-judgemental outreach service. Support for ) WARREN BROWNE UNIT Thurs at Regency Tavern, 7.30pm. Tel: 07594 578035 people over 18 wishing to address substance misuse. Free confidential tests & treatment for STIs inc HIV. Hep A & www.lesbianlinkbrighton.co.uk Tel 07717 774 658 B vaccinations. Shoreham based. Tel: 01273 461453 ) LESBIAN & GAY AA ) SUSSEX BEACON 12-step self-help programme for alcohol addictions. Sun 24 hour nursing & medical care, day care. NATIONAL HELPLINES 7.30pm, Chapel Royal, North St, Btn (side entrance). Tel: 01273 694222 or www.sussexbeacon.org.uk Tel: 01273 203343 (general AA line) ) BROKEN RAINBOW ) TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST SERVICES LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline, Mon 2-8pm, ) LGBT NA GROUP For more info about these free services go to the THT office, Wed 10-1pm, Thur 2-8pm Tel: 08452 604460 Brighton-based LGBT (welcomes others) Narcotics 61 Ship St, Brighton, Mon–Fri, 9.30am–5.30pm. ) LONDON LESBIAN & GAY SWITCHBOARD Anonymous group every Tue 6.30–8pm, Millwood Centre, Tel: 01273 764200 or [email protected] Tel: 02078 377324 Nelson Row, Kingswood St. Tel: 0300 999 1212 • Venue Outreach: info on HIV, sexual health, personal safety, safer drug/alcohol use, free condoms/lubricant ) POSITIVELINE (EDDIE SURMAN TRUST) ) LGBT MEDITATION GROUP for men who have sex with men. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat & Sun 4-10pm Tel: 0800 1696806 Meditation & discussion, every 2nd & 4th Thur, 5.30–7pm, • The Bushes Outreach Service @ Dukes Mound: Anahata Clinic, 119 Edward St, Brighton. ) MAINLINERS Tel: 02075 825226 advice, support, info on HIV, sexual health, personal Tel: 07789 861367 or www.bodhitreebrighton.org.uk ) NATIONAL AIDS HELPLINE 08005 67123 safety. Free condoms, lube, tea/coffee from Outreach van ) LUNCH POSITIVE parked next to ‘The Patio’ at the Bushes. ) NATIONAL DRUGS HELPLINE 08007 76600 Lunch club for people with HIV to meet/make friends, find • Netreach (online Outreach in Brighton & Hove): ) THT AIDS TREATMENT PHONELINE peer support in a safe environment. Every Fri, info/advice on HIV/sexual health/local services. Tel: 08459 470047 THT Brighton Outreach workers online @ Gaydar: ) THT DIRECT Tel: 0845 1221200 ADVERTISERS’ MAP

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