> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # B RIGHT ON FESTIVAL: LGBT History Month: Divas - URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/b-right-on-festival-lgbt-history-month-divas/ - Published: 2017-01-09T17:42:30.000Z - Updated: 2019-03-19T21:01:27.000Z - Description: Aneesa Chaudhry, Jennie Castell, Gabriella Parish and Hannah Brackenbury join forces to bring you an evening of jazz, show tunes, ballards and torch songs. - Author: Contributor - Tags: Arts, Cabaret, In The South, LGBT History Month, Music, News, Previews, Theatre, Aneesa Chaudhry, DIVAS, Gabriella Parrish, Hannah Brackenbury, Jennie Castell, Phil Starr Pavilion ## DIVAS – A plethora of talent all under one roof! [![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-600-7.jpg)](http://gscene.com/arts/music/b-right-on-festival-lgbt-history-month-divas/attachment/b-right-on-2017/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) **Aneesa Chaudhry**, **Jennie Castell**, **Gabriella Parrish** and **Hannah Brackenbury** join forces to bring you an evening of jazz, show tunes, ballads and torch songs. [![Aneesa Chaudhry](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-300-1.jpg)](http://gscene.com/arts/music/b-right-on-festival-lgbt-history-month-divas/attachment/web-300-1-11/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) Aneesa Chaudhry **Aneesa Chaudhry** is musical director of the Rainbow Chorus the largest LGBT+ chorus outside of London, a much-loved singer on the jazz scenes in the city and current holder of the Gscene magazine Golden Handbag for favourite singer on the gay scene. She has an extensive vocal range and loves surprising her audiences. Her gigs are full of humorous and unplanned engaging banter and she invites her audience to join in with the songs and vibe! For this unique show, she hosts a night with the finest female Divas on the Brighton scene. You’ll be in for a treat as you hear her duet with guests during the show. [![Jennie Castell](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-300-1.jpg)](http://gscene.com/arts/music/b-right-on-festival-lgbt-history-month-divas/attachment/web-300-576/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) Jennie Castell **Jennie Castell** has a hugely versatile voice and has shared a stage with among others, **Lulu**, **Alexandra Burke** and **Joe McElderry**. She sings regularly on the Brighton gay scene and knows exactly how to get an audience up and dancing! [![Jennie Castell](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-300-2.jpg)](http://gscene.com/arts/music/b-right-on-festival-lgbt-history-month-divas/attachment/web-300-2-62/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) Gabriella Parrish **Gabriella Parrish** has risen to prominence on the south coast cabaret scene over the past few years. Born and bred in Brighton, she has always had a love for performing and has made quite a name for herself with her powerhouse vocals. With a repertoire spanning musical theatre, power ballads, classic party anthems and pretty much everything in between. A versatile and professional performer with an infectious fun personality, and was handpicked by **Adele** herself to appear on her BBC special *‘Adele at the BBC’*. [![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-300-7.jpg)](http://gscene.com/arts/music/b-right-on-festival-lgbt-history-month-divas/attachment/web-300-7-6/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) Hannah Brackenbury Brighton-based performer **Hannah Brackenbury** is an accomplished musician and vocalist and performs acoustic covers on piano and guitar by artists such as **Alanis Morissette**, **Joni Mitchell** and **KT Tunstall**. She has performed at Pride festivals across the country and is an established performer on the Brighton scene. ***“A commanding stage presence and a strong voice”* – Latest 7** **LGBT History Month** is the annual international month-long observance of LGBT History and the opportunity to commemorate and remember the bravery of those who campaigned and spoke out over the years to help us achieve the freedoms and equality we enjoy today. **DIVAS** will take place in The PHIL STARR PAVILION, New Steine Gardens, Brighton, BN2 1PB, a specially erected and heated multi purpose community facility with a fully functional stage, hi-tech light and sound system and on site licensed bar. This ground breaking affiliation seeks to engage the city in the wide range of issues highlighted through the work of the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum, as well as partner/stakeholder work and is supported with grants from the Pride Social Impact Fund and the Rainbow Fund. --- **Event:** **DIVAS** stars Aneesa Chaudhry, Jennie Castell, Gabriella Parrish and Hannah Brackenbury **Where:** The Phil Starr Pavilion, New Steine Gardens, Brighton, BN2 1PB **When:** Sunday, February 19 **Times:** 8pm **Cost:** Tickets £8/£6 concessions **To book tickets online, [click here:](https://brightondivas.eventbrite.co.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** [![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-600--1.jpg)](http://gscene.com/arts/music/b-right-on-festival-lgbt-history-month-divas/attachment/b-right-on-2/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)