LGBTQ+ News New manager for Grosvenor in Hove Collin Day, one of the most experienced managers on the commercial gay scene in Brighton, is packing his handbag and taking over the management of the Grosvenor in Hove on February 1. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News WEAR IT! BEAT IT! Fundraiser for British Heart Foundation Grosvenor Bar in Hove, plays host to a WEAR IT! BEAT IT! fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) on Friday, February 6. The event will coincide with the BHF’s latest campaign in which they are encouraging people to wear red and raise funds for them on February 7. By Besi • 1 min read
Cabaret Who will be Mr or Mrs GAY QA, 2015? The Mr & Mrs GAY QA competition is being staged on January 22 at the Queens Arms on George Street to crown the most fabulous customer at the newly refurbished bar. The evening will be hosted by Dave Lynn and the winner will receive a cash prize and a photo shoot with the professional photographer, H By Besi • 1 min read
Business News Unique wife + wife business opens in North Laine Two months after their marriage, wife and wife team Hizze Fletcher-King and Jojo King have combined their skills to bring a new concept in creativity. BRUSH is their brand new independently owned boutique featuring an art gallery/shop and a one-chair hair salon in the heart of central Brighton’s h By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Lesbian, Murder Mystery: A Comical Musical A spectacular lesbian extravaganza where you, the audience are customers of the Lezzwood Saloon helping solve the mystery whilst singing along to your favourite country and western songs, line dancing, winning prizes and mixing with the very sexy, sassy pistol packin’ mamas!! By Besi • 1 min read
News PREVIEW: Big Quiffy Quiz The Big Quiffy Quiz begins a weekly residency at the Marlborough Theatre Bar, deep in the heart of fashionable Brighton town, and you gotta be in it to win it! Go along and test your knowledge of showbiz with your quizmonger extraordinaire, the inimitable Boogaloo Stu, for an evening of frivolous fu By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Fundraiser for Heart Charity at Royal Oak Terry Shaw is hosting a Christmas Party and fundraiser to benefit the British Heart Foundation at The Royal Oak on Sunday, December 14. Terry will be joined on stage by vocalists Jennie Castell, Jason Lee and Krissie Ducann from 7pm. Entry is free. There will be a raffle to raise funds for the Briti By Besi • 1 min read
Community News ATTENTION ALL MEN!! A ONE OFF special fundraiser organised by the Brighton Bear Weekender guys, GRRR!! FOR MEN, arrives in town on Saturday, December 13 at Envy above Charles Street. A men only dance night that promises great funky house music from DJs Josh The Barber and Gary Watts, drinks promos and a fantastic cruis By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Blue Camel Club It’s party time at Carousel’s regular club night for people with learning disabilities. THE LINE-UP includes four piece metal rockers Zombie Crash, duo Sabien Gator and the mighty Carousel Singers plus guest artists, DJ’s, video mapping showcase and much more. Go prepared to dance, meet your friends By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News H2 Women’s Disco returns to Steyning After a long gap the popular H2 Women’s Disco is returning on Saturday, November 8. DJ Ann will be spinning the tunes, nibbles and coffee will be provided and there will be a free raffle. By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Cabaret in comfort and style comes to George Street The newly refurbished Queens Arms opened its doors last night after undergoing an extensive refit and restyling. Walls have been pulled down, the bar remodelled and new toilets have been installed, bringing the Queens Arms stylishly into 2014 while providing Gay Brighton with its latest new venue, a By Besi • 2 min read
Business News New face at the Grosvenor in Hove Robert Beveridge arrived in Brighton in 1989 after working for a number of years in the Middle East. He started his own recruitment company which he ran for nine years. Over the years he has worked in many of city’s most popular gay bars and clubs including The Oriental, The Jugglers, The Beacon Roy By Besi • 1 min read