Dykes on Decks is an underground electronic music event created in 2022. The event platforms new queer DJs, giving them an opportunity to play their first DJ set out in a club in a supportive, fun and somewhat chaotic environment.
Club flyer for 'endorphine visions' at The Royal Pavilion Tavern, 7–8 Castle Square in Brighton on Monday 14 April 1997. Djs: Sophie, Laylah, Lettuce. Fetish, leather, rubber, pvc, tv, fantasy, cyber, uniforms.
Clipping from the Gay News, Volume 3 Number 6, March 24 - April 6, 1977. Lists gay entertainment and venues across the UK including Brighton. Venues in Brighton listed on the clipping are:
Pubs: The Bush, Caxton Arms, Cricketers, Greyhound, New Heart & Hand, Spotted Dog
Clubs: 42 Club, Longbranch Club, New Curtain Club, Old Comrades Club, Queen of Clubs, Variety Club
Rest/Club: Palace Pier Hotel
Rest: Lorelei Coffee Lounge, Winston Coffee Lounge
Disco: Women's Disco
A paper flyer for 'Kitty Glitter Love The Knife' clubnight at Komedia basement on 20 Oct 2017
Kitty Glitter was a queer DJ collective running events in the early 2010s. Members went on to form Church of Italo in 2023.
Flyer for Submission the 6th birthday party. A showcase of fetish, fashion, style & erotica. Thursday 30th November 1995.
Strict dress code: fetish, fantasy, rubber, leather, PVC, cross-dress, lingerie & uniform
Held in London, at Bagley's Warehouse, Kings Cross, N1
Newsletter for Submission 6th birthday party
Six years of submission, the club for adults
Includes ticket, admission membership details, information about activities taking place, general news about Submission and advertisements
Thursday 30th Nov 1995, held at Bagley's Warehouse, King's Cross, N1.
A flyer for the Sussex Club. Members Drinking Club 25+ Free pool table, dart board, board games. 5 Regency Square, Brighton opposite West Pier. Telephone 208564. Call Shirley For Membership
The flyer was made by Shirley, who walked round Brighton to distribute the flyer to venues and guesthouses to promote the club.
Clipping from the Pink Paper, April 2004 describing Brighton being hailed the new gay capital of the UK. The article describes changes to Brighton since the 1980s. It mentions pubs and clubs including: The Bulldog, Harlequin and Dr Brighton's. The article also describes homophobia and hate crime, as well as increasing property prices.
Images of Sussex Club members at the Zap Club.
These pictures were likely taken on nights out after the Sussex Club closed for the evening. The Sussex Club closed at 11pm, due to its license.
Flyer for launch party of Transister at Passion club 19 November 1996. For Camp Queens, Delicious Dykes, Tasty Trannies, Inbetweenies & Friends. Dress to the extreme.