Sunshine Sisters were a lesbian acapella duo from Brighton comprising of Kia Hunter and Jo Bourne. We performed in London, Brighton and Belgium between 1991 and 1992, and this cassette features three of our own compositions. recorded on Alan Way's four track in Kemptown Brighton.
Images of members of the Sussex Club at Blue Oyster Bar, including Pete on keys.
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.
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When we went to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. We were dressed up but when we got to the Theatre Royal Shakespeare was playing. We had got the wrong night! Photos include Pat, Shirley, Tanya, Rachel, Elaine.
Inside the Sussex Club on my (Tanya's) birthday. Although the club was for over 25's only, I started going at the age of 21.
Photos of Sussex Club members at Pride 1995. The Sussex Club was a members club, but also a social group, and in 1995 the club had a float at Pride. The theme for the float was 'sisters doing it for themselves' and alongside a Doc Martin boot, two large paper mache thumbs were made as a 'thumbs up' for women. However, causing some controversy the thumbs were as large as the float itself, and could be mistaken for phallic symbols from some angles.
The Sussex Club 1992-1995. A great space for women to meet and party. Down in the basement of 5 Regency Square, a private members only club, £1 for lifetime membership! Regular live music, free Space Invaders machine and a free Pool Table and bargain price beers!!! What more does a girl need?!?!
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.
Tommy and Betty’s collection of personal memorabilia was found in a house clearance sale in Worthing in 2017. It includes a lifetime together of photo albums, all taken on Betty’s Icarex Camera, c1966.
August 2004 article about Boogaloo Stu's debut album release. The album is titled The Glambassador. The picture in the article is by Toby Amies and was taken in 2002 taken Lighthouse Studios on Middle Street in Brighton.
Supposedly, this flyer was unfortunately made with AI. It is likely the first example of the club using AI in its posters. Despite this, the vibe of the club was great for queer student night life