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Jason Lee – King of the high C’s

Besi Besemar February 27, 2019

Jason Lee, the Brighton-based singer/entertainer, talks to Brian Butler about his musical family, Freddie Mercury and being Frankie Valli. Jason Lee was destined to be a singer and musician – it’s in his genes for sure. One of 4 sons of a highly talented musical family, he began life in the Cotswolds surrounded by the sounds of music at home.

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Worthing Pride make history bagging ‘Best Event’ award

Besi Besemar February 19, 2019

Worthing’s first ever Pride makes history again, by beating strong competition from established local events to be crowned Best Event at the Sunny Worthing awards, on Friday, February 15.

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Big Dick is back! Camp as ever – oh yes he is!

January 31, 2019

The Alternative Panto Brighton returns, with Big Dick Whittington and his Pussy, a classic retelling filled with double entendres by a stellar cast of Brighton entertainers with a sprinkle of West End and international performers.

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Business News

Walkout at public meeting result of homophobic undercurrents

Besi Besemar January 15, 2019

A public meeting called to discuss moving the Pride Village Party to Madeira Drive collapsed into chaos last night after perceived homophobic opinions expressed by the chair. The meeting, advertised on a poster in St James Street, attracted around sixty people to St Mary’s Church Hall in Kemp Town and was promoted jointly by The Kingcliffe Society and St James’ Community Action Group. 

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CRUSE Charity Gala at Queens Arms tonight, November 6

Besi Besemar November 6, 2018

Three years ago, following the death of his mother, the Scottish singer Allan Jay recorded a single written by Jason Prince and Lewis Greenslade to raise funds for CRUSE Bereavement Care, the national charity that helps people deal with grief and loss.

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One for the diary! Mad Hatters fundraiser for Rainbow Fund at Rottingdean Club

Besi Besemar October 27, 2018

Davina Sparkle hosts an afternoon of fun, laughter and entertainment at the Rottingdean Club to raise funds for the Rainbow Fund on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 from noon – 6pm.

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Davina Sparkle at 50!

Besi Besemar October 14, 2018

David Pollikett aka Davina Sparkle will celebrate his 50th birthday in mega style at Charles Street Tap on October 14. David is turning his birthday over as a fundraiser for Naomi Thomas and her Wedding Wishing Well Foundation, a cause very close to his heart.

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INTERVIEW: Born to Sparkle – Davina at 50!

Brian Butler September 27, 2018

From hotel manager to panto Queen, Gertie the Gorgeous, David Pollikett has done it all. Brian Butler talks to him about his drag queen persona, Davina Sparkle, and how he gets an audience to love him.

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Community News

Charles Street Tap raise £649.28 for Rainbow Fund

Besi Besemar September 9, 2018

Rupert Ellick and Chris Marshall, manager of Charles Street Tap, celebrated their combined birthdays on Sunday, September 2 to raise money for the Rainbow Fund.

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