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Funeral of Krissie DuCann to take place Thursday, April 24

Graham Robson April 2, 2025

The funeral of Krissie DuCann, who entertained punters of our LGBTQ+ venues for many years, raising vital funds for LGBTQ+ charities, will take place at St Mary’s Church, Brighton on Thursday, April 24 at 1pm. The cortège is to leave Legends Brighton at 12.30pm – a short walk away from the church. After the church […]

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Scene from the Sofa – 5 minutes with… Krissie Ducann

Graham Robson June 9, 2020

Graham Robson catches up with legendary vocalist, Krissie Ducann.

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PREVIEW: KDC band reunion @The Brunswick Pub in Hove

Besi Besemar August 26, 2019

The KDC band are reforming for one night only at the Brunswick Pub in Hove on October 13. Popular in the 70’s and 80’s on the gay scene in London the band performing at the Brunswick on October 13 will feature the legendary drummer Crissy Lee (ex Ivy Benson all female band, The Skinerettes and Poverty Street), in the 60’s her band toured as support act with the Beatles.

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Legends celebrate 50 golden years of Maisie’s ‘Life in Cabaret’

Besi Besemar May 1, 2019

Friends and fellow entertainers gathered in Legends on Sunday, April 28 to celebrate the 50 Year Golden Jubilee of Maisie Trollette aka David Raven performing in cabaret.

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Krissie’s ‘Christmas Crackers’ raise £355.15 for Rainbow Fund

Besi Besemar December 15, 2018

Krissie’s Christmas Crackers fundraising show at the Rottingdean Club last night (December 14), raised £355.15 for Rainbow Fund. Krystal Ball, Jamie Watson, Kara Van Park, Doctor Woof and Fonda Cox joined Krissie Ducann to deliver a first class night of entertainment.

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Hibernation raises £15,568 for good causes!

Besi Besemar October 29, 2018

Hibernation 2018, the annual Community Luncheon organised by Danny Dwyer and Bear-Patrol broke all previous records, raising an amazing £15,568.00 for MindOut and The Rainbow Fund.

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Call out for raffle and charity prizes for Hibernation

Besi Besemar September 18, 2018

Danny Dwyer at Bear-Patrol HQ is currently organising on behalf of Bear-Patrol the annual community ‘Hibernation’ charity luncheon on Sunday, October 21 at The Old Ship Hotel.

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Rob ‘The Voice’ Stevens to headline Hibernation community luncheon

Besi Besemar February 23, 2018

Bear-Patrol’s annual community fundraising luncheon, Hibernation takes place on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Hibernation has become one of the most sought after tickets in the LGBT+ calendar of events. Tickets are priced at a reasonable rate covering the cost of the event with ALL profits donated to the evenings nominated organisations, MindOut, the LGBT+Mental Health Service and The Rainbow Fund.

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B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival: Dine with the Stars!

Besi Besemar February 19, 2018

Eurovision sensation Nicky French to headline ‘Dine with the Stars’ dinner, dance, cabaret extravaganza celebrating LGBT History Month 2018. Your host for the evening Kara Van Park will be joined on stage by local entertainers Maisie Trollette, Jennie Castell, Krissie DuCann, Sally Vate, Pooh la May and Jason Thorpe.

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Bear-Patrol raise over £9,000 at Hibernation

Besi Besemar November 25, 2017

Hibernation Community Lunch raises £9,193.04 as painting of George Michael by local artist Lez Ingham raises £3,300. Tickets for this year’s Hibernation Community Lunch, organised by Bear-Patrol at the Old Ship Hotel towards the end of October, sold out months in advance and raised a magnificent total of £9,193.04 for local good causes.

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