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One of the original themed boutique hotels of Brighton is Sea Spray, a gorgeous hotel close to where it's all happening in the St James's Street area of the city and overlooking the iconic Pier and be...
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| 1 | Revenge : Kinky Dangerous  |
| 2 | Legends Bar : Pre-Ignition |
| 3 | Bulldog : Day, Night & Early Morning |
| 4 | R-Bar : Kinky Baby |
| 5 | The London Hotel, Southampton : Saturday Night at The London |
| 6 | The Aquarium Theatre Bar : The Two Landlords Sing-A-Long |
| 7 | Amsterdam Bar & Bistro : Sun Downers |
| 8 | Charles Street Club : Mardi Gras - It's Time to Party |
| 9 | The Basement Club (below Legends) : Ignition |
| 10 | The Zone : Cabaret |
| 11 | Queen's Arms : Afternoon Entertainment then Karaoke |
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| 12 | The Zone : Live music Zone |
| 13 | Brighton Tavern : Hooray for Saturday! |
| 14 | The PV at The Jury's Out : The PV's 5th Birthday Party! |
| 15 | Hanbury Club : Supper Club: Hai La Drum |
| 16 | Komedia : Nell Brydon |
| 17 | Komedia : Krater Comedy Club |
| 18 | Komedia : The Kroon Kat Lounge |
| 19 | Theatre Royal : Round The Horne - Unseen and Uncut |
| 20 | The Grosvenor : Bar250 |
| 21 | Brighton Centre : Steve Coogan |
GMFA ask for your support this World AIDS Day
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The Home Secretary has granted a visa and work permit to a Jamaican singer who incites the murder of gay people. Although inciting murder is a serious criminal offence, Jacqui Smith is giving Bounty Killer permission to perform this Sunday.
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Dave Lynn's Cabaret Academy 2008 (Charles Street Club) Tuesday, 4 November 2008 Dave Lynn's Cabaret Academy 2008 - The Industry Showcase. After two months of work, the members of Dave's academy took their place on stage at Charles Street to impress the gathered industry... full photo story > |
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This is Alphabeat (Concorde 2) Monday, 3 November 2008 The word is on our lips... say the word... the word is on our lips... say the word... the word is on our lips... say the word... AL-PHA-BEAT!... full photo story > |
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Birthday Hoedown (The PV at The Jury's Out) Friday, 7 November 2008 That temptress behind the bar, Sian, held her birthday at the PV (where else) with a distinct western them so with everyone donning their cowboy hats, neckerchiefs and chaps it was hoedown central.... full photo story > |
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Lewes Bonfire Night 2008 (Lewes) Wednesday, 5 November 2008 Icy weather and the occasional downpour didn't keep the crowds away as thousands gathered for the annual Lewes Bonfire.... full photo story > |
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Dave Lynn Does Legends (Legends Bar) Monday, 3 November 2008 It takes a true professional to turn a rather smelly situation into one that brings the house down. I actually can't remember the last time I laughed as hard as at Legends tonight.... full photo story > |
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Halloween Sundae 'Later' (Sunday Sundae @ Audio) Sunday, 2 November 2008 Halloween didn't end on the 31st of October... or even the 1st of November... Sunday Sundae winter special gave us one last opportunity to raid the costume cupboard and get freaky!... full photo story > |
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Bent Double with Adams and Rae! Sunday, 2 November 2008 Tonight's performances made me laugh so hard a little bit of wee came out!... full photo story > |
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Legendary Ghouls (Legends Bar) Friday, 31 October 2008 I'm not sure if we were actually here or whether the camera was bedevilled... but here are a few piccies from Halloween at Legends!... full photo story > |
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Lollipop Halloween Special (Revenge) Friday, 31 October 2008 With half price entry for those in costume, Revenge was packed with fabulous outfits tonight! Two levels, two styles of music meant loads more freaks, ghouls and spooks than usual!... full photo story > |
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The Twilight Zone! (The Zone) Friday, 31 October 2008 Miss Hap guided us into the Twilight Zone with witty banter and songs, and ghouls, ghosts and freaks were packed in to soak up the atmosphere!... full photo story > |
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Hairspray Party (Poptastic @ Alter Ego (was Mutz Nutz), Manchester) Saturday, 18 October 2008 Poptastic was playing tribute to Hairspray on Saturday night... full photo story > |
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It may have rained on our parade (boy did it RAIN!) but tens of thousands still piled down to Brighton to enjoy the weekend of free festivities. It continues to be the highlight of the UK's pride calendar for many people...
Brighton Pride 2008 Photo Archive
The PV at The Jury's Out
The PV Loyalty Card
The Aquarium Theatre Bar
BOGOF Carlsberg!
Queen's Arms
SKINT?!
Drakes Hotel & Restaurant
Exclusive use of Drakes
Amsterdam Bar & Bistro
Christmas 3 Night Package!
Coward's Guesthouse
Midweek (Sun - Thurs) Offers
pride countdownForthcoming pride festivals...
90 days Cape Town Pride Festival 2009
20th February - 1st March 09
105 days Sydney Mardi Gras 2009
7th March 09
163 days Gay Pride Maspalomas 2009
4th - 10th May 09
182 days Tokyo Pride Parade 2009
23rd May 09
195 days Capital Pride 2009 : Washington
5th - 14th June 09
202 days LA Pride 2009
12th - 14th June 09
203 days Brisbane Pride 2009
13th June 09
REALPride carries full details of these events and the major pride and mardi gras festivals around the world.
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