Cor, the last time I saw The Blue Minkies was before the Free Butt was redesigned. Which makes me over a hundred and The Blue Minkies even older.

They've not changed much, except they don't have Justin and Stuart stalking them anymore (groupies, they called themselves) and the girls in the band don't seem to pick on James so much - although tonight is a mere anomaly he assures me.

They're still good in a daft, shouty, sometimes slightly sinister way. They're flanked either side tonight by Geekgirl - also shouty and pleasantly abrasive - and Drei - melodic, brooding jazz. Candy Panic Attack were first up but I missed them altogether. Shame on me - they sounded grand.

We're all gathered here today to raise funds for Brighton Ladyfest which will rear it's feisty head some time around October. If you want to get involved email: ladyfestbrighton@yahoogroups.com. You don't have to be a lady - but it helps.