Let There Be Dykes: How the Dancefloors of Brighton Made a DJ Pioneer

Michelle Manetti.

A clubber raised on '90s rave, a DJ nurtured by the decks of Brighton at Koochy, Candy Bar, Wet Pussy party, and many more.

A legend changing the way queers go clubbing today, a friend in conversation.Join Kate Wildblood in conversation with Michelle Manetti.

DJ, promoter, vocalist, producer, mentor, trailblazer, queen, mother, Michelle has paved the way for FLINTA DJs and promoters with love, integrity and innovation over the past 20 years - ensuring queer nightlife always sounds better with her.

From her early days on the decks on Brighton's queer scene as Miss Annik, to her must-see genre-twisting DJ sets at Love International, Adonis, Little Gay Brother, Block 9 at Glastonbury, Horse Meat Disco, Percolate, Body Movements, Homoelectric, Panorama Bar, Colour Factory, and more, as an acclaimed vocalist and producer (is there a dancefloor that hasn't lost it to her collaboration with Semi Delicious' Demi Riquisimo's 'All I Need'?), remixing Kylie and The Blessed Madonna, a Boiler Room legend, her decade long raucous and radical Dalston Superstore club night Femmme Fraiche and her work as a campaigner for FLINTA equality in the dance music industry Michelle has much to tell us.

Lessons learned, barriers broken down, communities created.Join us as we delve deep into the roots of Manetti, her early days on the Brighton scene in the 2000s, and how they shaped the dyke clubbing roots that made her the scene mother she is today.

There will be laughter, there will be lessons learnt, and there will be outfits to remember.

Hairspray set to slay.After Michelle and Kate's talk, we will have a creative flyer-making session to cut, paste and create the queer clubbing night you've always dreamed of.