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A new night has popped up at Bar Titania; and if you missed it, well you missed out.
The night is called Naughty Girl, and I’m not sure it is quite what they meant but by the end of the night there were women snogging each other and boobs being flashed. Shots were downed and everyone was in good "spirits".
The night certainly brought out the naughty side of several lesbians in London! Were you one of them?
Naughty Girl gave us a new DJ to dance the night away to; DJ SpineDoc is new to the scene and filled the bar with prime RnB, classic hits and a few chart songs thrown in for good measure – all from the noughties and nineties. All this was done expertly on an iPad mini – yep; we’ve really gone digital folks!
Entry to Naughty Girl is FREE which means you have even more money in your pocket to spend on fantastic cocktails and cheeky flavoured shots.
The next one is on Friday 7 November, and promises the addition of dancers this month. We’re hoping this will become a regular 1st Saturday event. Check it out and let your naughty side out.
By Naomi Bennett-Hall
Thankfully 25 Planet London umbrellas meant we didn't let the rain dampen our spirits at this year's Pride in London.
We were fortunate to be marching with our legendary #dyketrike & 50 or so other like minded women who wanted to raise the visibility of women in Pride - and have a fabulous time whilst doing so!
(more pictures on our Flickr site)
The mood was awesome and 30,000 LGBT Londoners took to the streets to shout about why they are proud and for what they are grateful to have the #FreedomTo do in the UK. There were many funny, poignant and unique messages.
Thousands of supporters came out to watch the biggest parade of recent times as it wound it's way through Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus to Trafalgar Square.
After the Parade we joined Labels Soho who laid on a special Pride menu deal for Planet London marchers and packed the house out there.
We enjoyed the women's stage immensely, programmed by MissFit - and in particular caught buzzing sets from Adam All (joined by partner Apple Derrieres) and Lucy Spraggan (read our exclusive interview with Lucy). Photos of both performances here.
After a stint at a heaving Bar Titania (SHE Soho was already one in, one out) where there were even more live performances, we headed on down to the Main Stage to try and catch a bit of Heather Peace. It was running a bit behind schedule, which meant we didn't miss anything but did mean a few acts got cut short and Peace's headline performance ended the night with a rousing cheer. Fans had been waiting tirelessly all day to see Peace on the main stage, enjoying the likes of Drag Acts, Sir Ian McKellan, X Factor's Sam Bailey, Samantha Fox, Pink Singers & more, and were not disappointed.
(More photos of the Main Stage Acts)
By Katie
Following the It's MissFit Lesbian Prom in May, founders DJ Sandra D and Effi Mai jumped at the chance to follow up with another multi-club night at the iconic Scala, this time themed Carnival.
Working in collaboration with Bar Wotever and DOMO, Carnival was the perfect night for all of us who have tastes and tendencies outside of the mainstream.
Entering into the Wotever queer space with face-painting, quiff photo booths and rocking tunes to dance to from the likes of Hug the DJ, the carnival opened up.
In the main room, DJs Sandra D and D'afro controlled the decks, keeping the party beat alive, before two massive live sets from Bela Takes Chase and Neon Jungle (and an interluding beatboxer!).
Upstairs, DOMO was a popular space with hundreds of girls partying away to some great tunes in a body positive, and toy-duck filled room, with guest DJ Bethany on the decks.
For a full set of our photos visit our Facebook album
When: Saturday 15 March, 9pm - 5am
Venue: Scala
Tickets: £22, VIP £45
From MissFit, the team (Effi Mai and DJ Sandra D) that currently run LBQ nights at Stokey Stop (TLC on Fridays, MissFit on Saturdays) and who were involved in the large multi-partner event G3:PM.
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With fantastic headline acts: Lauren Mayberry from Chvrches DJing in the Attic Space, and Charlie XCX fresh from recording with Iggy Azalea on the main stage plus plenty of special guests such as hip hop duo Red N Pink, and DJs, this was always going to be a big night on the LBQ calendar.
Adam All's Boi Box had a full programme of Drag Kings singing on the first level bar. Favourites Rogue and Tyler & Jack among many on the long line up delighted well dressed prom-goers throughout the evening. Barberette Klara offered moustache decorating so all guests could join in the Dragging!
In the main room, DJs kept the dancefloor packed for the whole night rocking fantastic current chart club classics.
The VIP room had sofas, goody bags and free champers for guests as well as hostess Chloe Akam making sure everyone kept very happy. Prom punch, drink offer on the night, was flowing and flowing.
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The top floor Attic, "alternative" prom played a more indie focused set of tunes with an edge and again kept the floor moving in style with the delighting tuxes and dresses.
It's great to see such a fantastic line up on offer for the LBQ women of London, and hundreds of women coming together to enjoy and support this kind of event.
By Katie
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Venue: Stokey Stop, Stoke Newington High Street
When: Saturday Nights, 9pm onwards
Entry: Free for now, max £3
Offers: 2 tequila shots for £6; 2 cocktails for £10; 4 beers £10
This new weekly night from the women behind TLC, Unicorn and the upcoming Lesbian Prom offers a local, fun night for all women who want to dance the night away.
Bang in the middle of Stoke Newington High Street, the venue is ground floor and basement based, with a cool, modern urban feel to it.
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With toe-tapping, floor filling music, this event really starts to kick off at 11 as the women pour in.
The music, supplied by DJ Sandra D and guests, was a lively, eclectic mix reminiscent of Popstarz in its old school days, guaranteed to fill the floor.
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Mostly under 25s, but a few of us in the older brackets too, there was a mix of women at the event and it definitely had a local feel to it, no wonder with the amount of LBQ women who live in the popular N16 locale. With no attitude or pretension present, it was easy to feel comfortable in the space and on the dance floor.
Hosts, Effi-Mai and Sandra chatted and mingled making everyone feel welcome.
All in all, a great event that deserves to become established as a regular fixture on the calendar.
By Katie
Date/Time: Friday 9 August; 10pm - late
Venue: Green Carnation
Tickets: £7
Following on from our pre event Big Friday Flirt... plenty of women were ready to party as the disco beats rolled from the decks.
Party tunes were the dancers' choice as they took to the floor (and the poles!) and each other to shake some booty, and this month we were not disappointed with special guest DJ Christina Novelli.
The flirting continued late into the night, creating a hot, friendly ambiance where no woman was left on her own (even if she arrived that way...)
If you haven't heard of TLC before, it's a genre spanning dance fest with an emphasis on P-A-R-T-Y. It's usually the first Friday of the month apart from special occasions (like this month due to Brighton Pride falling on the first weekend - they're considerate like that!).
TLC has drinks deals after 10pm: Shot deals from £1.50, DOUBLE House spirit plus mixer £4, Selected beer £3.50
This event is young at heart but mixed in age... with classic and current tunes, there's something for everyone and plenty of dance floor with Green Carnation's ground & basement levels.
By Katie
Date/Time: Friday 9 August; 8pm - 10pm
Venue: Green Carnation, Soho
Tickets: £7 (included free entry into TLC after)
Welcomed by the King of Flirting Adam All and our very friendly Planeteers, lovely lesbians and bi women looking to mingle were treated to a very special pre-TLC event in the Planet Pinked up Green Carnation space.
While DJ Poppy played a wicked mix of 90s classics and modern chart floor fillers, a variety of games such Flirty Bingo; I have never; and Truths & Lies ensured the diverse set of women got talking to each other, had a practice flirt with Adam All and the Planeteers and with the crafty use of our Flirt Alerts got to let the woman of their dreams know someone was into them. If requested, our Planeteers were on hand to make an introduction too. Planet London's traffic light badges ensured that it was clear what the guests were after so there was need for awkward introductions...
The Flirt Alerts were so popular that they carried on into the main TLC event...
By Katie
