Pout’s new location took place at the funky 3 storey bar in Balham, known as the Exhibit. Great transport links, from buses, trains and tubes to access venue.
First impressions: a great size room equipped with private bar and resident cocktail mixologist.
Elaine is a fab hostess, meets and greets everyone with a huge smile and welcoming hug that feels warm and lovely. Her personality shines at these events, bringing a community together from all walks of life.
Accompanied by a great spread of food: canopies, chips, hummus and pita, bread - for free - fantastic!
The lights were dimmed, and the disco lights turned on, spinning, with music pumping, it was set to be great night.
By Suzie
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Monday, 15 September 2014
Monday, 4 August 2014
Party in the Park at Brighton Pride
With the sunniest and warmest weather I've seen at a pride so far this year, we packed our bags and headed down to Brighton to enjoy one of the largest pride events in the UK.
Following a lovely brunch with new friends, we headed over to London Road to find a good viewing spot. The parade, disco-ing from the Marine Parade to Preston Park, was a massive improvement from last year. With plenty of community groups marching and the big corporates going very day to create a pride effort.
We wandered up to Preston Park, and managed to avoid an long queue to get in - with a much improved gating service this year, including on the day ticket sales via a mobile app for those last minute purchases.
We were guests at the first ever Alternative Stage for Brighton Pride, the Q Alternative, brought together and hosted by the fabulous Mel Sanson from local band Kenelis. Mel curated a fantastic line up bringing together the best of the non mainstream from hip hop to folk to heavy rock and including headline acts Lucy Spraggan and Republica.
CN Lester and the LC collective got the stage off to a fantastic start and a growing crowd. MC Angel & Serene from the LC collective said that the group were looking to performing, having previously played on the urban stage. Their favourite moment of the parade was all the "gay families, who looked fabulous, it was enlightening, and heart warming." CN Lester said that their performance felt "fantastic" with a "chilled out" audience. They were looking forward to visiting all the community stalls later in the day.
Adam All compered and intertwined with a few drag numbers to help continue the proceedings. Adam and on stage girlfriend Apple said that "the atmosphere was wonderful and the crowd were really warm, and they enjoyed introducing some very amazing bands".
We popped along to the main stage for a cheeky visit to watch Heather Peace, who was performing at Brighton Pride for the first time, her "adopted home town" after 14 years in residence. Not unexpectedly, she played to a huge crowd of fans.
Following a lovely brunch with new friends, we headed over to London Road to find a good viewing spot. The parade, disco-ing from the Marine Parade to Preston Park, was a massive improvement from last year. With plenty of community groups marching and the big corporates going very day to create a pride effort. We wandered up to Preston Park, and managed to avoid an long queue to get in - with a much improved gating service this year, including on the day ticket sales via a mobile app for those last minute purchases.
We were guests at the first ever Alternative Stage for Brighton Pride, the Q Alternative, brought together and hosted by the fabulous Mel Sanson from local band Kenelis. Mel curated a fantastic line up bringing together the best of the non mainstream from hip hop to folk to heavy rock and including headline acts Lucy Spraggan and Republica. CN Lester and the LC collective got the stage off to a fantastic start and a growing crowd. MC Angel & Serene from the LC collective said that the group were looking to performing, having previously played on the urban stage. Their favourite moment of the parade was all the "gay families, who looked fabulous, it was enlightening, and heart warming." CN Lester said that their performance felt "fantastic" with a "chilled out" audience. They were looking forward to visiting all the community stalls later in the day.Adam All compered and intertwined with a few drag numbers to help continue the proceedings. Adam and on stage girlfriend Apple said that "the atmosphere was wonderful and the crowd were really warm, and they enjoyed introducing some very amazing bands".
We popped along to the main stage for a cheeky visit to watch Heather Peace, who was performing at Brighton Pride for the first time, her "adopted home town" after 14 years in residence. Not unexpectedly, she played to a huge crowd of fans.
Back over the Q Alternative stage, for some interviews, (check out Republica and Lucy Spraggan) and some more killer performances including Joan ov Arc and Battle of You.
A fantastic set from Lucy Spraggan followed, who said that "Brighton Pride crowd was her favourite of the summer so far" and even managed a little fancy footwork alongside the super strumming guitar. She certainly drew in a a large crowd to the stage. Very generously, Lucy did a signing with fans after performing.
Kenelis brought the hardcore to the stage with a popular set and some serious messages about why we were there. 
And then came the highly anticipated Republica, as dusk was falling, sending goosebumps all over our skin. A set filled with high energy, classic hits and new tunes, Republica had the audience bouncing and singing along with real charisma and presence. What a way to close the park.
Sunday was a bit more chilled. A few drinks and pool at The Marlborough, then into the pedestrianised street party of St James Street and surrounding roads. We popped into Pout and experienced some fantastic performances from Misty Vine and stealing the show, LoUis CYfer.
By Katie
Kenelis brought the hardcore to the stage with a popular set and some serious messages about why we were there. And then came the highly anticipated Republica, as dusk was falling, sending goosebumps all over our skin. A set filled with high energy, classic hits and new tunes, Republica had the audience bouncing and singing along with real charisma and presence. What a way to close the park.
Sunday was a bit more chilled. A few drinks and pool at The Marlborough, then into the pedestrianised street party of St James Street and surrounding roads. We popped into Pout and experienced some fantastic performances from Misty Vine and stealing the show, LoUis CYfer.
By Katie
Monday, 30 June 2014
Stonewall Pride Fundraiser
Event: Stonewall Pride Fundraiser, Pout
Venue: The Crypt, St Martin In The Fields
Date: Saturday 28 June
Tickets: £20 including goody bags
It takes true imagination to find a unique location to put on a Pride event and Elaine McKenzie did just that! The Crypt at St. Martin-In-The-Fields is literally a CRYPT but now beautifully restored and houses an art gallery which is where Pride celebrants danced the night away surrounded by London themed artwork under the stone archways of the beautiful venue.
Attendees were greeted with raffle tickets, a glass of bubbly and the tunes to make you move...All for the sake of the Stonewall Charities. The night was capped off with door prizes and goody bags after a night of festive conversation and dancing with PRIDE. A truly delightful night was had by all. I even won a raffle prize!
Special Guest Correspondent
Immani Love
Venue: The Crypt, St Martin In The FieldsDate: Saturday 28 June
Tickets: £20 including goody bags
It takes true imagination to find a unique location to put on a Pride event and Elaine McKenzie did just that! The Crypt at St. Martin-In-The-Fields is literally a CRYPT but now beautifully restored and houses an art gallery which is where Pride celebrants danced the night away surrounded by London themed artwork under the stone archways of the beautiful venue. Attendees were greeted with raffle tickets, a glass of bubbly and the tunes to make you move...All for the sake of the Stonewall Charities. The night was capped off with door prizes and goody bags after a night of festive conversation and dancing with PRIDE. A truly delightful night was had by all. I even won a raffle prize! Special Guest Correspondent
Immani Love
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Pout - 2nd Birthday
Date: Saturday 15 October 2011
Location: Brown Sugar, High Holborn
Location: Brown Sugar, High Holborn
Pout those lips, darling
It's always a pleasure to attend an event full of lovely lesbians, bi and queer women in sexy surroundings.
Pout, at Brown Sugar, a chilled out cosy venue in Holborn with funky light fittings on the ceiling, delivers just that.
A friendly crowd, that begins with the welcoming face of Elaine (owner of the Glass Bar) at the door, filling the venue (the queue was out of the door around 11pm), boogied away to an ecclectic 70s, 80s and 90s pop/electro/soul blend - not necessarily traditional floor fillers.
Drinks are pretty standard for the area, being £4 for a single and mixer.
Overall this is a great night out.
Review by Katie
Pout
When: A regular monthly night on the 3rd Saturday of each month
Where: Brown Sugar, 146 High Holborn, WC1V 6PJ
Entry: £7 on the door
Run By: Pout is run by Elaine McKenzie
Official Description: A funky club night for women who love music & dancing. Playing funk, disco beats and cool sultry motown soul & Pop throughout the decades. Sounds of Chic La Freak, Thriller, Abba, SOS Band, Sugababes, Saturday Night Fever, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Lady GaGa & more anthems.
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