London DJs from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Tony De Vit, Blu Peter, Lord Kaos, Pete Wardman, Princess Julia LONDON SCENE DJS LEE HARRIS Lee Harris was one of the London scene’s most popular DJs. From his first residency at UK superclub, Slinky, back in 1999 - to later winning the Ministry of Sound Magazine’s DJ competition. Lee went on to be one of the most bookable DJs - both at home & abroad. His varied career has included residences & bookings at Coronet (London), Fire ( London), Drieze (Montpellier), Tignes (France), Keleous 8 (Greece), central studios (Utrecht), Escherwyss club (Zürich), Aura (Vancouver), The academy (Dublin) Audio (Brighton), 560 (Vancouver), MG (Milan), Ministry of sound (London), Tiergarten (nurnberg), Melusina (Luxembourg), Void (Manchester), Ramee Grand (Bahrain), 1181 (Vancouver), Xtra (Zürich), Opera House (Bournemouth), Cafe de Paris (London), The end (London), Spin (Dubai) to name just a few, alongside gay prides around the world including Manchester, London, Vancouver, Zürich, Montpellier, Brighton & European Gay Ski Pride. Lee’s podcast - HouseNation UK has had a massive 4.5 million downloads & he continues to dominate the iTunes music podcast. His passion & creativity, as well as his mixture of chunky baselines, big beats, uplifting synths & thumping hands in the air’ house has ensured his name will remain as one of the most memorable DJs from our scene. Lost Gay London sends our condolences to Lee's partner and family. R.I.P Lee Harris - August 2025 'We shared such a mutual love of music and nightlife and I know that one of Lee’s greatest joys in life was sharing his music and passion with everyone.' - Paul Heron Tony De Vit Antony/Tony de Vit (12 September 1957 – 2 July 1998) Tony was an English DJ and music producer. He is considered one of the most influential of his generation. Tony was credited with helping to take the "hard house" and fast "hard NRG" sounds out of the London and Birmingham gay scene into mainstream clubs.His single "Burning Up" reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1995, with "To the Limit" making number 44 in September 1995. During that year, he won BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix of the Year Award, as voted by listeners of the show, and Music Week's re-mix of Year Award for Louise's "Naked".He remixed several UK top 40 hits during his career with artists such as Taylor Dayne and East 17. Between 1994 and 1998 his popularity with the clubbing public was rivalled by only Paul Oakenfold and Carl Cox. In September 2010, Mixmag UK announced the nominations of 35 DJs chosen by other big names in the world of dance music as those they considered the best DJs ever. A subsequent 15-month survey, which polled hundreds of thousands of global votes, asked who was the "greatest DJ of all time" and when the result was announced in January 2011, Tony was ranked number 9 in the world. Tony played many clubs in his time, however he really was considered 'Best of the best' at Trade at Turnmills, London, to which he still has a huge faithful fan base. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Rachel Auburn Rachel Auburn (born 1958) is a British fashion designer and hard house and trance disc jockey and music producer. She has performed her music extensively internationally, and was both the first female DJ to play in China and the first to showcase 1980s London clubland fashion in New York and Tokyo. Auburn has held DJ residencies at club events including Tidy Trax , Taboo, and Trade , and has achieved UK chart success under her own name and the Tidy Girls and Candy Girls aliases. Auburn was born in Kingston upon Thames in 1958. She has a degree in fashion design from Harrow College . Auburn is known for her "unconventional" and "experimental" fashion designs. She first set up a stall in Kensington Market in 1982, and went on to be a significant presence as both a designer and a disc jockey in London's clubland. She first met Leigh Bowery at the market, and together they went on to open a stall together called 'Spend Spend Spend' and were the first to showcase the 1980s London clubland fashion scene in New York and Tokyo organised by Susanne Bartsch . Auburn has work in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Victoria , and was featured in the 2013 exhibition, Club to Catwalk, at the Victoria and Albert museum . Along with Paul Masterson , Auburn formed the C andy G irls duo. Their single "Wham Bam", with Sweet Pussy Pauline , peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart in 1996. Auburn was in the Tidy Girls, a Tidy Trax hard house collaboration with Lisa Lashes , Anne Savage , and Lisa Pin-Up . The Tidy Girls eponymous release achieved success in the UK official singles chart in 1999. In 2015 Auburn mixed the retrospective best-of compilation Reactivate 91-01 for the React record label. It received positive critical reception, with one reviewer stating that, for the label React, it was "by far their best compilation". To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Blu Peter Peter Harris (born 1961), popularly known as Blu Peter, is a British electronic dance music producer and disc jockey from South Wales , who pioneered the nu-NRG music genre in the late 1990s. In the early 1990s, he served as resident DJ at major London nightclubs Heaven and Turnmills and has performed at raves and nightclubs around the world. After establishing his DJ career, Peter began producing original music as Blu Peter. He released dozens of 12-inch singles , CD singles , and remixes , many through React Music Limited of London. In 1999, he released his first full-length studio album, Widescreen & Digital. Peter also partnered with Kevin White to form a production duo called Elevator. Together they co-produced numerous singles and EPs from 1994 through the early 2000s. Harris has also produced and co-produced a small number of singles and remixes under the aliases Blu Peter & Sal, The Groove Council, Quench, and Mass. As Blu Peter, he's compiled volumes 8, 9, 10, and 12 of the Reactivate techno and trance compilation album series. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Lord Kaos aka Dominic Sinclair Rich B Rich B was a DJ based in London, England, who ran his own label, Enriched Records. A pioneer of the British house music scene, he remained a prominent figure in the music industry and an in-demand producer and remixer. In his last few years he officially remixed (with studio partner DJ Phil Marriott), RuPaul & Michelle Visage, Conchita Wurst, LeAnn Rimes, Erasure, Dannii Minogue, Dave Aude & Jessica Sutta, CeCe Peniston, Nile Rodgers, Holly Johnson, Florrie and more, and topped the US and UK upfront charts three times. As a solo remixer his Enriched Mixes also made waves, notably on the US circuit scene, for artists including Toy Armada & DJ GRIND, Joe Gauthreaux, Inaya Day, Abigail, Temporary Hero and the Billboard Dance Chart #1 hit “Lick Me Up” by Tony Moran, Dani Toro and Zhana Royia.With his label Enriched Records, he also had club hits with Lady Bunny, Marcella Puppini, Levi Kreis, Cool Like Daddy, Chrissy Darling to name a few.Rich B perfected his trademark uplifting sound through his key DJ residencies in the UK, most notably on the huge main dance floor at the world famous Heaven in London from 1994 to 2001 (The Fruit Machine), the legendary Love Muscle at The Fridge, Sherbet and Crash (all also in London), as well as at Paradise Factory and Essential in Manchester, Luvely in Edinburgh, and on both Gaydio and Gaydar Radio.He has also played regularly for Alternative Holidays and RSVP Vacations, and toured Brazil, South Africa, and the USA.He was also a regular DJ at the European Snow Pride, the high profile and popular annual gay ski event in the French Alps. 1/3 Princess Julia Princess Julia is a London-based DJ, writer, and fashion icon, known for her prominent role in the Blitz Kids subculture of the late 1970s and early 1980s. She gained recognition as a muse and model, notably appearing in Visage's "Fade to Grey" video. Beyond her fashion influence, Princess Julia is a respected DJ, playing at various clubs and events, and has also written for magazines and websites. Here's a more detailed look at her career: Early Career & Blitz Kids: Princess Julia was a key figure in the Blitz Kids, a group known for their distinctive style and influence on the New Romantic movement. She was a model and muse, working with various designers and appearing in music videos. DJing Career: In the mid-1980s, she transitioned into DJing, becoming a staple on the London club scene. She's known for her uplifting and fun sets, captivating dance floors with her energy and music selection. Beyond the Dance Floor: Princess Julia's influence extends beyond music and fashion. She's a writer, contributing to magazines and websites, and is known for her engaging storytelling. She's also involved in nurturing new talent and encouraging individuality within the creative community. Ongoing Influence: She remains an active part of London's club, art, and fashion scenes, continuing to DJ, curate events, and inspire others. Her life story is so compelling that there's even been talk of it being adapted into a musical.

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M usic for the soul! Welcome to our d iverse music hub! Whether you're a fan of catchy classic pop melodies, energetic dance beats, pulsating techno and trance choons, or the intense solid state sound of hard-house, you've come to the right place. Music is the backbone of our past! We danced and partied at weekends, went to Prides together and danced some more, or just chilling at someones house after a night out listening to ... you guessed it, more MUSIC. Here you can explore our extensive collection of genres and rediscover favourites to keep your playlist fresh and exciting. We've found many recordings that were recorded live at the club or event for you to enjoy and wonder, "was I there that night?". Dive in and enjoy the vibrant world of music tailored to every taste! Steve Thomas Mix Pride 97 (3 parts) Tony De Vit Essential Mix (1995) BANG AT BUSBY'S LONDON 1989 Trade Xmas Classics 2013 Part 1 Mixed By DJ Gonzzalo Love Muscle Sounds of the Fridge, Brixton DJ Karim LIVE @ WARRIORS, TURNMILLS DTPM at Bar Rumba London 1994-1996 Blu Peter Blast from the Past A Reactivate 9 Tribute Mix Lost Gay London's Choice Choons mix DJ Zach Burns HEAVEN LONDON meets HEAVEN ZURICH Rich B Recorded live at The 'Fruit Machine' Heaven November 1994 Kitty Lips Queen Maxine Part 1 Kitty Lips Queen Maxine Part 2 DJ Daz TROLL @ Soundshaft London April 1990 (Tape 1) Rachel Auburn Out Of Her Box 1996 Have your say! Who were your favourite DJs to dance to in our L ost G ay P ast?

G-A-Y is popular long-standing and influential gay club at Heaven Nightclub London. Originally founded in 1976 as BANG@Busby's, it changed its name to G-A-Y in the early 1990s under the ownership of Jeremy Joseph. G-A-Y was initially located at the London Astoria for 15 years before moving to Heaven Nightclub in 2008, a venue acquired by MAMA Group. The club has been long associated with famous pop stars and has been described as a place where they often perform or are seen having a night out. Jeromy Joseph presents G-A-Y LONDON G-A-Y is popular long-standing and influential gay club at Heaven Nightclub London. Originally founded in 1976 as BANG@Busby's, it changed its name to G-A-Y in the early 1990s under the ownership of Jeremy Joseph. G-A-Y was initially located at the London Astoria for 15 years before moving to Heaven Nightclub in 2008, a venue acquired by MAMA Group. The club has been long associated with famous pop stars and has been described as a place where they often perform or are seen having a night out. Check out their full story! G -A -Y Flyers

MISS JASON aka Jason Frederick Sutton Jason Frederick Sutton (27 February 1968 – 22 April 2024) Known under his stage name as Miss Jason, he was an English actor, comedian, drag artist, pantomime dame, and a community and philanthropic activist. Born 27 February 1968, Jason Sutton began performing in drag at The Old Vic in Portsmouth in the 1990s. His drag persona was inspired by gay cabaret comedian and singer Phil Starr. Starr bestowed the stage name "Miss Jason" on Sutton. Drag artist Stephen Richards, who performs under the name Lola Lasagne , told BBC Radio Sussex that, personality wise, "Miss Jason" was very much like Sutton himself. Sutton often performed at the Two Brewers pub in London, but was a resident of the village of Rottingdean near the city of Brighton. He was a long-time performer in the Sunday cabaret at the bar at the Legends Hotel. He was named the best local entertainer in Brighton in 2016. As Miss Jason, Sutton appeared on several television programmes, including the comedy game show Blankety Blank, the reality cooking game show Come Dine With Me, the antiquing game show Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, and Weakest Link. Sutton was a noted pantomime dame, performing for charity each Christmas. His performances included pantomime at Portsmouth (2016), Bromley (2017), High Wycombe (2018), Richmond (2019), Barnstaple (2021), Stafford (2022), and Brighton (2023)

MAISIE TROLLETTE aka David Raven Maisie Trollette (15 August 1933 – 12 March 2025) Maisie was a very talented vibrant and charismatic UK-based drag queen known for her bold performances, razor-sharp wit, and infectious personality. With a flair for comedy and a passion for entertaining, Maisie has become a beloved figure in the UK drag scene, captivating audiences with her stunning looks, creative artistry, and unforgettable stage presence. Whether hosting events, competing in drag competitions, or performing at clubs and festivals, Maisie Trollette continues to inspire and bring joy to fans across the UK and beyond. 1/1 1/1 1/2 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. MAISIE Official UK Trailer

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Trade was a culturally important gay club night held at Turnmills in London founded in 1990 by Laurence Malice. Turnmills was the first club in the UK to be given a 24-hour "Music & Dance" licence. This was gained after Laurence Malice convince Newman that there was a need for people to be able to party in a safe environment after 3 am. Trade resident DJs included, Martin Confusion, Daz Saund, Trevor Rockliffe, and Malcolm Duffy, Tony De Vit, Tall Paul, Alan Thompson, Pete Wardman, Ian M

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FF was an infamous Sunday night club based at Turnmills, Farringdon, London EC1. (1989–1996) FF was favoured by those who loved the Hardcore party scene and enjoyed the right full-on hard core sound of trance and techno. The club had an amazing line-up of residence DJs including Blu Peter, Dr Mu and Mrs Wood. FF @ Turnmills Farringdon, London EC1 (1989–1996) FF was an infamous Sunday night club based at Turnmills, Farringdon, London EC1. (1989–1996) FF was favoured by those who loved the Hardcore party scene and enjoyed the right full-on hard core sound of trance and techno. The club had an amazing line-up of residence DJs including Blu Peter, Dr Mu and Mrs Wood. Lady Denise and the infamous Shiny Best door-whore in town, Suzie Krueger Sunday nights at Turnmills, club rundown FF (1989–1996) Warriors (1996–1997) originally run by Buffalo, Spike, Taz and DJ Lord Kaos (Nursie). Melt (1997–1999) Techno, Nu-Nrg Club. Habit (2000–2001)

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Who remembers Steph’s Restaurant in Soho? Chicken liver pate and Snuffies chicken! With pink flamingos on the walls and amazing wait staff, they even employed a magician at weekends who would go from table to table entertaining the post theatre/pre club crowd. It was all very camp! S teph's Restaurant, Soho Who remembers Steph’s Restaurant in Soho? Chicken liver pate and Snuffies chicken! With pink flamingos on the walls and amazing wait staff, they even employed a magician at weekends who would go from table to table entertaining the post theatre/pre club crowd. It was all very camp! 1/1