London is the gay capital of the world, with the largest and most flamboyant scene on the planet. These are 10 of Gay London’s biggest party animals; they are writers, photographers, promoters, models, DJs, drag queens and musicians – sometimes all at the same time.
This is not an exhaustive list. But you’re guaranteed to bump into one or two of these gems on a night out. If you’re lucky. In no particular order:
Ollywood
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Promoter, DJ and general handsome man about town, Ollywood is one of the Kings of the East London scene. He says: “it’s all about tatts and tash.” Look out for the cute pictures of him with his adorable boyfriend.
Daniel Lismore
http://instagram.com/daniellismore
Less party animal, more scene icon, Daniel Lismore turns heads wherever he goes. Named as “London’s most outrageous dresser” by Vogue, he uses his profile for the good of green causes, and has worked alongside the likes of Vivienne Westwood for Cool Earth.
He says: “I don’t see myself as a party animal, I am a social alchemist. I love London because it’s the cultural hub of the world. Some of the greatest minds pop in and out on a regular basis which makes London’s nightlife so unique. I like to bring them all together in one room…”
Ursula Snakes
http://instagram.com/ursulasnakes
One of East London’s most unique drag queens, Ursula Snakes is instantly recognisable with long blonde hair and signature dark make-up. East Bloc is her preferred lair. Expect the unexpected. She says: “I am fire, I am death.”
Jodie Harsh
http://instagram.com/jodieharsh
Arguably the most famous drag queen in the UK, there’s a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to Jodie Harsh. Underneath the huge wigs and glamour is a huge brain – he’s a trained journalist, has his own record label and is the driving force behind the now international clubbing brand, Room Service. With the UK’s version of ‘Drag Race’ coming soon, Miss Harsh is always on the up.
Andrew Moore
http://instagram.com/andrewjohnmoore
This Scottish-Londoner is the poster boy de jour – if you don’t seem him in the latest copy of QX and Boyz each week, there’s something seriously amiss. Mr Moore is a personal trainer by day – he’s also just started DJing, so watch this space… He says: “Try everything once, then try it again just to make sure.”
Sink The Pink
http://instagram.com/sinkthepinklondon
The glitter-infested duo of Amy Zing and Glyn Famous are the crazed and colourful creative force behind Sink The Pink, the trantastic dress-up night where anything goes. With a philosophy of “More is more,” this is THE monthly part in London at the moment. Nothing comes close. Thank God. It took me a month to recover from the last one.
The guys and girls of Sink The Pink deserve a top 10 in their own right, with more colour and creative flair in this gang than there is in entire cities. Here’s their group portrait.
Chris Camplin
http://instagram.com/chriscamplin
One of the hairiest, sexiest, beardy beasts on the scene, Chris Camplin is a model, pogonophile and part of DJ duo Camplin & Vietheer.
You’ll find him playing the likes of Dalston Superstore for the super-fun dress-up party ‘Little Gay Brother Presents…’ He says: “You can never have enough hats, gloves or scarves.”
Issac Jones
http://instagram.com/issacjonesxxx
This handsome Frenchman is the King of Thursday nights, holding court at Room Service and then Gravity. He’s a porn star, model, promotor and dancer, and like Andrew Moore, you’ll rarely find him with his top on. Which is fine with us!
Ray Noir
You’re likely to find this self-styled ‘Prince Of Darkness’ is many of the dark corners of East London’s scene. He’s a DJ and promoter for some of the coolest parties in London and beyond. He says: “Sleep all day, party all night, never grow old and never die!”
James Egan
http://instagram.com/notbeingfunnyright
Londoner James Egan will attend the opening of an envelope if the drinks are free. He’s a writer with A* scene knowledge, working at London gay glossy, QX Magazine. If he ever goes missing, the first place to check would be East Bloc. Main activities include sarcasm, dancing and Spanish men.
Danny Hilton-Music
http://instagram.com/dannyhiltonmusic
Yip, for a special lucky number 11 bonus, that’s me. When I’m not writing for Queerty, I’m recording and performing jazz and house vocals, doing the guest list for club night Blocheads, taking photos, dressing up (and down) and generally causing mayhem in the bars and clubs of London. I’m very good at going out, and staying out. I say: “Sleeping’s cheating.”
Anyone we’ve missed out? Comment below with your suggestions for Gay London party animals…
UrbanDK
Any list of London Party Animals is incomplete without the peerless Jonny Woo … he’s made it an art form
fagburn
What is the point of this?
fagburn
If I send you some photos of my stupid friends will you run it as a feature?
carey579
Does Queerty ever feature a man who is not hairy or tattooed?
tommylees
I’m not sure which is more embarrassing: this list, or the author’s delusional decision to place himself on it.
Billy Budd
Silly post. Self promotion.
Bomo Queebo
I love it because it looks like the 70’s !!!
(after Stonewall & before AIDS)
a time like no other…
(San.Fran. – L.A. – NYC – Bomo.)
BritAus
@carey579: YES ………… ALL THE TIME
gayhayiayjay
@carey579: I hope not.
gayhayiayjay
Awesome
Cobalt Blue
These people are awful. I’m glad I live far, far…far away from them.
gossjam
I can’t work out which is more awful – this list or Danny Hilton’s kitchen. I think we have a winner for the filthiest grill pan known to mankind. It may be mundane, but at least it’s the most human and normal thing on the whole page.
trebornos
There is nothing in all this that would remotely make me wish to go to London – if I didn’t already live here!
DerekR
@fagburn: Um do you actually have 10 friends? Something makes me think that is highly doubtful……
toberlin
ROCKSTARS….love it!!!
jammyB
Urgghhh… dumbest pile of stinky bollox on Queerty. And that’s going up against some pretty stiff competition. Congrats to the ‘writer’-cum-narcissist (Danny Hilton?), for squeezing out this dribbly s**t between liquid meals. Fffrrrrpppp.