Young LGBT+ people in care ‘SpeakOut’ New film reveals the experiences of young LGBT+ people coming out while in the care system. The six-minute animation promotes the findings of SpeakOut, a national study led by researchers at the University of East Anglia’s (UEA) Centre for Research on Children and Families (CRCF). By Alice Blezard • 3 min read
New handbook for LGBTQ European travel destinations In collaboration with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Foundation (IGLTAF), The European Travel Commission (ETC) publishes its first study on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer travel segment. THE Handbook, authored by Peter Jordan of Gen C Traveller, aims to help po By Alice Blezard • 3 min read
Arts New book delves into performance and identity Reader in dance at Edge Hill University authors new book and two high-profile book chapters, exploring various aspects of performance and identity including drag, contemporary dance and queer art-making. The book, Mesearch and the Performing Body, is written by Dr Mark Edward and is an anthology of By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts Women Over 50 Film Festival unveil 2017 programme With just under two weeks to go until the Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF), organisers unveil the full programme of films and events for the third festival plus an announcement of celebrity endorsement from award-winning Sussex-based actress Greta Scacchi. The Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF), By Alice Blezard • 3 min read
Arts Pride in London announce line-up of events during London Pride Festival Showcasing the full spectrum of London and its LGBT+ communities, this year’s London Pride festival will celebrate the true diversity of London’s art, history, theatre, film and music from June 24 – July 9. The theme of the Pride parade on Saturday, July 8 is Love Happens Here. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: BFI Flare LGBT Film Festival announce 2017 programme BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival has unveiled its 31st edition’s full programme. One of the most significant and long-standing film events in the world’s LGBT calendar, BFI Flare will present over 50 features, more than 100 shorts and a wide range of special events, guest appearances, discussion By Alice Blezard • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: HOTBED – A Festival of Sex We live in a world saturated with sexual imagery – but how often do we talk about sex as it’s really felt, experienced or imagined? And why is theatre so seldom a part of that conversation? Hotbed is the Camden People’s Theatre’s brand new festival of sex: three weeks of adventurous performance guar By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
General News Charity calls for dating industry to make reporting safety concerns easier Independent research has found that a third of online daters have been concerned for their personal safety when communicating online or meeting potential partners from a dating website or app. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts SHORTFLIX: New filmmaking opportunity for young adults SHORTFLIX is for aspiring filmmakers aged 18-25 who are not in full-time education, employment or training, and have an idea for a short film that tells their own story or that of their community, heritage, identity or area. By Alice Blezard • 3 min read
Arts 100 new artists for The Great Escape Having already signed-up some of the most hotly tipped musicians for 2017 in September, including Rag’ n’ Bone Man, Ray BLK, Cabbage and Nilüfer Yanya, The Great Escape (TGE) have announced a further 100 artists playing the festival for new music this year. By Alice Blezard • 4 min read
Health Health Trust employees wear Rainbow Lanyards When he was younger, David Van De Velde had no one to turn to on Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) matters. That’s why the clinical team leader, and qualified mental health nurse wears the rainbow lanyard with pride. The following is an excerpt of an article that will appear in full in By Alice Blezard • 3 min read
Arts LGBT HISTORY MONTH: Stuart Milk to launch ‘OUTing the Past’ at Manchester event International human rights activist and co-founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, Stuart Milk kicks off OUTing the Past, a day of events celebrating LGBT+ activism at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, on February 26. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
