Arts Carmine Amoroso launches crowdfunding campaign LGBT activist filmmaker Carmine Amoroso launches crowdfunding campaign for post production cost on his documentary, PORN TO BE FREE, a provocative political documentary that explores the sexual revolution from the 70s and 80s, through the genesis of porn, from the first magazines and photoshoots to By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
International News $100,000 to Change LGBTI Lives – Vote Now! The International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHR) need your vote! CREDO Mobile will give them a much-needed grant this month – but your votes will determine how much they get, up to a staggering total of $100,000. When LGBTI people are in need, the IGLHRC answers their call. Your vote, By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
General News Sound Tennis, Pole Fitness and Freestyle Frisbee to debut at TAKEPART TAKEPART festival kicks off on June 20, offering attendees the chance to TAKEPART in a wide range of sports and activities. The event, will take place in Preston Park, and aims to offer a selection of activities that are collectively accessible to people of all ages and abilities. From traditional s By Alice Blezard • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Take That in Dublin Jason Orange followed Robbie Williams in September last year and left the band, leaving Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald to go it alone. The show began with support from X Factor contestant and ‘Ghost’ singer Ella Henderson, who wowed the crowd with her powerful vocals. Ella gave an impressi By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
General News Petition calls for ban on wild animals in circuses A petition is calling for three Conservative parliamentary candidates to stop blocking a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses if they are re-elected. Dozens of animals are still kept in captivity and used in travelling circuses around the UK including lions, tigers, zebras and camels. And yet, By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts Laughter abounds in Eastbourne Eastbourne is set to be a go-to destination for fans of comedy this summer. Eastbourne Theatres will see Michael McIntyre, Alan Carr, Ruby Wax & Joe Pasquale take to the stage, amongst many other well-known comedians. Dara O’Briain starts the ball rolling on May 8, with his show Crowd Tickler. One o By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
General News Paddle Round The Pier 2015 With Summer just round the corner, on July 4 and 5, the worlds biggest charity beach festival is set to take place once again. Paddle Round The Pier is an annual event that celebrates all things to do with beach sports and lifestyle. The free event has previously seen visitor numbers of over 50,000 By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts Magazine printed in HIV+ blood fronts anti stigma campaign Progressive German men’s lifestyle mag Vangardist has printed it’s latest edition using HIV+ blood in a bid to ‘end the social stigma’ that is associated with the virus. In a new campaign headed by Saatchi & Saatchi Switzerland for Vangardist, the magazine – which is a leading men’s monthly in Germa By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
General News Trading Standards issue safety warning A warning has been issued by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Trading Standard Service because of concerns that a potentially harmful substance – labelled as a Miracle Mineral Solution – could have been on sale at an event in Sussex over this Bank Holiday weekend. Trading Standards have been made awar By Alice Blezard • 1 min read
General News Huge support for rent reductions Nearly 3,000 people in Brighton & Hove have signed a petition calling for fair rents and more security for tenants in private rented homes. The petition organised by the local Living Rent Campaign also calls for: · an end the Governments Right to Buy scheme which has led to the sale of more than 1.7 By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Anti-bullying charity celebrate landmark achievement Leading anti-bullying charity Diversity Role Models celebrate the delivery of their 1000th workshop. Diversity Role Models is a ground-breaking charity that provides workshops within UK schools with the aim of tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. Since the charity was founded in 2 By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
International News LGBT Workplace Inclusion Leaves Much To Be Desired The 2014 Workplace Pride Foundation’s Global Benchmark Survey finds that many employers still have a long way to go before the inclusion of LGBT people in the workplace is a reality. The Workplace Pride Foundation is an Amsterdam-based not-for-profit organization, which has worked for 9 years to inc By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
