Trans Rights Now OPINION: "TERF organisation" to hold annual conference in Brighton - express your concerns! A "TERF organisation" called FiLiA, whose website claims they are challenging “sex-based injustices” (and count JK Rowling among their cherished speakers), is due to hold its annual conference at the Brighton Centre this October. By Contributor • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News May 17 (IDAHOBIT): Global day to celebrate sexual and gender diversities amid rising backlash worldwide Numerous initiatives are taking place worldwide in May to celebrate sexual and gender diversities as part of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). It is expected that events in more than 60 countries and territories worldwide will be registered on the may17. By Contributor • 4 min read
Community News QUEER THE MARLY: “a venue run by and for the Brighton queer community” The Queer The Marly campaign began in the summer of 2021, when the pub’s future was uncertain. Hundreds of testimonials were collected from the community and the building was granted status as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). Due to this status, the community has been given first notice of intent By Contributor • 3 min read
Shopping Spring Has Sprung: time to refresh your pleasure arsenal Spring is here. The days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer, and the world is waking up again. It’s the season of fresh starts, and while you might be thinking about spring cleaning your closet or hitting the gym, there’s another area that deserves a refresh — your sex life. Specifically, it’s By Contributor • 4 min read
Community News MAISIE TROLLETE / DAVID RAVEN: A personal tribute by Paul Kemp from Brighton & Hove Pride David Raven aka Maisie Trollette has been the mainstay at Brighton Pride for as long as I can remember, participated in the Pride community parade and entertained in the Cabaret Tent at Preston Park. David’s passing has stirred fond memories of my own personal journey of growing up in Brighton, Davi By Contributor • 4 min read
Sport Gay footballer Josh Cavallo reveals ongoing daily death threats The Australian athlete, and the first active openly gay male professional footballer, expressed his dismay at the slow pace of progress toward acceptance in the sport. By Contributor • 2 min read
International News Stonewall National Museum Launches New ACT UP Movement Against US Government Overreach “We need to be as bold as our adversaries who do not believe we have it in us to challenge their lawlessness, we know how to activate, knows how to fight for survival and protect hard-earned equality.” By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News OBITUARY: David Raven aka Maisie Trollette (1933 – 2025) “An institution, a legend, and yes, drag royalty.” By Contributor • 5 min read
LGBT History Month Remembering Justin Fashanu: the world’s first openly gay footballer On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, former Norwich and Nottingham Forest striker Justin Fashanu was inducted into the National Football Museum‘s Hall of Fame. As part of the LGBT+ History Month celebrations, the event also coincided with what would have been his 59th birthday. Fashanu was Britain’s fir By Contributor • 4 min read
Community News HAVE YOUR SAY: Help protect Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ venues Brighton & Hove‘s vibrant LGBTQ+ venues are more than just pubs and clubs – they’re essential cultural spaces that provide safe havens, foster community connections, and preserve our city’s proud queer heritage. The current licensing policy consultation presents a crucial opportunity for our LGBTQ+ By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard: local support for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse One in three LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, this might be from an intimate partner or a family member, in many cases it might be both. What is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is a pattern of violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviours from a family member By Contributor • 2 min read
Transgender News Trans activists hold “noise demo” to show solidarity with Zoe Watts, a trans woman currently being held in a male prison wing Words and pictures by Milo Chandler – http://IMDmilo.com Within the bastions of the almost 1,000-year-old Lincoln Castle, a group of trans activists held a ‘noise demo’ to show solidarity with Zoe Watts, a trans woman currently being held in a male prison wing. Standing outside the castle, activists By Contributor • 1 min read
Reviews REVIEW: Brighton Family Panto is a “fabulous” treat This month’s Brighton Family Panto was always going to be the most important one ever for David Hill. As co-writer and producer, David lost his Dame when the phenomenal Jason Sutton, aka Miss Jason, died in April. Jason had already been cast as Dame Nurse Nelly for Sleeping Beauty – so for David, th By Contributor • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Henry Cavill comes out tops as Heartthrob of 2024 in Squirt.org’s sexy recap of the year Squirt.org, an online global community for hookups and cruising for gay, bi and curious men, has just dropped Squirt Unloaded— an annual sexposé on what guys have been up to all year long. The annual report gathered responses from thousands of gay, bi and curious men to uncover current trends in sex By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts Wicked movie-inspired tie-in collection Whether you’re team Elphaba or team Glinda, this collection is your ticket to defying gravity – and looking fierce doing it! By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Local HIV charity Lunch Positive to host World AIDS Day Community Lunch on Sunday, December 1 A special community event is happening on World AIDS Day, Sunday, December 1, and everyone is invited! HIV charity Lunch Positive will be hosting a community lunch where everyone is welcome, inviting all from LGBTQ+ communities, friends and allies. The annual World AIDS Day Community Lunch is provid By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Exploring Trans Woman Art: Themes of Body, Gender, and Transformation in Contemporary Expressions Dive into the world of trans woman art, examining body transformation, gender identity, and self-acceptance in empowering works. Body, Gender, and Transformation: Themes in Trans Women’s Art Trans woman art serves as a vital expression within the broader art world, showcasing the unique experiences By Contributor • 10 min read
Arts Muswell Press calls for submissions for third edition of ‘Queer Life, Queer Love’ They are looking for original voices and brilliant writing which explores characters, stories and experiences beyond the mainstream. Celebrating the fascinating, the forbidden, the subversive, and even the mundane, but in essence, the view from outside By Contributor • 1 min read
Food & Drink Bon appetit! Hervé’s Café is not just somewhere to have breakfast but also brunch, tea, coffee and delicious cake… Hervé’s Café on St James’s Street, Brighton is not just somewhere to have breakfast but also brunch, tea, coffee and delicious cake. Mixing French and British fare, all our dishes are handmade either by ourselves or local artisan always trying to use as many local produces as possible. In the mornin By Contributor • 1 min read
Sport “Football has a problem”: Out and Out Football launches survey to uncover the good, the bad and the ugly of men’s football Words by Adam Haworth from Out and Out Football. Original article HERE. Football – men’s football in particular – has a problem with LGBTQ+ people. It’s why I started Out and Out Football. Despite the challenges we face, across football, there is amazing, dedicated, tireless work going on to change By Contributor • 2 min read
Features & Longread Prison officer from HMP Aylesbury encourages others from the LGBTQ+ community to join the prison service ahead of National Inclusion Week A prison officer from HMP Aylesbury is encouraging others from the LGBTQ+ community to join the prison service and help keep the public safe. Tiffany Dudden, alongside other prison staff, is playing a role in supporting the prison system through challenging times, with prisons until recently close t By Contributor • 2 min read
Shopping The History and Usage of Poppers: A Journey Through Time Poppers, a term used for alkyl nitrites have been around for decades and they show no sign of disappearing anytime soon. With an interesting history weaving through medical innovation and underground culture, it is now a mainstream product enjoyed by many, but not all! We have noticed that we have m By Contributor • 3 min read
Travel GAY GRAN CANARIA: Dunas Map is the most comprehensive reference for gay tourism and travel in Gran Canaria and Maspalomas Planning a trip to Gran Canaria and looking for more information about the local gay scene? As the official gay guide of Maspalomas, Dunas Map is the solution and has all the answers for you. Dunas Map is the most comprehensive reference for gay tourism and travel in Gran Canaria and Maspalomas. The By Contributor • 3 min read
Health “PrEP means I can enjoy sex without thinking about HIV” PrEP is a pill taken by HIV negative people that protects you against HIV. It has been a life-changer for me because it gives me confidence and lets me just enjoy sex. It’s important that we take our sexual health seriously. Not everyone feels like this though. Especially in the Black queer communit By Contributor • 2 min read
