Arts Trans folk and creativity in the arts in Brighton May 2015: another mixed-weather Spring, mixed-bag Election, mixed-media Festival and Fringe. The Arts scene continues loud and proud (rain or shine) in the People’s Republic of Brighton and Hove – with Trans persons making their mark on the varied and vibrant cultural life of the City. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Sound of Music The hills will come alive once again with The Sound of Music, as the much loved musical returns to Eastbourne in a brand new production at the Congress Theatre from Monday 13 – Saturday July 18. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts BOOK PREVIEW: HIV Happy by Paul Thorn Award-nominated author Paul Thorn has launched his new book, a self-help guide to living with HIV, dedicating his latest work to a very special friend – Glenn Thomas, victim of Malaysian flight MH17. By Contributor • 1 min read
Health OBITUARY: Professor Martin Fisher With the death of Martin Fisher on April 20 2015, the world of HIV lost one of its brightest stars. Although he is mourned globally, his loss is of course felt most keenly by his partner Adrian and his family, as well as friends, colleagues and patients here in Brighton and Hove. By Contributor • 5 min read
Arts Obituary: Peter Lindars Peter Steven Lindars passed away on April 20, 2015. He was born to Maeve Lindars and the late Michael Cheevers on July 2 1970, at North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton. He attended Chesterfield Junior and then Enfield Grammar schools, before leaving school to work for Bairstow Eves Estate Agency in L By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Art exhibition: Images of Masculine Males Artist Mike Thorn will be presenting an exhibition of his work at the Honeysett Gallery during Brighton Bear Weekender. Mike was born and lived in London for most of my life, but recently relocated to Saltdean in Sussex – and he is loving it! He specialises in drawing and painting heavier, masculine By Contributor • 2 min read
Health HIV charity commemorates Terry Higgins 70th birthday Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) commemorates Terrence Higgin’s 70th birthday with launch of five centres dedicated to over 50s living with HIV. To mark Terry Higgin’s 70th birthday, THT, the UK’s leading sexual health and HIV charity has rolled out a national programme – Health Wealth and Happiness Pro By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘Quiche’ by Frank McHugh John and his partner Jenny are having a dinner party, but their minds are far from being preoccupied with wine, casual chit-chat and over cooked quiche. John intends to make an exciting but delicate proposition to their guests Jo and Jake, a proposition that Jenny herself has reluctantly accepted. Q By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Ladies’ Rock – UK Tour! Direct from Australia, LADIES’ ROCK is “one of the most exciting musical experiences to hit UK theatres in many years.” Featuring one of the finest female talents in the world today – Sydney’s premier singer/songwriter, Nicki Gillis – this stage show features some of Britain’s top musicians in a two By Contributor • 3 min read
Features & Longread ‘Dare2Care’ launches ‘GoFundMe’ campaign to stop LGBTQ bullying How many of us would love to see an end to LGBTQ-focused bullying in schools? Despite the great strides in equality happening worldwide, homophobic insults, aimed at LGBTQ youth, or youth who are perceived to be LGBTQ, are not going away. Ohio based non-profit organisation, Dare2Care, is dedicated t By Contributor • 3 min read
Features & Longread An Irishman’s view on Same Sex Marriage Mark Hodge is well know to people in Brighton and Hove as a pianist and musical director. He now lives, works and plays in the South of France and wants to share his thoughts on the upcoming vote in the Irish Parliament on same sex marriage. On May 22 the Republic of Ireland votes on whether to reco By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Brit Floyd – Space & Time World Tour Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show, returns to Europe in 2015 to present its Space & Time World Tour, its most ambitious show to date; with a spectacular new light show, and an even bigger stage production. Celebrating five decades of Pink Floyd; from their creation in 1965 right thro By Contributor • 2 min read
