Features & Longread DJ Tony de Vit: A Life, A Legacy Tony de Vit almost single-handedly laid the foundations of a whole new sound and era in the world of dance music. In the space of just a few years, following many years of being a DJ, he produced some of the world’s best known and loved dance music, performing to masses of fans all across the globe. By Contributor • 2 min read
HIV UK’s largest survey of people living with HIV reveals high satisfaction with treatment and care, but stigma and mental health conditions remain prevalent People living with HIV continue to report a high level of satisfaction with their HIV care service and treatment, a new survey by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) into those living with the virus has found. Despite this, the survey also shows that levels of stigma remain high with one in 25 (4. By Contributor • 5 min read
Music Queer music artist Andrew Flynn releases emotionally charged new single, ‘Narcissist’ Rising queer music sensation, Andrew Flynn, has unveiled a powerful and deeply resonant track titled Narcissist. Known for infusing ’80s/’90s nostalgia with a contemporary edge, Andrew draws from personal experiences to craft a melodic journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. Hailing from the By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Violence against women and gender minorities: THE SORORITY launches first secure community to keep everybody safe everywhere in the world THE SORORITY, an app and online community has launched worldwide, gathering over 80,000 members to help women and individuals from gender minorities protect each other and act against any form of violence, including physical assault, harassment, isolation, discrimination, and domestic. Born in Franc By Contributor • 2 min read
Music ALL THAT JAZZ by Simons Adams Hope everybody had a joyous Christmas, and is looking forward to a jazzier new year! Here are six stunners to keep you entertained. IDRIS ACKAMOOR & THE PYRAMIDS: Afro Futuristic Dreams (Strut). The long-running Pyramids, regularly formed and reformed since their birth in the early 1970s, return wit By Contributor • 4 min read
Community News Funeral of Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran to be held at Woodvale Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday, January 17 The funeral of Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran, who sadly passed away last month, will be held at Woodvale Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday, January 17 at 2.30pm. The cortege is expected to leave from outside Legends Hotel at 2pm and after the funeral the wake will be held at Charles Street Tap from 3.3 By Contributor • 1 min read
Features & Longread Breaking Barriers: Fostering Inclusivity for LGBTQ+ Individuals in Care Homes Care homes play a pivotal role in providing support and assistance to elderly individuals, including those from the LGBTQ+ community. By Contributor • 5 min read
International News Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist in critical condition after stabbing Steven Kabuye, a prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist in Uganda, where sexual minorities have faced a wave of abuse since an anti-gay law was enacted last year, was stabbed on Wednesday, January 3, and is in critical condition, his organisation, Coloured Voices Media Foundation-Truth to LGBTQ+ Uganda, s By Contributor • 1 min read
Health and Beauty NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: Exercise for the body and the mind Words by Kemptown-based health and fitness personal trainer PatDPersonalTrainer. I became a health and fitness personal trainer because of how good exercising made me feel. For as long as I can remember fitness and good mental health has always been and still is a very challenging and essential part By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Gender-queer sober clubbing event at Komedia on Sunday, January 14 Words by Vernon Collins at TransSober Dry January is here, it can be extremely hard staying away from drugs and alcohol when so much of life revolves around them, and living a marginalised community that constantly having to fight for our right to exist and live as true ourselves, Finding sober act By Contributor • 2 min read
Reviews REVIEW: ‘Cinderella’ with Jason Sutton and other Brighton favourites It’s two hours of traditional slapstick panto family fun – and it’s running until December 30 in a Brighton seafront hotel. Cinderella – produced by Hove’s E3 – is playing to packed audiences at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. Ellie Earl plays the lead role with charm and confidence as By Contributor • 1 min read
Health “Concerning” rise in cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella sonnei infections, mainly in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced there has been a “concerning” rise in cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella sonnei infections, mainly in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). Since the beginning of 2023, the number of extensively-antibiotic resi By Contributor • 2 min read
