Community News “An incredible sum.” Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers donate £15,000 to Sussex Beacon from fundraisers held following the passing of LGBTQ+ community champion, Jason Sutton (Miss Jason) LGBTQ+ venues Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers in London have announced a fabulous £15,000 has been donated to local HIV charity Sussex Beacon from joint fundraisers held earlier this year, following the passing of the community champion and drag icon Jason Sutton (Miss Jason). In a joint statem By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Exhibitions MARILYN – The Exhibition: a rare and unprecedented glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe The UK premiere of MARILYN – The Exhibition will offer a rare and unprecedented glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe when it opens for a limited run at Arches London Bridge this October. From love letters, satin robes and timeless outfits to vintage shoes, make-up and accessories, this m By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News A huge £52,000 raised through Mermaids’ urgent appeal to continue supporting trans youth to grow and thrive Mermaids, the charity supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families, has thanked its supporters after a huge £52,000 was raised through its urgent appeal to help support trans youth to grow and thrive. Writing on social media, the charity said: “We did it. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Friends “shocked and heartbroken” after lesbian couple murdered in South Africa Nombulelo Bhixa, 28, and Minenhle Ngcobo, 22 – a young lesbian couple – have been murdered in South Africa, allegedly by the former male partner of one of the victims. According to media reports, on 27 August, the women were approached by Ngcobo’s ex-boyfriend before an argument ensued, during which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Sutton United Football Club, which recently signed trans Scottish goalkeeper Blair Hamilton, postpones match due to concerns around “wellbeing and safety of players” Sutton United Football Club, which recently signed trans Scottish goalkeeper Blair Hamilton, has revealed their women’s team fixture against Ebbsfleet United on Sunday, September 1 was postponed because of concerns around the safety and wellbeing of their players. The club defended the addition of H By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Legendary singer-songwriter Sade to return with new single, ‘Young Lion’ – a tribute to her trans son, Izaak Legendary singer-songwriter Sade is to return with new single, Young Lion – her first song in years, which is a tribute to her trans son, Izaak. The song is set to appear on a benefit album titled Transa, which will be released to raise awareness for trans and non-binary artists. Released on Novembe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ equality charity disappointed in Scottish Government’s “lack of commitment” to introduce Conversion Practices Bill Equality Network, a national LGBTQ+ equality and human rights charity, has expressed its disappointed after the Scottish Government gave no firm commitment to a timeline for legislating on Conversion Practices in Scotland in the Programme for Government announced on Wednesday, September 4. The chari By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Man “hell-bent on violence” convicted of grievous bodily harm after attacking gay man during Bournemouth Pride Ivan Browne, 26, who was “hell-bent on violence”, has been convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent after assaulting a gay man who was leaving Bournemouth Pride with his boyfriend. The incident, which occurred at Meyrick Park in the evening on 9 July 2022, saw Browne yell at the v By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Daniel Craig talks about “touching, real and natural” gay love scenes in new film, ‘Queer’ Daniel Craig attended a photocall for his new film Queer – an adaptation of a novella by American writer William Burroughs – during the annual Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, September 3. The actor, 56, was seen larking around with his co-star Drew Starkey, 30, as they promoted the same-sex romance By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Lucy Davies announced as the new Chief Executive of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Lucy Davies has been announced as the new Chief Executive of Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival. Lucy joins Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival from her role as Executive Director at the Young Vic Theatre, where she has overseen major productions such as a 24-hour non-stop performance of The Second Wom By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run raises £6,000 for Brighton Rainbow Fund This year’s Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run, which took place in Hove Park on August 4, raised £6,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund, which distributes funds raised within the community as grants to local LGBTQ+ and HIV projects. This year’s event was bigger, better, louder and prouder than ever! Organis By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Oliver Marmon LGBTQ+ News Oliver Marmon, fiancé of Union J star Jaymi Hensley, died from head injuries after falling from a hotel window, a coroner has revealed Oliver Marmon, the fiancé of Union J star Jaymi Hensley, died from head injuries after falling from a hotel window, a coroner has revealed. Oliver, 33, died in the early hours of August 12 after falling 30 feet from the third floor of the Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Paramedics an By Graham Robson • 2 min read
