News Labour councillor criticises Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council for ‘turning blind eye’ to Saudi Arabia trip Labour has criticised the reaction of the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council to news that the CEO of the Royal Pavilion & Museum Trust recently took a trip to Saudi Arabia, as part of Nadine Dorries MP’s cultural exchange initiative. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Samir H Arts Elska shares the queer bodies and voices of the men of Bern, Switzerland This is Elska’s first time in Switzerland; a beautiful country full of beautiful people that are presented in a beautiful publication through a combination of intimate photography and honest storytelling. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News YouGov poll shows majority of Welsh people support a ban on trans conversion therapy in Wales New YouGov polling shows majority support for banning conversion therapy for both sexual orientation and gender identity in Wales. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Upcoming show from Emma Frankland to tackle trans history and controversy Emma Frankland tackles the current media fascination with trans lives, and interrogates the controversial biotechnology of hormone replacement therapy in Hearty at Pavilion Theatre, Worthing on Saturday, May 21 at 8pm. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Acquittal of police officers in Greek LGBTQ+ activist killing ‘beggars belief’, say Amnesty Zak Kostopoulos, queer activist and drag artist, was brutally beaten by two men after entering a jewellery shop in central Athens in 2018. According to Amnesty International, footage showed four police officers using unnecessary force to arrest the activist as he lay dying. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The DIVA Power List has arrived, celebrating 100 fabulous trailblazers doing their bit for their community The DIVA Power List celebrates LGBTQI women and non-binary people across screen, music, sport and more By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Todrick Hall pays homage to the art of vogueing in ‘Pre-Madonna’ Powerhouse entertainer Todrick Hall has released Pre-Madonna, an uplifting dance anthem taken from his forthcoming album Algorhythm, prior to performing at Brighton & Hove Pride on Saturday, August 6. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton Bear Weekend announces ‘The Dirty Show’ with ‘Where the Bears Are’ creator Ben Zook Ben Zook, from the hit gay web series Where the Bears Are, plays Skyler Gentry – America’s favourite actor, singer, dancer, psychic… He’s really dirty, really gay, and performs original raunchy songs and ‘psychic readings’ with audience members! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News You’re invited to take part in LGBTQ+ Substance Use and Treatment Experiences survey! The research study will explore drug and alcohol use and experiences of treatment in the UK’s LGBTQ+ population By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Peccadillo Pictures announces release of Israeli LGBTQ+ film, THE SWIMMER Adam Kalderon’s film will be released in selected cinemas on May 5 and on DVD and On Demand on May 16. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Carly Rae Jepsen to headline Bristol Pride on Saturday, July 9 The multi-million selling, number 1 artist, will perform hits from her extensive back-catalogue By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Gay brain tumour patient launches podcast exploring what it is like to live with brain cancer Martin Heaney was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in November last year after he banged his head and, on the advice of friends, who were concerned about small changes in his behaviour, decided to go to A&E. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE: ‘Quilt and Croissant’ by Geoff Saunders Comic monologue inspired by a stay at a Brighton B&B, addresses open relationships within the gay community By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Peer Action Community News “The plan is to work with Sussex Beacon to create a future for Peer Action’s legacy to continue.” Statement released on the future of Peer Action While Peer Action is to cease as an independent organisation, it will work with Sussex Beacon for their legacy to continue By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Queer East Film Festival announces full programme for its third edition in May Queer East Film Festival, which shows rarely seen queer cinema from East and Southeast Asia, has announced the full programme for its third edition, which runs from May 18 to 29 in London. By Graham Robson • 6 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bourne This Way, Eastbourne-based LGBTQ+ parents’ support group, made Community Interest Company Bourne This Way is a friendly and inclusive space, offering activities for group members such as fitness sessions, entertainment and therapy. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Hackney Brewery to re-release charity beer, Unicorn Rodeo A portion of the proceeds from Hackney Brewery’s Unicorn Rodeo beer will be donated to Switchboard, the LGBTQ+ helpline By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT Youth Scotland report finds ‘life getting worse’ for LGBTQ+ young people Over 1,000 young people responded to the Life in Scotland report, which the LGBTQ+ youth charity say is the biggest piece of research to date focusing on Scottish LGBTQ+ young people By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Queer/in/g Nature exhibition by Socially Engaged Art Salon at the Ledward Centre The exhibition includes photography, short films, digital art, documentation of queer interventions in the countryside and a large-scale immersive room installation. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride Run 10k to return to London on Saturday, September 17 This year, Pride Run 10k has chosen Micro Rainbow International Foundation as selected charity. The charity works globally to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people achieve their full potential in life. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches new resource: ‘Allsorts of Visibility: Celebrating South Asian LGBT+ People’ “To me, it’s about representation, visibility, positivity, empowerment and normalising our presence. Plus, showing diversity within PoC communities, because we are not a monolith.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE: Lachlan Werner’s ‘Voices of Evil’ Ventriloquism as you’ve never seen before… a hilarious sell-out queer horror. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ journalists urged to share career experiences for new project LGBTQ+ journalists are being urged to come forward and discuss their experiences in the media for the new Journalist Like Me project, which aims to share experiences, advice and stories about people from the LGBTQ+ community’s media careers By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Hackney Brewery to host Queer Brewing’s third birthday party Queer Brewing is celebrating turning three with a birthday party at Hackney Brewery’s High Hill Tap & releasing a series of special collaboration beers By Graham Robson • 2 min read
