LGBTQ+ News International Family Equality Day kicks off Sunday, May 1 On Sunday, May 1, rainbow families around the world as well as their friends and allies will get together to celebrate the 11th edition of International Family Equality Day – an annual LGBTQ+ awareness day that promotes family equality and human rights for everyone. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts All That Bex to return to the Old Market for a fabulous cabaret event to raise funds for Martin Fisher Foundation All That Bex is back to present another fabulous cabaret event to raise funds for Martin Fisher Foundation on Saturday, July 30 at The Old Market By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs JOBS: Allsorts Youth Project seeks LGBT+ Youth Support Worker Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic LGBT+ Youth Support Worker to induct young people into the project, facilitate groups and offer one-to-one support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts The Great Escape announces first ever LGBTQ+ stage for 2022 The Great Escape announces Rebecca Black, Baby Queen, Claudia Valentina and NOAHFINNCE, as the four artists to play the festival’s first ever LGBTQ+ stage By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Bear Weekend launches merchandise and ticket sales for BBW 2022 Brighton Bear Weekend has announced its 2022 merchandise range is now on sale, along with wristbands and tickets for this year’s Bear Weekend taking place from Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust to pilot new PrEP clinic in Brighton & Hove – PrEP2U Terrence Higgins Trust is piloting a new PrEP clinic in Brighton & Hove. Called PrEP2U, the clinic runs on a Thursday evening between 4-7pm from their office at 61 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Devine Tension to burst onto the Brighton scene with Club Queer Devine Tension is to present Club Queer, a unique cabaret clubland experience, at Club Revenge in Brighton on not one, but THREE Fridays throughout the Brighton Fringe Festival on May 20, May 27 and June 3. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Queer Britain to open its doors with ‘Welcome to Queer Britain’ exhibition on May 5 Go along and enjoy the space and a display of queer lives past and present, which will be shown until the summer. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove to pilot new service – PrEP2U At PrEP2U, you’ll get a full HIV and STI screen, PrEP, plus condoms & lube, advice and information and referrals for support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend presents cheque for £4,000 to Brighton Rainbow Fund Brighton Bear Weekend volunteers gathered last Saturday to present a cheque for £4,000 to the Brighton Rainbow Fund, which distributes funds to LGBTQ+ projects in Brighton & Hove that make a fundamental difference to the lives of hundreds of people in our communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Get your skates on with Trans Can Sport! Trans Can Sport has announced Trans Can Skateboard is back for two sessions – Thursday, April 14 and Thursday, April 21 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News BLAGSS to celebrate 25th Birthday at the Grand Brighton on Saturday, June 25 Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society is to celebrate 25 years by throwing a glittering party in the Empress Suite at Grand Hotel Brighton on Saturday, June 25. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Take a stroll on the new Black Rock boardwalk A stroll along Brighton’s eastern seafront has taken on a new look, with the opening of a new 850 metre boardwalk. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Hullabaloo Quire to present ‘A Glass of Laughter’ with Vyvienne Long and LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Paul Diello Hullabaloo Quire is to present A Glass of Laughter – a collaborative concert with Irish cellist and composer Vyvienne Long and LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Paul Diello on Saturday, May 14 at St George’s Church in Kemptown. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Drag Queen Ruby LaRue joins season two cast of Bell Fibe TV1 series, Pink Is In The character of Ruby LaRue will soon be seen in the halls of Chatsworth Prison on the Canadian comedy series, Pink Is In, created by trans film and TV producer Lisa Crawford. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Global management consulting company Bailey & French donates over £820 to Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced the team at Bailey & French managed to raise more than £270 for the charity at their car boot sale at the end of February, which was then double matched, bringing the total to over £820. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New report unpacks key approaches to boosting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the tourism industry The report, DEI Strategies for a Stronger Global Tourism Industry, uncovers some of reasons for socially responsible growth across the travel market, and practical ways DEI can help build both successful businesses and stronger communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Opt-out HIV testing launches at Royal Sussex County Hospital’s Emergency Department All patients who attend A&E at Royal Sussex County Hospital will now be screened for HIV when having routine blood tests, unless they choose to opt out By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Over 80 LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations pull out of government’s planned international LGBT conference Over 80 LGBTQ+ organisations and groups, including Stonewall and LGBT Foundation, have pulled out of the UK government’s Safe To Be Me conference due to the government’s u-turn on banning trans conversion therapy. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Chris Jepson and Rory Finn to cycle 50km in Brighton & Hove for Trans Can Sport Trans Can Sport creates a safe space for trans people to use freely, and provide a supportive environment that allows people to connect with their bodies in a positive way By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Feature on the cover of Scene magazine – ‘Out & About’ Are you an LGBTQ+ drag performer, musician, comedian, community changemaker? If so we’d love to hear from you! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Internationally renowned street artist Cbloxx to unveil mural in Leeds dedicated to the progress made towards LGBTQ+ inclusivity in football ‘The Peacock’ champions the inclusivity advancements made by Leeds United Football Club LGBTQ+ group Marching Out Together By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust’s Ribbon Walk Brighton raises over £8,000 The Ribbon Walk Brighton, organised by HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, yesterday raised over £8,000 and saw people come together in the fight against HIV By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Raconteur launches FREE business journalism course for underrepresented voices The 12-week course, designed to find, train and nurture a new generation of business journalists from communities that are underrepresented in media – particularly business journalism, will be hosted virtually and can be slotted around existing commitments and work schedules. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
