George and Somchai get married on the eve of Brighton Pride 2015 Community News George Montague, the ‘Oldest Gay in the Village’, has died George Montague, who rose to national and international prominence when he took to his mobility scooter and appeared on the Brighton & Hove Pride parade as the ‘Oldest Gay in the Village’, has died By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove Pride supports new LGBTQ+ work for Brighton Fringe 2022 Brighton & Hove Pride has awarded five bursaries to performers/producers in the LGBTQ+ community or allies creating work with an LGBTQ+ narrative for Brighton Fringe 2022, which takes place in May. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Brighton landmarks to light up in support of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Town Hall and the Mazda Fountain are to be lit in purple on Saturday, March 19 in support of the World Against Racism day of action, and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Monday, March 21 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Ask For Clive announces the return of Pub Pride in May The scale of Pub Pride 2022 is set to be even larger, with 2021’s inaugural venues returning, many new sign ups, major partners and iconic venues getting onboard. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Cabaret at Affinity Bar Brighton raises £1,200+ for Ukraine Cabaret stars and the community came together at Affinity Bar in Brighton last night to raise funds and collect essential items for the people of Ukraine. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Call for businesses to share experiences of supporting LGBTQ+ staff Iain Anderson, the UK Government’s LGBT Business Champion, is calling on global and UK employers to share their stories of making workplaces welcoming for LGBTQ+ staff By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Drag and cabaret royalty take over Ironworks Studios with Vada Cabaret Features performances from Miss Jason – UK drag queen and everyone’s favourite pantomime dame; Kara Van Park – all round entertainer who’s all about the bass; Ophelia Payne – big hair, big personality; and host, vocal powerhouse Billie Gold. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Marlborough Productions to present Live Art Social on Friday, April 1 Marlborough Productions is to return with its first live performance event since 2020 at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts on Friday, April 1 from 8pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts NETTA to headline InterPride’s ‘Silence to Solidarity’ Global Concert on Saturday, March 19 The concert is to support the needs of global LGBTQ+ communities and queer activists in Ukraine By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts In the Key of Q, the UK podcast series featuring music and conversation with queer musicians from around the world, returns for a second series over the next 13 weeks This week, presenter Dan Hall’s guest is DJ, music artist, producer, rapper, and dancer QBoy who has five independent releases under his belt, and has helped lead the way for diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQ community and hip-hop. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Paul Taylor-Burr in his rainbow cowboy hat Health Man behind Crawley Pride dusts off his rainbow cowboy hat for Brain Tumour Research Paul will be taking part in the Brain Tumour Research charity’s Wear a Hat Day, an annual fundraiser and awareness day which takes place towards the end of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, on March 25. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Trans Voices, the UK’s first professional trans+ choir, launches with documentary Trans Voices aims to explore and widen the possibilities and routes for vocalists outside of the gender binary By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove Pride announces spring collection of shows for Pride at the Ironworks with discounted early bird tickets for most shows The Bitten Peach, The Cocoa Butter Club, Lorraine Bowen, Alfie Ordinary, Paul Diello and many more will perform as part of the year-round cultural LGBTQ+ festival at Ironworks Studios in Brighton By Graham Robson • 5 min read
LGBTQ+ News Peter Tatchell stages protest at Commonwealth Day service Peter Tatchell was on Monday, March 14 threatened with arrest when he tried to stage a one-person silent peaceful protest for LGBTQ+ rights outside Westminster Abbey as Commonwealth leaders arrived for the annual Commonwealth Day service. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Themed sessions with LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut These sessions are a great opportunity to chat to trained volunteers and staff about specific issues and identities though the instant message service on the MindOut website. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Peer Action Community Peer Action to hold Annual General Meeting on Friday, March 18 Peer Action, the peer-led organisation that promotes wellbeing through a variety of activities for people living with HIV, will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Zoom on Friday, March 18 from 4pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Oska Bright Film Festival returns this week! The festival kicks off with ‘Queer Freedom and Women in Film’ at Depot, Lewes on Wednesday, March 16 from 7pm. This opening night screening celebrates the incredible talents of women and the queer community. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News New telephone befriending to help battle loneliness among LGBTQ+ older people National charity Re-engage is launching a free telephone befriending service for older LGBTQ+ people who are especially vulnerable to loneliness, given decades of stigma and discrimination By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Peccadillo Pictures offers trio of world dramas reflecting diversity of LGBTQ+ lives at BFI Flare Peccadillo Pictures is to be screening a trio of films that reflect the wide diversity of LGBTQ+ experiences at this year’s BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival that runs March 16 – 27 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News InterPride’s Silence to Solidarity Global Concert to support needs of global LGBTQ+ community and queer activists in Ukraine To support the needs of global LGBTQ+ communities and queer activists in Ukraine, InterPride will be hosting the Silence to Solidarity Global Virtual Concert on Saturday, March 19 from 7pm By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Get your Covid vaccination with Terrence Higgins Trust Get your Covid-19 vaccination with HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust at THT Brighton, 61 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE on Monday, March 14 from 10.30am – 2.30pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New app launches for those seeking LGBTQ+ support Jake Hambleton and Graham Reese have co-founded RoundaboutUK, a free app to act as a one stop shop for those seeking sources of LGBTQ+ support By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council to ‘make public art a priority’ New guidance to encourage developers to incorporate public art into new city developments at the earliest design stages, is being considered by Brighton & Hove councillors this week By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Author ‘banned from talking about his YA books’ at Catholic school “The result is that children, including LGBT children, are missing out on learning that LGBT people should be celebrated, and their relationships should be respected just like those of straight people.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
