Health “You get what you pay for”. Terrence Higgins Trust responds to data showing sexual health services at ‘breaking point’ New data from the Local Government Association has shown that almost every council in England and Wales has seen a rise in gonorrhoea since 2017 while sexual health services face ‘unprecedented increases in demand’. With nearly three quarters (71%) of councils also seening increases in syphilis diag By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music British newcomer Dan Aura launches new era with hook-driven new track, ‘Rewritten’ Rising British newcomer Dan Aura has embarked on an exciting new era for 2024 with new single, hook-driven triumph, Rewritten, released globally today (Friday, January 26). A lesson in pure pop mastery, the track builds from a harmonic piano riff into full production, clapping beats and impressive f By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans swimmer Lia Thomas takes legal action against World Aquatics Lia Thomas, 25, a trans swimmer who rose to global prominence by becoming the first transgender athlete to win a NCAA college title, is taking legal action against World Aquatics. Thomas, who has not raced since 2022 following a rule change by the governing body, is taking legal action in a bid to c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Musical Theatre Take a chance on a happy ending… Iconic pop band STEPS announces Here & Now musical to premiere in Birmingham in November Iconic UK pop band Steps has announced the world premiere of HERE & NOW, a brand-new musical using their iconic music, with an original book by Shaun Kitchener. HERE & NOW, which will open at The Alexandra, Birmingham for a limited engagement from 9 – 24 November 2024, will feature Steps’ most belov By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Froot.tv announces premiere of Dating Unlocked on Valentine’s Day With February being the month of love, Froot.tv has announced the perfect accompaniment to your night of romance with all-new programming centred around love, lust, and platonic love. On the big day itself, Froot.tv is premiering the all-new second season of Dating Unlocked, with a new crop of lover By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Astrid Palmer, LGBTQ+ domestic violence advocate at Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, attends House of Commons reception to celebrate fund which supports projects that provide a safety net for survivors of domestic abuse A Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard expert recently attended a parliamentary reception to celebrate a fund which supports projects that provide a safety net for survivors of domestic abuse. Astrid Palmer, an LGBTQ+ specialist, independent domestic violence advocate, was among guests invited to the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News He’s Got Your Back! Joe Lycett to headline National Student Pride He’s Got Your Back! Comedian and television presenter Joe Lycett will headline the National Student Pride main stage on Saturday, February 24. In conversation with Suzi Ruffell, Lycett will discuss his life and career in an interview in partnership with Attitude at National Student Pride, which is t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Peccadillo Pictures announces new film releases – from sex influencers in Argentina, to finding love in French borstals! Peccadillo Pictures has prepared a thought-provoking, life-affirming journey through LGBTQ+ communities with a series of new film releases. You can follow sex influencers from Argentina, find love in French borstals, and get ready for a happy ending to a popular gay short film collection. These are By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Exhibitions The Queer Beach: a mixed-media exhibition at Brighton’s Jubilee Library, curated by Socially Engaged Art Salon The Queer Beach, a mixed-media exhibition curated by Socially Engaged Art Salon (SEAS), which explores the strong connection between queer people and culture and the seaside, is to show in Brighton’s Jubilee Library foyer gallery from Monday, January 29 – Sunday, February 11. The exhibition, which c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Proud Studios CIC and Trans Pride Brighton & Hove launch new collaboration celebrating inaugural Trans+ History Week Beyond the Binary – The Spectrum Of Trans Joy is a group portrait project celebrating the inaugural Trans+ History Week, which is to take place May 6-12, capturing authentic joy, empowering the transgender community by promoting social cohesion, community spirit, and visibility. In the realm of soci By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News ‘Blackstage Talks: Breaking Moulds’: in-person event at The Common Press to discuss issues facing the pole dancing industry and how to do better as a community Blackstage, founded by pro pole artist, instructor, activist, Leila Davis, will launch Blackstage Talks – an in-person event to discuss issues facing the pole industry and how to do better as a community – on Saturday, February 10 at queer bookshop The Common Press, London. Blackstage Talks: Breakin By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Pipeline fundraiser for trans charity the Clare Project on February 3 On Saturday, February 3 Brighton’s iconic punk venue Pipeline will host three genre bending artists, performing in aid of Brighton trans charity, the Clare Project. Opening the event is Suzie from the Tanning Salon, bringing fun and punchy hyper-pop tinged punk, then it’s Veles the Menace – biotech By Graham Robson • 1 min read
