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
Brighton Hove City Council News Brighton & Hove City Council joins other city councils to call for continuation of Household Support Fund Brighton & Hove City Council has joined four other councils across the country to lobby the government for urgent confirmation that Household Support will continue past March 31. Together with Lambeth Council, Plymouth City Council, Southampton City Council and Bristol City Council, the council has By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Woody Cook Community News Woody Cook confirmed as Brighton Half Marathon Youth Race starter for 2024 race DJ and presenter Woody Cook is to start the Youth Race, part of this year’s Brighton Half Marathon, which returns on Sunday, February 25. On starting the Youth Race, a one-mile course designed for junior runners aged 7-17 located on Hove Prom, Woody said: “I have run the Brighton Half Marathon many By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Kemptown coffee shop owner set to become the first tenant of newly renovated Temple at Black Rock Kemptown coffee shop owner Philip Cundall is set to become the first tenant of the newly renovated Temple at Black Rock and is delighted to be opening his second coffee shop in the city. Philip has run Portland in Kemptown for the past six years and is now taking on the lease of this historic […] By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Film Runs in the Family, starring trans actor Gabe Gabriel, nominated for top award at 35th GLAAD Media Awards Giant Films and Fae Pictures has announced its father-son queer road trip drama, Runs in the Family, has been nominated for Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards which will take place on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles. Ian Gabriel (Ludik, Four Corners) and Gabe Gabriel (No By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans golfer Hailey Davidson takes another step towards realising her dream of competing on the LPGA after winning NXXT Women’s Classic Hailey Davidson, 30, a trans golfer has taken another step towards realising her dream of competing on the LPGA after winning the NXXT Women’s Classic at the Mission Inn Resort and Club. Originally from Scotland but now based in Florida, Davidson played on the men’s team at Wilmington University, be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Photographer Ming de Nasty launches exhibition SEE ME, which aims to change stereotypes around older LGBTQ+ people living in Shropshire Photographer Ming de Nasty has launched SEE ME, an exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, which aims to change stereotypes around older LGBTQ+ people living in Shropshire. Ming, 61, who has been a professional photographer for over 35 years, worked with 14 locals, who spoke about how LGBTQ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
