Film MONICA, film staring Trace Lysette, who broke ground being the first trans actress to lead a Venice International Film Festival film, at UK and Irish cinemas from next month MONICA, a film staring Trace Lysette, who broke ground being the first trans actress to lead a Venice International Film Festival film with this project, will be coming to cinemas across the UK and Ireland from December 15. Following the film’s world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Fe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions National Lottery Grant to fund ‘The Power of Holly’ – a new exhibition in Liverpool, exploring the life and art of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood star Liverpool arts organisations Homotopia and DuoVision have announced a grant of £142,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for The Power of Holly – a new exhibition documenting the life and work of pioneering LGBTQ+ musician, songwriter and artist Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood) The p By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television Reality TV legend Tiffany “New York” Pollard to host and executive produce new dating series for OUTtv’s Froot.tv OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ television and streaming service, has commissioned an original dating competition series, Looking for a Third, which will be hosted by reality TV legend Tiffany “New York” Pollard, TV’s first “Black bachelorette” who will also serve as the show’s Executive Producer. Set in a modern By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Out & About Bringing sober sass to the seaside! New sober clubbing afternoon, SASSY, at Club Revenge in January Sober Bright’huns, a new company set up by Ian Farrell and Emma Barron (DJ Barroness), specialises in sober events, sober clubbing and bringing all round amazing sober joy to Brighton. Their first sober clubbing afternoon, Sassy, will take place at Club Revenge, Brighton on Saturday, January 27, 202 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Ban Conversion Therapy Bill gets first reading in Parliament A Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy had its first reading in Parliament yesterday (Monday, November 20), which was put forward by All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group Vice Chair Baroness Burt of Solihull (Liberal Democrats). The Bill aims to put an end to discredited and harmful practices that claim By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News One in five adoptions in England to same-sex couples, new statistics reveal One in five adoptions in England in 2023 were to same-sex couples, according to new statistics published by the Department for Education and analysed by New Family Social. Some 600 adoptions in the reporting period were to same-sex couples, which is both the highest total number and proportion on re By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Iconic musician Holly Johnson visits local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon Legendary musician Holly Johnson took time out of his Holly Johnson Says Relax tour last week, to visit local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. Ahead of a show that night at the Brighton Dome, Holly and a few close friends spent time looking around the main centre of the Beacon, chatting with members By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton & Hove remembers trans community members whose lives have been tragically cut short by anti-trans violence Brighton & Hove’s trans communities and allies came together for Trans Day of Remembrance yesterday (Sunday, November 19), which was an opportunity to remember trans community members who have died over the past year. A new report has revealed 320 trans and gender diverse people were murdered betwee By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film QUEENDOM special Q&A screening hosted by Emma Corrin with director, Agniia Galdanova London-based documentary film company Dogwoof has announced that Emmy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor Emma Corrin will be hosting a special screening of QUEENDOM, with a Q&A set to follow with director Agniia Galdanova, at the ICA on Wednesday, November 29, ahead of the UK cinema rele By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News A Gift of Time charity calendar to raise funds for Terrence Higgins Trust and Sussex Beacon A Gift of Time charity calendar has been announced, making 2024 a year of compassion. This calendar isn’t just about marking the days; it’s about making each day count. The Gift of Time charity calendar is a heartwarming tribute to those who generously give their time to make a difference. This cale By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Christmas Tree By the Sea: Charity Christmas tree lighting event to be hosted by Brighton seafront attractions Brighton’s seafront is set to glow brighter than ever this year as local businesses join forces for the first-time on Saturday, November 25 at 1pm for a festive Christmas lights switch-on event, in support of The Starr Trust charity, which removes roadblocks for disadvantaged young people aged betwe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flags from Brighton Town Hall and Hove Town Hall on Transgender Day of Remembrance Monday, November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which is observed annually to honour the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence and raise awareness of the immense suffering and harm caused by transphobia. In a display of solidarity, Brighton & Hove By Graham Robson • 1 min read
