LGBTQ+ News Whip crack away! Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar to take place this Sunday The Sussex Beacon has announced its infamous, annual Bizarre Bazaar will take place at the charity’s St James’s Street store on Sunday, October 29 from 11am-3pm. Stock up on fetish wear, leatherware & accessories, kinky clothing, rubber gear, whips & chains, masks/blindfolds and hoods, adult literat By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Interviews Scene talks to Romany Mark Bruce, sculptor and painter responsible for the Brighton & Hove AIDS Memorial and the James Ledward Friendship Bench Romany Mark Bruce, Ireland born and Brighton-based, is a highly accomplished sculptor and painter whose work has attracted both national and international acclaim. Romany is responsible for creating and designing the striking TAY sculpture, the Brighton & Hove AIDS Memorial, which has now become an By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Travel International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation publishes report on future of LGBTQ+ travel in Europe Shaping the Future of LGBTQ+ Tourism in Europe is the outcome of IGLTAF’S first virtual Think Tank and offers concrete steps toward a more inclusive and welcoming future of LGBTQ+ travel By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Be the representation you never had.” Dannii Minogue calls on LGBTQ+ young adults to volunteer for Just Like Us’ Ambassador Programme Pop star Dannii Minogue has called on LGBTQ+ young adults across the UK to volunteer with Just Like Us, the LGBTQ+ young people’s charity. Just Like Us’ Ambassador Programme allows LGBTQ+ young people to benefit from a range of opportunities, like career mentoring, skills workshops, media opportunit By Graham Robson • 2 min read
A participant holds up a placard during the International Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Shibuya district of Tokyo on March 31, 2023. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images) International News Supreme Court of Japan makes ‘landmark decision’ ruling surgery not required for legal gender change The Supreme Court of Japan has today (October 25) issued a ruling in a family law case, declaring that the stipulation of the Special Law on Gender Identity Disorder, which mandates surgical sterilisation as a prerequisite for gender reassignment, is unconstitutional in Japan. This decision was base By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT Ireland reacts to sentencing of Yousef Palani who has been found guilty of murdering two gay men in Ireland Yousef Palani (23) of Iraqi descent has received two life sentences for the murders of two gay men in Sligo, Ireland in April 2022. Aidan Moffitt (42) and Michael Snee (58) were found murdered in their own homes, 1km apart, in the space of 24 hours. Aidan Moffitt was found murdered at his home on th By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Shaun Le Sheep due to return to Farewell Event with baa-rilliant transformation after being vandalised Martlets has confirmed that Shaun Le Sheep will now return for display at their Farewell Event at the end of November. Shaun Le Sheep, designed by Sara Pope and sponsored by Plus Accounting, was sadly removed from the trail for repairs but is currently undergoing an incredible transformation to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove charities team up to celebrate one of the largest befriending networks in the UK Two charities with one of the largest teams of befriending volunteers in the UK have joined forces to celebrate National Befriending Week. Together Co and Time to Talk Befriending have more than 600 volunteers combined and run befriending services in Brighton & Hove. They will bring volunteers tog By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Exhibitions Illustrator Steve Brown gears up for exhibition of stunning artworks at Brighton Box Illustrator Steve Brown is gearing up to exhibit a stunning collection of artworks at Brighton Box in the heart of the city. The exhibition launches on Wednesday, November 15 from 6pm and at the launch, Brighton Box will be raising funds for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, who said: “We’re supe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Theatre Drag race star Kate Butch to battle Zombies and Vampires alongside Crudi Dench at Pleasance Theatre Kate Butch, who is currently appearing in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 5, sharpens her stake as Fringe hit shows Drag Queens vs Vampires and Drag Queens vs Zombies invade the Pleasance Theatre in Islington for a special double bill. The comedy queen, who has won over fans in the latest series of the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs London’s Diversity Choir to embark on a ‘Nautical Adventure’ with Sea & Voyages concert in December London’s LGBTQ+ chamber chorus Diversity Choir has announced a brand new repertoire for its winter concert – inspired by the sea. The evening concert at St Giles Cripplegate, takes in Cecilia McDowall’s Shipping Forecast, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Meeres Stille und Glückliche Fahrt, Cole Porter’s Blow, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Nominations open for Gaydio Pride Awards 2024 with Hilton Gaydio has announced the Gaydio Pride Awards 2024 with sponsor Hilton will take place on Friday, February 16, 2024 – with nominations now open. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
