News Hove man reaches finals of international photography competition Steven captured the imagination of the judges for two of his shots, and has now reached the final of the Down’s Syndrome Association’s My Perspective photography competition. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Björk shares fantastical new animated video for ‘Victimhood’ Björk says; “I sort of have this illusion idea of myself as being this kind of optimist. But you have to be truthful. It’s trickier to catch the tail of the self-pity for an optimist. Sometimes it becomes the role of the women, in difficult situations to take on the catharsis and emotional work, and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland welcomes new SNP policy on expansion of HIV testing The policy follows the overwhelming success of opt-out HIV testing in England’s emergency departments By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council seeks views on its cost of living action plan In the new council plan, the council has pledged to “do everything in its power to reduce inequality and tackle poverty in the city, an issue exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Queer Swedish popstar SYLVE releases emotionally charged new single ‘Shadow Of You’ The rising queer star of the Swedish pop scene, SYLVE, is back with the single Shadow Of You – a grand melancholic song that deals with the emptiness following the loss of a relationship, which is the first track from the upcoming EP of the same title set to be released later this year. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer activists launch new initiative to support queer migrants moving into and across Europe Queers Beyond Borders – a programme from London-based the Love Tank CIC and MPact Global – provides online information for queer migrants to navigate health systems, to understand immigration processes, and to find communities of other queer migrants. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music “Full of euphoric abandon.” Kylie-lie-lie drops new single Tension Kylie has released the title track and second single to be taken from her highly-anticipated album, Tension, which follows on from the global, viral sensation of Padam Padam. The word ‘Padam’ has quickly found its way into slang across the world as an all-encompassing greeting, exclamation, verb, no By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Prison Service bans queer theatre group from performing its opera about Ivor Novello’s incarceration in HMP Wormwood Scrubs The performance, which was to take place in the prison chapel, consisted of a 50-minute opera about Ivor Novello’s incarceration in HMP Wormwood Scrubs, and a piano recital on Novello’s own piano there. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Rainbow Fund announces applications for 2023 funding round are now open! The Brighton Rainbow Fund is the central hub for fundraising within Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities, and distributes grants to local projects which benefit, and make a difference, to the lives of hundreds of individuals within those communities. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Celebrating Brighton & Hove Albion’s historic journey into Europe To celebrate Brighton & Hove Albion’s promotion to the UEFA Europa League, blue and white bunting and lamp post banners will soon adorn the city streets and, on match days, iconic buildings including the historic Royal Pavilion, will take on a blue and white glow to celebrate the home team’s success By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film British Tony-winning producer John Gore acquires Hammer Films and Studios Marking a significant moment for both Hammer Films and Gore, the acquisition brings together two forces in the entertainment industry. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Death penalty case against 20-year-old Ugandan man for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ must be dropped immediately, says Amnesty International The man is the fifth Ugandan to be charged with an offence under the country’s new Anti-Homosexuality Act By Graham Robson • 2 min read
