Fundraising News Certificate of Recognition presented to The Sussex pub in Hove for raising £4,600+ for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has presented Mike and Lee (pictured) at The Sussex pub in Hove with a Certificate of Recognition, acknowledging and honouring their outstanding fundraising work for the charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Norman Cook, Brighton’s own superstar DJ Fatboy Slim, backs Martlets to complete work on new Hospice and keep caring Right Here, Right Now Postcards featuring his handwritten, heartfelt message to people in the city have been hitting doormats this week. His support comes as Martlets CEO Claire Irving issued an open letter to the community, asking them to stand with Martlets through the cost-of-living crisis and lend their support. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Exhibition from award-winning photographer Chris Jepson to mark 50 years since first Brighton Gay Pride March To mark 50 years since the first Brighton Gay Pride march in July 1973, Gay Liberation, a new exhibition from award-winning photographer Chris Jepson, presents new portraits of veterans of the London Gay Liberation Front and the Sussex Gay Liberation Front, each a poignant testament to the personal By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Director of Birmingham LGBT receives honorary doctorate from Aston University Aston University has awarded the director of Birmingham LGBT, Steph Keeble, an honorary doctorate in business administration (DBA) for her exceptional contributions to education, social justice and the advancement of learning. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Pro-LGBTQ+ protesters arrested in Malaysia Their protest, outside the downtown Sogo shopping mall on Saturday (29 July), was prompted by the recent public caning of two alleged lesbians and other crackdowns on the LGBTQ+ community in Malaysia. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Iconic Swedish artist Petra Marklund releases this year’s Stockholm Pride song – Ocean of Love Petra Marklund will perform Ocean of Love along with several other songs at Stockholm Pride on Saturday, August 5. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride 201 Dance Company to release annual Brighton & Hove Pride video to Sam Smith and Madonna’s ‘Vulgar’ The video will also feature queer icons Dolly Rocket and Dave the Bear and drag artists Ex-Girlfriend, Alik, Ophelia Payne and King Sammy Silver. As well as the inclusion of a drag king, who are often unrepresented or overlooked by the media, the video will feature queen families, trans individuals By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Brighton & Hove City Council announces plans for new Christmas celebration for the city are “taking shape” While sites have yet to be finalised, Brighton & Hove City Council has announced its plans for a new Christmas celebration for the city are “taking shape” and residents, including artists and community groups, are being invited to share their ideas. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove Pride calls on those attending Pride to “plan journey in advance and stay for longer over Pride weekend” following overtime ban for Govia Thameslink Railway workers The statement from Brighton & Hove Pride comes after Lloyd Russell-Moyle, MP for Brighton Kemptown, launched a petition calling on GTR to think again. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Pride Petition launched to ‘save’ Brighton & Hove Pride from Govia Thameslink Railway Lloyd Russell-Moyle, MP for Brighton Kemptown, has launched a petition to ‘save’ Brighton & Hove Pride from Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which is planning to “disrupt the journeys of tens of thousands of visitors to Pride by cancelling all trains south of Three Bridges on Saturday, August 5”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Musical Theatre Legendary drag artist Divina de Campo announced as host of The Stage Debut Awards 2023 Since competing in the very first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019, Divina, who is currently performing in the nationwide tour of The SpongeBob Musical, has starred in a series of major theatrical productions, most recently enjoying critical acclaim cast as Mary Sunshine in Chicago and also i By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Prowler Brighton’s customers raise £300 for Martin Fisher Foundation Prowler Brighton, the gay lifestyle store offering a selection of underwear, sex toys, fashion, gifts, lube, aromas, films and more, handed over a cheque for £300 to the Martin Fisher Foundation recently, which was raised from the sale of T-shirts. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
