LGBTQ+ News Sunderland becomes first UK city to host iconic Rainbow Dress An iconic dress made of 68 flags of nations where homosexuality is illegal has arrived in the UK for the very first time, unveiled in Sunderland as part of an international LGBTQ+ conference being hosted in the city. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Comedy MindOut for the Laughs to return in August with fierce stand up and spectacular drag! Join MindOut, the LGBTQ+ mental health service, for MindOut for the Laughs – a pre-Pride comedy cabaret fundraising party at Komedia Brighton on Wednesday, August 2; doors 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Brighton LGBTQ+ venue Le Village has closed its doors “We would like to thank everyone that has supported us over the years; this week is our final week so please come along and support us at some of our final events.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Suicide prevention initiative Baton of Hope to bring An Evening of Hope to Brighton Dome on Wednesday, July 5 The Baton of Hope presents a safe, unifying evening of uplifting melodies and stories about connection, community, survival and, above all, hope. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News StoneCrabs Theatre awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund for ‘Out On An Island: Pride in Self, Pride in Place’ The grant will help it continue its Out On An Island activities, which includes researching the heritage and history of the Isle of Wight’s LGBTQ+ community with its new project OUT ON AN ISLAND: PRIDE IN SELF, PRIDE IN PLACE. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Historical Homos podcast presents the gayest stories never told Historical Homos is a provocative, informative but often irreverent journey through queer history that celebrates the great queers of yesteryear and re-imagines some of the most fabulous lives ever lived as stories of LGBTQ+ empowerment. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Mexican artist Teresa Margolles to cast faces of TNBI community for 4th Plinth installation at Trafalgar Square Mexican artist Teresa Margolles will be casting 850 plaster casts from the faces of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people, which will be placed on the 4th Plinth in Trafalgar Square as a show of resilience and humanity from TNBI migrant communities. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Brighton Box to host local artist Christopher Crawford Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon is charity partner for the event, which will be a great opportunity to meet the artist and admire his work. After the Brighton Box event, head to Grosvenor Bar in Hove for an after party with cabaret from the sensational Lovinia Belle. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Mpox vaccinations extended in London following recent spike in cases The nationwide mpox outbreak vaccination programme is due to come to a close at the end of July, however vaccinations will continue to be available beyond this date in London after 11 new cases were diagnosed within the past few weeks. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ Choirs One week to go till Actually Gay Men’s Chorus’ summer shows – Sussex by the Sea Expect a set list as colourful as the county itself. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Photos released after community centre that has become a lifeline for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians is broken into and vandalised Since February 2022, Insight, a feminist organisation that provides medical care, legal aid, and psychosocial services to queer community members, has housed hundreds of people in three emergency shelters and distributed more than 25,000 emergency aid parcels. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride PRIDE AT 50 – Dare to Be Different campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brighton’s first Pride march With just 50 days to go until this year’s event, Brighton & Hove Pride celebrates a milestone 50th Anniversary of the first Pride march in the city with their Pride at 50 – Dare To Be Different campaign. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
