Arts World premiere of Emma Frankland’s “unapologetically queer” ‘Galatea’ comes to Brighton Festival Set in a world where gods walk among the mortals, this unapologetically queer story follows different characters – all lost in the woods. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Mental Health MindOut to receive £20,000 investment to expand preventative and crisis support for gay, bisexual and trans men aged 40+, who are experiencing suicidal distress Heads On, official NHS charity for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, has awarded £220,000 in grants to voluntary sector organisations – including LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut – to deliver suicide prevention programmes and community mental health support as part of the transformation o By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Man Up, billed as Europe’s biggest and boldest Drag King battle, returns to alternative London pub The Glory from March Man Up, billed as Europe’s biggest and boldest Drag King battle, returns to alternative London pub The Glory from March. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Traumfrau and FilmPride team up for International Women’s Day special Traumfrau and FilmPride have teamed up for an “iconic” International Women’s Day (IWD) film screening and party at Ironworks Studios in Brighton on Saturday, March 11 from 7pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Restoration of Brighton’s Victoria Fountain gets underway The 32ft fountain, also known as the Dolphin Fountain, has been disassembled and transported to workshops in Leicester, where it will undergo a complete restoration. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Time for Inclusive Education and Just Like Us announce new partnership to bring LGBTQ+ inclusion to more schools across Scotland and England The two charities will work together, combining their resources and expertise, to reach more schools than ever before. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Grief Meets Sculpting from Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to take place on Wednesday, February 22 The group explores a particular theme each month – this month sculpting – usually using a creative outlet. Each session is an opportunity to meet with others and explore grief. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Joe Black’s Kleines Kabarett – a gin-soaked cabaret extravaganza – at Komedia Brighton on Tuesday, April 4 Living somewhere between the stages of music, theatre and comedy, Joe Black takes an audience firmly by the hand and guides them to a place where the strange and unusual reign supreme. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health ‘First of its kind’ eating disorder support for young people in Sussex The Spring Tide Eating Disorder Day Service, which has opened its doors in Hove, is the ‘first of its kind’ in the county and only one of four in the South East to offer an alternative to inpatient care. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove comes together in solidarity at vigil for Brianna Ghey The Brighton & Hove Vigil for Brianna is one of many vigils to take place across the country – from Glasgow to Guildford. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Survivor Spaces: Creating our own safe spaces with Michael Hyde and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard at The Queery, Brighton on February 21 In this workshop and led-meditation, Michael Hydes will share simple techniques that can be used to create an inner safe-space, and an example of how to utilise that space in clearing negative emotions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Joe Lycett, Harry Styles, Rod Stewart and Alex Scott among British LGBT Awards 2023 nominees The British LGBT Awards honour leading LGBTQ+ activists, allies and celebrities who have worked to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ people during the past 12 months. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
