“Remember, Celebrate, Educate”: Birmingham to come together on World AIDS Day to help eliminate HIV
Brighton
Jason Sutton aka drag icon Miss Jason becomes Patron of the Sussex Beacon
HIV
Study into PrEP use at sexual health clinics confirms it to be extremely effective at preventing HIV
Brighton
Another successful ‘Big Clean’ event!
European Court of Human Rights
“Romania not ready” to uphold the rights of same-sex couples in line with a European Court of Human Rights ruling
Theatre
Casting announced for S. Asher Gelman’s ‘Afterglow’, a “sensual exploration of polyamory, commitment, and modern love”, showing at Southwark Playhouse Borough
Books
Jon Ransom and Julia Armfield announced as winners of the 2023 Polari Prizes, which celebrate LGBTQ+ literature
Gaydio
Lunch Positive and Sussex Beacon volunteer Phil Gale shortlisted for Gaydio Pride Awards 2024
Hate Crime
Six men arrested after suspected homophobic hate crime in which a gay man was attacked with a plank of wood
Porn
GRABBYS Europe 2024 to recognise and celebrate the best gay adult entertainment in Europe
Trans
MONICA, film staring Trace Lysette, who broke ground being the first trans actress to lead a Venice International Film Festival film, at UK and Irish cinemas from next month
Exhibitions
National Lottery Grant to fund ‘The Power of Holly’ – a new exhibition in Liverpool, exploring the life and art of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood star