Arts PREVIEW: ‘Animal Place’ by Tim Spooner at The Spire for Brighton Festival 2022 Everyday objects are reanimated into strange and wonderful creatures in Tim Spooner’s playful installation created in collaboration with the East Brighton community By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Applications OPEN for Mr Brighton Bear 2022 Fancy yourself as Mr Brighton Bear 2022? Go on, you know you do! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Labour councillor criticises Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council for ‘turning blind eye’ to Saudi Arabia trip Labour has criticised the reaction of the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council to news that the CEO of the Royal Pavilion & Museum Trust recently took a trip to Saudi Arabia, as part of Nadine Dorries MP’s cultural exchange initiative. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Samir H Arts Elska shares the queer bodies and voices of the men of Bern, Switzerland This is Elska’s first time in Switzerland; a beautiful country full of beautiful people that are presented in a beautiful publication through a combination of intimate photography and honest storytelling. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News YouGov poll shows majority of Welsh people support a ban on trans conversion therapy in Wales New YouGov polling shows majority support for banning conversion therapy for both sexual orientation and gender identity in Wales. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Upcoming show from Emma Frankland to tackle trans history and controversy Emma Frankland tackles the current media fascination with trans lives, and interrogates the controversial biotechnology of hormone replacement therapy in Hearty at Pavilion Theatre, Worthing on Saturday, May 21 at 8pm. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Acquittal of police officers in Greek LGBTQ+ activist killing ‘beggars belief’, say Amnesty Zak Kostopoulos, queer activist and drag artist, was brutally beaten by two men after entering a jewellery shop in central Athens in 2018. According to Amnesty International, footage showed four police officers using unnecessary force to arrest the activist as he lay dying. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The DIVA Power List has arrived, celebrating 100 fabulous trailblazers doing their bit for their community The DIVA Power List celebrates LGBTQI women and non-binary people across screen, music, sport and more By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Todrick Hall pays homage to the art of vogueing in ‘Pre-Madonna’ Powerhouse entertainer Todrick Hall has released Pre-Madonna, an uplifting dance anthem taken from his forthcoming album Algorhythm, prior to performing at Brighton & Hove Pride on Saturday, August 6. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton Bear Weekend announces ‘The Dirty Show’ with ‘Where the Bears Are’ creator Ben Zook Ben Zook, from the hit gay web series Where the Bears Are, plays Skyler Gentry – America’s favourite actor, singer, dancer, psychic… He’s really dirty, really gay, and performs original raunchy songs and ‘psychic readings’ with audience members! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News You’re invited to take part in LGBTQ+ Substance Use and Treatment Experiences survey! The research study will explore drug and alcohol use and experiences of treatment in the UK’s LGBTQ+ population By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Peccadillo Pictures announces release of Israeli LGBTQ+ film, THE SWIMMER Adam Kalderon’s film will be released in selected cinemas on May 5 and on DVD and On Demand on May 16. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
