Pride LGBTQ+ charity criticises “idiot” who vandalised rainbow-painted post-box in Guernsey The CEO of LGBTQ+ charity Liberate Guernsey has criticised an “idiot” who vandalised a rainbow-painted post-box, which was sprayed with red and blue paint. Ellie Jones, CEO of the charity, said it was “a really disappointing thing to wake up to”. She said: “I don’t know if it is motivated by hatred By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Polish government proposes bill to recognise same-sex partnerships The Polish government has proposed a bill that aim to recognise same-sex partnerships, Equality Minister Katarzyna Kotula has announced. Despite years of pressure from LGBTQ+ rights groups and the European Union, the Catholic country currently draws the line at same-sex unions. “It’s official! The d By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music “Shamelessly explore your fantasies!” JADE drops video for second single, FANTASY, directed by legendary David LaChapelle JADE has already racked up over 55 million streams as a solo artist, and today the pop superstar releases her new single Fantasy, which is leavened with a stand out video filmed in LA and directed by the legendary David LaChapelle. Fantasy is sleek and euphoric disco-tinged electro pop track written By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton-inspired banners by local gay artist Dave Pop! up for auction to help support city centre projects Following the success of this summer’s vibrant city centre dressing campaign, Brilliant Brighton (also known as Brighton’s city centre Business Improvement District (BID); a not-for-profit organisation formed of 517 city centre businesses) has announced the auction of the fun and fabulous banners de By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Exhibitions Autograph gallery in London to present a new photography exhibition exploring the work of late artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode This autumn, Autograph gallery in London presents a new photography exhibition exploring a radical vision of culture, intimacy, desire and pain. Featuring never-before-seen works from artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s wider practice, Rotimi Fani-Kayode: The Studio – Staging Desire will be on show at Autog By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Plans to upgrade the Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ centre, approved Nearly a year since submitting plans the Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Centre, has received building control assent. A spokesperson for the Ledward Centre said: “We’re delighted to finally be able to move on with some of our plans to upgrade Ledward Centre, which will allow us to host mor By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay Project, which supports gay, bi, trans and queer communities in Ireland, purchases community centre building The Gay Project, which supports gay, bi, trans and queer communities in Cork, Ireland, has announced a major milestone – the purchase of a community centre building that will serve as a dedicated, safe, and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. Announcing the news on Facebook, the Gay P By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Victoria’s Secret bring “long overdue diversity” to its fashion show with Emira D’Spain strutting their stuff as the brand’s first Black trans model Emira D’Spain became Victoria’s Secret’s first Black transgender model when she arrived at this year’s Victoria Secret Fashion Show in an all-black lingerie ensemble from the brand, highlighting her ongoing collaboration with the lingerie giant. D’Spain, the first Black transgender model to work wit By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New report highlights how mobile apps help tackle anti-LGBTQ+ hate A new report, published to coincide with National Hate Crime Awareness Week, has argued that technology can play a vital role in supporting individuals to disclose more information about both criminal and non-criminal hate incidents involving LGBTQ+ people. The report, called Hate Happens: Technolog By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove City Council Black History Month event celebrates and recognises “Black experience, Black excellence and Black futures” Brighton & Hove City Council hosted a Black History Month event at Ironworks Studios on Monday, October 14, “celebrating and recognising Black experience, Black excellence and Black futures”. The event, which aligned with the Black History Month 2024 theme of reclaiming narratives, featured speeches By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Former manager of Sam Ryder to lead search for the United Kingdom’s next Eurovision act The BBC has confirmed selection plans for the act and song that will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Leading UK music industry figure David May is leading the search with Andrew Cartmell, Executive Producer of BBC Studios North. David previously worked closely with By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film One Fluid Night: A full weekend celebrating queer cinema in the heart of London’s Soho Launched in September 2023 at Genesis Cinema in east London, One Fluid Night (OFN) is a unique film event that combines a selection of short films screening in competition, along with the talents of singers, dancers and cabaret performers, altogether championing the many facets of life, love, resili By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Danny Beard and Cindy Ngamba among LGBTQ+ celebrities fronting major new campaign for modern slavery charity Causeway LGBTQ+ people can have an increased risk of modern slavery, and now several LGBTQ+ celebrities, including RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard and lesbian Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba, are teaming up with other famous faces to front a major new campaign for modern slavery charity Causeway. It is e By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Olympic swimmer and LGBTQ+ activist Michael Gunning to open Brighton’s first Pride Swim – The Big Dip! Olympic swimmer and LGBTQ+ activist Michael Gunning is to open Brighton’s very first Pride Swim – The Big Dip! at Brighton beach on Saturday, October 26 at 2pm next to Sea Lanes. The Big Dip, sponsored by Speedo, will see up to 200 participants take a dip in the sea, all to raise vital funds […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Healthwatch is asking members of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities to tell of their experiences when they visit the GP Healthwatch, which gathers the views of users of health and social care services, is asking members of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities to tell of their experiences when they visit the GP. According to Healthwatch: “GPs are the gateway to accessing other care, whether gender-related By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News London Otters Rowing Club to hold its largest ever Rainbow Races charity event for Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline London Otters Rowing Club, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ inclusive rowing club, will hold its largest ever Rainbow Races’ charity event at Royal Albert Dock, London (E16 2QT) on Saturday, October 19 with 100 rowers from more than 11 different clubs racing to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in rowing all while raisi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sir Ian McKellen shows no signs of slowing down as he makes appearance at London gay club, Roast Sir Ian McKellen, made an appearance at gay club Roast, just months after suffering a fall from the stage during the play Henry IV. Sir Ian posed for a photograph with two topless men at the gay club, which is marketed as ‘London’s beefiest club’. An attendee said: “Everyone was gob smacked when th By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Janne Puhakka, Finland’s first openly gay ice hockey player, found dead in suspected murder Janne Puhakka, Finland’s first openly gay ice hockey player, has been found dead in a suspected murder. Janne, 29, died in the home he shared with his Norwegian veterinarian partner, Rolf Nordmo, 65, in Henttaa, a city in Finland, on Sunday, October 13. Janne, who played for local clubs before endin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove Buses to once again offer free travel for poppy collectors, veterans and serving personnel Brighton & Hove Buses will once again be supporting Royal British Legion (RBL) by providing free travel to Poppy Collectors for the next six weeks, as well as embellishing the front of 80 buses with large Poppy stickers, designed by the RBL. For Remembrance Sunday (10 November) and Remembrance Day ( By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans activists disrupt Let Women Speak event in Northumberland Trans activists stood firm at a women’s rights event in Northumberland, which was spearheaded by anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen, aka Posie Parker. On Sunday, October 13, around 70 women were met by counter demonstrators in Morpeth during a Let Women Speak (LWS) event, which saw the trans commun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Hate Crime Awareness Week remembers victims of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime and calls for all of us to stand ‘hand in hand’ against all forms of hate The annual Act of Hope and Remembrance for those affected by hate crime was held in Regent Hall Oxford Street, London on Sunday, October 13 to mark the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which aims to encourage people to stand together in solidarity with those who have experienced hate and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Star Wars franchise praised after introducing first trans stormtrooper The Star Wars franchise has been praised for taking a big step towards inclusivity with the introduction of its first trans stormtrooper, Sister, whose armour is adorned in the blue and pink colours of the trans flag. Sister was first referenced in the 2022 Star Wars novel Queen’s Hope, serving the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Sir Elton John reflects on life and mortality in new film, ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ Sir Elton John has reflected on his own mortality, saying: “I don’t know how much time I have left,” in footage from a new documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, which has been directed by RJ Cutler and Sir Elton’s husband, David Furnish. Footage from the film captures Sir Elton preparing for his By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Video clip published on social media shows gay couple beaten and paraded in public in Nigeria A video clip published on X, formerly Twitter, shows a gay couple being beaten and paraded in public in Nigeria because of their sexual orientation. In the clip shared by Portharcourt Specials, an account promoting the Port Harcourt area of Nigeria, on X, the couple who appeared half naked were bein By Graham Robson • 1 min read
