Lloyd Russell-Moyle Politics Lloyd Russell-Moyle to step down as Labour MP of Kemptown after “vexatious and politically motivated complaint” sees him receive “administrative suspension letter” from the party Lloyd Russell-Moyle is to step down as Labour MP of Brighton Kemptown after a “vexatious and politically motivated complaint” sees him receive an “administrative suspension letter” from the party. The MP, who revealed he is HIV positive during a House of Commons debate on public health in 2018, said By Graham Robson • 1 min read
JK Rowling Transgender News JK Rowling reveals friends and family “begged her” to keep her anti-trans views to herself JK Rowling has revealed that friends and family “begged her” to keep her anti-trans views to herself. The Harry Potter author has been met with backlash in recent years over her outspoken stance on trans women, and her claims that trans women “are not women”. In an extract from a new book, The Women By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New study finds lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the UK experience inequalities in accessing housing Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in the UK experience inequalities in accessing housing, according to a new study. The analysis of almost a decade of data from British households found that LGB people in Britain have poorer housing outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts. LGB people are By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Celebrate 15 years of Lunch Positive at its Community Sunday Lunch on June 2 Celebrate 15 years of HIV charity Lunch Positive at its Community Sunday Lunch at Dorset Methodist Church, Brighton on June 2. This is a whole community event, and everyone is welcome for an afternoon of good food, friendship and celebration of community. Lunch Positive Community Sunday Lunch on Jun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Pride and Prejudice: A Celebration of Queer History to bring to light hidden histories and share stories of love and connection, prejudice & hardship in the Docks, London and beyond Ahead of the UK’s biggest Pride event in London this June, the Museum of London Docklands will host a weekend of talks and tours to explore the history, contribution, and experiences of London’s LGBTQ+ community. From queer pirate adventures to Lesbian east London squats, monarchs to Molly Houses, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Election Special LGBT+ Labour raises “record funds” to support LGBTQ+ parliamentary Labour candidates LGBT+ Labour has announced it has raised £27,500 to support LGBTQ+ Labour parliamentary candidates ahead of the general election on July 4, surpassing the previous record held since the 2015 general election. LGBTQ+ Labour said: “LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms are increasingly under threat: from the ris By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Billy Porter to bring ‘THE BLACK MONA LISA’ to Brighton Dome on 28 October Emmy Award-winning LGBTQ+ performer Billy Porter is to bring his show the BLACK MONA LISA to the Brighton Dome on 28 October. Backed by a full band, the Black Mona Lisa takes the audience on a musical journey through Billy’s life story — showcasing tracks from Black Mona Lisa, his latest pop album, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music ‘Red Bleeding’ by Swedish pop artist SYLVE named Official West Pride (Gothenburg Pride) song for 2024 Queer Swedish musician SYLVE and his song Red Bleeding have been chosen as the winner of the competition to become the official West Pride song for 2024. SYLVE will perform the song multiple times in Pride Park at Kungstorget in Gothenburg, Sweden, on June 13-15, where thousands are expected to gath By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pope uses homophobic slur in meeting with bishops The Vatican has yet to comment after it was reported that Pope Francis used “extremely homophobic language” after being asked at the Italian Bishops’ Conference if gay men should now be allowed to train for the priesthood as long as they remained celibate. Pope Francis said they should not and he is By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove Pride 2024 to present the best LGBTQ+ performers and collectives at this year’s FABULOSO Festival Brighton & Hove Pride has shared the wide range of performers and collectives set to bring the Pride joy to all corners of this year’s FABULOSO event at Preston Park, Brighton on Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 August. Featuring over 150 LGBTQ+ artists across the weekend, the diverse variety of music and By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Politics “I’ve just got to keep pushing.” Brighton Pavilion Labour candidate Eddie Izzard fears being trans may affect her chances of ever becoming an MP Eddie Izzard, who failed in her bid to become the Brighton Pavilion Labour candidate at the next general election, has said she fears being trans may affect her chances of ever becoming an MP. Izzard, who first came out as trans in 1985, said she may be considered too “different” for voters with str By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove lifeguards ready to go ahead of packed summer season Brighton & Hove’s lifeguards will take up their posts on our beaches this weekend, kicking off a packed summer season. Last year, lifeguards responded to over 60 major incidents resulting in 30 lives saved and helped reunite over 90 missing people. The new recruits will be joining the Brighton & Hov By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News How does Pride affect you? What do you think of current Pride events in the city? Brighton & Hove City Council want to hear your views! With preparations for Pride in August already well underway, Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) want to look ahead to events in 2025 and beyond and hear your views. Over the next six weeks, BHCC want you to share your thoughts on how the Pride weekend affects you, what you think of the organised ev By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Amazon Prime drops emotional trailer for new documentary, ‘I AM: CELINE DION’ Amazon Prime has released an emotional new trailer for forthcoming documentary I AM: CELINE DION, which sees the Canadian singer break down in tears. In the moving clip, the 56-year-old music legend becomes upset as she admits being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome has affected her ability to pe By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Brighton loneliness charity Together Co to launch Campaign for Social Health with Mr Motivator on Brighton Palace Pier Brighton-based loneliness charity Together Co will launch the Campaign for Social Health with the help of fitness guru Mr Motivator at an event promoting the benefits of community and connection at Horatio’s Bar, Brighton Palace Pier, on Friday, June 14. Together Co, which supports people who are lo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove Pride 2024: Dance Tent royalty to join Girls Aloud at this year’s FABULOSO Pride Festival Brighton & Hove Pride has unveiled the full array of DJs delivering dancefloor energy to this year’s FABULOSO event at Preston Park, Brighton on Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 August. With its 6,000 capacity and reputation for serving up some of the biggest beats at the festival, the PRIDE DANCE TENT is By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Brighton to bid farewell to cabaret legend and community champion Jason Sutton (Miss Jason) Brighton will today bid farewell to cabaret legend and community champion Jason Sutton (Miss Jason), who sadly died last month. Jason will be leaving from Legends Brighton on Marine Parade at 1pm, travelling down the seafront then onward to St Mary’s Church, Kemptown via St James Street. The church By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Train operator CrossCountry unveils two Pride-themed trains ahead of Birmingham Pride Train operator CrossCountry has unveiled two specially-liveried trains which will operate across the country this Pride season, spreading the love through Birmingham and beyond. For the first time ever, CrossCountry colleagues will be taking part in Birmingham Pride Parade this Saturday, 26 May. Tog By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Organisers of Brighton International Trans Film Festival seek short films exploring trans lives and experiences worldwide Organisers of this year’s Brighton International Trans Film Festival (BITFF) are seeking short films (under 25 minutes) that explore a variety of trans lives and experiences worldwide for BITFF, which takes place at Duke of York’s Picturehouse in Brighton on 19 July. The films can be either fact or By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Troye Sivan hints on an exciting collab with Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter Queer idol, singer-songwriter Troye Sivan, may have spilled some piping hot espresso at the Magnum® Beach Cannes Party, confessing a collab with Sabrina Carpenter may be on the cards. When asked by host and reporter, Jack Remmington, about an Espresso 2.0 collab, Troye said: “I would do it in a hear By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs JOB: Allsorts Youth Project seeks Fundraiser to maintain charity’s fundraising activities and communications Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently seeking to recruit a Fundraiser to join their professional and passionate team who support LGBTQ+ and exploring children, young people and their families and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of thei By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Tim Küsters, Mr. Gay Europe. LGBTQ+ News Mr Gay Europe Tim Küsters meets up with Mayor of Oslo, Anne Lindboe, to talk mental health Mr Gay Europe Tim Küsters from the Netherlands and the mayor of Norway’s capital city, Anne Lindboe, talked about serious matters like mental health, but also the more light-hearted theme ‘first ladies’ when Tim was invited to the mayor’s office in Oslo. Earlier in May, Mr Gay Europe Tim Küsters vis By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Fringe “A 24-carat performance!” Billie Gold wows with Brighton Fringe show, ‘Praise Kink’ Brighton-based cabaret star Billie Gold produces a 24-carat performance that storms through her turbulent life in her one-person Brighton Fringe show Praise Kink. On a stage moodily lit by bright red lights, she belts out the song Beggin’ and we know we’re in for a storming hour of truth, honesty, r By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Trans jewellery student to add sparkle to Birmingham Pride 2024 A trans jewellery and silversmithing student at Birmingham City University (BCU) is preparing to add some sparkle to Birmingham Pride 2024 – but as a DJ. Charlie Adams wants to use the city’s largest LGBTQ+ event as an opportunity to show off his new skill, which he only began learning in January, a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
