Music Winter Garden, Eastbourne to host iconic artist Peaches on September 30 Peaches has spent more than two decades pushing boundaries and breaking barriers, dramatically altering the landscape of popular culture as she forged a bold progressive path that’s opened the doors for countless others to follow. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Hove man reaches finals of international photography competition Steven captured the imagination of the judges for two of his shots, and has now reached the final of the Down’s Syndrome Association’s My Perspective photography competition. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Björk shares fantastical new animated video for ‘Victimhood’ Björk says; “I sort of have this illusion idea of myself as being this kind of optimist. But you have to be truthful. It’s trickier to catch the tail of the self-pity for an optimist. Sometimes it becomes the role of the women, in difficult situations to take on the catharsis and emotional work, and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland welcomes new SNP policy on expansion of HIV testing The policy follows the overwhelming success of opt-out HIV testing in England’s emergency departments By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council seeks views on its cost of living action plan In the new council plan, the council has pledged to “do everything in its power to reduce inequality and tackle poverty in the city, an issue exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Queer Swedish popstar SYLVE releases emotionally charged new single ‘Shadow Of You’ The rising queer star of the Swedish pop scene, SYLVE, is back with the single Shadow Of You – a grand melancholic song that deals with the emptiness following the loss of a relationship, which is the first track from the upcoming EP of the same title set to be released later this year. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer activists launch new initiative to support queer migrants moving into and across Europe Queers Beyond Borders – a programme from London-based the Love Tank CIC and MPact Global – provides online information for queer migrants to navigate health systems, to understand immigration processes, and to find communities of other queer migrants. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music “Full of euphoric abandon.” Kylie-lie-lie drops new single Tension Kylie has released the title track and second single to be taken from her highly-anticipated album, Tension, which follows on from the global, viral sensation of Padam Padam. The word ‘Padam’ has quickly found its way into slang across the world as an all-encompassing greeting, exclamation, verb, no By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Prison Service bans queer theatre group from performing its opera about Ivor Novello’s incarceration in HMP Wormwood Scrubs The performance, which was to take place in the prison chapel, consisted of a 50-minute opera about Ivor Novello’s incarceration in HMP Wormwood Scrubs, and a piano recital on Novello’s own piano there. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Rainbow Fund announces applications for 2023 funding round are now open! The Brighton Rainbow Fund is the central hub for fundraising within Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities, and distributes grants to local projects which benefit, and make a difference, to the lives of hundreds of individuals within those communities. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Celebrating Brighton & Hove Albion’s historic journey into Europe To celebrate Brighton & Hove Albion’s promotion to the UEFA Europa League, blue and white bunting and lamp post banners will soon adorn the city streets and, on match days, iconic buildings including the historic Royal Pavilion, will take on a blue and white glow to celebrate the home team’s success By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film British Tony-winning producer John Gore acquires Hammer Films and Studios Marking a significant moment for both Hammer Films and Gore, the acquisition brings together two forces in the entertainment industry. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Death penalty case against 20-year-old Ugandan man for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ must be dropped immediately, says Amnesty International The man is the fifth Ugandan to be charged with an offence under the country’s new Anti-Homosexuality Act By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Over 60 people arrested at Nigerian gay wedding Police in Nigeria have detained at least 67 people celebrating a gay wedding, in what is being reported as one of the country’s largest arrests targeting outlawed homosexuality. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News City of London Police apologises for “past LGBTQ+ witch-hunts” Angela McLaren is the fourth UK police chief to say sorry By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Tim Küsters from the Netherlands comes out on top and wins Mr Gay Europe title Tim will be starting his work right away with a new project focusing on mental health and loneliness in the gay community. This project was decided upon by a joint group of finalists as a mission for the new Mr Gay Europe. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Free 10-week group for LGBTQ+ birthing parents at the Ledward Centre in September Mummyshock, a new 10-week group for LGBTQ+ birthing parents, is to run at the Ledward Centre, Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre, in September. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Ukrainian refugee joins Brighton & Hove Buses following recruitment drive Following a change in government legislation that resulted in Ukrainian refugees receiving immediate settlement status and the opportunity to work in the UK straight away, Volodymyr Syrotiuk has become the first to join Brighton & Hove Buses as a bus driver. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Sussex Blazing Saddles celebrates ground-breaking changes for women through history of cycling From September 9 – 16, audiences of all ages can experience performances, workshops and a special Pop-Up Exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of Tessie Reynolds’ record-breaking Brighton-London-Brighton ride. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Attack on LGBTQ+ bar in Lebanon an “ominous sign”, says Amnesty International Videos of the attack on the Madame Om bar by people identifying themselves as members of the Jnoud El-Rab Christian group show the assailants destroying furniture outside the bar, beating up people who tried to leave the premises, and threatening the owner with more violence if they continued to “pr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council: discussions continuing on restoration of Grade II listed Brighton Hippodrome The site has a long history as an entertainment venue having been first built as an indoor ice rink in 1896/97. The Hippodrome has undergone some major alterations over the years and was used as a live music venue until 1964. In 1969 it reopened as a bingo hall before falling into disuse in 2007. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Take Action. Lace Up. This year’s World AIDS Day RED RUN to take place Saturday, November 25 The World AIDS Day RED RUN is a celebration, an acknowledgement of work still to be done and an opportunity to remember those whose fight against HIV ended too soon. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News GCSE results in Brighton & Hove “rise above pre-pandemic levels” Results released by Brighton & Hove City Council have shown that provisional overall GCSE results in Brighton & Hove are “significantly above the pre-pandemic results of 2019”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Charles Street Tap cabaret fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund on Sunday, September 3 Chris Marshall, landlord at Charles Street Tap, is hosting the 14th Annual Charity Birthday Bash with the support of the cream of the cabaret scene, to raise vital funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV projects. The Birthday Party kicks off on Sunday, September 3 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
