Arts A celebration of LGBT+ culture headlines three days of literature, music and performance at Eden A celebration of LGBT+ culture headlines three days of literature, music and performance at Eden Project. The Eden Project’s first ever showcase of LGBT+ creativity opens the attraction’s forthcoming Arts Festival, between September 8 and 10. The Arts Festival starts on Friday September 8 with Proud By Besi • 3 min read
Features & Longread FEATURE: Silver Ladies – 25 years of Kate and Jo Gscene caught up with Wildblood and Queenie, Brighton’s most buxom DJing duo, who are celebrating 25 years B2B behind the decks with their Silver Service fundraising party for MindOut and Blueprint 22 on September 16 at Patterns. By Besi • 4 min read
In The South BAR PERSON PROFILE: Prudence Snellgrove @Revenge The first person many LGBT+people meet when they arrive in the city is the bar person at their local LGBT+ venue. These gatekeepers to the community provide an important role both befriending and signposting new arrivals. Gscene finds out a bit more about them and what makes them special. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts GLOW Choir Brighton welcomes new singers for Autumn term GLOW choir Brighton is a Natural Voice Community Choir for LGBT+ people and straight allies to unite in song. All voices are welcome. There is no policing of sexuality or gender identity, and all levels of musical experience and ability are welcome to join in. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Wedding Singer @Theatre Royal Based on the 1998 box office breaking movie, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer’s original musical score written by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin has much to offer but sadly on first hearing, few memorable tunes. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Muslim drag queen wishes London Mayor happy ‘Eid al-Adha’ Asifa Lahore wishes London Mayor, Sadiq Khan a happy and peaceful Eid al-Adha with a vegan hamper to encourage generosity and compassion for all during the holy celebration. Asifa, Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen, delivered the hamper of vegan goodies from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatmen By Besi • 1 min read
Community News New report identifies HIV and sexual health services ‘at breaking point’ Public Health England’s action plan on sexual health, reproductive health and HIV services reports services at “breaking point” says THT and “must be backed up by funding” says NAT. Public Health England (PHE) has published findings from a survey of commissioners across the NHS and local authorities By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Dine with the Stars for The LGBT Community Safety Forum Dine with the Stars returns to the Jury’s Inn Waterfront Hotel (next to Dr Brightons) on Thursday, October 12. Now in its 6th year, Dine with the Stars is the brainchild of ‘Baz’ Barry Nelson (formerly of Queens Hotel, Queens Arms and now the Burgershack at Bar Revenge). By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Report finds Arabic media perpetuates homophobia and transphobia in the region OutRight Action International launches new report titled, Arab Mass Media: A Monitoring Report Looking at Sexuality and Gender Identity in Arabic Media from 2014 to 2017. The report, available in both English and Arabic monitors widespread local and national newspapers in 14 countries in the Arab re By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Want to sing with Resound? Resound Male Voices, a Brighton based ensemble singing group who come together weekly to make amazing music are looking for baritone and bass voices to join them. Led by Stefan Holmstrom, this active group perform a diverse range of music including; jazz, classical, folk and modern day. By Besi • 1 min read
Fundraising News ABSOLUT supports equal love with new limited edition bottle Absolut continues its celebration of LGBT+ communities with a new limited edition bottle. The rainbow design, is the third and consecutive bottle in support of the LGBT+ communities, with this year’s interpretation of the flag at the centre of an accompanying high-impact, media campaign. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Prowler raise £95 for Rainbow Fund Prowler raise £95.00 for Rainbow Fund over Pride weekend. Prowler in St James Street made a collection for the Rainbow Fund from their customers over Pride weekend. Pictured with the certificate are Paul Dale and manager Peter Booth. By Besi • 1 min read
