Arts TONIGHT: ‘Pull a Cracker’ with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus at the Dome Back by popular demand, the country’s biggest gay men’s chorus outside London returns to the Dome to celebrate the festive season. Pull a Cracker with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and peek behind the scenes in Santa’s grotto, where the elves will be taking centre stage, and working their magic to see t By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Queer Talk: Homosexuality in Britten’s Britain New exhibition will profile the life and creative output of Benjamin Britten, one of the twentieth century’s finest composers, during the period of social change that led to the 1967 decriminalisation of homosexuality. By Besi • 4 min read
In The South Gaydio announce board for new Brighton FM radio station Gaydio, the radio station for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) communities awarded, an FM licence by Ofcom, to broadcast a radio service in Brighton & Hove. Gaydio already serves Brighton on digital radio with a simulcast of its London service. This new licence means that a new independe By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Mayor attends Brighton GEMS Christmas dinner The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Pete West and his partner Geraldine attend the Brighton GEMS Christmas dinner. The dinner took place on November 29 at one of Brighton best kept secrets, the Gallery Restaurant, in Pelham Street, which is staffed by students from the award winning catering and hosp By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Eastbourne Rainbow’s Christmas Party Eastbourne Rainbow celebrates five successful years at their Christmas party. Over 30 members of Eastbourne Rainbow and friends attended their Christmas lunch at Butlers Restaurant in Eastbourne on Tuesday, December 6. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Pride in London appoints new co-chair LGBT+ Pride in London announces changes to the Board and appoints first co-chair. Alison Camps, the organisation’s Director of Marketing, will join Michael Salter-Church in the newly created role of Co-Chair of Pride in London. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Subline and Brighton Bears raise £503.55 for Rainbow Fund Subline raise £503.55 for Brighton Bear’s fundraising drive for the Rainbow Fund at their Halloween Party. This amount will be added to Brighton Bear’s grand total of fundraising for the Rainbow Fund which will culminate in the Brighton Bear Weekend from June 15-18, 2017. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Silent Chain for Europe on Saturday December 10 To mark Human Rights Day on Saturday, December 10, concerned Europeans in Brighton and Hove will form a Silent Chain for Europe. Gather at 12 noon outside the Unitarian Church, New Road, and link arms in silence with others to demonstrate against the removal of these rights. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Lady Gaga visits The Albert Kennedy Trust in London One of the biggest pop stars on the planet visits The Albert Kennedy Trust to throw a spotlight on LGBT+ youth homelessness. Global pop superstar Lady Gaga visited the offices of The Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) in London yesterday where she spoke with a number of young lesbian, gay, bisexual and tran By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Do you have a spare room or spare time to help homeless people in your community? Sussex Nightstop is a community response to youth homelessness, providing accommodation in the homes of trained and supported volunteers. These volunteers are people from the wide and varied communities of Brighton & Hove who have a spare room or some spare time and want to help make a difference in By Besi • 1 min read
General News ‘Legitimacy Report’ praises Surrey Police An independent report praises the fairness and respect shown by Surrey Police to the public. The report from Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC), which covers Legitimacy, rated the Force overall as Good and also recognised the commitment to be fair and respectful to officers and staff. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: World AIDS Day Choirs Concert This years World AIDS Day charity concert was a complete sell out leaving many people who turned up to buy tickets on the door, disappointed. Remember next year to buy your tickets in advance because the audience for this wonderful event will only continue to grow larger each year. By Besi • 5 min read
