Arts PREVIEW: Essence of Ireland: Eastbourne A compelling love story inspired by true events, Essence of Ireland is set against the music and dance of Ireland, USA and Spain. Set against the backdrop of Ireland, England and America in the 19th century, Essence of Ireland tells the story of love, joy, happiness and heartache endured by Coro McG By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: London Cabaret Awards 2015 Now in its 4th year, the Excess All Areas, London Cabaret Awards will once again bring together a panel of expert judges to nominate the best London cabaret acts for the only regular cabaret awards night in the capital. The awards are a celebration of the growing cabaret scene in London. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Pompey Supporters’ Trust supports Football v Homophobia campaign in 2015 The Pompey Supporters’ Trust and Portsmouth FC have teamed up to back a national campaign to stamp out homophobia in football. Saturday’s game with Exeter City at Fratton Park has been designated to support the 2015 Football v Homophobia campaign. All the players will be wearing special tee-shirts i By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Strictly stars waltz into Eastbourne Step back in time and relive the glamour and glitz of the 1950s in That’s Entertainment, a spectacular dance and music extravaganza starring Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag, which comes to Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre on Saturday, March 21. By Besi • 2 min read
Sam Bailey closes Pride 2014 International News Brighton Pride shortlisted for prestigious international events award Brighton Pride and their production team Wilde Ones have been nonimated in the Best Public Event category at the prestigious Event Productions Awards. The awards celebrate the UK’s top suppliers, manufacturers, teams and individuals from the past year and take place at The Lancaster Hotel in London. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Sussex youth encouraged to improve their heart health A youth-led organisation in Sussex is providing a Healthy Heart service for young people to help them improve their health, thanks to a grant from national charity Heart Research UK. Blueprint 22 has been given funding of nearly £10,000 to help make positive life changes for youngsters including tho By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Seek legal advice before dissolving civil partnership warns Law Society As the number of dissolved civil partnerships rises by twenty percent, legal experts at the Law Society are advising same-sex couples to seek legal advice before breaking up. It may not be labelled as a ‘divorce’ but dissolving a civil partnership has the same legal ramifications as ending a marriag By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Singing workshop for International Womens Day Aneesa Chaudhry, will be running one of her popular singing workshop on International Women’s Day in March. Aneesa is musical director of the Rainbow Chorus, Brighton’s only LGBT choir and has a wealth of experience running singing and motivational workshops. By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gaydio radio plans nationwide launch Gaydio, the UK’s only radio station for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people has announced that it is part of a bid to launch nationwide on DAB Digital Radio. Last week bids closed for a second UK-wide DAB multiplex, known as Digital 2, which will carry 18 new stations. The station is part of a b By Besi • 1 min read
Chris Bowers: Lib Dem Candidate for Brighton Pavilion News Lib Dem candidate takes fight on tuition fees to students THE Liberal Democrats’ candidate for Brighton Pavilion has taken the battle on tuition fees to Brighton’s students, saying: “If Labour had achieved what we’ve achieved on fair access to university, it would be shouting the news from the rooftops.” Chris Bowers, who is standing against Caroline Lucas By Besi • 2 min read
General News ‘Men Get Eating Disorders Too’ National Conference in July Men Get Eating Disorders Too (MGEDT) will be holding their first ever National Conference in central Brighton, on July 10, 2015, The programme of speakers includes an eclectic mix of people working to improve understanding and awareness of men with eating disorders. By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bingo Bears at the A Bar Brighton Bear Weekender are organising a benefit for the Rainbow Fund on Sunday, February 15 at the A Bar on Marine Parade. It’s eyes down at the A Bar this Sunday (15) when the fabulous and multi-talented Mysterry Drag-Queen will be groping out the balls and calling out the numbers to help raise mo By Besi • 1 min read
