Community News Pixie Lott joins Manchester Pride line-up The triple-Platinum princess of pop, Pixie is the latest headline act to be announced for the festival’s Big Weekend, joining All Saints, Conchita Wurst and Anastacia. Pixie will be joining Eurovision phenomenon Conchita Wurst, All Saints and international pop sensation Anastacia. Mark Fletcher, Chi By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Botchit & Scarper ‘Push Play’ for Sonia Top names from the world of beats and bass music have donated an exclusive track to the double CD compilation album Push Play in support of the leukaemia charity the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust. The compilation has been inspired by the untimely passing of Sonia Akow, a DJ, label A&R and PR ass By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Curtain rises on Bar Broadway this evening Brighton’s newest gay showbar opens its doors this evening, Friday August 1, with a weekend full of entertainment. Bar Broadway offers premium drinks, cocktails, and musicals shown on gilded screens, with something bound to suit everyone’s taste. With Peroni, Estrella, Kozel and Rekorderlig on draug By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Mayor raises the rainbow flag to launch Brighton Pride celebrations The Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Cllr Brian Fitch, and his wife Nora raised the rainbow flag in New Steine Gardens this evening (July 31) to register the official start of the Brighton Pride 2014 celebrations. In his speech the Mayor made special mention of the political content to this years Pride c By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Mayor welcomes Pride Ambassador to seafront soiree The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Brian Fitch welcomed Pride Ambassador Nicole Gibson to his seafront soiree last night to help raise money for his charities. Representatives from Bear Patrol, Gscene Magazine and Brighton Pride attended the Sound of the Seas Soiree at Alfresco Restaurant on Brighto By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bear groups march together at Brighton Pride Bear Patrol and Brighton Bear Weekender will march together on the Brighton Pride Community Parade this Saturday, August 2. First and foremost Brighton Pride is about community. Working together for the best outcome for those we live, socialise and work with. This year the Pride Community Parade wil By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Polari First Book Prize reveals 2014 longlist The longlist for the Polari First Book Prize was announced last night at the Polari Literary Salon at the Southbank Centre. Twice as many submissions as last year were received, which is reflected in an extended longlist of twelve titles, increased from ten. The Polari First Book Prize, is for a fir By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Legends stage annual Pride cabaret fundraiser for Rainbow Fund Legends will once again be staging their annual cabaret fundraiser to raise money for the Rainbow Fund on Pride Sunday, August 3. The Rainbow Fund makes grants to LGBT/HIV organisations providing effective front line services to the LGBT community in Brighton and Hove. The event starts at 3pm and wi By Besi • 1 min read
General News Mayor cuts ribbon to start i360 development The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Brian Fitch, was joined yesterday on the site of the controversial i360 project by local politicians, business owners and the i360 team. The Mayor cut a ribbon to open the newly restored arches between Alfresco Restaurant and the future i360 site, which has undergo By Besi • 3 min read
International News aussieBum backs Gay Rugby World Cup The team that wins next month’s Bingham Cup will also win some great products from one of Australia’s most iconic brands! The Bingham Cup, the world cup of gay rugby, is being held in Sydney from August 24 to 31. Sponsors include Destination NSW as the Strategic Partner, and Commonwealth Bank, Telst By Besi • 2 min read
Arts ‘Actually’ Feeling the Love Proposal of marriage stops show at gay chorus concert. The Actually Gay Men’s Chorus show I feel Love was interupted during its Saturday performance by a proposal of marriage live on stage. Local entertainer Miss Jason was stopped in her tracks as she was presented with a gold envelope containing a By Besi • 1 min read
Arts ‘Umbrellas of Love’ unveiled at Commonwealth Games The latest project from controversial artist and poet Vince Laws was unveiled in Glagow last week during the Commonwealth Games. The Umbrellas of Love campaign is an artistic protest against anti-gay laws in 41 out of the 53 countries in the Commonwealth. Vince said: “There are 53 countries in the C By Besi • 2 min read
