Arts ONCA Gallery: Down to the Bone exhibition Down to the Bone, a pop-up exhibition in aid of street dogs which will feature the AIDS Memorial sculptor Romany Mark Bruce, is to take place at the ONCA Gallery, Brighton between September 25-30. Curated by the renowned animal portrait artist Sara Abbott and animal therapist and communicator Karen By Besi • 1 min read
Health World Suicide Prevention Day in September Grassroots Suicide Prevention, a local charity that challenges stigma and discrimination relating to suicide and mental ill-health, has organised a range of key events to mark World Suicide Prevention Day in Brighton & Hove this September. On Saturday, September 7 amd Sunday, September 8 from 10 am– By Besi • 2 min read
International News Support our Russian brothers and sisters at Brighton Pride Controversial poet, artist and activist Vince Laws is bringing his BANNED happening to Brighton Pride today, Saturday August 3. Vince will face paint 76 people with the names of the 76 countries where homosexuality is illegal according to the 76crimes.com website. BANNED will happen before the Pride By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Shocking homophobia and transphobia figures released A new report shows shocking statistics about homophobia and transphobia in the capital. Released by Galop, London’s lesbian, gay bisexual and trans (LGBT) anti-violence charity, the report shows that although crime rates may be dropping, LGBT people are still experiencing high levels of abuse. It al By Besi • 2 min read
ethnic, folly, building, dome, arch, tower, minerette, roof, ornate, brighton, pavilion, pavillion, brighton, onion LGBTQ+ News Last call to show support for LGBT Russia at Pride Controversial poet and activist Vince Laws has issued a final call for people to have their faces painted with the name of one of the 76 countries world wide where it is illegal to be gay and march on the Pride Parade. Take this unique opportunity to tell our politicians and the public at large […] By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall concerned about LGBT Russia Ben Summerskill chief executive of Stonewall the LGB equality organisation has issued an email message to all their supporters regarding the situation for LGBT people in Russian. It reads: “It seems much longer than two weeks ago that the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent. “Sadly By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Rainbow Fund thanks Brighton Pride organisers With Pride now upon us, the Rainbow Fund has sent thanks to the organisers of the event and its many thousands of supporters. Rainbow Fund Chairman Paul Elgood, said: “Thank you Pride for your charitable support. £1 per ticket sold comes directly to us to give out as grants. Last year £31,000 was ra By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay Village Party all ready to go On the eve of this year’s Pride, the organisers of the Gay Village Party (GVP) have published on the their website gayvillageparty.org a list of businesses that have contributed to making this year’s event happen. It’s disappointing that the large supermarkets have yet again made no contribution to By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Gay Radio If you need any help getting into the Pride vibe this weekend then tune into Brighton Gay Radio who will be broadcasting non-stop all weekend, 5 decades of Pride Anthems. DJ Mark ‘Marc’ Jenkins has put together the ultimate Pride play list with everything from Donna Summer, ABBA, Jane McDonald to Da By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Local musician fulfills lifetime dream Osaro Ogbeide had a childhood dream to play the main stage at Brighton Pride. He realises his dream tomorrow, Saturday August 3, when he plays Brighton Pride’s main stage alongside artists such as Alison Moyet, Paloma Faith, Stooshe and the original Sugababes lineup. He will be performing his latest By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride’s Gay Icons Parade, the biggest ever! This years Brighton Pride Parade is the biggest ever with 67 organisations registered to march this Saturday, August 3. Dykes on Bikes will lead the Gay Icons Parade off at 11am starting from the Brighton Wheel on Madeira Drive. They will be followed by Pride’s Four Ambassadors. Danny Dwyer, George By Besi • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lunch Positive supports Brighton Pride Lunch Positive, the HIV charity which provides a weekly lunch club and social space for positive people is staging a community café as part of this year’s Pride. The café is being run entirely by volunteers, and will be serving a range of hot dishes, cakes, tea & coffee, juices and chilled water. Ho By Besi • 2 min read
