Photo by Ralf Knüfer / Unsplash Europe Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is Using Techno and Art to Reclaim its U-Bahn Stations Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered. By Leslie Clarke • 4 min read
Photo by Thiago Rocha / Unsplash UK Outside the EHRC, Protest Is Still a Right The High Court has rejected an attempt to stop trans rights protests outside the EHRC. Leslie Clarke explores what the ruling means for free speech, the right to protest, and the growing tension between LGBTQ+ communities and the body meant to protect them. By Leslie Clarke • 3 min read
Photo by Austin Distel / Unsplash It's time for Scene's next step: We want you! Scene is expanding and we’re looking for new voices. If you’ve got a story to tell — from queer politics to local culture — we want to hear from you. Writers from the UK, Ireland, the US and Europe are welcome. Join us and help shape the next chapter. By Leslie Clarke • 1 min read
Photo by Brian Kyed / Unsplash Pride Month 2025 - We need to talk As Pride Month 2025 begins, we find ourselves at a turning point. What once felt like unstoppable progress for LGBTQ+ rights now feels fragile, even under threat. The author urges the community to move beyond nostalgia and instead recommit to protest, political engagement and coalition-building. By Leslie Clarke • 3 min read
Meet Leslie: The New Chapter for Scene and the Pride Community Foundation Hi everyone, I’m Leslie Pumm, and I’m proud to step into my role as CEO of the Pride Community Foundation – and just as proud to announce that Scene, Brighton & Hove’s iconic LGBTQ+ magazine, has officially joined our Foundation’s family. Born and raised in Berlin to an American dad and German mum By Leslie Clarke • 2 min read
UK Brighton MPs win awards from the Patchwork Foundation Lloyd Russell-Moyle, the Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown has been lauded by the democracy charity, Patchwork Foundation, in part for his role in reducing HIV stigma. Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion also won praise. By Leslie Clarke • 2 min read
