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# New LGBT+ supporters’ group for Seagull fans
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/new-lgbt-supporters-group-for-seagull-fans/
- Published: 2018-05-21T14:30:55.000Z
- Updated: 2018-05-21T14:30:55.000Z
- Description: Proud Seagulls, a new Brighton & Hove Albion LGBT+ supporters’ group is being launched today. Founder member of Proud Seagulls, Stuart Matthews originally had the idea for this LGBT+ fan group some years ago then following promotion to the Premier League last season felt it was the right time to set
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## Proud Seagulls, a new Brighton & Hove Albion LGBT+ supporters’ group is being launched today.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-600-2-9.jpg)

**FOUNDER member** of Proud Seagulls, Stuart Matthews originally had the idea for this LGBT+ fan group some years ago then following promotion to the Premier League last season felt it was the right time to set up the group.

*“Most Premier League and Championship sides have a recognised LGBT+ supporters’ group, and we should be no different,”* says Stuart.

*“In fact over the years we, as a club and fans, have suffered more with homophobic/transphobic chants from opposing fans than any other supporters. This is something as a group we intend to tackle in order to reduce and ultimately eradicate homophobia, transphobia, racism and sexism not just from football, but from society as a whole.*

The group has gained momentum over the past six months and has been working with Brighton & Hove Albion to become an official supporters’ club. *“We are also excited by the club’s partnership with Brighton Pride 2018 and are looking forward to supporting the club for the city’s biggest annual event,”* he said.

*Proud Seagulls* is a member of *Pride in Football* – an alliance of the Nation’s LGBT+ supporters’ groups engaging with their own clubs with the aim of combatting prejudice together.

They will be holding a launch event on Thursday May 31, from 7-9pm at The Latest Bar, Manchester Street Brighton BN2 1TF.

Anyone who identifies as LGBT+, and is a fan of Brighton & Hove Albion is welcome to go along, sign up and join the new supporters’ group.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/web-600-70.jpg)

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**Event:** Proud Seagulls launch event

**Where:** The Latest Bar. Manchester Street, Brighton

**When:** Thursday, May 31

**Time:** 7-9pm