Culture Ny Oh unveils new single Shine taken from her forthcoming debut album UK-born, New Zealand-raised, and now LA-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Naomi Ludlow aka Ny Oh has announced her debut album Wildwood, arriving on 12th November. To mark the news, she has unveiled a fresh preview of the record with her new single Shine-a fun and richly layered, rhythm-driven track that reveals By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Community Corner Temple at Black Rock transformed into a coffee shop Kemptown coffee shop owner Philip Cundall has recently opened the renovated and repurposed Temple at Black Rock as his second venue in the city. Philip has run Portland in Kemptown for the past eight years and has now taken on the lease of this historic building overlooking the beach, reimagining By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Poland’s first Queer Museum – A bold beacon of memory and resistance In the heart of Warsaw, nestled between a kebab shop and a second-hand clothes store on Marszałkowska Street, a quiet revolution has taken root. Poland’s first queer museum - the QueerMuzeum - opened its doors in late 2024, marking a historic and defiant milestone not only for the country’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Labour’s retreat on Trans Rights sparks grassroots uprising Pride in Labour, a grassroots LGBTQ+ network within the Labour Party, has announced a protest in response to the cancellation of the party’s annual Women’s Conference. The demonstration, titled Conference Cancelled, Democracy Denied, will take place on Saturday, 27 September at 3.30pm outside the Wheel of Liverpool, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture George Takei named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week Legendary actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025, a global campaign spotlighting the dangers of censorship and the importance of the freedom to read. The annual event, running from 5 - 11 October, will see Takei leading efforts to raise awareness By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America ‘Family Values’ MAGA politician, Bill Berrien, exposed for following trans adult performers Bill Berrien, a leading MAGA candidate known for his anti-trans rhetoric and “family values” campaigning, has been exposed for following sexually explicit accounts online - including a trans adult performer. Berrien, who is running for governor and has publicly aligned himself with Donald Trump’s hard-right agenda, was found to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Grindr outage during Charlie Kirk memorial sparks satirical frenzy In a bizarre twist of digital fate, the gay dating app Grindr reportedly experienced a significant outage in Phoenix, Arizona - just as tens of thousands gathered nearby for the memorial service of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The coincidence has ignited a wave of online satire, with many questioning whether By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Ophelia Payne to host MindOut For the Laughs next month! Brighton darling Ophelia Payne will be hosting this year's MindOut For the Laughs - a comedy fundraiser in support of LGBTQ mental health - at the Komedia on Wednesday, 15 October. Expect an eclectic mix of stand-up, drag, and sparkling performances that will leave you laughing all night By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Fighting With Pride fundraiser at Royal Vauxhall Tavern with Queera Lynn and Colin Thackery The Royal Vauxhall Tavern will be hosting a night to remember on Thursday, 16 October with Queera Lynn, Britain's one and only wartime drag queen, and the amazing voice of Colin Thackery, Chelsea pensioner, Korean War Veteran and star of Britain's Got Talent, both raising funds By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Melbourne Causeway lights up in dazzling display for Pride The Melbourne Causeway in Florida was transformed into a vibrant symbol of unity and resilience on Sunday (21 September) night, as locals gathered for the annual Light Up Melbourne with Pride event. The bridge glowed in the colours of the rainbow, a powerful response to the recent removal of LGBTQ+ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture PAWS UP, London! Electro-pop trailblazer MkX is bringing his high energy to The Mayhem Rave With over 9 million streams, Billboard-charting artist MkX is making waves with UP, a slick tribute to early 2000s pop reimagined for 2025. His rollout began with MAN ON A MISSION, directed by Prince collaborator Scott McCullough, followed by WANT U BAD, featuring a hyperpop remix and a club-ready version By Dale Melita • 3 min read
Culture La Voix dazzles in historic Strictly debut BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing waltzed into a new era at the weekend with La Voix, the show’s first-ever drag queen contestant, making a glittering and unforgettable debut on the ballroom floor. The cabaret star was paired with fan-favourite professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. Their chemistry was instant - though By Graham Robson • 1 min read
