UK London's trans-owned Zodiac Bar marks four years in business at a challenging time for LGBTQ+ venues and trans rights One of north London’s only LGBTQ+ venues - and the UK’s only trans-run venue - is celebrating four years in business at a time when trans rights in Britain are under increasing threat. Zodiac, located on Hampstead Road in Camden and run by trans businesswomen Jade Phoenix and By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Corner Daisy Puller’s World AIDS Day Cabaret to return this month Daisy Puller’s World AIDS Day Cabaret celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, marking half a decade of unapologetic queer brilliance, boundary-pushing performance and bold activism in the fight against HIV stigma. For five fierce years, the show has brought together drag, cabaret and burlesque icons to raise vital funds By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America International HIV Kiss-In returns to United States-Mexico border ahead of World AIDS Day MPact Global, the global organisation advancing queer health and human rights, has announced the return of the International HIV Kiss-In (Besoton Sidoso Internacional) - a powerful cross-border community demonstration, which celebrates the sexuality, visibility, and rights of queer people living with HIV and queer migrants on the United States-Mexico border. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Swiss singer-songwriter NEMO shares eagerly anticipated debut album 'Arthouse' Swiss singer-songwriter NEMO, the first non-binary winner of Eurovision, has officially dropped their eagerly awaited debut album, Arthouse, via Island EMI - and it’s nothing short of a manifesto for freedom, creativity and self-expression. Already a global pop force with hundreds of millions of streams, NEMO has never shied By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Israeli metalcore band Her Last Sight cancel tour of Germany after anti-trans / Palestine post Israeli metalcore band Her Last Sight have announced the cancellation of their upcoming German tour following widespread criticism over an anti-trans and anti-Palestine social media post by one of the band’s members. The controversy erupted after guitarist Ofek reposted an Instagram Reel, which included ableist language and stated “there By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Study finds 4% rise in LGBTQ+ characters on primetime TV, driven by 'Heartstopper' and 'The Last of Us' A new report from LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation GLAAD has revealed a 4% increase in the number of LGBTQ+ characters featured on primetime television, marking a modest but meaningful rebound after two consecutive years of decline. The 20th edition of GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV study counted 489 LGBTQ+ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture "O Come, All Ye Fabulous": Rainbow Chorus announces its Christmas concert! Join Brighton & Hove's LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at St George’s Church, Kemptown, for their amazing winter concert. Step aside, Silent Night - this Christmas, Rainbow Chorus is turning up the sparkle! O Come, All Ye Fabulous is Rainbow Chorus’s glittering celebration By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Erica Deuso makes history as Pennsylvania’s first openly trans Mayor A small borough in Pennsylvania has made history by electing the state’s first openly trans mayor. Erica Deuso, a Democrat, secured a decisive victory in Downingtown, Chester County, defeating Republican challenger Richard Bryant with approximately 64% of the vote. Deuso, 45, originally from Vermont and a graduate of Drexel By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Owners of inclusive Inverness cafe defiant after being targeted yet again by anti-LGBTQ+ hate Police have charged a teenager following yet another hate crime incident at Xoko, an LGBTQ+ owned coffee shop in Inverness, which has been targeted at least a dozen times since it opened in July 2021. The latest attack occurred outside the popular venue, where its Progress Pride flag was ripped By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Josh Cavallo joins groundbreaking new series about a gay footballer Australian footballer and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Josh Cavallo, who plays for English club Peterborough Sports, is lending his expertise to a bold new drama that shines a light on one of football’s most taboo subjects: being openly gay in the men’s game. The upcoming web series, titled Armour, will By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture SAUNA, a bold and tender exploration of love, gender and identity, to be released on digital platforms this month SAUNA, the highly anticipated drama from Danish director Mathias Broe, will be arriving on digital platforms in the United States on 18 November 18. Sauna tells the story of Johan, a gay man thriving in Copenhagen’s nightlife scene, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets William, a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Michelle Visage lends her voice to National AIDS Trust campaign ahead of World AIDS Day This World AIDS Day, HIV rights charity National AIDS Trust is calling on people across the country to help end new HIV cases by 2030. Joining the call are Michelle Visage, Layton Williams, Charity Kase and Dr Ronx, who are urging everyone to show their support by raising awareness, fundraising, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
