LGBTQ+ News Politicians in Missouri considering legislation, which will ban cabaret or drag performances Politicians in Missouri are considering legislation, which will ban cabaret or drag performances where it can be viewed by a minor. The bill, proposed by Republican Rick Brattin, who made homophobic remarks in 2017 saying that homosexuals aren’t human beings, stipulates that anyone caught violating By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News London loses another LGBTQ+ venue London is to lose yet another LGBTQ+ venue after plans to turn the The Apple Tree, a “quirky, non-conformist” pub in the heart of Clerkenwell, into an eco-decking firm’s showroom were presented to the council. The Apple Tree, which failed to return after Covid, offered a safe haven to those living a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBT History Month Lives of a gay couple who lived in a Dorset village for nearly six decades turned into an exhibition The lives of a gay couple who lived in a Dorset village for nearly six decades have been turned into an exhibition in the county, which brings together a selection of photographs, letters and diary entries to provide an overview of their personal and professional lives. Despite homosexuality being i By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News #SaferToBeMe summit, the only global LGBTQ+ summit held in the UK, to take place in Newcastle in October The 2025 #SaferToBeMe summit, the only global LGBTQ+ summit held in the UK, returns this year and promises to be the biggest one yet since its inaugural launch in 2023. Taking place in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, the 2025 #SaferToBeMe summit promises an ambitious and exciting programme of events from Octob By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Florida considers banning Pride flags from flying from government buildings, including schools and city halls Politicians in Florida are considering banning schools, city halls and other government buildings from flying Pride flags. The bill, if signed into law, would make the annual practice by governments of flying a rainbow flag during Pride Month illegal. The legislation also covers Black Lives Matters By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Drag Race UK icon Tia Kofi to host Big Eurovison Party on BBC on March 7 The Big Eurovision Party – a celebratory concert, filled to the brim with Eurovision legends and epic performances – will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday, March 7 at 11.40pm. Hosted by Eurovision royalty, Edsilia Rombley and Drag Race UK star, Tia Kofi, the Big Eurovision Party sho By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content Trans activist likens treatment of trans people to gays during AIDS epidemic Support for trans people and trans issues remains strong despite fear mongering, trans activist Jenny Maguire has stated. Despite the Trump administration attacking trans people, banning them from the military and sports, and the UK banning puberty blockers for kids, Maguire said that while trans ri By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film ‘The History of Sound’, the highly anticipated gay World War I drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, set for release in 2025 The History of Sound, the highly anticipated gay World War I drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, is set for release in 2025, following a world premiere to be announced in the coming months. Based on Ben Shattuck’s 2108 award-winning story, the film follows two men, Lionel (Mescal) and Davi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts “I always wanted to be that punk queer guy.” Brighton-based director and choreographer Andrea Walker speaks to Scene ahead of his show ‘Sad Book’ at Old Market, Hove When meeting someone new for an interview you always hope you will recognise them. No such problem with Brighton-based director and choreographer Andrea Walker. His shock of curly green hair and bare arms sporting some of his many tattoos tell you “here I am.“ He exudes a visceral sexuality that mat By Brian Butler • 4 min read
LGBT History Month Remembering Justin Fashanu: the world’s first openly gay footballer On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, former Norwich and Nottingham Forest striker Justin Fashanu was inducted into the National Football Museum‘s Hall of Fame. As part of the LGBT+ History Month celebrations, the event also coincided with what would have been his 59th birthday. Fashanu was Britain’s fir By Contributor • 4 min read
Pride Trans Pride Hastings 2025 to launch on Trans Day of Visibility Trans Pride Hastings 2025, which won Grassroots Pride of the Year at the Gaydio Pride Awards 2024, is to launch this year at the Observer Building on Trans Day of Visibility on Monday, March 31. Head to the bar area on the ground floor from 6pm to hear organisers share plans for this year’s events, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner The UK’s tastiest bear club BEEFMINCE is coming to Brighton! Supported by GROWLR and DEN Loungewear By Dale Melita • 1 min read
