Birmingham Birmingham South Asian music festival to host its first LGBTQ+ village Spotify presents: Birmingham Mela – billed as the UK’s biggest South Asian music festival – will be hosting an LGBTQ+ village for the first time in 2023 this weekend. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Film SPOTLIGHT ON: Darius Shu – master of twists and turns Brian Butler talks to film director Darius Shu By Brian Butler • 4 min read
In The South Muslim drag queen wishes London Mayor happy ‘Eid al-Adha’ Asifa Lahore wishes London Mayor, Sadiq Khan a happy and peaceful Eid al-Adha with a vegan hamper to encourage generosity and compassion for all during the holy celebration. Asifa, Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen, delivered the hamper of vegan goodies from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatmen By Besi • 1 min read
Arts British Muslim drag star releases debut single in fight against IS Muslim drag artist Asifa Lahore has released her debut single, a self-penned anthemic power ballad about acceptance and coming out called You and has submitted the song for international Eurovision selection consideration in the UK and Switzerland. By Besi • 2 min read
