Fundraising News ‘David at 90’ raises £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund The concert, organised to celebrate David Raven’s (aka Maisie Trollette) 90th Birthday, at the Brighton Dome on Sunday, July 23 raised £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations as grants. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Arts Brighton Dome’s ‘Access Open Day: Creative Roots’ to spotlight disabled and neurodivergent artists and careers Brighton Dome in-house artist Erin Enfys will join award-winning performer and writer Tommy, known as The Queer Historian, for a discussion about their experiences of building a career as disabled artists including some of the challenges they have faced. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Suicide prevention initiative Baton of Hope to bring An Evening of Hope to Brighton Dome on Wednesday, July 5 The Baton of Hope presents a safe, unifying evening of uplifting melodies and stories about connection, community, survival and, above all, hope. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Festival REVIEW: Seven Ages @ Brighton Dome (Brighton Festival) Brian Butler finds the ageing process entertaining By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Van Gogh Alive @ Brighton Dome Corn Exchange Eric Page reviews “engaging and thoughtful” Van Gogh Alive at Brighton Dome By Eric Page • 4 min read
Brighton Festival Van Gogh Alive opens its doors at refurbished Brighton Dome After a brief delay due to additional testing and verification required by Brighton Dome, the iconic 220-year-old venue is now ready to welcome visitors for this awe-inspiring experience. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Trans Pride Brighton & Hove announces Night of Joy to celebrate 10 years of Trans Pride in the city on Friday, July 14 Join Trans Pride Brighton & Hove and the brightest trans and non-binary stars for a night of trans joy celebrating 10 Years of Trans Pride Brighton & Hove on Friday, July 14 at the Brighton Dome. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Local artist creates Van Gogh-inspired ‘Starry Night’ artwork of Brighton landmarks The artwork by Pauly the Painter marks the 170th birthday of Van Gogh, along with Van Gogh Alive’s Brighton opening By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News ‘David at 90’: David Raven’s 90th Birthday to be celebrated with a Gala Concert at Brighton Dome in July The Brighton Rainbow Fund is inviting everyone to join in the celebrations to mark a milestone birthday of a remarkable man and his remarkable career, and to raise funds to distribute as grants to local LGBTQ+ and HIV projects. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: George Takei- Still boldly going Brian Butler talks to a Star Trek legend about his internment, LGBTQ+ activism, and panto in Brighton By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: Brighton Festival – 120 events over 3 weeks Brian Butler finds gathering round in our Queer community is at the heart of Brighton Festival By Brian Butler • 5 min read
Arts Refurbished Brighton Dome to reopen venues with world famous Van Gogh Alive exhibition This unique multi-sensory experience explores the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. More than 3,000 images will be spectacularly presented in stunning detail, including iconic works such as Sunflowers and lesser-known paintings. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
