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
Music It’s Britney, bitch! (oh and also it’s also Matilda Bond, Troye Sivan, Beverley Knight and more too….bitch)! Oh hey #DaleyPoppers (my boyfriend thought of that name after a glass of wine and I loved it so I’m using it)! Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah […] By Dale Melita • 7 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
