Production photo of Toxic by Nathaniel J Hall, photo taken by Dawn Kilner Brighton & Hove The Old Market named Audience Choice Best Large Venue at the Brighton Fringe Awards 2025 This year, TOM hosted a variety of events that included Toxic, written by and starring Nathaniel J Hall and presented by Dibby Theatre, as well The Black Cat Cabaret, a showcase night which featured performances by Joanna Woodward, Le Gateau Chocolat, Carol Cates, Chi Chi Revolver and Aurora Starr. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News New Mayor of Brighton & Hove to support LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, during her mayoral year Councillor Amanda Grimshaw BEM, who has been appointed as new Mayor of Brighton & Hove, will be supporting LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, during her mayoral year. Elected as a Labour councillor in 2019, Amanda was appointed deputy chair of the Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Cult By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Rob Sainsbury becomes CEO of Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, has welcomed Rob Sainsbury as its new CEO. Writing on social media, Rob said: “Taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. A By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Sarah Savage, CEO of Trans Pride Brighton, issues a plea to donate after being arrested for disrupting meeting by “notoriously hateful group” Sister Salon Sarah Savage, CEO of Trans Pride Brighton, has issued a plea to donate to the annual event, which celebrates trans lives and gender diversity, after being arrested for disrupting a meeting by “notoriously hateful group” Sister Salon in Jubilee Library, Brighton. Speaking on Instagram, Sarah said: “I By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities and allies make a lot of noise for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities and allies made a lot of noise for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Saturday, 17 May. This year’s event took place at the stairs of the Brighton Unitarian Church from 12-1pm and featured music from Brighton Gay Men’ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend Garden Party to return on Saturday, 12 July Get ready for a dose of sunshine, community spirit, and fantastic finds! The much-loved Brighton Bear Weekend Garden Party is making its triumphant return to Dorset Gardens on Saturday, 12 July from 12 – 7 pm. Mark your calendars for an afternoon of vibrant energy and connection, with free entry for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton exhibition to honour essential contributions of trans individuals to the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion The Socially Engaged Art Salon, in collaboration with Trans Pride Brighton, is organising a significant exhibition to honour the essential contributions of trans individuals to the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion. In April 2025, the UK Supreme Court made a controversial ruling declar By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly inclusive Pride flags from Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the inclusive Pride flags from Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall on Saturday, 17 May to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT launched in 2004 to raise awareness of the violence and discrimination expe By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Out & About Trans Pride Brighton to benefit from sober clubbing event at Komedia Brighton, hosted by TransSober TransSober is to host a special event at Komedia Brighton on Friday, 18 July, 7 – 10pm, that promises to be a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion. Rhythm Retreat sober clubbing will raise vital funds for Trans Pride Brighton and is set to bring together the trans, non-binary, intersex, ge By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Heather Peace thanks the NHS and EastEnders for their support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2024 Brighton-based actress Heather Peace has thanked the NHS and the EastEnders team for their support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2024. The actress, who plays lesbian character Eve Unwin in the soap, said her “chemotherapy journey” has now ended in an Instagram post glowing with By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News May 17 (IDAHOBIT): Global day to celebrate sexual and gender diversities amid rising backlash worldwide Numerous initiatives are taking place worldwide in May to celebrate sexual and gender diversities as part of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). It is expected that events in more than 60 countries and territories worldwide will be registered on the may17. By Contributor • 4 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Actually Fabulous at 20: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus to celebrate 20 years of singing loud and proud! Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (ActuallyGMC) in Brighton is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with two summer shows to mark this momentous milestone on Friday, 18 July and Saturday, 19 July at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton. Join ActuallyGMC for Actually Fabulous at 20 – an unforgettable c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
