Community News TV stars, including Brighton’s Ollie King, support sexy Brighton campaign to end misconceptions about HIV Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a sexy new campaign in Brighton, letting the public know that people living with HIV on medication cannot pass on the virus during sex. The billboards show couples entwined and locked in a flirty embrace. The ‘Cant Pass It On’ campaign is being championed by Stric By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Host of ‘Show Up, Show Out!’ Tayris Mongardi said: “A labour of love and necessity to our trans+ community.” An event to support our trans communities at Revenge in Brighton raised a massive £2,427.77 for Trans Pride Brighton on Sunday, 4 May. Produced and hosted by Brighton drag artists Tayris Mongardi and Ex-Girlfriend, Show Up, Show Out! consisted of three incredible drag shows, and music from Revenge’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Fringe Ironworks Studios announces its “most ambitious programme yet” for 2025 Brighton Fringe Festival Ironworks Studios, Brighton’s hub for live entertainment, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge performance, has announced its “most ambitious programme yet” for the 2025 Brighton Fringe Festival. Bringing together bold new voices, boundary-pushing artistry, and an inclusive spirit, Ironworks Stud By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove to come together for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on 17 May Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities and allies will come together on Saturday, 17 May for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). This year’s event will take place at the stairs of the Brighton Unitarian Church from 12-1pm and feature music from Brighton Gay Men By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News QUEER THE MARLY: “a venue run by and for the Brighton queer community” The Queer The Marly campaign began in the summer of 2021, when the pub’s future was uncertain. Hundreds of testimonials were collected from the community and the building was granted status as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). Due to this status, the community has been given first notice of intent By Contributor • 3 min read
LGBTQ Choirs REVIEW: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus – ‘Retrospective’ Going into St George’s Church this evening, there was an air of expectation of a great night ahead. With gold and silver balloons strung across the walls and a big screen taking centre stage, it felt like a family get together in that dead week between Christmas and New Year when you settle down in By Carole Todd • 3 min read
News Sam Parrott (Labour Party) elected as councillor for Westbourne & Poets’ Corner Sam Parrott (Labour) has been elected as councillor for Westbourne & Poets’ Corner following a by-election on Thursday, 1 May 2025. The by-election was called following the resignation of Leslie Pumm. Results Gary Farmer, Reform UK – 258 votes Keith William Donald Jago – 7 votes David Maples, Indepe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Chris Gull, Director of Scene, Trustee of Brighton Rainbow Fund and Director of Ledward Centre, shares health concerns and decision to step down from all roles Chris Gull has shared that he was diagnosed with colon cancer in January, and is stepping down from his roles to focus on his recovery, and retirement. Chris has issued the following personal statement: “The last year has been particularly tough, after more than five years since the death of James L By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus announces that local HIV charity Lunch Positive is its new charity partner for the year ahead Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus has announced that local HIV charity Lunch Positive is its new charity partner for the year ahead. Lunch Positive is an award-winning grassroots organisation that provides accessible, engaging, and impactful community-led services for people living with HIV. Their mission i By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Cllr Bella Sankey Transgender News “We hear your anxiety and distress.” Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, publishes statement following Supreme Court’s anti-trans gender ruling Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has published a statement after anti-trans rights activists won their JK Rowling-funded Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman, which will affect the lives of trans women across the UK. Backed financially by the Harry P By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove City Council responds to Lib Dems’ statement saying they need to “get real” over this summer’s Pride celebrations Councillor Birgit Miller, Cabinet member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism, has responded to a Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats statement, saying Brighton & Hove City Council needs to “get real” over this summer’s Pride celebrations. According to the Lib Dems, the council’s recently announced plans By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News ‘Queer The Marly’ group seeks donations to secure future of LGBTQ+ venue Queer The Marly, a group of queer people who have come together to protect the building fondly known by many as ‘The Marly’, is seeking donations for a mortgage deposit so they can turn the venue into a permanent queer cultural centre, owned by and for the LGBTQ+ community. For over 60 years, the Ma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
