Community News Allsorts Youth Project, the LGBTQ+ youth charity, to receive five years of funding from National Lottery’s Community Fund Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, has announced that they will be receiving five years of funding from the National Lottery’s Community Fund. Established in 1999, the charity has been supporting LGBTQ+ young people in Sussex for over 25 years. According to Allsorts, the fund By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Mariah Carey Pride Mariah Carey to headline Brighton & Hove Pride 2025 Brighton & Hove Pride has announced global superstar Mariah Carey will headline the main stage at this year’s fun-filled Pride on the Park two-day community fundraiser at Preston Park, on Saturday August 2. Originally announced to headline Brighton & Hove Pride in 2020, the event was unfortunately c By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Sarah Willingham, former dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, purchases Brighton’s beleaguered tourist attraction the i360 Sarah Willingham, former dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, has purchased Brighton’s beleaguered tourist attraction the i360 Entrepreneur Willingham, whose company Nightcap “was created to acquire and organically grow hospitality brands and venues that create vibrant, unforgettable guest experiences by b By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus becomes new charity partner for Komedia’s ‘Down the Hatch’ comedy night Komedia has teamed up with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, the biggest gay men’s chorus in UK outside of London, to raise funds and awareness at Komedia’s monthly night of queer and alternative comedy Down the Hatch. The venue will be collecting donations at checkout on their website which will be donate By Graham Robson • 2 min read
i360 News Brighton & Hove City Council agrees to write off £51million debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 Brighton & Hove City Council Cabinet members have agreed to write off debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 ahead of a potential sale. At meeting on Thursday, January 23, Cabinet members agreed to recommendations to release the council’s security on its £51million loan debt and rolled-up interes By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Out & About Subline returns in February for Valentine’s Weekender in aid of Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton’s kinkiest club Subline returns Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 for a Valentine’s Weekender in aid of sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust. Brighton Fetish Week invites you to Subline’s Hanky Party on the Friday for what could be described as a sort of traffic light p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard gives thanks to Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents for helping give the charity’s client rooms a makeover Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard has given thanks to Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, a local gay-inclusive rugby team, for helping give the charity’s client rooms a much-needed makeover. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents said: “We’re grateful for the opportunity to give back to our local community, thank By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News HAVE YOUR SAY: Help protect Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ venues Brighton & Hove‘s vibrant LGBTQ+ venues are more than just pubs and clubs – they’re essential cultural spaces that provide safe havens, foster community connections, and preserve our city’s proud queer heritage. The current licensing policy consultation presents a crucial opportunity for our LGBTQ+ By Contributor • 1 min read
Cabaret Queens Arms Brighton to celebrate its 40th birthday this week! Queens Arms Brighton is celebrating 40 years as a cabaret venue this week with five nights of events featuring over 30 artists, with every night raising funds for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. The Queens Arms will be celebrating in style with the cream of the cabaret scene taking to the Quee By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, to close its doors Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, is to close its doors after 30 years. Lawrence Alkin, Founder of Enter Gallery, said: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, will be permanently closing. This has been th By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Santa Bus raises £36,579 for 12 local charities, including LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut The Santa Bus, which travelled 20 routes, over 20 nights in Brighton & Hove, raised £36,579 for 12 local charities, including LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut. Santa was joined by his team of elves and festive volunteers as thousands of people lined the streets and walked alongside the Santa Bus By Graham Robson • 1 min read
i360 News Buyer comes forward with a bid for Brighton i360; city council “disappointed” £51million loan will not be repaid Brighton & Hove City Council‘s Cabinet is set to discuss recommendations around a potential sale of the Brighton i360 on Thursday, 23 January. Following the decision of the board of Brighton i-360 Limited to file for administration on 20 December, a prospective buyer has come forward with a bid for By Graham Robson • 2 min read
