LGBTQ+ News Brighton Bear Weekend saddened by the passing of Mx. Brighton Bear. “As a non-binary bear, Antoni not only embodied our values as an inclusive organisation, but also demonstrated how to live life to the fullest.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus – Divas! Carole Todd reviews Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus’ new show – Divas! By Carole Todd • 2 min read
In The South Brighton councillors asked to agree i360 loan restructure A report prepared for the next Policy and Resources committee on May 12 details proposals that “aim to get the council’s loan repaid as quickly as possible while giving the i360 a sustainable future”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Ledward Centre is open! The Ledward Centre (TLC), the south of England’s only LGBTQ+ centre, has announced that the first phase of the fit out is complete, on time and in budget. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘Animal Place’ by Tim Spooner at The Spire for Brighton Festival 2022 Everyday objects are reanimated into strange and wonderful creatures in Tim Spooner’s playful installation created in collaboration with the East Brighton community By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Applications OPEN for Mr Brighton Bear 2022 Fancy yourself as Mr Brighton Bear 2022? Go on, you know you do! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Labour councillor criticises Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council for ‘turning blind eye’ to Saudi Arabia trip Labour has criticised the reaction of the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council to news that the CEO of the Royal Pavilion & Museum Trust recently took a trip to Saudi Arabia, as part of Nadine Dorries MP’s cultural exchange initiative. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Bear Weekend announces ‘The Dirty Show’ with ‘Where the Bears Are’ creator Ben Zook Ben Zook, from the hit gay web series Where the Bears Are, plays Skyler Gentry – America’s favourite actor, singer, dancer, psychic… He’s really dirty, really gay, and performs original raunchy songs and ‘psychic readings’ with audience members! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches new resource: ‘Allsorts of Visibility: Celebrating South Asian LGBT+ People’ “To me, it’s about representation, visibility, positivity, empowerment and normalising our presence. Plus, showing diversity within PoC communities, because we are not a monolith.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs Marlborough Productions seeks new General Manager Marlborough Productions, the leading UK producer of queer-led, intersectional performances, parties and community gatherings, is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic General Manager to join its team. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News National roadshow celebrating UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 set to visit Hove The free Roadshow on Saturday, June 25 will offer visitors to Brighton & Hove an introduction to football, with a chance to learn new football skills and tricks as well as try matchday presenting and interviewing in a special BBC studio. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Greens welcome news of NHS plans to open Gender Identity Clinic in Sussex Following a joint letter from Cllrs Clare and Powell to Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, NHS England have confirmed plans to improve access to trans healthcare in Sussex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
