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 Scene magazine statement regarding recent news report on Brighton Rainbow Fund and our director Chris Gull Dear readers, In light of recent news regarding the Brighton Rainbow Fund and our director Chris Gull, we at Scene magazine want to reassure our community. We remain, as we have always been, a community-focused publication produced and maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers. This core aspect o By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend INTERVIEW: Scene sits down with this year’s Mr Brighton Bear, Francisco Guillen Beloved community event Brighton Bear Weekend, which this year took place from July 11 – 14, was a weekend brimming with excitement, camaraderie, and, of course, the crowning of the new Brighton Bear 2024, which was this year won by Francisco Guillen. Raising funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund and the By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run raises £6,000 for Brighton Rainbow Fund This year’s Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run, which took place in Hove Park on August 4, raised £6,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund, which distributes funds raised within the community as grants to local LGBTQ+ and HIV projects. This year’s event was bigger, better, louder and prouder than ever! Organis By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Comedy Down the Hatch queer and alternative comedy club to return to Komedia Brighton this autumn The Komedia Brighton has announced its queer and alternative comedy club Down the Hatch (Winner of ‘Best Comedy Format’ award in the 2024 Chortle Awards) will return to this autumn, with some great line-ups. Tickets HERE Komedia, which values diversity and creativity, will provide a platform for mar By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Cabaret stars to raise funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund at Charles Street Tap on September 1 Head along to Charles Street Tap for an epic night of fun, laughter, and charity fundraising on September 1 from 7pm. Chris The Landlord’s 15th Annual Charity Sunday Cabaret BIRTHDAY BASH will feature sensational host Lola Lasagne joined by a line-up of top performers, including: Rose Garden, Glenda By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride LOVE IS THE MESSAGE: DJs including Wildblood and Queenie to raise funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund during Brighton & Hove Pride Love is the Message this Brighton & Hove Pride according to DJs Tim Walker (LITM) and Wildblood and Queenie, who will be spinning a loved up set at Bison Beach Bar during Brighton & Hove Pride for the Brighton Rainbow Fund and MAP on Pride Saturday, August 3. Wildblood and Queenie say: “Yes, there’s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Get Ready to Crown Brighton Bear 2024! Mark your calendars and prepare for the return of Brighton Bear Weekend, set to take place in the heart of Brighton from July 11 – 14. Celebrating its 14th year, this beloved community event, which raises funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund and the Sussex Beacon, promises a weekend brimming with excitem By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run to return for third fabulous year in August Rapidly becoming an essential part of the Brighton & Hove Pride weekend, the Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run – a 5K fun run raising money for local LGBTQ charity, the Brighton Rainbow Fund – returns to Hove Park on Friday, August 2 at 7pm. This year promises to be bigger, better, louder and prouder! Org By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend’s Annual Easter Quiz to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) has announced the return of its Annual Easter Quiz, which will raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund, at Camelford Arms, Brighton on Thursday, March 28 at 9pm sharp. BBW said” “Ready to hop into some quiz fun and a chance to win a fabulous £300 c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend: A Celebration of Community and Charity In the heart of Brighton, a special event unfolded on the evening of February 27 at the Fallen Angel. It was a night dedicated to expressing gratitude and celebrating the collective efforts that made the Brighton Bear Weekend a resounding success. The gathering wasn’t just any event; it was a testam By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News Santa Bus raises a huge £37,620 for local charities, including Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard and the Brighton Rainbow Fund In the build up to Christmas, Santa Claus travelled all the way from the North Pole and boarded his very own Brighton & Hove Santa Bus to spread festive joy and cheer to everyone across Brighton & Hove and beyond. This year was the 20th anniversary and to help celebrate 20 years of Christmas giving, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
