Lola Lasagne Community News The Brighton Rainbow Fund presents grants to community groups and celebrates fundraisers All photos by Michael Stone from Nick Ford Photography On Monday, October 16, Ironworks Studios was the venue for the 2023 event to announce the grants that have been approved by the Brighton Rainbow Fund (BRF) independent grants panel. BRF distributes funds raised within the community as grants to By Chris Gull • 4 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Bears at The Fallen Angel with Brighton Bear Weekend on Saturday, November 4 Gear up for a night to remember on Saturday, November 4 from 8.30pm – 12.30am, for Bears at The Fallen Angel – a night of furry fun, laughter, and some great music with the boys from Brighton Bear Weekend, all in aid of the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund. Brighton Bear Weekend say: “Gro By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Snowing Me, Snowing You! Brighton’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus share details of winter concert Join Brighton and Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus on Saturday, December 9 at St Georges Church in Kemptown as they entertain you with a blizzard of classics and festive treats plus a light dusting of ABBA! Tickets are now on sale for the Winter Concert, Snowing Me, Snowing You and you can expect a fun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
James Ledward Community News Friendship bench dedicated to the memory of James Ledward to be unveiled on Wednesday, September 20 The late James Ledward, founder of Gscene magazine (now Scene magazine), the Brighton Rainbow Fund, and responsible for commissioning the Brighton AIDS Memorial ‘TAY’, is to have a ‘friendship bench’ dedicated to his memory installed right by the memorial in New Steine Gardens. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Rainbow Fund announces applications for 2023 funding round are now open! The Brighton Rainbow Fund is the central hub for fundraising within Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities, and distributes grants to local projects which benefit, and make a difference, to the lives of hundreds of individuals within those communities. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Charles Street Tap cabaret fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund on Sunday, September 3 Chris Marshall, landlord at Charles Street Tap, is hosting the 14th Annual Charity Birthday Bash with the support of the cream of the cabaret scene, to raise vital funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV projects. The Birthday Party kicks off on Sunday, September 3 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Bear Weekend announces monthly bear social event, which raises funds for Sussex Beacon and Brighton Rainbow Fund, has a new home! The Bears at The Fallen Angel launch night is Saturday, September 2 at Fallen Angel Brighton, 24 Grafton Street, Kemptown, BN2 1AQ. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Frontrunners’ Rainbow Run raises £3,500 for Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities The event saw just under 400 runners (100 more than last year) start their Pride weekend by running the 5k route in Hove Park. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove Pride 2023: Look for the rainbow in every storm – a weekend of campaigning, protest, and celebration! Fifty years after the first Brighton ‘Gay Pride March’ in the city, Brighton & Hove Pride defied the wind, rain and travel disruptions to return for another spectacular year and a weekend packed full of campaigning, protest and partying in equal measure. After what has been a challenging year, it wa By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Fundraising News ‘David at 90’ raises £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund The concert, organised to celebrate David Raven’s (aka Maisie Trollette) 90th Birthday, at the Brighton Dome on Sunday, July 23 raised £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations as grants. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Comedy Ali Jay to bring Stand Up Sober Comedy Pride Fundraiser to the Ledward Centre on Thursday, August 3 The Ledward Centre is at the forefront of a growing movement in providing social spaces for those that prefer a cafe environment, away from pubs and clubs. By Chris Gull • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend GET VOTING! Participants of Mr Brighton Bear 2023 announced The Mr Brighton Bear competition, now in its fifth year, promises to be bigger and better than ever, with six handsome and charismatic participants ready to win hearts and the coveted title. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
