Community News Standing Against Hate: Brighton marks IDAHOBIT Standing Against Hate: Brighton marks IDAHOBIT 2024 with Community Activism On May 17, the vibrant Ledward Centre pulsed with the energy of unity and resistance as the community came together to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This annual eve By Contributor • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News No one left behind: Brighton & Hove City Council to fly inclusive Rainbow flags from town halls to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) Brighton & Hove City Council is flying inclusive Rainbow flags from Hove and Brighton Town Halls on today to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT, created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people, pr By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘Love and Other Poems’ by Alex Dimitrov For LGBTQ readers seeking a literary journey that intimately explores love in all its dimensions, Dimitrov’s collection serves as a beacon of affirmation and connection by celebrating Love’s Tapestry By Eric Page • 2 min read
LGBTQ Choirs REVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus: ‘Gays & Dolls’ at Brighton Open Air Theatre Actually Gay Men’s Chorus is never shy of shaking things up a little and last night’s concert at Brighton Open Air Theatre was no exception, but this time for a very different reason and one which I applaud. Our LGBTQ+ choral scene has been for many years now, excellent, but at times somewhat polari By Andrew Kay • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove councillors expected to appoint British Bangladeshi Mohammed Asaduzzaman as city’s new Mayor Brighton & Hove councillors are expected to appoint British Bangladeshi Mohammed Asaduzzaman as the city’s new Mayor today, Thursday, May 16. If agreed at this year’s Annual Council meeting, Councillor Asaduzzaman, who has lived in Brighton for 30 years, will become the first South Asian Muslim coun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason’s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando In an exclusive partnership, Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason‘s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando. These collector’s items are a tribute to the charismatic and vibrant spirit of Miss Jason, who we lost in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Stonewall Housing launches housing scheme aimed at supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove Stonewall Housing has launched a new housing scheme aimed at supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove. This initiative, which is supported by Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, marks a “significant step” forward in addressing the “pressing need” for safe and supportive accommodation f By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Queer cabaret and pro-wrestling night FIST CLUB to return to Brighton in June FIST CLUB – a queer cabaret and pro-wrestling night from the most exciting grapplers around – is to return to Brighton in June, bringing a dynamite mash-up of fantastical comedy, sensational drag performers and hard-hitting live wrestling to Brighthelm Centre. While there is no bar in this venue, yo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove City Council announces LGBTQ+ Downland Healthwalk on Friday, May 24 Brighton & Hove City Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and National Walking Month with its LGBTQ+ Downland Healthwalk (two miles), which meets at the free car park off Roedean Road, below Roedean School on Friday, May 24 at 10am. Being active is important for everyone’s mental healt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Crowdfunder for Sussex disability charity Amaze reaches £10,000 target Local charity Amaze is celebrating hitting their target for their crowdfunder campaign for Amazing Futures, their youth work project supporting young people aged 14-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. The Amazing Futures project helps young p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Flying the Flag: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus on top form for Eurovision spectacular Well there could not have been a camper, more exuberant start to the festival than Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus‘ (BGMC) Eurovision spectacular. The choice of songs ranged from classics to the comic and back again and as an ensemble they were on top form. The music team of Joe Paxton and Tim Nail gave u By Andrew Kay • 3 min read
News Weed growth “a big problem for the city”. Brighton & Hove City Council announces its “new approach” to tackling overgrown and dangerous weeds Brighton & Hove City Council has announced its “new approach” to tackling overgrown and dangerous weeds on pavements and roads will start next week. According to the council, uncontrolled weed growth is “a big problem for the city”. In a release, the council said: “Five years of relying solely on ma By Graham Robson • 2 min read
