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
Politics Eddie Izzard standing to be Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion at next General Election Eddie Izzard, who previously said she didn’t want to stand on an all-woman shortlist as she identifies as gender fluid, would be Labour’s first transgender MP if she gets elected. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove City Council expresses “deep disappointment” after talks break down with Govia Thameslink Railway Govia Thameslink Railway have confirmed their refusal to run a train service to Brighton on Pride Saturday this weekend. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council reveals plans to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens A report to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee published today (Wednesday, August 2) proposes the next stage of plans to redesign and restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, which includes a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for £4.4million to b By Graham Robson • 2 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
Fundraising News Certificate of Recognition presented to The Sussex pub in Hove for raising £4,600+ for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has presented Mike and Lee (pictured) at The Sussex pub in Hove with a Certificate of Recognition, acknowledging and honouring their outstanding fundraising work for the charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Norman Cook, Brighton’s own superstar DJ Fatboy Slim, backs Martlets to complete work on new Hospice and keep caring Right Here, Right Now Postcards featuring his handwritten, heartfelt message to people in the city have been hitting doormats this week. His support comes as Martlets CEO Claire Irving issued an open letter to the community, asking them to stand with Martlets through the cost-of-living crisis and lend their support. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Exhibition from award-winning photographer Chris Jepson to mark 50 years since first Brighton Gay Pride March To mark 50 years since the first Brighton Gay Pride march in July 1973, Gay Liberation, a new exhibition from award-winning photographer Chris Jepson, presents new portraits of veterans of the London Gay Liberation Front and the Sussex Gay Liberation Front, each a poignant testament to the personal By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Sussex ME/CFS Society: All About ME The Sussex ME/CFS Society is the registered charity that informs, supports, and represents many of those suffering from the illness. By Contributor • 1 min read
Pride 201 Dance Company to release annual Brighton & Hove Pride video to Sam Smith and Madonna’s ‘Vulgar’ The video will also feature queer icons Dolly Rocket and Dave the Bear and drag artists Ex-Girlfriend, Alik, Ophelia Payne and King Sammy Silver. As well as the inclusion of a drag king, who are often unrepresented or overlooked by the media, the video will feature queen families, trans individuals By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Brighton & Hove City Council announces plans for new Christmas celebration for the city are “taking shape” While sites have yet to be finalised, Brighton & Hove City Council has announced its plans for a new Christmas celebration for the city are “taking shape” and residents, including artists and community groups, are being invited to share their ideas. By Graham Robson • 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
