Arts Brighton to host world-famous Van Gogh Alive experience Van Gogh Alive, the immersive, multi-sensory experience that has welcomed 8.5 million visitors in 80 cities around the world, is coming to Brighton this spring. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts The first Ukraine International Film Festival to launch at Latest Musicbar in Brighton on January 18 “World class films made by world class Ukrainian filmmakers. Ukraine has a world class cultural history which it will not lose!” By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Jobs Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard is hiring! Switchboard is looking for a Safe Accommodation LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Caseworker; a fantastic opportunity to join the Switchboard team at an exciting time of growth. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove city councillors to consider bidding to become a host city for Women’s Rugby World Cup According to Brighton & Hove City Council, a successful bid would “see world class cup rugby teams welcomed to the Amex Stadium for a second time, enhancing Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a major sporting city.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Work to improve the look and feel of Western Road in Brighton to begin this month According to Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC), the changes will “make it more pleasant for shoppers, encourage more cycling, wheeling and walking, making it easier to travel through the city and improving air quality.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Actually Gay Men’s Chorus: New Members’ Evening at St Mary’s Church on Thursday, January 19 The chorus, which loves to welcome new members, learns and performs a wide repertoire of music from opera to pop, all of which is expertly taught by its fantastic music team. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Chris Jepson fundraising for two Brighton & Hove exhibitions for The Identity Project during LGBTQ+ History Month in February 2023 This will be the first time the whole Brighton & Hove collection of 84 portraits will be exhibited together. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News COLUMN: One Gay Man and His Love of Dogs, by Matt Rood of Rooddog Christmas having just gone, we always see bookings become more erratic, as households slow down and spend more time at home together – including furry family! By Contributor • 2 min read
Fundraising News Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC to ‘take a dip’ on New Year’s Day to fundraise for Union Cup In April, the Union Cup is being held in Birmingham for all rugby clubs with a specific LGBTQ+ status and the Sea Serpents are planning to send a squad of 25 players to this tournament By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News IN PICTURES: Burning the Clocks 2022 After two years of Covid cancellations, the much-loved community event Burning the Clocks returned to Brighton last night (Wednesday, December 21), bringing around 25,000 people together to watch a procession of lanterns parade and ceremonially burn on the seafront, before a firework show. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus: ‘Together For Christmas’ “What a joy to be treated to an evening simply packed with traditional festive merriment” By Andrew Kay • 2 min read
Community Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard publishes ‘LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Survivors’ Christmas Survival Guide’ According to Switchboard, Christmas can be a particularly dangerous time of year of domestic abuse survivors. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
