LGBTQ+ News Out and proud members of Out to Swim take part in the 85th annual Pier to Pier race in Brighton. Organised by volunteers of the Brighton Swimming Club, the race, which is just over a kilometre, is one of the main swimming events in the Brighton calendar starting at West Pier and ending under Palace Pier. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Azara Meghie Arts REVIEW: ‘Short & Sweet’: Thick & Tight Dance Company Alison Thomson’s review of the first piece to be performed in Brighton’s brand new The Dance Space. By Contributor • 3 min read
Support LGBTQ pride rainbow background vector Fundraising News Venues and businesses step up to raise funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund this Pride Check out for these events and opportunities from businesses. By Chris Gull • 4 min read
News Brighton & Hove Pride puts community messages at the heart of city-wide lamp post campaign for 30th Anniversary Brighton & Hove Pride has launched a lamp post campaign for this weekend’s event, calling on local LGBTQ+ community groups to share messages highlighting a campaign, celebration or statistic to the wider public throughout Pride. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Don your rainbow party outfits and take part in the Big Pride Beach Clean on Sunday, August 7 Volunteers who complete a full session can get a free ticket to We Are Fabuloso – Pride in the Park on Sunday, August 7. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News David Raven attack update As promised, Neil Jackson has been in touch again to let us know how David Raven is after being attacked on St James’ Street on Friday. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Information Rainbow Hub appointed as third party LGBTQ+ hate crime reporting centre When someone reports a hate crime with the Rainbow Hub, they own that report and what happens to it. If they want their report to go to the authorities, the Rainbow Hub will ensure that happens. By Contributor • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Is drag family-friendly? Trolls go mad over Drag In the Park A post promoting DRAG IN THE PARK: THE FABULOUS FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOW has come under fire from trolls on Facebook who have criticised the inclusion of ‘drag queens’ in a family-friendly show. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans Pride Brighton smashes fundraising goal of £3,000 for this year’s event “Your donations from now on will help us bring our vision for next year’s event to life – and we appreciate every penny!” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community The Ledward Centre to host Pride Family Day at Jubilee Square The Ledward Centre is hosting a Pride Family Day over Brighton & Hove Pride weekend on Saturday, August 6 By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Jobs JOB: Switchboard seeks full-time Specialist LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Switchboard’s Domestic Abuse service provides a holistic and affirming support to LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse across Sussex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Cherry Fakewell’s STAUNCH! to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon STAUNCH!, an immersive cabaret with drag performers, loud music stand up and acrobats, is to raise funds for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon at The Curzon in Brighton on Saturday, July 23 from 7pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
