LGBTQ Choirs Actually Fabulous at 20: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus to celebrate 20 years of singing loud and proud! Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (ActuallyGMC) in Brighton is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with two summer shows to mark this momentous milestone on Friday, 18 July and Saturday, 19 July at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton. Join ActuallyGMC for Actually Fabulous at 20 – an unforgettable c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Centre Stage to remain open after sale of Amsterdam Hotel collapses Centre Stage Brighton – a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends – is to remain open after announcing on social media the sale of the Amsterdam Hotel has collapsed. The bar, which was going to be turned into a seafood restaurant, wrote on Facebook: “Just when you thought you’d got rid By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Centre Stage Brighton to close its doors for good on Sunday, April 27 Centre Stage Brighton – a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends – is to close its doors for good on Sunday, April 27. Announcing the news on social media, Centre Stage Brighton said: “Yes it’s true, the Amsterdam Hotel has sold up. As such Centre Stage is coming to a close, two […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Centre Stage Brighton raises almost £1,000 for LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut MindOut has said a “huge thank you” to Centre Stage Brighton and “fabulous host” The Only Ruffles for its recent festive fundraising quiz. In just three events in 2024, Centre Stage raised close to £1,000 which will go towards the running of our the charity’s LGBTQ+ mental health services. MindOut s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cabaret World AIDS Day fundraiser at Brighton Box Gallery and Centre Stage with sensational ‘80s popstar SONIA Local gallery The Brighton Box is holding a special World AIDS Day event with sensational ‘80s pop star SONIA on Sunday, December 1 from 3 – 6pm, with all profits donated to Lawson Unit and the Sussex Beacon. A celebration of diversity and creativity, this event will be an opportunity to explore a s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News An impressive £550 raised for MindOut at Centre Stage Brighton LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut announced on social media that a fundraiser, with a raffle and acts including Drag With No Name and Sally Vate, at Centre Stage Brighton raised an impressive £550 for the charity. According to MindOut, this vital money will go towards funding services and equates By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Fetish Week to take over St James’s Street from Saturday, August 24 Brighton Fetish Week is set to take over St James’s Street from Saturday, August 24 to Saturday, August 31 with over 30 events taking place at LGBTQ+ venues including Centre Stage, Affinity Bar, Bulldog, Revenge, Charles St Tap, Queens Arms, Nautilus Lounge, Grosvenor Bar, Broadway Bar and Marine Ta By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News ROCK THE RIBBON: Two of Brighton’s LGBTQ+ venues to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon on World AIDS Day Two of Brighton’s LGBTQ+ venues – Centre Stage and Legends Brighton – are to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon on World AIDS Day – Thursday, December 1. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Miss Jason to ‘wing walk’ for the Sussex Beacon Miss Jason made a surprise announcement during her hilarious show at Centre Stage Brighton last night, which has caused great excitement at local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Centre Stage Brighton chooses Sussex Beacon as its preferred charity Centre Stage Brighton is the jewel set between two LGBTQ+ – venues Charles Street Tap and Legends. The bar is all about having a good time with top-flight tunes, live music, drag and more By Graham Robson • 1 min read
