LGBTQ Choirs REVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus – ‘Home for Christmas’ Well it certainly has been a season of song, with a total of seven choral concerts to enjoy. And I have really enjoyed them all this year, from the extremely professional offering from Glyndebourne to five concerts given by Brighton & Hove’s talented LGBTQ+ choirs who in many ways match the talents By Andrew Kay • 2 min read
Transgender News The Outside Project to open Trans Winter Night Shelter – a safe space for trans communities this winter The Outside Project is gearing up to open its new Trans Winter Night Shelter in Hackney, London, which will be a safe space for trans communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton Winter Fayre, which launched yesterday, will be closed this weekend due to high winds and adverse weather conditions Brighton Winter Fayre, which launched yesterday, will be closed this weekend due to high winds and adverse weather conditions. The launch event brought together the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, local councillors, residents and visitors alike for festive entertainment, creative workshops, and seasonal c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans Secret Santa UK launches 2024 campaign to bring cheer to trans youth across the UK Trans Secret Santa UK has kicked off its 2024 Christmas gifting campaign to raise funds to deliver festive gift parcels to trans youth across the UK. Building on the success of last year’s initiative which saw almost 700 gift packages distributed, this year’s campaign aims to reach even more young t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches 12 days of Allsorts campaign to support vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people this festive season Want to share a message of support to vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people across Sussex and help Allsorts continue its mission to empower LGBTQ+ young people? Join the 12 days of Allsorts campaign today! According to the LGBTQ+ youth charity, this time of year can be incredibly isolating for LGBTQ+ youn By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton loneliness charity to hold Winter Warmer celebration for Brighton’s lonely and isolated this Christmas Intergenerational friendships will be celebrated at a Brighton & Hove charity’s Winter Warmer for people who might otherwise be spending the festive season alone. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News akt announces first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK akt, formerly known as Albert Kennedy Trust, has launched its first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK. 100% of profit from each purchase will support homeless LGBTQ+ young people facing the cold streets this winter. But hurry – the collection is only available unt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Services Brighton & Hove Buses announces Christmas and New Year schedule Brighton & Hove Buses has announced its Christmas and New Year schedule, including Christmas Day bus services for the third year running. Special Christmas Day services will run on routes 1, 5B, 7, 12 and 49. What’s more, this Christmas the route 12 will be extended through to Eastbourne. On Boxing By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Galop launches appeal in response to a 35% increase in domestic violence referrals during winter period Galop, the national LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity, has launched an appeal in response to a 35% increase in domestic violence referrals during the winter period. According to Galop, this winter, “thousands of LGBTQ+ people will have no choice but to return to homes where they once faced abuse, violence a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Debenhams pulls ‘A Gay in a Manger’ Christmas jumpers Debenhams has paused sales of a Christmas jumper and a coffee cup that sported the message “A Gay in a Manger’ following an online campaign led by ‘Christian rights’ group Christian Concern and former Conservative politician Jacob Rees-Mogg, who noted they didn’t have any items that made fun of Isla By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus Presents: The Rocky Holly Tinsel Show at Brighton Dome What happens when two newly-engaged chorus members get lost on Christmas Eve? What’s that mysterious light? And just who is throwing such a lavish party? The answers are guaranteed to make you do the pelvic thrust all night long. Give yourself over to absolute pleasure with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Ding dong! Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus drop details of their ‘Big Festive Rainbow Bellter’ Join Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus for a ding-dong of a musical evening on Saturday, December 14 at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown. Tickets are now on sale for the Big Festive Rainbow Bellter where you can expect a festive and uplifting evening of songs including a mix of uplifting pop, carol By Graham Robson • 1 min read
