Arts Ding Dong! Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to make yuletide gay with Christmas shows in December Following on from an open-air performance in Barcelona, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BrightonGMC) are back in their home city and ready to make the yuletide gay! By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Actually Gay Men’s Chorus: ‘Together for Christmas’ Supporting LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut, the Christmas concert is an annual fixture in the city’s calendar and is the perfect way for you to start the season’s celebrations. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News ‘Drag Calendar’ to raise funds for Sussex Beacon Sid Spencer, who runs Fat Pigeon Art, has announced his new range of Christmas goodies – the Real Dragwives of Brighton & Hove calendar and a special Christmas card – will raise funds for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Conservatives say Brighton Christmas Festival should be moved for future years The Conservatives have today said that the Brighton Christmas Festival should be moved away from Valley Gardens and Old Steine Gardens in future years, after 2021’s maiden edition By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Season’s Greetings from Scene If, like us you are alone this Xmas, then we raise a glass to your good health and send you extra warm LGBTQ+ Yuletide Blessings By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Arts Resound & Rebelles: Rebooted Like all Brighton and Hove’s choirs, these two fine examples have suffered in the claws of Covid. Few rehearsals or performances, illness… all have taken their toll and in addition, By Andrew Kay • 1 min read
Arts Charity Shop Sue’s Guide to Christmas Charity Shop Sue is a legend, she’s an icon and she has mixed feelings about Christmas. By Alex Klineberg • 2 min read
Photo: Geraint Lewis Arts REVIEW: Potted Panto @ Garrick Theatre Brian Butler finds 7 pantomimes in 70 minutes is the perfect seasonal recipe for fun. By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Miss Hope Springs – Christmas Agogo! Brian Butler is reduced to tears of laughter by the faded showbiz girl herself, singer/songwriter Miss Hope Springs. By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts The Rainbows Return with RC’s Xmas Concert Community choirs have been starting back up again in recent months, allowing members to meet in person and sing once again, joyfully joining voices together, rehearse and get ready for their all important Winter ( and Christmas) Concerts. Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus is no exception. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Joe Lycett announces queer Christmas party for Channel 4 The 90-minute festival special, Mummy’s Big Christmas Do!, will feature special guests, musical performances, stand-up comedy, drag performers, and LGBTQ+ icons, celebrating all things queer By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Arts Pride Radio to bring festive cheer on Christmas Day Reality star Scarlett Moffatt and singer Joe McElderry will be taking to the airwaves to bring some festive cheer this Christmas Day on Pride Radio from 7am. By Graham Robson • 2 min read