Community Corner National Switchboard to take control of LGBTQ+ helpline support in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove LGBT+ Switchboard has announced a new partnership with Switchboard – the National LGBTQ+ Support Line. From October 2025, National Switchboard will assume responsibility for delivering helpline support across Brighton & Hove, thereby expanding access to a trusted, year-round service for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Although Brighton & By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK One week to go until Brighton Pride 2025! Just one week to go until Brighton is United in Pride, literally this time next week-only 7 more sleeps! To help count down here’s an official Scene x Brighton Pride playlist to stream on Spotify-YAY. Your soundtrack for PRIDE ON THE PARK! Pride began as a powerful protest-a declaration By Dale Melita • 6 min read
Culture 14 HIV activists strip down to shatter stigma HIV The Naked Truth is to present Nude Exhibit, a two-day gallery event spotlighting HIV activism, visibility, and the power of art to challenge stigma, ahead of World AIDS Day in November. HIV The Naked Truth - a collective of “likeminded people with a mission to end HIV stigma through By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Allsorts Youth Project announced as chosen charity for Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run 2025 Allsorts Youth Project, a Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, has been chosen as the beneficiary charity for the 2025 Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run, a 5km charity run organised by Brighton & Hove FrontRunners, a social running group for LGBTQ+ people. Established in 1999, Allsorts supports LGBTQ+ young people, and parents By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Suzy Izzard awarded honorary doctorate by University of Sussex for arts and activism Comedian, actor, and long-time LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Suzy Izzard - also known as Eddie Izzard - has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sussex in recognition of her contributions to the arts, activism, and humanitarian work. The award was presented during the university’s summer graduation ceremony By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Actually Fabulous - 20th anniversary concert from Actually Gay Men's Chorus For their 20th anniversary concert, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus in Brighton chose Actually Fabulous as the title of the show. No modesty and none needed. It’s an ever-surprising choral group under the meticulous and energetic musical direction of Samuel Cousins and with Simon Gray’s immaculate accompaniment, and By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Features & Longread Bring the honey to Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend 2025: Hugs, Honey, and Heartfelt Vibes If you’ve never been lovingly encouraged to dip yourself in honey and throw yourself to the bears, then you, my friend, have never been to Brighton Bear Weekend. I had the joy of attending this year’s sun-drenched celebration as By Liran Notik • 3 min read
Community Corner Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flags this weekend during Trans Pride Brighton Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the trans flags this weekend to show their continued support for trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) communities and Trans Pride Brighton, taking place on Saturday, 19 July. This year’s Trans Pride Brighton begins with a protest march, meeting at Victoria Gardens By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Liran Notik, Chatting with Peter Nesbitt, Charity Director of MindOut Community Corner MindOut at Brighton Bear Weekend Scene Magazine at Brighton Bear Weekend: A Chat with MindOut By Liran Notik, Scene Magazine We had such a lovely time visiting Brighton Bear Weekend, where we stopped by the stall of the incredible LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut. There, we met two passionate team members: Peter Nesbitt, Charity Director, By Liran Notik • 1 min read
Liran Notik, Chatting with Douglas Hawkins, The Social Gays Brighton Community Corner The Social Gays come to Brighton A Chat with Douglas Hawkins, Founder of The Social Gays Brighton By Liran Notik, Scene Magazine We had a lovely time chatting with Douglas Hawkins, the heart and mind behind The Social Gays Brighton — a fresh and much-needed addition to the city’s LGBTQ+ landscape. Douglas, a true Brightonian, shared By Liran Notik • 1 min read
UK Brighton & Hove Buses launches brand-new Pride Bus, named after David Raven aka Maisie Trollette Brighton & Hove Buses has launched their new Pride Bus, designed in partnership with Brighton & Hove Pride. The brand-new livery was chosen by local residents, and the bus is aptly named after the late David Raven, who many will know as Maisie Trollette, a widely adored and influential drag By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Sussex Beacon to become UK's first LGBTQ+ hospice with HIV specialism In a landmark development, the Sussex Beacon has announced it is set to become the UK’s only dedicated hospice for LGBTQ+ people, uniquely combining inclusive care with expertise in specialist HIV care. The local charity is refreshing its approach to palliative and end-of-life care services, expanding its offer to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
