Community News Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus announces that local HIV charity Lunch Positive is its new charity partner for the year ahead Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus has announced that local HIV charity Lunch Positive is its new charity partner for the year ahead. Lunch Positive is an award-winning grassroots organisation that provides accessible, engaging, and impactful community-led services for people living with HIV. Their mission i By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Lush Cosmetics launches ‘Liberation’ bathbomb to raise funds for pro-trans organisations Lush Cosmetics has launched its ‘Liberation’ bathbomb to raise funds for pro-trans organisations, including TransActual, My Genderation and TENI. On its website, Lush says: “Celebrate trans lives and stand up for trans rights with this luxurious liberating bath bomb. Layered in the pink, blue and w By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Rose Garden’s Swap Shop returns to Queens Arms Brighton and raises £400 for Sussex Beacon Rose Garden‘s Swap Shop – a fundraiser for Sussex Beacon at Queens Arms Brighton – swept back into town with a vengeance this month, with amazing brand new signage, a glittering set and Rose on top form. From shoes, to dresses, hats and even a double height wig, there was a huge choice of merchandis By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Brighton Trans Rally Community Brighton Unites: Huge turnout for emergency protest against Supreme Court decision Brighton Unites: Massive Turnout for Emergency Protest Against Supreme Court Decision By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Community Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19 At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Community News ‘Queer The Marly’ group seeks donations to secure future of LGBTQ+ venue Queer The Marly, a group of queer people who have come together to protect the building fondly known by many as ‘The Marly’, is seeking donations for a mortgage deposit so they can turn the venue into a permanent queer cultural centre, owned by and for the LGBTQ+ community. For over 60 years, the Ma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Clare Project, the Brighton-based trans, non-binary and intersex-focussed organisation, to host a special screening of ‘Rainbow Menopause’ The Clare Project, the Brighton-based trans, non-binary and intersex-focussed organisation, is to host a special screening of Rainbow Menopause, a groundbreaking short film directed by Ceri Harris BEM that sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of LGBTQ+ people navigating menopause. This po By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News MAISIE TROLLETE / DAVID RAVEN: A personal tribute by Paul Kemp from Brighton & Hove Pride David Raven aka Maisie Trollette has been the mainstay at Brighton Pride for as long as I can remember, participated in the Pride community parade and entertained in the Cabaret Tent at Preston Park. David’s passing has stirred fond memories of my own personal journey of growing up in Brighton, Davi By Contributor • 4 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
Community News Objections spanning breadth of LGBTQ+ communities raised after Brighton & Hove City Council announces no Pride for ‘gay village’, St James Street Objections spanning the breadth of our LGBTQ+ communities have been raised after Brighton & Hove City Council announced the Pride Village Party, which usually takes place in the heart of LGBTQ+ Brighton – St James Street – will be moved to Marine Parade. On Wednesday, April 2, Brighton & Hove City C By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Funeral of Krissie DuCann to take place Thursday, April 24 The funeral of Krissie DuCann, who entertained punters of our LGBTQ+ venues for many years, raising vital funds for LGBTQ+ charities, will take place at St Mary’s Church, Brighton on Thursday, April 24 at 1pm. The cortège is to leave Legends Brighton at 12.30pm – a short walk away from the church. A By Graham Robson • 1 min read
