Community News Cardion Arts and ICA announce Cardion Nights: Queer Performance, fundraising for LGBTQ+ homelessness charity akt Cardion Arts, a new organisation dedicated to showcasing LGBTQ+ artists in the UK, is partnering with the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London to present a special one-night event, Cardion Nights: Queer Performance, which will raise funds for LGBTQ+ homelessness charity akt (formerly Alber By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Joe Wilkinson announced as race starter of the Brighton Half Marathon, which is the main fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon Brighton Half Marathon, the annual fundraiser for local HIV charity Sussex Beacon, has revealed that comedian and actor Joe Wilkinson will be the official race starter of the main race. This year’s event will be held on the first weekend in March from its new home on Hove Lawns, with the Youth Races By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Detectives investigating the death of a ‘legendary’ drag queen who was found dead in Soho have released CCTV of three people they wish to speak to After almost two years, detectives investigating the death of a ‘legendary’ drag queen who was found dead in Soho have released CCTV of three people they wish to speak to in relation to the case, in the hope they may hold vital clues to the drag queen’s final hours. US-born Steven Grygelko, 55, who By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Dine With The Stars, featuring a glittering line-up of top talent at your table, to raise funds for local HIV charity Lunch Positive Dine With The Stars, a gala charity dinner in aid of local HIV charity Lunch Positive, will take place in the Paganini Ballroom of the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton on Thursday, March 20 from 7.30pm – midnight. Dine with your favourite star of the Brighton cabaret scene, or let the organisers choose for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard gives thanks to Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents for helping give the charity’s client rooms a makeover Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard has given thanks to Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, a local gay-inclusive rugby team, for helping give the charity’s client rooms a much-needed makeover. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents said: “We’re grateful for the opportunity to give back to our local community, thank By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News HAVE YOUR SAY: Help protect Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ venues Brighton & Hove‘s vibrant LGBTQ+ venues are more than just pubs and clubs – they’re essential cultural spaces that provide safe havens, foster community connections, and preserve our city’s proud queer heritage. The current licensing policy consultation presents a crucial opportunity for our LGBTQ+ By Contributor • 1 min read
Cabaret Queens Arms Brighton to celebrate its 40th birthday this week! Queens Arms Brighton is celebrating 40 years as a cabaret venue this week with five nights of events featuring over 30 artists, with every night raising funds for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. The Queens Arms will be celebrating in style with the cream of the cabaret scene taking to the Quee By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, to close its doors Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, is to close its doors after 30 years. Lawrence Alkin, Founder of Enter Gallery, said: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, will be permanently closing. This has been th By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard: local support for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse One in three LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, this might be from an intimate partner or a family member, in many cases it might be both. What is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is a pattern of violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviours from a family member By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon announces new direction Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced a restructure of its service provision, effective April 2025. According to the Sussex Beacon, care for people who live with HIV has changed immeasurably in recent decades. Earlier diagnosis and the introduction of effective anti-retroviral t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Half Marathon 2025, a fundraising event to raise funds for Sussex Beacon services, seeks volunteers for this year’s event Brighton Half Marathon 2025, a fundraising event to raise funds for Sussex Beacon services, seeks volunteers for this year’s event, which is taking place on Sunday, March 2 at a new location on Hove Lawns. BHM say: “As a charity-owned event, we wouldn’t be able to go ahead without the incredible sup By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard launches crowdfunding project to raise £10,000 to secure its future Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has launched a crowdfunding project to raise £10,000 to secure its future. For the past 50 years, Switchboard has offered vital support, connection, and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community. The funds raised will help ensure the charity can continue making an impact for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
