Culture INTERVIEW: "Queer voices will never be silenced." US singer Stewart Taylor talks about falling for a Latino man, the inspiration behind new single Emilio and why queer artists must share their stories and creativity "Me encanta hombres Latinos!" By Dale Melita • 5 min read
Culture La Fonte Musica Brings Monteverdi's Passion to Brighton BREMF has once again delivered a stellar season of musical events, staying true to its mission of unearthing forgotten treasures, championing emerging talent, and bringing world-class early music performers to Brighton. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Culture Remember Monday's Lauren Byrne wears ‘Protect the Dolls’ tee at Manchester gig Lauren Byrne of country-pop trio Remember Monday stood up for trans rights last night by wearing a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt at the band’s Manchester show. Worn during the group’s headline performance at Gorilla, the tee - emblazoned with the now-iconic slogan - is part of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Alan Cumming to bring queer joy to the Scottish Highlands with 'Out In The Hills' featuring Ian McKellen, Graham Norton, and more! In January 2026, the picturesque Highland town of Pitlochry will be transformed into a beacon of creativity, inclusivity, and celebration as the Pitlochry Festival Theatre launches Out in the Hills, a vibrant new LGBTQ+ festival running from 16–18 January 2026. Curated by the theatre’s new Artistic Director, Alan By Graham Robson • 2 min read
David Ingram at Presuming Ed’s for Edliners Comedy Night Culture Heart, Humour and Honesty: Meet Brighton’s rising comedian David Ingram There’s something electric about meeting a comedian right before a show — that calm-before-the-chaos buzz that lingers in the air. When I met David Ingram at Presuming Ed’s for Edliners Comedy Night, Brighton’s weekly burst of laughter and chaos, he was just half an hour away from stepping By Liran Notik • 2 min read
Marlene Dumas: Oscar Wilde and Bosie in Wildes cell in Reading Goal Culture Out of the Deep: A Decadent Redemption This was a journey into the darkest of the night, lit by brilliant wit, fuelled by a perfect bonding of voice and instruments to illuminate this crepuscular programme with a refulgent burning urgency. Vache Baroque offered redemptive bliss, and we left all the better for it. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Culture Anna Calvi returns with new song featuring Perfume Genius "I wanted to highlight the romance of the chosen family, the depth of connection that isn’t tethered to heteronormative ideals." By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: Micah McLaurin returns with glossy new pop bop Dancing With My Broken Heart and gets candid about life, love, fashion and ....Eurovision?! "I don’t like being put into boxes" By Dale Melita • 5 min read
Culture BROCK: Photographer Charles Moriarty captures actor and bodybuilder Brock Yurich as he chases his dreams From photographer and author Charles Moriarty comes Brock (Canvas bound hardcover; 144 pages), an intimate portrait of actor and bodybuilder Brock Yurich as he chases his dreams. The book features more than 110 images taken over four years. In his third self-published monograph, Moriarty, who shot the iconic cover for By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Review: Inspector Morse - 'House Of Ghosts' @ Theatre Royal Brighton It was only a matter of time before 1980s/90s TV copper Inspector Morse hit the stage, and now he’s arrived in a play by Alma Cullen, who was responsible for scripting some of the TV series' episodes. In this play within a play, we are watching a By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Culture 66 main pop ghoul bops that’ll make your Halloween playlist scream It's Halloween, Witch! Well, soon it is.🎃 By Dale Melita • 6 min read
Culture Snoop Dogg drops new children's song 'Love Is Love' after criticism over LGBTQ+ comments Snoop Dogg has released a new children's song titled Love Is Love, aimed at celebrating diverse families and promoting inclusivity. The release follows backlash Snoop received earlier this year for comments made during a podcast appearance, where he expressed discomfort over a same-sex couple featured in Pixar’s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
