Television Doctor Who and Eurovision? “It’s not hard to see why queer people feel so seen and so safe in both worlds.” Juno Dawson, Doctor Who’s first trans writer, has said the science fiction show and Eurovision help to promote queer tolerance. The bestselling author, whose books include the global bestsellers, This Book is Gay and Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, wrote in this week’s Radio Times that a childhood love o By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture It’s OFFICIAL… Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025! The BBC has officially confirmed pop trio Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland in May with their song What The Hell Just Happened?. Comprising Charlotte, Holly and Lauren, Remember Monday are a trio of best friends, who hav By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Television Drag Race UK icon Tia Kofi to host Big Eurovison Party on BBC on March 7 The Big Eurovision Party – a celebratory concert, filled to the brim with Eurovision legends and epic performances – will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday, March 7 at 11.40pm. Hosted by Eurovision royalty, Edsilia Rombley and Drag Race UK star, Tia Kofi, the Big Eurovision Party sho By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Female country-pop group Remember Monday to represent the UK at Eurovision The UK has chosen female country-pop group Remember Monday to represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest, it has been reported. The group, which appeared on talent show The Voice, is made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele. It’s a stark contrast to last year when Olly Alexan By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Former manager of Sam Ryder to lead search for the United Kingdom’s next Eurovision act The BBC has confirmed selection plans for the act and song that will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Leading UK music industry figure David May is leading the search with Andrew Cartmell, Executive Producer of BBC Studios North. David previously worked closely with By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music #DALEYPOP x From ‘Europapa’ to ‘Chromatica’, Summer 2024 here we come! Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed with Eurovison! I love sharing my f By Dale Melita • 7 min read
Arts Flying the Flag: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus on top form for Eurovision spectacular Well there could not have been a camper, more exuberant start to the festival than Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus‘ (BGMC) Eurovision spectacular. The choice of songs ranged from classics to the comic and back again and as an ensemble they were on top form. The music team of Joe Paxton and Tim Nail gave u By Andrew Kay • 3 min read
Music Bish Bash Bosh! Olly Alexander takes to the stage in Malmö for his first Eurovision rehearsal Olly Alexander took to the stage today for his first rehearsal for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. Olly, backed by four hot dancers, is bringing a homo-erotic boxing motif to his Eurovision performance of Dizzy, which is the first song in his own name since stepping away from Years & Y By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Fringe Queer Brighton Fringe Preview: Paul Diello cruises through the decades of one hit wonders, Crudi Dench needs your help, and Club Revenge opens their ‘Cabaret of Queeriosities’ In my second article on LGBTQ+ shows at this year’s Brighton Fringe, I look at a gay prince, the best short queer films around, and a gay choir’s Eurovision tribute. Laugh Till It Hurts is billed as a BDSM comedy show. It’s one man’s voyage into fetish and kink. Get tied up in its net […] By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts INTERVIEW: Frances Ruffelle to head cast in new production of iconic queer musical, Closer to Heaven Broadway and West End star Frances Ruffelle will head the cast in a new production of the iconic queer musical Closer To Heaven, Scene can exclusively reveal. The show, written by gay icons Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys, will run at Battersea’s Turbine Theatre from 31 May – 30 June. Frances, By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts A round-up of queer theatre highlights – from Ty Jeffries’ bon voyage to camp vamps and Eurovision: Your Decision An interview with a camp vamp, a harrowing story of post-war Germany, revelations of being gay in the South African army, and a look back at Eurovision hits tells us just how varied the current queer theatre scene is. But first, after 12 years performing as both himself and his alter ego damaged cab By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts “Flying the Flag For You”: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to explore the past, present and future of Eurovision Join Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) as they whisk you away on an exploration of the past, present and future of the Eurovision Song Contest at St George’s Church, Brighton on Friday, May 3. Set to a backdrop of songs and silliness, BGMC will be celebrating past successes and working out how to cap By Graham Robson • 1 min read
