Arts Sarah Winman and Beatrice Hitchman @ Coast is Queer Sarah Winman and Beatrice Hitchman create beloved characters that will stay with us for years to come. Join these wonderful writers as they discuss their latest books, ‘Still Life’ and ‘All of You Every Single One’. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts MICHAEL CASHMAN IN CONVERSATION @ Coast is Queer Michael Cashman – activist, politician, actor and biographer – talks about his lifelong campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights, taking tea with David Hockney, and sharing his life with Paul Cottingham for 31 years. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts Turn On Fest 2021 postponed Turn On Fest 2021, an LGBTQ+ arts festival, produced by Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, in partnership with Superbia, Manchester Pride’s year-round programme of arts and culture, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Biggest annual Urdu language festival goes online Jashn-e-Rekhta (festival of Urdu language) that showcases the composite culture of South Asia is due to be hosted virtually from September 5-6 as it prepares for its sixth annual festival. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Lemn Sissay MBE to return as Guest Director of Brighton Festival 2021 Lemn Sissay MBE confirms he will return as guest director of Brighton Festival in 2021. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Amalthea Duo@Dome Studio The Amalthea Duo are Klio Blonz on Flute and Siobhan Swider on Harp and between them they have an impressive pedigree of repertoire and performance experience. By Eric Page • 2 min read