Transgender News Trans+ History Week: “Learning lessons from history helps us win the fight today.” Founded by QueerAF, Trans+ History Week (5 – 11 May 2025) exists to teach and celebrate the rich and long history of trans, non-binary, gender diverse, and intersex people. It is a time to reflect and educate on trans history and identities. As the organisers say, “knowledge of our past is absolutel By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film This Friday – a DOUBLE BILL of awesome trans film at the Duke of York Cinema as part of the 11th Annual Brighton International Trans Film Festival This Friday it’s a double bill of trans film at the Duke of York Cinema in Brighton as part of the 11th Annual Brighton International Trans Film Festival, which received a record number of submissions this year. The first screening is of incredible short films from all over the globe with doors at 6 By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News Trans Pride Hastings to bring trans joy to the town on 27 and 28 July Trans Pride Hastings came into being in February 2023. Victoria and Zed are the company co-directors and co-organisers and in July 2023 they worked with a team of volunteers to deliver 15 events across eight days focusing on community building, support and celebration. This year’s Trans Pride Hastin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Organisers of Brighton International Trans Film Festival seek short films exploring trans lives and experiences worldwide Organisers of this year’s Brighton International Trans Film Festival (BITFF) are seeking short films (under 25 minutes) that explore a variety of trans lives and experiences worldwide for BITFF, which takes place at Duke of York’s Picturehouse in Brighton on 19 July. The films can be either fact or By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film The 10th Annual Trans Pride Film Showcase to take place at Duke of York’s Picturehouse in Brighton on Thursday, July 13 with films handpicked by My Genderation Immerse yourself in a collection of thought-provoking short films celebrating transgender narratives from across the globe. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Shopping Queer Britain’s Queer Market to take over part of King’s Cross’ Canopy Market during Pride Month Ten queer vendors, including Brighton-based Fox Fisher, to sell their original artwork, jewellery, ceramics, wine, coffee and all-around wonderful goods. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Join Trans Pride Brighton for Annual Trans Pride Film Event, curated by Fox Fisher, at Duke of York’s on Friday, July 15 This event features curated short films in every genre, featuring trans themes, from all over the world. This is a fundraising event, with all profit going back to Trans Pride Brighton, a registered charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts My Genderation to celebrate 10 years of film-making at Ironworks Studios Join My Genderation, a non-profit film project that celebrates intersectional trans lives and experiences, in celebrating 10 years of trans documentation and celebration of trans lives with a special screening of hand-picked clips and short films created over the past decade at Ironworks Studios in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Harry’s celebrate Pride and five years with Albert Kennedy Trust Harry’s is launching a collection of bespoke artworks to raise funds for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity Albert Kennedy Trust By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Inverness or Bust Rory Finn uncovers an untold tale of trans history: Inverness or Bust is an incredible story of friendship, allyship and Trans Pride set in the backdrop of 1970s Britain. Currently in production, this documentary feature film focuses on a historic road-trip that a group of transgender people took in By Rory Finn • 4 min read
Arts Pride @ The Iron Works kicks off tonight! Brian Butler welcomes a new and diverse cultural programme to Brighton from Brighton Pride and notes part of the proceeds of ticket sales will go to the Rainbow Fund to distribute to local Queer charities and community groups . By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Election Special British court ruling may prevent under 16s from accessing puberty blockers After a judicial review has been brought against The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, it is possible young trans people may be prevented from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
