Fundraising News The Sussex Beacon raises over £300 at Joe Black: Live at Brighton Spiegeltent The Sussex Beacon said: “Members of the audience were able to obtain an autographed show poster, in return for a suggested minimum donation to the Sussex Beacon. Everyone was extremely generous, enabling us to raise more than £300!” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Allsorts Youth Project’s Across Sussex With Pride – a 148 mile fundraising challenge – launches today! Across Sussex With Pride sets the target of 148 miles to be completed over the course of three months while fundraising towards the charity’s LGBTQ+ youth and family services, now available in seven towns and cities across Sussex and online. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Annual David Bowie fundraising night to raise funds for HIV/sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust The event, which has raised £50,000 for the charity over the last decade, returns to London this June with live music from Kevin Armstrong (Bowie/Iggy), The Bowie Contingent, Paul Henderson solo acoustic, Monica Frank, Clare Hirst (Bowie Live Aid) and Molly Barnes. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust announces Big Shave Off! Grab your clippers and take on Terrence Higgins Trust’s Big Shave Off to raise vital funds to support people impacted by HIV today, tomorrow and into the future. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Duke of York’s Eurovision Party raises over £500 for local HIV charity, Sussex Beacon The Sussex Beacon said: “The Eurovision Party at Duke of York’s Picturehouse was truly incredible! Huge numbers of fans arrived for what was a really exciting, fun evening.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News A night of ska and punk for Matty Sheldrick at Green Door Store to raise funds for Clare Project Headlining this fundraising event at Brighton’s Green Door Store on Saturday, July 15 is The JB Conspiracy with support from Dakka Shanks and Phat Problem. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Classical Pride to raise funds for LGBTQ+ and sexual health charities on July 7 Featuring the world-renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, an LGTBQ+ community chorus and top international soloists, this concert – presented by the broadcaster and DJ Nick Grimshaw – will celebrate the profound contribution that the LGBTQ+ community makes to classical music. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News “A celebration for 60 years, a celebration for love.” Brighton’s queerest disco dears, DJs Wildblood and Queenie, to bring 30/60 to Patterns Brighton on Sunday, April 30 30/60 is a fundraiser for Pedal People Charity and The Ledward Centre – reflecting our wish to say thanks to two wonders of Brighton LGBTQ+ community who played such a pivotal role in our lives, James Ledward (Gscene) and Freddie Bateman (Scene 22). All our DJs are giving their time for free so we c By Contributor • 2 min read
Fundraising News Mind Matter variety show raises over £1,200 for Sussex mental health charity, Heads On The event raised just over £1,200 for Heads On, the official charity for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which provides specialist mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services to people living in South East England. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Brighton & Hove eateries come together to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon Over £1,720 was raised at the evening, with delicious, mouth-watering arancini all round, plus some friendly gastronomic rivalry along the way. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Bears at The Bully raises £144 for Sussex Beacon and Brighton Rainbow Fund Bears at The Bully, a new monthly men-only night organised by the boys from Brighton Bear Weekend at The Bulldog, raised £144 to be split between the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund earlier this month. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend Easter Quiz to raise funds for Sussex Beacon and Brighton Rainbow Fund on Thursday, April 6 BBW are excited to extend a special invitation to furry friends – bears, otters, and cubs – but everyone is welcome. Not only will there be a quiz with great prizes, but there will also be a raffle with a hamper from Chris Sarson, Funeral Director, and prizes donated from Sussex Beacon and Mike Quin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
