Features & Longread TRAVEL: Brighton Pride 2017 Highlights from this years Brighton and Hove Pride with Jonesy, Amy and Torsten. Featuring Boogaloo Stu, Queerama, cabaret, the Pride Parade and plenty of action from the park. By Contributor • 1 min read
Health New campaign to help eliminate HIV The University of Brighton is working on a national campaign which aims to help eliminate HIV within a generation. In partnership with clinicians and researchers, the campaign’s goal will be to improve the nation’s knowledge and understanding of HIV, and by doing so reduce the stigma associated with By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Inclusion advocate makes history on Isle of Man Homophobia survivor, educator and award-winning positive LGBT+ Inclusion in Education Champion Shaun Dellenty supports entire Isle of Man education system to foster positive inclusion and eradicate LGBT+ Bullying. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Leonard Rosoman – Painting Theatre In spring 2018, Pallant House Gallery will hold an exhibition exploring the influence of the theatre on British painter Leonard Rosoman R.A (1913 – 2012). Experience John Osborne’s controversial play A Patriot for Me through the eyes of British painter Leonard Rosoman RA (1913 – 2012) in a series of By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Turkish LGBT+ activist released, but prosecution continues Leading LGBT+ human rights defender, Ali Erol, co-founder of Kaos GL Association, Turkey’s first registered LGBT organisation, was released from detention yesterday, February 6. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Celebration theme to Exeter’s 10th LGBT+ Pride Exeter Pride, one of the biggest celebrations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) communities in the South West, is on Saturday, May 12, 2018 this year – with organisers promising an explosion of colour, positivity and pride. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News LETTER TO EDITOR: Clare Project stand with Pride! As a trans community representative, I want to express my support for Pride and the Rainbow Fund which benefits from it. The Rainbow Fund is a crucial source of grant funding for many grass-roots community-led groups in the LGBT+ sector including those run by, and for trans and non-binary people. By Sam Hall • 1 min read
Community News Pride tickets go on sale exclusively to BN residents on Monday morning at 9.30am Demand for Brighton Pride tickets this year have exceeded organisers expectations, causing the new Pride ticketing platform to crash. In order for as many local BN residents to attend this year’s Festival on Preston Park, tickets for the main event on Saturday, August 4 will go on sale exclusively t By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Prominent Turkish LGBT+ activist arrested at home in Ankara This morning, February 2, Ali Erol, a prominent Turkish human rights activist and a founder of Kaos GL Association, Turkey’s first registered LGBT organisation, was arrested and detained in a home he shares with his partner. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Sofia Pride organisers seek support from Rainbow Cities Network The 11th Sofia Pride will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Eleven years after joining the European Union, Bulgaria has failed to make meaningful progress in the area of protecting human rights, especially those of the LGBT+ communities. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Jersey recognises humanist and same-sex marriages Humanists UK led the campaign for recognition of humanist marriages and supported legal same-sex marriages as well. A tabled amendment to give religious business-owners the right to refuse good and services to same-sex couples was soundly defeated by a majority of States Assembly members. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts MUSIC REVIEW: LGBTQIA (A New Generation) by Matt Fishel We’re Queer, we’re here, and rocking out this year. Welcome to the Queer rock track celebrating the Generation of freedom. Rock is heavy, harsh, hard hitting and inherently political; It’s a tough act to follow. By Ray A-J • 3 min read
