Arts Scene from the Sofa – Five minutes with… Nathan Holmes-Brown Scene from the Sofa – Five minutes with… Nathan Holmes-Brown By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Scene from the Sofa – Five minutes with….Creag Aaro Scene from the Sofa – Five minutes with….Creag Aaro By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Scene from the Sofa – Five minutes with… Crysi de Milo Scene from the Sofa – Five minutes with… Crysi de Milo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts INTERVIEW: Peter Cox – An 80s Icon! The king of wishful thinking, Peter Cox is on the phone with Ray A-J, and wants a word (or two)….. about his upcoming tour. By Ray A-J • 10 min read
Arts Matthew Todd talks alcohol, drugs and the mental health crisis in the LGBT+ communities Matthew Todd has a long-standing association with Attitude magazine of over 20 years, most recently as editor. Ahead of the paperback and audio release of his hugely successful book, Straight Jacket, Craig Hanlon-Smith caught up with the journalist, novelist, playwright and stand-up comedian, no les By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 10 min read
Arts INTERVIEW: Ricky Rebel – “I’m being very open about my sexual fantasies” All American Glossy glam rocker and rebel with a cause, Ricky Rebel bares all in conversation with Ray A-J, tackling Trump, gender politics, and bisexuality, all while donning white cowboy boots. By Ray A-J • 7 min read
Arts FEATURE: Friends Like These Carol Decker and T’Pau may seem an unlikely band of gay icons, but in 1987 they and their music were my gay teenage saviours. The album Bridge of Spies, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, saw me through my lonely angsty teenage years. I’d spend hours every week locked in my room “climbing the wal By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 4 min read
Features & Longread FEATURE: Silver Ladies – 25 years of Kate and Jo Gscene caught up with Wildblood and Queenie, Brighton’s most buxom DJing duo, who are celebrating 25 years B2B behind the decks with their Silver Service fundraising party for MindOut and Blueprint 22 on September 16 at Patterns. By Besi • 4 min read
Cabaret One funny lady – Hannah Brackenbury “Hannah Brackenbury has been described as Victoria Wood and Tim Minchin’s lesbian love child. She’s more than that. She’s Hannah, and her songs are both bloody funny and beautifully touching.”…..Vicky Nangle (Latest 7). Eric Pages catches up with local funny lass Hannah Brackenbury in a rare moment By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts Bahamian LGBT+ activist Helen Klonaris at Charleston by Maria Jastrzębska This autumn Small Wonder, the festival dedicated to short stories, is hosting Bahamian writer and LGBT+ activist Helen Klonaris as its British Council International Writer in Residence. The festival takes place in Charleston, once home to the Bloomsbury group. By Besi • 5 min read
Features & Longread INTERVIEW: Mark Foster talks swimming, eating and his Go Dad Runs Mark Foster burst on to the international swimming scene at the age of 16. He went on to represent his country at the highest level for 23 years and is Britain’s most decorated male swimmer. Since retiring from swimming Mark has become a familiar face on television and a household name. He is a succ By Paul Gustafson • 8 min read
Arts FEATURE: For Whom the Bell Tolls Craig Hanlon-Smith spends an afternoon with local artist Mackenzie Bell. A saunter through Brighton’s magnificent Clifton Conservation Area is in many ways akin to stepping into a painting. The uninterrupted sunlight intensely throwing its reflection back into the air as it bounces off the immaculat By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 6 min read