Sign in Subscribe

Leicester

Europe’s largest trans flag to lead Leicester Pride march this Saturday

Europe’s largest trans flag to lead Leicester Pride march this Saturday

This year’s Leicester Pride March will be led by an 82ft long trans flag and supported by local trans ambassador and founder of Cool2BTrans, Katie Neeves, alongside members of the local community, as it sets off from the city’s Humberstone Gate at 12pm on Saturday, August 31. The flag, which has bee

Zander Murray, one of only a handful of ‘out’ pro-footballers, to share his inspirational story at Leicester Pride on August 31

Zander Murray, one of only a handful of ‘out’ pro-footballers, to share his inspirational story at Leicester Pride on August 31

Leicester Pride, an annual celebration of the LGBTQ community, which embraces diversity and fostering unit, is to return on Saturday, August 31. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring several exciting new changes to enhance the experience for all attendees. Notable u

First Loughborough Pride to “celebrate town’s inclusivity and vibrant spirit”

First Loughborough Pride to “celebrate town’s inclusivity and vibrant spirit”

Loughborough is set to host its first-ever official LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, a landmark event on Saturday, August 17 created by the community for the community. The event, organised by the team behind OUT in Loughborough, an LGBTQ+ social group, aims to celebrate the town’s inclusivity and vibrant

Zander Murray – one of only five ‘out’ LGBTQ+ professional footballers in the world – to co-host Leicester Pride 2024

Zander Murray – one of only five ‘out’ LGBTQ+ professional footballers in the world – to co-host Leicester Pride 2024

Leicester Pride has announced that Zander Murray – one of only five ‘out’ LGBTQ+ professional footballers in the world – has been ‘signed’ to co-host Leicester Pride, as it makes its colourful return to the city on August 31. Zander will co-host the main stage at Leicester Pride 2024 – which celebra

LGBTQ+ artists to perform at dedicated LGBTQ+ event at black music festival, Festival2Funky

LGBTQ+ artists to perform at dedicated LGBTQ+ event at black music festival, Festival2Funky

As part of the festival, a dedicated event to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices will be held called Remember My Song, in homage to a song by singer / songwriter Labi Siffre who was an early LGBTQ+ advocate and out gay man who never shied away from addressing racism and homophobia in his work.

LGBTQ+ artists design family-friendly show for Leicester’s Spark Festival

LGBTQ+ artists design family-friendly show for Leicester’s Spark Festival

PALAVER Parties are fun, interactive, glittery events that will include disco-style music and dancing, and interactive crafting activities.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Queer plays, an opera and a ballet

SPOTLIGHT ON: Queer plays, an opera and a ballet

In the first of two articles, Brian Butler surveys a feast of queer theatre coming soon

Consent Preferences