LGBTQ+ News “I want to be the best version of myself.” Lesbian comedian and presenter Sue Perkins opens up about her recent ADHD diagnosis Lesbian comedian and presenter Sue Perkins has opened up about living with ADHD, saying that she refuses to use her diagnosis as an excuse for her behaviour. The 55-year-old, known for co-hosting The Great British Bake Off and as one half of comedy duo Mel and Sue, said her recent diagnosis has brou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Rainbow Chorus: ANTHEMS IN COLOUR on Saturday, June 28 Join Rainbow Chorus, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ chorus, for a multi-coloured evening of summer anthems on Saturday, June 28 at St George’s Church, Kemptown. Tickets are now on sale for ANTHEMS IN COLOUR where you can expect an uplifting evening of songs including a mix of classic anthems and pop stand By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans picnic targeted by two groups in Manchester Organisers of a trans picnic in the park in Manchester have taken to social media after the event was targeted by “groups of young men, intent on harassing, intimidating, and threatening our friends and picnic-goers”. Writing on social media, organisers said that one pair “tore down a Progress Pride By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Retrospective: 20 Years of Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus For the first concert of their 20th anniversary year, the boys from the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BrightonGMC) are back with a new show highlighting the history of the chorus. A jukebox show that celebrates the joy and community the group has generated over the last 20 years, Retrospective: 20 Year By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News Centre Stage to remain open after sale of Amsterdam Hotel collapses Centre Stage Brighton – a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends – is to remain open after announcing on social media the sale of the Amsterdam Hotel has collapsed. The bar, which was going to be turned into a seafood restaurant, wrote on Facebook: “Just when you thought you’d got rid By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Chichester’s Novium Museum hosting new exhibition, which celebrates “the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and Pride in Chichester” Chichester’s Novium Museum is currently hosting an exhibition, which celebrates “the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and Pride in Chichester” and gives museum visitors a chance to “discover the powerful stories of our community”. Developed in collaboration with Chichester Pride, Out & P By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Brighton Seagals rebrands recreational section to ‘Seapals’ to be more inclusive Brighton Seagals Football Club, which is open to women, non-binary and trans people, has rebranded its recreational section to Seapals to be more inclusive. Players at the club, which competes in the Sussex County Women & Girls Football League, can be as competitive or non-competitive as they wish. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Centre Stage Brighton to close its doors for good on Sunday, April 27 Centre Stage Brighton – a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends – is to close its doors for good on Sunday, April 27. Announcing the news on social media, Centre Stage Brighton said: “Yes it’s true, the Amsterdam Hotel has sold up. As such Centre Stage is coming to a close, two […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Objections spanning breadth of LGBTQ+ communities raised after Brighton & Hove City Council announces no Pride for ‘gay village’, St James Street Objections spanning the breadth of our LGBTQ+ communities have been raised after Brighton & Hove City Council announced the Pride Village Party, which usually takes place in the heart of LGBTQ+ Brighton – St James Street – will be moved to Marine Parade. On Wednesday, April 2, Brighton & Hove City C By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Transgender News Trans ally Lena Dunham stood up for trans rights outside of the US Capitol on Trans Day of Visibility Girls creator and American Horror Story actress Lena Dunham stood up for trans rights outside of the US Capitol on Trans Day of Visibility at an event which criticised Donald Trump and his administration over targeting trans communities. Dunham honoured her trans brother while speaking at the rally, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television The iconic Liza Minnelli to appear in season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she will receive Lifetime Achievement Award The iconic Liza Minnelli is set to appear in season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Production company World of Wonder shared that not only will Liza be appearing on the programme, she will be receiving a special honour! View this post on Instagram A post shared by RuPaul’s Drag Race (@rupaulsdragrace By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Funeral of Krissie DuCann to take place Thursday, April 24 The funeral of Krissie DuCann, who entertained punters of our LGBTQ+ venues for many years, raising vital funds for LGBTQ+ charities, will take place at St Mary’s Church, Brighton on Thursday, April 24 at 1pm. The cortège is to leave Legends Brighton at 12.30pm – a short walk away from the church. A By Graham Robson • 1 min read