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Chilli Pepper, a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and one of the first celebrities to raise awareness of the AIDS crisis, has died

Chilli Pepper, a celebrated performance artist who was one of Chicago’s most famous drag performers for more than 40 years and a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and causes, has died. Chilli Pepper was crowned Miss Gay Chicago in 1974, and was the first Miss Continental in 1980. In a 2017 intervie

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBTQ+ News

First Pride parade in north-eastern German town of Wismar targeted by the far-right

The first Pride parade in the north-eastern German town of Wismar was targeted by the far-right on Saturday, September 14, which led to increased police presence. According to police estimates, between 700 and 1,000 people took part in the Pride parade, far outnumbering the 150 far-right demonstrato

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Out & About

AFTERSHOCK – official afterparty to Love Muscle XX birthday event with DJ set from The Sharp Boys

Brand new after-hours event AFTERSHOCK presents a fresh take on Sunday morning clubbing in the capital when it launches on Sunday, September 22 at Loki in Brixton. Clubbers are in for a kaleidoscope of upfront and current house and techno alongside some nostalgic classics from a dedicated new team o

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Film

“Much better to wear out than rust out.” Sir Ian McKellen updates fans after fall from the stage ahead of new film, ‘The Critic’

Ahead of his new film The Critic, Sir Ian McKellen has updated fans after he had to leave a London production of Player Kings after a fall from the stage in June. Ian confirmed that while he’ll be offstage for at least a year, retirement is out of the question. “I’ll carry on until the […]

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Pride

Over 7,000 people expected to attend Pride in Gloucester, which aims to boost visibility of the LGBTQ+ community

Over 7,000 people are expected to attend Pride in Gloucester, now in its 18th year, which aims to boost visibility of the LGBTQ+ community. A colourful Pride parade will today weave its way through the city and pop duo The Cheeky Girls will headline the music stage. “Visibility is important to creat

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

LGBTQ+ News

Katie-George Dunlevy, Ireland’s most decorated Paralympic athlete of all time, hopes to inspire visually impaired children and the LGBTQ+ community

The most decorated Irish Paralympic athlete of all time, Katie-George Dunlevy, discovered she had retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic disorder of the eyes that causes loss of vision, when she was not yet 12 years old. Now the English-born, out gay athlete, who won a gold and two silver medals at this ye

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Theatre

REVIEW: ‘Why Am I So Single?’ at Garrick Theatre

The creators of smash hit musical SIX, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, have done it again with their new show for the Gen Z age – Why Am I So Single?. Where SIX was all about girl power, this show delves deep into a specific personal relationship and is said to be semi-autobiographical. It breaks […]

By Brian Butler • 3 min read

LGBTQ+ News

Pipeworks, “Scotland’s best and largest Gay Sauna Club”, to open first premises in England

More details have emerged of a new gay men’s sauna opening in Leeds, which will include a steam room, dry sauna, cold dunk showers, swimming pool and a rooftop spa area. The sauna, part of Pipeworks company, which describes its Glasgow premises as “Scotland’s best and largest gay sauna club”, will b

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

LGBTQ+ News

Fighting With Pride seeks your views on an LGBT Armed Forces Community Memorial

Fighting With Pride, the military charity which supports the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ veterans, has announced the launch of a survey asking for your views on an LGBT Armed Forces Community Memorial. A community-led and inspired memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum would be funded by the

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Community News

Ding dong! Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus drop details of their ‘Big Festive Rainbow Bellter’

Join Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus for a ding-dong of a musical evening on Saturday, December 14 at St Mary’s  Church, Kemptown. Tickets are now on sale for the Big Festive Rainbow Bellter where you can expect a festive and uplifting evening of songs including a mix of uplifting pop, carol

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

LGBTQ+ News

Heartstopper Pride Flag to be displayed at Queer Britain to coincide with new season of the queer drama

Netflix has unveiled plans to create a Heartstopper Pride Flag, which will be displayed at Queer Britain to coincide with a new season of Heartstopper in October, and will feature personal messages from fans shared during a nationwide tour of this year’s Pride events, including Brighton & Hove Pride

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Community News

Legends’ Erica Hann to run Lake Windemere for the Sussex Beacon before taking on the London Marathon in 2025

Erica Hann from Legends, one of Brighton’s premier LGBTQ+ venues, will have her running shoes on this weekend, as she does The Lap around the stunning Lake Windemere, all 47 miles of it! This run is part of her fundraising on behalf of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, which will culminate in Er

By Graham Robson • 1 min read