News Mike Jackson and Jonathan Blake from Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners to be guests of honour at UK Pride in Doncaster Lead Pic: Dominic Russell (Onboard Manager of Hull Trains, a key supporter of the event), Jenny Dewsnap (Chair, Doncaster Pride), Jonathan Blake and Mike Jackson (Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners). On the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike, Mike Jackson and Jonathan Blake from Lesbians and G By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News LGBTQ+ rights in Bulgaria under threat as country’s parliament approves anti ‘propaganda’ law Human rights activists have called on the EU to clamp down on Bulgaria after MPs voted through an amendment to ban the promotion of LGBTQ+ “propaganda” in schools. Bulgaria has passed a law banning LGBTQ+ “propaganda” in schools, in a new blow to human rights that advocacy groups and campaigners hav By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music X Factor star Dylan Holloway comes out on trans and shares inspiring story to 25k followers on Instagram X Factor star Dylan Holloway, who auditioned for the competition in 2012 with Simeon Dixon in their group MK1, has come out as trans and has shared his inspiring story to his 25k followers on Instagram. The musician, who now makes music under the name Dylan And The Moon, opened up about his transiti By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Absolutely Pathetic”: Elon Musk’s trans daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson strikes back after Musk alleges she was “killed” by “woke mind virus” Billionaire Elon Musk‘s estranged trans daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson, who recently disowned him, has launched a fresh attack against Musk, who had alleged that she was “killed” by “woke mind virus”. Vivian said that the 53-year-old “just won’t stop lying” about her and he lives in his “own delusiona By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Gay hookup site Squirt.org reveals hottest summer athletes, as voted for by members Swimmers, divers, and beach volleyball players are hailed as the sexiest athletes by members of the gay hookup site Squirt.org. The sweaty sports survey, focusing on summer sports and the Paris Olympic Games, found that 24% of gay and bi men consider swimmers to have the hottest builds, followed by By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride “As the glitter settles, the memories of this extraordinary weekend will continue to unite us all.” Brighton & Hove Pride destination sponsor New Orleans shows city’s Pride event a lot of love This past weekend, Brighton & Hove exploded into a rainbow of colour, as the city celebrated its most spectacular Pride festival yet! With this year’s theme of ‘JOY’, hundreds of thousands of fabulous folks lined the streets to show their support, solidarity and allyship and celebrate the glittering By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts “Like most little gay boys, making people laugh was an escape.” Danny Beard to bring ‘Straight Expectations’ to Brighton Komedia in September Drag performer Danny Beard can trace their stage persona back to the outrageous, flamboyant Leigh Bowery, friend of Boy George, who delighted and shocked audiences in Soho and New York in the 1980s. And now they’re bringing their UK touring show Straight Expectations to Brighton’s Komedia in Septemb By Brian Butler • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Snow White Trash to run Brighton Marathon 2025 in drag in memory of trailblazing drag icon Miss Jason Drag queen Snow White Trash is to run the Brighton Marathon 2025 – Sunday, April 6 – in memory of Miss Jason, the trailblazing drag icon and community champion who died in April 2024. Ed Parry (Snow White Trash), who will run the marathon in drag, said: “I have officially gone insane and entered the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride IN PICTURES: Brighton & Hove glitters for Brighton & Hove Pride 2024 Brighton & Hove Pride 2024 kicked off in style on Saturday, seeing spectacular performances throughout the day on the FABULOSO stage. By Graham Robson • 5 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove abuzz with excitement as it dons rainbow colours and prepares for a weekend of Pride celebrations Brighton & Hove Pride, the city’s biggest and brightest event celebrating the diversity, joy and unity of our LGBTQ+ communities, takes place on Saturday, 3 August and Sunday, 4 August. The main events get underway on Saturday with the Pride Community Parade setting off from Hove Lawns at 11am, foll By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Macmillan Cancer Support to march in support of LGBTQ+ communities in Brighton & Hove This Saturday will see the Macmillan Cancer Support team from the Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton join the thousands of people celebrating Brighton & Hove Pride. Speaking about the importance of this event, Macmillan Information Services Manager, Matthew Jarvis, said: “Being a part of the Brigh By Graham Robson • 2 min read
