News New survey finds over half of people in the Midlands have considered moving from the region due to their identity A new study commissioned by Midlands LGBT+ Project has found that 54% of people living in the Midlands have considered moving away from the region because of their identity. The research, titled LGBT+ Life in the Midlands, highlights the progress made and the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ indiv By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Memories From The Dancefloor season 2 celebrates LGBTQ+ venues of Wales, shining a light on the history of these incredible spaces Memories From The Dancefloor season 2 has launched, celebrating Pride Month with guests including Welsh BBC broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans, drag royalty Dr Bev, DJ Ian Cottrell, former director of Welsh Women’s Institute and MP for Swansea, Sian James, and many more. Over four episodes, journalist and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus awarded grant from Postcode Society Trust to support running of RC+ workshop choir for the next 18 months Brighton’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus has been awarded a grant from Postcode Society Trust to support the running of its RC+ workshop choir for the next 18 months. This is made possible thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Running for eight years, this award-winning LGBTQ+ group was set up to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music “A powerful anthem of resilience.” Natasha Hamilton shares official music video for her debut single release, ‘Edge of Us’ Natasha Hamilton, one third of chart topping girl band Atomic Kitten, has shared the official music video for her debut single release, Edge of Us. Blending modern sounds with timeless flair, Edge of Us harnesses a scintillating, dancefloor ready aura whilst delving into themes of love, loss, and pe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News American Express adds gender-neutral title Mx following pressure from LGBTQ+ campaign Gender-neutral title Mx has been added to the credit card application forms of financial services company American Express following pressure from LGBTQIA+ campaign Include Mx. The 2021 Census found that 30,000 non-binary people live in England and Wales. Of the non-binary people who use a title, mo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride “A celebration of inclusivity with a powerful statement of visibility.” Thurrock gears up for its first Pride, kicking off this weekend! Thurrock’s first ever Pride event – a celebration of inclusivity with a powerful statement of visibility – will take place on Saturday, 8 June starting at 9.30am with a Pride Celebration Walk commencing at Purfleet Station, joined by the wider community to walk along the river front and Gray’s High By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Mental Health Queer mental health companion Voda raises £270,000 to address the UK’s LGBTQ+ “mental health crisis” Voda, a queer mental health companion created by LGBTQ+ psychotherapists, has raised £270,000 in pre-seed funding to “help combat” what it calls the UK’s LGBTQ+ “mental health crisis”. After a successful test launch in 2023, Voda secured funds from an investment round led by Freiraum Ventures, along By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Pope Francis apologises for using “extremely homophobic language” Pope Francis has apologised following reports that he used extremely derogatory language towards gay men during a meeting of Italian Bishops. A statement from the Vatican said the Pope did not mean to offend anyone and apologised to those who were “hurt by the use of a word”. At a “private meeting” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: A participant holds a sign as they march during the Tokyo Rainbow Pride parade, celebrating advances in LGBTQ rights and calling for marriage equality, in Tokyo, Japan April 23, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo International News “Relentless opposition” marring progress made towards equal rights for LGBTQ+ people, new publication reveals “Relentless opposition” is marring progress made towards equal rights for LGBTQ+ people, a new publication has revealed. Published ahead of Pride Month, ILGA World’s new publication Laws on Us documents the “intense amount” of legal developments that affected communities based on their sexual orient By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News New study finds lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the UK experience inequalities in accessing housing Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in the UK experience inequalities in accessing housing, according to a new study. The analysis of almost a decade of data from British households found that LGB people in Britain have poorer housing outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts. LGB people are By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Celebrate 15 years of Lunch Positive at its Community Sunday Lunch on June 2 Celebrate 15 years of HIV charity Lunch Positive at its Community Sunday Lunch at Dorset Methodist Church, Brighton on June 2. This is a whole community event, and everyone is welcome for an afternoon of good food, friendship and celebration of community. Lunch Positive Community Sunday Lunch on Jun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Pride and Prejudice: A Celebration of Queer History to bring to light hidden histories and share stories of love and connection, prejudice & hardship in the Docks, London and beyond Ahead of the UK’s biggest Pride event in London this June, the Museum of London Docklands will host a weekend of talks and tours to explore the history, contribution, and experiences of London’s LGBTQ+ community. From queer pirate adventures to Lesbian east London squats, monarchs to Molly Houses, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
