International News LGBTQ+ activists in Thailand celebrate after vote brings marriage equality closer LGBTQ+ activists in Thailand celebrated another victory on Tuesday, April 2 after a marriage equality bill overwhelmingly passed a first reading in the upper house, a key step bringing the country closer to becoming Asia’s third territory to legalise same-sex unions. “It’s like we’ve been embraced a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard sends thanks to Waitrose Hove and Lush Brighton for donating items to the charity’s free care packages Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has sent thanks to Waitrose Hove and Lush Brighton for donating items such as toiletries and period products to the charity’s free care packages, which they give to any LGBTQ+ person who needs one. The charity said on Facebook: “When we distribute the packages, we pr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Boyzlife, Danny Beard and 911 announced for this year’s Worthing Pride Worthing Pride is to return on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, bringing the biggest stars – alongside local LGBTQ+ stars – to Steyne Gardens. Boyzlife headline on Friday with Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden bringing the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife to the stage. The group will be suppo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lorraine conducts gay marriage on TV to mark 10 years since England and Wales’ first same-sex marriages Presenter Lorraine Kelly conducted the marriage of Welsh gay couple Luke Avaient and Gavin Sheppard live on her daytime programme Lorraine on Thursday, March 28 to mark 10 years since England and Wales’ first same-sex marriages. Nurse Gavin said the wedding was “amazing” while consultant Luke called By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Croydon Pride 2024 cancelled due to lack of funding Organisers of Croydon Pride have made the sad decision to cancel 2024 PrideFest, due to a “lack of funding combined with ever-increasing costs”. Instead of traditional Pride this year, organisers have announced they will instead be partnering with local venues to run a series of events in Croydon f By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Paul Hook “thrilled” to be joining Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard as charity’s new CEO Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, the charity that has provided services for LGBTQ+ people across Sussex for almost 50 years, has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Paul Hook will take up the post on Tuesday, April 2 following four years at the helm of Asylum Matters, a charity wh By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film “We’re both proud gay men.” Luke Evans on gay drama ‘Our Son’ and working with ‘Pose’ star, Billy Porter Welsh actor Luke Evans has opened up about starring in gay drama Our Son opposite Billy Porter. The film, which premiered at last year’s Tribeca Festival, sees Evans and Pose‘s Porter as successful New York couple Nicky and Gabriel, who are raising a young boy together. Gabriel eventually confesses By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs All LGBTQ+ Voices welcome! GLOW singing sessions at Ledward Centre in Brighton from Wednesday, April 17 GLOW, Brighton’s non-audition, natural voice community choir for LGBTQ+ people and allies, will be starting monthly midweek open singing sessions for all voices at the Ledward Centre in Brighton from Wednesday, April 17. GLOW said: “GLOW has a strong emphasis on including, welcoming and celebrating By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay Spanish matador urged to quit killing bulls After Mario Alcalde came out as Spain’s first openly LGBTQ+ matador, animal rights ally and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has sent a letter to Alcalde imploring the bullfighter to see the parallels between the oppression of LGBTQ+ people and that of animals – and take a stand against the “ By Contributor • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Blackpool’s rainbow zebra crossing vandalised after just one day A rainbow zebra crossing, which was unveiled in Blackpool to recognise LGBTQ+ communities, has been vandalised after just one day. Jane Hugo, a member of Blackpool Council, reflected on the incident, highlighting the sad reality of such negative sentiments but remained optimistic about the overall p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend’s Annual Easter Quiz to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) has announced the return of its Annual Easter Quiz, which will raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund, at Camelford Arms, Brighton on Thursday, March 28 at 9pm sharp. BBW said” “Ready to hop into some quiz fun and a chance to win a fabulous £300 c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
