Music British newcomer Dan Aura launches new era with hook-driven new track, ‘Rewritten’ Rising British newcomer Dan Aura has embarked on an exciting new era for 2024 with new single, hook-driven triumph, Rewritten, released globally today (Friday, January 26). A lesson in pure pop mastery, the track builds from a harmonic piano riff into full production, clapping beats and impressive f By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Musical Theatre Take a chance on a happy ending… Iconic pop band STEPS announces Here & Now musical to premiere in Birmingham in November Iconic UK pop band Steps has announced the world premiere of HERE & NOW, a brand-new musical using their iconic music, with an original book by Shaun Kitchener. HERE & NOW, which will open at The Alexandra, Birmingham for a limited engagement from 9 – 24 November 2024, will feature Steps’ most belov By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Froot.tv announces premiere of Dating Unlocked on Valentine’s Day With February being the month of love, Froot.tv has announced the perfect accompaniment to your night of romance with all-new programming centred around love, lust, and platonic love. On the big day itself, Froot.tv is premiering the all-new second season of Dating Unlocked, with a new crop of lover By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Astrid Palmer, LGBTQ+ domestic violence advocate at Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, attends House of Commons reception to celebrate fund which supports projects that provide a safety net for survivors of domestic abuse A Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard expert recently attended a parliamentary reception to celebrate a fund which supports projects that provide a safety net for survivors of domestic abuse. Astrid Palmer, an LGBTQ+ specialist, independent domestic violence advocate, was among guests invited to the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News He’s Got Your Back! Joe Lycett to headline National Student Pride He’s Got Your Back! Comedian and television presenter Joe Lycett will headline the National Student Pride main stage on Saturday, February 24. In conversation with Suzi Ruffell, Lycett will discuss his life and career in an interview in partnership with Attitude at National Student Pride, which is t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions The Queer Beach: a mixed-media exhibition at Brighton’s Jubilee Library, curated by Socially Engaged Art Salon The Queer Beach, a mixed-media exhibition curated by Socially Engaged Art Salon (SEAS), which explores the strong connection between queer people and culture and the seaside, is to show in Brighton’s Jubilee Library foyer gallery from Monday, January 29 – Sunday, February 11. The exhibition, which c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Much more than just a pub disco! The Sunday Almanac celebrates 10th birthday Brighton is well known for having a transient nature, so anything that stands the test of time can rightly be proud. The Sunday Almanac is celebrating its ten-year anniversary on Sunday, January 28. Calling it a pub disco does it a massive disservice, but in the simplest terms that’s what it is – th By Alf Le Flohic • 2 min read
Sport Trans golfer Hailey Davidson takes another step towards realising her dream of competing on the LPGA after winning NXXT Women’s Classic Hailey Davidson, 30, a trans golfer has taken another step towards realising her dream of competing on the LPGA after winning the NXXT Women’s Classic at the Mission Inn Resort and Club. Originally from Scotland but now based in Florida, Davidson played on the men’s team at Wilmington University, be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Photographer Ming de Nasty launches exhibition SEE ME, which aims to change stereotypes around older LGBTQ+ people living in Shropshire Photographer Ming de Nasty has launched SEE ME, an exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, which aims to change stereotypes around older LGBTQ+ people living in Shropshire. Ming, 61, who has been a professional photographer for over 35 years, worked with 14 locals, who spoke about how LGBTQ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham New exhibition at Birmingham’s Back to Backs to honour drag performer, Twiggy Twiggy – The Drag Market, a new exhibition at Birmingham’s National Trust Back to Backs, will explore the career and creative process behind one of the best-known personas of Birmingham’s queer scene. The new exhibition, opening January 26, will feature costumes and photography from the past 40 year By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Sport Gay Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies aged 29 Shawn Barber, 29, an ‘out’, Canadian champion pole vaulter, died from ‘medical complications’ on Wednesday, January 17 at home in Kingwood, Texas. The cause of his death is not known yet, but he had been experiencing health issues. “More than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was such a good-hearted By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News From Gay Day to Pride: LGBT+ History Month Supper Club at the Ledward Centre To mark LGBT+ History Month, the Ledward Centre is serving a special light supper and hosting a talk by Alf Le Flohic on Sunday, February 4. A relaxed evening to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month, this is the chance to see Alf Le Flohic talk about the Sussex Gay Liberation Front 1972-1973, the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
