Community News Switchboard welcomes five new trustees – and invites TNBI people to join them Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard has welcomed five new trustees to its Board and is inviting people from trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) communities to join them. The new trustees and their role: Lucy Cryan (she/her) is a chartered accountant focussed on forensic accountancy and financial ri By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Proud Studios announces new collaboration with Pride in the Partnership network at John Lewis Partnership for LGBT+ History Month Proud Studios CIC and award-winning photographer Chris Jepson have announced they are working in conjunction with the Pride in the Partnership network at the John Lewis Partnership to create The Identity Project – JLP Edition, a collection of stories and portraits of their LGBTQ+ partners. The Ident By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Charles Street Tap to celebrate the life of “dear friend” Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran on Sunday, January 21 Charles Street Tap in Brighton is to celebrate the life of “dear friend” Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran onSunday, January 21 from 7pm with performances from his friends – Sally Vate, Mrs Moore, Lola Lasagne and Gabriella Parrish. Charles Street Tap say: “It is going to be night of song, laughter and no doubt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News “For the community by the community.” GirlFlix lesbian and queer women dance party to celebrate first birthday and Valentine’s on Friday, February 16 GirlFlix, a lesbian and queer women dance party, which has been bringing together self-identifying women since February 2023, is to celebrate its first birthday and Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 16 at Melon in Worthing. The Valentine’s and first birthday party will have five iconic DJs and a l By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Russell T Davies to headline mainstage panel at National Student Pride Next month, Russell T Davies – writer of Queer As Folk, It’s A Sin and Doctor Who – will swap scriptwriting for stage as he headlines the conversation on LGBTQ+ representation in TV and film at National Student Pride. The panel, hosted by Cliff Joannou and in collaboration with Attitude magazine, wi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Midlands-based gay couple fighting for their relationship following Home Office rejection A married gay couple – Jack and George Scott-Lee who are both professional dancers, running a dance academy in Tipton – have been left ‘heartbroken’ after the Home Office rejected George’s partner visa, giving him just 14 days to leave the country. George, who is originally from Venezuela, arrived i By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Plans to reopen the iconic Black Cap in Camden are underway forum+, which works to promote equality for LGBTQ+ people in Camden and Islington, has announced plans to reopen the iconic Black Cap in Camden, London are underway. The group, which met with the owners and the project team working to reopen the pub, has said discussions were “hugely exciting” and t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Jonathan Bailey dedicates Critics’ Choice Award to LGBTQ+ people living in bigoted communities “which still surround us” British actor Jonathan Bailey dedicated his Critics’ Choice Award “to every LGBTQ+ person living in a bigoted community which still surround us” in his emotional acceptance speech. The star, 35, won the award for best supporting actor in a limited series for his role in Fellow Travelers, opposite Ma By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News ELSKA shines light on the bodies and voices of Glasgow’s gay community Elska, a project dedicated to sharing the bodies and voices of LGBTQ+ communities around the world, has put the spotlight on Glasgow for its latest edition. Inside, readers can get to know a variety of ordinary men from Scotland’s biggest LGBTQ+ community, introducing them through a combination of h By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Andrew Scott says we should get rid of expression ‘openly gay’ Film and TV star Andrew Scott, 47, has said that we should get “rid of the expression openly gay” during an actors’ roundtable. The Irish actor, who appears in All Of Us Strangers, a new film about a budding romance between two men, spoke on the importance of representation in the film industry and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Senior gay man smiling during lgbt pride protest – Focus on face Community News New measure to improve LGBTQ+ inclusive care in Brighton & Hove to be discussed at the council’s Adult Social Care and Health Sub-committee on January 17 Brighton & Hove City Council has announced a new measure to improve LGBTQ+ inclusive care is being proposed as part of a range of new requirements for council-commissioned residential care homes in the city. Councillors will discuss new measures aiming to bolster standards and continue the commissio By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Music Queer music artist Andrew Flynn releases emotionally charged new single, ‘Narcissist’ Rising queer music sensation, Andrew Flynn, has unveiled a powerful and deeply resonant track titled Narcissist. Known for infusing ’80s/’90s nostalgia with a contemporary edge, Andrew draws from personal experiences to craft a melodic journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. Hailing from the By Contributor • 1 min read
