Brighton Fringe Brighton Fringe: all things queer and wonderful This year’s Brighton Fringe is as weird and wonderful as always, and with a printed brochure running to 102 pages, how do you know where to start? By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Sport Openly gay Scottish footballer Zander Murray to give two public talks exploring the issue of homophobia in sport Trailblazing, openly gay footballer Zander Murray will be giving two public talks in Elgin, Scotland in May, exploring the issue of homophobia in sport. Moray Pride Inclusion Hub, which connects LGBTQ+ community members with local sports clubs to promote inclusive sporting opportunities, will be hos By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Bain, a member of K-pop band Just B, tells fans he is “proud to be part of the LGBT community” Bain, a member of K-pop band Just B, has told fans he is “proud to be part of the LGBT community” – a rare step in an industry known for its strict control over artists’ behaviour, where stars typically keep details of their private lives, especially romantic relationships, private. The 23-year-old By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Row erupts after Scottish parish church votes to ban gays from applying for minister vacancy A row has erupted within the Church of Scotland after gay candidates were banned from applying for a minister vacancy. Kinross-shire Parish Church, which is formed of Kinross, Orwell and Fossoway churches, will shortly be advertising for the position, however the majority of ‘elders’ voted against a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott reveals he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott, who rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, has revealed he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality. In a recent episode of the We Need To Talk podcast, Calum, 36, said he lost school friends after coming out to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02: Keir Starmer attends Pride in London 2022: The 50th Anniversary – Parade on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Transgender News Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women, says Number 10 Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which will negatively affect trans people across the UK. The prime minister had previously said that “trans women are women”, but asked to repeat that statement on Tuesday, April 22 he said the rul By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lesbian Visibility Week launches with theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’ This year’s Lesbian Visibility Week (#LVW25), which runs till Sunday, April 27, has the theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’, a “global campaign celebrating all the beauty our community brings to family life”. Throughout #LVW25, there will be a range of events – online and in person – which will aim By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brid Transgender News Labour equalities minister Bridget Phillipson welcomes last week’s Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition Labour equalities minister Bridget Phillipson has said she welcomes last week’s Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition, which will affect the lives of trans communities across the UK. While some MPs have expressed concern with the ruling, Phillipson, said: “Before I was an MP I managed a women’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The Netherlands is best country for trans Americans to relocate to, research finds The best country for trans people to relocate to from the United States is the Netherlands, according to analysis from Emisil, a company which creates high-quality penis prosthetics. Emisil’s analysis, which focused on key factors, including safety, equality, affordability, healthcare and income of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pope Francis: “More compassion but still homophobic”, says LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has released a statement following news of the death of Pope Francis. Mr Tatchell, who campaigned against Catholic homophobia for 58 years and staged 10 major protests against the discrimination advocated by Popes, Cardinals & Archbishops over the last five-pl By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Fundraiser launched to create new LGBTQ+ history museum and charity in York after LGBTQ+ shop targeted by “homophobes” A fundraiser to create a new LGBTQ+ history museum and charity in York has been launched by a brother and sister after their LGBTQ+ shop in the heart of the city was targeted by “homophobes” several times. Claire and Xander Platz, who are both gay, launched the fundraiser after rainbow flags adornin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Peter Tatchell writes powerful letter urging artists with large LGBTQ+ audiences to leave Hungary off their tour schedules Veteran LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has written a powerful letter urging artists with large LGBTQ+ audiences to leave Hungary off their tour schedules after the Hungarian Parliament passed a constitutional amendment to ban all LGBTQ+ community events, including Budapest Pride. Tatchell h By Graham Robson • 2 min read
