Exhibitions National Lottery Grant to fund ‘The Power of Holly’ – a new exhibition in Liverpool, exploring the life and art of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood star Liverpool arts organisations Homotopia and DuoVision have announced a grant of £142,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for The Power of Holly – a new exhibition documenting the life and work of pioneering LGBTQ+ musician, songwriter and artist Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood) The p By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television Reality TV legend Tiffany “New York” Pollard to host and executive produce new dating series for OUTtv’s Froot.tv OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ television and streaming service, has commissioned an original dating competition series, Looking for a Third, which will be hosted by reality TV legend Tiffany “New York” Pollard, TV’s first “Black bachelorette” who will also serve as the show’s Executive Producer. Set in a modern By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News World AIDS Day Community Partnership announces plans for World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil The Brighton & Hove World AIDS Day Community Partnership has announced details of this year’s World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil, being held from 6 – 7pm on Friday, December 1, in New Steine Gardens. The vigil is held each year, to remember people connected to Brighton & Hove, who have died with HIV. By Contributor • 3 min read
Jobs Brighton LGBTQ+ venue, R-Bar, seeks Bar Manager R-Bar, the LGBTQ+ bar on Brighton seafront, is seeking a new full-time Bar Manager (40-45 hours per week). The bar is looking for serious candidates who are looking to advance their careers in the industry. Working alongside the wider management team and the General Manager, R-Bar is looking for som By Contributor • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News One in five adoptions in England to same-sex couples, new statistics reveal One in five adoptions in England in 2023 were to same-sex couples, according to new statistics published by the Department for Education and analysed by New Family Social. Some 600 adoptions in the reporting period were to same-sex couples, which is both the highest total number and proportion on re By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News A Gift of Time charity calendar to raise funds for Terrence Higgins Trust and Sussex Beacon A Gift of Time charity calendar has been announced, making 2024 a year of compassion. This calendar isn’t just about marking the days; it’s about making each day count. The Gift of Time charity calendar is a heartwarming tribute to those who generously give their time to make a difference. This cale By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham INTERVIEW: Birmingham’s Fatt Butcher dazzles on The Voice Appearing on reality singing show, ‘The Voice’, drag performer and creative producer Fatt Butcher wowed the panel of coaches in a fabulous blind audition. Closing out the show on Saturday November 18, Fatt Butcher gained the ultimate accolade when all four coaches – Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, Anne-Ma By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Fundraising News Customers of Shutterly Fabulous in Hove raise £1,450 for Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard Customers of Shutterly Fabulous, a Hove-based company which sells and fits shutters, raised a fabulous £1,450 for Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard. Fifty pounds was donated to the charity for every order placed from customers in the BN postcode area during this year’s Pride season. Brighton & Hove By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Everyone has a right to travel without fear.” One in five LGBTQ+ people have experienced hate crime on London transport network in the past year Out In London – LGBTQ+ people’s safety on the London transport network, a new survey conducted by LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity Galop, on behalf of independent passenger watchdog London Travelwatch, has revealed the extent of abuse, harassment and violence faced by the LGBTQ+ community when travelling i By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Rainbow Chorus seeks piano accompanist The Rainbow Chorus, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ choir, is seeking a piano accompanist. Rainbow Chorus is a SATB performing choir with around 80 members performing public concerts in July and December plus a number of community performances throughout the year, including World AIDS Day and Trans Day of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Raise a Mug for Mermaids This November, trans rights charity Mermaids is asking you and your colleagues to grab a cuppa, enjoy a slice of cake, and Raise a Mug for Mermaids. If your organisation is dedicated to promoting inclusion, Raise a Mug for Mermaids is an easy, fun way to start positive conversations about gender div By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stephen Fry, Dr Ranj Singh, Charlie Condou and Matt Jameson join forces for male modern slavery campaign Four LGBTQ+ celebrities – actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry, TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh, actor Charlie Condou and Married at First Sight UK’s Matt Jameson – have teamed up for a new male modern slavery campaign, which features a film launched by the charity Causeway. Modern slavery charity Causeway By Graham Robson • 2 min read
