Pride Isle of Wight Pride postponed till 18, 19 and 20 August Isle of Wight Pride returns in August with a weekend event at Eastern Gardens, Ryde Esplanade By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Magic Still Exists! Swedish icon Agnes confirmed for Stockholm Pride – her first festival performance in Europe in eight years Following her acclaimed performance at World Pride 2023 in Australia, it is now confirmed that Swedish singer Agnes will make her first festival performance in Europe in eight years at Stockholm Pride on Friday, August 4 where she will take the stage in Pride Park as Stockholm Pride celebrates its 2 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Mental Health New study to find out about school experiences of people who identify as both neurodivergent and genderdivergent and how these experiences impacted mental health Mental health: What can genderdivergent and neurodivergent folk tell us about their experience in schools and what schools can do to support them? The aim of the present study by University of Southampton is to find out about the school experiences of people who identify as both neurodivergent and g By Contributor • 1 min read
Television Ben Cohen makes acting debut in ‘Patterns’ – a new LGBTQ+ series exploring the lives of LGBTQ+ people and allies In mini-narratives, the British camp comedy explores several unique themes that make up the lives of LGBTQ+ people and allies, including family dynamics, coming out, dating, therapy and surviving an existential crisis. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Transgender News Miss Netherlands crowns its first ever transgender winner Miss Netherlands has crowned its first ever transgender winner. Rikki Valerie Kolle, 22, won the pageant on Sunday, July 9 and will go on to compete in the Miss Universe competition in El Salvador, which takes place in December. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
David Kettle Interviews INTERVIEW: David Kettle speaks about ‘Guilty of Love’, a poignant retelling of Alan Turing’s story, ahead of Edinburgh Fringe debut Guilty of Love makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut this August at the Hill Street Theatre. Jane Bramwell and Michael Brand have created a musical exploration surrounding the passion and betrayal of Alan Turing, delving into the life of the mathematical genius. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride UK Black Pride announces theme to mark 18th anniversary After a record breaking event in 2022 that saw over 25,000 people party and protest in Stratford, UK Black Pride has announced the theme of the 2023 event will be ‘Legacy’ to celebrate its 18th anniversary. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Khuram Qadeer Mirza Interviews INTERVIEW: Joe Lycett – Welcome to the Gayborhood Catherine Muxworthy catches up with everyone’s favourite mischief maker, Joe Lycett By Catherine Muxworthy • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Have You Heard? Stories From My Archive – a new podcast series by Rose Collis The podcast is based on her archive of historic materials collected since 1978, covering social, political and cultural history. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Opinion TALES OF THE SECOND CITY: Eat Out to Help Out Next time you walk by a shop displaying a sign stating ‘BACK IN FIVE MINUTES’, wonder what is happening behind closed doors… and hope they have rinsed their hands before reopening for business. By Contributor • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News ReportOUT, a global human rights organisation for sexual and gender minorities, is inviting LGBTQ+ people to apply for its annual UK Campaigns Training You can choose from either two online opportunities or two face-to-face. If successful, you will gain invaluable knowledge of the principles, theories, models, and tactics essential for becoming a skilled activist and effective campaigner. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News More than 6,000 schools in the UK get involved in School Diversity Week 2023 Just Like Us, the LGBTQ+ young people’s charity, provides free, ready-to-go resources so that teachers can make their lessons and celebrations LGBTQ+ inclusive in an educational and age appropriate way. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
