LGBTQ Choirs REVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus: ‘Gays & Dolls’ at Brighton Open Air Theatre Actually Gay Men’s Chorus is never shy of shaking things up a little and last night’s concert at Brighton Open Air Theatre was no exception, but this time for a very different reason and one which I applaud. Our LGBTQ+ choral scene has been for many years now, excellent, but at times somewhat polari By Andrew Kay • 2 min read
Arts Flying the Flag: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus on top form for Eurovision spectacular Well there could not have been a camper, more exuberant start to the festival than Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus‘ (BGMC) Eurovision spectacular. The choice of songs ranged from classics to the comic and back again and as an ensemble they were on top form. The music team of Joe Paxton and Tim Nail gave u By Andrew Kay • 3 min read
Community News “Come along and help make some noise with us!” Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus to perform at IDAHOBIT Community Vigil on 17 May The Rainbow Chorus will be performing at Brighton’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Community Vigil on Friday, 17 May from 6.30pm at the Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee Street, Brighton. IDAHOBIT provides an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to come together By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Diversity Choir unveils ‘Glorious’ set list for summer concert London’s LGBTQ+ chamber music ensemble, Diversity Choir, has unveiled a ‘Glorious’ set list for its summer concert, which takes place at St Mary-at-Hill Church in London on Saturday, June 1. Taking its theme from varied music styles from the sacred to the inspirational to the downright joyously camp By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus announces sumptuous summer special in June! Join Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus for a sumptuous summer concert of two halves at St George’s Church, Brighton on Saturday, June 29. Rainbow Chorus will transport you to the magical world of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, performing his celebrated Stabat Mater, a choral work which will real By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to feature in new Danny Dyer documentary – ‘How to Be a Man’ Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus is to feature in a new two-part Channel 4 documentary which sees actor Danny Dyer step out of his tough guy persona and embark on an insightful journey into the heart of modern British masculinity. Danny Dyer: How To Be A Man follows Danny as he delves into the evolving lan By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts “Flying the Flag For You”: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to explore the past, present and future of Eurovision Join Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) as they whisk you away on an exploration of the past, present and future of the Eurovision Song Contest at St George’s Church, Brighton on Friday, May 3. Set to a backdrop of songs and silliness, BGMC will be celebrating past successes and working out how to cap By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs All LGBTQ+ Voices welcome! GLOW singing sessions at Ledward Centre in Brighton from Wednesday, April 17 GLOW, Brighton’s non-audition, natural voice community choir for LGBTQ+ people and allies, will be starting monthly midweek open singing sessions for all voices at the Ledward Centre in Brighton from Wednesday, April 17. GLOW said: “GLOW has a strong emphasis on including, welcoming and celebrating By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Actually Gay Men’s Chorus announce ‘Gays and Dolls’ at Brighton Open Air Theatre in May Join Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (ActuallyGMC) for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on Thursday, May 16 at 7pm. Don’t miss out on surprises and heart-soaring moments as ActuallyGMC celebrates love, acceptance, and self-discovery in a fabulous musical extrava By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton’s LGBTQ+ choir, the Rainbow Chorus, has a new accompanist! The Rainbow Chorus has announced it has found a new accompanist for its choirs to replace Mojca Monte Amali who stepped down after 12 years and received a heartfelt send-off at the chorus’ recent Winter Concert. The new accompanist is Olly Parr, who is an accomplished pianist, singer, organist, and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus – Show Me Christmas Brian Butler finds a Brighton choir at the top of its form By Brian Butler • 2 min read
LGBTQ Choirs REVIEW: Resound & Rebelles: Peace, Hope and Christmas Jumpers Brighton’s choral scene has never been more buoyant and increasingly accomplished. And much of that success lies in hands of our incredible LGBTQ+ choirs. At Christmas they come out, forgive the allusion, and deliver festive treats with programmes that reflect the season from the religious to the s By Andrew Kay • 2 min read
