LGBTQ+ News Pansexual comedian Joe Lycett has become a father! Pansexual comedian Joe Lycett has revealed he’s become a father for the first time after posting a sweet snap of himself cradling his newborn son on Instagram. It’s thought the comedian, 36, welcomed his son with his secret girlfriend, who he calls Denise. Alongside the image, Joe penned on Instagra By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard team member launches new initiative for low-income LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove One of Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard‘s team members Reuben has launched a new initiative outside of his role at Switchboard. The Village Foodbank is a new initiative for low-income LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove to access food, toiletries and other essentials in an affirming community space. A By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Oliver Stark opens up about playing bisexual firefighter British actor Oliver Stark has opened up about wanting to be “representative in a positive way” when playing bisexual firefighter in American procedural drama 9-1-1. The 9-1-1 actor’s on-screen character came out as bisexual last year and Oliver recently explained how he approaches the role. Oliver, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Brighton & Hove ready to welcome Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 with Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England’s Red Roses bidding to become champions Rugby players and fans from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England will descend on the city next September as they bid to become the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 champions Matches at the Brighton & Hove Community Stadium will include the current world cup title holders New Zealand as well as En By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Trans activist Laverne Cox dedicates Masked Singer US appearance to “all of us. Every woman out there.” Actress and LGBTQ+ activist Laverne Cox, who was the first trans person to appear on the cover of a Cosmopolitan magazine, was revealed as ‘Chess Piece’ after the lighting up the stage during the Barbie Week episode of The Masked Singer US. The trans activist, who pulled the wool over the panellists By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Screenshot Film “Don’t miss this night if you’re into film and queers!” Deborah Espect curates programme of short films for Margate Pride Deborah Espect, Festival Director of FilmPride, which is Brighton & Hove Pride’s Official Queer Film Festival, has curated a programme of short queer films for Margate Pride. Deborah will also be speaking at the event, which takes place on Thursday, November 28 at Tom Thumb Theatre, 2A Eastern Espla By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Film Drew Starkey and Daniel Craig had “fun” shooting sex scenes for new film QUEER, in UK cinemas from December 13 Daniel Craig‘s new movie Queer, which sees the James Bond actor play an expat who try to numb his pain with drink, drugs, and casual sex, is to be released in UK cinemas on December 13. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film sees Craig meet and then become obsessed with a younger ex-serviceman, playe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans charity Mermaids cleared of misconduct An inquiry into Mermaids has found that while the trans youth charity was mismanaged, there was no evidence of misconduct. The two-year Charity Commission investigation cleared the charity of misconduct – but concluded there had been mismanagement amid a failure to adapt as it grew ‘considerably in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton to run Chemsex Awareness training Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton is to run Chemsex Awareness (online via Teams) on Thursday, October 31 from 10am. This training focuses on understanding sexualised drug use between men who have sex with men and how to support people engaging in chemsex. This half-day session will cover: What chemsex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Military and LGBTQ+ charities join forces to urge Prime Minister to increase cap for those affected by UK military’s ‘gay ban’ Military and LGBTQ+ charities have joined forces to urge Keir Starmer to properly fund compensation for victims of the UK military’s ‘gay ban’, which existed until 2000 and saw personnel imprisoned, bullied and assaulted for revealing their sexuality. A letter signed by over 20 of the UK’s largest L By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Statement from Chris Gull, Chair of the Brighton Rainbow Fund The Brighton Rainbow Fund remains a vital and unique institution that has been instrumental in advancing many essential services in our city. The dedicated staff at The Ledward Centre continue their important work, and Brighton Pride, under Paul Kemp’s leadership, maintains its crucial community fun By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Community News (Yule Be) Home For Christmas: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus Christmas shows to raise funds for Sussex Beacon Join Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) at St Mary’s Church in Kemptown for two magical evenings filled with laughter, beautiful harmonies, and Christmas cheer that will leave you with memories to cherish. On Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, you’ll be serenaded with seasonal songs, and e By Graham Robson • 1 min read
