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Forever The Vivienne – “An immense talent is lost to not only the LGBTQ+ community but the wider world.”

Forever The Vivienne – “An immense talent is lost to not only the LGBTQ+ community but the wider world.”

It had taken me two months to set up my interview for Scene with drag star The Vivienne – well that’s what happens when an international performer is due on your doorstep – in this case as The Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang at Congress Theatre. It would turn out to be a terrific, […]

UK cities miss out on hosting Gay Games 2030

UK cities miss out on hosting Gay Games 2030

Liverpool and London have missed out on the opportunity to host the Gay Games 2030, a sporting and cultural event which sees up to 10,000 LGBTQ+ participants and allies come together to celebrate Pride in sports. Built upon the principles of participation, inclusion, and personal best since 1982, th

Dozens of writers of LGBTQ+ erotica arrested in China in bid to crack down on ‘pornographic’ content

Dozens of writers of LGBTQ+ erotica arrested in China in bid to crack down on ‘pornographic’ content

Dozens of writers of LGBTQ+ erotica have been arrested in China in a bid to crack down on ‘pornographic’ content, media in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan have reported. Censors have now targeted as many as 50 authors in the eastern province of Anhui as part of a special operation, which will tackle

Chinese authorities pull the plug on several performances from Jin Xing, a well-known trans dancer and TV host

Chinese authorities pull the plug on several performances from Jin Xing, a well-known trans dancer and TV host

Chinese authorities have abruptly cancelled several performances from Jin Xing, a well-known trans dancer and TV host, sparking fears of Beijing’s tightening grip on the ideological and cultural expression of the LGBTQ+ community. Jin, known for her modern dance and candid television persona, is a r

Labour councillor quits Labour Party after refusing to “stand by and accept” the party banning puberty blockers for under-18s questioning their gender identity

Labour councillor quits Labour Party after refusing to “stand by and accept” the party banning puberty blockers for under-18s questioning their gender identity

Zoe Hughes, a councillor on Exeter City Council, has quit the Labour Party after refusing to “stand by and accept” the party banning puberty blockers for under-18s questioning their gender identity. Hughes, who will now serve as an Independent, said: “As a queer person, I have often felt alone and m

“We’re standing stronger and louder than ever.” Trans Pride Brighton & Hove to return on July 19

“We’re standing stronger and louder than ever.” Trans Pride Brighton & Hove to return on July 19

Trans Pride Brighton & Hove will return this year on Saturday, July 19 with organisers promising “the biggest year for Trans Pride yet”. Organisers have just started the planning and preparation for Trans Pride in 2025 with more info coming soon. In the meantime, they have said: “Calling 2024 a toug

Caroline Paige MBE to step down as Chief Executive of LGBTQ+ veterans charity, Fighting With Pride

Caroline Paige MBE to step down as Chief Executive of LGBTQ+ veterans charity, Fighting With Pride

Caroline Paige MBE is to step down as Chief Executive of Fighting With Pride (FWP), the LGBTQ+ veterans charity. Created on the 20th anniversary of the complete lifting of the ban on LGBT+ service – the ‘gay ban’ – FWP supports LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel and their families, particularly thos

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