LGBTQ+ News Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, has died at the age of 82 Country music legend and gay icon Dolly Parton has announced on her social media that her husband, Carl Dean, has died at the age of 82. Married to Dolly for nearly 60-years, Carl died in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a statement she posted on social media. “Carl and I spent many wonderful year By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Chappell Roan dedicates BRIT Award to trans artists and drag queens Chappell Roan dedicated a BRIT Award to “trans artists, drag queens and Sinead O’Connor” during an emotional speech. The 27-year-old chart-topper star, scooped two gongs at the 2025 BRIT Awards on Saturday, March 1 – winning Best International Song for her track Good Luck, Babe! and International Ar By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture #DALEYPOP X March 2025 Starring MARINA, Miso Extra, ETHAN, Malou Prytz, Tommy Cash, Jessica Simpson, Marcella Bella, LLL and Joost! By Dale Melita • 9 min read
LGBTQ+ News International Pride Orchestra announces new venue for highly anticipated Pride Celebration Concert after being dropped from programme of Washington DC’s Kennedy Centre The International Pride Orchestra (IPO), an organisation that brings together LGBTQ+ musicians from around the world to present concerts, celebrate community, and raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes, has announced its highly anticipated Pride Celebration Concert will take place on Thursday, June 5 at the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Opera Review: ENO Mary Queen of Scots There are huge amounts of drama, of change of place, of journeying, of transformation, of betrayal, but for some reason this very low-key, low-budget production doesn’t allow any of this to be explored other than through the music and the occasional singing burst, which are amazing but rare. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Shot by Pablo Ruiz📸 Culture Independent artist Aaron Sibley releases new EP, Higher London based singer-songwriter Aaron Sibley is making waves in the music world, captivating audiences across the UK and Europe. From performing on the Main Stage of Europride in Greece to Trafalgar Square in London, his dark/pop and soulful sound has resonated far and wide. Aaron has written songs f By Dale Melita • 1 min read
Shot by Cal McIntyre 📸 Culture Allie X has announced a UK and Europe tour this summer, with a stop at Concorde 2 *THE* Allie X is coming to Brighton this summer! By Dale Melita • 1 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro : ENO ENO A Theatrical Anatomy of Desire, Power, and Performance By Eric Page • 3 min read
Music Azealia Banks booted from queer festival over homophobic and transphobic comments Azealia Banks has been booted from the line-up of Milkshake Festival, a Dutch music festival, due to anti-LGBTQ+ remarks. The rapper who has made homophobic remarks in the past, was due to headline the festival, however the news was met with immediate backlash by fans of the festival. Many stated th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Transtock 2025: Newcastle’s first all trans and non-binary music and poetry festival Transtock 2025, Newcastle‘s first all trans and non-binary music and poetry festival is taking place at The Globe in Newcastle on Saturday, March 15. All acts have generously agreed to waiver a fee and all proceeds for the festival will go to Newcastle’s Be, a support group for trans and non-binary By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Comedy INTERVIEW: Cabaret Bohemia – revolutionary queer performers If your cabaret was a safe house during a queer revolution, what would be the secret password? “Hold my drink, my tits are burning” By Eric Page • 4 min read
Music Female country-pop group Remember Monday to represent the UK at Eurovision The UK has chosen female country-pop group Remember Monday to represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest, it has been reported. The group, which appeared on talent show The Voice, is made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele. It’s a stark contrast to last year when Olly Alexan By Graham Robson • 1 min read
