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
Music Lady Gaga speaks out in support of trans community while accepting Grammy Award Lady Gaga spoke out in support of the trans community while accepting the trophy for best pop duo/group performance at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2 alongside her Die with a Smile duet partner Bruno Mars. ‘I just want to say tonight, that trans people are not invisible,’ the 38-year-o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Kim Wilde is back with new album, Closer Pop royalty Kim Wilde releases fifteenth studio album Closer and is basically the sister to Kim’s hugely successful 1988 album Close By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Culture #DALEYPOP x February 2025 Starring JADE, Griff, Marcello Spooks, Nadia Ali, Self Esteem, Bonnie Tyler, Cher Lloyd, Samantha Mumba, FKA twigs and Rose Gray! By Dale Melita • 8 min read
