Sponsored Content Out to Swim launches new clubs in Bournemouth and Newcastle Out To Swim, which runs LGBTQ+ swimming clubs across the UK including Bristol, Brighton and London, has announced it has expanded into two new cities, Bournemouth and Newcastle. The LGBTQ+ swimming club was founded in London in 1992 by a small band of enterprising swimmers from the LGBTQ+ community. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News #SaferToBeMe summit, the only global LGBTQ+ summit held in the UK, to take place in Newcastle in October The 2025 #SaferToBeMe summit, the only global LGBTQ+ summit held in the UK, returns this year and promises to be the biggest one yet since its inaugural launch in 2023. Taking place in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, the 2025 #SaferToBeMe summit promises an ambitious and exciting programme of events from Octob By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Interviews CHRISTMAS CRACKER: We speak to Andy Gardiner, December cover star and winner of this year’s Mr Gay Great Britain In 2024, Andy Gardiner won Mr Gay Great Britain and has been been working solidly alongside two charities, the Charlie & Carter Foundation and Pride Action North, for which he has raised £6,500, while also campaigning for mental health awareness throughout his journey. Since winning the coveted titl By Graham Robson • 5 min read
Exhibitions Unlimited Intimacy: New group exhibition frames the 1980s and 1990s as a politically charged time for LGBTQ+ histories and movements Lead Pic: Stuart Linden Rhodes, Wolverhampton, The Deep, 1993, digital photograph Borrowing its title from the 2009 book by Tim Dean, Unlimited Intimacy is a new group exhibition that frames the 1980s and 1990s as a politically charged time for LGBTQ+ histories and movements. The presentation survey By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News A new major fundraising event celebrating the progress of LGBTQ+ communities and a charity’s own remarkable development has been launched Pride Action North (PAN) is hosting the inaugural Progression Ball and Awards Ceremony on February 2, 2024 to mark the beginning of LGBTQ+ History Month in recognition of the work being carried out by organisations and individuals to make the North East a more inclusive, diverse and accepting place By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Remember, Resist and Rise Up: Students from North East schools to lead Northern Pride march The continued struggle facing the LGBTQ+ community is to be the driving force behind this year’s march which will herald the start of Northern Pride. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Loganair launches UK’s first-ever Pride Jet Loganair is Northern Pride’s official airline partner and is supporting their health and wellbeing zones with volunteer staff, which have become one of the festival’s main attractions. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News One of Newcastle’s favourite LGBTQ+ bars to support the region’s leading LGBTQ+ festival With work now underway for Northern Pride, which is planned for the weekend of July 22 -23, 2023, organisers have revealed how those who choose to buy a Platinum Pass will get an amazing experience, thanks to the support of local LGBTQ+ bar Bobby’s bar at Scotswood Road, which is sponsoring the Plat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News “Exciting and ambitious” plans revealed for Northern Pride 2023 A new look to the festival site, a unique training opportunity and the delivery of the postponed Ouseburn Family Pride are among the plans for Northern Pride 2023. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Northern Pride opens applications for North East performers The opportunity for North East-based performers to be part of Northern Pride 2023, which will run over the weekend of July 22-23, has been unveiled by the event organisers. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Northern Pride ensures it is accessible for all… From July 22 – 24, Northern Pride will bring together thousands of people from the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, in a weekend of events. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Newcastle’s UK Pride unveils stellar line-up for Pride event in July Melanie C, Louise, Joe McElderry and a taste of Ibiza are all part of the stunning line up of top class entertainment unveiled for UK Pride 2022, which is set to take place at Newcastle’s Town Moor from 22 – 24 July. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
