In The South Sun’s drag queen coverage – Green Party submits complaint Green Party claim kids put at risk by media coverage of transgender issues in the Sun and other media outlets. Aimee Challenor, Green Party LGBT+ spokesperson, has filed a complaint with press regulator IPSO over the Sun’s coverage of gender fluidity lessons for toddlers. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Calls for more businesses to show support for Madeira Terrace campaign Crowdfunding campaign to kick-start restoration of Madeira Terrace hits 73% of its target with just 17 days to go. A recent pledge of £15k by local firm Landsec has helped boost the fund up to over £310k while a groundswell of public support has seen the campaign attract over 1,500 backers, over 90% By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Isle of Wight Pride and Winter Pride announce new arts initiative Isle of Wight Pride, who recently won the right to stage UK Pride 2018, and Winter Pride, announce new arts initiative featuring local artists from the Isle of Wight, and finalists from the Winter Pride Art Awards sponsored by Emerald Life. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts MUSIC REVIEW: Jake Shears @Heaven There are gigs where you can feel a collective audience groan as the artist you’ve adored for years introduces another new song from their forthcoming solo album. Jake Shears was asking for a whole lotta patience from the crowd at Tuesday night’s London gig who had yet to hear a good 80% of his set By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 2 min read
Arts FEATURE: Friends Like These Carol Decker and T’Pau may seem an unlikely band of gay icons, but in 1987 they and their music were my gay teenage saviours. The album Bridge of Spies, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, saw me through my lonely angsty teenage years. I’d spend hours every week locked in my room “climbing the wal By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 4 min read
General News Brighton Centre opens doors to rough sleepers this winter A council-owned building will be used as a shelter for people sleeping rough in the city this winter. A large room in the centrally located Brighton Centre entertainment and conference venue is currently being prepared. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Green Party demand shorter waiting times for trans patients Green Party politicians write to Jeremy Hunt MP, the Secretary of State for Health demanding action over long wait times for patients who need to access a gender identity clinic. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Open Mic II – ‘The Gift’ – Christmas Eve service with The Village MCC There are many Carol services with amazing choirs in gothic churches all over the city – The Village MCC enjoy doing something different! Last year they held an Open Mic Christmas Eve service filled with music of all kinds. It included beautiful quartets, torch songs, Jazz pieces, original music, a By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Eastbourne Adult Panto: Sinbad the Seaman This November the panto season kicks off at the Royal Hippodrome Eastbourne with a return visit from the popular Market Theatre Company with their latest Adult Panto – Sinbad the Seaman. Hot of the heels of last year’s show Puss & Dick, this hilariously naughty show follows Sinbad the Seaman on his By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Treason Show finds new home Without a permanent venue to call home since 2009, The Treason Show has been seen in various venues across the city but at last, this long running and much loved Brighton show (running for 17 years) has found a new home. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Gogglebox stars to turn on Christmas lights Googlebox stars Chris Butland-Steed and Stephen Webb will get the Christmas celebrations off to a festive start when they turn on the Christmas lights in Brighton City Centre on November 16. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts FEATURE: Poetry, the new rock and roll? Well as of November 18, it might be With rising instagram poets and inspirational styles like Spoken word emerging, the world of literary music that is poetry is reemerging as the next wave of art in the twenty first century. And who is at the front of this? We are. By Ray A-J • 6 min read
