Arts Stars release charity Christmas single for Albert Kennedy Trust Eastenders Star June Brown MBE joins Union J singer Jaymi Hensley and a host of LGBT+ celebrities to record a charity single and video to mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News London HIV campaign shortlisted for Campaign of the Year award London’s HIV prevention campaign, Do It London, shortlisted for Campaign of the Year category at the distinguished LGC Awards 2018. The latest Do It London campaign, which is live now and runs until early 2018, uses simple and clear imagery to inform the public of the variety of options for avoiding By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Alison Moyet donates profits from Brighton show to local Samaritans branch Alison Moyet donates the profits from her Brighton tour date to local Samaritans Branch. On Wednesday, November 8, pop singer Alison Moyet played to a sell out audience at the Brighton Dome where she performed a fantastic set in aid of Samaritans. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Early bird tickets go on sale for DragWorld 2018 DragWorld, Europe’s largest Drag Convention, returns to London’s Olympia Convention Hall on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, 2018. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Sturgeon makes full and unequivocal apology to gay men for historic convictions First Minister of Scotland, made a full and unequivocal statement to the Scottish Parliament yesterday, November 7, apologising to all gay men convicted for same-sex sexual activity that is now legal. By Besi • 5 min read
Arts ‘Royal Platinum Love Song’ celebrates Queen’s Platinum wedding anniversary Composer Olga Thomas-Bosovskaya release her new composition Royal Platinum Love Song to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh’s Platinum wedding anniversary in November and raise money for Cruse Bereavement Care (CBC). By Besi • 2 min read
General News Pension Regulator achieves diversity kitemark for supporting disabled workers Brighton-based employer The Pensions Regulator (TPR) signs up to the Disability Confident scheme to show commitment to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The scheme is designed to help employers recruit and retain people purely on the basis of their skills and talents, By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus – ‘Dreaming of Christmas’ Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) will be raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support at their annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 15. The chorus will be performing Christmas favourites under the direction of musical director Marc Yarrow and accompanist Tim Nail. By Contributor • 2 min read
In The South First safe house for LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees opens in the UK In October 2017, asylum seekers Rashid from Bangladesh and Maria from El Salvador, entered the first safe house in the UK created by Micro Rainbow International (MRI), a house exclusively for LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts New book delves into performance and identity Reader in dance at Edge Hill University authors new book and two high-profile book chapters, exploring various aspects of performance and identity including drag, contemporary dance and queer art-making. The book, Mesearch and the Performing Body, is written by Dr Mark Edward and is an anthology of By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
In The South Call for Government to ban ‘gay conversion therapy’ Journalist launches petition calling on Government to ban ‘gay conversion therapy’ after his undercover investigation exposed the dangerous practice happening in the UK. Josh Parry, the journalist behind the investigation mounted by Liverpool’s Echo newspaper, found a church in the city willing to o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread TRAVEL FEATURE: From Manchester to ‘La Dolce Vita’ It’s 1990 in a gay bar in Canal Street Manchester, two young single guys met, with the potential of just a fleeting experience. Who ever knew what was to follow. This is how many relationships start; Bob and Ian liked each other – quite a lot. They got together and within a short space of time they By Roger Wheeler • 4 min read
