In The South The Pain of Prayer – Hove victim speaks out Local Hove resident AJ, decided to do some homework in the run up to the coming General Election on June 8. “I just wanted to be informed before the vote” she told me, “and so I simply Googled the names of those standing locally”. By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 6 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: The Late Show: The Warren This is a slightly soiled laid back bear pit of a show with a cuddly chubby grubby panda host Joe Foster, who did as little as he possibly could to keep the atmosphere up and running but then with ten acts on the bill there wasn’t much space for material even if he’d had any. It was refreshing to se By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: Etherwave: Adventures With The Theremin: Hypnotique This is a curious hybrid of music and education lecture and semi biography of performer Hypnotique who regales us with her personal story about how she came to fall in love with and learn to play the world’s first electronic instrument the Theremin (from 1920s Russia). By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: Rainbow Chorus – Can’t take my eyes off you Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Rainbow Chorus’ contribution to this years Brighton Fringe, was a musical collaboration with the Yorkshire based six strong a capella singing group Deep C Divas. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Pride is Family Pride Brighton Pride will celebrate our diverse rainbow families at Pride this year with family events across the city. The One Family Pride Diversity Area remains at the heart of the Brighton Pride Festival. It is a fun and family orientated, safe and alcohol-free zone at the centre of the Brighton Pride By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Scotland loses European top spot for LGBT+ equality Scotland has been overtaken by Malta in the European league table of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) equality laws and policies. Scotland has dropped to second place, with a score of 82%, with Malta on 88%. Malta has risen to first place after introducing new laws protecting the r By Besi • 2 min read
Community News March against the persecution of queer people in Chechnya Organisers of a March against the persecution of queer people in Chechnya are demanding the British Prime Minister, Theresa May speak out over the reports of abuse and killing in Chechnya. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts DJ PROFILE: Josh The Barber and Fringe, so in between visiting an Open House, taking in a Fringe Show or going to a concert, there’s some real arse-shaking to be done. This month Queenie catches up with the lovely Josh The Barber to find what he’s up to……. By Queen Josephine • 2 min read
In The South Free places for ‘Echoes of Fascism’ conference at Sussex University University of Sussex are offering a limited number of free places for local activists and organisations to attend the exciting Sussex University conference Echoes of Fascism in Contemporary Culture, Politics and Society. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South PACT appeals for LGBT+ people who could foster to adopt ADOPTION charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is raising awareness of an initiative it offers that enables babies and young children to be fostered by people who want to adopt them. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Newcastle choir wins North East LGBT+ award A Newcastle choir has been recognised as the leading community group for positive LGBT+ engagement, winning a category award at the North East LGBT+ Awards 2017. Northern Proud Voices (NPV), the region’s largest and longest running LGBT+ community choir, was awarded the ‘Building a Stronger LGBT+ Co By Besi • 1 min read
General News Get a university education with no price tag Fancy a university education without forking out tens of thousands of pounds in tuition fees? It’s possible if you live in or near Brighton & Hove. By Besi • 2 min read
