Arts LGBTQ+/Pride anthem relaunched to support Terrence Higgins Trust To mark the 40th anniversary of HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, Richard ‘Ricky’ Palmer’s LGBTQ+/Pride anthem is being relaunched in July 2022. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News The young voices making waves in local government A year after Brighton & Hove City Council became the first in the country to sign up to the national Power of Youth Charter, local youth groups say they have made significant progress in influencing change. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News MindOut’s founder Helen Jones to receive MBE in New Year’s Honours Helen is being honoured for her contribution to LGBTQ+ mental health over the 22 years since she started the mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Global superstar Christina Aguilera confirmed to headline Brighton & Hove Pride on Saturday, August 6 Legendary pop icon Christina Aguilera has been announced as the headline act for the 30th anniversary Brighton & Hove Pride celebrations on Saturday, August 6 for We Are Fabuloso, Pride’s official fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Brighton’s Holocaust Education Project releases the film One Day telling the stories of survivors and commemorating all the victims of the Holocaust and other genocides Presented by Yael Breuer and directed by Bill Smith of Brighton’s Latest TV at Latest MusicBar By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Paloma Faith to headline Sunday’s Brighton & Hove Pride 2022 – ‘We Are Fabuloso’ Brighton & Hove Pride has announced double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith is confirmed as headliner on Sunday, August 7, 2022 for We Are Fabuloso, Pride’s official fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Rainbow Fund acquires the lease for the Ledward Centre on behalf of the LGBTQ+ communities in Brighton, Hove and beyond The Brighton Rainbow Fund has facilitated the acquisition of the 10-year renewable lease, and the creation of the Ledward Centre, which is centrally situated in Jubilee Street, adjacent to Jubilee Library and Jubilee Square. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gorgon City to headline Brighton & Hove Pride Dance Big Top in 2022 Ushering in a new era, Brighton & Hove Pride has announced hit-making house duo Gorgon City will be headlining the legendary 6,000 capacity Pride Dance Big Top this summer By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts GET INVOLVED: Covert Literary Magazine seeks contributors for issue 2 – ‘Shout: the Voices of Protest’ In spring 2022, Covert Literary Magazine will launch its second edition with the theme, Shout: the Voices of Protest, and is now open for submissions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News QueerAF launches to support, mentor and create a new generation of queer media professionals. “We’re doing all of this because we believe the UK media industry thrives when it’s bursting with queer talent.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Scottish Trans joins legal challenge to protect trans people’s equal participation in the next Scottish Census Scottish Trans, part of LGBTQ+ human rights charity Equality Network, has been given permission to intervene in a legal case – to be heard by the Court of Session on February 2, 2022 – which is seeking to overturn guidance planned for the next Scottish Census in March By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News End Conversion Therapy Scotland welcomes Holyrood Committee report into a ban on Conversion Therapy Practices Scotland’s major LGBTQ+ groups and the End Conversion Therapy campaign have welcomed a report from the Scottish Parliament’s equalities committee which recommends new legislation to ban conversion practices in Scotland By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Brighton & Hove Pride to return for 30th Anniversary Celebrations in August 2022 Brighton & Hove Pride is extremely excited to announce that plans are now well underway to bring back the full Brighton & Hove Pride in 2022 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News SAVE THE DATE: Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar on Sunday, February 13 Stricly for 18+, pick up new and used items with a fetish/kinky twist, sold to raise vital funds for the Brighton-based charity which specialises in offering care and support for people living with HIV in Sussex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Boris Johnson urged to apologise to LGBTQ+ troops kicked out over sexuality Former veterans minister Johnny Mercer urges Boris Johnson to apologise to LGBTQ+ troops kicked out over sexuality By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer Britain secures first home! Queer Britain has secured its first physical home in Granary Square, King’s Cross, London, occupying part of a historic building owned by the charity, Art Fund. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News COMEDY: ‘Banter with the Beacon’ on Friday, March 25 After three sell out shows, the Sussex Beacon’s fundraising comedy night returns in 2022 bigger and better with Banter with the Beacon at the Grand Brighton on Friday, March 25 at 6.30pm By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News CEO of Allsorts Youth Project to take part in TEDxBrighton event – ‘This Could Be Our Future’ Join Katie Vincent, CEO of Allsorts Youth Project, and more inspiring minds for a TEDxBrighton talk, This Could Be Our Future, at Brighton Dome on April 22 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Black Sheep by Livia Kojo Alour Shipbuilding is a festival by Certain Blacks, named after Elvis Costello’s symbolic anti-war song. By Alex Klineberg • 2 min read
Community News SAVE THE DATE: Trans Pride Brighton is back! Organisers of Trans Pride Brighton have announced the annual event is to return this year with an in person march and park event over the weekend of July 16, 2022 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Alan Carr splits from husband Paul Drayton after 13 years Alan Carr, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK judge and comedian, has confirmed his split from husband Paul Drayton after 13 years as a couple. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Bookshop.org reveals its New Futures shortlist with LGBTQ+ candidates The programme aims to select, reach and foster entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities across the UK to open a new independent bookshop. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts CLASSICAL NOTES: Nick Boston tunes into the best classical music Classical music reviews and previews from our columnist, Nick Boston By Nick Boston • 5 min read
Arts Back to the the ’90s: capturing the north’s long-lost gay scene Alex Klineberg gets up, close and personal with Stuart Linden Rhodes, accidental chronicler of northern England’s gay nightlife in the 1990s By Alex Klineberg • 4 min read
