Business News Ask For Clive announces the return of Pub Pride in May The scale of Pub Pride 2022 is set to be even larger, with 2021’s inaugural venues returning, many new sign ups, major partners and iconic venues getting onboard. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Cabaret at Affinity Bar Brighton raises £1,200+ for Ukraine Cabaret stars and the community came together at Affinity Bar in Brighton last night to raise funds and collect essential items for the people of Ukraine. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Call for businesses to share experiences of supporting LGBTQ+ staff Iain Anderson, the UK Government’s LGBT Business Champion, is calling on global and UK employers to share their stories of making workplaces welcoming for LGBTQ+ staff By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Drag and cabaret royalty take over Ironworks Studios with Vada Cabaret Features performances from Miss Jason – UK drag queen and everyone’s favourite pantomime dame; Kara Van Park – all round entertainer who’s all about the bass; Ophelia Payne – big hair, big personality; and host, vocal powerhouse Billie Gold. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South The Ledward Centre is ready to welcome new volunteers The Ledward Centre is well on the way to completing the first phase of the fit out, the Cafe-lounge which will be open for drop ins and meet-ups during the day, and for events (Supper Clubs, Quizzes, talks, films, cabaret) in the evenings. While the build proceeds, The Ledward Centre is open Fri-Sun By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Arts Marlborough Productions to present Live Art Social on Friday, April 1 Marlborough Productions is to return with its first live performance event since 2020 at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts on Friday, April 1 from 8pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts NETTA to headline InterPride’s ‘Silence to Solidarity’ Global Concert on Saturday, March 19 The concert is to support the needs of global LGBTQ+ communities and queer activists in Ukraine By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Peter Storrow, former publisher of Gscene, has died Details of his funeral are not yet available, but we are putting a tribute article together and would love to have contributions from his many colleagues and friends in Brighton, Spain, Thailand and beyond By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Arts In the Key of Q, the UK podcast series featuring music and conversation with queer musicians from around the world, returns for a second series over the next 13 weeks This week, presenter Dan Hall’s guest is DJ, music artist, producer, rapper, and dancer QBoy who has five independent releases under his belt, and has helped lead the way for diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQ community and hip-hop. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Paul Taylor-Burr in his rainbow cowboy hat Health Man behind Crawley Pride dusts off his rainbow cowboy hat for Brain Tumour Research Paul will be taking part in the Brain Tumour Research charity’s Wear a Hat Day, an annual fundraiser and awareness day which takes place towards the end of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, on March 25. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Trans Voices, the UK’s first professional trans+ choir, launches with documentary Trans Voices aims to explore and widen the possibilities and routes for vocalists outside of the gender binary By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove Pride announces spring collection of shows for Pride at the Ironworks with discounted early bird tickets for most shows The Bitten Peach, The Cocoa Butter Club, Lorraine Bowen, Alfie Ordinary, Paul Diello and many more will perform as part of the year-round cultural LGBTQ+ festival at Ironworks Studios in Brighton By Graham Robson • 5 min read
