Health National HIV Testing Week returns for 2022 The campaign runs from Monday, February 7 to encourage everyone to get tested and give HIV the finger By Graham Robson • 2 min read
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
