Arts Libraries Literature ‘Live in the Park’ Brighton & Hove Libraries in partnership with East Sussex Library and Information Service are hosting an afternoon of entertainment with writers and performers talking about and reading from their own work at Brighton Pride on Saturday, August 2. The line-up includes: Writer and comedienne Claire Su By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Whats Trans*Pride means to me Sabah Choudrey explains what Trans*Pride means to him. “Once upon a time, long before Trans* Pride existed, I didn’t feel proud. I didn’t feel proud to be in the LGBT community. I didn’t feel proud to be trans*, nor did I feel proud to be a person of colour. I was disappointed; it felt like we had a By Besi • 1 min read
Conchita Wurst on stage in Trafalgar Square Community News Crowds flock to Pride in London Eurovision Song Contest winner, Conchita Wurst crowns biggest ever national Pride in London. Despite terrential rain, a record-breaking 30,000 people braved miserable weather conditions on Saturday (July 29) to take part in the biggest Pride parade London has seen in years, Kylie Minogue, Prime Mini By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Mayor thanks Pride organisers The Mayor and Mayoress of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Brian and Mrs Nora Fitch hosted a reception at the Mayor’s parlour this evening to show their support for Brighton Pride. The purpose of the event was to thank this years Pride organisers and show they had the full support of the City Council and Susse By Besi • 1 min read
Community News ‘Pride Makers’ get ready for Pride With just one month to go to Brighton Pride a group of Pride Makers prepare fundraising buckets ready to shake on the Brighton Pride Community Parade. Twelve Pride Makers spent Saturday afternoon in the new offices of the LGBT Community Groups Network in Prestamex House on Preston Road, putting new By Besi • 1 min read
Cabaret Getting glammed up for the history of drag Drag acts from the past and present will be donning their highest heels and most glamorous gowns for a special fundraising event being held next month. On Sunday July 13, Boulevard cabaret club, Churchill Street, Newcastle, will be taking visitors on a journey through the history of drag for a speci By Besi • 2 min read
George Monague, The Oldest Gay in the Village Arts Oldest Gay in the Village on London Community Parade In his last month as an Ambassador for Pride in Brighton and Hove, George Montague appears on the London Pride community parade to raise money for Rainbow Fund. 91 year old George, a Brighton resident and a current Ambassador for Brighton Pride took to the streets of London today on his mobility sco By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Woofty woofty! Pride Dog Show returns on July 20. Its time to fetch those pooches and paw your way to one of Brighton Pride’s most popular and accessible events. The 2014 Pride Dog Show will once again this year take place at Hove, Rugby Football Club in association with Coastway Veterinary Group and the Dogs Trust. Take along your four-legged best By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Sensational cabaret line-up announced for Legends Pride cabaret tent The Legend’s Cabaret Tent hosted by Lola Lasagne, have announced the line-up for Pride 2014. It’s the best line-up for years, with internationally acclaimed performers and drag artistes from across the UK and beyond set to give Brighton a day of incredible cabaret. This years line-up includes Sally By Besi • 2 min read
Proud2Be marching at London Pride 2012 In The South Proud2Be project release video to celebrate third birthday To mark its third birthday the Proud2Be Project have released a video featuring project founders Mat and Jon Price reflecting on their journey with Proud2Be over the last three years. South Devon based, Proud2Be exists to empower all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning & intersex (LGBTQI) peo By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News La Voix headlines Legend’s cabaret tent La Voix joins Legends Cabaret Tent for a spectacular finale on August 2. Britains Got Talent semi finalist La Voix will be this years Legend’s Cabaret Tent finale queen with her sexy dancing hunks the Va Va Voom boys. La Voix is an internationally acclaimed drag diva whose spine tingling vocals are By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall celebrate at London Pride Sir Ian McKellen joins Stonewall supporters to celebrate London Pride this afternoon. Hundreds of Stonewall supporters joined thousands of people on the streets of London today, celebrating London Community Pride. More than 400 supporters took part in the parade carrying placards in five languages t By Besi • 1 min read
