Pride Grey Pride: Budapest turns grey as drably dressed protesters mock Hungary’s Pride ban law Thousands of Hungarian protesters wearing drab clothes and brandishing satirical placards turned the streets of Budapest into a sea of grey on Saturday, April 12 poking fun at Prime Minister Viktor Orban‘s recent clampdown on LGBTQ+ rights and diversity. “Sameness is trendy” and “Censorship” read so By Graham Robson • 2 min read
How to make your workplace more inclusive for people who are transgender. LGBTQ+ News New report finds many LGBTQ+ people in the UK still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work Pride in Leadership has called for stronger rights to protect LGBTQ+ professionals in the UK after their new report found that many still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work, with some changing their appearance, voice or behaviour to avoid discrimination or to be taken seriously. The n By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Hereford Pride announces “with great sadness” the cancellation of this year’s annual Pride event Hereford Pride has announced “with great sadness” the cancellation of this year’s annual Pride event. Organisers of Hereford Pride shared the news on Tuesday, April 8, saying it “hasn’t been an easy decision for anyone currently involved in the organisation.” A spokesperson for the group said: “The By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride United in Pride launches, bridging the two weeks between Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton & Hove Pride A new festival, United in Pride, has launched, bridging the two weeks between Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton & Hove Pride and bringing together the diverse voices, talents, and spirit of Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities. Spearheaded by Brighton & Hove Pride, Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Baga Chipz to headline High Wycombe Pride RuPaul’s Drag Race UK queen Baga Chipz is to headline High Wycombe Pride, which will take place on Saturday, August 23. Baga Chipz competed in the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and has since appeared on Celebrity X Factor, Celebrity Master Chef, Ackley Bridge and played Margaret Thatcher in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Manchester and the West of Ireland compete to host EuroPride 2028 Manchester Pride, which hosted EuroPride in 2003, will compete with a joint ‘West of Ireland’ bid from Limerick Pride, QuareClare and the Outing Festival. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Plymouth Pride cancelled due to “lack of funding and volunteer support” Plymouth Pride 2025, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 12, has been cancelled due to a “lack of national and local funding and a decline in volunteer support”, making it impossible to deliver the event this year. Plymouth Pride is run entirely by a small group of volunteer director By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove City Council announces “major changes” for this year’s Brighton & Hove Pride “Major changes” are underway for this year’s Brighton & Hove Pride following what Brighton & Hove City Council calls “input from local people to help shape the city’s biggest and most colourful annual event”. The most significant change this year is that St James Street and surrounding roads will re By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to perform at Chichester Pride in May Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) is to perform at Chichester Pride on Saturday, May 25. Known for their powerful performances and unwavering commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy, BGMC will be bringing their unique sound and uplifting message of inclusion, equality, and diversity to the stage at this year’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Poole Pride to return for 2025! Poole Pride is set to return for 2025! With its home at Lighthouse – Poole’s centre for the arts – the day-long free festival on Saturday, 7 June plans to include cabaret, comedy and music performances as well as workshops, talks and craft. “It’s a day for all communities to be proud of, a celebrati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Local Labour MPs banned from attending this year’s Trans Pride Brighton Trans Pride Brighton has announced on social media it has banned local Labour MPs from this year’s event due to the “damage they are doing to the trans and nonbinary community”. Writing on social media, Trans Pride Brighton organisers said: “We at Trans Pride Brighton have watched in horror over the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Thousands protest in Budapest against law banning Pride march and the use of facial recognition software to identify attendees An estimated 2,000 people protested in Budapest on Tuesday, March 25 against a new law that aims to ban the annual LGBTQ+ Pride march and allows the use of facial recognition software to identify attendees. Hungary’s parliament passed a law proposed by ruling party lawmakers on Tuesday, March 18 to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
