Brighton Fringe Ironworks Studios announces its “most ambitious programme yet” for 2025 Brighton Fringe Festival Ironworks Studios, Brighton’s hub for live entertainment, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge performance, has announced its “most ambitious programme yet” for the 2025 Brighton Fringe Festival. Bringing together bold new voices, boundary-pushing artistry, and an inclusive spirit, Ironworks Stud By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Shopping Spring Has Sprung: time to refresh your pleasure arsenal Spring is here. The days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer, and the world is waking up again. It’s the season of fresh starts, and while you might be thinking about spring cleaning your closet or hitting the gym, there’s another area that deserves a refresh — your sex life. Specifically, it’s By Contributor • 4 min read
Business News This Is It!, the oldest gay bar in Wisconsin, which was co-owned by RuPaul’s Drag Race star Trixie Mattel, closed its doors for good on March 9 This Is It!, the oldest gay bar in Wisconsin, which was co-owned by RuPaul’s Drag Race star Trixie Mattel closed its doors for good on March 9. Founded by June Brehm, who died in 2010, and her son, Joseph Brehm, This Is It! opened in 1968 before being taken over by drag superstar and Wisconsin […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus becomes new charity partner for Komedia’s ‘Down the Hatch’ comedy night Komedia has teamed up with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, the biggest gay men’s chorus in UK outside of London, to raise funds and awareness at Komedia’s monthly night of queer and alternative comedy Down the Hatch. The venue will be collecting donations at checkout on their website which will be donate By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News GLAAD launches Weather Watch with RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Salina EsTitties, your new favourite queer ‘meteorologist’ American LGBTQ+ charity GLAAD has launched the GLAAD Weather Watch, a new initiative with RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Salina EsTitties as an LGBTQ-policy focused ‘meteorologist’. GLAAD, with Salina at the wheel as everyone’s new favourite weather girl, will educate LGBTQ+ people and allies about pro- an By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBT History Month ‘The Identity Project – Paris Edition’ comes to the UK for the first time for LGBT+ History Month The Identity Project – Paris Edition, a striking photographic exhibition celebrating LGBTQ+ identities, is on display in the UK for the first time this February at Hove Hands and online at Proud Studios. The exhibition, created by Proud Studios CIC and award-winning photographer Chris Jepson, offers By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall Housing hosting archive display, celebrating its legacy and ongoing mission to ensure no LGBTQ+ person faces homelessness or housing insecurity alone Stonewall Housing has supported LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness for over 40 years. To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, it’s hosting a free archive display at VFD’s Outsiders Gallery in Dalston, London this Saturday (February 1), celebrating its legacy and ongoing mission to ensure no LGBTQ+ person faces By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Reykjavik ranked top queer-friendly capital in the world Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, has emerged victorious in a recent global study that ranked the top queer-friendly capital cities in the world. A study by Emisil, a company that supports the Female to Male (FTM) community, showed that Reykjavik outshines other capitals, exhibiting how progressive By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Omar Apollo hits back at homophobes after he shares cheeky screenshot from new film, ‘Queer’ Singer and actor Omar Apollo has slammed “homophobes” who unfollowed him after he posted a cheeky screengrab from new film QUEER. “Unfollow me if ur a homophobe,” he said on Instagram. “You’re not my target audience. I will never make myself palatable, stupid.” Apollo posted the photo in celebration By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News HAVE YOUR SAY: Help protect Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ venues Brighton & Hove‘s vibrant LGBTQ+ venues are more than just pubs and clubs – they’re essential cultural spaces that provide safe havens, foster community connections, and preserve our city’s proud queer heritage. The current licensing policy consultation presents a crucial opportunity for our LGBTQ+ By Contributor • 1 min read
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 14: Cynthia Erivo attends the NYC premiere of “Wicked” at Museum of Modern Art on November 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) LGBTQ+ News Cynthia Erivo opens up about her journey of coming out as queer Cynthia Erivo has opened up about her journey of coming out as queer and the challenges she faced while embracing her identity. Speaking on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, the 37-year-old star of Wicked reflected on her fears and how getting past them has empowered her to live authentically. “I f By Graham Robson • 1 min read
