News Protest to seek justice for late drag queen Heklina to take place in London on March 31 LGBTQ+ communities, allies and drag artists are to come together in London on Monday, March 31 for a protest march to “demand justice for Heklina and every person impacted unfairly by London’s Metropolitan Police as a result of the force’s homophobia”. In February 2025, Met Police issued an apology By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Jake Shears sits down with the iconic Holly Johnson, front man of Frankie Goes To Hollywood, for a festive edition of Queer the Music Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears sat down with the iconic Holly Johnson, front man of Frankie Goes To Hollywood, for a festive edition of Queer the Music to discuss the 1984 UK number one single and enduring Christmas song, The Power of Love, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this Christmas. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Jake Shears on the return of Scissor Sisters, mental health and coming out Bimini has launched the latest episode of their podcast, with Jake Shears talking about the return of Scissor Sisters, mental health and coming out. A bold and fearless voice in music, Jake Shears has pushed boundaries and broken records. Both as the frontman of Scissor Sisters and with his solo rec By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music FILTHY/GORGEOUS: ‘Take your mama out’ next spring for the return of queer band, Scissor Sisters Queer band Scissor Sisters are reuniting after more than a decade of not touring together for an arena tour of the UK and Ireland. The flamboyant US pop rock group, known for the songs Filthy/Gorgeous, I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ and Take Your Mama, have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2012 after t By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts MUSIC REVIEW: Jake Shears @Heaven There are gigs where you can feel a collective audience groan as the artist you’ve adored for years introduces another new song from their forthcoming solo album. Jake Shears was asking for a whole lotta patience from the crowd at Tuesday night’s London gig who had yet to hear a good 80% of his set By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 2 min read
