Sponsored Content Shelter Hall to host Drag Musical Bingo Night in support of Pride Community Foundation Brighton, UK – Shelter Hall is set to turn up the volume on Pride Month celebrations with an unmissable night of drag, diva anthems and dazzling prizes, all for a good cause. By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Pride Four of the UK’s largest Pride events – Birmingham, Brighton, London and Manchester – announce they are suspending political party participation in Pride events Four of the UK’s largest Pride events – Birmingham, Brighton, London and Manchester – have announced they are “collectively suspending political party participation in our Pride events” in a joint statement, adding they “come together today in unequivocal solidarity with our trans community”. The st By Graham Robson • 2 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
Sponsored Content Brighton & Hove City Council flying trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls in honour of Trans Day of Visibility Brighton & Hove City Council is flying trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls in honour of Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) today, Monday, March 31. Trans Day of Visibility is marked annually to celebrate the bravery, resilience, joy and accomplishments of Trans, Nonbinary and Intersex (TNBI) f By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust auction to return on March 31 with a piece from Dame Tracey Emin Terrence Higgins Trust’s annual auction returns on March 31, bringing together artworks from some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists. Hosted at Christie’s London, with select pieces available for bids online, this landmark charity auction has raised over £5 million for the UK’s lead By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove Pride hires digital agency to boost UK and European audiences Brighton & Hove Pride, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ Pride festival, has appointed a new digital agency to handle its global activity. Spekk, which has offices in London and Barcelona, will now work closely with Pride to boost attendance at Pride in the Park through a more strategic approach to paid soci By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Terry Higgins Memorial Quilt to go on display in the UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum Marking what would have been Terry Higgins’ 80th birthday, Queer Britain will host the Terry Higgins Memorial Quilt. The quilt was produced by Terrence Higgins Trust and the Quilters’ Guild and will be on display in London at the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum from June 11 -15. Since opening its By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Eastbourne Pride to return this year on Saturday, July 19 Eastbourne Pride, which is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Eastbourne, is to return this year on Saturday, July 19. Organisers say: “Our mission is to celebrate diversity, embrace individuality, and create an engaging space where By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content Texas bill, filed by Republicans, could charge trans people with ‘gender identity fraud’ A Texas state bill, filed by Republican Tom Oliverson, could charge trans people with “gender identity fraud”, making it illegal to identify as trans on official documents and potentially leading up to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. The bill would make it a state jail felony if a per By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stafford Pride criticises “homophobic” church after it is granted permission to move into former Stafford cinema A church has been criticised for its “disturbingly homophobic” beliefs by organisers of Stafford Pride after it was given permission to move into a former cinema in the town. Led by pastor Enoch Adeboye, who has previously called homosexuality evil and said gay marriage could bring about the end of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Drag queen Orla Nothin’ to run five marathons in five countries for charity Drag queen Orla Nothin’ has announced she is running five marathons across five countries – France, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales – over the next twelve months to raise funds for multiple charities, including HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust. Orla said: “I’m so excited for this challenge, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content New Yorkers demand action for LGBTQ+ rights after trans man was tortured to death New Yorkers came together on Saturday, March 8 to call for the preservation of equal rights among the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities after the brutal killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man. The March for Justice for Sam began in Washington Park late morning before proceeding to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Dahlia Black and Crystal lead the pride parade along the esplanade in oban where rain did not dampen the spirits of around 250 hardy souls who braved the rain oban gave them a warm welcome picture kevin mcglynn LGBTQ+ News Oban – a tiny town in Scotland about two hours’ drive from Glasgow – has been named the UK’s new must-visit gay and lesbian destination Oban – a tiny town in Scotland about two hours’ drive from Glasgow – has been named the UK’s new must-visit gay and lesbian destination. The town, which has 8,500 residents, hosts Oban Lesbian Weekend – one of the country’s largest lesbian events – and Oban Pride, which promotes equality and diversi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sir Ian McKellen believes gay actors are still being advised to keep their sexualities hidden to avoid damaging career prospects Sir Ian McKellen, who publicly came out at the age of 48 back in 1988, believes gay actors are still being advised to keep their sexualities hidden to avoid damaging their career prospects. The British actor, 85, advised young gay actors in Hollywood to come out, stating that it is “silly” to remain By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Dog walkers, calling for an end to cruising on Hampstead Heath, clash with gay activists who claim the site is part of their cultural heritage Campaigners lobbying for an end to cruising on Hampstead Heath have clashed with gay activists who claim the site is part of their cultural heritage. The West Heath area of the park has been a well-known cruising spot, where gay men meet for anonymous sex, since the 19th century when homosexuality w By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Legends Brighton to celebrate 50 years of Dave Lynn! The incomparable Dame Dave Lynn has spent over half a century as one of the UK’s leading drag acts, starring on both stage and screen. On Sunday, March 23, Legends Brighton will celebrate Dave’s very own Golden Jubilee with music and laughter from all five decades of his career so far, bringing toge By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Crawley LGBT secures three years of dedicated funding from the National Lottery Crawley LGBT Community Interest Company (CIC) has secured three years of dedicated funding from the National Lottery to elevate, support and celebrate Crawley’s LGBTQ+ community through project-based initiatives, outreach commitments and events. Thanks to the National Lottery players, a community fu By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Loughborough Pride to return Saturday, August 16 with ‘Icons’ theme to honour LGBTQ+ individuals and allies who have shaped culture, visibility, and acceptance Following the huge success of its first-ever Pride event in 2024, which attracted nearly 2,000 visitors and received widespread media coverage, Loughborough Pride 2025 promises to build on that momentum with a larger, even more inclusive celebration. This year’s theme, ‘Icons,’ will honour LGBTQ+ in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Team Beacon Community News RECORD BREAKERS: Team Beacon sets fundraising and runner records at Brighton Half Marathon 2025 Having recently highlighted a new, expanded lineup of celebrities joining Team Beacon, the group of runners specifically running in aid of the Sussex Beacon at the Brighton Half Marathon, the Beacon has announced two new records in 2025. Team Beacon, previously comprising around 250 runners, this ye By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, booted from San Francisco Pride Organisers of San Francisco Pride have announced they’ve booted social media giant Meta from this year’s Pride, which has the theme Queer Joy is Resistance – seen as a direct response to the anti-LGBTQ+ policies of President Donald Trump. This will be the city’s 55th Pride celebration, aiming to hig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content The Vivienne’s “extraordinary life” to be celebrated in new documentary A documentary celebrating the life and career of beloved RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star The Vivienne, who tragically died in January 2025 aged just 32, has been announced. Produced by World of Wonder, Dear Viv will trace the late star’s journey from their childhood in North Wales to success and internat By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content Trump calls out Joe Biden administration for spending millions of dollars on making “mice transgender” Donald Trump delivered a bizarre speech on Tuesday, March 4, calling out the previous Joe Biden administration for spending $8million on making “mice transgender” when he actually meant “transgenic mice”. Highlighting expenses identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Trump said: By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News National Student Pride celebrates 20th Anniversary by looking at the ‘Future of Pride’ with Natasha Devon MBE, Juno Dawson, Misia Butler and Milena Sanchez National Student Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary by looking to the future in their mainstage panel, Queer Question Time: The Future of Pride, which was hosted by Natasha Devon MBE (activist, author and speaker) and included Misia Butler (actor), Juno Dawson (author and activist), Benjy Kusi (a By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ-friendly brewery in Ohio closes its doors after a “year of slander and harassment” by conservative group An LGBTQ-friendly brewery in the Republican state of Ohio has permanently closed its doors after a “year of slander and harassment” on social media by a local conservative group. Walking Distance Brewing Co in Marysville welcomed patrons for the last time at the end of February 28, more than three y By Graham Robson • 1 min read
