Sponsored Content Hunter Schafer, trans star of hit show Euphoria, has shared that her newly issued US passport incorrectly identifies her as male Hunter Schafer, trans star of hit show Euphoria, has shared that her newly issued US passport incorrectly identifies her as male, even though she identified as female during the application process. In a TikTok video, the 26-year-old expressed her disbelief, saying, “I just didn’t think it was actua By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News The UK’s queer and trans-owned brewery Queer Brewing announces rebrand London-based LGBTQ+ brewery Queer Brewing has announced a rebrand ahead of the release of the first beers from their new brewery – the first time the company has brewed their beer in their own production unit, and on their own terms. The first three beers will be pouring at over 40 venues across the By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Business News London loses another LGBTQ+ venue London is to lose yet another LGBTQ+ venue after plans to turn the The Apple Tree, a “quirky, non-conformist” pub in the heart of Clerkenwell, into an eco-decking firm’s showroom were presented to the council. The Apple Tree, which failed to return after Covid, offered a safe haven to those living a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBT History Month Lives of a gay couple who lived in a Dorset village for nearly six decades turned into an exhibition The lives of a gay couple who lived in a Dorset village for nearly six decades have been turned into an exhibition in the county, which brings together a selection of photographs, letters and diary entries to provide an overview of their personal and professional lives. Despite homosexuality being i By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sponsored Content Trans activist likens treatment of trans people to gays during AIDS epidemic Support for trans people and trans issues remains strong despite fear mongering, trans activist Jenny Maguire has stated. Despite the Trump administration attacking trans people, banning them from the military and sports, and the UK banning puberty blockers for kids, Maguire said that while trans ri By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts “I always wanted to be that punk queer guy.” Brighton-based director and choreographer Andrea Walker speaks to Scene ahead of his show ‘Sad Book’ at Old Market, Hove When meeting someone new for an interview you always hope you will recognise them. No such problem with Brighton-based director and choreographer Andrea Walker. His shock of curly green hair and bare arms sporting some of his many tattoos tell you “here I am.“ He exudes a visceral sexuality that mat By Brian Butler • 4 min read
LGBT History Month Remembering Justin Fashanu: the world’s first openly gay footballer On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, former Norwich and Nottingham Forest striker Justin Fashanu was inducted into the National Football Museum‘s Hall of Fame. As part of the LGBT+ History Month celebrations, the event also coincided with what would have been his 59th birthday. Fashanu was Britain’s fir By Contributor • 4 min read
Pride Trans Pride Hastings 2025 to launch on Trans Day of Visibility Trans Pride Hastings 2025, which won Grassroots Pride of the Year at the Gaydio Pride Awards 2024, is to launch this year at the Observer Building on Trans Day of Visibility on Monday, March 31. Head to the bar area on the ground floor from 6pm to hear organisers share plans for this year’s events, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Zoë Saldaña, star of Emilia Pérez, dedicates BAFTA to her trans nephew Zoë Saldaña, star of Emilia Pérez, dedicated her Best Supporting Actress award, won at the 2025 BAFTA Awards, to her trans nephew. Saldaña, who won the award for her role in the Spanish-language musical, said in her heartfelt acceptance speech: “I’m dedicating all of these awards and the film Emilia By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride SUGABABES to headline Brighton & Hove Pride Sunday Having cemented their place as one of the most successful and critically acclaimed British girl bands of the 21st century, Sugababes will headline the Brighton & Hove Pride main stage on Preston Park on Sunday, August 3. Expect chart-topping, award-winning infectious hits of old and new, including a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Mariah Carey Pride Mariah Carey to headline Brighton & Hove Pride 2025 Brighton & Hove Pride has announced global superstar Mariah Carey will headline the main stage at this year’s fun-filled Pride on the Park two-day community fundraiser at Preston Park, on Saturday August 2. Originally announced to headline Brighton & Hove Pride in 2020, the event was unfortunately c By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Sponsored Content Football v Homophobia event, hosted by England’s first openly gay professional referee, brings together leading voices shaping LGBTQ+ inclusion in football and beyond On Monday, February 10, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall teamed up with the Amateur FA, London FA, London Assembly and Football v Homophobia to host a City Hall event marking Football v Homophobia Month of Action. The evening, hosted by England’s first openly gay professional referee Ryan Atkin, brou By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Olly Alexander visits Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon Award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander interrupted a busy schedule on Saturday, February 8 to visit Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon. Having launched his debut solo album Polari the day before, Olly met with a number of staff and service users at the Be By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Donations flood in to instal pro-LGBTQ+ billboard in Republican state, Montana Donations have flooded in to instal a pro-LGBTQ+ billboard in Billings, Montana to reach LGBTQ+ people with a message of acceptance. Emily and Matt Hankins posted a GoFundMe to install a billboard in the Republican state; they have now collected enough donations to match the amount and keep the bill By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content Stonewall, the LGBTQ+ rights charity, has criticised a new YouGov survey, which asked the general public their opinion on trans rights Stonewall, the LGBTQ+ rights charity, has criticised a new YouGov survey, which asked the general public their opinion on trans rights. The survey of 2,078 adults asked questions such as: ‘People should / should not be able to identify as being of a different gender to the one they had recorded at b By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Sponsored Content Two Canadian businesses targeted by anti-trans vandals Two businesses in Halifax, Canada have reported anti-trans messages targeting the trans community were written on their buildings, raising concerns about a possible rise in hate crimes linked to President Donald Trump’s attack on trans communities south of the border. Early in February, a vandal wro By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film BAFTA picks Ayse Toprak, director of ‘Mr Gay Syria’, for its two-year career development programme, Elevate BAFTA has unveiled the documentary and factual filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds participating in its two-year career development programme Elevate. The cohort includes Mr Gay Syria director Ayse Toprak whose 2017 documentary picked up awards at Sarajevo, Krakow and Seville festivals. Mr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Saudi Arabia “must provide assurances on LGBTQ+ rights for 2034 FIFA World Cup” Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has written to the Saudi Football Federation, urging them to meet with him and to guarantee the safety, dignity and rights of LGBTQ+ players, officials and fans attending the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Tatchell’s letter to Hammad Albalawi of the FIFA By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Ashley Dalton MP, a vocal supporter of trans rights, appointed as new health minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Ashley Dalton MP, a vocal supporter of trans rights, as new health minister following the sacking of Andrew Gwynne from the key role over alleged offensive posts in a WhatsApp group. During a discussion on Twitter in 2016 Ms Dalton – who was elected as MP for West Lanc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Recovering from disordered eating – Jake’s story of hope Jake Ferguson – a non-binary adult from Northern Ireland – has shared their story of recovery from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa through a powerful and emotional video in a bid to inspire others to seek help. In the UK, at least 1.25 million people are living with an eating disorder – at leas By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News The Vivienne to be honoured at inaugural Metro Pride Awards The Vivienne, who tragically passed away in January, is set to be honoured at the inaugural Metro Pride Awards, which will bring together the most influential and inspiring LGBTQ+ individuals and organisations to honour and celebrate the extraordinary talent, resilience and passion that defines LGBT By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Here You Come Again Goodspeed Musicals – The Terris Theatre Chester, CT 06412 (860)873-8664 LGBTQ+ News Dolly Parton musical plagued by homophobic abuse in the UK Stevie Webb, a lead actor performing in the Dolly Parton musical Here You Come Again, has revealed the show has been plagued by homophobic abuse. Packed with Parton’s songs, including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream and I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again tells the story of a diehard f By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV Sir Keir Starmer takes part in National HIV Testing Week, becoming the first serving Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a public HIV test In support of National HIV Testing Week, Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has undertaken a public rapid HIV home test, becoming the first serving British Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a public test on camera. Joined by Terrence Higgins Trust patron Beverley Knight, the Prime Minister took a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Interviews INTERVIEW: Jonathan Blake – from the bath houses of San Francisco to the coal mines of South Wales It’s a cliche that people go on a journey in their lifetime. But for Jonathan Blake, actor, gay activist, costumier, and the subject of a poetry collection, it’s got to be true. His journey has taken in the bath houses of San Francisco, TV and film studios, the coal mines of South Wales, and the […] By Brian Butler • 5 min read
