General News
BBC to quit Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme
A report has revealed that the BBC is likely to be withdrawing from the Diversity Champions programme, leaving LGBTQ+ staff “horrified”.
Arts
Bill Deamer
Brian Butler catches up with the Olivier Award-winning choreographer for theatre, film and television
Arts
FEATURE: Spotlight on Queer stories on BBC TV
Brian Butler cruises BBC iplayer and finds Queer stories galore
Community News
10 Questions to Peter Thatchell
A lifelong LGBTQ+ activist and human rights campaigner, whose methods of achieving tangible life-changing results have divided opinion over the years, Jason Reid put 10 questions to Peter Thatchell.
Arts
First Look: The Vivienne and Cheryl Hole kick-off the ‘I Like to Watch’ tour
The Vivienne and Cheryl Hole have kicked off Netflix’s live I Like to Watch tour in Margate, as inspired by the performer’s video series.
General News
Ofcom cuts ties with Stonewall
Ofcom has withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, arguing that it “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”.
Arts
Brighton Kween Anubis confirmed for Drag Race UK Season 3
19-year-old Brighton-based drag queen Anubis Finch has been announced as one of the contestants for the UK edition of Drag Race season 3.
Arts
REVIEW: Dad’s Army Radio Show – on stage
Brian Butler watches a stage adaptation of a radio broadcast of a tv series – got that?
Arts
REVIEW: Quentin Crisp- Naked Hope
Brian Butler hails Mark Farrelly’s portrayal of Quentin Crisp one of the Queerest icons of the last century.
General News
BBC Arabic accused of platforming anti-LGBTQ+ views
A new report has found BBC Arabic has been platforming homophobic views to its audience of 42 million.
Arts
Brighton Fringe & LGBTQ+ film screenings extended
Brian Butler finds more reasons to be cheerful as Fringe and film festival are extended
Arts
Billie Ray Martin: House Music, Frankie Knuckles and Electribe 101
Billie Ray Martin has one of the best voices in popular music. She describes herself as “a kid from Hamburg’s red-light district, who wanted to be a soul singer, but ended up playing repetitive machine music, while still trying to be a soul singer”.