Arts Birmingham shortlisted to host Eurovision 2023 The BBC has now confirmed the outcome of the first stage of the Host City bidding process for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in the UK in 2023. Birmingham, alongside six other cities By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Interview with Oksana Dobroskok, coordinator of LGBTQ+ shelters in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Chernivtsi Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, most non-governmental organisations have reformatted their activities. The Alliance.Global NGO was not left out of the new challenges, and as of today the organisation has three shelters for LGBTQ+ people and their family members who we By Graham Robson • 9 min read
Treasure Island Media Fundraising News Treasure Island Media launches charity merchandise to benefit gay Ukrainian soldiers Designed in battle, the clothing bears a secret symbol used by gay Ukrainian troops to identify each other on the front line By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread Gay soldier in Ukraine: “If I am captured, they will torture me” Less than a month ago, Viktor Pylypenko lived a peaceful life raising awareness of gay rights issues in Ukraine. Now he’s on the front line of a war, dodging Russian forces who may be out to capture and kill him. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Todrick Hall unveils empowering ‘Queen’ music video Powerhouse entertainer Todrick Hall has unveiled the blockbuster visuals for Queen – an empowering anthem about self-acceptance and unapologetically celebrating your individuality By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Cabaret at Affinity Bar Brighton raises £1,200+ for Ukraine Cabaret stars and the community came together at Affinity Bar in Brighton last night to raise funds and collect essential items for the people of Ukraine. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts NETTA to headline InterPride’s ‘Silence to Solidarity’ Global Concert on Saturday, March 19 The concert is to support the needs of global LGBTQ+ communities and queer activists in Ukraine By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News InterPride’s Silence to Solidarity Global Concert to support needs of global LGBTQ+ community and queer activists in Ukraine To support the needs of global LGBTQ+ communities and queer activists in Ukraine, InterPride will be hosting the Silence to Solidarity Global Virtual Concert on Saturday, March 19 from 7pm By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council group leaders release joint statement following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “As a City of Sanctuary we stand ready to offer our support.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
