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Outernet London hosts ‘Trans Is Human’ exhibition for Trans Awareness Week

Outernet London is marking Trans Awareness Week with a new exhibition titled Trans Is Human, opening today (17 November). The free-to-visit installation will take over the venue’s vast floor-to-ceiling screens near Tottenham Court Road, showcasing striking black-and-white portraits of thirteen transgender people from across the UK. Created by acclaimed

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Brighton & Hove opens £750k neighbourhood fund — LGBTQ+ communities invited to submit ideas

Brighton & Hove is inviting residents to suggest how nearly £750k should be spent on neighbourhood improvements. LGBTQ+ people are encouraged to submit ideas — from safety upgrades to inclusive public spaces — by 14 December via the council’s consultation platform.

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The boys at Read Between The Wines to raise funds for Manup at live show in February 2026

The boys at Read Between The Wines, the most "pissed up pod around", will be raising funds for men's mental health charity Manup at The Tramshed Theatre, London SE18 6ES on 21 February 2026. Danny & Ronnie return for another live and outrageous show with plenty

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Moscow court convicts man accused of organising LGBTQ+ tours - a year after his death in custody

A Moscow court has posthumously found a travel agency owner guilty of organising “extremist activities” linked to Russia’s ban on the so-called “international LGBT movement”, nearly a year after he was found dead in police custody. The Golovinsky District Court ruled on Friday that Andrei Kotov, 48, who ran

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LGBTQ+ News

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LGBTQ+ community and allies to protest outside Hungarian Embassy in London after Budapest Pride ban

The LGBTQ+ community and allies are to rally in protest outside the Hungarian Embassy in London on Saturday, 21 June after Viktor Orbán’s populist government banned Budapest Pride. All welcome; placards, Pride flags and voices encouraged!

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Jamie Lee Curtis among celebs to denounce proposal to eliminate funding for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline

Jamie Lee Curtis, a proud mum to a trans daughter, has joined more than 100 Hollywood stars, who have signed an open letter denouncing Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal funding for a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ young people.

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBT Foundation launches "powerful" campaign - 'This is What a Woman Looks Like'

The campaign celebrates the beauty and complexity of what it means to be and look like a woman in 2025.

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Peter Tatchell “forcibly ejected” from Birmingham Pride after calling for West Midlands Police to apologise for past homophobia

Peter Tatchell has reported he was “forcibly ejected” from Birmingham Pride and “threatened with arrest” after calling for West Midlands Police to apologise for past homophobia. The LGBTQ+ rights campaigner said: “My crime? carrying a placard and using a loudhailer to criticise past West Midlands po

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National News

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Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights

The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory.

By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read

Brighton Unites: Huge turnout for emergency protest against Supreme Court decision

Brighton Unites: Massive Turnout for Emergency Protest Against Supreme Court Decision

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LGBTQ+ equality charity disappointed in Scottish Government’s “lack of commitment” to introduce Conversion Practices Bill

Equality Network, a national LGBTQ+ equality and human rights charity, has expressed its disappointed after the Scottish Government gave no firm commitment to a timeline for legislating on Conversion Practices in Scotland in the Programme for Government announced on Wednesday, September 4. The chari

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Girls Aloud and Mika headline Brighton & Hove Pride FABULOSO Fundraiser Event, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August

Billy Porter, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, S Club and Gabrielle also join this year’s star studded line-up Mika will headline the main stage at this year’s FABULOSO two-day community fundraiser event at Preston Park, Saturday 3 rd and Sunday 4 th August. Joining the line up is multi-award winning actor

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In The South

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Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19

At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev

By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read

THE WHITE HORSES: A hidden gem nestled on the south coast in Rottingdean

The White Horses, Rottingdean, a hotel, bar and restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bright lights and night life of Brighton, but far enough to feel yourself truly relax and unwind. Rottingdean is a charming, picturesque village nestled on the south coast and The White Horses is the new jewe

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Dive into the Depths of Emotion: A new exhibition by Brighton Artists By The Sea

Check out the mesmerizing abstract seascapes of Shanni Collins. Collins, a celebrated lesbian painter, who infuses her pieces with profound emotional resonance, capturing the ethereal beauty and tumultuous spirit of the sea

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Standing Strong: A Lesbian Survivor’s Plea for Inclusive Domestic Abuse Support

“From the moment I walked through the doors of the LGBTQ+ support group, I felt a sense of belonging and acceptance,” Sarah shares. “For the first time, I was able to speak openly about my experiences as a lesbian survivor, knowing that I was surrounded by people who understood and supported me.”

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Review: The Little I Knew by Chiara Valerio, translated by Ailsa Wood

A meditation on small-town life, female relationships, and the secrets that pulse beneath seemingly placid surfaces. This novel unwinds with careful intensity, its narrative architecture mirroring the slow, sun-drenched rhythms of southern Italian coastal existence.

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Fringe! -queer film and arts fest celebrates 15

Fringe! -queer film and arts fest celebrates 15 years - offering a loud story of joy, solidarity and radical imagination. Here are just a few items that caught my eye.

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R-Bar, Brighton’s iconic seafront LGBTQ+ venue, announces 20th Birthday Celebration

For two decades, R-Bar has proudly served as a safe and vibrant space for the queer community and its allies.

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBTQ+ community and allies to protest outside Hungarian Embassy in London after Budapest Pride ban

The LGBTQ+ community and allies are to rally in protest outside the Hungarian Embassy in London on Saturday, 21 June after Viktor Orbán’s populist government banned Budapest Pride. All welcome; placards, Pride flags and voices encouraged!

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Arts

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Summer Hours by Alessandra Thom

Thom writes with precision and tenderness in equal measure—a formidable combination. One leaves Summer Hours slightly dazed, as if emerging from someone else's fever dream into the cold Scottish morning.

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La Fonte Musica Brings Monteverdi's Passion to Brighton

BREMF has once again delivered a stellar season of musical events, staying true to its mission of unearthing forgotten treasures, championing emerging talent, and bringing world-class early music performers to Brighton.

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Out of the Deep: A Decadent Redemption

This was a journey into the darkest of the night, lit by brilliant wit, fuelled by a perfect bonding of voice and instruments to illuminate this crepuscular programme with a refulgent burning urgency. Vache Baroque offered redemptive bliss, and we left all the better for it.

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The Sexual Evolution: How 500 million years of sex, gender and mating shape modern relationships by Nathan H. Lents ★★★★★

This injects a timely splash of colour into a field increasingly given to dreary black-and-white thinking. Essential reading that proves Nature has always been the ultimate advocate for diversity, and has been having a perfectly marvellous time at it.

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General News

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THE WHITE HORSES: A hidden gem nestled on the south coast in Rottingdean

The White Horses, Rottingdean, a hotel, bar and restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bright lights and night life of Brighton, but far enough to feel yourself truly relax and unwind. Rottingdean is a charming, picturesque village nestled on the south coast and The White Horses is the new jewe

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Gay Seagull Pair Line Nest with Sequins in Fabulous Brighton Discovery

Gay Seagull Pair Line Nest with Sequins in Fabulous Brighton Discovery BRIGHTON, UK – In a delightfully camp twist of nature, researchers at the University of Sussex have documented the first known case of a same-sex seagull couple going to dazzling lengths to feather their love nest. The two male g

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King Alfred swimming pool, home of LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday, receives £205,000 from Sport England

The King Alfred swimming pool in Hove, which is home to LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday from 5 – 6pm, has received £205,000 of funding from Sport England. The money, from Phase 2 of the Swimming Pool Support Fund, will go towards replacing two of the 40-year-old boile

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Addressing the Gap: The Urgent Need for Local LGBTQ Domestic Violence Support Services in Brighton & Hove

In Brighton and Hove, a city known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community, there’s a growing recognition of the need for dedicated support services tailored to the experiences of LGBTQ+ survivors.

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Community News

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Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £700 for Sussex Beacon

The event, which was even more wild and wonderful than last time, saw an enthusiastic crowd come together to swap, donate and get into the spirit of things, under the watchful eye of Ms Garden.

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

New Mayor of Brighton & Hove to support LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, during her mayoral year

Councillor Amanda Grimshaw BEM, who has been appointed as new Mayor of Brighton & Hove, will be supporting LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, during her mayoral year. Elected as a Labour councillor in 2019, Amanda was appointed deputy chair of the Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Cult

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

LGBTQ+ youth charity The Kite Trust awarded £1.7million to “tackle rise in LGBTQ+ hate”

The Kite Trust, an LGBTQ+ youth charity serving communities in Cambridgeshire, has been awarded two grants amounting to £1.7million by the National Lottery Community Fund to “turn the tide” for LGBTQ+ young people. Last year, 4,780 transphobic hate crimes were recorded across England and Wales – mor

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Rob Sainsbury becomes CEO of Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, has welcomed Rob Sainsbury as its new CEO. Writing on social media, Rob said: “Taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. A

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Transgender News

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Proud mum Naomi Watts hosts fundraising event for Trans Justice Funding Project with trans daughter Kai Schreiber

LGBTQ+ ally Naomi Watts proudly supported her daughter Kai Schreiber as the pair hosted an LGBTQ+ fundraiser in New York, following the teen coming out as trans. In snaps shared to Instagram, Naomi revealed the packed crowd at venue One for One, which was created as a collaborative space for artists

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

LET THE DOLLS PLAY: Goal Diggers FC launches friendly tournament in solidarity with trans players amid FA’s “cruel and cowardly ban”

Goal Diggers FC (GDFC), a non-ability womxn and non-binary football club in London, is inviting other trans and gender non-conforming, inclusive clubs to play in a friendly tournament on the first day of Pride Month, 1 June. The football club said on Instagram: “Join us on the 1 June to celebrate ou

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

“Where, exactly, are trans people supposed to go?” TransActual unveils installation outside Supreme Court demanding urgent answers and protections for trans people

UK trans advocacy organisation TransActual, which shares facts about trans rights, UK law, NHS healthcare and transphobia, has unveiled an eye-catching installation outside the UK’s Supreme Court. The Third Toilet installation, created by BBH London, demands urgent answers and protections for trans

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Trans Is Natural, a coalition of trans, queer and ally climbers, unfurled a huge Trans Pride flag in the middle of the El Capitan rock formation

Trans Is Natural, a coalition of trans, queer and ally climbers, unfurled a huge Trans Pride flag in the middle of the El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park, California on Tuesday, 20 May. The group, which hung the flag “in an act of solidarity and resistance”, said the trans pride fla

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LGBTQ+ community and allies to protest outside Hungarian Embassy in London after Budapest Pride ban

The LGBTQ+ community and allies are to rally in protest outside the Hungarian Embassy in London on Saturday, 21 June after Viktor Orbán’s populist government banned Budapest Pride. All welcome; placards, Pride flags and voices encouraged!

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

LGBT Foundation launches "powerful" campaign - 'This is What a Woman Looks Like'

The campaign celebrates the beauty and complexity of what it means to be and look like a woman in 2025.

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

“We are here and we have a voice.” Durham Pride vows to continue after Reform UK removed Pride flag from council headquarters

Durham Pride, which is taking place this weekend, have said “we are here and we have a voice” after Reform UK, which took control of Durham County Council at the UK local elections, removed the Pride Flag from council headquarters. Reform UK’s Darren Grimes, deputy leader of Durham County Council, d

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Belfast’s LGBTQ+ communities celebrated with new stained glass window at City Hall

The contribution of Belfast’s LGBTQ+ community has been marked by Belfast City Council with the unveiling of a new stained glass window at City Hall. The design of the colourful window, which shows pivotal moments in the community’s development and was designed in partnership with representatives fr

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International News

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Russian authorities arrest several employees of Russia’s largest book publisher over alleged LGBTQ+ “propaganda” and “extremism”

The Russian government unleashed a new wave of repression against LGBTQ+ people on Wednesday, 14 May after law enforcement authorities searched the offices of Russia’s largest book publisher and arrested several employees over alleged LGBTQ+ “propaganda” and “extremism”. According to a state-run new

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Stonewall National Museum Launches New ACT UP Movement Against US Government Overreach

“We need to be as bold as our adversaries who do not believe we have it in us to challenge their lawlessness, we know how to activate, knows how to fight for survival and protect hard-earned equality.”

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A trans woman’s prison sentence for ‘insulting’ Jesus must be quashed, Amnesty International has said

A trans woman’s prison sentence for ‘insulting’ Jesus must be quashed, Amnesty International has said. On 10 March, a district court in Indonesia found Ratu Thalisa, known online as Ratu Entok, guilty of spreading hate speech against Christianity. The court also ordered her to pay a fine of 100,00

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Cynthia Nixon stands up for trans kids at trans rights protest after New York hospital cancels appointments for trans kids scheduled receive puberty blockers

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon has revealed that her son, her sister’s kids and her best friend’s kid are all proudly trans during a trans rights protest in New York City. Nixon joined hundreds of demonstrators that took to the streets of Manhattan to protest after a hospital cancelled at least

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Politics

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Blue plaque unveiled in Durham honouring trailblazing gay councillor Sam Green

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Durham to commemorate Sam Green, the UK's first openly gay councillor. The tribute was installed outside Green’s former home on The Avenue, marking his historic achievement in 1972 when he won a seat on the now-abolished Durham City Council for

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Brighton & Hove Councillor Shortlisted for National Young Councillor of the Year Award

Brighton & Hove councillor Jacob Allen has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year at the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards, marking national recognition for his early impact in local government. Now in their 16th year in England and 8th in Scotland, the awards spotlight the work of

By Leslie Clarke • 2 min read

Trans Awareness Week: Liberal Democrats reaffirm support for trans rights

The Liberal Democrats have used Trans Awareness Week to restate their commitment to equality for trans and non-binary people, highlighting what they describe as persistent barriers to healthcare, safety and legal recognition in the UK. The party points to figures suggesting that between 62 and 73% of trans people have

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Green Party Bristol councillors show solidarity with trans community during heated Council debate

Green Party councillors in Bristol held trans rights banners and Progress Pride flags during a council meeting earlier this week as they clashed with local residents over Trans Rights. The display followed a similar incident in September, when several Green councillors walked out of a full council meeting in protest

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Pride

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INTERVIEW: TOWIE's Junaid Ahmed:"I'm unapologetically me"

TOWIE returns for its 36th series, celebrating 15 years of Essex glitz, glamour and goss✨💎🍸

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Brighton Pride 2025: Weaponising Joy, One Sequin at a Time

By Liran Notik, Scene Magazine If Brighton had a national currency, it would be sequins. And at Pride on the Park 2025, they were in full glittery circulation. The day was a shimmering catwalk of camp, colour, and questionable practicality—because nothing says summer like strutting through Preston Park in

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IN PICTURES: Brighton Pride 2025

Brighton & Hove Pride 2025 got underway on Saturday for an unmissable day of vibrancy, music and joy, lighting up the city with an array of unapologetic and electrifying celebrations. The annual Pride parade kicked off a ravishing weekend from Hove Lawns on Saturday morning. Leading the procession in the

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Brighton to burst into colour for Brighton Pride!

Brighton & Hove will explode into colour this weekend with the return of Brighton & Hove Pride - the biggest weekend on the city's calendar. Brighton & Hove Pride and the fabulous two-day official fundraising event is back and better than ever. Pride In The Park, supported by

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Theatre

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INTERVIEW: New York cabaret star Salty Brine brings genre-defying cabaret show to London’s Soho Theatre, exploring the Panzy Craze and celebrating Cyndi Lauper

"This show has been years in the making."

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Wrestling with Giants: Piss/CARNATION's Ugly Sisters

To experience this piece is the point—it's theatre that asks us to sit with difficulty, laugh at power, and find empathy even for those who would deny our humanity. Such artistic sophistication feels essential in times like these.

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Review: This Bitter Earth at Soho Theatre

First things first: if you are in London June/July to use playwright Harrison David Rivers’ language, you need to get your cute butt down to the Soho Theatre and see This Bitter Earth. Actually, if you are anywhere in the UK or abroad and visiting London, then you need

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A Gloriously Guilty Pleasure: Cruel Intentions Brings '90s Heat to Theatre Royal

Now! that's not what I'd call a musical, but Cruel Intentions is a gloriously guilty pleasure that succeeds despite itself

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Health

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Directory to support LGBTQ+ individuals with their mental health launches in memory of 'Strictly' star Robin Windsor

A new online directory aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ individuals with their mental health has been launched in memory of the late Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor. The initiative, titled Ask Bobby, was unveiled in June and is already being hailed as a vital resource for the community. The directory

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Theo Mayne, star of The Traitors UK, becomes ambassador of The Brain Charity after his mum suffers a stroke

Theo Mayne, one of the breakout stars of the hit BBC show The Traitors UK, has announced he is joining The Brain Charity as a new ambassador – and is opening up for the first time about the life-changing stroke his mother suffered in 2019. The 30-year-old content creator, cheerleading coach,

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Terrence Higgins Trust CEO responds to first clinical guidelines on the use of DoxyPEP

Today (9 June 2025), new national clinical guidelines have been published on the use of DoxyPEP, which is a dose of antibiotics taken after sex that reduces the risk of acquiring syphilis and chlamydia. The guidelines, issued by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, make the UK one

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The Traitors UK’s first gay contestant Theo Mayne: “The recent heartbreak of losing my cousin to an asthma attack aged 49”

Theo Mayne, the first gay contestant of The Traitors UK, is sharing an emotional and poignant tribute to his beloved cousin Saffron, who tragically passed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack last year, aged 49. Theo, who was the first ever gay contestant to appear on the hit BBC reality show, wa

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Brighton

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Brighton & Hove Buses announces winning design for new Pride Bus livery

Brighton & Hove Buses, which announced it was refreshing its Pride Bus livery earlier this week, has announced the winning design on social media. Brighton & Hove Buses said on Instagram: "Thank you to everyone who voted to choose our new Pride bus livery. View this post on Instagram

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The Old Market named Audience Choice Best Large Venue at the Brighton Fringe Awards 2025

This year, TOM hosted a variety of events that included Toxic, written by and starring Nathaniel J Hall and presented by Dibby Theatre, as well The Black Cat Cabaret, a showcase night which featured performances by Joanna Woodward, Le Gateau Chocolat, Carol Cates, Chi Chi Revolver and Aurora Starr.

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

R-Bar, Brighton’s iconic seafront LGBTQ+ venue, announces 20th Birthday Celebration

For two decades, R-Bar has proudly served as a safe and vibrant space for the queer community and its allies.

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £700 for Sussex Beacon

The event, which was even more wild and wonderful than last time, saw an enthusiastic crowd come together to swap, donate and get into the spirit of things, under the watchful eye of Ms Garden.

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Music

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Jason Gould unveils gorgeous new album, Where We Fall

"I do feel a deep sadness for everything beautiful in the natural world that’s being threatened by corporate greed and human carelessness.”

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INTERVIEW: Meet Israeli-American entrepreneur On Mekahel, serving festive realness with A Hoe-y Christmas EP

"There was still room for something a little sassier, sexier and way less serious."

By Dale Melita • 6 min read

Alnev came through with sophomore EP, and everything you left was blue

....and it's his 24th birthday!

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Wayne Snow returns with new album, Snowdome and world tour dates🌍

Time to get your skeletal pop fix!

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Fundraising News

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Tom Daley partners with Reiss for new collection, with all proceeds donated to LGBTQ+ charity

British high-street favourite Reiss has launched a special collection with Tom Daley, the diving champion known for his love of knitting, with all proceeds going to Rainbow Railroad, a charity that helps provide support and safety for LGBTQ+ people around the world. Launched to mark Pride Month, the 15-piece unisex

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Queens Arms Brighton to raise funds for Sussex Beacon with drag improv musical ‘Dragsy Malone’ featuring stars of cabaret scene

The Queens Arms Brighton is to raise funds for local HIV charity Sussex Beacon at The Queens Arms Does DRAGSY MALONE – a drag improv musical starring six drag superstars Sally Vate, Kara Van Park, Portia, Glenda Swing, Rita Herringbone and Tanya Hyde on Friday, 20 June. The Queens Arms say: “They wi

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Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus raises over £2,000 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus raised just over £2,000 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive from two shows earlier this month. Over two nights, Retrospective: 20 Years of Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus saw the Chorus, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, take a trip down memory lane. The shows, which we

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Host of ‘Show Up, Show Out!’ Tayris Mongardi said: “A labour of love and necessity to our trans+ community.”

An event to support our trans communities at Revenge in Brighton raised a massive £2,427.77 for Trans Pride Brighton on Sunday, 4 May. Produced and hosted by Brighton drag artists Tayris Mongardi and Ex-Girlfriend, Show Up, Show Out! consisted of three incredible drag shows, and music from Revenge’s

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Reviews

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BOOK REVIEW: A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle

A Cartography of Queer Becoming: Dylin Hardcastle’s A Language of Limbs

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REVIEW: Mannequim @ Brighton Fringe – Actors

Brighton Fringe’s Mannequim is billed as a”ploem” – a mashup of a play and a poem, and it truly is, as much of its speech is cleverly in rhyming couplets. What Ted Gooda and Lexy Medwell have created is the dialogue between lifelong friends Alex and Michaela – Alex a boy desperately wanting to be [

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REVIEW: ‘The Shark is Broken’ @ Theatre Royal Brighton

the production never loses its bite…navigating between laugh-out-loud moments and poignant examinations of creative pressure, making this a thrilling theatrical voyage

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REVIEW: Calamity Jane @ Theatre Royal Brighton

Calamity Jane -West End actress and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher drives this stagecoach with relentless toe tapping energy

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Queer Corner

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Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights

The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory.

By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read

Brighton Unites: Huge turnout for emergency protest against Supreme Court decision

Brighton Unites: Massive Turnout for Emergency Protest Against Supreme Court Decision

By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read

Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19

At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev

By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read

INTERVIEW: Cabaret Bohemia – revolutionary queer performers

If your cabaret was a safe house during a queer revolution, what would be the secret password? “Hold my drink, my tits are burning”

By Eric Page • 4 min read

Previews

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Brighton Fringe 2025 Previews

whacky and weird as usual Brighton Fringe has new venues – including Spiegel Gardens near the seafront and the Revel Puck Circus at the Level

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Supersonic Man: a joyous new musical set among Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community

Adam is a fun-loving influencer having the time of his Iife. But he’s struck down with a terminal condition, and faces losing everything – including the love of his life Darryl. They vow this will not be the end, and instead they seek a completely new beginning and explore new ways to Iive. Adam wil

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Following rave reviews, ‘The Strange Case of Dr Dillon’ returns to the stage in Brighton next week for one night only

Following rave reviews, The Strange Case of Dr Dillon returns to the stage in Brighton next week for one night only. Set between the 1920s and the 1960s, the play follows Dr Michael Dillon’s journey as the first trans man to undergo medical transition. In a society far less understanding of transiti

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Cabaret stars, including Alfie Ordinary, Allan Jay, Billie Gold and Davina Sparkle, gear up for this year’s Brighton Alternative Panto – ‘Jack – Stripped Back’

Producer Allan Cardew and stars of Brighton’s cabaret scene are gearing up for this year’s Brighton Alternative Panto: Jack – Stripped Back!, which is at Brighton Ironworks Studios from 28 January – 2 February. It’s got a starry cast of Brighton resident performers and a few visitors and will blend

By Brian Butler • 1 min read

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Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights

The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory.

By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read

Brighton Unites: Huge turnout for emergency protest against Supreme Court decision

Brighton Unites: Massive Turnout for Emergency Protest Against Supreme Court Decision

By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read

Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19

At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev

By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read

Statement from Chris Gull, Chair of the Brighton Rainbow Fund

The Brighton Rainbow Fund remains a vital and unique institution that has been instrumental in advancing many essential services in our city. The dedicated staff at The Ledward Centre continue their important work, and Brighton Pride, under Paul Kemp’s leadership, maintains its crucial community fun

By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read

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Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights

The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory.

By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read

Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19

At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev

By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read

THE WHITE HORSES: A hidden gem nestled on the south coast in Rottingdean

The White Horses, Rottingdean, a hotel, bar and restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bright lights and night life of Brighton, but far enough to feel yourself truly relax and unwind. Rottingdean is a charming, picturesque village nestled on the south coast and The White Horses is the new jewe

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Statement from Chris Gull, Chair of the Brighton Rainbow Fund

The Brighton Rainbow Fund remains a vital and unique institution that has been instrumental in advancing many essential services in our city. The dedicated staff at The Ledward Centre continue their important work, and Brighton Pride, under Paul Kemp’s leadership, maintains its crucial community fun

By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read

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Lia Thomas calls trans sports ban ‘a gut punch’

Trailblazing swimmer Lia Thomas, who made history in 2022 as the first openly trans athlete to win an NCAA Division I title, has condemned recent bans on trans athletes in competitive sport, describing them as a “gut punch” that continues to weigh heavily on her. Speaking candidly in a recent

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Josh Cavallo: “Being gay in men’s football is a very toxic place”

Openly gay top-flight male footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken candidly in a BBC interview about the ongoing abuse and hostility he faces within the sport, describing men’s football as “a very toxic place” for gay players. Since coming out in 2021, Cavallo has received daily death threats and homophobic

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John Amaechi, the NBA’s first 'out' gay player, opens up about the hidden reality of life as a gay man in professional basketball

British former NBA star John Amaechi OBE has spoken candidly about the hidden reality of life as a gay man in professional basketball, stating, “There are a lot of gay people in the NBA”. His comments, made during the promotion of his latest book It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary

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Trans nonbinary Olympian Nikki Hiltz shuts down criticism after sharing top surgery journey

Trailblazing middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz, a proud trans nonbinary athlete, has responded to online backlash following their heartfelt post about undergoing top surgery. In August, Hiltz shared their experience on Instagram, revealing they had undergone gender-affirming top surgery in September 2024. The post was a celebration of self-love, with Hiltz

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Brighton & Hove

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The Old Market named Audience Choice Best Large Venue at the Brighton Fringe Awards 2025

This year, TOM hosted a variety of events that included Toxic, written by and starring Nathaniel J Hall and presented by Dibby Theatre, as well The Black Cat Cabaret, a showcase night which featured performances by Joanna Woodward, Le Gateau Chocolat, Carol Cates, Chi Chi Revolver and Aurora Starr.

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New Mayor of Brighton & Hove to support LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, during her mayoral year

Councillor Amanda Grimshaw BEM, who has been appointed as new Mayor of Brighton & Hove, will be supporting LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, during her mayoral year. Elected as a Labour councillor in 2019, Amanda was appointed deputy chair of the Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Cult

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Rob Sainsbury becomes CEO of Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, has welcomed Rob Sainsbury as its new CEO. Writing on social media, Rob said: “Taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. A

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Sarah Savage, CEO of Trans Pride Brighton, issues a plea to donate after being arrested for disrupting meeting by “notoriously hateful group” Sister Salon

Sarah Savage, CEO of Trans Pride Brighton, has issued a plea to donate to the annual event, which celebrates trans lives and gender diversity, after being arrested for disrupting a meeting by “notoriously hateful group” Sister Salon in Jubilee Library, Brighton. Speaking on Instagram, Sarah said: “I

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Film

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'Legendary Children (All of Them Queer)', which follows Pride pioneers, released to worldwide streaming platforms

In March 2025, award-winning Pride LGBTQ+ rights film Legendary Children (All of Them Queer) screened in London’s West End at the Curzon Bloomsbury cinema as the official finale for UK LGBT+ History Month 2025, followed by a live talk and Q&A with Peter Tatchell and its pioneer

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Jonathan Bailey had to “unlearn the idea of feeling limited” as a gay actor in Hollywood

Jonathan Bailey, who will soon be starring in blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth, says he’s had to “unlearn the idea of feeling limited” as a gay actor in Hollywood. The 37-year-old star, known for his roles in Bridgerton and the Wicked films, has faced significant challenges in the entertainment industry

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Queering Blackpool, which charts the rise of the northern resort’s drag and LGBTQ+ scene, to come to the big screen next month

A new film Queering Blackpool, which charts the rise of the northern resort’s drag and LGBTQ+ scene, is to come to the big screen next month. The film, which has taken university lecturer Helen Eadon-Sinkinson years to research and more than a year to film, features candid interviews with the bold p

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Kickstarter to launch bold new documentary on what it’s really like to be trans in the UK today

In an era where trans voices are often sidelined or misrepresented, A Dance of Identity offers something rare: a deeply personal, unfiltered window into the lived experience of a trans woman in the UK. This bold and insightful feature documentary, filmed over six years, follows Sophie, a trans woman

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Out & About

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R-Bar, Brighton’s iconic seafront LGBTQ+ venue, announces 20th Birthday Celebration

For two decades, R-Bar has proudly served as a safe and vibrant space for the queer community and its allies.

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Trans Pride Brighton to benefit from sober clubbing event at Komedia Brighton, hosted by TransSober

TransSober is to host a special event at Komedia Brighton on Friday, 18 July, 7 – 10pm, that promises to be a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion. Rhythm Retreat sober clubbing will raise vital funds for Trans Pride Brighton and is set to bring together the trans, non-binary, intersex, ge

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Show Up, Show Out!, a fundraiser for Trans Pride Brighton, at Club Revenge

Crash the Cis-tem presents Show Up, Show Out!, a fundraiser for Trans Pride Brighton, on Sunday, 4 May at Club Revenge. With THREE shows throughout the night starting from 10pm, a huge line-up of local talent, and music provided by Brighton’s hottest lesbian night Crushed, there’s no excuse not to s

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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

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Books

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The Coast is Queer: A Lighthouse for LGBTQ+ Literature

Coast is Queer is what arts should look like when it's done with excellence, flair, and genuine commitment to artistic merit and democratic access.... something genuinely radical: where artistic rigor and radical inclusion aren't in tension but in harmony.

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Letter To My Little Trans Self - a new collection to amplify trans voices

Letter To My Little Trans Self - a new collection to amplify trans voices - is to launch on 30 July. Featuring intimate accounts from prominent trans writers, including Juno Roche, Travis Alabanza, Charlie Craggs, Sabah Choudrey and many more, Letter To My Little Trans Self offers hope and connection

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Treasures in the Dirt: 50 LGBTQ+ Finds: From the Portable Antiquities Scheme

I learned some genuinely fun facts alongside historical insights, but I felt that little bit more affirmed in a truth we all need to hear: we've always been here. The book is particularly important in providing readers with concrete evidence to combat the bigotry that many LGBTQ+ people face.

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Trans author explores what it means to survive when the world ends in new young adult dystopian novel

"Whilst growing up, I often felt like I would have preferred being the last person alive on Earth, rather than face my day-to-day life," explains Willow White, the trans author of You Can't Take my Name, which explores what it means to survive when the world

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Features & Longread

Deep dives, untold stories, and bold perspectives. In this section, you’ll find longform journalism, personal essays, and reported features that explore the richness and complexity of queer life — from culture and politics to identity, history, and community. Take your time, dig in, and discover stories that stay with you.

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