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So so so scandalous! Danny Beard’s ‘Straight Expectations’ coming to Brighton Komedia in September

Graham Robson February 8, 2024

Danny Beard, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 4, has announced their brand-new tour for 2024, Straight Expectations, will be coming to Brighton Komedia on Thursday, September 19. Full tour dates HERE. See Danny perform with full live band and be perched for a night of killer vocals, snappy comedy, put downs and pick […]

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LGBTQ Choirs

Brighton’s LGBTQ+ choir, the Rainbow Chorus, has a new accompanist!

Graham Robson February 7, 2024

The Rainbow Chorus has announced it has found a new accompanist for its choirs to replace Mojca Monte Amali who stepped down after 12 years and received a heartfelt send-off at the chorus’ recent Winter Concert. The new accompanist is Olly Parr, who is an accomplished pianist, singer, organist, and flautist. They are the accompanist […]

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HIV

Equalities Minister, Stuart Andrew MP, visits Brighton for National HIV Testing Week to show how quick and easy it is to get tested

Graham Robson February 6, 2024

Lead pic: Minister for Equalities, Stuart Andrew MP, visits Jubilee Library’s HIV and STI test vending machines Today (Tuesday, February 6), Minister for Equalities, Stuart Andrew MP, visited Terrence Higgins Trust in Brighton to show how easy it is to test for HIV and see the city’s world-leading HIV and sexual health services to mark […]

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Community News

Across Rainbows announces closure of LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence and Abuse outreach service

February 6, 2024

Aross Rainbows, which offers talks and workshops for LGBTQ+ communities in Sussex, has come to the decision to close its LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence and Abuse (IDVA) service, which will include the weekly drop-in and the six week course. In statement, Across Rainbows said: “We are a small independent team who set out to create […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Seaside Sauce! Brighton & Hove to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with inclusive and educational events

Graham Robson February 1, 2024

  Today is the start of LGBT+ History Month, taking place every February in the UK. To celebrate LGBTQ+ lives in their full diversity, Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the inclusive rainbow flags from Hove Town Hall, Brighton Town Hall and at Jubilee Library. LGBT+ History Month provides education and insight into […]

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News

Brighton & Hove City Council proposes 4.99% Council Tax increase to “balance the budget” and “avoid effective bankruptcy”

Graham Robson February 1, 2024

Proposals by Brighton & Hove City Council to “set a balanced budget” have been published. BHCC previously predicted an overspend of almost £15million this financial year, which, according to the council, has now been “brought under control”. Facing a budget gap of over £30million for next year, alongside reducing capital financing costs, BHCC has announced […]

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Fundraising News

Gay Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas CBE to start this year’s Brighton Half Marathon – the main fundraising event for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson January 30, 2024

This year’s Brighton Half Marathon, the main fundraising event for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, which takes place on Brighton seafront on Sunday, February 25, will be started by gay Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas CBE, one of the most iconic and respected figures in world rugby. In 2009, Gareth, who was the first […]

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News

Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to receive incredible £1,881 from funds raised by 2023 Santa Bus tour

Graham Robson January 29, 2024

Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard will receive an incredible £1,881 from funds raised during the 2023 Santa Bus tour, it has been revealed. Brighton & Hove Buses, which organised the 20th annual fundraiser for 20 charities over 20 nights, said Switchboard’s share would come from total proceeds worth £37,620.05. Jason Saw, Switchboard’s Interim Chief Executive, […]

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Features

A Salty-Sweet History: Brighton’s queer seaside by Alf Le Flohic

Alf Le Flohic January 29, 2024

Studies have shown that spending time by the sea is good for our sense of wellbeing. The vast expanse of water, with little else, is emotionally restorative. When combined with sunshine, relaxation, and friends, the enduring popularity of the seaside is obvious.
The sense of freedom associated with the coast has long been a draw for LGBTQ+ people too. Where better for those who can feel on the edge of society to be themselves, than literally on the edge of the land?

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