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Brighton’s Royal Pavilion to be lit up in rainbow colours for the first time this Pride week.
Brighton & Hove Museums (B&HM) has announced the Royal Pavilion will be looking Pride-tastic during Brighton & Hove Pride – lit up in rainbow colours from the East Lawn for the fi…
Brighton Marina to host Tree of Pride – a community art piece gathering the public’s messages of love, unity, and acceptance – during Brighton & Hove Pride.
Coinciding with Brighton & Hove Pride this August, Brighton Marina is hosting a Tree of Pride, inviting guests to decorate the tree with their pledges to work toward a more inclusive and caring…
REVIEW: Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus shine with show to celebrate 10 years of same-s*x marriage.
Talk about overcoming adversity – Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) not only had to cope with no stage lights at their first outing for their two summer concerts – but also no sound syst…
Brave the Shave! Terrence Higgins Trust’s Big Shave Off at Charles Street Tap on August 29.
After the success of Terrence Higgins Trust’s Big Shave Off at Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London, the HIV charity is returning to Charles Street Tap, Brighton for an evening of amazing people b…
Lunch Positive has a food stall at Brighton & Hove Pride on Preston Park on Saturday and Sunday! We're in a new location close to the CENTRE OF THE PARK near the Chalet Cafe. EVERY PENNY WE RAISE GOES TO CHARITY, helping provide our HIV Lunch Club and community services ❤️ Our food stall is provided by our amazing VOLUNTEERS! Please come along and get great food, brilliant service, and support our charity!
A celebration of q***r nightlife: 201 Dance Company to release powerful new video set to Brighton & Hove Pride headliner Girls Aloud’s ‘Something New’.
Filming will take place predominantly at night, a first for the company, capturing the unique energy of Brighton’s q***r nightlife. The LGBTQ+ venue Legends will feature with most LGBTQ+ venues in Kemptown – Brighton’s main q***r district – are slated to make an appearance.
Ruth Ellen Little will lead this year’s performance and has been a standout member of 201 Dance Company since 2022. Drag artists Ex-Girlfriend, Tayris Mongardi, Glew, Dave Lynn, Stella, Mary O’Kart and RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Anubis will also feature prominently.
201 Dance Company
201 Dance Company, under the direction of director Andrea Walker, has announced their latest project: a dance video set to Brighton & Hove Pride headliner Girls Aloud’s iconic track Somet…
Ghana’s top court upholds law criminalising gay s*x ahead of decision whether to introduce even harsher penalties.
Ghana’s top court has upheld a six-decade-old law criminalising same-s*x s*xual acts as the west African country awaits another court decision on whether to introduce even harsher penalties in a ne…
Nigel Farage left milkshaken after Chesterfield Pride urges punters to “toss a milkshake” at a cardboard cutout of the Reform UK leader.
Nigel Farage has reacted after Chesterfield Pride urged punters to “toss a milkshake” at a cardboard cutout of the Reform UK leader during the Pride festival on Sunday, July 21. Attende…
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King react to long-standing le***an rumours.
Oprah Winfrey and broadcast journalist for CBS News, Gayle King, have proven that platonic friendships are just as important as romantic ones. During an appearance on Melinda French Gates’ Moments …
POSITIVE NEWS... Govia Thameslink Railway confirms resilience planning to support the Pride weekend, plus longer trains and extra services for Brighton & Hove Pride 2024.
Enhanced train services planned including longer 12-carriage trains and additional trains.
More info on our News page
https://www.brighton-pride.org/enhanced-train-services-for-brighton-pride-weekend/
Sign up now for the Big Pride Beach Clean, which takes place on Sunday, August 4.
Get your best rainbow gear and (sustainable) glitter on for the best beach clean of the year, delivered by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Tidy Up Team, and sponsored by Brighton & Hove Pride.
Sign up now for the Big Pride Beach Clean, which takes place on Sunday, August 4. Get your best rainbow gear and (sustainable) glitter on for the best beach clean of the year, delivered by Brighton…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocks gay pro-Palestinian protestors in a speech to Congress, saying “They might as well hold up signs saying ‘Chickens for KFC.’”
On Wednesday, July 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocked gay pro-Palestinian protesters in a speech that he delivered to Congress, less than a year after Hamas launched a surprise at…
The team at the Brighton Box Gallery in Brighton have announced a delightful framed photo of legendary drag performer and community champion Miss Jason, who we sadly lost earlier this year, is being raffled, with all proceeds being donated to local HIV charity, the Suss*x Beacon.
The photo, created by Brighton & Hove-based photographer Simon Pepper, beautifully captures the alter ego of Jason Sutton, who was a much-loved patron and friend of the Beacon.
The team at the Brighton Box Gallery in Brighton have announced a delightful framed photo of legendary drag performer and community champion Miss Jason, who we sadly lost earlier this year, is bein…
Gay diver Tom Daley chosen as Great Britain’s flagbearer at opening ceremony of Paris Olympics.
Gay diver Tom Daley has been chosen as one of Great Britain’s flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Friday. Four-time Olympic medallist Daley, 30, said “I am …
Join us in keeping our city beautiful! 🌊💪
While Pride doesn't run any events on the beach, we believe in maintaining a clean city year-round. We're proud to partner with Brighton & Hove City Council Tidy Up Team for the Big Pride Beach Clean! 🧹✨
Volunteers completing a full session get a free ticket to FABULOSO Sunday on 4th August as a thank you! 🎟️❤️
📅 SUNDAY 4th AUGUST
🕖 7am - 8am - 9am
Please sign up here: https://www.brighton-pride.org/beach-clean/
PrideBeachClean
Lucy Le Brocq presents new project at ONCA Gallery during Brighton & Hove Pride, which explores q***r identity.
ONCA Lucy Le Brocq Lucy Le Brocq Photography
For Brighton & Hove Pride 2024, Lucy Le Brocq presents Unfolding, an evolving project at ONCA Gallery in Brighton, which uncovers multifaceted, complex and diverse stories from across the LGBTQ…
The Merseyside borough of Knowsley is set to hold its first Pride event on 2 August - the anniversary of the murder of Michael Causer, an 18-year-old who was attacked at a house party in what was widely considered a ‘hate crime’.
The Merseyside borough of Knowsley is set to hold its first Pride event on the anniversary of the murder of Michael Causer – an 18-year-old who was attacked at a house party in what was widel…
Isle of Wight Pride celebrated a return to the beach in style in July with a weekend of entertainment, community involvement and a parade.
Isle of Wight Pride celebrated a return to the beach in style in July with a weekend of entertainment, community involvement and a parade.
Celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride at Dukes Lane Pride community event, fundraising for Suss*x Beacon and featuring Actually Gay Men’s Chorus and the fabulous Lovinia Belle.
The Suss*x Beacon Lovinia Belle Brilliant Brighton
Join Dukes Lane businesses to enjoy Brighton & Hove Pride, this August, as the Lane transforms into a bustling hub with two days of free live entertainment, exclusive offers and much more, on …
Knock Out Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story, the upcoming documentary on iconic trans British boxing promoter, set for a UK release.
Knock Out Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story, the upcoming documentary on iconic trans British boxing promoter, is set for a UK release later this year. As the boxing manager who led Lennox Lewis to …
Love is the Message this Brighton & Hove Pride according to DJs Tim Walker (LITM) and Wildblood and Queenie, who will be spinning a loved up set at Bison Beach Bar during Brighton & Hove Pride for the Brighton Rainbow Fund and MAP on Pride Saturday, August 3.
Wildblood and Queenie
Love is the Message this Brighton & Hove Pride according to DJs Tim Walker (LITM) and Wildblood and Queenie, who will be spinning a loved up set at Bison Beach Bar during Brighton & Hove Pr…
Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking views on the revised draft Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit, which is designed to empower staff and governors in the city’s schools and colleges to develop inclusive policies and practices that specifically support trans children and young people.
Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking views on the revised draft Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit, which is designed to empower staff and governors in the city’s schools and colleges to develo…
Tom Daley the latest athlete to put Paris Olympics’ ‘anti-s*x beds’ to the test!
Team GB diving icon Tom Daley is the latest athlete to put the Paris Olympic Village’s ‘anti-s*x beds’ to the test after he gave fans a glimpse inside his bedroom in the Olympic V…
A q***r kiss in season 2 of House of the Dragon -the Game of Thrones prequel setting screens alight - was unscripted, actors Emma D’Arcy and Sonoya Mizuno have revealed.
A q***r kiss in season 2 of House of the Dragon was unscripted, actors Emma D’Arcy and Sonoya Mizuno have revealed. The Game of Thrones prequel’s recent episode, titled Smallfolk, saw Rhaenyr…
Great fun was had by all at Suss*x Beacon‘s St James’s Street shop in Brighton on Saturday, July 20 when Mystic Daz (aka Daren Kay) treated an enthusiastic, adoring crowd to an exploration of the Sarsenic Sigils, created specially for his book The Brightonians Under Siege.
Having sold out on the day, there are now some extra copies of Mystic Daz’s book at the shop, so pop in and buy a copy when you can. All proceeds to Suss*x Beacon.
Great fun was had by all at Suss*x Beacon’s St James’s Street shop in Brighton on Saturday, July 20 when Mystic Daz (aka Daren Kay) treated an enthusiastic, adoring crowd to an explorat…
With 2024 marking 30 years of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Guy Pearce has shared his thoughts on what he wants to see – and wants to avoid – in the sequel to the Australian drag classic.
With 2024 marking 30 years of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Guy Pearce has shared his thoughts on what he wants to see – and wants to avoid – in the sequel to the Australian dra…
“They cannot paint over our pride."
Met Police hunting down vandal who painted over Pride flags outside east London train station.
The Metropolitan Police is hunting down a masked vandal that painted over three Pride flags outside an east London train station in the early hours of Friday, July 19. The vandal, dressed in a gree…
Lunch Positive grassroots HIV charity proud today to have event led the Brighton & Hove Zero HIV Stigma Day community gathering at Jubilee Square. All our local HIV organisations represented, inspirational people living with HIV sharing stories about how HIV has changed, highlighting how we need the whole community to know this and spread the word. Wonderfully compered by Mary O'Kart and fantastic moving, motivating music from Rainbow Chorus! As always our brilliant volunteers came along, made some noise! and shared the call to action with the big Zero HIV Stigma campaign banners! Let's make Brighton and Hove a city free from HIV stigma!
🔴Bigger
🟣Better
🟢Louder
🟠Prouder!
Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run to return for third fabulous year in August.
Rapidly becoming an essential part of the Brighton & Hove Pride weekend, the Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run – a 5K fun run raising money for local LGBTQ charity, the Brighton Rainbow Fun…
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Sian Berry has today been sworn in as MP for Brighton Pavilion in the House of Commons.
‼️🌈UK followers, can you help La Voix? Their tour van has been stolen from Houghton Regis - meaning they have lost EVERYTHING: sound equipment, lights, every costume, every wig. REG: DW52BBB. Pic of van in comments. Contact La Voix #HelpLaVoix #DRAG #LGBTQ
Today is the start of Trans Pride Brighton & Hove - a weekend full of trans joy 🏳️⚧️💜 To all those able to attend: Be safe. Be visible. Be loud. #TransPride #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Brighton
Paul O’Grady’s alter ego Lily Savage was once arrested after standing up to the police. The drag queen was gigging at Royal Vauxhall Tavern, when a squad of 35 police officers raided the venue and forced the customers into vans outside. “I was doing the late show and within seconds the place was heaving with coppers, all wearing rubber gloves. I remember saying something like, ‘Well well, it looks like we’ve got help with the washing up.’” In previously unseen footage, Paul speaks to the Peter Tatchell Foundation about the infamous 'rubber glove' police raid in 1987. Paul was due to lead a Peter Tatchell Foundation campaign calling for a police apology for their past homophobia. Thanks to Peter Tatchell Foundation for letting us publish the video! RIP Paul ❤️
Brighton´s Oldest Lgbt bar closes Find the whole story at: scene.pub/bdog #brighton #LGBTQIA #gaypub #gaybar
Yay! Ballet Trocadero de Monte Carlo is coming back to Brighton! Details here: https://www.gscene.com/arts/comedy/the-trocks-are-back-in-brighton/
Birthday boy Dave Lynn joined David Raven (Maisie Trollete), Jason Sutton (Miss Jason), Stephen Richards (Miss Lola Lasagne) and David Pollikett (Davina Sparkle) to take part in the "Make Your Mark" campaign to raise funds for The Ledward Centre They each put a thumbmark and name onto a 5cm x 5cm tile, which will join nearly 6000 others to create a huge progress flag in TLC reception. They also each took time to reflect on Brighton, and the benefits that will come from the opening of TLC. Here´s Dave, and look out for the videos from the others over the next few days. To learn how to donate and to create your own tile to join Dave´s, go to www.ledcen.org.uk/mym
@The Ledward centre, the new LGBTQ+ Centre in Jubilee Street, is looking for some help during May in the deluxe pop up Cafe-Lounge which will be the hub for Brighton Festival Fringe Participants. More details by contacting www.ledcen.org/may
As work on the Cafe-Lounge at The Ledward Centre proceeds, they are now recruiting for the first paid post, Cafe/Kitchen Manager. Please share. For full job description and short application form drop a line to [email protected]
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#DaleyPop has arrived 🚀🚀 In episode one of our new #popmusic vlog, our resident pop pixie Dale Melita reviews Foxes' stratospheric new single, Sky Love, and yup... it's a B-O-P!
Woody Cook, 20 year old son of Zoe Ball and Norman Cook met up with Nick Cousin for Scene LGBTQ+ magazine, to tell us about the event he´s organising in conjunction with @Brighton Vibes on August 6th, raising funds for The Rainbow Fund - Brighton & Hove #woodycook #TruthTribe #queer #brighton #bisexual #lgbtq
Get that #Friday feeling with #NewMusic from #Queer artists 🙌 check out the latest track from alt #pop princess Bexx for some much needed euphoric #vibes 🔥 #LGBTQ #Brighton
It’s #Wednesday and we’ve got a new hyper #pop track to get you over the midweek hump 🔥 this is #queer non-binary artist CRUX with their latest single 🔥 #LGBTQ #Brighton
Scene magazine preview of Ceri Dupree at @The Ironworks for Pride@The Ironworks, in "A Star is Torn" raising funds for The Rainbow Fund - Brighton & Hove . A few tickets left. go to gscene.biz/ceri for the article and details #Pride #brightonpride #brighton #lgbtq #queer
It’s #Monday, so start your week right with some fabulous #pop music 🔥 hailing from #NYC, Matty Marz has released a Doo Wop inspired track 🔥 #LGBTQ #Brighton
It’s #Saturday, take the edge off with some chill indie #pop vibes 😎 #queer artist Peter Jessy has just released the perfect, dreamy single for you #LGBTQ #Brighton
Oh it’s #Thursday so we’re throwing it back to a #Queer artist with an upcoming new release 😱 this is Apollo Monroe with a sugary dose of hyper #pop 🔥 #LGBTQ #Brighton #Dublin
From July issue of Scene LGBTQ+ magazine, Jaq Bayles interviews with The Well Oiled Sisters "Hang on to your stetsons – lesbian music royalty the Well Oiled Sisters, who took stages around the world by storm during the 1990s as “the original Cowpunk and badgrrl band”, are releasing an EP called Refreshed featuring newly remastered tracks from their existing CDs" For the Full Story Go to https://issuu.com/gscene/docs/july-fullpdf/s/12738087 #queermusic #brighton #lesbian #livemusic
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GScene Magazine is the magazine for the LGBT+ communities in Brighton & Hove. The monthly publication is distributed to readers from Brighton to Eastbourne, London, Portsmouth and Southampton. We are also online at www.gscene.com.
GScene covers LGBT+ news and it's the most comprehensive guide for bars and events in East Suss*x.
Gscene Magazine started life in 1993 as a four-page insert stapled into the centre of Impact Magazine, a generic listings magazine for Brighton and Hove. Originally called 'The Q***r Guide', Brighton was not quite ready for the 'Q' word in 1993 and the name of the magazine was changed to Gscene in 1995. During the past 25 years, Gscene has played a vital role in improving services, creating opportunities and informing the LGBT+ communities in East Suss*x.
More than a magazine, we strongly believe in a better future and support the LGBT+ communities in every way we can.
James Ledward, who wrote the words above, died in October 2019, and was keen that the magazine that he created and nurtured for over 25 years should become a community resource and asset. To that end we have now been registered as a Not for Profit Social Enterprise, in the form of a Community Interest Company.
