Scene Magazine

27/01/2025

A group of artists from Abraxas Academy have said they are “honoured” their design has been chosen for a sculpture commemorating the sacrifice of LGBTQ+ people in the British armed forces.

https://www.gscene.com/news/gay-news/group-of-artists-say-they-are-honoured-their-design-has-been-chosen-for-a-sculpture-commemorating-the-sacrifice-of-the-lgbtq-community-within-the-armed-forces/

27/01/2025

Brighton Seagals FC, an inclusive football club for women, non-binary and trans people, has made the shortlist of this year’s Football V Homophobia awards, which recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion from across the global game.

https://www.gscene.com/news/sport/brighton-seagals-fc-up-for-two-prestigious-football-v-homophobia-awards/

26/01/2025

We had a great time last night celebrating 200 years of St George's, and had the lovely treat of hearing Resound Voices and Rainbow Chorus too! ❤️

Thanks to everyone who came along!

25/01/2025

‘Reform UK spokeswoman’ and reality TV star Ann Widdecombe has called on the UK government to ban Pride and Black Lives Matter flags from flying from government buildings.

https://www.gscene.com/news/reform-uk-spokeswoman-ann-widdecombe-calls-for-uk-government-to-end-profusion-of-pride-and-black-lives-matters-flags/

25/01/2025

Pee-wee Herman actor has Paul Reubens come out as gay in a new documentary released almost two years after his death.

https://www.gscene.com/news/gay-news/pee-wee-herman-actor-paul-reubens-comes-out-as-gau-in-new-documentary-released-two-years-after-his-death/

25/01/2025

Any plans tonight? Why not join us for a FREE LGBTQI+ choral concert with the Rainbow Chorus and Resound Voices celebrating 200 years of St George's church. 🌈🥳

🎟️Last free tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/200-years-of-st-georges-liberation-concert-with-lgbtqi-choirs-tickets-1112585365779

24/01/2025

G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street, Soho is to go up for sale, its owner Jeremy Joseph has announced.

https://www.gscene.com/news/gay-news/g-a-y-bar-on-old-compton-street-soho-is-to-go-up-for-sale-its-owner-jeremy-joseph-has-announced/

24/01/2025

Trans Miss Universe hopeful Keylyn Trajano has waved goodbye to her dreams of winning the competition as she pulled out of the Miss Universe Philippines Pampanga qualifying round.

In a statement on social media, Trajano expressed her gratitude to her supporters.

“I will continue to cheer for the phenomenal women taking the stage."

https://www.gscene.com/news/transgender-news/trans-miss-universe-hopeful-pulls-out-of-competition/

24/01/2025

Dine With The Stars, featuring a glittering line-up of top talent at your table, to raise funds for local HIV charity Lunch Positive.

Davina Sparkle Events

Dine With The Stars, a gala charity dinner in aid of local HIV charity Lunch Positive, will take place in the Paganini Ballroom of the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton on Thursday, March 20 from 7.30pm & #8…

24/01/2025

For the very first time, the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Taliban leaders for homophobic and transphobic persecution.

https://www.gscene.com/news/international-news/international-criminal-court-seeks-arrest-warrants-against-taliban-leaders-for-homophobic-and-transphobic-persecution/

24/01/2025

After almost two years, detectives investigating the death of ‘legendary’ drag queen Heklina, who was found dead in Soho in 2023, have released CCTV of three people they wish to speak to in relation to the case, in the hope they may hold vital clues to the drag queen’s final hours.

https://www.gscene.com/news/community-news/detectives-investigating-the-death-of-a-legendary-drag-queen-who-was-found-dead-in-soho-have-released-cctv-of-three-people-they-wish-to-speak-to/

24/01/2025

“Residents will live with this for many years to come."

Brighton & Hove City Council has agreed to write off £51million debt owed to the council by Brighton i360.

Brighton & Hove City Council Cabinet members have agreed to write off debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 ahead of a potential sale. At meeting on Thursday, January 23, Cabinet members ag…

24/01/2025

Director Luke Wintour has spoken about his new short film 'Sweetheart', which sees a young man being introduced to London’s secret q***r subculture in 1723.

https://www.gscene.com/arts/film/its-where-drag-in-the-uk-took-hold-in-the-q***r-community-luke-wintour-speaks-about-his-new-short-film-sweetheart/

24/01/2025

Brighton’s kinkiest club Subline returns Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 for a Valentine’s Weekender in aid of s*xual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust.

https://www.gscene.com/outandabout/subline-returns-in-february-for-valentines-weekender-in-aid-of-terrence-higgins-trust/

23/01/2025

23/01/2025

Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the trans musical 'Emilia Pérez', has become the first openly trans woman to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar.

https://www.gscene.com/arts/film/karla-sofia-gascon-becomes-first-openly-trans-woman-to-be-nominated-for-best-actress-oscar/

23/01/2025

A Polish priest has been dismissed by the Vatican after he hosted a “drug-fuelled gay s*x party”.

A Polish priest who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for hosting a “drug-fuelled gay s*x party” has been dismissed by the Vatican. The incident took place in August 2023 in the south of Poland.…

23/01/2025

Relish Theatre has announced its spring 2025 season of three q***r works across theatres in North London will include ACID’S REIGN, starring RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Scarlett Harlett.

https://www.gscene.com/arts/theatre/relish-theatre-announces-acids-reign-a-new-musical-q***ring-and-querying-the-climate-discourse-starring-rupauls-drag-race-icon-scarlett-harlett/