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“Lesbians brought the rage and the riots to Brighton.” The very Lesbian History of Brighton

Xantippe Steele October 8, 2024

The idea of lesbianism and womanhood, how the two interconnect, has always fascinated me. I always felt that my experience of womanhood was completely altered by my attraction to women. Due to the heteronormative society we live in, I had to deconstruct and rewrite my own definition of womanhood before I felt like I truly […]

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Music

Brighton electronic alt-pop duo LADSCLUB are back with new single HEARTSTOP

Dale Melita October 4, 2024

Fresh from their UK summer shows across the UK (including Brighton Pride in August) LADSCLUB are ready to unleash their first new material since they released their debut album in March (omg where has this year gone?!) HEARTSTOP is a pulsating slice of electronic disco, everything you have come to expect from the LADS – […]

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Pride

Brighton & Hove Pride cancels this weekend’s Pride Dog Show due to expected hot weather

Graham Robson August 29, 2024

Brighton & Hove Pride has cancelled its upcoming Pride Dog Show – a staple of the city’s calendar – due to expected hot weather this weekend. Organisers wrote on Instagram they had “regretfully” taken the decision for “health and safety reasons”. “The weather is forecast to be extremely hot this weekend,” they said. “It’s not […]

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Interviews

National treasure Maisie Trollette celebrates 91st birthday

Graham Robson August 15, 2024

Scene wishes national treasure David Raven aka Maisie Trollette a very happy 91st birthday today, with a peek back at an interview given to Brian Butler. It’s difficult to think of another drag artiste who can, in the space of an hour or so chatting in his garden flat in Kemptown, get ballet star Rudolf […]

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Pride

Pride and Pooches: Get ready for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual canine extravaganza

Graham Robson August 9, 2024

Get ready for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual canine extravaganza on Saturday, August 31, in partnership with Coastway Vets! This pawsome event, which is all about celebrating our furry best friends, will be filled with fun, laughter, and tail-wagging excitement as dog lovers pamper their pooches and enjoy barking good times. Whether you’re a dog […]

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Pride

“As the glitter settles, the memories of this extraordinary weekend will continue to unite us all.” Brighton & Hove Pride destination sponsor New Orleans shows city’s Pride event a lot of love

August 6, 2024

This past weekend, Brighton & Hove exploded into a rainbow of colour, as the city celebrated its most spectacular Pride festival yet! With this year’s theme of ‘JOY’, hundreds of thousands of fabulous folks lined the streets to show their support, solidarity and allyship and celebrate the glittering parade. New Orleans & Company were delighted […]

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Pride

Brighton & Hove abuzz with excitement as it dons rainbow colours and prepares for a weekend of Pride celebrations

Graham Robson August 2, 2024

Brighton & Hove Pride, the city’s biggest and brightest event celebrating the diversity, joy and unity of our LGBTQ+ communities, takes place on Saturday, 3 August and Sunday, 4 August. The main events get underway on Saturday with the Pride Community Parade setting off from Hove Lawns at 11am, followed by the FABULOSO celebrations in […]

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Pride

Macmillan Cancer Support to march in support of LGBTQ+ communities in Brighton & Hove

Graham Robson August 2, 2024

This Saturday will see the Macmillan Cancer Support team from the Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton join the thousands of people celebrating Brighton & Hove Pride. Speaking about the importance of this event, Macmillan Information Services Manager, Matthew Jarvis, said: “Being a part of the Brighton & Hove Pride celebrations is  so important to us […]

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Music

London’s Brandy X & Rhian! release sexy summer single “Vitamin D”

Dale Melita August 2, 2024

London based pop artist Rhian! joins forces with Brandy X on Vitamin D. The single was written and produced by Rhian! and Massimo Braghieri and recorded at Intonoise Studio in London. Vitamin D was inspired by late nights out on the LGBTQ+ club scene in London. Hypnotic production elements and a naughty bassline serve as the perfect foundation for the […]

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