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Rhize Up Fest: Radical Rhizomes to open its doors to general public for the very first time at Brighton’s Ironworks on Sunday, March 24

Graham Robson March 19, 2024

To celebrate 5+ years of creative QTIBPoC communities in Brighton & Hove, Radical Rhizomes is to open its doors for the first time to the general public at Brighton’s Ironworks on Sunday, March 24, showcasing and sharing some favourite activities from its regular programme. Rhize Up Fest is a QTIBPoC-led space open to all allies […]

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Community News

Brighton LGBTQIA+ History Club invites participants of Brighton Trans*formed to celebrate 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking project

Graham Robson March 19, 2024

Picture by: @alonglines In 2014 Brighton Trans*formed set off to record and document the lives and experiences of Brighton & Hove’s trans community. Using writing, memories, oral histories and photography, the project captured a snapshot of the rich variety of trans lives in Brighton & Hove at a moment of significant change for the community. […]

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LGBTQ+ News

OPINION: Robert Brown, a gay man selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for Kemptown Ward by-election, talks to Scene

Graham Robson March 19, 2024

Gay man Robert Brown, who has has been selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for the Kemptown Ward by-election, talks to Scene magazine about the state of Brighton’s ‘gay village’ and the future of Brighton & Hove Pride street parties on St James’s Street. Since standing in the May 2023 local elections, Robert has been working […]

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Pride

Brighton & Hove Pride 2024 announces first ever sober dance tent in collaboration with Sober Bright’Huns with Tonic

Graham Robson March 18, 2024

Brighton & Hove Pride has announced its first ever sober dance tent at this year’s 2024 FABULOSO event at Preston Park, Brighton on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August. Serving the new face of sobriety, the dance tent will provide a sober and safe space for festival goers to enjoy the most of what the […]

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Community

Addressing the Silence: The Urgent Call for Tailored Support for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Violence in Brighton & Hove

March 17, 2024

For LGBTQ+ survivors, having access to support that is affirming, inclusive, and understanding of their unique experiences can be a lifeline in their journey to safety and healing.

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LGBTQ Choirs

Actually Gay Men’s Chorus announce ‘Gays and Dolls’ at Brighton Open Air Theatre in May

Graham Robson March 15, 2024

Join Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (ActuallyGMC) for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on Thursday, May 16 at 7pm. Don’t miss out on surprises and heart-soaring moments as ActuallyGMC celebrates love, acceptance, and self-discovery in a fabulous musical extravaganza! Tickets start from £13.50 – book yours HERE. ActuallyGMC say: “Experience […]

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Community

A Trans Survivor’s Call for Trans-Inclusive Domestic Violence Services: A Personal Perspective

March 15, 2024

For me, accessing trans-inclusive support services was not just about finding refuge from the violence; it was about reclaiming my dignity, my identity, and my sense of worth as a transgender individual.

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Business News

Glamorous Brighton to close its doors

Graham Robson March 13, 2024

Glamorous Brighton, which opened its doors last year – taking over the premises occupied by Le Village – is to close its doors for the final time on Monday, March 18. In a statement published on Facebook, owner Matthew Eason said: “So then! I can now officially announce that Glamorous Brighton will be officially closing […]

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Features

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

Xantippe Steele March 13, 2024

Late March is the Lesbian Lives Conference in Brighton, which aims to highlight the ongoing struggles against homophobia, transphobia and misogyny across the globe. 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 […]

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Features

LGBT Humanists to celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2024

March 13, 2024

This year, LGBT Humanists celebrates a remarkable milestone – its 45th anniversary. For nearly half a century, its volunteers have been a driving force for LGBTQ+ rights, championing compassion, reason, and human rights across the country. But how did it all begin? LGBT Humanists’ story begins in 1976. It was then that Mary Whitehouse, a […]

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