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A celebration of queer nightlife: 201 Dance Company to release powerful new video set to Brighton & Hove Pride headliner Girls Aloud’s ‘Something New’

Graham Robson July 26, 2024

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 Something New. Over the past few years, the company’s viral videos have captivated audiences with their creativity, flair, and unapologetic camp aesthetic. Each year, the videos […]

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International News

Ghana’s top court upholds law criminalising gay sex ahead of decision whether to introduce even harsher penalties

Graham Robson July 26, 2024

Ghana’s top court has upheld a six-decade-old law criminalising same-sex sexual acts as the west African country awaits another court decision on whether to introduce even harsher penalties in a new bill. The seven-member panel dismissed a lawsuit challenging the law, with presiding Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie saying reasons for the decision will be given later. […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Nigel Farage milkshaken after Chesterfield Pride urges punters to “toss a milkshake” at a cardboard cutout of the Reform UK leader

Graham Robson July 26, 2024

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. Attendees of the Pride event were able to win prizes for hitting different coloured circles on the Nigel Farage cutout, including sweets and Stand up […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King react to long-standing lesbian rumours

Graham Robson July 26, 2024

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 That Make Us podcast, the TV personalities and long-time best friends addressed longstanding rumours that they’ve been hiding the true nature of their relationship. “You […]

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Pride

Sign up now for the Big Pride Beach Clean

Graham Robson July 25, 2024

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. Brighton & Hove Pride say: […]

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International News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocks gay pro-Palestinian protestors in a speech to Congress

Graham Robson July 25, 2024

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 attack against communities in southern Israel. “Some of these protesters hold up signs proclaiming ‘Gays for Gaza,’” said Netanyahu. “They might as well hold up […]

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Community News

Brighton Box Gallery to raffle framed photo of legendary performer Miss Jason for the Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson July 25, 2024

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 Sussex Beacon.The photo, created by Brighton & Hove-based photographer Simon Pepper, […]

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Exhibitions

Lucy Le Brocq presents new project at ONCA Gallery during Brighton & Hove Pride, which explores queer identity

Graham Robson July 24, 2024

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+ community. This visually intimate photography exhibition, which is part of ONCA’s Associate Artist Programme and is a response to an open call exploring the theme […]

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Film

Queer singer-songwriter Omar Apollo to make acting debut in Queer, a new film based on William S Burroughs’ semi-autobiographical novel

Graham Robson July 24, 2024

Queer singer-songwriter Omar Apollo is to make his acting debut in Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming film Queer, based on William S Burroughs‘ 1985 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name , which is set in Mexico City in the 1940s. Omar will star opposite Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey in Queer, which follows the story of Lee […]

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