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✨UK’s longest-running regional LGBTQ+ publication
📬ENQUIRIES: 📧team@scenemag.co.uk
Queer pop star Chappell Roan praised Cyndi Lauper as a “born performer and revolutionary songwriter, a forever fashion icon and a fierce advocate and ally”.
Chappell Roan honours Cyndi Lauper’s LGBTQ+ legacy at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
Pop icon Cyndi Lauper was formally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night (8 November) in Los Angeles, with queer pop star Chappell Roan delivering a tribute that celebrated Laup...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Queer pop star Chappell Roan praised Cyndi Lauper as a “born performer and revolutionary songwriter, a forever fashion icon and a fierce advocate and ally”.
Charles Street Tap said: "We’re going BIG this year at Charles Street Tap – and we mean BAGA big!"
Baga Chipz to headline Charles Street Tap and Queens Arms’ World AIDS Day cabaret fundraiser
Baga Chipz, star of RuPaul's Drag Race, will be joining local cabaret stars for Charles Street Tap and Queens Arms Brighton’s annual World AIDS Day cabaret fundraiser on Monday, 1 December.
Charles S...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Charles Street Tap said: "We’re going BIG this year at Charles Street Tap – and we mean BAGA big!"
Ten Sussex charities received a share of over £100,000 at the event.
LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut awarded £5,000 at 'Angels' Den' event
Sussex-based LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut was awarded £5,000 at an 'Angels’ Den' event at the Brighton i360, organised by Focus Foundation.
Ten Sussex charities received a share of over £100,...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Ten Sussex charities received a share of over £100,000 at the event.
This year December will be magic again! The boys from the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, fresh from their 20th anniversary celebration, return to the Brighton Dome for their winter spectacular, 'Beauty and the Bear', on Saturday, 13 December.
📸 Nick Ford Photography
📸 Nick Ford Photography
Brighton Gay Men's Chorus presents 'Beauty and the Bear' at Brighton Dome
This year December will be magic again! The boys from the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, fresh from their 20th anniversary celebration, return to the Brighton Dome for their winter spectacular, Beauty and...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This year December will be magic again! The boys from the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, fresh from their 20th anniversary celebration, return to the Brighton Dome for their winter spectacular, 'Beauty and the Bear', on Saturday, 13 December.
📸 Nick Ford Photography
📸 Nick Ford Photography
INTERVIEW: Scene Magazine sits down with Brighton cabaret star, Billie Gold.
INTERVIEW: International cabaret performer Billie Gold on lesbian visibility and pride, her fave foodie hangouts in Brighton and t.A.T.u.
"I’m always on a mission to learn more about queer women that came before me, so I think it's so important now that lesbians in music are being championed in a way they weren't before."
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November 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
INTERVIEW: Scene Magazine sits down with Brighton cabaret star, Billie Gold.
Green Party councillors in Bristol clashed with residents over trans rights earlier this week.
Green Party Bristol councillors show solidarity with trans community during heated Council debate
Green Party councillors in Bristol held trans rights banners and Progress Pride flags during a council meeting earlier this week as they clashed with local residents over Trans Rights.
The display fo...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Green Party councillors in Bristol clashed with residents over trans rights earlier this week.
MPact Global announces the return of the International HIV Kiss-In, celebrating queer migrants and people living with HIV at the U.S.-Mexico border through a bold, cross-border demonstration of visibility, rights, and pride.
International HIV Kiss-In returns to United States-Mexico border ahead of World AIDS Day
MPact Global, the global organisation advancing queer health and human rights, has announced the return of the International HIV Kiss-In (Besoton Sidoso Internacional) - a powerful cross-border commun...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
MPact Global announces the return of the International HIV Kiss-In, celebrating queer migrants and people living with HIV at the U.S.-Mexico border through a bold, cross-border demonstration of visibility, rights, and pride.
Nigerian-born and Brussels-based artist Wayne Snow makes a powerful return with his long-awaited third album, Snowdome, out now via Curators.
Wayne Snow returns with new album, Snowdome and world tour dates🌍
Time to get your skeletal pop fix!
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November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Nigerian-born and Brussels-based artist Wayne Snow makes a powerful return with his long-awaited third album, Snowdome, out now via Curators.
One of north London’s only LGBTQ+ venues - and the UK’s only trans-run venue - is celebrating four years in business at a time when trans rights in Britain are under increasing threat.
London's trans-owned Zodiac Bar marks four years in business at a challenging time for LGBTQ+ venues and trans rights
One of north London’s only LGBTQ+ venues - and the UK’s only trans-run venue - is celebrating four years in business at a time when trans rights in Britain are under increasing threat.
Zodiac, locate...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
One of north London’s only LGBTQ+ venues - and the UK’s only trans-run venue - is celebrating four years in business at a time when trans rights in Britain are under increasing threat.
'O Come, All Ye Fabulous' is Rainbow Chorus’s glittering celebration of festive joy and unapologetic fabulousness.
"O Come, All Ye Fabulous": Rainbow Chorus announces its Christmas concert!
Join Brighton & Hove's LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at St George’s Church, Kemptown, for their amazing winter concert.
Step aside, Silent Night - this Christmas, Rainbow Chorus ...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
'O Come, All Ye Fabulous' is Rainbow Chorus’s glittering celebration of festive joy and unapologetic fabulousness.
Following her win, the Democrat said: "Being elected as Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor is deeply meaningful, and I carry that responsibility with pride and humility."
Erica Deuso makes history as Pennsylvania’s first openly trans Mayor
A small borough in Pennsylvania has made history by electing the state’s first openly trans mayor. Erica Deuso, a Democrat, secured a decisive victory in Downingtown, Chester County, defeating Republi...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Following her win, the Democrat said: "Being elected as Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor is deeply meaningful, and I carry that responsibility with pride and humility."
Police have charged a teenager following yet another hate crime incident at Xoko, an LGBTQ+ owned coffee shop in Inverness, which has been targeted at least a dozen times since it opened in July 2021.
Owners of inclusive Inverness cafe defiant after being targeted yet again by anti-LGBTQ+ hate
Police have charged a teenager following yet another hate crime incident at Xoko, an LGBTQ+ owned coffee shop in Inverness, which has been targeted at least a dozen times since it opened in July 2021....
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November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Police have charged a teenager following yet another hate crime incident at Xoko, an LGBTQ+ owned coffee shop in Inverness, which has been targeted at least a dozen times since it opened in July 2021.
Reports suggest that over £1.3 million is owed to freelance artists, producers and performers.
Queer creatives launch fund to support artists affected by collapse of Manchester Pride
A group of creatives affected by the collapse of Manchester Pride have come together to launch the Manchester Pride 2025: Together for Creatives Fund to help hundreds of freelance artists, producers, ...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reports suggest that over £1.3 million is owed to freelance artists, producers and performers.
A new YouGov poll, commissioned by Good Law Project, has revealed that more than a quarter of trans adults in the UK are considering leaving the country within the next decade, citing an increasingly hostile environment and erosion of rights.
Over a quarter of trans people likely to leave UK amid rising hostility
A new YouGov poll undertaken between 23 July and 11 August 2025 has revealed that more than a quarter of trans adults in the UK are considering leaving the country within the next decade, citing an in...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A new YouGov poll, commissioned by Good Law Project, has revealed that more than a quarter of trans adults in the UK are considering leaving the country within the next decade, citing an increasingly hostile environment and erosion of rights.
As mayor-elect, Mamdani has promised to expand gender-affirming care city-wide with over $80million of investment and create an Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs to centralise services related to housing, employment and health.
LGBTQ+ ally Zohran Mamdani elected Major of New York City
In a landmark win signalling a progressive turn for America’s largest city, Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curt...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
As mayor-elect, Mamdani has promised to expand gender-affirming care city-wide with over $80million of investment and create an Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs to centralise services related to housing, employment and health.
The film, 'KICK', captures Nikki Hiltz’s quest to become the first openly trans non-binary athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, while navigating the intense pressures of elite sport and the complexities of identity.
New documentary ‘KICK’ follows trans non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz’s historic Olympic journey
A new documentary, KICK, is set to shine a spotlight on Nikki Hiltz, the American 1,500m runner, as they chase a dream that could make sporting history. The film captures Hiltz’s quest to become the f...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The film, 'KICK', captures Nikki Hiltz’s quest to become the first openly trans non-binary athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, while navigating the intense pressures of elite sport and the complexities of identity.
Brighton & Hove marks World AIDS Day on 1 Dec with music, remembrance, and unity. Local choirs unite-Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, Rainbow Chorus, Resound, and ROX-to share harmony and hope, proving love and community conquer stigma.
Brighton & Hove choirs to unite for World AIDS Day Charity Concert on 1 December
Brighton & Hove will mark World AIDS Day on Monday, 1 December with an evening of music, remembrance and solidarity. The city’s annual Candlelit Vigil at the AIDS Memorial in New Steine Gardens will b...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Brighton & Hove marks World AIDS Day on 1 Dec with music, remembrance, and unity. Local choirs unite-Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, Rainbow Chorus, Resound, and ROX-to share harmony and hope, proving love and community conquer stigma.
Posting images of his injuries, Cameron, who was celebrating his birthday, wrote: “I had a beautiful birthday surrounded by love, yet still came face-to-face with people who chose hate and violence."
Big Brother winner Cameron Cole left with black eye after vicious homophobic attack
Cameron Cole, the winner of Big Brother 2018, has spoken out after being left with a black eye and facial injuries following a shocking homophobic attack while celebrating his birthday.
The 26-year-o...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Posting images of his injuries, Cameron, who was celebrating his birthday, wrote: “I had a beautiful birthday surrounded by love, yet still came face-to-face with people who chose hate and violence."
Cambridge University's oldest women-only college, Newnham, has reaffirmed its commitment to trans inclusivity by continuing to admit students who self-identify as women.
Cambridge University's oldest women-only college, Newnham, stands firm for trans inclusion
Cambridge University's oldest women-only college, Newnham, has reaffirmed its commitment to trans inclusivity by continuing to admit students who self-identify as women - despite a recent Supreme Cour...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Cambridge University's oldest women-only college, Newnham, has reaffirmed its commitment to trans inclusivity by continuing to admit students who self-identify as women.
IN CONVERSATION: Dave Lynn, drag queen of drag queens, speaks to Scene Magazine.
INTERVIEW: The drag queen of drag queens and star of stage and screen, Dave Lynn on becoming a celebrant, MAFS, Paul O'Grady and "pretty police"
"From a very early age I knew I wanted to be in the business."
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November 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
IN CONVERSATION: Dave Lynn, drag queen of drag queens, speaks to Scene Magazine.
LGBT Foundation, the national LGBTQ+ wellbeing and health charity, has launched its second national campaign of the year, celebrating diverse masculinities and showing that "every man is enough".
LGBT Foundation launches national campaign, #ManEnough, to celebrate diverse masculinities
LGBT Foundation, the UK LGBTQ+ wellbeing and health charity, has launched its second national campaign of the year, celebrating diverse masculinities and showing that "every man is enough".
Following...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
LGBT Foundation, the national LGBTQ+ wellbeing and health charity, has launched its second national campaign of the year, celebrating diverse masculinities and showing that "every man is enough".
Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party, is on the brink of making history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, following a strong performance in Wednesday’s national elections.
Rob Jetten poised to make history as Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister
Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party, is on the brink of making history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, following a strong perf...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party, is on the brink of making history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, following a strong performance in Wednesday’s national elections.
A petition has been launched demanding justice for dozens of performers, creatives, and small businesses left unpaid following the sudden collapse of Manchester Pride, one of the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ events.
Pay Your Queers! Petition launched to pay dozens of performers after collapse of Manchester Pride
A petition has been launched demanding justice for dozens of performers, creatives, and small businesses left unpaid following the sudden collapse of Manchester Pride, one of the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ e...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A petition has been launched demanding justice for dozens of performers, creatives, and small businesses left unpaid following the sudden collapse of Manchester Pride, one of the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ events.
Jeremy Corbyn, the MP for Islington North and former Labour leader, is set to swap the political stage for the theatrical one this Christmas, making a surprise cameo in a festive drag pantomime at the Pleasance Theatre in north London.
Jeremy Corbyn to make cameo in North London drag panto
Jeremy Corbyn, the MP for Islington North and former Labour leader, is set to swap the political stage for the theatrical one this Christmas, making a surprise cameo in a festive drag pantomime at the...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Jeremy Corbyn, the MP for Islington North and former Labour leader, is set to swap the political stage for the theatrical one this Christmas, making a surprise cameo in a festive drag pantomime at the Pleasance Theatre in north London.
Trans charity Not a Phase and Trans Pride Brighton will be working together this year to bring trans communities and allies together for the Brighton Vigil to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Thursday, 20 November.
Brighton Vigil to mark Trans Day of Remembrance 2025
Trans charity Not a Phase and Trans Pride Brighton will be working together this year to bring trans communities and allies together for the Brighton Vigil to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Thursday...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Trans charity Not a Phase and Trans Pride Brighton will be working together this year to bring trans communities and allies together for the Brighton Vigil to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Thursday, 20 November.