Scene magazine - April 2022 by Scene Magazine

Trans Pride Brighton & Hove announces T-shirt

Design Competition

Trans Pride are asking trans and non-binary artists to submit a design for a T-shirt around the theme of Out in the World to recognise Trans Pride returning to an in-person event on Saturday, July 16.

#DALEYPOP by Dale Melita

It's back, bitches!

Chris Jepson's 'Modern Love' is a winner in GREAT Britain's national comp

The subjects of Chris' image Modern Love are George Montague, 'The Oldest Gay in the Village', and his husband of 25 years, Somchai.

Tory MP Jamie Wallis comes out as trans

Jamie Wallis, Conservative MP for Bridgend and Porthcawl, has come out as transgender, making him the UK's first openly trans member of Parliament.

ART MATTERS: Enzo Marra shines a light on the work of Graham Dean

Graham Dean is a painter who utilises watercolour to create imagery whose painterly ability is equally matched by the presence exerted by the resulting scene dried into the paper.

REVIEW: Beautiful @ Theatre Royal

The all singing, all dancing, musical instrument playing young cast give us a fine engaging performance with some stand out singing and dancing from this well rounded ensemble.

30 YEARS OF SUSSEX BEACON

Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has launched a series of community and fundraising activities, commemorating 30 years since the foundation stone was laid at its main centre.

) Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has launched a series of community and fundraising activities, commemorating 30 years since the foundation stone was laid at its main centre.

The Sussex Beacon was established in 1992, in response to a major need from the Brighton and greater Sussex communities, during the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s and ‘90s. Although the nature of care and support required has changed over the years, including people ageing with HIV, the charity stresses that the need to provide support to people living with HIV remains as vital as ever.

Originally functioning as a hospice to care for people at the end of their lives, the Sussex Beacon has seen its role change to now being a place where those living with HIV come to receive support to regain their sense of independence and to improve their health & wellbeing, via both inpatient and community resources.

Bill Puddicombe, Executive Director of the Sussex Beacon said: “So many services like the Sussex Beacon have gone in the last 10 years, largely due to cuts in public funding. We are proud that we have been able to continue our model of care, combining inpatient and community services, demonstrating a range of services that are very much in demand by people living with HIV.

“As a result of our work across Sussex, particularly Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas, the Sussex Beacon has become a much loved and respected part of the community. Our fundraising team have commented how members of the public often approach them at events, relating anecdotes and situations where the Beacon has helped loved ones in the past. These are very personal, sometimes very emotional stories, which remind us just how valued the Sussex Beacon actually is”.

A community hub in its own right, the Sussex Beacon’s St James’s Street shop now features a major in-store display, highlighting 30 years of memorabilia. Containing original plans, photos, newsletters dating as far back as 1992, members of the public are invited to leave messages on a special noticeboard. This will enable previous service users, their family and friends and supporters to relate their own stories and memories of the Sussex Beacon. If you have your own stories/photos you’d like to share, email fundraising@sussexbeacon. org.uk.

As part of the celebrations, the Sussex Beacon has produced an exclusive limited edition 30th Anniversary pin badge that customers will receive when spending £30 or more within their shops (St James’s Street or London Road).

With demands for its services as great as ever, the Sussex Beacon is inviting all individuals, supporters, and businesses within Brighton to join them in celebrating their 30th Anniversary throughout the year, so that they can continue to raise much needed funds, assisting their essential work with people living with HIV.

D For more info on the Sussex Beacon, visit: www.sussexbeacon.org.uk

BILL PUDDICOMBE

Themed sessions with LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut

MindOut, the LGBTQ+ mental health charity, has lots of new themed sessions through its online support service coming up.

Peter Tatchell stages protest at Commonwealth Day service

Peter Tatchell threatened with arrest when he tried to stage a one-person silent peaceful protest for LGBTQ+ rights outside Westminster Abbey.

Brighton & Hove Pride announces spring shows for Pride at the Ironworks

Pride announces loads of new shows from April to June.

Trans Voices, the UK’s first pro trans+ choir, launches with documentary

NOUS Collective announces the official launch of Trans Voices, the UK’s first professional trans+ choir, co-founded by artists Anil Sebastian and Coda Galabov.

Peter Storrow, former publisher of Gscene, has died

Peter Storrow, former publisher of Gscene magazine, has died after a short illness.

Chris Jepson's 'The Identity Project' goes global!

Photographer Chris Jepson announces The Identity Project is going global with a week's residency in a gallery in Paris to shoot French portraits for the project.

Elska presents the men of LGBTQ+ Montréal, Canada

Elska Magazine, a publication dedicated to sharing the bodies and voices of LGBTQ+ communities around the world, has put the spotlight on Montréal, Québec for its latest issue.

VLOG: ‘Queer I Am’ by Andrew Flewitt (Episode 2)

Andrew Flewitt continues their adventures to discover all they can about LGBTQ+ Brighton & Hove with a visit to the Ledward Centre, and the opening night of the new exhibition We Are Family.

The European gay porn awards are coming...

Organisers of the GRABBY Awards Europe have announced the three-day event in Torremolinos, Spain between April 22-24 will be the "largest gathering of gay adult talent the continent has ever seen".

'MAISIE' documentary wins top award

MAISIE: Britain's Oldest Performing Drag Artiste has won Best Documentary at the Dublin Film Critics' Circle awards.

COLUMN: Glenn Stevens' Top Travel 'Tips'

Glenn Stevens shares his top travel tips!

SPOTLIGHT ON: Johannes Radebe

Brian Butler shines a light on the man who was born to dance!

Dave Pop! creates beautiful mural to Blair Envy at Club Revenge

Local artist Dave Pop! has created a beautiful mural to Blair Envy, which is displayed on the side of Club Revenge at Steine Street in Brighton.

Exeter Pride announces return

Trustees and volunteers working hard behind the scenes are proud to announce that Exeter Pride will be returning in 2022 on Saturday, May 14.

Jason Reid chats to 'VIP artist'

Ebony Rose Dark

Ebony is a deeply passionate artist who seems to always exude pure joy, and I think that’s why I’m fascinated by them…

REVIEW: Is He Musical?

Jude Taylor’s mini musical jumps headfirst into the glittering subculture of Soho Queer clubs of the '30s.

Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill welcomed

The Bill proposes reforms to the Gender Recognition Act, which has enabled trans men and trans women to change the sex listed on their birth certificate.

Donation to the Sussex Beacon on every purchase made.

FILM REVIEW: Dawn, Her Dad And

A beguiling tale of grief, loss, adjustment, prejudice and reconciliation.

Ledward Centre ready to welcome new volunteers

New opportunities for volunteers to join in and help the new LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre grow.

Cabaret at Affinity Bar Brighton raises £1,200+ for Ukraine

Cabaret stars and the community came together at Affinity Bar in Brighton last month to raise funds and collect essential items for the people of Ukraine.

Ask For Clive announces the return of Pub Pride in May

Ask For Clive, a charity combatting LGBTQ+ discrimination in the community and partnering with entertainment venues to become safer, welcome spaces, has announced the second nationwide Pub Pride.

Brighton & Hove Pride supports new LGBTQ+ work for Brighton Fringe 2022

Brighton & Hove Pride has awarded five bursaries to performers/producers in the LGBTQ+ community or allies creating work with an LGBTQ+ narrative for Brighton Fringe 2022.

George Montague, the 'Oldest Gay in the Village', has died

George Montague, who rose to national and international prominence when he took to his mobility scooter and appeared on the Brighton & Hove Pride parade as the 'Oldest Gay in the Village', has died.

Todrick Hall unveils empowering 'Queen' music video

Powerhouse entertainer Todrick Hall has unveiled the blockbuster visuals for Queen – an empowering anthem about self-acceptance and unapologetically celebrating your individuality.

AT HOME WITH HOOTMAN: From ‘The Proposition’ to ‘Lot In Sodom’

What's hot on the box? Michael Hootman tunes into the best and worst TV and film

FILM REVIEW: Rurangi

Trans actor Elz Carrad is the magical glue in Rurangi- a story about identity, acceptance and conflict in a small rural part of New Zealand.

Gay soldier in Ukraine: “If I am captured, they will torture me”

Less than a month ago, Viktor Pylypenko lived a peaceful life raising awareness of gay rights issues in Ukraine. Now he’s on the front line of a war, dodging Russian forces who may be out to capture and kill him.

CLASSICAL NOTES with Nick Boston

Classical music reviews and previews from Nick Boston

Celebrity Cruises launches new initiative to change the meaning of 'all-inclusive' in the travel industry.

Celebrity Cruises has launched a new initiative to change the meaning of 'all-inclusive' in the travel industry.

COLUMN: '80s fashion? It's on its way back!

This year, one of the hottest trends is predicted to be a revival of the fashions of the era that brought us fishnet stockings, legwarmers, shoulder pads, and high-waisted bikinis: the 1980s

Cin Cin restaurant in Hove chooses Sussex Beacon as charity partner

Cin Cin, an Italian restaurant on Western Road, adjacent to Palmeira Square in Hove, have announced HIV charity the Sussex Beacon as their official charity partner for the coming year.

Queer club night Traumfrau to pres 'Spring of Love' at Ironworks Studios

Shed your winter coats, dust the cobwebs, mend your broken hearts, smell the flowers and the pheromones, and join Traumfrau to celebrate the season of love and dopamine on the dancefloor

Pride in Gloucestershire becomes first UK Pride to go on summer tour

Where Pride organisations will typically hop on a bus to visit each town, Pride in Gloucestershire will be the first Pride in the UK to host a series of mini Pride events at each location in its county.

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus presents 'Divas!'

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) returns to St George’s Church for the Brighton Fringe on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, presenting the "mother of all reality shows" – Divas!.

REVIEWS: All that Jazz

Simon Adams reviews the jazz albums hitting the high notes…

Actually Gay Men's Chorus announce tribute to Queen Elizabeth II - 'Nobody Does It Better'

Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) will be offering their very own birthday tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

Forty-four community food groups call for action on cost of living crisis

A coalition of 44 community food groups in Brighton & Hove is this week calling on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to implement a 12-point package of measures to address food poverty in the city.

OPINION: 'The Uncertainty of the Displaced'

Jason Thomas-Fournillier from RAS Voice, a group of refugees and asylum seekers who are campaigning to change the asylum system in the UK, shares his concerns on the UK government's Nationality and Borders Bill

Healthwatch Brighton & Hove's Mental Health & Accommodation survey

Healthwatch Brighton & Hove would like to hear about any support you are receiving from health and social care services and your experience of support in your accommodation.

Legends to sponsor Cabaret Big Top at We Are Fabuloso for Brighton & Hove Pride’s 30th Anniversary

Brighton & Hove Pride has announced LGBTQ+ venue Legends will once again sponsor the Cabaret Big Top, which is the sequinned sensation at the heart of We Are Fabuloso in Preston Park, for Pride's 30th Anniversary in August.

Worthing Pride to return in 2022 with Duncan James, Five, Liberty X, N-Trance and Betty Boo

Pride returns to Worthing on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 following a lengthy but successful licensing application process.

Parable Dance launches across the pond

A Brighton-based community interest company who have carved out a successful reputation with their work around the UK, have announced the launch of a sister company in New York.

Marlborough Productions announces 'New Queers on the Block 2022' commissioned artists

Marlborough Productions has selected four LGBTQ+ artists – Rowdy SS, Tammy Reynolds, Whiskey Chow and Estabrak – for its flagship artist development programme

Brighton & Hove City Council to 'make public art a priority'

New guidance to encourage developers to incorporate public art into new city developments at the earliest design stages, is being considered

New app launches for those seeking LGBTQ+ support

Jake Hambleton and Graham Reese have cofounded RoundaboutUK, a free app to act as a one stop shop for those seeking sources of LGBTQ+ support.

Ledward Centre launches 'Make Your Mark' CrowdFunder campaign

The Ledward Centre, the new LGBTQ+ centre in Jubilee Street, has launched a campaign to raise funds to complete the first phase of the fit out, the café-lounge, kitchen and servery.

New telephone befriending to help battle loneliness among LGBTQ+ older people

National charity Re-engage is launching a free telephone befriending service for older LGBTQ+ people who are especially vulnerable to loneliness, given decades of stigma and discrimination.

Model: Linda Bacardi • Photographer: Simon Pepper

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SERVICES DIRECTORY

LGBTQ+ Services

l Allsorts Youth Project

Youth Groups and One-to-One Support for LGBTQ+ young people under 26 (in-person & online). Weekly sessions 01273 721211 or email info@ allsortsyouth.org.uk allsortsyouth.org.ukk

l Brighton & Hove Police

Report all homophobic, biphobic or transphobic incidents to: 24/7 assistance call police on 101 (emergencies 999) Report online at: www.sussex. police.uk

LGBT team (not 24/7) email: LGBT@sussex.pnn. police.uk

l Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard

• LGBT Older People’s Project

• LGBT Health and Inclusion Project

• LGBTQ Disability & Neurodiversity Project

• Rainbow Café Project: support for LGBT+ people with dementia

• Trans and Non-Binary Link Project

• LGBT Grief Encounters Project

• Volunteering opportunities, call Riley 07599 434057

Helpline hours: Wed & Thur, 7–9.30pm; trans-only webchat on Sun 3–5pm: call 01273 359042 or email info@switchboard.org.uk or helpline@ switchboard.org.uk Webchat www.switchboard. org.uk/helpline. www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton Office Number: 01273 234009

l Brighton OneBodyOneFaith Brighton sexuality, gender, & faith Group. Meets monthly. Contact: Nigel Nash nigelnash@me.com. www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk

l Brighton Women’s Centre Info, counselling, drop-in space, support groups admin@Womenscentre.org.uk or visit www. womenscentre.org.uk

l Lesbian & Gay AA

12-step self-help programme for alcohol addictions: Sun, 7.30pm, Chapel Royal, North St, Btn (side entrance). 01273 203 343 (general AA line). www. alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

l LGBTQ+ Cocaine Anonymous

Meeting every Tues 6.30-8pm, 6 Tilbury Pl, Brighton, BN2 0GY, CA isn’t allied with any outside organisation, and neither endorses or opposes any causes. Helpline 0800 6120225, www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk www.sussexcocaineanonymous.co.uk

l LGBTQ+ NA Group

Brighton-based LGBTQ+ (welcomes others) Narcotics Anonymous group every Tue 6.30–8pm, Millwood Centre, Nelson Row, Kingswood St. 0300 999 1212

l LGBT+ Meditation Group

Meditation & discussion, every 2nd & 4th Thur, 5.30–7pm, Anahata Clinic, 119 Edward St, Brighton. 07789 861 367 or www.bodhitreebrighton.org.uk

l Lunch Positive

Lunch club for people with HIV. Meet/make friends, find peer support in safe space. Every Fri, noon–2.30pm, Community Room, Dorset Gdns Methodist Church, Dorset Gdns, Brighton. Lunch £1.50. 07846 464 384 or www.lunchpositive.org

l MCC Brighton

Inclusive, affirming space where all are invited to come

as they are to explore their spirituality without judgement. 01273 515572 or info@mccbrighton.org.uk www.mccbrighton.org.uk

l MindOut

Independent, impartial services run by and for LGBTQ people with experience of mental health issues. 24 hr confidential answerphone: 01273 234839 or email info@mindout.org.uk and out of hours online chat www.mindout.org.uk

l Navigate

Social/peer support group for trans, non-binary & intersex, AFAB, FTM, transmasculine & gender queer people. Every 2nd Friday of the month from 6-8pm (currently on Zoom) at Possability Place, Windlesham Venue, BN1 3AH (formerly Space for Change). navigatebrighton.co.uk

l Peer Action

Regular low cost yoga, therapies, swimming, meditation & social groups for people with HIV. contact@ peeraction.net or www.peeraction.net

l Rainbow Families

Support group for lesbian and/or gay parents. 07951 082013 or info@rainbowfamilies.org.uk. www.rainbowfamilies.org.uk

l Rainbow Hub

Information, contact, help and guidance to services for LGBT+ communities in Brighton, Hove and Sussex at Rainbow Hub drop in LGBT+ one-stop shop: 93 St James Street, BN2 1TP, 01273 675445 or visit www.therainbowhubbrighton.com

l Some People

Social/support group for LGB or questioning aged 14-19, Tue 5.30-7.30pm, Hastings. Call/text Kerrie Tolley-Cloke 07874 637593 or email somepeople@ eastsussex.gov.uk

l TAGS – The Arun Gay Society

Social Group welcome all in East & West Sussex Areas. Call/Text 07539 513171. More info: www.tagsonline. org.uk

l Victim Support

Anyone seeking help can contact our free 24/7

Supportline number on 0808 16 89 111 or get in touch via the website www.victimsupport.org.uk. A range of tools to help people cope and move forwards after crime can be found at www.mysupportspace.org.uk/moj

l The Village MCC

LGBTQ+ affirming church worship and pastoral care in Kemptown. See www.thevillagemcc.org, or call 07476 667353 for details.

HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment Services

l AVERT

Sussex HIV & AIDS info service 01403 210202 or confidential@avert.org

l Brighton & Hove CAB HIV Project Money, benefits, employment, housing, info, advocacy. Appointments: Tue-Thur 9am-4pm, Wed 9am-12.30pm Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, Brighton Town Hall. 01273 733390 ext 520 or www. brightonhovecab.org.uk

l Clinic M

Free confidential testing & treatment for STIs including HIV, plus Hep A & B vaccinations. Claude Nicol Centre, Sussex County Hospital, on Weds from 5-8pm. 01273 523388 or www.brightonsexualhealth.com

l Community HIV Specialist Service

NHS nursing team supporting patients with HIV in the community and offering free HIV training for groups across Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. www.

sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/hiv

l Lawson Unit

Medical advice, treatment for HIV+, specialist clinics, diet & welfare advice, drug trials. 01273 664 722

l The Martin Fisher Foundation

STI HIV self-testing kits via digital vending machines available from: Jubilee Library, Wellsbourne Centre, Portland Road (between Wish Park Surgery and Kamson’s Pharmacy), BMEC Partnership Centre, Prowler and Brighton Sauna. www. themartinfisherfoundation.org

l Substance Misuse Service

Brighton & Hove Recovery Service manages and delivers the adult drug and alcohol services for the city. Change Grow Live (CGL) provides tailored support to adults in Brighton & Hove who identify as LGBTQ+. CGL offers 1-to-1 support, a variety of online and face to face groups. They offer LGBTQ+ specific groups via the peer-led Speakout group and have established links with a wide range of LGBTQ+ services. To refer to the service, email brighton.info@cgl.org.uk or phone 01273 731 900. More info: www.changegrowlive. org/brighton-hove-recovery-service/info

l Sussex Beacon

24-hour nursing & medical care, day care 01273 694222 or www.sussexbeacon.org.uk

l Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove For more info about these free services go to the THT office, 61 Ship St, Brighton, Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm 01273 764200 or info.brighton@tht.org.uk, facebook.com/THTBrighton

For people living with HIV:

• HIV support services: Info, support & practical advice

• Welfare rights advice: find out about benefits

• Counselling from qualified counsellors for up to 12 sessions

Health Promotion in Brighton & Hove: Provides services for men who have sex with men, anyone from African communities, sex workers of any gender, and trans or non-binary people.

• Visit clinic for free fast HIV & STI testing with results in <10 mins

• Free condoms and lube

• Confidential info and advice on sexual health & HIV

• Face2Face for gay/bi men; negotiating sex, chemsex, newly diagnosed

• Tailored support for sex workers, trans people and African communities

• Outreach - say hello online and in person for info, condoms & lube, and HIV/STI testing at Brighton Sauna, Boiler Room Sauna, Amsterdam, Charles Street Tap, and Legends bar. For details please check facebook.com/THTBrighton

l Sexual Health Worthing Free confidential tests & treatment for STIs inc HIVA; Hep vaccinations. Worthing-based 0845 111345645

National Helplines

l National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline at www.galop.org.uk and 0800 999 5428

l Switchboard 0300 330 0630

l Positiveline (Eddie Surman Trust) Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat & Sun 4-10pm 0800 1696806

l Mainliners 02075 825226

l National AIDS Helpline 08005 67123

l National Drugs Helpline 08007 76600

l THT AIDS Treatment 08459 470047

l THT direct 0845 1221200