Scene Magazine - June 2022 (South East) by Scene Magazine

REVIEW: Brighton Gay Men's ChorusDivas!

Carole Todd reviews Brighton Gay Men's Chorus' new show

Brighton Bear Weekend saddened by the passing of Mx. Brighton Bear

Brighton Bear Weekend has announced the sad passing of Mx. Brighton Bear 2021, Antoni Fletcher-Goldspink.

Proud and Loud concert to celebrate 50 years of Pride at Royal Albert Hall

Pride In London announces Calum Scott and Hayley Kiyoko will perform at the fundraising event on Saturday, June 4

Talented Art Fair at Brighton Racecourse from Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 3

Talented Art Fair is looking forward to welcoming you to its 5th edition from Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Brighton Racecourse, where you will discover some of the most exciting established and emerging independent artists working today in the UK and overseas, giving you, the art-loving and buying public, the chance to purchase affordable art directly from them in a friendly and relaxed environment.

8,340 food parcels provided to people across East Brighton between April 2021 and March 2022

New figures released by Whitehawk Foodbank have revealed 8,340 emergency food parcels were provided to local people who couldn’t afford the essentials between April 2021 and March 2022, a 5% increase on 2020-21.

Trans Pride Brighton & Hove protest march to start at Jubilee Square

Trans Pride Brighton & Hove has announced this year's protest march on Saturday, July 16 will start at Jubilee Square, outside of Jubilee Library

Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard's LGBTQ+ Housing Conference

Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, in partnership with University of Brighton's Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender, is hosting a solution focused, community-led conference on Thursday, June 30

Heart of Wales Film Festival to put emerging queer filmmakers centre stage

To coincide with Llandovery’s inaugural Pride on Saturday, June 25, Heart of Wales has launched its very own Film Festival, not only giving the market town an opportunity to engage with queer narratives but also breaking down barriers for marginalised talent and putting emerging queer filmmakers centre stage.

Good Law Project’s legal challenge to long-standing trans healthcare delays given permission to proceed to court hearing

Alongside trans-led organisation Gendered Intelligence and four people who have suffered life-altering and, Good Law Project argues, unlawful waits for treatment, Good Law Project applied last December for permission to bring a judicial review against NHS England on six grounds.

Rita Hirani appointed as new CEO of LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut

Blu Hydrangea to headline

Portsmouth Pride on June 11

Portsmouth Pride has announced Blu Hydrangea, current reigning queen of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World, as headliner for the Pride event at Southsea Common on Saturday, June 11.

UK drops from 10th to 14th place in Rainbow Europe Map and Index

According to ILGA Europe, the UK has suffered a significant drop in ranking because the Government is not effectively protecting on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.

With love in the air, and the first proper wedding season for two years getting into full swing, we ask James Thomas, Brighton-based LGBTQ+ wedding celebrant, the question: Why should we pick a humanist wedding?

REVIEW: Alright Bitches @ Above The Stag

Brian Butler finds serious messages in a queer Yumbo romp

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee invite declined by Peter Tatchell - "The Queen has snubbed the LGBTQ+ community for 70 years.”

Peter Tatchell has turned down an official invitation to be one of a handful of 'National Treasures' to take part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 5 outside Buckingham Palace.

Together Co volunteers give thousands of hours of support ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week

Ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week, which runs from June 13 – 17, loneliness charity Together Co has revealed it provided 17,800 hours of support to people in Brighton & Hove over the last year.

Same-sex couples welcome to get married in Hove Methodist Church

“We're delighted that we are now able to welcome same-sex couples for marriage ceremonies."

Platinum Jubilee Party at the Ledward Centre on Sunday, June 5

Dance artist Stuart Waters hosts Jubilee-themed Platinum Project, with free workshops!

REVIEW: Moral Panic @ Conclave

Brian Butler splits his sides at a show about censorship and murder

Switchboard seeks helpline volunteers

The charity seeks Helpline Listening Volunteers to answer calls, emails and webchats from other members of LGBTQ+ communities.

Human rights activist Peter Tatchell wins long-term achievement award for 55 years of campaigning

Human rights activist Peter Tatchell has won the annual Sheila McKechnie Long-Term Achievement Award for 55 years of campaigning

Treasure Island Media launches charity merchandise to benefit gay Ukrainian soldiers

Designed in battle, the clothing bears a secret symbol used by gay Ukrainian troops to identify each other on the front line

Pride in Education conference to 'combat prejudice and champion

LGBTQ+ inclusion'

The international Pride in Education conference returns on Saturday, June 25,

National Volunteers' Week to launch on June 1

National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), which this year has the theme A Time to Say Thanks, is the annual celebration of volunteering

REVIEW: F*ckboys @ Latest Music Bar

Brian Butler re-lives that boy-to-man feeling

Royal Mint unveils rainbow 50p coin to mark 50 years of Pride in the UK

The coin, produced in collaboration with Pride in London, features Pride in London's values of Protest, Visibility, Unity and Equality.

DIVA Power List has arrived, celebrating 100 trailblazers

The DIVA Power List, which celebrates LGBTQI women and non-binary people across screen, music, sport and more, this year includes 100 fabulous trailblazers doing their bit for their community.

Acquittal of police officers in Greek LGBTQ+ activist killing 'beggars belief'

Zak Kostopoulos, queer activist, was brutally beaten by two men after entering a jewellery shop in Athens in 2018. According to Amnesty, footage showed four police officers using unnecessary force to arrest the activist as he lay dying.

Elska shares queer bodies and voices of the men of Bern, Switzerland

This is Elska’s first time in Switzerland

Labour councillor criticises Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council for 'turning blind eye' to Saudi Arabia trip

Labour has criticised the reaction of the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council to news that the CEO of the Royal Pavilion & Museum Trust recently took a trip to Saudi Arabia, as part of Nadine Dorries MP's cultural exchange initiative.

The Ledward Centre is open!

The Ledward Centre, the south of England's only LGBTQ+ centre, has announced the first phase of the fit out is complete, on time and in budget.

Channel 4 reveals Pride at 50 line-up

Channel 4 to mark 50 years of Pride in the UK with a season of landmark programmes and specials.

New data shows 3.1% of people aged 16+ identify as lesbian, gay or bi

The release provides 'experimental statistics' on sexual orientation in the UK in 2020 by region, sex, age, marital or legal partnership status, ethnic group and socio-economic classification, using data from the Annual Population Survey

CLASSICAL NOTES: Nick Boston tunes into the best classical music

Reviews and previews from classical music columnist, Nick Boston

REVIEW: Acting Out's 'Best Served Cold'

Sean Denyer has created a dark gay revenge comedy with more layers than a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee trifle.

Make room for another portion of the fizziest POP tracks from resident pop pixie #DaleyPop

Brighton & Hove Pride ready for lift off!

After two years of not being able to celebrate Pride in our city, Brighton & Hove Pride is excited that normal service will be resumed this summer

Sussex Beacon to mark 30th Anniversary with exhibition at Ledward Centre

The exhibition, which runs from November 21 till December 9, will feature 30 years of photos and memorabilia from the HIV charity.

Gay adult store esmale shares its top five adult travel must haves!

To make sure you make the most of holiday moments, esmale shares some tips of great adult travel toys to take with you.

LGBTQ+ voices amplified in poetry anthology by Barbican and flipped eye

Articulations for Keeping the Light In, an anthology of intimate and personal poetry written by 23 new and alumni members of its Barbican Young Poets programme, will be published by not-for-profit indie press flipped eye publishing on July 14.

The xx's Oliver Sim shares HIV diagnosis at 17 in new song

Oliver Sim of The

has shared on social media he was diagnosed with HIV at just 17.

The Sussex Beacon launches major community campaign - #BeMoreJill

The HIV charity is inviting individuals and businesses in the UK to #BeMoreJill.

LGBTQ+ child sexual abuse victims and survivors 'blamed for their abuse'

Some LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of child sexual abuse were told their identity or orientation was a result of the abuse they experienced, a new report has found.

Lesflicks signs 30 new films during Cannes Film Festival

“We’re proud to shed light on our community"

Turning The Tables: Scene chats to Andrew Flewitt

Scene is in conversation with Andrew Flewitt, who is used to being interviewer rather than interviewee. Andrew is here to tell us about his new Podcast series, Queer I Am, which is launching at the Queens Arms in Brighton on Saturday, July 2.

The Sussex Beacon appoints new trustee - Dr Richard Ma

Dr Ma has more than 20 years of experience as a GP and working in sexual and reproductive health practice.

Artists brighten up 'Brilliant Brighton'!

Brighton's streets have been brightened up for spring and summer with bold and beautiful banners.

Amy Dury is a figurative painter who has had some notable successes in recent years.

YouGov poll shows majority of Welsh people support a ban on trans conversion therapy in Wales

Six in 10 Welsh people (61%) think conversion therapy to change someone’s sexual orientation should be banned, while 57% think conversion therapy to change someone’s gender identity should be banned.

Gay dads launch podcast for parents of kids with disabilities

Diffability follows their challenging journey

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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

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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

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