Scene Magazine - May 2022 by Scene Magazine

Israeli LGBTQ+ film, THE SWIMMER, to be released in cinemas

Peccadillo Pictures has announced Adam Kalderon's film THE SWIMMER will be released in selected cinemas on May 5 and on DVD and On Demand on May 16.

Carly Rae Jepsen to headline Bristol Pride on Saturday, July 9

Bristol Pride has announced that Canadian singer-songwriter and Grammy Award nominee Carly Rae Jepsen is to headline the LGBTQ+ charity’s Pride Day event on Saturday, July 9.

Gay brain tumour patient launches podcast

The podcast series explores what it is like to live with brain cancer.

BRIGHTON FRINGE: 'Quilt and Croissant' by Geoff Saunders

Quilt and Croissant, a comic monologue about a gay couple who open up a seaside B&B, will make its debut at Brighton Fringe from May 6-8.

Andy Baldwin, Chair of Peer Action, has released a statement on the future of the grassroots charity

Peter Tatchell: "A ban that excludes trans people is not a ban at all"

The UK government has insisted it will ban so-called conversion therapy for gay or bisexual people in England and Wales - but not for transgender people. This announcement comes hours after it said it would drop the ban entirely.

FREE business journalism course for underrepresented voices

B2B publisher Raconteur has launched the New Voices programme, a free initiative to help unpublished writers from underrepresented communities break into business journalism.

Terrence Higgins Trust's Ribbon Walk Brighton raises over £8,000

Ribbon Walk Brighton, organised by HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, raised over £8,000 last month

Over 80 LGBTQ+ / HIV organisations pull out of government’s planned international LGBT conference

The groups have pulled out of the Safe To Be Me conference due to the government's u-turn on banning trans conversion therapy.

Opt-out HIV testing launches at Royal Sussex County Hospital’s Emergency Department

All patients who attend A&E at Royal Sussex County Hospital will now be screened for HIV when having routine blood tests, unless they choose to opt out.

Feature on the cover of Scene magazine - 'Out & About'

Are you an LGBTQ+ drag performer, musician, comedian, community changemaker... ? If so we'd love to hear from you!

Queer East Film Festival announces programme for its third edition in May

Queer East Film Festival, which shows rarely seen queer cinema from East and Southeast Asia, has announced the full programme for its third edition, which runs from May 18 to 29 in London

Bourne This Way, the LGBTQ+ parents' support group, made Community Interest Company

The Eastbourne-based group for LGBTQ+ parents and their children has been made a Community Interest Company, which means it exists to benefit the community rather than private shareholders.

Hackney Brewery to re-release charity beer, Unicorn Rodeo

A portion of the proceeds from the beer will be donated to Switchboard, the LGBTQ+ helpline

REVIEW: The Rise and Fall of Little Voice @ Theatre Royal Brighton

Jim Cartwright's hit play gives us a charming fairytale of an evening, but like most fairy tales it's a play about being Grimm up'north...

LGBT Youth Scotland report finds 'life getting worse' for LGBTQ+ young people

A major new report by LGBT Youth Scotland has found that the number of LGBTQ+ young people who find Scotland a good place to live has decreased over the past five years.

Queer/in/g Nature exhibition by Socially Engaged Art Salon at Ledward Centre

The exhibition, at the Ledward Centre in Brighton, is part of Brighton Festival and opens Saturday, May 7, 3-7pm.

CLASSICAL NOTES: Nick Boston tunes into the best classical music

Reviews and previews from classical music columnist, Nick Boston

Pride Run 10k to return to London on Saturday, September 17

Get your running shoes on for Pride Run 10K, known for its fun and inclusive atmosphere, at London's Victoria Park on Saturday, September 17 at 11am

REVIEW: Lillias White Sings Broadway @ The Crazy Coqs

Brian Butler worships at the court of Broadway Royalty

Allsorts Youth Project launches resource: 'Allsorts of Visibility: Celebrating South Asian LGBT+ People'

LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, has launched a brand-new resource, Celebrating South Asian LGBT+ People.

BRIGHTON FRINGE: Lachlan Werner's 'Voices of Evil'

Ventriloquism as you’ve never seen before... a hilarious sell-out queer horror.

AT HOME WITH HOOTMAN: From 'YellowJackets' to 'Hard Cell'

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

REVIEW: 'Sidney Fox’s Crime' @ Above

The Stag

Brian Butler finds a true-life queer crime story totally gripping

LGBTQ+ journalists urged to share career experiences for new project

LGBTQ+ journalists are being urged to come forward and discuss their experiences in the media for the new Journalist Like Me project

BRIGHTON FRINGE: After The Echo @ the Old Market

After The Echo, a queer-made physical theatre show by Dutch mime duo DeRonde/Deroo, will be taking part in this year's Brighton Fringe Festival at the Old Market from May 27-29.

UK Black Pride to return with theme POWER on Sunday, August 14

UK Black Pride, Europe’s largest celebration for African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and Caribbean-heritage LGBTQ+ people, is to return with the theme POWER on August 14.

FILM REVIEW: Upon Her Lips - Butterflies

Brian Butler finds enchantment and apprehension in the latest lesbian film release

National roadshow celebrating UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 set to visit Hove

The free Roadshow on Saturday, June 25 will offer visitors to Brighton & Hove an introduction to football, with a chance to learn new football skills and tricks as well as try matchday presenting and interviewing in a special BBC studio.

Greens welcome news of NHS plans to open Gender Identity Clinic in Sussex

Green councillors have celebrated news that NHS England are intending to open a Gender Identity Clinic in Sussex by the end of the year.

Queer doc 'A Sexplanation' to be available to download from June 6

Flynn Studios, in association with Herra Productions, has confirmed that award-winning documentary, A Sexplanation, will be available on digital download from June 6 in the UK and Ireland.

COLUMN: Exploring safe online dating for the LGBTQ+ community

Exploring safe online dating for the LGBTQ+ community by Jane Sandwood

London Trans+ Pride to return

London Trans+ Pride has announced the event is set to make a return this year in the form of a protest march on Saturday, July 9, which will “celebrate the memory of trans lives taken and uphold the next generation of trans revolutionaries”.

Galop launches report on LGBTQ+ experiences of sexual violence

A new report released by anti-abuse charity Galop into LGBTQ+ experiences of sexual violence has uncovered that 53% of attacks happened due to the person’s LGBTQ+ identity..

The Clare Project is recruiting!

The Clare Project, which supports transgender, non-binary and gender-variant people in Brighton and across Sussex, is recruiting two paid positions

Soho Theatre and Damsel Productions announce Iman Qureshi’s 'The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs'

Soho Theatre & Damsel Productions announce the eight-strong cast for the premiere of Iman Qureshi’s latest play, The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs.

ART MATTERS: Spotlight on Philip Tyler

This month, Enzo Marra introduces you to the artworks of Philip Tyler; a painter who has already appeared on Sky Portrait Artist of the Year twice.

Run for #TeamBeacon at Brighton Half Marathon 2023

Sussex HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced early bird tickets for the Brighton Half Marathon 2023.

BRIGHTON FRINGE: Eliott Simpson: '(A)Sexy and I Know It' at the Walrus

Comedian Eliott Simpson will be bringing (A) Sexy and I Know It, billed as the UK's first stand-up comedy show focussing on asexuality, to Brighton Fringe from Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8.

Royal British Legion apologises for past LGBTQ+ discrimination

The Royal British Legion has apologised for past 'discrimination' against the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+ war veterans, winning 'praise and thanks' for its decision and its new commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Brighton & Hove City Council introduces rental deposit loan scheme

The employee loan scheme is to support council staff with rental deposits, which will see interest free loans offered to help meet the costs of housing in the city

Alan Bonner releases new album: ‘Before The Half Light - Selected Works’

Fifteen years into his career in music, Alan Bonner is sharing a compilation album of his output as a solo singer-songwriter thus far, giving listeners an in-depth insight and overview into his creative world.

Chris Jepson launches kickstarter for Volume 1 of The Identity Project Zine

Photographer Chris Jepson has launched a Kickstarter campaigner to fund Volume 1 of The Identity Project Zine, which is a selection of portraits of the LGBTQ+ community in Brighton & Hove.

People’s Pride event to launch in Southampton during Pride Month

Organisers of the first ever LGBTQ+ People’s Pride Southampton Party In The Park event have arranged a festival from June 11 to June 12.

TRAVEL: Planning an LGBTQ+ friendly road trip in the United States

Hit the rainbow road with Jane Sandwood

Pride House Podcast launches ahead of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

to sport and LGBTQ+ rights in the Commonwealth.

The Great Escape announces first LGBTQ+ stage for 2022

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ever LGBTQ+ stage

the festival’s

Pride House Podcast is created by the Pride House team and will showcase conversations related

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Baby Queen, Claudia Valentina and NOAHFINNCE will to play

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Brighton Bear Weekend launches 2022 merchandise & ticket sales

Its 2022 merchandise range is now on sale, along with wristbands and tickets for this year’s Bear Weekend taking place from Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17.

Queer Britain to open its doors with 'Welcome to Queer Britain' exhibition on May 5

Queer Britain, the UK's first national LGBTQ+ museum, welcomes the public to visit its first physical home on Thursday, May 5 from 126pm with a photographic display, Welcome To Queer Britain, which will showcase pieces from its photographic collection and previous collaborations with Getty Images, M&C Saatchi London and Levis UK.

#DALEYPOP: Dale Melita serves you bop after bop after bop...

Our resident pop pixie shares his favourite songs and Album of the Month!

Todrick Hall pays homage to the art of vogueing in 'Pre-Madonna'

Todrick Hall has released Pre-Madonna, an uplifting new dance anthem taken, prior to performing at Brighton & Hove Pride on Saturday, August 6.

OPINION: What Do Queers Want?

Jason Thomas-Fournillier on the gay agenda

Brighton Bear Weekend announces 'The Dirty Show' with Ben Zook

The show takes place at The Ironworks Studios in Brighton on Sunday, July 17 from 7.30pm.

Take part in LGBTQ+ Substance Use & Treatment Experiences survey

The research study will explore drug and alcohol use and experiences of treatment in the UK's LGBTQ+ population

Terrence Higgins Trust to pilot new PrEP clinic in Brighton & Hove - PrEP2U

The clinic runs Thur evening between 4-7pm from THT Brighton, 61 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE

Brighton Bear Weekend presents cheque for £4,000 to Brighton Rainbow Fund

The cheque, which represented the proceeds from the 2021 Bear Weekend, was accepted by Maria Baker, a panel member and treasurer of the Brighton Rainbow Fund.

BLAGSS to celebrate 25th Birthday at Grand Brighton on Saturday, June 25

Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society is to celebrate 25 years by throwing a glittering party in the Empress Suite at Grand Hotel Brighton.

Take a stroll on Black Rock boardwalk

A stroll along Brighton’s eastern seafront has taken on a new look, with the opening of a new 850 metre boardwalk.

Global management consulting company Bailey & French donates over £820 to Sussex Beacon

Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced the team at Bailey & French managed to raise more than £270 for the charity at a car boot sale, which the company then double matched, bringing the total to over £820.

New report unpacks key approaches to boosting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the tourism industry

A new report from the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation aims to unpack some of the key approaches to boosting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the tourism industry.

SPOTLIGHT ON Sean Denyer – Acting Out queer stories

Brian Butler talks to Irish Queer theatre pioneer Sean Denyer ahead of his Brighton Fringe return

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PHOTOGRAPHER: JOSEPH FLACK @FLACKERZFOTOS

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

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Scene Magazine - May 2022

Statement on Peer Action's future

The Stag

SERVICES DIRECTORY

LGBTQ+ Services

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