Scene Magazine - September 2022 by Scene Magazine

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Photography by THOMAS KNIGHTS.

Buckle up for #DaleyPop!

Pop music reviews from Dale Melita!

'Barbie Girl’ and Aqua’s iconic album ‘Aquarium’ turns 25 this year

The year marks the 25th anniversary of Aqua's debut album Aquarium and iconic global hit Barbie Girl. This will be celebrated and marked by an exclusive re-release of the album on September 9.

Out to Swim take part in the 85th annual Pier to Pier race

Organised by volunteers of the Brighton Swimming Club, the race is one of the main swimming events in the Brighton calendar.

New name for online support platform for parents and carers of children affected by early childhood trauma

After a period of consultation with users and partners, The Adopter Hub is to be renamed CATCH – Children And Trauma Community Hub.

‘The Oldest Gay in the Village’, George Montague, immortalised on Brighton & Hove Bus

The bus features local legend, gay-rights campaigner and self-proclaimed ‘The Oldest Gay in the Village’, George Montague.

Plans finalised for first phase of restoration for Madeira Terrace

Brighton & Hove City Council's design team has finalised plans for the first phase of restoration for

Madeira Terrace

Queer theatre and cabaret venue

Above The Stag to close its doors

A sad queer theatre closure but hope of a new start

Petition launched to save Bar 7 Crawley

Bar 7 Crawley, the town's only gay bar, has revealed on Facebook that recent planning permission puts the venue at risk.

Tom Daley picks up the baton for LGBTQ+ rights across the Commonwealth

As thousands of athletes prepared to compete on the global stage at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Olympic gold medallist and double world champion diver Tom Daley shone a light on an issue he cares passionately about

Are there more queer Ukrainians in Brighton & Hove?

We received a message from Benjamin and Michael Lemon asking for some information, and we think our readers will be interested, and may be able to help.

Elska Magazine commemorates seven years of celebrating beautiful, ordinary men from across the globe

Over these years the project has been dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of beautiful, ordinary men from LGBTQ+ communities around the world.

Terrence Higgins Trust: "Monkeypox vaccine supplies running low in the UK"

"It’s high time we got a proper grip on the monkeypox response and for that we need to see this taken seriously at the highest level of Government."

Irish Rugby Football Union bans transgender women

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is amending its gender participation policy for the forthcoming season, preventing transgender women from playing contact female rugby.

Legends announces total raised for Brighton Rainbow Fund on Pride Sunday

The traditional Pride Sunday Cabaret Marathon Fundraiser raised a massive £3,000 in six hours.

New survey explores experiences of trans, intersex and gender diverse people during all stages of dying, death and bereavement

Sussex Beacon announces total raised at Brighton showing of 'MAISIE'

"The collection raised almost £170, which is very much appreciated! As mentioned, these funds will help the Sussex Beacon support and care for people living with HIV."

Introducing The Queery - Brighton's newest queer venue

The Queery is not only Brighton’s newest queer venue; it is also a venture with a mission...

The WestEnders to perform at extravaganza in aid of Sussex Beacon

For one night only at The Old Ship Hotel on Wednesday, September 14, musical theatre sensation The WestEnders will be treating Brighton to an unforgettable entertainment extravaganza in aid of local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon.

The Vito Project announces 'Imitations of Life: Deconstructing ‘camp’ in classic Hollywood'

THE VITO PROJECT LGBTQ+ FILM CLUB returns to the Cinema Museum London with a new series of regular Sunday screenings.

Two Brighton businesses raise funds for the Sussex Beacon

The two businesses were Brighton Recreational Club (aka the Railway Club) and the Brighton Box.

Planet Nation returns to support and amplify the sapphic community

A grant of £7,500 has been awarded to Planet Nation to help the new non-profit organisation relaunch and support organisations in reaching their community right from the outset

'This could be our future': TEDx talk by Allsorts CEO now available online

The theme of TEDx Brighton’s 2022 event was 'This could be our future'. Katie was one of the many speakers to take to the stage, and tackled the theme with a view to seeing a world in which LGBTQ+ children and young people are free to be themselves, and why the fight for young LGBTQ+ people is far from over.

Revenge announces total raised for Brighton Rainbow Fund over Pride, and a new year-round initiative

During Brighton & Hove Pride 2022, Club Revenge and R-Bar raised a massive £3,500 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund, which will be distributed to LGBTQ+ charities & organisations in Brighton & Hove

Sussex Beacon to launch new courseMindful Living - from September

This mindfulness course is open to anyone living with HIV in Sussex.

Victims of contaminated blood scandal to be given £100,000 compensation

The UK Government has announced that victims of the contaminated blood scandal will finally receive compensation after a 40-year battle.

Geoffrey Bowden appointed Chair of Healthwatch Brighton & Hove

Healthwatch Brighton & Hove has announced that Geoffrey Bowden has been appointed Chair of the "independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the city".

FEATURE: Queer Love - Keep The Fire Burning

By Jane Sandwood

Ladypat and Boogaloo Stu present 'QUEER HEARTS''

The year-long project will encompass a joint exhibition of new artworks, plus workshop events, and concluding in May 2023 with a cultural exchange between the artists’ home locations of the Isle of Wight and Brighton.

Mermaids launches MANGO - an activist programme

MANGO is a pilot, trans-led, 12-week Activism and Advocacy online programme for gender diverse young people, which will follow principles of building collective power and liberation.

Switchboard publishes 'LISTEN UP!' impact report

A new impact report from Switchboard, the national LGBTQ+ help and support line, has been published to provide insight into what the charity achieved in 2021, and also reflect on how the unexpected events of 2020 affected the communities Switchboard supports, and the ways the charity runs its service.

Ledward Centre announces first Book Club event on September 8

Cherry Fakewell to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon at STAUNCH: A Fright at the Movies at The Curzon on October 1

“Gather round my darlings, for we have a tale of the FORBIDDEN, a story of the FIERCE and a telling of HORRIFIC, GLAMOROUS, TERROR!"

Allsorts Youth Project launches GIDS Pilot Project in Sussex

This new service is available in Sussex for young people & parents/carers of young people who are trans, aged 11-17 (year 7+) and on the waiting list or being seen by the Gender Identity Development Service.

MindOut to hold 'Mindfulness Art Workshop' on Thursday, September 8

Join MindOut for a brand-new in-person workshop.

This first meeting is a Meet the Author event with Adam Macqueen reading extracts from his second Tommy Wildeblood novel, 'The Enemy Within'.

NHS Confederation to draw up trans guide for hospitals

NHS leaders are drawing up a trans guide for hospitals that will include how to fight anti-trans groups and use inclusive language.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Queer plays, an opera and a ballet

In the first of two articles, Brian Butler surveys a feast of queer theatre coming soon.

New film, KINDRED, based on true story of UK’s first openly non-binary parent to adopt a child to feature at Venice International Film Festival

Selected in competition for the 79th Venice International Film Festival (August 31 – September 10), KINDRED is an animated virtual reality story of family and belonging.

MindOut to launch community research report on LGBTQ+ migration to Brighton, mental health and social isolation

Join the LGBTQ+ mental health charity for the launch of its community research report, Pathways between LGBTQ migration, social isolation & distress: liberation, care and loneliness, at Friends' Meeting House in Brighton on Wednesday, September 28 from 11.45am.

CLASSICAL NOTES: Nick Boston tunes into the best classical music

Reviews and previews from classical music columnist, Nick Boston

Brighton Rainbow Fund is open for applications

Help support research into LGBTQ+ experiences of care

Leaving Care with Pride is new research, which aims to address the "dearth in knowledge exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ people leaving care in the UK".

Jill Nalder interviewed by Andrew Flewitt for 'Queer I Am' podcast

The wonderful Jill Nalder has been interviewed by Andrew Flewitt for his Queer I Am podcast, about her new book Love From The Pink Palace; Memories of Love, Loss and Cabaret Through the AIDS Crisis.

SURVEY: Help shape Brighton & Hove

LGBT Switchboard’s future

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is currently developing its next three-year strategy to ensure that the charity is heading in a direction that the community wants.

Have your say on Brighton & Hove City Council's £1 million ‘Family Hubs’ development

Brighton & Hove City Council has launched a consultation on the development of Family Hubs which it says are set to help improve the lives of children and families throughout the city.

Roundabout UK aims to eliminate loneliness in the LGBTQ+ community

Roundabout is the new, free, location-based app which supports all members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies by connecting them to local LGBTQ+ venues, community groups, charities, Prides, and services.

BOOK REVIEW: The Enemy Within by Adam Macqueen

PHOTOGRAPHYPEPPER

IN BRIGHTONPICTURES: & HOVE PRIDE 2022 BY SIMON

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

1 Affinity Bar m

129 St James’s St, BN2 1TH www.facebook.com/AffinityGayBar/ 2 Centre Stage mm 11-12 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL 01273 688 826 www.facebook.com/centrestagebrighton

3 R-Bar m

10 Steine St, BN2 1TE 01273 609777 www.barbroadway.co.uk

4 Bar Revenge m

5-7 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA www.revenge.co.uk

5 Barber Blacksheep m

18 St George’s Rd, BN2 1EB 01273 623408 wwww.barberblacksheep.com

6 Bedford Tavern mm

30 Western St, BN1 2PG 01273 739495

7 Brighton Birdcage m

35 Gloucester Rd, BN1 4AQ 01273 624010

8 Brighton Box m

25 Dukes Lane, Ship Street, BN1 1BG, 01273 722 036

9 Brighton Sauna m

75 Grand Parade, BN2 9JA 01273 689966

www.thebrightonsauna.com

10 Brighton Tavern m

99-100 Gloucester Rd, BN1 4AP 01273 680365

11 Bulldog m

31 St James’s St Mews, BN2 1RF

12 Camelford Arms mm

30-31 Camelford St, BN2 1TQ 01273 622386

13 Charles Street Tap mm

8-9 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA 01273 624091 www.charles-street.com

14 Curzon m m

7 Rock St, BN2 1NF, 01273 697054 www.facebook.com/CurzonBarBrighton/ 15 Dental Health Spa m

14–15 Queens Rd, BN1 3WA 01273 710831

www.dentalhealthspa.co.uk

16 Engleharts m

49 Vallance Hall, Hove St, BN3 2DE 01273 204411

www.engleharts.co.uk

17 Fallen Angel m

24 Grafton St, BN2 1AQ

18 Grosvenor Bar m

16 Western St, BN1 2PG 01273 438587

19 HITZone Hove m

Unit 23, Waterside House, Basin Rd N, Hove, BN41 1UY, 07832 022002 www.facebook.com/hitzonehove/

20 Legends Bar, Club & Hotel mmm

31-34 Marine Parade, BN2 1TR 01273

624462 www.legendsbrighton.com

21 Marine Tavern mm 13 Broad St, BN2 1TJ 01273 681284 22 Nautilus Lounge m 129 St James’s St, BN2 1TH www.nautiluslounge.com

23 New Steine Hotel & Bistro mmm 12a New Steine, BN2 1PB 01273 681546 www.newsteinehotel.com

24 Nice ’n’ Naughty m 32 St James’s St, BN2 1RF www.nicennaughty.co.uk

25 Paris House mm

21 Western Rd, BN3 1AF 01273 724195

26 Prowler m

112-113 St James’s St, BN2 1TH, 01273 603813 www.prowlerpoppers.co.uk

27 Queen’s Arms m

7 George St, BN2 1RH www.theqabrighton.com

28 Railway Club m

4 Belmont, Dyke Rd, BN1 3TF 01273 328682

29 Regency Tavern mm

32-34 Russell Sq, BN1 2EF 01273 325 652

30 Revenge m

32-34 Old Steine, BN1 1EL www.revenge.co.uk

31 Three Jolly Butchers mm

59 North Rd, BN1 1YD 01273 608571

32 Trading Post & Cup of Joe’s mmm

28 St George’s Rd, BN2 1EE 01273 698873

33 Velvet Jacks mm

50 Norfolk Sq, BN1 2PA http://tinyurl.com/VelvetJacks

34 Lé Village mm

2-3 High St, BN2 1RP 01273 681634

35 Zone m

33 St James’s St, BN2 1RF www.zonebrighton.co.uk

Key

m Bars/Pubs

m Food

m Clubs

m Hotels

m Legal Services

m Cafes

m Shopping

m Fitness/Health

m Sauna