LGBT+
Pro-Palestine activists hold silent die-in to protest Birmingham Pride “genocide” sponsorship
Staff Reporter
May 25, 2024
Dozens of pro-Palestine demonstrators staged a powerful protest in Birmingham today (May 25) to coincide with the Birmingham Pride parade amid controversy over the event's headline sponsor. The West Midlands…
LGBT+ groups announce renewed calls for Birmingham Pride boycott amid ongoing Gaza crisis
Staff Reporter
May 23, 2024
LGBTQ+ groups have renewed calls for a boycott of Birmingham Pride this weekend in response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Activists are urging members of the community to boycott…
Channel 4 revive student trainee programme for Joe Lycett late-night show
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Channel 4 have today announced the return of the hugely successful Trainee Programme on the second series of Late Night Lycett, which returns this spring. Award-winning comedian Joe Lycett and…
IN PICTURES: World Aids Day 2023 vigil held in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
December 1, 2023
A vigil was held in Birmingham this evening to mark World Aids Day, remembering the lives lost to HIV and AIDS, and celebrating the lives of all who have been…
Remembering the late dedicated HIV activist Tom Matthews this World Aids Day 2023
Selbin Kabote
December 1, 2023
A few months before Tom Matthews passed on in 2022, I met him at our usual meeting venue, a pub in Birmingham city centre for a cup of coffee and…
Comedy play exploring gay relationships, promiscuity and AIDS crisis to run at Crescent Theatre in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
June 2, 2023
A bittersweet comedy about a group of gay men coming to terms with AIDS is coming to Birmingham in July. Written by the late Brummie playwright Kevin Elyot, the multi-award winning…
Birmingham Pride embraces greater inclusivity as migrant communities feel “safe and welcome”
Staff Reporter
May 28, 2023
Thousands of people descended on Birmingham city centre this Bank Holiday weekend to attend one of the country's biggest LGBTQ+ festivals, with a special focus on providing sanctuary to individuals…
100,000 people expected to descend on Birmingham city centre for Pride celebrations
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023
Birmingham Pride organisers are expecting 100,000 people to line the city centre streets this weekend for the city's rainbow parade, ahead of the three-day LGBTQ+ festival. Headlined by pop band the…
Queer variety market to pop-up at The Flapper this weekend
Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023
An LGBTQ+ friendly market showcasing at least 15 local traders will be popping up at The Flapper in Birmingham this weekend. Presented by independent creative trader Queerringz, the 'Shop Queer' pop-up…
Celebrity DJ Fat Tony to share struggles with drug addiction at Birmingham book signing
Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023
A notorious disc jockey who is friends with Elton John and DJ'd at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding is sharing his personal journey with addiction, rehab and recovery in Birmingham this month. DJ…