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US drag superstar Alyssa Edwards to launch brand new UK tour in Birmingham this May
Staff Reporter
March 23, 2023
Drag superstar Alyssa Edwards is heading from Texas to Birmingham this spring to share her life story with a generous dose of camp glamour. Following appearances on the Emmy-Award winning…
Vigil held in Birmingham remembering murdered trans teenager Brianna Ghey
Staff Reporter
February 17, 2023
A vigil has been held in Birmingham's Gay Village this evening to mourn the death of teenage trans girl Brianna Ghey. The 16-year-old - described by her family as a "much-loved" daughter,…
Birmingham vigil to be held honouring murdered trans teenager Brianna Ghey
Staff Reporter
February 16, 2023
A vigil has been planned to take place in Birmingham's Gay Village tomorrow to mourn the death of teenage trans girl Brianna Ghey. The 16-year-old - described by her family as a "much-loved" daughter,…
Inclusive community hub in Birmingham vandalised with homophobic graffiti during LGBT History Month
Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
An LGBTQ+ community hub in the West Midlands has been shockingly vandalised as the UK marks LGBT History Month. Staff at the Birmingham LGBT centre - a leading charity advocating for…
Rainbow StreetWatch set up in Birmingham’s Gay Village to make area safer
Rangzeb Hussain
December 13, 2022
Volunteers have started a new StreetWatch scheme in Birmingham’s Gay Village – the first of its kind in the country, according to West Midlands Police. Patrols will take place in the…
Solidarity vigil called in Birmingham for Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub victims
Staff Reporter
November 23, 2022
A peaceful vigil has been called in Birmingham to show solidarity with the victims of the Colorado Springs shootings, which left five people dead and many more injured. Organisers of the…
Pride director Lawrence Barton appointed as Birmingham’s first Night-Time Economy Champion
Staff Reporter
November 11, 2022
Birmingham Pride festival director Lawrence Barton has become the city’s first Night-Time Economy Champion, appointed by Birmingham City Council. The announcement was made after Barton's installation received the backing of the Leader of Birmingham…
LGBTQ+ activist becomes Birmingham’s new Poet Laureate
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2022
An award-winning writer and activist whose work has covered mental health and LGBTQ+ issues, including racism and intolerance, has been selected as the new Birmingham Poet Laureate. Jasmine Gardosi was…
Glamorous nightclub in Birmingham to ‘close for weeks’ following major water leak
Staff Reporter
August 2, 2022
Late-night Birmingham LGBTQ bar and nightclub Glamorous is to close its doors for "potentially a month" following serious internal damage to the venue. Management at the establishment announced they could not continue…
Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony thrills with a fiery journey from dark to light
Rangzeb Hussain
July 29, 2022
The audacious multicultural opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 thrilled with a show that dared to look at the dark past while looking forward to a positive future. Thursday…