# Scene Magazine
> Scene Magazine shares LGBTQ+ news, culture and politics from Brighton & beyond, amplifying voices and celebrating queer community
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- [About Scene](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/about.md) - Scene has always been more than a magazine. It started life in 1993 as a small four-page insert called The Queer Guide. Just two years later, it became Gscene, reflecting the evolving identity of our community and city. Today, we continue that legacy as Scene—a fresh name for a publication rooted i…
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- [Contact](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/contact.md) - Scene Magazine is the LGBTQ+ lifestyle and community magazine, proudly based in Brighton & Hove. We always welcome feedback, suggestions and ideas for stories. Whatever you want to tell us or discuss, please get in touch. Leslie Clarke Publisher & podcast host leslie@scenemag.co.uk Graham Robson On…
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- [Political by Design](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/political-by-design.md) - 🎙 Political by Design // with Leslie Clarke From campaign slogans to leadership styles, this podcast explores how design, messaging, and strategy shape political success. Join Leslie as he speaks with experts across branding, politics, and media to unpack the strategies behind the most effective (…
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- [Still Here](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/still-here.md) - Still Here is a podcast from Scene Magazine about queer life, resilience and presence — past, present and unfolding. Each episode takes a closer look at the people, stories and forces shaping LGBTQ+ communities today, from culture and politics to memory, protest and everyday survival. Some conversa…
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## Posts
- [Human rights groups urge UK action to free Moroccan activist jailed over ‘Allah is Lesbian’ T-shirt](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/human-rights-groups-urge-uk-action-to-free-moroccan-activist-jailed-over-allah-is-lesbian-t-shirt.md) - A coalition of secularist, interfaith and human rights organisations has called on the UK government to intervene in the case of Moroccan activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar, who has spent more than a year in prison after sharing a photograph of herself wearing a T-shirt bearing the slogan “Allah is…
- [Munya Chawawa says racism, xenophobia and homophobia during Chichester theatre run was ‘abysmal’](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/munya-chawawa-says-racism-xenophobia-and-homophobia-during-chichester-theatre-run-was-abysmal.md) - Comedian and actor Munya Chawawa has spoken out about what he described as “abysmal” levels of racism, xenophobia and homophobia experienced by cast members during the run of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Chichester Festival Theatre. The social media star, who made his stage acting debut as Bottom i…
- [Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister Rob Jetten expecting first child through surrogacy](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/netherlands-first-openly-gay-prime-minister-rob-jetten-expecting-first-child-through-surrogacy.md) - Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has announced that he and his fiancé, Argentine hockey player Nicolás Keenan, are expecting their first child through surrogacy next year. The 39-year-old, who became the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister and the youngest person to hold the office, shared…
- [BBC to launch ‘gender-fluid’ dating show after axing Drag Race UK](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/bbc-to-launch-gender-fluid-dating-show-after-axing-drag-race-uk.md) - The BBC is reportedly developing a new dating series open to people of all genders and sexualities, just months after cancelling several of its highest-profile LGBTQ+ programmes. According to reports, the broadcaster is casting 18 to 26-year-olds for a new dating format described as being open to “…
- [Born to Be Free: Omega Nebula's message of peace, love and bass](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/born-to-be-free-omega-nebulas-message-of-peace-love-and-bass.md) - Blending reggae, dub and electronic dance music, Omega Nebula deliver a live experience driven by infectious rhythms, powerful vocals and a message of equality. Following their recent performance at The Joiners in Southampton, we discover what makes this future dub duo so special.
- [Tom Cullen says playing queer roles is a ‘privilege’ as dark Welsh thriller premieres at Iris Prize](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/tom-cullen-says-playing-queer-roles-is-a-privilege-as-dark-welsh-thriller-premieres-at-iris-prize.md) - House of the Dragon and Downton Abbey star Tom Cullen has said he does not take the “privilege” of playing LGBTQ+ characters lightly, as he promoted new mystery-thriller Black Church Bay at the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Cardiff. The Aberystwyth-born actor, who stars opposite Heartstopper's…
- [NHS Wales admits 'family concerns' were considered in decision to pause gender-affirming surgeries](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/nhs-wales-admits-family-concerns-were-considered-in-decision-to-pause-gender-affirming-surgeries.md) - Freedom of Information documents obtained by Welsh LGBTQ+ campaign group Cwiar Cymru have revealed that concerns raised by family members of trans people were considered as part of the evidence used by NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) when it decided to pause gender-affirming surgeri…
- [Angel's Bone @ ENO](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/angels-bone-eno.md) - Du Yun’s Pulitzer-winning Angel’s Bone at ENO is a relentless, interval-free fable of trafficking, voyeurism and fame. Revolving sets, live video and a fearless score implicate us all. Flawed in places, but brave, unsettling and unforgettable.
- [Judge praises trans man who spoke out after months of transphobic abuse](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/judge-praises-trans-man-who-spoke-out-after-months-of-transphobic-abuse.md) - Contains language some might find upsetting A judge has praised the courage of a trans man who delivered an emotional victim statement after being subjected to months of transphobic harassment by a neighbour in Carlisle. The victim told Carlisle Magistrates' Court he had been left feeling unsafe in…
- [Lumo becomes Pride Radio weather sponsor following year of Pride support](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/lumo-becomes-pride-radio-weather-sponsor-following-year-of-pride-support.md) - Rail operator Lumo has strengthened its support for the LGBTQ+ community by becoming the new weather sponsor of North East-based community broadcaster Pride Radio. The partnership will see Lumo sponsor the station's weather bulletins, helping listeners across the UK stay up to date with forecasts t…
- [Celebrity Traitors star Sebastian Croft reveals he was outed at school after years of bullying](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/celebrity-traitors-star-sebastian-croft-reveals-he-was-outed-at-school-after-years-of-bullying.md) - Sebastian Croft has spoken about the "lonely" experience of being outed as a teenager, revealing years of bullying and isolation ultimately led him to leave school at the age of 16. The 24-year-old actor and singer, currently appearing in Celebrity Traitors, said he struggled throughout his time at…
- [Review: Natural Behaviour by Thick & Tight](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-natural-behaviour-by-thick-tight.md) - Thick & Tight’s Natural Behaviour is wonderfully silly with a spine of steel: a gloriously queer variety night that dismantles “unnatural” with tenderness, mischief and bite, proves research matters as much as visibility, and sends the whole room home feeling a little more natural itself.
- [Scene's new literature newsletter: The Book Scene](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/scenes-new-literature-newsletter-the-book-scene.md) - Hello, book lovers! We have something special for you. Get ready for a newsletter all about LGBTQ+ literature! 📚
- [The Saturday Scene: The upcoming US elections offer hope to America and the rest of the world](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/the-saturday-scene-the-upcoming-us-elections-offer-hope-to-america-and-the-rest-of-the-world.md)
- [A rare chance to stand before the quilt](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/a-rare-chance-to-stand-before-the-quilt.md) - Five blocks of the UK AIDS Quilt are on show at Sussex University’s Meeting House, tomorrow until Sunday 18 October, as part of Coast is Queer. Free to enter. Stand among the names, the sequins and the love stitched into every panel. Don’t miss this rare chance.
- [Review: Carrie (2013)](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-carrie-2013.md) - The original Carrie was a groundbreaking classic. But this overlooked modern remake has its own charms and is far more queer in its intent and implementation.
- [Trans rights activists disrupt Harry Potter and the Cursed Child gala in protest against JK Rowling](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/trans-rights-activists-disrupt-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-gala-in-protest-against-jk-rowling.md) - Trans rights activists disrupted a red carpet event for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London on Thursday, in an apparent protest against author JK Rowling and her views on trans rights. Several protesters rushed onto the red carpet outside the Palace Theatre in the West End as guests arrived…
- [Teenage boy arrested after alleged homophobic abuse of theatre actor in Chichester](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/teenage-boy-arrested-after-alleged-homophobic-abuse-of-theatre-actor-in-chichester.md) - A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with alleged homophobic abuse of an actor in Chichester which left the victim shaken and led to the cancellation of a theatre performance. Sussex Police said the victim, a man in his 20s, reported being followed and verbally abused by a group of you…
- [Nancy Pelosi to receive LGBTQ+ leadership award for decades of equality advocacy](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/nancy-pelosi-to-receive-lgbtq-leadership-award-for-decades-of-equality-advocacy.md) - Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is to be honoured by the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute for her longstanding support of LGBTQ+ rights during nearly four decades in public office. The veteran Democratic politician, who represented San Francisco in Congress and became the first woman to serve as Speak…
- [Chichester theatre cancels performance after actor targeted in alleged homophobic hate crime](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/chichester-theatre-cancels-performance-after-actor-targeted-in-alleged-homophobic-hate-crime.md) - Police are investigating an alleged homophobic hate crime after a cast member at Chichester Festival Theatre was reportedly subjected to abuse before a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream, forcing the cancellation of a show. The theatre halted Tuesday evening's performance after what it descri…
- [Trans groups warn NHS 'single-sex' wards guidance puts "politics before patient care"](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/trans-groups-warn-nhs-single-sex-wards-guidance-puts-politics-before-patient-care.md) - Trans rights organisations have accused NHS England of "putting politics over patient care" after the publication of new guidance on accommodating trans patients in hospitals. TransActual and the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance said the updated policy risks creating confusion for healthcare staff and co…
- [Religious charities could continue promoting homophobia under new watchdog powers, campaigners warn](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/religious-charities-could-continue-promoting-homophobia-under-new-watchdog-powers-campaigners-warn.md) - Campaigners have warned that new powers proposed for the Charity Commission could still leave LGBTQ+ people exposed to homophobia from religious charities. The National Secular Society (NSS) has welcomed plans to give the charity regulator stronger powers to tackle extremism, but says the proposals…
- [Early Music, Fresh Voices: BREMF’s Emerging Artists shine at St Paul’s](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/early-music-fresh-voices-bremfs-emerging-artists-shine-at-st-pauls.md) - BREMF’s Emerging Artists Showcase at St Paul’s dazzled: Les Acolytes’ courtly French excess, Vega’s mournful countertenor and lute songs, Themelion’s jaunty, tight Handel and Leclair, and Bruegel Consort’s Fayrfax, holding us at the edge of reverence. Superb homemade cakes too.
- [Built For Her, Home to Everyone: Brighton’s purpose-built women’s football stadium](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/built-for-her-home-to-everyone-brightons-purpose-built-womens-football-stadium.md)
- [Polish couple win landmark battle to have same-sex marriage recognised after nine years](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/polish-couple-win-landmark-battle-to-have-same-sex-marriage-recognised-after-nine-years.md) - One of Poland's best-known same-sex couples have won a landmark legal battle to have their marriage officially recognised in their home country after nearly a decade of campaigning. Jakub and Dawid Kwieciński-Mycek, who married in Portugal in 2017, have finally secured recognition of their marriage…
- [New Vivienne merch collection launched to help create lasting Liverpool tribute to late drag star](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/the-vivienne-tribute-merchandise-launched-to-help-fund-permanent-state-in-liverpools-pride-quarter.md) - A new merchandise collection celebrating the life and legacy of drag icon The Vivienne has launched to help raise funds for a permanent statue in Liverpool's Pride Quarter. The range, created in support of the Bring The Vivienne Home campaign, features original artwork by illustrator Jaimee Andrews…
- [Chick-fil-A boss says 'everyone is welcome' when challenged on company's anti-LGBTQ+ past](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/chick-fil-a-boss-says-everyone-is-welcome-when-challenged-on-companys-anti-lgbtq-past.md) - Chick-fil-A chief executive Andrew Cathy has declined to directly address concerns about the fast-food giant's history of funding organisations opposed to LGBTQ+ equality, despite fresh scrutiny following the company's expansion into the UK. Speaking on NBC's Today programme, Cathy was asked about…
- [Brighton queer choir joins nightclub-inspired show celebrating LGBTQ+ nightlife at Brighton Dome](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/brighton-queer-choir-joins-nightclub-inspired-show-celebrating-lgbtq-nightlife-at-brighton-dome.md) - Members of Brighton's Rainbow Chorus are set to perform in a new theatrical music event celebrating queer nightlife and community when Congregational comes to Brighton Dome later this month. Created by artist and vocalist Fatt Butcher in collaboration with Nicky Harris and Tobre, the show has been…
- [May Contain Trans Fats: The Radical Act of Loving My Supersized Self](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/may-contain-trans-fats-the-radical-act-of-loving-my-supersized-self.md) - 💡Words by Stephanie Lynnette, an award-winning trans+ activist, writer and commentator. Having my testicles removed was always going to change my relationship with my body. I just didn’t expect getting fat to be one of the best bits. The post-operative pounds that followed threw everything I thoug…
- [Cornwall's only LGBTQ+ football club doubles fundraising target in epic EuroGames challenge](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/cornwalls-only-lgbtq-football-club-doubles-fundraising-target-in-epic-eurogames-challenge.md) - Members of Cornwall's only LGBTQ+ football team have raised hundreds of pounds for their EuroGames fundraising campaign after smashing their target in a gruelling cycling challenge. Players and supporters from Stargazy FC set out to cycle 120km as part of the club's Road to EuroGames fundraiser, bu…
- [Warwickshire Pride accuses Reform UK of ‘censorship’ over library LGBTQ+ restrictions](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/warwickshire-pride-accuses-reform-uk-of-censorship-over-library-lgbtq-restrictions.md) - Warwickshire Pride has condemned plans by Reform UK-run Warwickshire County Council to introduce new restrictions affecting LGBTQ+ visibility in libraries, despite reports that a review found no evidence to support concerns about inappropriate Pride displays or LGBTQ+ books. The LGBTQ+ organisation…
- [LGBTQ+ people still avoiding sport over discrimination fears, Stonewall finds](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/lgbtq-people-still-avoiding-sport-over-discrimination-fears-stonewall-finds.md) - Thousands of LGBTQ+ people are avoiding gyms, sports clubs and exercise groups because they fear discrimination, according to new research released to coincide with the first-ever Rainbow Laces Day, which took place on 8 October. The findings, published by LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, suggest that man…
- [Hungary votes to scrap key Orbán-era anti-LGBTQ+ measures](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/hungary-votes-to-scrap-key-orban-era-anti-lgbtq-measures.md) - Hungary's parliament has voted to repeal controversial provisions in its child protection legislation that campaigners said stigmatized LGBTQ+ people, marking one of the most significant reversals of former prime minister Viktor Orbán's social policies. The amendments were approved on Tuesday by th…
- [Manchester Drag Ball raises record £55,000 for HIV charity](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/manchester-drag-ball-raises-record-55-000-for-hiv-charity.md) - One of the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ fundraising events has raised a record-breaking £55,172.75 for HIV charity George House Trust. Often described as Manchester's answer to the Met Gala, the annual Drag Ball returned for its 11th year in 2026, bringing hundreds of guests together at the Kimpton Clocktow…
- [Opinion: Big Brother's Philip is the worst type of gay man](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/opinion-big-brothers-philip-is-the-worst-type-of-gay-man.md) - Foul-mouthed, bad-tempered, and questionable views on trans rights.
- [Trans-founded Camden LGBTQ+ venue Zodiac Bar closes after five years](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/trans-founded-camden-lgbtq-venue-zodiac-bar-closes-after-five-years.md) - A trans-founded LGBTQ+ venue in Camden has closed its doors after five years in business. Zodiac Bar and Karaoke, located on Hampstead Road, ceased trading this week, according to owner and managing director Jade Phoenix, who announced the closure in a statement to customers and supporters. Jade sa…
- [Charity calendar launched to support HIV awareness and services](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/charity-calendar-launched-to-support-hiv-awareness-and-services.md) - A new charity calendar featuring a group of men is set to raise both awareness of HIV and vital funds for two leading HIV charities. The Red Ribbon Charity Calendar brings together a group of volunteers who have posed for a series of bold and uplifting photographs in support of The Sussex Beacon an…
- [Thousands sign petition urging Sadiq Khan to scrap Harry Potter Christmas lights over 'transphobia'](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/thousands-sign-petition-urging-sadiq-khan-to-scrap-harry-potter-christmas-lights-over-transphobia.md) - More than 3,500 people have signed a petition calling on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to intervene over plans for a Harry Potter-themed Christmas lights display on Oxford Street, citing concerns about author JK Rowling's views on trans rights. The display, which is intended to promote the forthcoming Ha…
- [Around the World with Dibbles: a global adventure for Photo Fringe](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/around-the-world-with-dibbles-a-global-adventure-for-photo-fringe.md) - There’s still time to catch one of Photo Fringe 2026’s most charming offerings. Around the World with Dibbles is open 11:00-16:00 daily until Thursday 15 October, so the next four days are your final window.
- [Review: Shadows of Willow Cabin (2025)](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-shadows-of-willow-cabin-2025.md) - As summer ends, thoughts turn to autumn, pumpkin spice lattes and spooky films. What better time to review a micro-budget queer romance horror?
- [Beyond the Scroll: Why queer print still plays a crucial role](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/why-queer-print-still-plays-a-crucial-role.md) - Brighton celebrated the colourful world of LGBTQ+ print and independent publishing as Cover Story Brighton brought its special pop-up to 'Bearly Awake' café, marking a first-of-its-kind celebration of queer magazines and the people behind them. The event brought together a curated selection of LGBT…
- [Review: Madfabulous (2026)](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-madfabulous-2026.md) - Madfabulous is a gorgeous but perhaps undercooked new UK queer drama.
- [The Fairy Queen Purcell @ BREMF](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/the-fairy-queen-purcell-bremf.md) - The Fairy Queen brought to life with natural trumpets & baroque dance. The London Handel Players, gleeful dancers & a deliciously fey, fluid fairy world made for a perfect evening of early music and camp.
- [Review: Plan 9 from outer space](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-plan-9-from-outer-space.md) - Plan 9 from Outer Space is a magnificent mess, and far queerer than Ed Wood ever meant it to be.
- [Coast is Queer: Some highlights to look forward to](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/coast-is-queer-some-highlights-to-look-forward-to.md) - Bodies unashamed, histories reclaimed, families chosen and built, all in one gloriously queer weekend at ACCA. Brides of the page, butches of the stage, Bears and trans icons: Coast is Queer is the literary sea we’ve been waiting to swim in.
- [Scene Magazine's Autumn 2026 Issue is out now](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/scene-magazines-autumn-2026-issue-is-out-now.md) - The Scene Magazine Autumn 2026 Issue – The Body Issue – is out now. Bodies. We all have one, and we have opinions about everyone else's. The autumn issue of Scene is all about them, as we explore different perspectives on ageing, sex, disabilities and body types that dominate Grindr, among other to…
- [The Saturday Scene: Has Kemi Badenoch breathed new life into the Tories? And what's happening with the Greens?](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/the-saturday-scene-has-kemi-badenoch-breathed-new-life-into-the-tories-and-whats-happening-with-the-greens.md)
- [INTERVIEW: Hove based salon owner Oliver Blackaby opens up about creating a safe space, hair trends and the client story that made him cry](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/interview-hove-based-salon-owner-oliver-blackaby-opens-up-about-creating-a-safe-space-hair-trends-and-the-client-story-that-made-him-cry.md) - “Hair is a statement, a protest and a way to show unity.” The queer owner of award-winning The Hair Salon, on Pride, how quickly trends move and creating a space where everyone can be themselves.
- [Big Brother’s Zelah Glasson announces engagement after lakeside proposal in Canada](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/big-brothers-zelah-glasson-announces-engagement-after-lakeside-proposal-in-canada.md) - Don't we all love a good love story? Trans Big Brother star Zelah Glasson has got engaged to his partner of five years, Francesca, after proposing to her at Barrier Lake in Alberta, Canada. Glasson shared a series of photographs from the moment on Instagram, allowing us a glimpse into their very sp…
- [Let there be dykes: how the dancefloors of Brighton made a DJ pioneer](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/let-there-be-dykes-how-the-dancefloors-of-brighton-made-a-dj-pioneer.md) - Michelle Manetti. A clubber raised on ‘90s rave, a DJ nurtured by the decks of Brighton at Koochy, Candy Bar, Wet Pussy party, and many more. A legend changing the way queers go clubbing today. In the words of Kate Wildblood, “I have a claim to DJ fame that always brings the grin. Michelle Manetti…
- [Hear'Say and Liberty X reunite for a massive UK tour and Brighton is on the list](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/hearsay-and-liberty-x-reunite-for-a-massive-uk-tour-and-brighton-is-on-the-list.md) - Grab your cargo trousers and dust off your CD collection, because Hear'Say and Liberty X are heading to the Brighton Centre!
- [Museums Galleries Scotland recognised for LGBTQ+ inclusion with Silver Charter accreditation](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/museums-galleries-scotland-recognised-for-lgbtq-inclusion-with-silver-charter-accreditation.md) - Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has been awarded a Silver LGBT Charter Award in recognition of its efforts to become a more inclusive organisation for LGBTQ+ staff, stakeholders and community partners. The accreditation was presented by LGBT Youth Scotland, the national charity for LGBTQ+ young pe…
- [‘It Gets Bitter’: Bianca Del Rio announces Brighton show to celebrate 30 years in drag](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/it-gets-bitter-bianca-del-rio-announces-brighton-show-to-celebrate-30-years-in-drag.md) - RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio is heading to Brighton next spring with a brand new stand-up show celebrating 30 years in drag. The comedy icon will bring It Gets Bitter to the Brighton Dome on 31 March 2027, the opening night of a 13-date UK and Ireland tour. Tickets go on sale on Friday,…
- [Queer Britain to revive landmark 1972 gay liberation song in immersive new exhibition](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/queer-britain-to-revive-landmark-1972-gay-liberation-song-in-immersive-new-exhibition.md) - A song from the early days of Britain's gay liberation movement is set to be brought back to life at Queer Britain this autumn, as artist Ian Giles reunites the original musicians behind the 1972 recording A Gay Song for a major new exhibition. Everyone Involved, which runs at the museum from 23 Oc…
- [Spiritato's The Planets: A baroque voyage through the heavens](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/spiritatos-the-planets-a-baroque-voyage-through-the-heavens.md) - A startling slam of chaos gives way to birdsong, bassoon brilliance and a joyful journey from Mars to Neptune. Kinga Ujszászi leads Spiritato with passion, precision and lyrical warmth. Early music at its most inventive: unmissable.
- [Olly Alexander and jasmine.4.t announced for trans-led songwriting camp Transpose London 2026](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/olly-alexander-and-jasmine-4-t-announced-for-trans-led-songwriting-camp-transpose-london-2026.md) - Olly Alexander and jasmine.4.t have been confirmed among the first artists taking part in Transpose London 2026, a songwriting and production camp designed to support trans+ creatives in the music industry. The three-day event, organised by SongTeller, will take place at a secret London location fr…
- [‘It’s rooted in toxic masculinity’: Thomas Hitzlsperger on why football players still fear coming out](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/its-rooted-in-toxic-masculinity-thomas-hitzlsperger-on-why-players-still-fear-coming-out.md) - Former Germany and Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger has said the lack of openly gay male footballers remains rooted in "toxic masculinity", while warning that wider societal attitudes continue to discourage players from coming out. Hitzlsperger, who publicly came out as gay in 2014 shortl…
- [Queer, Loud and Proud: Brighton Dome's autumn season Is unmissable](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/queer-loud-and-proud-brighton-domes-autumn-season-is-unmissable.md) - From house inflected hymns to biology-lecture-as-dance-show, from razor sharp standup to full throttle drag pageantry, the Dome's programme reads like a love letter to Queer Brighton
- [Elliot Page calls on New York hospitals to restore trans youth healthcare](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/elliot-page-calls-on-new-york-hospitals-to-restore-trans-youth-healthcare.md) - Actor and LGBTQ+ campaigner Elliot Page has called on several New York hospital systems to resume gender-affirming care for trans young people, accusing them of bowing to political pressure from the Trump administration. The Umbrella Academy star joined protesters outside NYU Langone Health in New…
- [Big Brother housemates criticised after ‘uncomfortable’ trans rights debate airs on ITV](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/big-brother-contes-criticised-after-uncomfortable-trans-rights-debate-airs-on-itv.md) - Former Big Brother housemates and viewers have criticised several contestants after a heated discussion about pronouns, trans rights and single-sex spaces aired during Sunday night's episode. The conversation began when late arrival Twinks discussed LGBTQ+ rights with fellow housemates, including P…
- [Drag Race UK stars to host Brighton screening of HIV The Naked Truth for World AIDS Day](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/drag-race-uk-stars-to-host-brighton-screening-of-hiv-the-naked-truth-for-world-aids-day.md) - An independent performance film featuring artists from around the world will be screened in Brighton ahead of World AIDS Day as part of celebrations marking the sixth anniversary of HIV awareness organisation HIV The Naked Truth. The film, HIV The Naked Truth, will be shown at the Duke of York’s Pi…
- ["From diver to diva": Olympic hero Tom Daley stuns fans with glam drag transformation](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/from-diver-to-diva-olympic-hero-tom-daley-stuns-fans-with-glam-drag-transformation.md) - Olympic diving champion Tom Daley has surprised fans after unveiling a dramatic drag queen transformation on social media. Th gold medallist shared photos of his makeover on Instagram, revealing what he described as a journey from “diver to diva”. The 32-year-old worked with drag artist and make-up…
- [Jennifer Lopez 'in talks to headline Brighton Pride'](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/jennifer-lopez-in-talks-to-headline-brighton-pride.md) - Brighton & Hove Pride organisers are reportedly in talks to bring Jennifer Lopez to the city next summer for what would be the global superstar’s first full UK concert in more than 15 years. According to reports, the singer and actor has been approached to headline the annual festival, which is one…
- [LGBTQ+ influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu shot dead in India](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/lgbtq-influencer-and-makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-in-india.md) - Openly queer makeup artist, entrepreneur and social media influencer Mad Sandhu has died after being shot in the northern Indian city of Amritsar. Sandhu, whose real name was Madhusudan Sandhu, was found seriously injured on Loharka Road following the attack. They were taken to a private hospital f…
- [Green LGBTQ+ activists protest conference event featuring gender-critical campaigner](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/green-lgbtq-activists-protest-conference-event-featuring-gender-critical-campaigner.md) - LGBTQ+ members of the Green Party have criticised the decision to platform a gender-critical campaigner at a women's health event during the party's autumn conference, arguing it undermines the Greens' long-standing commitment to trans inclusion. The row erupted at the party's conference in Brighto…
- [Green leader Zack Polanski banned from entering Israel after party backs 'Zionism is racism' motion](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/green-leader-zack-polanski-banned-from-entering-israel-after-party-backs-zionism-is-racism-motion.md) - Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been barred from entering Israel after party members voted to adopt a controversial motion declaring Zionism a form of racism. The decision was announced by Israel's foreign ministry after delegates at the Green Party's autumn conference in Brighton voted 1,022…
- [London LGBTQ+ music groups mark milestone anniversaries with autumn concerts](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/london-lgbtq-music-groups-mark-milestone-anniversaries-with-autumn-concerts.md) - Two of London’s longest-running LGBTQ+ music ensembles are set to celebrate major anniversaries this October, with a pair of concerts showcasing decades of queer music-making in the capital. The London Gay Symphony Orchestra (LGSO) and the London Gay Symphonic Winds (LGSW) will mark their 30th and…
- [Thames Valley Positive Support secures £105,000 Macmillan grant to improve cancer care for LGBTQ+ people](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/thames-valley-positive-support-secures-105-000-macmillan-grant-to-improve-cancer-care-for-lgbtq-people.md) - Thames Valley Positive Support (TVPS) has been awarded more than £105,000 by Macmillan Cancer Support to launch a new project aimed at improving cancer care and support for LGBTQ+ people across Berkshire and Hampshire. The charity has received a £105,110 CARE grant as part of a £7.4 million investm…
- [Desire Has No Access Requirement](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/desire-has-no-access-requirement.md)
- [Bums, Scrums and Bruises](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/bums-scrums-and-bruises.md)
- [Rainbow Laces – move with pride](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/rainbow-laces-move-with-pride.md)
- [Body Language: modification as identity](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/body-language-modification-as-identity.md) - Marking the body is one of the oldest acts of self-expression there is. Some of the earliest confirmed tattoos are around five thousand years old, found on the skin of Ötzi, the mummified man discovered in the Alps, though the practice likely predates that by far longer than the archaeological reco…
- [The Politics of a Bald Head and Braces](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/the-politics-of-a-bald-head-and-braces.md)
- [Hidden Disabilities: My Place in the Queer Community](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/hidden-disabilities-my-place-in-the-queer-community.md)
- [There Is Joy in the Journey](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/there-is-joy-in-the-journey.md)
- [It’s Your Body](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/its-your-body.md)
- [What Is Your Body to You?](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/what-is-your-body-to-you.md)
- [No fems, no blacks, no asians: we need to talk about the bios](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/no-fems-no-blacks-no-asians-we-need-to-talk-about-the-bios.md)
- [Sex work and disability: reclaiming my body](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/sex-work-and-disability-reclaiming-my-body.md)
- [DRAW and The Body](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/draw-and-the-body.md) - Chris Jepson chats to ego andaluz in Zurich DRAW is a three-part linocut series comprising Break, Contested and Reach. It looks back at the period before ego andaluz came out at 30, after spending three years hiding a relationship with a man from his family. Rather than focusing on the outcome, the…
- [64 years old and F***ing  Fabulous](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/64-years-old-and-f-ing-fabulous.md)
- [HIV, ageing and our bodies](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/hiv-ageing-and-our-bodies.md)
- [Thirty Years On, A New Chapter](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/thirty-years-on-a-new-chapter.md)
- [Chosen Family, to the End](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/chosen-family-to-the-end.md)
- [The Saturday Scene: Labour are bold again](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/the-saturday-scene-labour-are-bold-again.md)
- [Russell T Davies warns ‘online anger is stepping out into the real world’ for LGBTQ+ people](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/russell-t-davies-warns-online-anger-is-stepping-out-into-the-real-world-for-lgbtq-people.md) - It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies has said growing hostility towards LGBTQ+ people and the return of homophobic tropes in mainstream politics inspired his television drama Tip Toe. The acclaimed writer, whose work has helped shape LGBTQ+ representation on British television for more than three de…
- ['You will always have a place with us': Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents reiterate support for trans players](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/you-will-always-have-a-place-with-us-brighton-hove-sea-serpents-reiterate-support-for-trans-players.md) - Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Club has spoken out against new participation rules introduced by England Touch, saying the changes will restrict some trans, non-binary and intersex people from taking part in the sport. In a statement released this week, the LGBTQ+ inclusive club said it was "di…
- [“If you’re going to fund the arts, that includes us.” Two LGBTQ+ arts organisations, including a gay men's chorus, denied state funding](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/if-youre-going-to-fund-the-arts-that-includes-us-two-lgbtq-arts-organisations-including-a-gay-mens-chorus-denied-state-funding.md) - Two LGBTQ+ arts organisations in South Carolina have been denied state funding after a contentious vote by the South Carolina Arts Commission, prompting accusations of discrimination and concerns over freedom of expression. The Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus and Proud Mary Theatre Company were both re…
- [LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline restored in US after backlash over closure](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/lgbtq-youth-crisis-hotline-restored-in-us-after-backlash-over-closure.md) - A specialist crisis support service for LGBTQ+ young people in the United States is being restored after it was previously shut down, following pressure from lawmakers and mental health advocates. The service, known as the "Press 3" option within the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, allows c…
- [Will Young says he felt unable to be himself despite being openly gay](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/will-young-says-he-felt-unable-to-be-himself-despite-being-openly-gay.md)
- [Queer Screams: 10 essential LGBTQ+ horror films to watch this spooky season](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/queer-screams-10-essential-lgbtq-horror-films-to-watch-this-spooky-season.md) - October has arrived, the nights are drawing in, and spooky season is officially upon us. Few genres have such a fascinating relationship with LGBTQ+ audiences as horror. Long before openly queer characters became commonplace on screen, horror films were telling stories about outsiders, hidden ident…
- [Pride in London confirms 2027 parade date - "a day of visibility, celebration and solidarity."](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/pride-in-london-confirms-2027-parade-date-a-day-of-visibility-celebration-and-solidarity.md) - Pride in London has announced that its next parade will take place on Saturday, 3 July 2027, bringing LGBTQ+ communities and allies back to the capital for one of the UK's largest Pride celebrations. The organisation confirmed the date this week, saying the annual event will once again showcase vis…
- ['Heated Rivalry’ producers launch foundation to support LGBTQ+ communities through sport and the arts](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/heated-rivalry-producers-launch-foundation-to-support-lgbtq-communities-through-sport-and-the-arts.md) - The producers behind hit queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry have launched a new charitable foundation inspired by the popular book and television franchise, with a mission to support LGBTQ+ people and other underserved communities through sport and the arts. Executive producers Jacob Tierney and B…
- [REVIEW: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma.md) - A wonderful, quirky love letter to Friday the 13th that lands mostly because of two believable leads, despite the complicated plot.
- [Turkey blocks independent news site over alleged ‘LGBTQ propaganda’](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/turkey-blocks-independent-news-site-over-alleged-lgbtq-propaganda.md) - Turkey has blocked access to one of the country’s leading independent news websites, claiming it published content amounting to “LGBT propaganda” amid an escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and media freedom. Authorities ordered the closure of news outlet T24’s website and social media accounts a…
- [Chappell Roan to stage Los Angeles fundraiser for trans youth and LGBTQ+ organisations](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/chappell-roan-to-stage-los-angeles-fundraiser-for-trans-youth-and-lgbtq-organisations.md) - Chappell Roan has announced a two-night charity event in Los Angeles to raise money for trans youth and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. The singer-songwriter will headline The Super Graphic Spectacular at The Shrine Auditorium on 21 and 22 October, with the event also featuring drag performers, comedians a…
- [Trans Rage exhibition to showcase more than 70 works across four London venues](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/trans-rage-exhibition-to-showcase-more-than-70-works-across-four-london-venues.md) - More than 70 works by trans and non-binary artists will go on display across four London venues this autumn as the Trans Rage Exhibition returns. Organised by activist arts collective R.A.G.E. LP (Real Art Generates Emotion) in collaboration with Loud & Queer Stories, the exhibition will take over…
- [Trans man allegedly shot dead by in-laws suffered anti-trans abuse, court records claim](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/trans-man-allegedly-shot-dead-by-in-laws-suffered-anti-trans-abuse-court-records-claim.md) - A trans engineering director at The New York Times who was allegedly shot dead by his elderly in-laws in California had previously accused them and his estranged wife of anti-trans abuse, according to court documents filed as part of a bitter divorce and child custody dispute. Jonathan McKinsey, 40…
- [Serbian politician Ana Brnabić becomes first openly gay head of state in the Balkans](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/ana-brnabic-becomes-first-openly-gay-head-of-state-in-the-balkans.md) - Ana Brnabić has made LGBTQ+ political history for a second time after becoming acting president of Serbia, making her the first openly gay person to serve as head of state in a Balkan country. Brnabić, who became Serbia’s first female and first openly lesbian prime minister in 2017, assumed the pre…
- [“Farewell to Britain’s standing on LGBTQ+ rights”: Trans rights groups bring message to Labour conference ahead of PM Andy Burnham's speech](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/farewell-to-britains-standing-on-lgbtq-rights-trans-rights-groups-bring-message-to-labour-conference-ahead-of-pm-andy-burnhams-speech.md) - Three leading UK trans rights organisations have staged a protest outside the Labour Party conference, displaying messages addressed to Prime Minister Andy Burnham and warning of a decline in the UK's standing on LGBTQ+ rights. TransActual, Trans+ Solidarity Alliance and Scottish Trans unveiled a l…
- [Galop urges action for trans abuse victims after Bridget Phillipson says she would not allow trans access to women's refuges](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/galop-urges-action-for-trans-abuse-survivors-after-bridget-phillipson-says-she-would-not-allow-trans-access-to-womens-refuges.md) - LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity Galop has called on the UK Government to take urgent action to ensure trans people fleeing violence and abuse have access to safe accommodation, following comments by Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson about access to women's refuges. In a statement issue…
- [London's iconic LGBTQ+ venue Heaven granted Asset of Community Value status](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/londons-iconic-lgbtq-venue-heaven-granted-asset-of-community-value-status.md) - London's iconic LGBTQ+ venue Heaven has been recognised as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), in a move campaigners hope will help safeguard the future of one of the capital's most important queer nightlife institutions. The announcement was made by G-A-Y, which thanked the Night Time Industries As…
- [QueerArts reveals location of new LGBTQ+ hub in York - "a queer, creative and inclusive space"](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/queerarts-reveals-location-of-new-lgbtq-creative-hub-in-york-a-queer-creative-and-inclusive-space.md) - York arts organisation QueerArts has announced the location of its new permanent community space, describing it as a place where LGBTQ+ people can be creative, connect with others and "truly be you". The group revealed that its new home will be at 32 Walmgate, marking a significant step forward for…
- [Japanese volleyball star Rui Takahashi comes out as gay amid pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/japanese-volleyball-star-rui-takahashi-comes-out-as-gay-amid-pivotal-moment-for-lgbtq-rights-in-japan.md) - Japanese professional volleyball player Rui Takahashi has publicly come out as gay, becoming one of the few openly LGBTQ+ athletes in the country's professional sports system amid a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. The 26-year-old, who plays for Suntory Sunbirds Osaka in Japan's top-fligh…
- [REVIEW: Carol](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-carol.md) - Carol is the film against which every other lesbian period drama should be measured; its quality is above reproach.
- [Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ nature documentary narrated by Elliot Page to be screened during Banned Books Week](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/groundbreaking-lgbtq-nature-documentary-narrated-by-elliot-page-to-be-screened-during-banned-books-week.md) - Actor and LGBTQ+ advocate Elliot Page will take part in a special screening and discussion of the documentary Second Nature next month as part of a campaign challenging censorship of LGBTQ+ voices and supporting queer young people. The virtual event, taking place on 10 October during Banned Books W…
- [STRONG: Meet Brighton’s newest fitness space](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/strong-fitness-space-brighton.md) - At Scene Magazine, we love supporting Brighton’s local businesses, especially those that are LGBTQ+ owned and helping to make our city what it is. So when a brand-new fitness space opens its doors, founded by a member of the LGBTQ+ community, we wanted to be there. That’s how I found myself meeting…
- [Fears for LGBTQ+ rights in Colombia after government withdraws from Equal Rights Coalition](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/fears-for-lgbtq-rights-in-colombia-after-government-withdraws-from-equal-rights-coalition.md) - Concerns have been raised about the future of LGBTQ+ rights in Colombia after the government of President Abelardo de la Espriella withdrew the country from the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC), one of the world's largest international alliances promoting LGBTQ+ equality. Founded in 2016, the ERC bring…
- [Delta Goodrem dazzles on Strictly debut as judges hail singer as ‘one to watch’](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/delta-goodrem-dazzles-on-strictly-debut-as-judges-hail-singer-as-one-to-watch.md) - Australian singer and Eurovision star Delta Goodrem has been hailed as “one to watch” after delivering a standout performance on her first live episode of Strictly Come Dancing. The 41-year-old singer impressed both the judges and viewers with a high-energy samba alongside professional partner Kai…
- [Drag queen Krystal Queer to climb Ireland’s tallest mountain in full drag for displaced families in Gaza](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/drag-queen-krystal-queer-to-climb-irelands-tallest-mountain-in-full-drag-for-displaced-families-in-gaza.md) - An Irish drag performer is preparing to scale Ireland’s tallest mountain in full drag to raise money for displaced families in Gaza. Krystal Queer from Cork will tackle Carrauntoohil, County Kerry's highest peak at more than 3,400ft, at the end of October in support of Gaza Go Bragh, a humanitarian…
- [A stage for the trans imaginary](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/a-stage-for-the-trans-imaginary.md) - by Max Colbourne, Community Storyteller, Out There Together CIC. “I think there is a special power in performance to create spaces and dream new realities so that they can then exist in the real world. Unfortunately at this moment, trans people rarely get to be rock stars.” Emma Frankland, No Apolo…
- [Naomi Watts supports trans daughter Kai Schreiber at Milan Fashion Week](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/naomi-watts-supports-trans-daughter-kai-schreiber-at-milan-fashion-week.md) - Actor Naomi Watts has once again shown her support for her trans daughter, Kai Schreiber, after the pair made a high-profile appearance during Milan Fashion Week. Schreiber, 17, has quickly emerged as one of fashion's rising stars, with the daughter of Watts and actor Liev Schreiber attracting grow…
- [‘Queer people have always been here’: Totnes Pride 'captures' historic Norman castle](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/queer-people-have-always-been-here-totnes-pride-captures-historic-norman-castle.md) - A Devon Pride group has transformed a 1,000-year-old Norman castle with a giant rainbow flag, creating a striking celebration of LGBTQ+ history, visibility and community. Around 400 people gathered at Totnes Castle on Saturday to watch a 150-metre rainbow flag unfurled across the historic landmark…

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