LGBT+
“My main scene is Birmingham” Ginny Lemon a stand-out contender in Ru Paul’s Drag Race
Staff Reporter
January 14, 2021 | 10:30 am
As RuPaul’s Drag Race UK makes a return to screens tonight for a brand new series, one of Birmingham's very own drag stars is a stand-out contender in this year's show.…
Birmingham LGBTQ nightclub offers closed premises as free NHS vaccination centre
Staff Reporter
January 4, 2021 | 02:11 pm
As the UK's coronavirus vaccination roll-out gets underway with the newly approved Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine suitable for standard refrigeration, a nightclub in Birmingham has offered their premises for use by NHS…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | INTERVIEW: Joshua Williams
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2020 | 07:39 pm
Proud Brummie Joshua Williams is a journalist, broadcaster, presenter and ambassador for several high-profile community initiatives and corporate brands. He’s also been crowned Mr Birmingham, is an avid fundraising fashionista, a…
LGBTQ+ magazine Midlands Zone set to fold following COVID-19 pandemic circulation woes
Staff Reporter
August 31, 2020 | 08:35 pm
Popular Birmingham magazine Midlands Zone is set to close amid economic struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the knock-on effect of subsequent lockdowns and tier restrictions. Serving the LGBTQ+…
INTERVIEW: Boulet Brothers ‘spill the blood’ on Season 4 of Dragula
Ben House
August 19, 2020 | 05:31 pm
Fans of drag, look no further - the Boulet Brothers are here to spill some tea about the success of their show, with an all important update about Season thank…
Hurst Street closed to make way for alfresco dining experience and aid COVID-19 recovery
Staff Reporter
August 14, 2020 | 12:15 pm
A key road in Birmingham will be closed on weekends from Saturday 15 August to create an alfresco eating and drinking area designed to help businesses recover from COVID-19. Southside…
COVID-19 wellbeing counselling service launched for Birmingham’s LGBT+ community
Staff Reporter
July 15, 2020 | 12:39 am
A new counselling service for LGBTQ+ people has been launched in the city to help individuals with their mental health and wellbeing during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The service aims…
West Midlands queer arts festival appoints Rico Johnson-Sinclair in new managerial role
Staff Reporter
June 26, 2020 | 07:04 pm
A West Midlands queer arts festival has announced the appointment of its first Festival Manager. Rico Johnson-Sinclair joins SHOUT, the Festival of Queer Arts and Culture, which celebrated its 10th Anniversary last year.…
4 years on: Remembering how Birmingham responded to the Orlando mass shooting
Staff Reporter
June 14, 2020 | 02:33 am
Four years ago on June 12th 2016, a mass shooting in Florida, sent shockwaves around the world as 49 innocent people were shot dead at an Orlando nightclub. Gunman Omar Mateen murdered…
1,000 billboards donated across UK to showcase LGBTQ+ people for Pride month
Staff Reporter
June 10, 2020 | 01:00 pm
A thousand digital billboards across the UK have been donated by Clear Channel to showcase and celebrate queer life during Pride month. The advertising hoardings will be taken over with photographic images…