LGBT+
IN PICTURES: World Aids Day 2023 vigil held in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
December 1, 2023 | 11:08 pm
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 | 08:01 am
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 | 10:12 am
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 | 12:30 pm
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 | 02:57 pm
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 | 07:33 pm
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 | 10:44 am
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…
US drag superstar Alyssa Edwards to launch brand new UK tour in Birmingham this May
Staff Reporter
March 23, 2023 | 11:04 pm
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 | 10:30 pm
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 | 05:38 pm
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,…