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Brilliant Brummies: Meet Paul Aleksander, Birmingham’s ‘Queen of the Night’ [PRIDE SPECIAL]
Joshua Williams
May 24, 2019
Activist and Drag Queen, Paul Aleksander is the co-founder of Birmingham's infamous Dragpunk collective. The brand has amassed a cult following across social media hosting regular sell-out shows and events.…
30+ loud and proud photos of Brummies preparing for Birmingham Pride 2019
Joshua Williams
May 23, 2019
As Birmingham Pride fast approaches this Bank Holiday Weekend, preparations are well and truly underway to welcome visitors to the city. In fitting with the UK's largest two-day LGBTQ+ celebrations,…
Muslims to lead Birmingham Pride parade for first time in event’s 22-year history
Staff Reporter
May 23, 2019
Muslims will be launching Birmingham Pride celebrations for the first time in the event's history as they march alongside prominent gay school teacher Andrew Moffat at the very front of this…
Brilliant Brummies: Meet Lacey Lou, the femme queen shaping Brum’s gay scene [PRIDE SPECIAL]
Joshua Williams
May 23, 2019
Drag Queen and Fantabulosa member, Lacey Lou is the founder of Glittershit; a community based club night aimed at fun, self-expression and, of course, lots of glitter. The event has since received national attention…
The Ivy Temple Row gets rainbow-ready ahead of Birmingham Pride
Joshua Williams
May 22, 2019
As the second city prepares for Birmingham Pride 2019, one of the cities largest and most colourful events, local businesses have been turning out in force to reaffirm their commitment…
Brilliant Brummies: Meet Yshee Black – Drag star on the rise [PRIDE SPECIAL]
Joshua Williams
May 22, 2019
Yshee Black is Birmingham's self-proclaimed star on the rise, star of stage and screen and internationally ignored Drag Queen. The Kiki Queens winner has played an integral role in the…
Midlands hospices join forces for Birmingham Pride to promote care for all
Joshua Williams
May 20, 2019
Hospices from across the Midlands are joining forces for this year's Birmingham Pride to promote the message 'hospice care is for all'. Teams from seven hospices will come together to…
MP Jess Phillips locks horns with anti-LGBT equality protesters outside Anderton Park School
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2019
Yardley MP Jess Phillips clashed with protesters outside Anderton Park Primary School this morning, where activists opposing teaching of LGBT equality have continued to disrupt lessons at the Birmingham school. Tensions…
Here’s the best LGBTQ+ clubs and bars to visit during Birmingham Pride!
Joshua Williams
May 19, 2019
Hurst Street, in Birmingham’s Southside district, is home of the second city’s queer nightlife and events. Though queer nightlife in this area predominantly centres around the iconic Nightingale Club, the…
Here’s the Main Stage line-up for Birmingham Pride 2019!
Rhiannon Storer
May 19, 2019
With organisers promising the largest ever main stage, Birmingham Pride is set to welcome an incredible array of talent to the Main Stage next weekend! Following on from the carnival parade,…