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Lead image: Jonathan Blake For “ Positive “ - Sky Documentary & NOW TV. Jonathan wears a white shirt and a grey knitted vest upon which there are several pins including the pink triangle and the red HIV ribbon.

Interview: activist, Jonathan Blake (Pt. 1)

Jonathan Blake is a British gay rights activist from Birmingham, perhaps best known for his role in Lesbians and Gays support the Miners.

Jul 14, 20245 min read

Review: My Son's A Queer at Birmingham Hippodrome

My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a multi-award-winning show by playwright Rob Madge.

Jul 12, 20242 min read

Aaron holds a microphone, performing stand-up. He wear light coloured trousers and a green smoking jacket

Review: Aaron Twitchen at the Old Joint Stock, Birmingham

LGBTQ+ comedian, Aaron Twitchen brings his stand up show 'Himbo' to Birmingham

Jul 10, 20243 min read

Photo of Michael Marouli in an elaborate drag costume

Michael Marouli to perform at Walsall Pride

Drag Race UK star, Michael Marouli has announced that she will be performing at Walsall Pride in 2024.

Jul 9, 20241 min read

Karen Harding announced as a headliner for Walsall Pride 2024

Headlining the main stage of Walsall Pride this year is Karen Harding whose début single 'Say Something'

Jul 9, 20241 min read

Peter Tatchell at Birmingham Pride talking to the Police Chief. Peter wears a blue shirt and a rainbow tie. The Police Chief wears a uniform and a rainbow flower garland around his neck.

Interview: Peter Tatchell speaks to Midlands Rainbow

Human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell talks about police forces apologising for historic homophobia.

Jul 8, 20243 min read

Pride Bus in Birmingham is returned to routes following threat

A National Express West Midlands’ double-decker bus wrapped in the colours of the LGBTQ+ pride flag has been returned to public routes

Jul 2, 20242 min read

Joe Lycett’s Harry Styles art t-shirt raises money for Greenpeace

A t-shirt featuring artwork of Harry Styles, created by Joe Lycett, is being sold to raise money for Greenpeace.

Jul 1, 20242 min read

Lia stands in front of a photo she has taken on display in Victoria Square.

Interview: Photographer Lia Papouis on Queer Femininity

Lia Papouis is a queer photographic artist based in Birmingham. Lia speaks to Midlands Rainbow about her latest project.

Jun 25, 20242 min read

Birmingham Pride sign at the festival, lit up at night

How will the Smithfield Development impact Birmingham Pride?

The Smithfield site has been used for many years by Birmingham Pride but how will development impact it?

Jun 20, 20242 min read

Stafford Council overturn Pride flag decision

Stafford Borough Council overturned its decision following an open letter issued by Pride

Jun 17, 20241 min read

Stafford Pride issues open letter to council on Pride flag decision

Stafford Pride organisers have issued an open letter to Stafford Borough Council expressing disappointment in the decision not to fly Pride

Jun 16, 20243 min read

House of Allure dancing with their dance glass, they all wear orange, yellow, red and gold and wave flags of the same colours.

Review: House of Allure at The Black Box, Birmingham

House of Allure – a Birmingham-based burlesque and cabaret group – celebrated a spectacular pride special

Jun 15, 20242 min read

Planning approved for former CHIC premises

Planning has been approved in Birmingham for the former site of CHIC, LGBTQ+ nightclub

Jun 13, 20242 min read

Fatt Projects launches free events accessibility guide

Fatt Projects has launched an events accessibility guide for nightlife and party organisers

Jun 12, 20242 min read

Pride progress flag rippling in the wind

Bromyard to celebrate its first-ever pride

Bromyard, a town in the parish of Bromyard and Winslow, will be celebrating its first-ever pride in 2024.

Jun 10, 20241 min read

Coventry Trans Pride to host picnic event

Coventry Trans Pride will be holding a picnic in the park on the 10th of August 2024

May 28, 20241 min read

Man charged with assault during Birmingham Pride Celebrations

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault following an incident during Birmingham Pride weekend.

May 27, 20242 min read

Photos from the event including the drag performers

Pride Event raises over £1,000 for charity, SHELTER

A Pride party held at Birmingham’s Attic Brew Co. has raised over £1,000 for the charity, SHELTER

May 27, 20241 min read

Bally Singh is in a radio studio, there is a microphone behind him. Bally is a Sikh man, he wears a black turban, blue t-shirt and black jacket.

Interview: Trying comedy with Bally Singh

Interview with Bally Singh, Gaydio DJ & one of the internet's favourite 'meme-queens' about his foray into stand-up comedy for charity.

May 22, 20242 min read

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