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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 10, 20241 min read


Interview: Peter Tatchell speaks to Midlands Rainbow
Human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell talks about police forces apologising for historic homophobia.
Jul 9, 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 3, 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 2, 20242 min read


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 26, 20242 min read


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 21, 20242 min read


Stafford Council overturn Pride flag decision
Stafford Borough Council overturned its decision following an open letter issued by Pride
Jun 18, 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 17, 20243 min read


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 16, 20242 min read


Planning approved for former CHIC premises
Planning has been approved in Birmingham for the former site of CHIC, LGBTQ+ nightclub
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Fatt Projects launches free events accessibility guide
Fatt Projects has launched an events accessibility guide for nightlife and party organisers
Jun 13, 20242 min read


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 11, 20241 min read


Uncovering Our History: Flamingo Club, Wolverhampton
After the LGBTQ+ community lost Aunty's in Walsall during the 1960s, another Black Country venue came along to cater for LGBTQ+ people across the region. Flamingo Club, Wolverhampton was opened in 1965 by George Smith, and it soon became a popular haunt for the LGBTQ+ community not just in Wolverhampton but also further afield, much as Aunty’s had been before it.
Jun 3, 20243 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 29, 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 28, 20242 min read


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 28, 20241 min read


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 23, 20242 min read


Birmingham Drag Performers join Come Dine With Me Cast
Drag performers, Matthew 'Blanche' Stephens and Cycki Brokat, are joining the cast of Come Dine With Me, representing The Loft
May 21, 20241 min read


Interview: author P.J. Ellis talks 'We Could Be Heroes'
P.J. Ellis speaks to Midlands Rainbow about his latest novel We Could Be Heroes; a "love letter to the LGBTQ+ community, and to the city of
May 21, 20244 min read


Walsall to host Pride Picnic
The Walsall Pride group, who are responsible for putting together Walsall Pride in August, are also hosting a free 'Pride Picnic in the Park
May 17, 20241 min read
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