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Review: Marie & Rosetta at the Wolverhampton Grand
Written by George Brant and starring Wolverhampton's own, Beverley Knight, Marie & Rosetta is an intimate portrayal of the Godmother of rock ‘n’ roll, Rosetta Tharpe, and her singing partner Marie Knight; shining a dazzling spotlight on this often-forgotten yet revolutionary duo from music history.
May 282 min read


The Full Fatt Sound choir announce their first public concert
The Full Fatt Sound, a queer choir in Birmingham from Fatt Projects, have announced their first concert date in July.
May 272 min read


Teacher loses dismissal case after accessing trans pupil’s safeguarding record
A Christian teacher (referred to as A) has lost an unfair dismissal and religious discrimination claim in a hearing that took place at Nottingham Employment Tribunal Centre, after accessing a trans pupil's safeguarding record.
May 271 min read


Reflections & Photos: Birmingham Pride 2025
Birmingham Pride 2025, photos from the parade and reflections on the event and the city's community.
May 252 min read


‘Beyond Glitter & Feathers: My Artivism is my Pride’ exhibition opens at Birmingham’s Back to Backs
‘Beyond Glitter & Feathers: My Artivism is my Pride’ exhibition – showcasing the work and activism of artist Garry Jones – opens at Birmingham’s Back to Backs this May bank holiday for Birmingham Pride weekend.
May 232 min read


Interview: writer and drag artist, Thom Seddon
Thom Seddon, also known as drag artist Nana Arthole, is a writer and entertainer based in Nottingham whose verse novella ‘Men Holding Hands’ was published at the end of 2024. Thom talks inspiration, writing process, and independent publishing.
May 214 min read


Concerns raised regarding church site of Leicester’s HIV memorial
Holy Trinity Church, behind which the HIV memorial garden can be found, has been called out as a homophobic organisation with several of its clergy having publicly spoken out against what they call the “LGBTQ agenda”.
May 212 min read


Drag Queen Gardener working with V&A Dundee for exhibition
Professional gardener and horticulturalist, Tom Leonard from Warwickshire, also known as The Drag Queen Gardener, has announced a formal ambassadorship for the V&A Dundee for a new exhibition. Garden Futures: Designing with Nature.
May 192 min read


The Best Reviewed Show in West End History, Operation Mincemeat, to go on tour
that the Olivier Award®-winning and Tony Award® nominated Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is launching a globe-spanning World Tour, hitting venues in Birmingham and across the Midlands.
May 192 min read


HIV and AIDS memorial garden unveiled in Leicester
A memorial garden dedicated to those who are currently living with HIV, as well as those who have lost their lives or loved ones to the HIV and AIDS pandemic has been officially opened in Leicester.
May 172 min read


University of Warwick called out over changes to Trans Inclusion Code of Conduct policy
Students at the University of Warwick have voiced their concerns after a Trans Inclusion Code of Conduct policy was updated as a result of the EHRC's interim guidance.
May 163 min read


Birmingham Royal Ballet: Dancing With Pride
Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) are returning to this year's Birmingham Pride during May Bank Holiday weekend with two separate performances, including El Amor es amor, in support of the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
May 162 min read


LEGALLY BLONDE musical to tour Birmingham & Midlands
A brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL will tour the UK in 2026 playing in Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent.
May 162 min read


Redditch Pride returns in 2025
Redditch Pride returns to the town in 2025 on Saturday 7th June from 11am with the parade.
May 141 min read


Pride event at Church to return to Shifnal this year
Shifnal Pride, held at St. Andrew’s Church in Shropshire will return for a second year in 2025; uniting the LGBTQ+ community and people of faith.
May 142 min read


Late Night Lycett wins second BAFTA
Joe Lycett’s chaotically fun Friday night show, Late Night Lycett, has won a second BAFTA Award at this year’s TV ceremony.
May 131 min read


West Midlands Railway scheme removes gay man in response to anti-trans views
West Midlands Railway have removed a gay man from their ‘Adopt a Station’ Scheme in response to views shared on social media including anti-trans comments.
May 92 min read


Several Midlands Councils to ban Pride flags from their buildings under Reform UK
Reform UK plan to ban Pride flags from being flown in from council building including several across the Midlands.
May 81 min read


Football fan given banning order for homophobic abuse
A man has been handed a three-year football banning order for shouting homophobic abuse at a Birmingham City game in December last year
May 21 min read


Meet the cast of I Kissed a Boy S2
British gay day show, I Kissed a Boy is returning for series two with a whole new cast of men looking for love.
May 12 min read
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