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Image shows a William Morris style floral illustratation, in blues and greens

Image shows a William Morris style floral illustratation, in blues and greens

Blooming Queer: an LGBTQ+ Botany

Plants and flowers have long been used as symbols by the LGBTQ+ community so let's delve into a garden of queerness.

Apr 21, 20256 min read

A rubber gloved hand fills an injection needle from a vial

A rubber gloved hand fills an injection needle from a vial

New HIV prevention trial for women+ launched in Birmingham

A new, six-monthly injection to reduce the risk of HIV transmission is being offered to sexually active women in Birmingham as part of a new study.

Apr 19, 20252 min read

Nottingham to hold protest following Anti-trans Supreme Court Ruling

Nottingham Against Transphobia together with Nottingham Pastel Project, and Trans Pride Nottingham are holding a protest following the anti-trans Supreme Court ruling

Apr 18, 20252 min read

Image is a photo of the drag queen Divine De Campo, she wears a large blonde wig with dark brown roots, and in it a sparkly pink bow. She wears silvery eyes shadow, lashes, and red lipstick. Her dress is in the same pink glittery material, she wears pink earrings and black gloves.

Image is a photo of the drag queen Divine De Campo, she wears a large blonde wig with dark brown roots, and in it a sparkly pink bow. She wears silvery eyes shadow, lashes, and red lipstick. Her dress is in the same pink glittery material, she wears pink earrings and black gloves.

Interview: Divina De Campo - I Do Think

Drag Race star Divina De Campo talks about her upcoming tour ‘I Do Think’ which comes to Birmingham in May & the ‘Dragged to the Musicals’ production.

Apr 17, 20253 min read

Photo of Mrs Mills, she wears a snake-skin style dress, jewellery, wig and make-up, she sits in a chair, is smiling, and has one hand on a red clutch bag. Her finger nails are painted red.

Photo of Mrs Mills, she wears a snake-skin style dress, jewellery, wig and make-up, she sits in a chair, is smiling, and has one hand on a red clutch bag. Her finger nails are painted red.

Midlands LGBTQ+ Community pay tribute to Mrs Mills

The LGBTQ+ community across Birmingham and the Midlands have been paying tribute following the news that Robert Mills, known to most as ‘Mrs Mills’ had sadly passed away over the weekend.

Apr 14, 20251 min read

Photo of Ncuti Gatwa & Edward Bluemel to promote the play, Ncuti stands behind Edward with his arms wrapped around him in a ‘fighting’/rivalry motion.

Photo of Ncuti Gatwa & Edward Bluemel to promote the play, Ncuti stands behind Edward with his arms wrapped around him in a ‘fighting’/rivalry motion.

Ncuti Gatwa & Edward Bluemel cast in new play about Shakespeare and Marlowe’s rivalry

Ncuti Gatwa & Edward Bluemel are set to star in a new play that explores the rivalry between playwrights William Shakespeare, Christopher (Kit) Marlowe.

Apr 14, 20252 min read

Image shows a black and white photo of Lady Leshurr performing on stage, either side of her are two dancers, the audience can be seen in the background and smoke machines have been used.

Image shows a black and white photo of Lady Leshurr performing on stage, either side of her are two dancers, the audience can be seen in the background and smoke machines have been used.

Grime artists including Lady Leshurr collab with Symphony Orchestra

A line-up of Birmingham-based rap and grime artists, including openly pansexual Lady Leshurr, have collaborated with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) to show that "symphonic music is for everyone”.

Apr 13, 20251 min read

Joe Lycett has blonde short hair, is smiling and holding a folder, and he wears a ruffled outfit in the colours of the Pansexual flag yellow, pink and blue.

Joe Lycett has blonde short hair, is smiling and holding a folder, and he wears a ruffled outfit in the colours of the Pansexual flag yellow, pink and blue.

Joe Lycett creates ‘United States of Birmingham’

As part of an upcoming new series for Sky Max, comedian, presenter and Brummy bab, Joe Lycett, has bought together the ‘United States of Birmingham’

Apr 12, 20251 min read

Hereford Pride cancelled and organisation closing down

Hereford Pride cancelled and organisation closing down

Hereford Pride cancelled and organisation closing down

Hereford Pride have made the decision to cancel 2025's pride event and shut down the organisation due to the economic climate

Apr 9, 20251 min read

Image shows Tom Aspaul, he is in camel-coloured trousers, is shirtless and one arm rests on his chest. His posture is leaning back, He has dark hair and a moustache and wears a crown of flowers on his head.

Image shows Tom Aspaul, he is in camel-coloured trousers, is shirtless and one arm rests on his chest. His posture is leaning back, He has dark hair and a moustache and wears a crown of flowers on his head.

Interview: Tom Aspaul on upcoming album, Cabin Fever

Singer and songwriter from Wolverhampton, Tom Aspaul, talks to Midlands Rainbow about his upcoming album, Cabin Fever.

Apr 8, 20253 min read

A garland of pride progress intersex inclusion flags hung up outside somewhere, trees can be seen in the background

A garland of pride progress intersex inclusion flags hung up outside somewhere, trees can be seen in the background

Group set up for LBGTQ+ community in rural East Midlands

Megan Atkinson from Leicestershire, set up the group ‘Queer Adventure Collective’ as a safe space for LGBTQ+ people from smaller communities

Apr 7, 20251 min read

Promotional image for the musical, there is a silhouette of someone playing a fiddle, and beneath them it reads: Fiddler on the Roof

Promotional image for the musical, there is a silhouette of someone playing a fiddle, and beneath them it reads: Fiddler on the Roof

Olivier Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof coming to Birmingham

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof, which comes to Birmingham later this year, has picked up several Olivier Awards

Apr 6, 20251 min read

Image shows a colourful children's classroom with desks and plastic blue chairs, in the background, trays with stationary folders etc. can be seen

Image shows a colourful children's classroom with desks and plastic blue chairs, in the background, trays with stationary folders etc. can be seen

Data highlights Birmingham primary schools in suspensions and exclusions for homophobia and transphobia

Department of Education data reveals homophobic & transphobic abuse resulting in suspensions in Birmingham primary schools has increased

Apr 5, 20253 min read

Opening night at the new Village Inn, a collage of two photos. In the first, you can see the outside of the new venue, a sign hangs above reading 'The Village Inn' there is a red 'VIP' style rope, balloon towers in gold and black and a large red high heel, from the old Village Inn. In the second photo, three drag queens (Dahliah Rivers, Blanche & Yshee Black) are celebrating outside. Blanche opens a bottle of champagne which sprays everywhere, Dahliah and Yshee laugh.

Opening night at the new Village Inn, a collage of two photos. In the first, you can see the outside of the new venue, a sign hangs above reading 'The Village Inn' there is a red 'VIP' style rope, balloon towers in gold and black and a large red high heel, from the old Village Inn. In the second photo, three drag queens (Dahliah Rivers, Blanche & Yshee Black) are celebrating outside. Blanche opens a bottle of champagne which sprays everywhere, Dahliah and Yshee laugh.

Twiggy: On the ever-changing Gay Village

Drag performer, Twiggy, reflects on Birmingham's changing Gay Village and the positive future of the venues

Apr 4, 20252 min read

Promotional image of Billy and Bev for the Olivier Awards. Both Black people, and are made-up and glamorous. Billy wears a gold shirt and white coat over his shoulders, he has large rings on most of his fingers. He has short black hair and a stubbly beard. Beverley wears a cream dress, earrings and has big, black curly hair that frames her face.

Promotional image of Billy and Bev for the Olivier Awards. Both Black people, and are made-up and glamorous. Billy wears a gold shirt and white coat over his shoulders, he has large rings on most of his fingers. He has short black hair and a stubbly beard. Beverley wears a cream dress, earrings and has big, black curly hair that frames her face.

Wolverhampton's Beverley Knight collabs with Billy Porter in new song

Singer-songwriter & actress, Beverley Knight has collaborated with American actor &singer, Billy Porter on new single, Never Say Never.

Apr 4, 20252 min read

Image shows a promotional picture for the show. The image reads: William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice 1936 directed by Brigid Larmour starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as the first female Shylock

Image shows a promotional picture for the show. The image reads: William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice 1936 directed by Brigid Larmour starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as the first female Shylock

Review: Merchant of Venice 1936 at Birmingham Rep

Merchant of Venice 1936 transports Shakespeare's original text to the 1930s, starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as the first female Shylock

Apr 3, 20252 min read

Image shows the poster promo for Ghost. There is an image of two people embracing, which is surrounded by a glowing effect. The poster reads: Believe. Bill Kenwright presents Ghost the Musical. It also lists books and lyrics etc. which can be found online

Image shows the poster promo for Ghost. There is an image of two people embracing, which is surrounded by a glowing effect. The poster reads: Believe. Bill Kenwright presents Ghost the Musical. It also lists books and lyrics etc. which can be found online

Review: Ghost The Musical at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Based on the hit Paramount Pictures film, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost: The Musical is an adaption of the screenplay for stage.

Apr 2, 20252 min read

Kate Butch in a red and brunette wig and red dress, she is coming through a window, holding the cartains apart

Kate Butch in a red and brunette wig and red dress, she is coming through a window, holding the cartains apart

Review: Kate Butch Wuthering Shites at The Old Joint Stock

Drag Race UK star, Kate Butch is on tour across the UK with Wuthering Shites, visiting Birmingham’s Old Joint Stock

Mar 29, 20252 min read

Baga Chipz is a drag queen wearing exaggerated make up, a blonde bob wig, and a pink dress with feathers framing the top. She has visible tattoos on her arms and holds a chip in one hand like a cigarette, between her fingers. The background of the image is a light blue.

Baga Chipz is a drag queen wearing exaggerated make up, a blonde bob wig, and a pink dress with feathers framing the top. She has visible tattoos on her arms and holds a chip in one hand like a cigarette, between her fingers. The background of the image is a light blue.

Baga Chipz to headline Stafford Pride

Stafford Pride is returning for its second year in 2025, with Drag Race star Baga Chipz to headline

Mar 26, 20251 min read

A medical professional in blue gloves can be seen testing a blood sample under a microscope

A medical professional in blue gloves can be seen testing a blood sample under a microscope

HIV & Hepatitis Opt-out Testing Expands to all Birmingham Emergency Departments

Following the success of opt-out testing at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the scheme has been expanded to all A&E departments in Birmingham

Mar 25, 20252 min read

Queer-led ceilidh band for weddings, parties and more! The Rainbow Folk. Friendly, inclusive, accessible. Spreading queer joy, one ceilidh at a time!

Alexandra Theatre Shoews Banner advert, click to book shows

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