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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 20, 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 20, 20244 min read
National Trust Birmingham to celebrate Pride 2024
The National Trust Back to Backs in Birmingham will be celebrating pride weekend 2024 with a whole host of different activities.
May 14, 20242 min read
Birmingham LGBT Appoints New Chair
Birmingham’s LGBT+ centre has appointed a new chair of the board of trustees. Steve Ball will replace Ian Hyde as new chair
May 14, 20241 min read
World Premiere of Here & Now in Birmingham adds additional week
The world premiere of a new musical, ‘Here & Now’ – which uses the music of Steps – at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham has added dates
May 9, 20242 min read
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