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Meeting Myra Dubois

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The self-declared ‘siren of South Yorkshire’, Myra Dubois is righting a historical wrong by returning to Oxford following a covid-induced cancellation during her last tour. Be Well is a is a sardonic side-eye at the Wellness Industrial Complex, calling out the ‘celebrity snake oil merchants’ with her acid-tongued, quick-witted comedy that is guaranteed to leave you […]

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What Makes Me: K Flay

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Singer, musician, songwriter, and rapper Kristine Flaherty – otherwise known as K. Flay – has had a busy year so far with the ‘start of her next chapter’ of music. Following the release of the new full-length studio album MONO, we got in touch with the relentlessly boundary-pushing artist to find out, what makes K. […]

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10 Ways to Be an Ally to Black LGBT People

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By Stonewall’s Bame/POC Staff Network  Black LGBT people have been severely affected by the global pandemic, as well as the trauma of systemic racism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia experienced by the entire community. Now more than ever, we need allies to step up and take action.  We know that many people have looked to find […]

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The Death and Life of All of Us

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Victor Esses is a Queer Jewish-Lebanese-Brazilian theatre maker, writer and performer who looks at the difficult aspects of our lives and makes them seem more manageable. His newest show, The Death and Life of All of Us is a story of intergenerational shame, family secrets and history which has been in the making for 20 […]

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London Shopfronts

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London Shopfronts is an illustrated love letter to London and the vivacious and diverse independent shops that add colour to the Big Smoke. The book showcases some of the most loved and vibrant LGBTQ+ venues across the capital. From the wonderful Dalston Superstore bedecked with bunting, to Gay’s the Word, the first LGBTQ+ bookshop to […]

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We Three Interview

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Oregon-based alt-pop trio, We Three, have built up a passionate and global safe space for their fanbase with their anthemic, emotive and life-affirming songs. I got in touch with the siblings, Manny, Bethany, and Joshua, to find out about their forthcoming album Love Me (out 21 July), which is set to be their rawest and […]

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Fynest Reads: Pluto Press

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This edition’s Fynests reads were provided by Pluto Press, a radical political publishing house founded in 1969. As one of the world’s oldest radical publishers, Pluto’s focus remains making timely interventions in contemporary struggles. “Though our collective outlook has developed over time, we proudly identify as anti-capitalist, internationalist and politically independent.” They recommended two great […]

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The Queer Comedy Club

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The UK’s first permanent LGBTQ+ comedy club opened its doors in Archway, London, this May.   The Queer Comedy Club will give queer audiences and their friends the chance to enjoy stand-up comedy, knowing they’ll be hearing relevant, relatable, and most importantly of all, rib-ticklingly funny comedy that reflects their own lives. It will also be […]

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The Pride Guide

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We’ve gathered our favourite 2023 Pride Events spanning across the whole of the country. Take your pick this Pride Season; there’s certainly plenty to choose from…    Birmingham Pride   26-28 May 2023  Birmingham Pride held its first event back in 1997. Since then, it has become one of the most important LGBTQ+ festivals in the […]

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Lottie London Is Full of Pride

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Lottie London wants to create a safe space in which everyone feels free to express their authentic selves. For Pride month, Lottie London are supporting and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community where statistics show that 20% of Gen Z said they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Lottie London are championing the voices and skills […]

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The Shortlist For The 2024 Gaydio Pride Awards

Gaydio has announced the shortlist for the Gaydio Pride Awards 2024 with Hilton, a ceremony dedicated to recognising and celebrating […]

Effective Swiping: Online Dating Strategies

While online dating may seem straightforward, achieving meaningful connections is often not so simple. Many factors come into play, from […]

We Need Your Help – Please Write to Your MP

Thank you for your amazing support to FWP’s campaign for restorative justice for LGBT+ veterans affected by the ‘gay ban’ and for […]

Gaydio Pride Awards 2024

Gaydio have announced that The Gaydio Pride Awards 2024 with Hilton will take place on Friday 16th February 2024 – […]

Diversity Choir’s Nautical Adventure

London’s foremost LGBT+ chamber chorus “Diversity Choir” has announced a brand new repertoire for its winter concert – inspired by […]

Addressing The Challenges Faced By LGBTQ+ Veterans

A Path Towards Inclusion and Care By Jonathan Buckerfield, Deputy CEO and Head of Income Generation at Opening Doors In […]

Meeting Myra Dubois

The self-declared ‘siren of South Yorkshire’, Myra Dubois is righting a historical wrong by returning to Oxford following a covid-induced cancellation […]

The Making of Pinocchio

A true tale of love and transition told through the story of Pinocchio but set in a fictional film studio. […]

MyGwork’s WorkFair 2023

Organised by myGwork, the largest global LGBTQ+ talent platform, #WorkFair 2023 will return on 18 October featuring hundreds of jobs […]

What Makes Me: K Flay

Singer, musician, songwriter, and rapper Kristine Flaherty – otherwise known as K. Flay – has had a busy year so […]