Halloween and Bonfire Night are done so as Mariah says, it’s tiiiiime! On Mekahel drops A Hoe-y Christmas today (14.11.25), a sexy, joyful, unapologetically queer holiday EP mixing cheeky originals and festive classics. Get ready to sleigh the season!

"This show has been years in the making." - and TRUST us it's been worth the wait. @scenemag.co.uk's interview with Salty Brine is a truly delicious read, delving into the Cyndi Lauper lore behind this fantastic show. G'wonn, you know you want to: www.scenemag.co.uk/interview-ne...

Brighton & Hove Councillor Jacob Allen for Woodingdean has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year at the 2025 Cllr Awards, recognised for his work on the city’s debt policy and commitment to the Woodingdean Wildflower Meadow project.

In a statement, the party said: "This Trans Awareness Week, we stand proudly alongside trans and non-binary people across the UK."

The collection, which launched in New York, is the result of a collaboration between Rainbow Wool - a German non-profit that rescues gay rams from slaughter - and acclaimed designer Michael Schmidt, whose star-studded client list includes Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Cher.

Matthew Kenworthy Gomes, Chair of Cornwall Pride, said: "This award recognises the dedication, kindness, and courage of everyone who makes Pride happen across Cornwall."

Thank you Eric Page from @scenemag.co.uk for this lovely, generous combined review of This Queer Arab Family & This Arab Is Queer 🫶 I guess I can now update my bio with “essential cultural curator” www.scenemag.co.uk/family-matte... (h/t @saqibooks.bsky.social)

It's fight back time: excellent article in @scenemag.co.uk Power, Populism and Politics: How LGBTQ+ activists are fighting back - the story of the recent #SaferToBeMe human rights summit and why it matters.... www.scenemag.co.uk/power-populi...

Brighton-based DRAGBUS has announced a special event taking place on World AIDS Day (Monday, 1 December) in aid of Lunch Positive. DRAGBUS, Rose Garden and Brighton Regency Routemaster have all waived their fees so that the entire face value of your ticket goes directly to the local HIV charity.

Local HIV charity Lunch Positive will host its annual World AIDS Day community lunch on 23 November - a whole community event, open to everyone, bringing people together to share a wonderful lunch and social time in the spirit of solidarity with the community of people living with HIV.

As populist governments across the world target LGBTQ+ communities, Simon Williams, who writes on LGBTQ+ equalities, law and queer history, looks back at the recent #SaferToBeMe Summit, the first global-level LGBTQ+ rights gathering of its kind in the UK and explains why it matters. 📸 Haydn Brown

Queer pop star Chappell Roan praised Cyndi Lauper as a “born performer and revolutionary songwriter, a forever fashion icon and a fierce advocate and ally”.

Charles Street Tap said: "We’re going BIG this year at Charles Street Tap – and we mean BAGA big!"

Ten Sussex charities received a share of over £100,000 at the event.

This year December will be magic again! The boys from the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, fresh from their 20th anniversary celebration, return to the Brighton Dome for their winter spectacular, 'Beauty and the Bear', on Saturday, 13 December. 📸 Nick Ford Photography

INTERVIEW: Scene Magazine sits down with Brighton cabaret star, Billie Gold.

Green Party councillors in Bristol clashed with residents over trans rights earlier this week.

MPact Global announces the return of the International HIV Kiss-In, celebrating queer migrants and people living with HIV at the U.S.-Mexico border through a bold, cross-border demonstration of visibility, rights, and pride.

Nigerian-born and Brussels-based artist Wayne Snow makes a powerful return with his long-awaited third album, Snowdome, out now via Curators.

One of north London’s only LGBTQ+ venues - and the UK’s only trans-run venue - is celebrating four years in business at a time when trans rights in Britain are under increasing threat.

'O Come, All Ye Fabulous' is Rainbow Chorus’s glittering celebration of festive joy and unapologetic fabulousness.

Following her win, the Democrat said: "Being elected as Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor is deeply meaningful, and I carry that responsibility with pride and humility."

Police have charged a teenager following yet another hate crime incident at Xoko, an LGBTQ+ owned coffee shop in Inverness, which has been targeted at least a dozen times since it opened in July 2021.

Reports suggest that over £1.3 million is owed to freelance artists, producers and performers.

A new YouGov poll, commissioned by Good Law Project, has revealed that more than a quarter of trans adults in the UK are considering leaving the country within the next decade, citing an increasingly hostile environment and erosion of rights.

As mayor-elect, Mamdani has promised to expand gender-affirming care city-wide with over $80million of investment and create an Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs to centralise services related to housing, employment and health.

The film, 'KICK', captures Nikki Hiltz’s quest to become the first openly trans non-binary athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, while navigating the intense pressures of elite sport and the complexities of identity.

Brighton & Hove marks World AIDS Day on 1 Dec with music, remembrance, and unity. Local choirs unite-Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, Rainbow Chorus, Resound, and ROX-to share harmony and hope, proving love and community conquer stigma.

Posting images of his injuries, Cameron, who was celebrating his birthday, wrote: “I had a beautiful birthday surrounded by love, yet still came face-to-face with people who chose hate and violence."

Cambridge University's oldest women-only college, Newnham, has reaffirmed its commitment to trans inclusivity by continuing to admit students who self-identify as women.

IN CONVERSATION: Dave Lynn, drag queen of drag queens, speaks to Scene Magazine.

LGBT Foundation, the national LGBTQ+ wellbeing and health charity, has launched its second national campaign of the year, celebrating diverse masculinities and showing that "every man is enough".

Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party, is on the brink of making history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, following a strong performance in Wednesday’s national elections.

A petition has been launched demanding justice for dozens of performers, creatives, and small businesses left unpaid following the sudden collapse of Manchester Pride, one of the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ events.

Jeremy Corbyn, the MP for Islington North and former Labour leader, is set to swap the political stage for the theatrical one this Christmas, making a surprise cameo in a festive drag pantomime at the Pleasance Theatre in north London.

Trans charity Not a Phase and Trans Pride Brighton will be working together this year to bring trans communities and allies together for the Brighton Vigil to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Thursday, 20 November.

Labour MP for Bracknell, Peter Swallow, delivered a passionate defence of LGBTQ+ rights in the House of Commons yesterday, condemning recent remarks made by a Reform UK politician that conflated support for LGBTQ+ communities with backing for terrorism.

Glamour UK has named nine trans women among its 2025 Women of the Year honourees, spotlighting their contributions to activism, fashion, media and community empowerment.

What an absolute pleasure to welcome La Fonte Musica back to Brighton for this deeply moving evening at the Brighton Early Music Festival.

Olympic champion and television personality Tom Daley has spoken candidly about his long-standing struggle with bulimia and body dysmorphia, shedding light on the pressures faced by gay men around body image.

Our contributor Dale Melita summoned 66 (obviously) spooktacular pop tracks that deserve a spot in your haunted headphones. We tried to dig up some deep cuts that most Halloween playlists ghost past! Some of these picks might be a bit of a stretch but if you hate fun, well just say you hate fun.

Announcing the news on social media, Zarah Sultana MP, who co-founded Your Party with Jeremy Corbyn, said: "A proud socialist and trans woman, Ellie’s leadership will be vital in the fight against austerity, for equality and for a socialist Scotland."

With his brand new single Emilio and his directorial debut making waves, there’s no better time to dive head first into a conversation with LA-based singer, songwriter and dancer Stewart Taylor. An artist unafraid to be his authentic self....INTERVIEW:

Lauren Byrne of country-pop trio Remember Monday stood up for trans rights last night by wearing a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt at the band’s Manchester show.

Elon Musk has reignited his long-standing feud with Trump administration official Sean Duffy, posting a homophobic meme on social media that has drawn widespread condemnation and intensified tensions surrounding NASA’s future.

The Turkish government has unveiled a sweeping set of proposed legal changes that critics say represent a severe escalation in its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights, sparking international condemnation and fears of further marginalisation of LGBTQ+ communities.

There’s an electric buzz meeting a comedian pre-show — that calm-before-the-chaos energy. When I met David Ingram at Presuming Ed’s for Brighton’s Edliners Comedy Night, just 30 minutes before he hit the stage, he was as chill as if he were waiting for a coffee, not a spotlight.

Travel giant TUI has released its third annual LGBTQ+ Travel Ranking, spotlighting the continent’s most inclusive and welcoming cities for queer travellers.

King Charles III became the first senior member of the Royal Family to support an LGBTQ+ event yesterday when he led a poignant ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum to unveil the UK’s first national memorial dedicated to LGBTQ+ members of the Armed Forces.

The Pride Community Fund CIC, which supports and celebrates LGBTQ+ people and communities, has announced the launch of the Restart Fund to support local LGBTQ+ community groups in Brighton & Hove.