Theatre review: Queer Contact 2023
The wonderful Queer Contact festival hit Manchester this February – celebrating Contact’s 50th year, no less. Scott Balf “reports”, gonzo-homo-style.
Spotlights
Speak Out Sister launches to represent majority of feminists who are trans-inclusive
Speak Out Sister is a new group formed to represent trans-inclusive feminism and challenge the disproportionate media coverage given to the small minority of transphobes who claim to be feminists.
Media amplifying minority with anti-trans views, report shows
‘Transphobia is a strong predictor of lesbophobia, biphobia and homophobia,’ say researchers at Opinium.
Ask For Clive’s Pub Pride event returns in 2022
The LGBT charity combating discrimination and championing safer spaces, Ask For Clive, is brining back its Pub Pride event for 2022
Music: 7 of the Best Songs – 28 March 2022
This week’s gems include tracks by Kelly Lee Owens, Princess Nokia, Let’s Eat Grandma, Hatchie, Ibibio Sound Machine, Mallrat, and Miss Kittin and The Hacker.
They/Them – a new film exploring identity and the outdoors
New film They/Them by outdoor apparel company Patagonia and their ambassador Lor Sabourin explores identity and the outdoors
6 tips to improve your sexual health and wellbeing
Good physical and mental health is crucial to a good sex life, so check out our top 6 gender-neutral tips to get you in banging shape!
7 of the Best Songs – 5 July 2021
John Preston picks his 7 best tracks of the week, including Laura Mvula, Shy Girl, Magdalena Bay, Trentmøller feat. Tricky, Grace Lightman and Lolo Zouaï.
Review: Manchester Jewish Museum
After two years of closed doors and a decade of hard work, Manchester Jewish Museum is finally open again to the public. Find out more about this hidden jewel of the North.
7 of the Best Songs – 28 June 2021
John Preston’s 7 best tracks of the week include The Chemical Brothers, Tirza, Half Waif, MNDR, Doja Cat and Banks.