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Rachel Pegg talks to John Hamilton , chairman of Brighton and Hove (actually) Gay Men’s Chorus, ahead of their Christmas show

Why did you set up the chorus three years ago?
I felt there was a need for a fun, safe environment. Of the three gay choruses that are in Brighton, they are all unique. When I was younger I sang in a choir and played a bit of piano and clarinet. I hadn’t sung for many years. It was the best decision I’ve made to start the chorus.

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Rachel Pegg visits Sussex Beacon as it prepares for World Aids Day

Sussex Beacon has special reason to celebrate World Aids Day on Monday. This time last year the future of Brighton’s Aids and HIV treatment centre in Bevendean Road was uncertain. Read the rest of this article »

One of the biggest parties of the year will take place next month. The Red Party, the annual Wild Fruit World Aids Day fundraising event, will be held at Tru on Sunday 7 December.
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Seven stars have been born into the Brighton drag and cabaret scene and the graduates of Dave Lynn’s Cabaret Academy are now available to take bookings for professional gigs.
This year’s output include: Welsh rocker Violet Venom, whose act blurs the line between alternative comedy and drag. At the industry showcase, Venom wielded a bottle of vodka, pogoed her way through a Blondie number; and confessed to waking up face down in a urinal and details of her hedonistic student lifestyle in Lewes Road.
Buxom Auntie Robbie told an outrageous story about an exploding toilet and innocently pouting Tammy Tinkle closed the night with belting songs and Gaydar gags.
The event was sponsored by REALBrighton.com and compered by Dave Lynn and Pat Cruise. It raised money for the Sussex Beacon.