MUNA performed a sold-out show at The Garage and it was nothing short of electric

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Sad gays, gather yourselves! Delivering queer euphoria at its finest, MUNA’s self-titled third album arrives on 24 June BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGES BY ELEANOR NOYCE Searching for a sapphic-soaked band to soundtrack your summer? Together, US-based Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin are MUNA, and they’re the Western-inspired, cowboy-esque alt pop group you never [….]

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is flying the Lesbian Pride Flag from City Hall to mark Lesbian Visibility Week

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A fantastic display of solidarity, this is true allyship #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW22 #LWithTheT BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGES VIA MAYOR OF LONDON’S PRESS OFFICE, GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY In a pinnacle moment for the lesbian community, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today flown the Lesbian Pride Flag from City Hall to mark Lesbian Visibility Week. Lesbian Visibility [….]

Sinitta speaks out on Pride In London’s apology to DIVA publisher, Linda Riley

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“The reckless comments of one individual does not define the LGBTQI community” BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGE VIA @THESINITTAOFFICIAL ON INSTAGRAM Following reports of racism endemic within Pride In London as an organisation, DIVA Magazine withdrew from its media partnership in March 2021. Later on that year, DIVA publisher Linda Riley, alongside LGBTQI campaigner Peter Tatchell [….]

“I’m 50 in London Friend’s 50th year”: DIVA Meets Dr Vivienne Smith, Trustee at London Friend

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“For us, it’s not just about doing the same old things, but it’s about reacting to the needs of our communities” BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGES BY DR VIVIENNE SMITH Now working for the NHS after retraining as a psychologist, Dr Vivienne Smith is originally from South Africa. She moved to the UK in 1998 and [….]

Harlequins Rugby Team close the London Stock Exchange in celebration of their 3rd Pride Game

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Celebrating LGBTQI inclusion in rugby and greater representation, London Stock Exchange Group is motivated by equality and inclusion BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGES BY ELEANOR NOYCE Happy LGBT+ History Month! To mark the occasion, members from Harlequins and Harlequins Women’s Team closed the London Stock Exchange on 17 February 2022. With their home ground located at [….]

BFI Flare: London’s LGBTQIA+ Film Festival has launched its 2022 programme, and it’s beautifully queer

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Spoiler alert: This year’s programme is full to the brim with queer-tastic content BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGES BY BFI FLARE Get excited, DIVAs! London’s LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, BFI Flare, has just launched its 2022 programme. Spoiler alert: it’s looking fabulous! Taking place from 16-27 March 2022, BFI Flare will be returning to the venue for [….]

LGBTQI film festival BFI Flare announces opening and closing night films for its 2022 festival

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Sit tight, DIVAs! The full programme for BFI Flare: London’s LGBTQIA+ Film Festival arrives on Tuesday 15 February at 7pm BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGES BY BFI FLARE The UK’s most exciting LGBTQI film festival, BFI Flare returns from 16-27 March 2022 for its 36th edition. Today, it has announced that coming-of-age picture Girl Picture (Alli [….]