Scene Magazine

Scene Magazine From the Heart of LGBTQ+ Living. Scene Magazine is a magazine for the LGBTQ+ community. Content is shared across social media. www.gscene.com

Based in Brighton & Hove the magazine is read all across the UK, and the world, with a mix of features, news, previews, reviews, opinion and comment. To read the current issue go to scene.pub/mag

The website posts between 5 to 10 news stories a day from around the world, again shared across our social media platforms.

“I apologise to all LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester and across the UK for the past failing of Greater Manchester Pol...
23/12/2025

“I apologise to all LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester and across the UK for the past failing of Greater Manchester Police,” Andy Burnham wrote, in his capacity as Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner.

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Stephen Watson, has repeatedly refused to say sorry, even when presented with "evidence of abusive unlawful homophobic police behaviour'.

▶️ https://www.scenemag.co.uk/andy-burnham-apologises-for-past-homophobic-persecution-of-lgbtq-people-by-greater-manchester-police/

17/12/2025

🎤 Liran Notik visited D**e Mart — a community-powered market at Daltons reclaiming space, language, and joy.
At the centre of D**e Mart is Edie, founder and co-organiser, whose vision shaped the event from the ground up. D**e Mart began as a response to a gap — a need for a space that centred d**e identity without dilution or apology. Through persistence, collaboration and community trust, that idea became a packed room filled with independent traders, artists and makers. The result was a space where creativity could thrive freely and identity never had to be explained.

Robynne spoke passionately about the importance of showcasing work that sits outside mainstream fashion, while Jen added another layer, talking about the importance of reclaiming the word “d**e” itself.

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You can dive into the full story and read more stories that matter, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and sharing them with honesty and heart on our website▶️ scenemag.co.uk and while you're there, why not give us a follow on Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook and our new YouTube channel, to stay in the loop?

Scene is dedicated to telling the stories that matter through powerful journalism, community connection and cultural celebration, whether we’re covering local news or lifting up q***r artists or allies, we remain committed to being a trusted voice at the centre of LGBTQ+ life.

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10/12/2025

Having recently announced the results of the fabulous Legends World AIDS Day fundraiser, we are delighted to provide an update regarding two more World AIDS Day activities.

A number of our enthusiastic volunteers braved the chilly weather last weekend to help out with bucket collections at Brighton Station, with separate collections also taking place in our St James's Street shop, together raising almost £370.

Our thanks to members of the team and volunteers collecting (including a number of our Trustees and our CEO pictured), to the team at Brighton Station/GTR and to everyone who so kindly and generously donated across the weekend 🙏.

07/12/2025

The final count is in... drum roll please!!!
The World AIDS Day Fundraiser at Marine Tavern raised a whopping £1116.14 for Lunch Positive!
A huge thank you to all of our artists, contributors and customers who made this day such a positive, welcoming and heartfelt day!
Another huge thank you to who painted each of our artists, which were auctioned off at the end of the night.
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06/12/2025

Six local choirs at the top of their form - what more could you ask for at Brighton’s World AIDS Day concert raising funds for Lunch Positive, such a life-changing charity. Relatively new kids on the block Brighton Rox and City of Stars gave the established choirs a run

Tonight, the BBC will broadcast 'Shock Treatment', a documentary uncovering the use of electric shock aversion therapy ...
05/12/2025

Tonight, the BBC will broadcast 'Shock Treatment', a documentary uncovering the use of electric shock aversion therapy to try to change the sexuality or gender identity of gay and trans people.

While the programme focuses on historic practices, the reality is that LGBTQ+ people in the UK are still being subjected to damaging 'conversion practices' today.

Simon Blake, Chief Executive of Stonewall, said: “Although we often think of conversion practices as something of the past, the shocking fact is that these harmful practices are still taking place in 21st-century Britain."

▶️ https://www.scenemag.co.uk/shock-treatment-bbc-documentary-reveals-dark-past-of-lgbtq-conversion-practices/

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GScene Magazine is the magazine for the LGBT+ communities in Brighton & Hove. The monthly publication is distributed to readers from Brighton to Eastbourne, London, Portsmouth and Southampton. We are also online at www.gscene.com.

GScene covers LGBT+ news and it's the most comprehensive guide for bars and events in East Sussex.

Gscene Magazine started life in 1993 as a four-page insert stapled into the centre of Impact Magazine, a generic listings magazine for Brighton and Hove. Originally called 'The Q***r Guide', Brighton was not quite ready for the 'Q' word in 1993 and the name of the magazine was changed to Gscene in 1995. During the past 25 years, Gscene has played a vital role in improving services, creating opportunities and informing the LGBT+ communities in East Sussex.