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HONESTY - INTEGRITY - FREEDOM 3SIXTY’S MISSION STATEMENT “To help people with their choices, create unity within our community and to help people feel good about themselves.”

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National | Tony Blair makes historic gay speech as British Prime Minister

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International | If Filipino cops mince while on duty, they get sacked + more!

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Kavana | As he bursts back onto our TV screens, we ask Kav where the hell he’s been for the last seven years

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Blair’s gay pride

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History made as Prime Minister addresses gay dignitaries and expresses his “joy” at gay couples finally tying the knot Tony Blair has made history by becoming the first British Prime Minister ever to speak at a gay event.

Mr Blair gave a rousing speech at the ninth annual Equality Dinner, hosted by gay equality organisation Stonewall. He joked that there had not been that many “dance around the office” moments during his time as Prime Minister, but said that watching the first civil partnership ceremonies was a “joy”.

A host of prominent gay business leaders and entertainment stars were at the dinner, held at London's Dorchester hotel. Before his speech, Mr Blair spent time meeting guests, including Torchwood star John Barrowman, who himself 'married' his boyfriend recently. Also attending the dinner were gay MPs Chris Bryant and Stephen Williams, comedian Amy Lamé and award-winning novelist Sarah Waters.

Mr Blair went to praise the example that Britain has set to other nations in giving equal rights to gay couples.

Read the historic speech in full: page 15

The NHS would save £330 million each year if prostitution was legalised, according to a medical expert.

Chris Spencer Jones, Chair of the BMA Public Health Committee, says that 70% of all sexually transmitted infections occur in prostitutes and their clients.

“Sexual health services cost around £700 million a year,” says Mr Jones. “While regulating prostitution would probably cost £25 million a year to staff, we're still looking at a saving of £330 million every year if the industry was regulated.”

Gays are a distraction The second most senior clergyman in the Church of England has warned that the church has become distracted by homosexuality.

Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, says the "endless debate" on gay issues means that the Church fails to spread the word of God. © Piers Allardyce

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Amount of adults who think that Britain is a better country to live in for LGB people after ten years of Tony Blair’s premiership (source: Observer)

Amount raised at Stonewall’s 2007 Equality Dinner. The money raised will help Stonewall's ongoing campaigns, such as Education for All, which tackles homophobic bullying in schools.

Gay men fly to US for designer babies Dozens of gay men are turning to an American IVF programme for two-father families to get around UK laws that prevent surrogacy.

The Fertility Institute in Los Angeles is reporting a high number of English gay couples seeking help at what is thought to be the first clinic in the world to offer specialist surrogacy for gay male couples.

In Britain, it is illegal to pay a surrogate mother or an egg donor. But in LA, gay couples can pay up to £33,000 for the unique service.

See Adoption: all you need is love. Page 15.

UK trans conference An international conference on transgender issues is being held at the University of East Anglia in June.

Experts from all over the world will gather at the University in Norwich on 16th and 17th June for Conference TG2007. A range of topics will be discussed, including how to fight transphobia. www.transgender.me.uk

Mika’s gay death threats Pop singer Mika has revealed that he gets death threats from a crazed fan who is upset that he won't come out.

The Beirut-born pop star says he gets hate messages, mainly because he insists on keeping quiet about his personal life.

“It was over whether I am gay or not,” said Mika. “He wasn't happy that I won't talk about my sexuality.”

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Job Fair on the fast track to big success It was brisk business on the Transport for London recruitment stand at the capital’s first ever unique LGBT Job Fair.

3SIXTY magazine was proud to play its part and sponsor the event which saw hundreds of job seekers through the doors. Top blue chip companies demonstrated their commitment to equality in the work place.

The job fair, the fourth of its kind, was organised by A Place at the Table which is holding the next one in Brighton during Summer Pride week in August this year.

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Gay paper launch A free new gay newspaper for Brighton and Hove is being launched at the end of the month.

The twice monthly title ONE80 will offer news and information about events in the city as well as reviews and entertainment.

It’s being produced by the same team that brings you 3SIXTY magazine every month. “We want to bolster our ability to report on Brighton and Hove stories in a much more localised way,” says Managing Editor David Harvey. “3SIXTY is very much a regional title now covering the whole of the South of the UK and Wales and a local newspaper for Brighton will allow us to explore local issues and news in the city much more.”

The new editor will be Paul Disney who was the brains behind AXM magazine, formerly AXIOM, now owned by the Millivres Prowler Group which owns the likes of Gay Times, The Pink Paper and Diva. “I’ve always thought that a city like Brighton and Hove should have an informative gay news-

paper,” says Paul, who’s lived in the city for five years. “There is such a big gay community here and it’s what the city needs as a newspaper will give more immediacy on news and information than monthly magazines.”

Official statistics show that one in five men in Brighton is gay. The lesbian, bisexual and transgender community has yet to be officially measured but an acknowledged estimate of the LGBT community in total is 50,000. The city is also a huge magnet for gay visitors.

“ONE80 will be a great addition to life on our vibrant city,” says Cllr Simon Burgess, Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council. “It just shows how much is going on and how much people want to get involved in this great city of ours.”

The 3SIXTY team has just celebrated the 5th birthday of the magazine. 3SIXTY has gone from strength to strength and expands again this month in size due to its popularity.

Be creative and win a killer £10,000 3SIXTY advertisers and readers who run businesses are being given the chance to win a creative advertising campaign worth £10,000.

Brighton-based ad agency Killer Creative is offering the prize to co-incide with its new website.

The national competition is one of the largest of its kind and equivalent to a maximum of three months of account management, creative concept, copywriting and artwork.

“We want to give 3SIXTY advertisers and readers to opportunity to take part in this exciting

competition and share some of our success with one lucky winner,” says Killer Creative's Business Development Manager David Richardson.

It's simple to enter the competitition, just visit their new website, www.killercreative.co.uk

Gay Humanist retires after 25 years Veteran gay activist George Broadhead is standing down as Secretary of the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) after 25 years.

George co-founded GALHA in 1979. He has been the principle spokesperson for the association ever since.

“He’s been a tower of strength,” said GALHA's Chair Jim Herrick. “The gay community has much to thank him for.” He will be replaced by GALHA member Cliff James.

George Broadhead Cliff James “I'm delighted to have been appointed Secretary of one of the longest running gay-rights organisations in the world,” said Cliff . “With the global rise in religious fundamentalism and the constant attacks by extremists on the rights of gay people, I believe that the need for an active and influential GALHA is more essential now than ever.” www.galha.org

HIV+ workers still keep status quiet New research has found that most people with HIV don’t want to disclose their status at work.

They fear discrimination and even being rejected by potential employers. “By putting practices in place employers can encourage applications from people living with HIV and

benefit from their skills and talents,” says Deborah Jack, Chief Executive of the National AIDS Trust.

Since 2005, HIV+ employees have been protected from discrimination in the workplace under the Disability Discrimination Act.

3SIXTY is doing a holiday investigation story.

We want to hear from anyone with holiday horror stories where you’ve lost money, lost your holiday or generally had a raw deal and didn’t get any recompense.

Call the news desk on 08706 201 360 or e-mail us at info@3sixtymag.co.uk

£62 million wedding bill Gay couples in the UK are estimated to spend more than £62 million on civil partnerships over the next year.

New research shows that partnership ceremonies are more popular than ever, with an estimated 28,000 expected to take place in the next 12 months. The average amount spent on a ceremony is £4,000.

Gays are safe in church The Archbishop of Canterbury is calling on the Anglican Church to provide a safe haven for gays.

Dr Rowan Williams says that anti-gay hate crime is increasing and therefore the Church must be supportive.

It comes in response to a report about current pastoral care for homosexuals.

Lesbian married twice?

A woman has appeared in court charged with entering into a civil partnership while already married.

Suzanne Mitchell, 29, denies marrying girlfriend Caroline Beddowes while allegedly still married to a man.

If found guilty, Ms Mitchell could face up to 7 years in prison. The case is thought to be the first of its kind since civil partnerships became legal in December 2005.

NUS acts against bullies Gay students who are bullied will now have the support of an online action pack.

The training action pack, which is part of the NUS Bullying Sucks campaign, aims to promote action against homophobic bullying in colleges.

The project is a collaboration between the National Union of Students (NUS) and the Royal Bank of Scotland. www.nusonline.co.uk

Guernsey equals gay sex The island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands is planning to follow Jersey and lower the gay age of consent from 18 to 16.

The move is in response to statistics that suggest that young gay people act more responsibly when given rights.

Petition the PM A gay rights group is demanding that Tony Blair pressures the UN to decriminalise homosexuality worldwide.

The Gay Liberal Independent Thinkers Association (GLITA) has launched a petition on the No 10 Downing St website: www.petitions.pm.gov.uk/IDAHO-Petition

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Gays counted out Bristol MP leads campaign to uncensor gays in the 2011 census A Bristol MP is launching a campaign to get gay people counted in the next national census.

Liberal Democrat frontbencher Stephen Williams says he is “disappointed” that the Stephen Williams Office of National Statistics (ONS) will ignore gay people in the census yet again. “A question on sexual orientation would help to monitor equality legislation and improve service provision to lesbian, gay and bisexual people,” says Mr Williams.

”There will always be some dispute as to the proportion of people that are gay, lesbian or bisexual: is it 5% or 8% or 10%? It is important that the make-up of society is understood.”

He is now gaining cross-party support for the campaign, with Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs signing an Early Day Motion urging the Government to count gay people. Five Labour MPs, six Liberal Democrats and one Tory MP have shown support so far.

A spokesman for the ONS recognised that there is demand for information on sexuality, but said that concerns over privacy prevent them from asking that question. To ask the Government to include sexual orientation then sign the petition on the 10 Downing Street website: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/census2011/

Curtain call for closeted film stars Sir Ian McKellen has slammed Hollywood producers for encouraging gay actors to hide their sexuality.

The Lord of the Rings actor and gay rights campaigner has in the past criticised actors for not coming out.

“With all that liberal attitude [in Hollywood], you have a local industry which is saying to local people who live in the area, 'When you

come to work, you are not gay',” said Sir Ian. ”And I think to myself, can people whose minds work like that make good films? And if at the heart of Hollywood there is that lie, how many other lies are there?”

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Crime campaign

A schoolboy has learnt his lesson after getting a telling off from the police for anti-gay bullying by e-mail.

George Rawlinson, 11, from Cheshire, had sent an e-mail to a classmate calling him “a gay boy”. The victim's parents complained to the police and it was lodged as a hate crime.

Officers visited Rawlinson at home and left him “terrified” according to his father who lodged a complaint dismissing the incident as a “playground spat”. Cheshire Police says the incident was dealt with in the correct manner.

History is being made in Brighton this summer with a co-ordinated hate crime operation between the Police and the LGBT community.

The city wide initiative with partners from statutory, voluntary and business sectors, including 3SIXTY magazine, are all coming together to ensure that hate crime perpetrators are stopped and caught.

The campaign is being launched on the International Day Against Homophobia on Thursday 17th May at R-bar on Marine Parade at 7pm. All are welcome.

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Lucy

One of the UK's youngest transsexuals has Nadia appeared in a BBC documentary to talk about her experiences.

Lucy Parker featured in the BBC3 programme Lucy: Britain's Youngest Teen Transsexual as part of the Body Image series.

In the film Lucy, 18, spoke frankly about her unhappiness as a man in the hope of helping viewers understand her situation. She went on to explain the common traumatic experiences that many trans people feel when they reach puberty.

Lucy also revealed that it was watching Big Brother contestant Nadia Almada (above right) that first made her realise that she was transsexual. “It sounds ridiculous, but for the first time I recognised myself in someone else,” she said.

MPs warn over HIV costs A committee of MPs is warning the Government that charging asylum seekers for HIV treatment is a danger to the public.

The group says that HIV health support should be free of charge on grounds of public health.

Charging immigrants for NHS services was introduced in 2004.

Sexual health services up Gay men are happier with sexual health services than they were ten years ago, according to the Terrence Higgins Trust.

A study by the sexual health charity found that gay and bisexual men still find it difficult to get an appointment at many clinics, but once through the door they are satisfied with the service.

Get fresh on honeymoon Civil partnership organiser Pink Weddings has teamed up with two travel companies to offer gay couples a better choice of honeymoon destinations.

The company says that finding the right destination for that special romantic time away for gay couples can be an “art”. It says that the alliance, with Charter Travel and Embark Travel, is a fresh approach to the changing needs of gay holidaymakers.

Elton vs the homophobes Elton John caused a media stir during his 60th birthday weekend by urging the world to stand against homophobia.

Sir Elton used an interview with New Statesman magazine to highlight the cases of people around the world who are affected by anti-gay violence.

“I want to shine a spotlight on the many individuals who stand up for human rights around the world, at great risk to their personal safety,” said Sir Elton. ”Whether the bigot is in our local pub or a thousand miles away, we should all stand up and speak out for these basic human rights.”

Anti-gay show warning A teaching union is warning parents not to let their kids watch a homophobic TV show.

The NASUWT group claims that primetime drama Life On Mars contains homophobic language and attitudes. The series is set in the 1970s.

“Abusive terms like “fairy boy” are particularly worrying,” says Chris Keates, General Secretary of NASUWT. “Our evidence is showing that one of the factors which causes young people to consider suicide is homophobic bullying.”

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Global gay news Filipino cops can’t mince Filipino police chiefs are warning gay officers not to sway their hips when on duty. Cops say that although the force doesn’t discriminate against gays, any 'abnormal' conduct might get them sacked.

School sued for protecting gays Two students banned from wearing anti-gay T-shirts at a Chicago school are suing education bosses. Heidi Zamecnik, 17, and Alexander Nuxoll, 14, wore shirts with the slogan “Be Happy, NOT Gay”. They say stopping them wearing the shirts is a violation of their civil rights.

Brazil to make homophobia illegal?

Brazil is considering making homophobia illegal. Under the proposals, Roman Catholic priests and other clergy could face five years in prison if they preach against homosexuality. They say the law will be religious persecution. A public hearing is planned.

Teens hold anti-gay rally More than 20,000 Christian teenagers gathered in San Francisco last month to protest against homosexuality. The two-day 'Battle Cry' event featured a rock concert and mass worship. Organisers say teens are tired of having gay culture 'forced' on them and want to shape a different future for the next generation.

Church weddings for gay Swedes The Church of Sweden is saying it will allow gay couples to marry in church ceremonies. If made official, it would mean that all Swedish couples have equal marriage rights regardless of their sexual orientation.

Lesbian wants no gay adoption A lesbian mother from Georgia is causing controversy by asking a court to stop gay couples adopting. Sara Wheeler is trying to reverse a decision that allowed her lesbian ex-partner to adopt her son. Gay campaigners say that the case, if lost, could set gay rights back 100 years.

Czech in with the gays Czech people are showing increasing tolerance towards gay people. A survey found that in 2007 more than half of people say they “tolerated” homosexuals. Ten years ago that figure was only 29%. In 2003, 42% of people said they wouldn't want a gay neighbour, now this figure has decreased to 29%.

World’s biggest gay church A Texan pastor is upsetting religious leaders by boasting that he has the world's biggest gay church. Senior Pastor Jo Hudson says around 90% of 3,500 members of the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas are gay. The Church was founded in 1970 as a safe place for gays to worship. Texan religious leaders are calling the Church “sinful”.

Transsexual ex-wife’s cash battle A man from Florida is making legal history by asking for the right to stop paying his ex-wife alimony because she has had a sex change. Lawrence Roach says he agreed to pay money to the woman he divorced - not a man. Lawyers say the area is uncharted legal territory.

Activist wants gays away from kids A Polish children's rights campaigner is asking the Government to stop gays working with kids. Eva Sovinyska has drawn up a list of jobs that she deems unsuitable for homosexuals. They include teaching and coaching sport. The Government says the idea is against equality.

HIV must be kept out of Oz The Prime Minister of Australia has said that people with HIV should not be allowed to migrate into the country. Outspoken John Howard said that HIV positive people wanting asylum or residency should be turned away.

Mr Howard is also well known for his anti-gay views,

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Half of gay men want kids More than half of gay men and 41% of lesbians in America want to have a child, a new survey has found. The study, by The Williams Institute, looked into gay adoption issues in the States.

Hacker embarrasses US senator A prankster has hacked into presidential hopeful John McCain's MySpace site and posted pro-gay messages. Mike Davidson wrote that McCain now supports gay marriage, “particularly between two passionate females.”

Anti-gay Russian’s wife is pro-gay The wife of Moscow Mayor's spokesman Sergei Tsoi has said she may go to Moscow Pride - the event her husband's boss has banned. Pop-singer Anita Tsoi told a newspaper that she enjoys gay clubs and defended gay people against the Mayor's accusation that they are “satanic.”

Sydney police warn drug users Police in Sydney are warning the gay community that they will arrest anyone in possession of illicit drugs. It comes after an all-gay cruise was delayed for drug searches and four people were arrested. In March, the famous Mardi Gras Harbour Party was shut down and revellers strip-searched.

Jewish school welcomes gays A prestigious conservative Jewish school in New York is opening its doors to gay students. The Jewish Theological Seminary says it hopes to take steps towards equality. Some staff members say the move is against Jewish tradition.

‘Gay’ Swedish royals targetted The Swedish royal family is being targeted by an anti-gay cult in America.

Pastor Fred Phelps has been faxing messages saying “spend eternity in hell” to the royals. It's in reaction to a Swedish minister who spoke about gays in a sermon.

Nigerian anti-gay law stalls Gay campaigners in Nigeria are hoping that elections for a new president might bring an end to anti-gay laws planned for the country. The Same Sex Marriage Bill is due to make any gay behaviour illegal. With a new government, it's hoped the bill will ‘die’.

Protests are a drag Ukrainian Nationalists have taken to the streets to protest against the country's drag act Eurovision entry. Verka Serdyuchka is a hugely popular entertainer, but protesters claim that the female impersonator will damage the Ukraine's reputation in Europe.

Legal hope for Aussie couples The Government of the Australian state of Victoria is considering introducing a same-sex couples register. The scheme would give gay couples legal recognition. There are still no plans to introduce civil partnerships.

China airs first gay TV show China's first ever TV programme aimed at gay men has been broadcast.

Connecting Homosexuals, presented by out gay man and AIDS activist Didier Zheng, was shown on www.phoenixtv.com in April. The show focussed on social and legal aspects of gay life in China but also featured an on-screen dating section.

Trans work project launched A new employment project for transsexuals has launched in LA. The scheme, run by the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Centre, is designed to help transsexuals develop skills and find jobs. It's in response to findings that trans people find it hard to find work due to transphobia.

Out mag lists stars in the closet Out magazine in America has named a series of Hollywood stars it claims are gay. The May issue of the magazine features a host of Hollwood stars that the Out says are still in the closet. The issue is making waves in the States and any legal action is yet to be decided.

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Adoption: all you need is love With 60,000 kids in care needing loving homes and most of the country thinking it’s fine for gays to adopt, the adoption agencies (not the Catholics) are working hard to place children in loving gay homes. For those of us who remember 1988, Section 28 was introduced by Margaret Thatcher to ban the 'promotion of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship'. Nineteen years on, an Equality Act later, and gay families are no longer pretending; the experts say that love, actually, is all you need to make a real difference to a young life.... he Sexual Orientation Regulations have stirred up a storm. The regulations prevent discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation when buying goods or using services. What it means for Catholic adoption agencies is that they will no longer be allowed to turn down gay couples from adopting children that need a home. The Catholic Church is demanding exemption from this law on the grounds that it is ok to discriminate against gay people if you are a Christian. These demands were rejected by the Government, which is giving the Catholic agencies 18 months to get used to equality or risk losing public funding.

But the Church is unrepentant. “Children should be given the opportunity of growing up with the complementarity of male and female, father and mother,” says the Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham Vincent Nichols.

“That is the context in which they have the best chance of developing physically and emotionally.” It is all very reminiscent of the 1988 belief that a gay household is damaging to a child's upbringing. However, most people today don't hold these prejudices. Last month, an ICM poll found that 64% of the public believe gay couples should be allowed to adopt, as opposed to 32% who said they should not.

Rather than listening to Archbishops, we thought we'd ask the experts. Jane Hepper is a lesbian mother and a member of the Brighton group, Rainbow Families. With years more gay-parenting experience than most Catholic bishops, Jane says that, “gay parents have an enormous amount to offer. They [Catholic adoption agencies] would miss out on a huge number of couples who could give a really wonderful environment to a child.”

NCH, formerly National Children's Home, has successfully placed children with gay parents for years. “NCH's mantra is to place the child at the centre of everything and that means putting aside any social prejudices and getting them into loving homes,” says NCH's Press and Publicity Officer Maxine Smeaton.

“There are people who have an awful lot to offer which makes them very appropriate people to help children. The children have already lost one set of parents and they need permanent, stable people in their lives. We're looking for people who can demonstrate that they are in a relationship that is going to survive.”

One overlooked benefit of gay parenting may be that the children develop a greater understanding of tolerance. Ben Mansell's father came out when Ben was barely two

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years old. “I can say firsthand that being cared for by my father and his partner has never had an effect on my sexuality,” says Ben. “I've never thought that because my father is gay I must be gay too. By the time I truly understood what being gay meant, it didn't seem wrong and didn't upset me. It just seemed normal.”

Sadly for the Catholic Church, the evidence is not on their side. A report produced by the Psychology Research Centre at City University, London, states that: “Both homosexual and heterosexual adolescents feel more at ease with their own sexual identity if they know pos-

itive gay role models … Legal decisions concerning where the child should reside should focus instead on the quality of parenting.” This conclusion is echoed by Stonewall's Parliamentary Officer Jonathan Finney, who says: “the exceptions which Catholic Bishops were demanding would have denied some of Britain's most vulnerable young people a loving home, as well as stigmatising lesbian and gay parents and the many children raised in stable, loving families by them.”

With over 60,000 British children currently in local authority care, the need for stable, loving homes has never been greater. The Catholic Church may be willing to sacrifice the welfare of children on the altar of prejudice, but experienced organisations like the NCH recognise that gay couples can provide as safe and loving a home for children as any straight parent. Amen, Archbishop.

For more information about the NCH's professional adoption/fostering services, please call 0845 200 5162 or visit: www.nch.org.uk You can also visit the Government Adoption website at: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Adop tionAndFostering/index.htm

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My own public IDAHO The International Day Against Homophobia aims to make homosexuality legal in every country in the world. It is held on May 17th every year and is now a grown-up 3 years old! The organisers want the United Nations to declare the universal abolition of the crime of homosexuality. Cliff James argues that such a declaration is still necessary, even in 2007.

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hat a diverse gay world we live in. At the same time that Tony Blair is attending the Stonewall Equality Dinner and describing British gay people as ‘part of the mainstream of our society today,’ Iraqi militias are organising hugely successful campaigns to murder as many suspected gay people as possible. Nigerian politicians say that gayness as ‘un-African’ and punish gay people with 14 years in prison or death by stoning; Saudi Arabia is flogging ‘sexual deviants’ because they ‘danced like women’, and - in the USA - President Bush has been wanting to rewrite the American Constitution to forever ban same-sex marriage.

International diversity in the treatment of gay people is still alive and well.

Enter IDAHO. The International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on May 17th was established 3 years ago by Louis-Georges Tin to mark the day in 1990 that homosexuality was declassified as a mental disease by the World Health Organisation. The aim of IDAHO is to make homosexuality legal in every country, and a worldwide petition to promote this has been launched which anyone can sign. “With more than 70 countries in the world still making homosexuality a crime by law - and punishable by death in 12 of them - this is a scandal,” says Louis-Georges. “The petition for a proposed UN resolution decriminalising homosexuality gives people a concrete way to fight.”

The petition has already been signed by over 5000 people, including Elton John, Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

But IDAHO is about more than just a list of names. It’s about ordinary people making a stand for the rights of gay people across the world.

Events are already being planned in Brighton, London, Southampton,

Events are planned for all over the UK BRIGHTON: The Brighton community will be releasing 77 sky lanterns, representing the 77 countries that still persecute gay people, at an event at 8.30pm on 17th May near the Volks Railway Station on Brighton seafront.

The event will also include a performance by the Rainbow Chorus gay choir, a minute's 'noise' to remember the victims of homophobic violence, and a speech by local MP Desmond Turner. “Every single person has an inalienable human right to their own sexuality, whether gay, straight or bisexual,” say the organisers. “But we are living in a world where men and women are still abused, imprisoned for life or killed because they happen to be gay. IDAHO is a celebration of a person's right to love and be loved by who they choose. By coming to the IDAHO event on Brighton seafront, people can make a declaration in defence of tolerance.”

GLOUCESTER: Gloucestershire Rainbow Day is organising a 24-hour “back into the closet” event at The Lockkeepers bar in Wallbridge.

Gay people are being sponsored to stay for an hour in a closet to draw attention to the many countries where gay people are persecuted.

The event will start from 6pm on Friday 18th May. A candlelight vigil will also be held on 17th May to remember Jody Dobrowski, the young man who was brutally murdered in 2005 because he was gay. “Homophobic laws are still being passed in some countries and we can spend some of our time and energies highlighting these difficulties,” said Yvette Eagles, the landlady of The Lockkeepers. “We are lucky in this country that our rights are protected to a greater extent.”

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“We want all people who are against homophobia to support it,” says the UK IDAHO Coordinator Derek Lennard. “Last year, people in Sheffield held a minute’s ‘noise’ to remember victims of homophobia. Brighton flew the rainbow flag from the town hall; Camden is planting pansies wherever there’s been homophobic abuse. Other groups are doing a demonstration for LGBT asylum seekers. All that’s required to take part is that you have to be against homophobia.”

Which, to be honest, doesn’t sound too difficult. With civil partnerships, the Sexual Orientation Regulations and a raft of legal protections that now protect gay people in the UK, the execution of gay men in Iran seems like a world away. But for an accident of geography, it could quite easily have been us.

For more information about IDAHO events in your area, visit: www.idaho.org.uk. To sign the petition for the International Decriminalisation of Homophobia, visit (and sign your name on!): www.blueceltis-world.co.uk/idaho/index.html www.idaho.org.uk SURREY: Hot off his Channel 4 documentary 'Coming Out to Class', Gay rap artist QBoy will be performing at the Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge on 17th May. Gay Surrey has also prepared a prestigious list of speakers for the event, including members of the Metropolitan and Surrey police.

“The day can be used to raise awareness of homophobic issues that are negatively impacting on people's lives and to also showcase success stories where a positive change has been achieved,” say the organisers.

“Now is the time to act.”

Derek Lennard, UK IDAHO Coordinator: “People today talk about the difficulties of coming out to their parents. Imagine trying to come out to your parents when you know they could go to the police and you could be imprisoned or even worse.“ Nobel Peace Prize winner Rev Desmond Tutu: “I am deeply, deeply distressed that in the face of the most horrendous problems - we've got poverty, we've got conflict and war, we've got HIV/AIDS - and what do we concentrate on? We concentrate on what you are doing in bed."

Green Party MEP Caroline Lucas: "It is time the UN condemned such injustice and sent a signal to the governments of the world that the persecution of LGBT people is a violation of fundamental human rights. Governments the world over have a duty to stamp out homophobic discrimination by repealing all laws banning homosexuality and bringing those responsible for any persecution to justice themselves.”

THE UNIVERSAL DECRIMINALISATION OF HOMOSEXUALITY The Liberal Democrat MP Stephen Williams is asking the British Government to support the international decriminalisation of homosexuality. This motion needs as many MPs to sign it as possible. IDAHO is asking everyone who is against homophobia to email their MP and ask them to sign the motion.

To contact your MP, visit http://tinyurl.com/p6plv

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FEATURE

Mister Speaker...

Tony Blair made history at the Stonewall Equality Dinner in London last month as the first British Prime Minister to speak at a gay event. By doing so, he endorsed the work of Stonewall and its desire for full equality for LGBT people up and down the land. Equality has come a long way since Mr Blair came to power. The idea of a Prime Minister addressing a room full of prominent gay people and expressing his commitment to equality was unthinkable just a decade ago. Here are the highlights of his historic speech.

Tony Blair with Ben Summerskill (centre)

BEN SUMMERSKILL: I am delighted to introduce our opening speaker. I first met him 14 years ago, when my job was to show him round Harrow police station. I remember that during a Q&A with police officers, he said very firmly that he thought it was critically important that police services reflected the communities they serve. I remember thinking, ‘this is a guy who takes equality seriously’, and I think there was evidence of that in the intervening years. He has been a good friend to Stonewall, a good friend to gay people across Britain. I am delighted to introduce him; he is Tony Blair.

TONY BLAIR: Thank you very much indeed. It is a real honour to be here this evening at the Stonewall Equality Dinner, and to say thank you to Ben for that kind introduction.

Just before I came here tonight, this is a sad reflection of type of thing you do towards the end of your time in office, I got out one of my old speeches and re-read it. It was a speech back in 1994 on equality on the age of consent.

The thing that really struck me, re-reading the speech, was just how a whole lot of things that nowadays we would take for granted.

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You had to start literally with the very, very Some people this evening have said that it first principles, including arguments like: “how took a certain amount of political courage. Well do you stop people being persuaded to be yes it did, but I remember back in the early '80s gay?” I have got five really good arguments in this type of issue was condemned as political favour of being gay. And I remember saying to correctness, the loony-left, as it were. the guy who was on the opposite side afterStonewall played a fundamental part in wards: "You know, I am not gay and I wouldn't achieving this. When you are trying to do be persuaded by five really good arguments." something that is difficult, divisive and controAnd he said to me: “No, no, of course not.” And versial, what actually matters enormously is I said: “But maybe it is the same the other way that the people from outside politics that you round?” He had never thought of it like that. are trying to do it with have a sufficient intelliAnd I wanted to say two gence and sensitivity, things about the changes which I think has really Civil Partnerships brought great defined the Stonewall that have happened over the past 10 years. There are joy. The culture of the country has campaign; I define it as a lot of important things, a polite determination. changed as a result but I think civil partnerA complete push to ships is really the thing: it get the thing done, but doesn't just give you a lot of pride, but it actualso a way of doing it that is always looking to ally brought real joy. I was so struck by the fact bring people onside, always looking to underthat the people were so happy and the fact stand sensitivities. What Stonewall did was that you felt just one major change had hapremarkable. pened, of which everyone can feel really proud.

There is a greater competition for the soThe culture of the country has changed in a called gay and lesbian vote. This is a fantastic definable way as a result. thing that all the party leaders today, and in the By taking a stand on these issues and by future all of them will be in favour of equality. removing prejudice and discrimination, and by That is a sign of how much things have enabling people to stand proud as what they changed and we should not be worried about are, it has had an impact that is far more prothat; we should actually be proud of it. It is a found in the way the country thinks about great achievement for our country. itself. We have an immensely proud history I just wanted to say how deeply grateful I am that is able to stand on its own merits in for the invitation to be here tonight at the the 21st Century, and we know we have a Stonewall Equality Dinner. I would like to thank great future. every one of you for helping in what will be an To succeed in the future you make the most important signal that you are part of the mainof the talents and abilities of your people. If stream of our society today, and that progress you allow discrimination to fester, that is a does come about because people are detercomplete rejection of that modernising and mined. Thank you to you because we could not civilising notion. It is actually part of the last 10 have done it without you and I do look back on years that certainly I will look back on with a lot it with pride and I wanted to share that with of pride. you. Thank you very much.

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We just couldn't resist showing you these latest items from Los Angeles based designer, Andrew Christian. Andrew (pictured centre) has just released a line of “uber trendy” printed men's underwear with Show-It Technology™ that the press release says, “contains a strap inside each pair that lifts and accentuates an individual's 'prized possessions'”! Visit www.andrewchristian.com to buy on line or www.myspace.com/andrewchristianclothing for even more gratuitous videos of the photo shoots themselves!

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VARDAR!

DJ Brett Henrichsen: bringing sexy back Used to hotting up gay dance floors all over New York, Brett Henrichsen also regularly spins his magic at parties in Amsterdam, Ibiza, London, Paris, Sydney, Sao Paulo and Rio. So he's well placed to gossip. 3SIXTY catches up with Brett to talk muscles, marys and music.

Which is better, New York or London?

Unfortunately, New York is losing a lot of its nightlife. I think London still has a much more thriving regular club scene. The New York boys seem to save themselves for special events, whereas Londoners seem to go out all the time!

What do the New York boys do that Londoners never do?

Go to the gym 3 times a day.

Who dresses the best? London club goers dress up a bit more to go out. With New York boys, it's just jeans and t shirt.

What's the naughtiest thing you've experienced whilst working?

Funny you ask, a few weeks ago at the opening of Avalon in NYC, they had a male strip show in the club. And the strippers used the DJ booth to change. I got quite an eyeful. The DJ booth had its own private bathroom. A bit into my set, I opened the door to find one of them in there having full-on sex against the wall with a hot girl. I just smiled, gave the stripper a high five and closed the door!

Musical differences?

London seems to be going very vocal and lounge type music, lots of words and sing along, everyone happy. We still have a darker, more tribal sound, but we're getting vocals back here and I'm happy about that.

Who’s the campest? London boys!

Brett plays Area @ Evolve, London on Sat 5th May. www.areaclub.info/evolve

Dolly mixture

Gay icon Dolly Parton has been telling reporters that she imagines having sex with “a hot young woman” when she's making love to her husband. Dolly, on a sell-out tour of Europe, has had a big gay following for many years.

Perhaps she now wants to sign up to be a fully fledged lesbian?

Brett relaxes on a beach: yum

I can’t believe it’s not boy butter!

We'll never be able to eat I Can't Believe It's Not Butter again! This saucy new product (right) has a new advertising campaign in America.

The ad features two men stroking each others' hands in a suggestive manner whilst fondling a bottle of I Can't Believe It's Not Boy Butter, a lubricant brand aimed at gay men. After being in the hands of the censors, it has been approved for broadcast in two US cities - LA and New York.

But unbelievably, authorities have said it's unsuitable for San Francisco. What?? The gayest city in America? “The agents from Comcast in San Francisco declined to air our ad because it was deemed too controversial,” says Boy Butter creator Eyal Feldman, according to Rainbow Network. It’s a strange world, boys and girls.

Jack it in, Jack!

Just Jack: too busy for Kylie

Kylie’s hot property on the gay scene, but it seems that Just Jack is just too busy to work with her. Kylie has apparently been chasing Jack in the hope of collaborating with him on new album tracks. She heard his new album, Overtones, and loved it. But Jack isn't returning her calls. How busy is busy, Jack?

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Scooch talk: representing the UK

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Well, we’ve made our mind up: Scooch will represent our lovely nation at Eurovision 2007. As they gear up to play at Club Revenge in Brighton, Scooch talk kitch, camp outfits and miming.

Pop Hits - Class of 2007 Out 30th April

Scooch: you voted, they won

Where can you find Sugababes, Girls Aloud, Gwen Stefani, Matt Willis, and The Automatic all together? Yes, that's right at Pop Hits - Class Of 2007. This Poptastic CD features all the acts at the very top of the pop class. What more could you ask for?

Win! Win! Fancy a free copy? 3SIXTY has 5 Pop Hits CDs to give away. Email your details to readers@3sixtymag.co.uk before Friday 11th May. Mark your email ‘Pop rules the world’ could see them, the other acts could see them; there really was not a conscious act of deception! And we didn't mime either! We’ve done a number of TV shows since (WITH BACKING SINGERS!) to prove the point.

I suspect some of the other acts probably feel somewhat bruised at losing to an unadulterated pop act such as SCOOCH.

Congratulations on your win! How does it feel to be representing the UK at Eurovision?

It’s a huge honour! It’s a great feeling to have been chosen by the public and an exciting opportunity to perform on such an international platform.

Were you pissed off when Terry Wogan confused the winner at the final?

No! The eventual result was in our favour! Of course, both Cindi and ourselves thought the other act had won. It was the best mistake to have ever happened to us!

On a scale of one to ten, how camp would you say your record is?

Er... 12. Unashamedly! The content of the song is very tongue-in-cheek, almost ‘carry-on’.

What do your friends and family or partners think about your appearance?

They are very proud. They think the cabin crew uniforms are very sexy! Obviously they know me so can clearly distinguish between the David they see day in, day out and the guy they see on stage performing.

How have you coped with the press attacks over miming and 'hidden backing singers'?

I firmly believe it was a case of sour grapes from some of the other acts. The rules stipulate you can have up to 6 live vocals. Four of the other acts had backing singers. However, it was an artistic decision for our backing singers to be off stage - the studio audience

Why do you think people like Eurovision?

Some countries take it very seriously. The UK tend to view it as being more 'light entertainment'. Every year, the acts try to make their performances bigger, better and more memorable. It's great TV! Are you confident about your chances?

My feeling is that our song Flying the Flag is instant and could be a winner. You have 3 minutes to make an impact, which I think we do!

We have a great little routine, a catchy hook, bright effective costumes, props, a fantastic lead vocal from Natalie, a dollop of naughtiness and kitsch - you can't say we haven't tried to tick all the boxes! Of course, we acknowledge political voting does play a part.

However, we don't intend to go over there with a defeatist attitude. We want to entertain people and make them smile. We truly believe anything is possible.

Are you going to sing live at the contest?

YES, OF COURSE!! You have to, there's no lipsyncing allowed!!

What would you like to say to the voting public before you jet off to Helsinki?

I'd like to thank the UK public who voted for us to represent them at the final, and to the other countries I'd hope they would give us a chance and vote with an unbiased opinion - I truly hope they enjoy our little show as much as we do performing it!

Scooch perform Flying the Flag at Eurovision 2007 in Helsinki on Sat 12th May. They are also playing at Revenge Club in Brighton on Wed 2nd May. See back page for details!

Big Night Out Out 14th May No matter how messy your big night out is going to end up, Big Night Out hopes to be the perfect soundtrack to listen to when you're getting ready for it.

Mixing together new tracks as well as classics to sing along to, the track list has quite a few number one hits too, including Take That's Shine and Mika's Grace Kelly.

Win! Win! Fancy a free copy? 3SIXTY has 5 Big Night Out CDs to give away. Email your details to readers@3sixtymag.co.uk before Friday 11th May. Mark your email ‘I love big nights out, me’

Secret Disco Out 21st May Secret Disco is the latest compilation from Brighton DJs Kate Wildblood and Queen Josephine. And it does what it says on the tin - capturing the hidden disco gems that keep us dancing until the cows come home. Known tracks such as Joey Negro’s Make A Move On Me are given the remix treatment, providing fresh aural pleasure. If you like disco, you’ll love it! Check www.myspace.com/secretdisco1

Fierce Disco Out now 33 tracks on 3 CDs, taking well-loved tracks and unexplored floorfillers?

Check. With so many gems, what’s not to love?

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Kavana, Soho Square, London, March 2007

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FEATURE

Kavana: back on track Fans of Smash Hits and Top of the Pops will remember Kavana as the fresh-faced and floppy-fringed Manchester lad who had a string of hits in the late 90s. Singles such as I Can Make You Feel Good and Crazy Chance made him the posterboy of the moment. Then, in 1999, it all went a bit pear-shaped. Now, he's making a comeback as the star of ITV1's Grease is the Word. Will he win? And more importantly, where has he been for the past seven years? Torsten Højer caught up with Kav to find out...

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y the time the millennium dawned, Kavana was pissed off. The previous few years had been a rollercoaster ride for him, having been plucked from obscurity by Nigel Martin-Smith (who had launched Take That, no less) and catapulted to international stardom. He had caught the wave and surfed his way to chart success, releasing two albums and achieving four top 20 singles.

Teenie boppers in Asia couldn't get enough of him; British pop-lovers drooled over his boyband good looks and ever-lengthening fringe.

It all seemed too good to be true. And in the end, it was.

“The record company bought me out,” he says, with a hint of sadness. “When it all went downhill they realised that they were contractually obliged to deliver another album with me, so instead of releasing one they gave me a nice sum of money to go. It was a weird time for me; I was still quite young and living in this little bubble - and then it all ended.”

Determined to stick two fingers up at his record label and become a huge star in the States, Kav did what any career-hungry guy in his early twenties would do and ran away to Hollywood. “It was definitely a case of pride for me,” he jokes. “I just thought there was nothing else I could do here. And I thought that in LA I was going to become the next George Michael or something.

“When I arrived I did the usual: got an agent and saw what it was all about. I was a bit cocky - sure - but I had had my moment as a star, you know? I thought I'd be at the Grammy's after six months. Everyone tells you that you're good, that they love the English accent, but it doesn't come through. After about a year of me saying 'but I used to be a pop star' wore a bit thin. There's so much competition and everyone does everything in LA. The waiters are all actors, know what I mean?”

Disillusioned with the lack of interest and finding himself strapped for cash, Kav ended up working in a coffee shop and a packer in a candle store. He had achieved some success, appearing in US soap opera Undressed and getting down to the last 3 for a series of CSI

(“although I can't remember which one!”) But it wasn't enough, so Kav went bad boy. “At the start I was the good all-round Mr nice ex-pop star. It was only when it went wrong that I went off the rails. I was on my own out there, there was no one telling me what to do… I definitely found myself in some interesting situations in LA! It certainly is a hedonistic place.

All the blondes!

There are definitely big chunks of that period that I can't remember.”

Tired of the party circuit and lack of career, Kav finally took the plunge and headed back to the UK. “I had come back for visits to London,” he says. “But when I was here I was all 'I live in LA now' and I wasn't interested energetically in working here. Now I've announced that I'm back for good, things are starting to kick in.”

He ain't wrong, you know. A few months after his return to London Kavana was approached by the producers of ITV1's Grease Is The Word to audition for the part of Danny. It's proved to be a wake-up call for him - the first audition show saw him perform a dance routine choreographed especially for the night and sing for millions of primetime television viewers. The feedback was good, but they suggested a return to the cheeky confident chap that the British public liked in the 90s.

Has he lost his edge? Well, no. In fact, the response to his MySpace page, which streams new track Automatic, is already creating media

interest. “There's a lot of goodwill,” he smiles.

“The interest my MySpace page has created is amazing. People really seem to be interested to see what I'm doing.” So what's all the new music about?

“Last year that I met this computer geek, Ross, who is slightly off the wall and has a studio in his house. He's not too musical, but he's got beats and a good sense of what works. He's got rhythm. We just started writing music to see what would happen.” One of the resulting tracks, Automatic, is an electro pop record and a radical departure from the boyband-esque sound of 90s Kavana. It's more mature-sounding, more instrumental and more funky. “It's going to be very different to a lot of stuff I've done,” he laughs. “But it's not finished yet. I want to make sure I get it right as I only have one shot at a comeback. Touch wood!”

Watch Kavana in Grease Is The Word, Saturday evenings on ITV1

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TRAVEL FEATURE

Benidorm Erupting from the earth at unprecedented speed in the 1970s, the skyscrapers of Benidorm have become one of Spain’s most popular yet derided attractions. Every year, us Brits flock there in our thousands, eager to sample some Spanish weather but still eat ‘proper’ English food. Why? Is Benidorm really a concrete eyesore populated by yobs, or is there another side to the town? Torsten Højer went to find out.

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hen you arrive in Benidorm, the first thing that strikes you is how built up the town is. Densely packed towers dominate the landscape, making the town look more like an American city than a Spanish holiday town. In fact, Benidorm has the highest amount of skyscrapers of anywhere in the world, with the exception of New York. Fact!

The good news is that Benidorm is actually quite pretty. The muddled architecture can be seen as a plus point, mixing art deco with 70s high-rise horribleness. There are building

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sites, cranes and unfinished tourist traps dotted all over the place, but this is soon overshadowed by the miles of white, sandy beaches. The water is crystal clear, the spring sun feels more like a British summer and there's a healthy mix of locals and tourists hanging out.

Like most cities on the planet, Benidorm has distinct, designated areas. Two horseshoeshaped bays make up the main strips of the new town, but there's also Benidorm’s old town area, perched between the two bays on a natural hilltop jetty. It's the prettiest part of town, and it's here that you find the gay village. Us gays are good at keeping the best parts of town for ourselves, aren't we?

The streets of the old town are winding alleyways that meander their way around picturesque Spanish squares. Almost all the gay bars are here, all conveniently located within five streets of one another. The gay scene markets itself as 'the only low cost all year round gay resort in Spain', highlighting the fact that it's cheaper than well-known gay destinations such as Sitges and Gran Canaria. But is it as good?

Well, that depends on what you're looking for.

Benidorm doesn't boast big clubs or known nightlife brands; it's more a village of small, cosy and intimate bars. There are currently 25 gay venues in the village, offering everything from a warm, friendly chat to porn cinemas, darkrooms and naughty themed nights. The Happy Handbag www.thehappyhandbag.com is the newest bar to open its doors and is a welcome addition to the scene. It's a cosy, sparkly venue that trades on a friendly, camp environment.

Yes, there are handbags hanging from the walls and, yes, owners Ken and Ray and barboy Sam

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do enjoy a bit of drag. It's a great place to start the night, pop back to during the evening and end up at.

Dance-wise, Mercury has a small dance floor, as does Infinity. People's Bar is a good place to perv, as it plays porn on loop as you sip on another overly strong spirit. One of the best things about the scene is that every venue is a short stumble from the last, meaning you can bar hop all night and try and catch the circuit - something very important in Benidorm. If you don’t catch the drift, you’ll think the place is empty. Do the circuit at the right times, and you’ll have a blast. The usual rules apply, of course - don't go out until around 11pm and beware the strong drink measures!

So, Benidorm: “not as bad as you think.” Why Benidorm has such a bad reputation is unclear.

Locals say the press only shows the bad side.

Bar owners say that the police don’t stand for any trouble and have clamped down on ‘yobbish’ behaviour. But stick to the gay village and you’re a world away from the madding crowds.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised!

GAY BENIDORM TRAVEL INFO...

• Getting there: We flew easyjet return to Alicante and booked two months in advance. It cost £140 for two. Most airports operate low cost airlines.

• Airport tranfers: Alicante airport to Benidorm takes around 50 minutes. We used the English boys Q Cars and it cost £30 each way. 0844 4258 926.

• Where to stay: Milord Apartments has a view of the beach and is 2 mins walk from the gay village. It’s clean and inexpensive. A double room with breakfast for two nights was 110Euros (£75) www.milord.es There’s also Queen’s Benidorm, a 36-room gay-owned hotel in the heart of the gay quarter. www.queensbenidorm.com • Online gay guide (with downloadable map): www.realbenidorm.net

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Pet Shop Boys /Talk The Pet Shop Boys are glad to be alive. On a recent flight from Chile to New Zealand, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe were seconds from disaster when a meteor narrowly missed hitting their aircraft. Luckily, the boys survived and are continuing their world tour. It’s all very Pet Shop Boys. So, aside from near-death experiences, how's this tour shaping up? Torsten Højer catches up with Neil Tennant to find out.

Good to hear that you're alive, Neil!

Thanks! We only found out two days later when we were having breakfast in Auckland. We saw a newspaper which had the headline '40 seconds from disaster' and realised it was about us. The waitress came over and said 'are you glad to be alive?' It felt euphoric to be alive!

You're well known for your theatrical tours, what's new with this one?

This is also a very theatrical show. Every song is visualised, which gives a lot of impact. We're also playing a lot with our identities - there are three Chris's and three Neils!

You've been performing in many far away destinations, such as Rio de Janeiro...

There's a very interesting thing about the world now - it's getting larger. You used to only be able to go to Europe, South Asia and North America to perform but now you can go to places like China, Serbia and Chile - the sky's the limit really. It's very exciting. People take different elements from our shows: in Sweden they might sit through it, whereas in Buenos Aires they dance all the way through.

Sometimes the audience is gayer and they go mental! We actually wanted to play in Tehran in Iran. The British Council said 'there's no chance'.

Your last album Fundamental included some tracks that were very political, such as Integral, which was against ID cards.

What was apparent to me when we were writing the album was the climate of fear in this country. Fear drives the political process and also the technology now exists to control us.

Senior people in the civil service used to say they worried about a surveillance society and now it's happened. I think we should fight against that.

You've been doing a lot of collaborations recently…

Well we were talking to Brandon Flowers from the Killers and we heard Read My Mind, so we wanted to do the remix. It's fun because we turn them into duets with me doing backing vocals - I mean I got to do backing vocals for Madonna on Sorry! You know?

Chris and I are fascinated by star quality. If you look at the people we've worked with - Madonna, Kylie, Dusty Springfield, Tina Turner, Liza Minnelli…

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What are the encores going to be?

I'm not giving away the ending! Sometimes we do Being Boring, sometimes we don't, depending on how good the audience is. The best show we've done so far was in Buenos Aires, they just went mad.

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Breakin’ Convention : dancerama

Finding Your Inner Cowboy

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The internationally acclaimed Hip Hop Dance Theatre Festival, Breakin' Convention, is breaking out of London for its first ever UK tour following three blockbuster years of sold-out shows. Breakin' Convention is the first festival of its kind in the UK that gathers the world's finest poppers, lockers and breakers together for your entertainment.

Directed by the one and only Jonzi D, Breakin' Convention also features the talents of LA-based legends Electric Boogaloos, whose definitive body popping moves have inspired dancers and their audiences for the past 25 years. Alongside the Boogaloos, Brazilian Frank Ejara delivers his signature and inventive take on Hip Hop while Franck II Louise from France perform Drop It, a much-loved Hip Hop classic.

Friday 25th & Saturday 26th May, Brighton Dome 01273 570 570

Let’s get Twisted Arriving via Iron Hoof Productions, Twisted is billed as 'an uncompromising critique of male sexuality, lies, and deceit’. Two working-class lads are simultaneously attracted and alienated by the hedonism and sexual freedom of a 'gay scene', where youth is currency. Over a long weekend in a house in Manchester, Lee and Jase embark on a journey where self-discovery comes too late...

Twisted focuses on class conflict and troubled masculinity, but is ultimately about sexual desire and morality. The play is a sharply funny account of the hidden casualties of the 'gay scene' - something that we can all probably relate to!

Until Sat 5th May, Oval House Theatre, London.

Tues-Sat at 7:45pm. Tickets £12 / £6 concessions.

Box Office: 020 7582 7680 www.ovalhouse.com

Angels in America Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning two-part play is a tour-de-force. Dealing with living with, and dying from, AIDS in the Reagan era, Angels in America is a story about sexual, racial, religious, ethnic and political identity. It centres on a group of people whose relationship to each other is circular, and the impact that AIDS has on each of them. Friendship, cowardice, guilt, homophobia and terror are all themes. Book early - this one is sure to sell out.

Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. Part 1: Wed 20th June - Sun 22nd July. Part 2: Thurs 21st June - Sun 22nd July. 08700 500511

Is something stopping you from being a real man? Take up the challenge with Tom Marshman in Finding My Inner Cowboy - a three-step programme in the quest to become the cowboy he always wanted to be. Chop wood, mend the car and build the shed... you can be the hero you always wanted to be!

Wed 23rd May, 8pm Bristol Old Vic Studio, £7/£5 www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk/mayfest 0117 987 7877

Deep Throat

Performed by John-Paul Zaccarini, Throat is a stunning display of eroticism exploring issues of masculinity, identity and vulnerability. Watch as he shifts from vulnerable to cock-sure and transforms himself into representations of sex, love and all the messy stuff in between...

Wed 30th & Thurs 31st May, 8pm Circomedia, St Pauls Church, Portland Square, Bristol. £10/£8 www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk/mayfest

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Michael Alvear, the sexpert As co-host of Channel 4's The Sex Inspectors and resident sex expert on America's The Greg Behrendt Show, Michael Alvear has been showing couples how to have the kind of wall-socket sex that lights up the whole neighbourhood. Now, he wants to ignite the fiber-optic cables of the gay internet, giving wise and off-the-wall advice on dating site Manhunt.net. Troy Barker chats to Michael Alvear about his new job as Manhunt's 'Cruise Director' and resident sexpert...

So what makes you an authority on gay sex?

It started when three guys broke into my house and I ended up being charged with sexual harassment. I went on to write a gay sex advice column for the next eight years.

That's eight years of research, inquiry and field-testing!

Do you think sites like Manhunt.net are healthy vehicles to find sexual partners?

Absolutely. Manhunt.net is simply a means to an end. And with any luck, a LOT of ends. It's basically a bar without the bricks and mortar. And, unfortunately, the liquor. In some ways, it's a much healthier way to find sex than bars. On the safe sex side, it's a lot easier to email a question

How did you gain your knowledge about sex?

I lined up a board-certified M.D., a psychologist and an urologist and beat the truth out of them. But after eight years of talking to them and doing relentless research, I hardly ever contact them anymore.

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The three ‘E’s’ of great sex are: expand, explore and experiment

What is the biggest mistake gay men make in their sex lives?

Generally, believing anything a man says when he's horny. For single men: medicating themselves with penises as if they were drugs prescribed for their loneliness.

For 'married' men: believing that furniture breaking 'courtship sex' will last forever.

What's the most common question Michael Alvear: his sex life must be great you receive and how do you answer it?

There are three actually: 1) “How do I get a One guy pointed to his erection boyfriend? (My answer: love will fall into and said “you’re not going to let your lap but you have to take your lap this go to waste, are you? places). 2) “Is oral sex safe?” (My answer: As long as you don't have any abrasions in them what to do, how to do it and why. your mouth you can go down on guys by the Interestingly, telling people what NOT to do bagful) and 3) “How do I get clean down is often more effective than telling them there?” (My answer: Douche. Gravy's only what they should do. good on mashed potatoes.)

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Tell us about the Channel 4 show The Sex Inspectors?

The highlight was watching how awful men are in seducing their partners. One guy walked around with his pants around his ankles, pointed to his erection and said, “You're not going to let this go to waste, are you?”

On the show, you give sex makeovers.

What exactly does a sex makeover entail?

Basically, we boss people around the bedroom. We observe (through videotapes, not peepholes!) how people behave in their presex, sex, and post-sex habits. Then we tell

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How did you become Manhunt.net's Cruise Director?

The President of Manhunt read my book, Men Are Pigs But We Love Bacon, and liked the way I bootleg facts into funny rants. We decided that my style matched their brand and voila! My columns became Manhunt's first-ever experiment with content. What can I teach Manhunt members? How to get the most of what they want in bed. It's difficult to get gay-specific sex advice. There's plenty of medical and anatomical information out there, but where can you find answers to questions like, “How do I get my total-bottom boyfriend to top me?”

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about your potential liaison's HIV status than it is to ask it in person. On the preference side, you can attract who you want by spelling out what you need (and boy, some of Manhunt's members practically skywrite it!).

On the romantic side, guys will approach other guys they wouldn't have the nerve to in the bars.

There must be hundreds, if not thousands, of people who found their true love on the site.

One of your most popular quotes is 'Free your mind, your crotch will follow'. What exactly does that mean?

The most powerful sexual organ is between your ears, not your legs. Free yourself from labels (top, bottom, etc.) and you'll discover hidden pleasure zones and activities you never thought you'd like. It's shorthand for the three “E's” of great sex: Expand, Explore, Experiment.

What is the biggest misconception of Michael Alvear?

That I'm hung like a bear. More like a horse, really. Readers to my column are shocked when they see me on TV. They're used to a cranky bastard who constantly tells them that sympathy's in the dictionary between shit and syphilis, but on TV, I'm this warm, caring guy you'd love to have a beer with.

Which one's true? Hint: I'm not an actor.

For more on C4’s The Sex Inspectors, visit www.channel4.com For the sexpert, visit www.manhunt.net

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BRIGHTON 19-20 MAY 2007 Brighton Marina hosts the European Gay Sailing Regatta. The EuroGay Cup will see 60 international competitors take part in a series of racing heats over the weekend. www.eurogaycup.org

LONDON 10 JUNE 2007 Crusaid's Walk for Life is Europe's largest HIV and AIDS walk. The event starts and finishes in Hyde Park and tours the city. Last year nearly 6,000 feet took part, raising £340,000. www.crusaid.org.uk

BARCELONA 13-15 JULY 2007 Stonewall's Barcelona Equality Walk raised £20,000 in 2006. The weekend includes a tour of the city and a 10k walk. www.stonewall.org.uk

17 MAY 2007 • Int. Day Against Homophobia 19-20 MAY 2007 • Blackpool Pride 26-28 MAY 2007 • Birmingham Pride 26-28 MAY 2007 • Lancaster Pride - Gay Games SAT 2 JUNE 2007 • Pride in Aberdeen 2-3 JUNE 2007 • Plymouth Pride 16-30 JUNE 2007 • Pride London Festival 22 JUNE - 1 JULY 2007 • EuroPride in MADRID - Spain SAT 23 JUNE 2007 • Leicester Pride SAT 23 JUNE 2007 • Pride Scotia - Edinburgh SAT 30 JUNE 2007 • Pride London - Parade and rally SAT 14 JULY 2007 • Oxford Pride 21-22 JULY 2007 • Lincolnshire Pride

SAT 28 JULY 2007 • Nottingham Pride SAT 28 JULY 2007 • Hull and East Riding Pride 28 JULY - 5 AUGUST 2007 • Brighton and Hove Pride 28 JULY - 4 AUGUST 2007 • Belfast Pride SAT 4 AUGUST 2007 • Brighton and Hove Pride SUN 5 AUGUST 2007 • Pride in our City - Leeds SAT 11 AUGUST • Gloucestershire Rainbow Day 11-17 AUGUST 2007 • Bristol Pride 17-27 AUGUST 2007 • Manchester Pride - Festival SAT 25 AUGUST 2007 • Manchester Pride & Big Weekend SAT 1 SEPTEMBER 2007 • Cardiff-Wales L&G Mardi Gras SUN 2 SEPTEMBER 2007 • Gay Day - Chelmsford SAT 8 SEPTEMBER 2007 • Reading Pride

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It’s Brighton Festival time!

560 events, 240 venues, a huge purple cow invading the Old Steine? Must be the Brighton Festival Fringe! Running from Sat 5th May until Mon 28th May, there are a host of gay-interest performances to keep you entertained. For a full rundown of events pick up a brochure from venues around town or visit www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk. All tickets can be booked online or by calling 01273 709709. There's so much on that we can't fit it all here, but here are a few that took our fancy…

4 Poofs and a Piano More camp crimper than barbershop, this neat ensemble are exactly what it says on the tin. Best known as the house band on BBC1's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, they have notched up several other TV appearances and played the Edinburgh Festival with their show Never Mind The Botox. They have gained a growing army of celebrity followers - indeed, Elton John once threatened that “there could soon be 5 Poofs And A Piano”. Heavens.

Udderbelly, Sunday 13th May

Is gay a waste of time?

“Is being gay a waste of time?” ponders brave performance artist David Hoyle.

Alert the Controversy Police! Via the mediums of comedy, tap-dancing, dancedrama and good old-fashioned showbiz pizazz, he explores the underlying issues of loneliness, depression, addiction and mental health. Part of the infamous Duckie collective, Hoyle describes the gay scene as “the biggest suicide cult in history”. Cheery soul. Pass us the pills, quick.

S.O.S. Komedia Tuesday 15th May

Tina C, outrageous!

Christopher Green's alter-ego hits town with a bang, despite her heavy commitments as a country music icon and 2008 presidential hopeful.

Known locally to many as a regular fixture at the Komedia, Tina's many achievements include her show Twin Towers Tribute and a No.1 smash hit album No Dick's As Hard As My Life.

If You Can't Live Without Me, Why Weren't You Dead When I Met You? Udderbelly, Wed 9th - Fri 11th May

Ladyboys shake their thing Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few years, you will know the phenomenon that is Ladyboys. The Ladyboys' Divas Las Vegas tour 2007 presents a glittering and lavish spectacle such as we have come to expect; an impossibly beautiful and glamourous troupe of she-males preen and prance for our delectation in outrageously over-the-top costumes.

Thai Pavilion, Grand Parade (various dates in May)

Think No Evil of Us David Benson's award winning one-manshow graces Brighton as part of its 10th birthday tour. Part of the show is dedicated to his uncanny portrayal of Kenneth Williams and, dipping out of character, Benson recounts his childhood recollections of this complex and sometimes difficult man, culminating in the honour of having Williams read one of his selfpenned stories on Jackanory.

My Life With Kenneth Williams, Udderbelly, Sat 5th May

A Barely Civil Partnership Last seen in Brighton supporting Joan Rivers at the Theatre Royal (and in West Street at 3am on the Saturday clutching a doner kebab, allegedly), Kit and the Widow’s ‘society and theatre cabaret act’ (meaning they don't slum it) invite us to join them for a ‘Cyberwelt of Comedy, Song and Harmless Badinage’. You’ll take these guys to your hearts!

A Barely Civil Partnership Udderbelly, Wed 9th - Fri 11th May

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Tourist Information Centre 10 Bartholomew Square. Tel: 01273 292599

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SUPPORT GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS Access 4 All

LGBT disabled support group.

Tel: 07952 832 023

www.access-4-all.org

Allsorts Youth Project Support for LGBU people under 26.

Tel: 01273 721211 Txt: 07932 852533

www.allsortsyouth.org.uk

AVERT

HIV database for local & national info.

4 Brighton Road, Horsham RH13 5BA

www.avert.org

Brighton Lesbian & Gay Switchboard Tel: 01273 204050

www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton

Brighton Bothways Social & support group for bisexual people.

www.brightonbothways.org

Brighton Ourstory Project Recording 200 yrs of lesbian & gay history.

www.brightonourstory.co.uk

Brighton Women's Centre 72 High Street, Brighton. Tel: 01273 698036

www.womenscentre.org.uk

Brighton University LGBT Society University of Brighton SU, Cockroft Building Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 4GL

www.lgbrighton.org

Connexions Sussex

Info & Advice for young people Tel: 01273 783648

www.connexions-sussex.org.uk

MindOut

The LGBT mental health project.

Tel: 01273 739847

www.lgbtmind.com

Open Door

Supporting people living with HIV. Tel: 01273 605706

www.opendoorbrighton.org

Pride in Brighton & Hove Tel: 01273 775939

www.brightonpride.org

The Pink Paradiso is back next month by popular demand for a run at the Old Market from Tuesday 12th to Saturday 16th June. The cabaret line up will see old favourites, as well as new faces, in a show offering song, high camp sketches and the odd crooner. Miss Jason will be back, with Lady James and Mark Inscoe, who played Dean Martin in the West End musical The Rat Pack. 3SIXTY is proud to be supporting the show in advertising promotion and, as a result, the organisers have kindly agreed to donate £5 from all of the ticket money for the Tuesday performance to a charity of our choice.

We've decided to name Stonewall as our charity for this fundraiser and the money will be put towards its Education For All programme to stop homophobic bullying in schools. Tickets for the Pink Paradiso are £17 pp with tables for ten at £150 and

tables for 6 at £100 from the Old Market box office on 01273 736 222.

The Alternative Panto wants you Fresh from sell-out performances Brighton's Alternative Panto organisers are looking for actors for next year’s show called Sleeping Beauty and that Little Prick. It’s written and directed by David Rumelle and promoted by Brian Ralfe and the Pink Paradiso.

So have you got what it takes to perform magic with Sleeping Beauty Maisie Trollette? Could you escape the long claws of Dave Lynn? Next year's panto, in February 2008, will be a camp tribute to the fantastic panto's of the 60s and 70s. If you fancy a bit of he's-behind-you fun then e-mail brianralfe@aol.com.

Paper cuts and glass: it’s art!

Spectrum

Brighton & Hove’s LGBT community forum.

Tel: 01273 723123

www.spectrum-lgbt.org

SOCIAL GROUPS BLAGSS

Brighton Lesbian & Gay Sports Society.

Tel: 0845 6525247

www.blagss.com

Brighton & Hove Disabled Dykes Tel: 07952 832 023

Email: disableddykes@yahoo.co.uk

Brighton LinkUp

Gay men's social group. Tel: 07759 699533

Brightwaves MCC Brighton

Inclusive Christian Church. Tel: 01903 602434

www.brightwavesmccbrighton.co.uk

SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES Brighton NHS sexual health clinics

Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road.

All clinics Tel: 01273 664721

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Claude Nicol Centre Lawson Unit - Specialist HIV clinic Wilde Clinic - Sexual health clinic for gay/bi men open Weds: 6pm-9pm at Lawson Unit.

The Sussex Beacon

National HIV & AIDS care centre.

Tel: 01273 694222

www.sussexbeacon.org.uk

THT South - Brighton Office 61 Ship Street, Brighton.

Tel: 01273 764200

www.tht.org.uk

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The Harlequin

43 Providence Place T: 01273 620630 42

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V2 Video Bar & Club

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The Brighton Oasis

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7 Manchester St T: 01273 601450

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Brighton and Hove’s first gay breakfast show has started broadcasting in the city. Up and Out on the community radio station Radio Reverb offers a mix of upbeat music and regular features. Presented by Cat and John, the show is on air for two hours from 8am, Monday to Friday. It features The Gay Today - a mix of local, national and international news. The discussion slot includes topics such as gay merchandising, the power of the rainbow, The Devil Wears Primark and ‘are dolphins gay’? The show also focusses on Brighton’s great gay scene and where to go and has regular interviews with the faces that make it all happen. Guests to date have included Ben Davie, the promoter of Religion night at Charles St Club and DJ Dulcie Danger. ‘It’s great to have a gay show on in a primetime slot, rather than buried in the graveyard shift,” says DJ John Byrne, who also DJs for Tonker at Bar Code in Soho and Vauxhall. Co-presenter Kat, a club host, says the show has something for everyone: “We want to get the whole of the city up and out of bed and ready for the day with a smile and a boogie and we know from our listeners that we are the real alternative breakfast show.” Up and Out: RadioReverb, weekdays, 8 am to 10 am, 97.2 FM. Up and Out is also looking for show sponsors, particularly from gay business. If you want to make contact call them on 01273 323 040.

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Hosted by Joan Bond with DJs Richard Jones & Tony B on the decks. Door: £5/£4 flyer/£3 NUS. £2 drinks promos.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-Midnight BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Noon-10pm

HQ 8pm-2am. Quiz & Gameshow night with Lady James.

Free entry.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. Twisted karaoke night.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-4am. Squeeze. Free.

CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-11pm.

MARINE TAVERN Noon-Midnight. Man Trap

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Free Pool @ 6pm then Killer pool @ 8pm.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Toxic. Free.

MARINE TAVERN Noon-Midnight. Nat’s Quiz night @ 9pm MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Ladies’ Night.

The PV Noon-Midnight. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. Spice up your life with the brilliant Spice. With Karaoke- 9pm.

R-BAR 12pm-2am. Student night. Cabaret with Lady James @ 9.30pm. Selected drinks £2 all night. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3 & 6-9.

VAVOOM Open till 4am.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight.

• WED 2 MAY •

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Shag Tag! Karaoke with Betty @ 9pm.

R-BAR Noon-2am. Cabaret with Maisie Trollette + John Bruzon @ 9:30pm. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-Midnight. Food served 12-3pm/6-9pm.

9pm: Big Quiz.

VAVOOM Thirsty Thursday. Open till 6am. Music videos all night long.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late.

The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight.

• FRI 4 MAY • AMSTERDAM 11am-2am. Sauna: 3pm-6am BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Open 24 hours!

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Noon-10pm BULLDOG 11am-late.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Open Noon-Midnight

CANDY BAR 9pm-morning. ‘Pop Rocks vs Booty Call’

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Noon-10pm

CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-late. Fairylea.

Cheesy, camp tracks from 10.30 with bunny boiler DJs Ruby Roo & Connie Conway. How egg-citing!

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. Bring it on.

CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-11pm.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Whoop! Free.

MARINE TAVERN Noon-Midnight. Elsie’s Chill MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. 8pm: Quiz. Prizes for winners!

The PV Noon-Midnight. Quiz Night from 8pm.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Midweek cabaret party. With Cassidy Conners and DJ Andy B. From 9pm R-BAR Noon-2am. Go double baby! From 9pm, any double just £1 extra. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Revo.

Easter egg special with DJ Tom Logan. Door: £5.

HQ 10pm-4am. SHAFT. Strictly men only. £5, members £3.

For membership visit www.hq-brighton.co.uk LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Yo-Yo. £3 Entry, free B4 11pm LEGENDS DANCE 10.30pm-4am. Yo-Yo Door: £5 Free b4 Midnight.

MARINE TAVERN Noon-Midnight.

MARLBOROUGH Open 12pm-2am. 9pm: Live DJ playing some top tunes.

The PV Noon-1am. Cheesy tune Friday.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-1am. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. Andy B’s Camp Attack with Drag Hosts.

Text the DJ!

VAVOOM Open till 4am. Your choice videos.

R-BAR Noon then 24hrs! Official Lollipop warm-up party!

5-9pm Happy Hour.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until Midnight.

The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight.

• THU 3 May • AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna open 3pm-5am.

BRIGHTON SCENE

The PV Open Noon-Midnight. Cocktail v Clittails from 69pm

AQUARIUM Noon-11pm.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Open Noon-Midnight BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Noon-10pm

REVENGE 10.30pm-5am. Lollipop vs Kinky Dangerous.

DJ Dulcie Danger banging away upstairs with the fabulous Lollipop Girls hosting downstairs. Door: £5 b4 11, £7 after.

STAR INN 11am-1am. Food 12pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm. FBI: Friday Bears Inc from 8pm.

THERAPY @ REHAB 9pm-4am. Brighton Marina’s swishy new weekly gay night. www.rehabbrighton.com VAVOOM Open till 6am. Bar Boyz. Promos till 6pm & when certain tracks play. Dance music videos all night.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am. Members free.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. Saucy. Free entry.

The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight. Crystalle Wade on stage

CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-11pm. 8pm: Mad Cow. Cheap drinks and moovellous fun hosted by the lovely Joan Bond. Entry: £1 to charity. Drinks: £1-£1.75 plus exceptions.

• SAT 5 MAY •

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Religion.

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Noon-10pm

AMSTERDAM 11am-2am. Sauna 3pm-4am BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-7am

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BRIGHTON SCENE

3SIXTY BRIGHTON LISTINGS BULLDOG 11am-late.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Mojo. Free entry

CANDY BAR 9pm-morning. ‘Sugar’. Door: £5 after 10

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Elsie’s Chill-out.

CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-2am. See below.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Student social night from 6pm. Games, pool & tunes.

THE GLOUCESTER 10.30pm-4am Monkey. Brighton’s favourite DJs playing some top tunes.NUS £5 all night, others £5 b4 11/£7 b4 midnight/£9 after. Drinks promos.

HQ 9pm-4am. 10.30pm: Dave Lynn on stage. Door: Free b4 11pm/£5 after.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Ignition.

LEGENDS DANCE 10.30pm-4am. Ignition Door: £5 Free b4 11pm

The PV 12pm-12am. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. 5.15pm: Dave Lynn followed by karaoke.

R-BAR 12pm-2am Laquisha Jonz @ 4:30pm. Miss Jason’s Madhouse @ 9.30pm. Food 12pm-8pm. Happy hours 5-9pm. £2 pints 9pm-2am.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos Cabaret with Dave Lynn and a stripper!

STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food served 12-3 & 6-9.

MARINE TAVERN Noon-Midnight.

VAVOOM Open till 6am.

MARLBOROUGH 8pm-close. 9pm: Live DJ playing some top tunes.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am.

The PV 12pm-1am. DJ Dubbledee from 9pm.

• TUE 8 MAY •

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-1am. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. 9pm: Julie Glitter’s karaoke party.

Info: www.queensarmsbrighton.com

AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am

R-BAR Open 24hrs! Pop videos all night. Great food all day. Discount tickets for Revenge available.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am

REVENGE 10:30pm-6am. Downstairs: QueerCarnage with DJs Dusty O & Nik C. Upstairs: DJ Richard Jones. All drinks £2 b4 12. Entry: Free b4 11, £5 b4 12, £7 after 12 & £3 after 3am. NUS £3.

STAR INN 11am-1am. Food Noon-4pm. Proud to Bear night 8pm.

VAVOOM Open ‘til 6am. Tonight’s theme: ‘Be European’ with free shots vouchers for V2, promos and dance videos all night.

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. Twisted karaoke night.

CHARLES STREET BAR Open 12pm-11pm LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Toxic. Free.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Nat’s Quiz @ 9pm MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Ladies’ Night.

V2 CLUB Open from 10pm-late.

The PV 12pm-12am. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight. Patrick play piano

QUEENS ARMS 2:30-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. New - The Crooners Lounge. Piano Bar with complimentary sandwiches

• SUN 6 MAY • AMSTERDAM 11am-12.30am. Sauna 3pm-5am AQUARIUM Noon-11pm.

R-BAR Noon-2am. Lady James @ 9.30pm. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

AUDIO - SUNDAY SUNDAE 6pm-11pm. Sunday Sundae returns for a summer of sexy sizzling fun! £2 B4 7pm, £3 B4 8pm, £5 after

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos

THE BEACH 3am -7am (Monday morning) Rebel Wild Fruit after party. Door: £6 wristband entry available from Wild Fruit, more spaces on the door.

VAVOOM Open till 4am.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-Midnight BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-late. Soundcheck-live music. Door: £3/£2NUS. CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-10.30pm.

STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Patrick plays piano

• WED 9 MAY • AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am

CHARLES STREET CLUB New! Sunday Service.

10.30pm-3am. Religion’s new Sunday night party starts tonight playing the best in funky house. Door: £4/£3 NUS

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

CREATION 10pm-3am Wild Fruit “Wag’s May Ball” .

Door: £12/£10advance/£9 with flyer b4 10.30pm/£9 members and NUS. Advance tickets available.

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. 3pm: Lola Lasagne.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Embrace. Free.

MARINE TAVERN Noon-Midnight.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-12am BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. Bring it on.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Whoop! Free.

MARLBOROUGH Open Noon-Midnight. Sunday megaroast lunches 12-7pm + live music.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Elsie’s Chill

The PV Noon-11pm. Live music at 6pm.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. 8pm: Quiz. Prizes for winners!

QUEENS ARMS Super Sunday! Open 2:30-11pm Cabaret from Drag with no Name @ 5.15pm then Betty’s Karaoke show.

R-BAR 24 hrs-2am. Cabaret with Lizzy Drip on stage 4.30pm. 6-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos.

The PV 12pm-12am. Quiz Night from 8pm.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Midweek cabaret party. With Raychel Harvey-Jones and DJ Andy B. From 9pm R-BAR Noon-2am. Go double baby! From 9pm, any double just £1 extra. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

STAR INN 12pm-Late. Sunday lunches 12-4pm then Bears Beer Bash!

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm

VAVOOM Open ‘til 6am with chill out music videos all day.

VAVOOM Open till 4am. Your choice videos.

The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight. Cabaret with Tony Page

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

• MON 7 MAY •

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am

• THU 10 MAY •

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 10pm-2am. Shibby Shabblers. Door: £3/2NUS.

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

CHARLES STREET BAR Open 12pm-11pm

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Open 12pm-10pm

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30-3am. Studio 150.

With DJs Luke Smith & Ali K. Door: £1.50, drinks from £1.50.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. Saucy. Free entry.

BRIGHTON SCENE

CHARLES STREET CLUB 9pm-3am. Bliss. PA from Nicki French. 2 floor special with guest DJs Tony Armstrong/Gabbi Goody/Lil Alex.

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BRIGHTON SCENE

3SIXTYBRIGHTON LISTINGS CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm. 8pm: Mad Cow. Cheap drinks and moovellous fun hosted by the lovely Joan Bond. Entry: £1 to charity. Drinks: £1-£1.75 plus exceptions.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am Religion.

Hosted by Mother Superior Joan Bond with DJs Richard Jones & Tony B on the decks. Door: £5/£4 flyer/£3 NUS. HQ 8pm-2am. Quiz & Gameshow night with Lady James.

Free entry.

The PV 12pm-1am. DJ Rascal from 9pm.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-1am. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. The campest Eurovision party in Brighton. Join Andy B, Spice, Betty and more to cheer on Scooch!

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-Midnight. Food served 12-3pm/6-9pm.

9pm: Big Quiz.

VAVOOM Thirsty Thursday. Open till 4am. Music videos all night long.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Patrick plays piano

• FRI 11 MAY • AMSTERDAM 11am-2am. Sauna: 3pm-6am AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

BRIGHTON SCENE

Guests can enjoy our fully licenced residents bar, wireless internet access and freshly cooked English breakfast each morning.

HAMPTONS BRIGHTON 3 New Steine, Brighton BN2 1PB Telephone: 01273 675436 info@hamptonsbrighton.com www.hamptonsbrighton.com

R-BAR Open 24hrs! Eurovision on our big screens. Great food all day. Discount tickets for Revenge available.

REVENGE 10:30pm-6am. Downstairs: QueerCarnage with DJs Dusty O & Nik C. Upstairs: DJ Richard Jones. All drinks £2 b4 12. Entry: Free b4 11, £5 b4 12, £7 after 12 & £3 after 3am. NUS £3.

STAR INN 11am-1am. Food Noon-4pm. Proud to Bear night 8pm.

VAVOOM Open ‘til 6am. Tonight: ‘Cowboys and Indians’ theme with promos and dance videos all night.

V2 CLUB Open from 10pm-late. ‘School Boyz Disco’ party continues with pole dancing contest. Karaoke until midnight. Members get free entry.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Surprise!

• SUN 13 MAY • AMSTERDAM 11am-12.30am. Sauna 3pm-5am AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

AUDIO - SUNDAY SUNDAE 6pm-11pm. Sunday Sundae returns for a summer of sexy sizzling fun! £2 B4 7pm, £3 B4 8pm, £5 after

BULLDOG 11am-late.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon - Midnight

CANDY BAR 9pm-morning. ‘Pop Rocks vs Booty Call’

BULLDOG 11am - 2am.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-late. Fairylea.

Cheesy, camp tracks from 10.30 with DJ Ruby Roo & Connie Conway.

CANDY BAR 9pm-3am. Sirens. Door £5/£3.50 cons.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Open 24 hours!

Situated just a few minutes walk from Brighton’s buzzing shopping lanes, many tourist attractions and famous Marina, Hamptons Brighton offers 13 deluxe bedrooms most with en-suite facilities and spectacular sea views.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Man Trap

R-BAR Noon-2am. Cabaret with Maisie Trollette + John Bruzon @ 9:30pm. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

Hamptons Brighton is a beautiful Grade II listed boutique hotel offering a haven of peace in an ideal central location.

LEGENDS DANCE 10.30pm-4am. Ignition Door: £5 Free b4 11pm

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Squeeze. Free.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Shag Tag! Karaoke with Spice @ 9pm.

Gay Owned

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Ignition.

MARLBOROUGH Open 12pm-2am. 9pm: Live DJ playing some top choons.

The PV Open 12pm-12am. Cocktail v Clittails from 6-9pm

BRIGHTON

HQ 9pm-4am. 10.30pm: Rose Garden on stage. Door: Free b4 11pm/£5 after.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Free Pool @ 6pm then Killer pool @ 8pm.

HAMPTONS

ers £5 b4 11/£7 b4 midnight/£9 after. Drinks promos.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Revo.

New funky electro club night with DJ Tom Logan. Door: £5.

House doubles: £2.99.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-10.30pm.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. New! Sunday Service from the fabulous Religion team. Door: £4/£3 NUS

HQ 10pm-4am. SHAFT. Strictly men only. £5, members £3.

For membership visit www.hq-brighton.co.uk.

KOOKLUB 10.30pm-3am Cash Queen, With DJs Mick Fuller, Dulcie Danger and special guests. Door: £5 b4 11/£7 after. £4 with special pass b4 11.30pm.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Yo-Yo.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. 3pm: Topping and Butch.

LEGENDS CLUB 10.30pm-4am. Yo-Yo. £3 Entry, free B4 11pm

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Embrace. Free.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am.

MARLBOROUGH Open 12pm-2am. 9pm: Live DJ playing some top tunes.

The PV 12pm-1am. Easy, cheesy Fridays.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am.

MARLBOROUGH Open Noon-Midnight. Sunday mega-roast lunches Noon-7pm + live music.

The PV 12pm-11m. ‘Eeles’ from 6pm.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-1am. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. Andy B’s Camp Attack. Text the DJ!

QUEENS ARMS Super Sunday! Open 2:30-11pm Cabaret with Dolly Diamond@ 5.15pm then Betty’s Karaoke show.

R-BAR 12pm-2am Monday! R-Bar long weekend! 5-9pm Happy Hour.

R-BAR 24hrs. Sassy Styker on stage @ 4.30pm. 6-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-5am. Lollipop vs Kinky Dangerous.

DJ Dulcie Danger banging away upstairs with the fabulous Lollipop Girls hosting downstairs. Door: £5 b4 11, £7 after.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos

STAR INN 11am-1am. Food 12pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm. FBI: Friday Bears Inc from 8pm.

THERAPY @ REHAB 9pm-4am. Brighton Marina’s swishy new weekly gay night. www.rehabbrighton.com VAVOOM Open till 6am. Bar Boyz. Promos till 6pm & when certain tracks play. Dance music videos all night.

STAR INN 12pm-Late. Sunday lunches 12-4pm then Bears Beer Bash!

VAVOOM Open ‘til 3am with chill out music videos all day.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Cabaret with Sweet FA

• MON 14 MAY •

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am. Members free.

AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Cabaret with Lady James

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

• SAT 12 MAY •

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am

AMSTERDAM 11am-2am. Sauna 3pm-4am

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

The BABYLON LOUNGE 8pm-2am. Women-only Disco. £5 entry

CANDY BAR 10pm-2am. Shibby Shabblers. Door: £3/£2 NUS.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-7am

CHARLES STREET BAR Open 12pm-11pm

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30-3am. Studio 150.

With DJs Luke Smith & Ali K. Door: £1.50, drinks from £1.50.

BULLDOG 11am-late.

CANDY BAR 8pm-morning.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-late.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Passion.

2-floor special with DJ Queen Josephine. Door: £3.

THE GLOUCESTER 10.30pm-4am Monkey. Brighton’s favourite DJs playing some top tunes.NUS £5 all night, oth-

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Mojo. Free entry MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Elsie’s Chill MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Students social night from 6pm. Games, pool & tunes.

The PV 12pm-12am. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

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BRIGHTON SCENE

3SIXTYBRIGHTON LISTINGS QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. 9pm: Spices Karaoke Show from 9pm R-BAR 24hrs-2am. Miss Jason’s Madhouse @ 9.30pm.

Food 12pm-8pm. Happy hours 5-9pm. £2 pints 9pm-2am.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos. Cabaret with Lady Imelda and a stripper!

STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food served 12-3 & 6-9.

Hosted by Mother Superior Joan Bond with DJs Richard Jones & Tony B on the decks. Door: £5/£4 flyer/£3 NUS. HQ 8pm-2am. Quiz & Gameshow night with Lady James.

Free entry.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-4am. Squeeze. Free.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Man Trap

VAVOOM Open till 4am.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Free Pool @ 6pm then Killer pool @ 8pm.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am.

The PV Open 12pm-12am. Cocktails v Clittails 6-9pm.

• TUE 15 MAY •

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Shag Tag! Karaoke with Betty @ 9pm.

AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am

R-BAR Noon-2am. Cabaret with Maisie Trollette + John Bruzon @ 9:30pm. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm

STAR INN 11am-Midnight. Food served 12-3pm/6-9pm.

9pm: Big Quiz.

VAVOOM Thirsty Thursday. Open till 3.30am. Music videos all night long.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Toxic. Free.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Piano Bar

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Nat’s Quiz night @ 9pm MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Ladies’ Night.

• FRI 18 MAY •

The PV 12pm-12am. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

AMSTERDAM 11am-2am. Sauna: 3pm-6am

QUEENS ARMS 2:30-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. New - The Crooners Lounge. Piano Bar with complimentary sandwiches

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

R-BAR 12pm-2am. Student night. Cabaret with Lady James @ 9.30pm. Selected drinks £2 all night. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-late. Fairylea.

Cheesy, camp tracks from 10.30 with DJ Ruby Roo & Connie Conway.

VAVOOM Open till 4am. Your choice videos.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Piano Bar

• WED 16 MAY • AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

BULLDOG 11am-late.

CANDY BAR 9pm-morning. ‘Pop Rocks vs Booty Call’

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Revo.

New funky electro club night with DJ Tom Logan. Door: £5.

HQ 10pm-4am. SHAFT. Strictly men only. £5, members £3.

For membership visit www.hq-brighton.co.uk LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Yo-Yo. LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Yo-Yo. £3 Entry, free B4 11pm MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-12am

MARLBOROUGH Open 12pm-2am. 9pm: Live DJ playing some top choons.

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

The PV 12pm-1am. Easy, cheesy Friday.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-1am. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. Andy B’s Camp Attack. Text the DJ!

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

R-BAR 12pm-24hrs! Offical Lollipop warm-up party! 59pm Happy Hour.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Elsie’s Chill

REVENGE 10.30pm-5am. Lollipop vs Kinky Dangerous.

DJ Dulcie Danger banging away upstairs with the fabulous Lollipop Girls hosting downstairs. Door: £5 b4 11, £7 after.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. 8pm: Quiz. Prizes for winners!

STAR INN 11am-1am. Food 12pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm. FBI: Friday Bears Inc from 8pm.

The PV 12pm-12am. Quiz Night from 8pm.

THERAPY @ REHAB 9pm-4am. Brighton Marina’s swishy new weekly gay night. www.rehabbrighton.com

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Whoop! Free.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Midweek cabaret party. With Susan Blacks Queenie Show and DJ Andy B. From 9pm R-BAR Noon-2am. Go double baby! From 9pm, any double just £1 extra. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos

VAVOOM Open till 6am. Bar Boyz. Promos till 6pm & when certain tracks play. Dance music videos all night.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am. Members free.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Cabaret with Cookie

STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm

• SAT 19 MAY •

VAVOOM Open till 4am. Your choice videos.

AMSTERDAM 11am-2am. Sauna 3pm-4am

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

AQUARIUM Midday-11pm.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am.

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

• THU 17 MAY •

BULLDOG 11am-late.

AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am

CANDY BAR 10pm-late.

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Nervous Twitch by Shibby Shabblers. Top Indie-night. Door: £5

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Open 12pm-10pm BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm. 8pm: Mad Cow. Cheap drinks and moovellous fun hosted by the lovely Joan Bond. Entry: £1 to charity. Drinks: £1-£1.75 plus exceptions.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am Religion.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-7am

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-late.

THE GLOUCESTER 10.30pm-4am Monkey. Brighton’s favourite DJs playing some top tunes.NUS £5 all night, others £5 b4 11/£7 b4 midnight/£9 after. Drinks promos.

HQ 9pm-4am. 10.30pm: Miss Jason on stage. Door: Free b4 11pm/£5 after.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Ignition.

LEGENDS DANCE 10.30pm-4am. Ignition Door: £5 Free b4 11pm MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am.

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STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Open 24 hours!

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3SIXTY BRIGHTON LISTINGS MARLBOROUGH Open 12pm-2am. 9pm: Live DJ playing some top choons.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

The PV 12pm-1am. DJ Dave from 9pm.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-1am. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. 9pm: Julie Glitter’s karaoke party.

Info: www.queensarmsbrighton.com

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

R-BAR Open 24hrs! Pop videos all night. Great food all day. Discount tickets for Revenge available.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Nat’s Quiz night @ 9pm

REVENGE 10:30pm-6am. Downstairs: QueerCarnage with DJs Dusty O & Nik C. Upstairs: DJ Richard Jones. All drinks £2 b4 12. Entry: Free b4 11, £5 b4 12, £7 after 12 & £3 after 3am. NUS £3.

The PV 12pm-12am. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

STAR INN 11am-1am. Food Noon-4pm. Proud to Bear night 8pm.

VAVOOM Open ‘til 6am. Vavooms 3rd birthday party with late party continuing at V2 V2 CLUB Open from 10pm-late. The vavoom 3rd birthday party continues here!

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Motown

• SUN 20 MAY • AUDIO - SUNDAY SUNDAE 6pm-11pm. Sunday Sundae returns for a summer of sexy sizzling fun! Double foor special

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Toxic. Free.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Ladies’ Night.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. New - The Crooners Lounge. Piano Bar with complimentry sandwiches R-BAR 12pm-2am. Student Night. Cabaret with Lady James @9.30pm. Selected drinks £2 all night. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm VAVOOM Open till 4am. Your choice videos.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Piano Bar

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-6pm

• WED 23 MAY •

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Open 12pm-8pm

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-12am

CANDY BAR 9pm-late Club Tropicana. Free entry.

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-10.30pm. Sunday lunches.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. New! Sunday Service from the fabulous Religion team. Door: £4

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. Bring it on.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. 3pm: Maisie Trollette

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Embrace. Free.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Whoop! Free.

MARINE TAVERN Open: 1pm-1am.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Elsie’s Chill

MARLBOROUGH Open Noon-Midnight. Sunday mega-roast lunches Noon-7pm + live music.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. 8pm: Quiz. Prizes for winners!

The PV 12pm-10.30pm. Live music from 6pm.

The PV 12pm-12am. Quiz Night from 8pm.

QUEENS ARMS Open 2:30-11pm Cabaret with Lola Lasagne @ 5.15pm then Betty’s Karaoke show.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Midweek cabaret party. With Mandy Muden and DJ Andy B. From 9pm R-BAR Noon-2am. Go double baby! From 9pm, any double just £1 extra. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

R-BAR 24hrs-2am. Cabaret with Glam & Glitz on stage @ 4.30pm. 6-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 12pm-Late. Sunday lunches 12-4pm then Bears Beer Bash!

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm VAVOOM Open till 4am. Your choice videos.

VAVOOM Open ‘til 3am with chill out music videos all day.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Cabaret with Davina Sparkle

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. 50s, 60s and 70s sounds

• MON 21 MAY •

• THU 24 MAY •

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-Midnight

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Open Noon-10pm

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 10pm-2am. Door: £3/£2 NUS.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. GET2GETHER launch party.

Free entry.

CHARLES STREET BAR Open 12pm-11pm CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30-3am. Studio 150.

With DJs Luke Smith & Ali K. Door: £1.50, drinks from £1.50.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Mojo. Free entry MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Elsie’s Chill MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Student social night from 6pm. Games, pool & tunes.

The PV 12pm-12am. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. 9pm: Spices Karaoke Show from 9pm

CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-11pm. 8pm: Mad Cow. Cheap drinks and moovellous fun hosted by the lovely Joan Bond. Entry: £1 to charity. Drinks: £1-£1.75 plus exceptions.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Religion.

Hosted by Mother Superior Joan Bond with DJs Richard Jones & Tony B on the decks. Door: £5/£4 flyer/£3 NUS. HQ 8pm-2am. Quiz & Games night with Lady James. Free entry.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Squeeze. Free entry.

MARINE TAVERN Noon-Midnight. Man Trap

R-BAR 12pm-2am. Miss Jason’s Madhouse @ 9.30pm.

Food 12pm-8pm. Happy hours 5-9pm. £2 pints 9pm-2am.

MARLBOROUGH Noon-Midnight. Dragaphone Pride fund raiser. Live music and comedy. £1 Pride entry.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos. Cabaret with Dave Lynn and a stripper!

The PV Open 12pm-12am. Cocktail v Clittails: 6-9pm

STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food served 12-3 & 6-9..

BRIGHTON SCENE

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am.

VAVOOM Open till 4am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Reggae

• TUE 22 MAY • AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Shag Tag! Karaoke with Betty @ 9pm.

R-BAR Noon-2am. Cabaret with Maisie Trollette + John Bruzon @ 9:30pm. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-Midnight. Food served 12-3pm/6-9pm.

9pm: Big Quiz.

VAVOOM Thirsty Thursday. Open till 4am. Music videos all night long.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 1am. Karaoke til Midnight.

BRIGHTON SCENE

BRIGHTON SCENE

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Snapped!

3SIXTY cameras were out and about once again. With the bar boys at Revenge stripping off for Easter Lollipop, the contestants at Mr Star Bear stripping off and everyone stripping off at Wild Fruit and it was like summer was here! Nearly. The Religion crowd put on a great Easter Special with the talents of the Gay Men’s Chorus up on stage and with the Q Factor final at the Queens Photos by Carl Hobden Arms bringing even more talent into the limelight!

Easter Lollipop vs Kinky Dangerous @ Revenge

Wild Fruit @ Creation

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Religion @ Charles Street Club

Mr Bear contest @ The Star Inn

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Q Factor Final @ The Queens Arms

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The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight. Piano bar.

The PV 12pm-1am. DJ Who? from 9pm.

• FRI 25 MAY •

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-1am. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. 9pm: Julie Glitter’s karaoke party.

Info: www.queensarmsbrighton.com

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Noon-10pm BULLDOG 11am-late CANDY BAR 9pm-morning. ‘Pop Rocks vs Booty Call’ CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-late. Fairylea.

Cheesy, camp tracks from 10.30 with DJ Ruby Roo & Connie Conway.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Revo.

New funky electro club night with DJ Tom Logan. Door: £5. House doubles: £2.99.

HQ 10pm-4am. SHAFT. Strictly men only. £5, members £3. For membership visit www.hq-brighton.co.uk LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Yo-Yo. LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Yo-Yo. £3 Entry, free B4 11pm MARINE TAVERN Open Noon-Midnight.

MARLBOROUGH Open Noon-2am. 9pm: Live DJ playing some top alternative choons.

The PV Noon-1am. Easy, cheesy Friday.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-1am. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. Andy B’s Camp Attack with Spice.

Text the DJ! R-BAR Noon then 24hrs! R-Bar Long Weekend! 5-9pm Happy Hour. Open til 2am Monday REVENGE 10.30pm-5am. Lollipop vs Kinky Dangerous.

DJ Dulcie Danger banging away upstairs with the fabulous Lollipop Girls hosting downstairs. Door: £5 b4 11, £7 after.

STAR INN 11am-1am. Food 12pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm. FBI: Friday Bears Inc from 8pm.

THERAPY @ REHAB 9pm-4am. Brighton Marina’s swishy new weekly gay night. www.rehabbrighton.com VAVOOM Open till 6am. Bar Boyz. Promos till 6pm & when certain tracks play. Dance music videos all night.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Disco Inferno with tracks from the 60s to 00s. Members free entry.

The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight. Cabaret with Fanny Dazzle

• SAT 26 MAY • BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-7am BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm BULLDOG 11am-late.

CANDY BAR 8pm-morning.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-late.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Wet Pussy.

THE GLOUCESTER 10.30pm-4am Monkey.

Brighton’s favourite DJs playing some top tunes.NUS £5 all night, others £5 b4 11/£7 b4 midnight/£9 after. Drinks promos.

HQ 9pm-4am. 10.30pm: Maisie Trollette on stage. Door: Free b4 11pm/£5 after.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. Pre-Ignition.

BRIGHTON SCENE

LEGENDS DANCE 10.30pm-4am. Ignition Door: £5 Free b4 11pm

• MON 28 MAY • BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

R-BAR Open 24hrs! Pop videos all night. Great food all day. Discount tickets for Revenge available.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

REVENGE 10:30pm-6am. Downstairs: QueerCarnage with DJs Dusty O & Nik C. Upstairs: DJ Richard Jones. All drinks £2 b4 12. Entry: Free b4 11, £5 b4 12, £7 after 12 & £3 after 3am. NUS £3.

CHARLES STREET BAR Open 12pm-11pm

STAR INN 11am-1am. Food Noon-4pm. Proud to Bear night 8pm.

CANDY BAR 10pm-2am. Shibby Shabblers. Door: £3/£2 NUS. CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30-3am. Studio 150.

With DJs Luke Smith & Ali K. Door/drinks from £1.50 LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

VAVOOM Open ‘til 6am. Tonight: ‘Beach Wear’ theme with promos and dance videos all night.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Mojo. Free entry

V2 CLUB Open from 10pm-late. ‘Underwear’ party continues with pole dancing contest. Karaoke until midnight.

Free drink for those dressed in underwear.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Drag music night.

Fundraiser for Pride. £1 entry from 7pm

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Easy listening and Piano Bar

• SUN 27 MAY • AUDIO - SUNDAY SUNDAE 6pm-11pm. Sunday Sundae returns for a summer of sexy sizzling fun! £2 B4 7pm, £3 B4 8pm, £5 after THE BEACH 3am -7am (Monday morning) Rebel Wild Fruit after party. Door: £6 wristband entry available from Wild Fruit, more spaces on the door.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Elsie’s Chill

The PV 12pm-12am. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. 5.15pm: Dave Lynn followed by karaoke.

R-BAR 12pm-2am. Miss Jason’s Madhouse @ 9.30pm.

Food 12pm-8pm. Happy hours 5-9pm. £2 pints 9pm-2am.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos. Cabaret with Dave Lynn and a stripper!

STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food served 12-3 & 6-9.

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. Bring it on.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Whoop! Free.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Elsie’s Chill MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. 8pm: Quiz. Prizes for winners!

The PV 12pm-12am. Quiz Night from 8pm.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Midweek cabaret party. With a new show....The Drag With No Name and Jamie Watson. DJ Andy B. providing the music. From 9pm R-BAR Noon-2am. Go double baby! From 9pm, any double just £1 extra. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm VAVOOM Open till 4am. Your choice videos.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am.

• THU 31 MAY •

VAVOOM Open till 4am.

AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am.

AQUARIUM Noon-11pm.

CANDY BAR 9pm-3am. Sirens. Door £5/£3.50 cons.

• TUE 29 MAY •

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-Midnight

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-10.30pm. Sunday lunches.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA 12pm-12am

BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. New! Sunday Service from the fabulous Religion team. Door: £4

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm BULLDOG 11am-2am.

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am. GET2GETHER launch party.

Free entry.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon - Midnight BULLDOG 11am - 2am.

CREATION - Wild fruit 10.00pm-3am Circus Burlesque £8 member/NUS, £9 with Flyer before 10.30pm, £10 Q-Jump tickets, £12 guests HQ 10pm-4am. “May Pole” Fetish Lounge Club in association with Vinylla. Advance tickets detail visit www.vinylla.co.uk

CANDY BAR 9pm-2am.

CHARLES STREET BAR 12pm-11pm LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Toxic. Free.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am. Nat’s Quiz night @ 9pm

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am. 3pm: Dolly Diamond.

MARLBOROUGH 12pm-12am. Ladies’ Night.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Embrace. Free.

The PV 12pm-12am. 5-7pm Deals on selected drinks.

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30-11:30pm. Food, wi fi access and happy hour till 7pm. New - The Crooners Lounge.

Piano Bar with complimentry sandwiches

MARLBOROUGH Open Noon-Midnight. Sunday mega-roast lunches Noon-7pm + live music.

The PV 12pm-11m. ‘Halcyon’ from 6pm.

QUEENS ARMS Super Sunday! Open 2:30-11pm Cabaret with Trashville Tennessee @ 5.15pm then Betty’s Karaoke show.

R-BAR 24hrs then closes 2am. Cabaret with Sandra @ 4.30pm. 6-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 12pm-Late. Sunday lunches 12-4pm then Bears Beer Bash!

VAVOOM Open ‘til 3am with chill out music videos all day.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am. Miss Jason

BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA Open Noon-10pm

CHARLES STREET BAR Noon-11pm. 8pm: Mad Cow. Cheap drinks and moovellous fun hosted by the lovely Joan Bond. Entry: £1 to charity. Drinks: £1-£1.75 plus exceptions.

CHARLES STREET CLUB 10.30pm-3am. Religion.

Hosted by Mother Superior Joan Bond with DJs Richard Jones & Tony B on the decks. Door: £5/£4 flyer/£3 NUS. HQ 8pm-2am. Quiz & Games night with Lady James. Free entry.

LEGENDS BAR 11am-5am.

LEGENDS DANCE 11pm-3.30am. Squeeze. Free entry.

R-BAR 12pm-2am. Student Night. Cabaret with Lady James @9.30pm. Selected drinks £2 all night. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

MARINE TAVERN Noon-Midnight. Man Trap

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos

The PV Open 12pm-12am. Cocktail v Clittails: 6-9pm

STAR INN 11am-11pm. Food 12-3pm & 6-9pm VAVOOM Open till 4am. Your choice videos.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 12am.

The ZONE Open 1pm-12am.

• WED 30 MAY • AMSTERDAM 11am-11pm. Food served up to 8pm.

Sauna 3pm-4am

MARINE TAVERN 12pm-12am.

AQUARIUM 12pm-11pm.

MARLBOROUGH Open 12pm-2am. 9pm: Live DJ playing some top tunes.

BRIGHTON OASIS SAUNA Noon-12am BRIGHT’n’BEAUTIFUL SAUNA 12pm-10pm

MARLBOROUGH Noon-Midnight. Dragaphone Pride fund raiser. Live music and comedy. £1 Pride entry.

QUEENS ARMS 2:30pm-11:30pm. Shag Tag! Karaoke with Betty @ 9pm.

R-BAR Noon-2am. Cabaret with Maisie Trollette + John Bruzon @ 9:30pm. 5-9pm Happy Hour.

REVENGE 10.30pm-3am. Free entry all night. With Drinks promos STAR INN 11am-Midnight. Food served 12-3pm/6-9pm.

9pm: Big Quiz.

VAVOOM Thirsty Thursday. Open till 4am. Music videos all night long.

V2 CLUB Open 10pm-late. Music videos upstairs and karaoke downstairs until 1am. Karaoke til Midnight.

The ZONE Open 1pm-Midnight.

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Taunton Exeter Truro

Plymouth

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Torquay

westcountry listings...

BATH The Bath Tap 19-20 St James Parade, Bath Tel: 01225 404 344

The Dark Horse 4 Northampton Street, Bath Tel: 01225 425 944

Mandalyns 13 Fountain Buildings, Lansdown Road Tel: 01225 425 403 www.mandalyns.co.uk

EXETER Boxes 37/38 Commercial Road, The Quay, Exeter Tel: 01392 259292

Escape @ The Green Room Fore Street, Exeter www.escapenight.co.uk

LISKEARD The Red Lion Lower Lux Street, Liskeard, Cornwall Tel: 01579 347 837

PLYMOUTH Zeros 24 Lockyer Street, Plymouth Tel: 01752 662 346

The Clarence 31 Clarence Place, Stonehouse, Plymouth Tel: 01752 603 827 www.theclarence.org.uk

TORQUAY Ibiza 3-4 Victoria Parade, Torquay Tel: 01803 214 334

Rocky’s Rock Road, Torquay Tel: 01803 292279

The Meadfoot Inn 7 Meadfoot Lane, Torquay Tel: 01803 297112

Hotel Cimon 82 Abbey Road, Torquay Tel: 01803 294454

Plymouth Pride plans all-inclusive event Preparations for Plymouth Pride 2007 are well underway!

The main event will be on Saturday 2nd June at Plymouth Guildhall in the heart of the city centre and feature an amazing array of weird and wonderful events. There's talk of bucking broncos, sumo wrestling, line dancing, fashion shows, stands from many sections of the community, a diary room by OUt Youth and the launch of a Plymouth same-sex domestic violence support initiative. The aim of Plymouth Pride is to be an inclusive event where everyone is welcome - even if they are non-scene. Loads of other events will also take place as part of Plymouth Pride 2007. Visit www.plymouthprideevent.co.uk

Love is in the sea air at The Clarence To launch its pre-Pride celebrations before Plymouth's Pride Weekend on 2nd and 3rd of June The Clarence is holding its legendary Gay Party Boat Cruise, The Love Boat. The three hour party cruise will set sail to cruise the Plymouth Sound and Yealm on Friday 25th May 2007 at 7pm and feature a disco and a bar so you can boogy the night away even if you do get seasick! The Clarence is providing transport from the pub to the harbour and returning you at the end of the night… It's cruising at its best!

Tickets are priced at £12, which includes transport and a complimentary shooter before and after the trip. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.theclarence.org.uk

Appeal to report homophobic crimes Police are appealing for men in parts of the Westcountry to contact them if they have been the victim of homophobic attacks. The call by police in Torbay follows a Christmas Day incident in which a Torquay man suffered serious facial injuries and was robbed of £40. Torbay detectives have joined forces with sexual health organisation The Eddystone Trust amid fears a popular Torquay coastal area could become a hotspot

for such crimes. "The Eddystone Trust certainly thinks there are other incidents happening up there which aren't getting reported to the police,” said DC Martin Lakey. "People might not want their names to go through the courts, so they don't come forward, but the Eddystone Trust is there to give a non-police support mechanism for anyone affected.” You can anonymously contact the Eddystone Trust on 01803 380692.

TRURO St. Marys Street, Truro, Cornwall Tel: 01872 241 706

WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Lottery funding to remember gay life

Bath Uni LGBT Society

A South West trust has won lottery money to promote awareness of the contribution that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people make in the area.

The Intercom Trust has been awarded just under £50,000, which will fund a project to document the lives of gay people in the South West. The research will create an archive that will culminate in a series of local exhibitions across the peninsula in February 2008, which is national LGBT History Month. "We will build on

AWARE Centre, Students' Union, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY Tel: 01225 386 606 www.bathlgbt.co.uk

Somerset becomes ‘one’ on unique day

Alexandra Bar 27-28 Alexandra Parade, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1QX Tel: 01934 644 244

TWELVE 50 49 Oxford Street, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1TN Tel: 01934 412 504 www.twelve50.co.uk

SERVICES

Gay Men's Health Programme Health Promotion Service, Wilson Way Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3QE Tel: 01209 313 419 www.gaycornwall.org.uk

Plymouth Pride Event 36 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0EB www.plymouthprideevent.co.uk

The Eddystone Trust 36, Looe Street, Bretonside, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0EB Tel: 01752 257 077 www.eddystone.org.uk

LGBT Police Liaison Officer Tel: 01752 676945 susan.watson@devonandcornwall.pnn.uk

the past and present to make a secure foundation for future generations and protect an invisible part of our shared heritage from disappearing forever,” said Paul Roberts, trust community development manager. This project will encourage local LGBT people to take ownership of our own heritage.”

Billed as 'Somerset's largest diversity event', One Somerset is a unique day that hopes to encourage understanding of the integration into society of minority groups. A free event, it is open to the general public from noon until 8.30pm on 27 April 2007 at Taunton Racecourse.

Several thousand visitors are expected. The event is organised by The Forum for Equality and Diversity in Somerset (FEDS) which is facilitated by the Somerset Access and Inclusion Network. www.onesomerset.info

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SUPPORT GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS Terence Higgins Trust THT delivers health promotion campaigns and services to people with or affected by HIV. 314-320 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8DP Tel: 020 7812 1600

www.tht.org.uk

Gay Men Fighting Aids (GMFA) Information, advice and courses for gay men in London.

www.gmfa.org.uk

OUTZONE LGBT social and support group for under 25s.

Tel. 020 77001323

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PACE London's leading charity promoting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the LGBT community. Offers counselling, employment coaching, mental health advocacy, family support, youthwork and workshops.

Tel. 020 7700 1323

www.pacehealth.org.uk

London Friend Helpline, counselling, support groups and workshops for LGBT community.

020 7837 3337

Pink Weddings is hosting the Equality Matters Conference in London this month. The day aims to provide a focal point for discussion about the Equality Act, which came into force on April 30th. “It's time venues and suppliers who refuse to work with gay couples understand the Equality Act,” says Gino Meriano from Pink Weddings. “We must stand up and speak out.” The conference, sponsored by 3SIXTY, will include key speakers from the world of business and 'pure hard facts' about the new laws. It is at The Law Society, Chancery Lane on Wednesday 23rd May. Visit www.equalitymatters.biz for more info.

Regina Fong night Sunday sungdays The Black Cap in Camden is holding its annual Regina Fong Winter Palace Gala on Tuesday 22nd May to raise money for the Marie Curie Cancer Charity.

Expect a night of cabaret entertainment celebrating the life of H.I.H Regina Fong. www.theblackcap.com

Sunday sungday is go! What better way to nurse a hangover than experiencing the joys of a New York piano bar at The Green in Islington?

Pianist Chris Hamilton (right) treats us to the greats on Sundays from 4pm. www.the-green.co.uk

Golden Lion a roaring success Some new venues open to a slow response, but this one has roared. With regular Sunday cabaret and a host of varied quiz nights, comedy nights and guest DJs bringing the beat, this truly is a venue worth visiting and a place for you and you friends to return. Whether it's a drink or for lunch or dinner or to see the cabaret, then this is the venue for you. GRRRRRReat! Join the fun at 2 Britannia Street (close to King's Cross Station).

All photos below taken at The Golden Lion. www.goldenlionlondon.co.uk

www.londonfriend.org.uk

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Information, support and referral service for LGBT people.

Tel. 020 7837 7324

www.llgs.org.uk

Antidote LGBT Drugs and Alcohol Services Tel. 020 7437 3523

Stonewall Campaigning organisation for LGBT rights.

Tel. 020 7593 1850

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VENUES Golden Lion 2 Briannia Street, London WC1X 9JE Tel: 020 7837 4734

www.goldenlionlondon.co.uk

Central Station 37 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross, London, N1 9SE Tel: 020 7278 3294

www.centralstation.co.uk

The Oak Bar 79 Green Lane, Islington, London, N16 9BU Tel: 020 7354 2791

King Edward VI 25 Bromfield Street, London, N1 0PZ Tel: 020 7704 0745

Popstarz at The Scala 275 Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, N1 9NL

www.popstarz.org

The Green 74 Upper Street, London, N1 0NY Tel: 020 7226 8895

www.the-green.co.uk

The Black Cap 171 Camden High Street, London NW1 7JY Tel: 020 7428 2721

www.theblackcap.com

King William IV 77 Hampstead High Street, London NW3 Tel: 020 7435 5747

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AYLESBURY The Saracens 5 Rickfords Hill, Aylesbury HP20 2RT Tel: 01296 421528 www.the-saracens.co.uk

MILTON KEYNES Pink Punters 2 Watling Street, Bletchley MK2 2BT Tel: 01908 377444 www.pinkpunters.com

NORTHAMPTON The Boston Clipper College Street, Northampton NN1 2QP Tel: 01604 604404 www.thebostonclipper.co.uk

Jolly Anker 1 Gas Street, Northampton NN1 1PY Tel: 01604 239318 www.thejollyanker.co.uk

OXFORD Brewery Gate 5 St. Thomas Street, Oxford OX1 1JJ Tel: 01865 250020

Castle Tavern 24 Paradise Street, Oxford OX1 1LD Tel: 01865 793759 www.castletavern.co.uk

Cloud9 @ Filth

Following on from last year's successful day, Oxford Pride 2007 is going to be even more special say its organisers. This year's event on Saturday 14th July 2007 marks the fifth anniversary of Oxford Pride and the event also coincides with the Oxfordshire Milliennium, so Pride will be fitted neatly into a summer of spectacular celebrations. “Following last year's amazing day, where numbers and finances were better than ever, we hope that our fifth year, will be something that everyone will remember,” says spokesman Rob Jordan. “We have support from the City Council again, and also Unison, and hope that we can top last year. If you want to help with this years celebrations visit www.oxfordpride.org

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IDAHO is go...

Friday nights at the Mailcoach have just got bigger and better than ever before! Every week you can now have the chance to win BIG with 'Miss Trixie's Bags Of Tricks', the current jackpot now stands at £300, plus sexy strippers hotting up the crowd. Sunday's are cabaret night, alternating between fabulous drag acts and 'Miss Trixie's Sunday Sing-A-Long' (ok, it's karaoke'). Plus watch out for their new 'Sunday Session Discount Card' giving you cheap drinks, what more could you want! More details at www.mailcoach.co.uk

Don’t forget that on IDAHO day, Thursday 17th May, gay rapper QBoy will be performing at a conference about homophobic hate crime in Surrey. “I’ll be performing my antibullying track A Deal With God which is based on personal experiences of homophobia at school.” Thurs 17th May, 7:30pm at Oatlands Park Hotel. www.gaysurrey.org/idaho

Gay Surrey launches lifestyle survey Gay Surrey is launching an online lifestyle survey in conjunction with Surrey Police. The charity says that it is running the survey in order to gain useful statistics on various aspects of life as an LGBT person. The questions tackle subjects such as drug use, bullying and support. It’s hoped that the results will make a real difference to the kind of services on offer to gay people in the area. The survey comes as the Gay Surrey team launch a brand-spanking new website - go and see what they’ve been up to! www.gaysurrey.org

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34/35 Westgate Centre, Oxford OX1 1NX Tel: 01865 245136 www.cloud9clubs.com

Jolly Farmers 20 Paradise Street, Oxford OX1 1LD Tel: 01865 793759 www.jollyfarmers.com

READING The Granby 120 London Road, Reading RG1 5AY Tel: 01189 352537 www.thegranby.co.uk

Wynford Arms 110 Kings Road, Reading RG1 3BY Tel: 01189 589814 www.wynfordarms.com

SWINDON The Pink Rooms 3+4 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3AJ www.thepinkrooms.co.uk

The Mail Coach 59 Fleet Street, Swindon SN1 1RA Tel: 01793 538246 www.mailcoach.co.uk

London Street Club 1 London Street Swindon SN1 5DE Tel: 01793 497774 www.londonstreetclub.co.uk

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Bar Prague 53 Old Market Street, Bristol BS2 0ER

Club Castro 72-73 Old Market Street, Bristol Tel: 0117 9220 774

Club GU (Lesbian club night) The Hatchet, 27 Frogmore Street, Bristol www.clubgu.co.uk

The Cottage Sauna 19-21 West Street, Old Market, Bristol Tel: 0117 903 0622 www.cottagesauna.com

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If you go down to the woods today...

It's that time of year again: the Bristol Bear Fiesta is go! The furry fun takes place on the first weekend in June (Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd) with a new line-up of events planned as well as some firm favourites from previous years.

The weekend kicks off with a 60s themed welcome from 8pm on the Friday evening, takes in Come To Daddy, who are supporting the Fiesta on both Friday and Saturday, for the BearXtravaganza. And the hairy happenings go right through until midnight on Sunday.

There's special entry price for the Wet Fur party at The Cottage Sauna; the boys at ‘Hard’ are letting Fiesta revellers into their club night for a special price too. All proceeds from the tickets are given to local charities and groups (the event has raised over £2000 in the past three years).

There's no registration for the event; you just buy the tickets you want for the events you want and join in the fun. Full details are on the website at www.bbf4.co.uk

St Nicholas Street, Bristol. BS1 1UB Tel: 0117 925 2820

‘Getting it on’ again and again and again

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Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a condom campaign aimed primarily at young gay men.

Called Get It On, the poster and sticker promotion will target guys both on and off the scene.

Two styles of campaign, one with overt gay images will appear on the Bristol gay scene and another with much more tempered imagery will reach a wider audience. “We'll be taking this into schools later in the year”, says THT's Simon Nelson. “We want to continue to promote consistent condom use amongst gay men who may on occasions not use them.”

23-25 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0DF Tel: 0117 955 9269 www.flamingosbristol.com

The Griffin 41 Colston Street, Bristol Tel: 0117 927 2421

Old Castle Green 46 Gloucester Lane, Bristol BS2 0DU Tel: 0117 330 9140 www.oldcastlegreen.com

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The Old Market Tavern

The Big Pink One (no, we're not being dirty here) is still ripping around the Bristol scene and firing up fun nights out. The event takes place on the first Saturday of every month and tours the best of the scene with a load of gay girls and boys. It starts at The Pineapple in the centre of Bristol at 8:30pm and moves on to Vibes nightclub at 11:00pm. For more info visit www.theBIGPINKone.com

29-30 Old Market, Bristol BS2 0HD Tel: 0117 922 6123 www.theoldmarkettavern.co.uk

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The Pineapple 37 St Georges Road, Bristol BS1 5UU Tel: 0117 954 4794 www.pineapplebristol.com

Queenshilling 9 Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA Tel: 0117 9264342 www.queenshilling.com

Vibes Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5UX Tel: 01179 349076 www.vibesbristol.co.uk

SERVICES Bristol LGB Forum Support and information group for gay men, lesbians and bisexual people in Bristol.

82 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5BB Tel: 0117 922 0741 www.bristol-lgb-forum.org.uk

Cruisers targetted by mopeds on downs Gay charities and the police are warning the gay community to be careful following a number of anti-gay incidents in the Bristol area. Gay men cruising on the downs near the city are being harassed by youngsters on mopeds. The police say: “Should you be there and this happens again, you are strongly advised to ensue that you're personal safety is not compromised by confronting them. However, if they come across the grass or enter the wooded area, we do suggest calling the Police, who are only interested in your safety and not what you are doing there in the first place. Should you wish not to do this please at very least contact Richard at THT West so that we are aware of any problems that are happening.” THT WEST: 0117 955 1000

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Bristol Lesbian & Gay Switchboard Mon and Wed evenings only, 8pm-10pm.

Tel: 0117 9221328

EACH Support for individuals affected by homophobia.

Freephone helpline: 0808 100 0143 www.eachaction.org.uk

FFLAG Families and friends of Lesbians and gays.

7 York Court, Wilder Street, Bristol BS2 8HQ Tel: 0845 652 0311 www.fflag.org.uk

Freedom Youth Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth group Tel: 0117 377 3677 www.freedomyouth.co.uk

Terrence Higgins Trust West 8-10 West Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0BH Tel: 0117 9551000 www.tht.org.uk

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Blimey! It’s been an eventful month in Bristol. How great are bank holidays, where you can go out on the Sunday without feeling too guilty or rough at work on Monday? Excellent.

Anyway, the staff at the Queenshilling were auctioned off to raise cash for the Samaritans, a great night out, and it’s all change at the Pineapple! Have a good month everyone!

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CARDIFF Bar Icon 60 Charles Street, Cardiff CF10 2GF Tel: 029 2066 6505

Club X 35 Charles Street, Cardiff CF10 2GF Tel: 02920 400 876 www.club-x-cardiff.co.uk

Exit Club 48 Charles St, Cardiff CF10 2GF Tel: 02920 640 102

The Golden Cross 283 Hayes Bridge Road, Cardiff CF10 1GH Tel: 02920 343129 www.thegolden.co.uk

Kings Cross Mill Lane, Cardiff CF10 1FL Tel: 02920 649 891

Pulse Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2HD Tel: 02920 641 010 www.pulsecardiff.com

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Hush Cafe Bar & Club 233 High Street, Swansea SA1 1NZ Tel: 01792 410 964

Champers 200 High Street, Swansea SA1 1LG Tel: 01792 655 622

Exchange Bar 10 The Stand, Swansea SA1 2AE Tel: 01792 645 345

Kings Arms 26, High St, West Glamorgan SA1 1LG Tel: 01792 642 216

SERVICES North Wales Lesbian Line Tel: 01248 351 263 www.lesbian-line-north-wales.org.uk

Prosiect Cynnwys Project Ty Silyn, Penygroes, Caernarfon, Gwynedd Tel: 0845 6019 686 www.cynnwys.com

Cardiff has its finger on the Pulse!

Cardiff’s brand spanking new venue Pulse is going to be a 700-capacity venue, open all week to entertain you until the cows come home!

Opening night is Friday 27th April with the Aussie-tastic Sheila’s Wheels driving everyone crazy with their catchy and lovable insurance ditties... Watch out for flying wigs if they get a little too excited! www.pulsecardiff.com

Mardi Gras celebrates the best of Wales Cardiff Wales Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras is holding the first ever Mardi Gras Rainbow Awards Dinner and Dance at the exquisite Holland House Hotel in Cardiff on 6th May. Awards are being handed to people who have made a difference to the lives of others. The award categories are: Most Positive Role Model, Best New Friend of Mardi Gras, Community Spirit, Scene Personality, The Safer Wales Award and the Lifetime achievement award.“We wanted to do something different this year in line with our new Rainbow image,” says Sue Thomas, Co-Chair of Mardi Gras. “May is Yellow representing sunlight essential for life and what better way to acknowledge our lives than to recognise and celebrate individuals who have made a difference to the lives of the gay community in Wales.”

No smoking please, we’re Welsh It's good news for people tired of their clothes smelling of smoke, bad news for those addicted to the weed.

Smokers in Welsh gay venues are now being told to 'Stub it out!' In April, Wales began to enforce a no-smoking policy in all public places. The ban has become effective three months earlier than in England. Many gay bars and clubs in Wales have specific outdoor areas where smokers can still light up. Cardiff's Club X has operated a no-smoking policy in one of its three bars for several months but has a large, rear heated garden area. Exit and The Golden Cross both have gardens. In Swansea, Champers and Hush also have outside space for smokers.

A gay in the Tardis?

Little Britain funnyman Matt Lucas has revealed that he wants to be the next Doctor Who. There have been rumours flying around about whether David Tennant will continue his role as the Doctor, but nothing is yet confirmed. The news of Lucas's desires came from his new hubby, Kevin McGee.

Celebrity glitz at helpline launch Welsh celebrities from the worlds of radio and TV turned up to help celebrate the launch of the new Swanseabased LGBT helpline. The free over-the-phone counselling service is seen as a much-needed service for the Welsh lesbian and gay community. www.lgbtcymruhelpline.org.uk

Swansea Bay Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Switchboard Advice and information about LGB life in and around Swansea.

Tel: 01792 645 325 www.geocities.com/swansea_bay_lgb

Cardiff University LGBT Tel: 07729 597 668 www.cf.ac.uk/suon/lgb

The Dyn Project A service for men who experience domestic abuse Tel: 029 2022 6622

FFLAG Support for families and friends of lesbians and gays.

Tel: 029 2062 6852 www.fflagwales.org.uk

South Wales Police Support Unit Dedicated confidential telephone number for the reporting of homophobic hate crime to South Wales Police Tel: 029 2052 7377

Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru Tel: 029 2066 6465 www.tht.org.uk

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BOURNEMOUTH The Branksome Commercial Road, Bournemouth Tel: 01202 552544 www.thebranksome.com

The Xchange 4 The Triangle, Bournemouth Tel: 01202 294321

The Bakers Arms 77 Commercial Road, Bournemouth Tel: 01202 555506

Legends 53 Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth Tel: 01202 310100

Rubyz cabaret restaurant 103 Commercial Road, Bournemouth Tel: 01202 552553 www.rubyz.co.uk

Zinc 3, The Triangle, Bournemouth Tel: 01202 463511

Dream The Triangle, Bournemouth Tel: 01202 297607 www.dreamnightclub.co.uk

EASTBOURNE The Hart 89 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RR Tel: 01323 643 151 www.thehart.co.uk

HASTINGS

Old Vic victorious bar none Congratulations to The Old Vic in Portsmouth, which won Best Traditional Pub at the Best Bar None awards.

The Old Vic, a mainly gay venue, faced stiff competition from other pubs including large chains such as JD Weatherspoons and Mitchells and Butlers. “I’m really chuffed,” said Roisin Kehoe-Pank, landlady of The Old Vic. “Thanks to all of my staff who work so hard and everyone who voted for us. This award comes at a special time for me, as I am celebrating my 10th year as landlady in July.” The aim of the Best Bar None awards is to reward venues that have high standards when it comes to safety and to celebrate the best venues in the area. The winners were voted for by the readers of the local evening paper, The News. Best Bar None info: www.portsmouth.gov.uk/business/9027.html

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Bourne Free Pride festival launched The Bourne Free Pride Festival is gearing up for the big day on Saturday 14th July. The annual event, now in its fourth year, is an annual celebration of all diversities that live in Bournemouth. For 2007 the hugely popular Beachfront Parade and live show returns, plus there will be a brand new Dance Arena in the evening at The Triangle, the town's gay village. The Beachfront Parade will travel along Bournemouth's stunning beach promenade towards the Pier Approach and into the Lower Gardens and the live show will then keep the crowds entertained all afternoon at The Bandstand. In the evening The Triangle will be transformed into an outdoor Dance Arena with live entertainment and an outdoor bar, plus all the top venues will be open into the early hours. For the latest information, check out the website. www.bournefree.co.uk

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As the popularity of the theme nights rise even further, it’s time for this year's School Disco at the Edge in Southampton. Alex F & DJ Lisarah take to the decks for a huge party night, with cabaret from the fabulous Nicolette Street. Dig out a school uniform and don't be late for class!

Friday 25th May. www.edge-nightclub.com

Over the Rainbow in Bournemouth is running free Chlamydia screenings at gay venues in Bournemouth and Poole. The scheme is currently available for the under 25s, but will soon be available to all. Keep an eye out for posters in bars, which will tell you when and where to find the guys. www.rainbowbournemouth.co.uk

The Crown House 57 Marina, St. Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0BE Gay night 1st Friday of every month Tel: 01424 435 099

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Hampshire Boulevard 1 Hampshire Terrace, Southsea Tel: 023 9229 7509

The Old Vic St Paul's Road, Portsmouth Tel: 023 9229 7013

Martha's 227 Commercial Road, Portsmouth Tel: 023 9285 2951

SOUTHAMPTON The Edge Compton Walk, Southampton, SO14 0BH Tel: 07090 423 688

The Hampshire Ram The Strand, Southampton Tel: 023 8022 5949

The London 2 Terminus Terrace, Southampton Tel: 023 8071 0652 www.the-london.co.uk

H2O 89 St Mary's Road, Southampton Tel: 023 8039 0911

Club 21 132 High Street, Southampton Tel: 023 8063 8999

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Health & Beauty After the gym and a healthy diet – what’s left to do in the health and beauty stakes? 3SIXTY looks at two forms of cosmetic treatments that can make you feel cool, comfortable and confident!

Cosmetic treatments are changing the way we see ourselves

Anyone for a manicure?

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t might sound strange to some of your mates, but having a manicure done in a professional nail centre can really make you feel that little bit more relaxed and confident.

We have an ever-increasing number of male clients,” says Harriet Sugdon, the owner of Hjs Professional Nail Care in Hove. “Men seem to be coming round to the idea that they need to look after themselves, nails are no exception.”

She is keen to point out that a male manicure is not about leaving the salon with a glossy, ‘girly’ finish. There are specific nail care products available for men that we use,” she says.

“They give a matt finish to the nail.”i HJS Professional Nail Centre, 79 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DP. 01273 772838 hjsnailcentre@hotmail.co.uk

Sculptra which is ideal for sunken cheeks and hollow areas which lasts for up to three years.”

Botox is another extremely popular treatment that more and more people are taking up. The NCC treatments start from as little as £190 for your first area of Botox. Safe, simple and painless this procedure can be done in your lunch hour and you’ll still have time for a cup of coffee in your local cafe.

Before and after treatments using Boxtox

NCC, 20 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF. 01273 674 488. www.cosmeticcentres.co.uk BRIGHTON LASER CLINIC, 56a Marina Parade, Brighton, East Sussex. 01273 686869 www.brightonlaserclinic.co.uk BARTHOLOMEW HOUSE, 7 Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG. 01273 777 573. www.bartholomewhouse.com

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ets face it: many of us are unhappy with the way we look. Some see a small, niggling fault in their reflection, while others may experience low self-esteem, a lack of confidence and even outright depression over what they see in the mirror. It could be a facial feature you were born with, or one that has developed over time. Whatever the case, it can be changed.

National Slimming and Cosmetic Centres (NCC), has 34 branches throughout the UK, including one in Brighton. The centres offer products that bridge the gap between ordinary beauty treatments and plastic surgery.

“Treatments are available to enhance your face shape and features, and prevent, reduce or eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. The most widely known, Restylane, Perlane, Teosyal and Hydra Fill can achieve amazing results lasting about six months. These come in gel form and are injected just beneath the skins surface to plump out nose to mouth lines, lip lines, define contours and enhance volumise lips,” says Ruth Clarke, Manager of the Brighton clinic, adding, “our latest treatment that we offer is

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HOME STYLE

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Bright and vibrant ideas for your home Whether it's minimalist, classical or an eclectic mix, furnishing your home using strong, vibrant colours really does show off spaces to their full potential. 3SIXTY looks at some ideas for interiors

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eople are more savvy today about their homes and living areas, what it looks like and how it functions and they are beginning to realise that an investment in their home today will bring rewards tomorrow.

Colours that are 'in' this year include smart backdrops of White, Grey, Natural or Black with accents of strong interesting bright colours. “You can expect to see large scale retro, floral and Baroque with surprisingly daring colours for upholstery, wallpaper, ceramics and tableware,” says Andrea Dunne of Buxtons, the unique furniture, accessories store in Brighton. “The trend is already set for light Open relaxing Spaces with ultimate gadgets,” she added.

Bold colours and unique designs This desire for comfort and durability doesn't have to mean plain-vanilla shades. There are plenty of great looking fabrics, accessories and furniture in a multitude of prints, colours and textures that will make your home look über cool.

“It has been our experience that people have strong views on what they like and want, and

towards artist inspired designs and lots of colour – red, blue and mustard – as well as different colours mixed together to brighten that lonely room,” she said.

The casual approach is making people put comfort as their number one priority. People want stylish environments without sacrificing comfort.

They still want to feel they can flop on the sofa and that means more durable and pet-friendly fabrics and furniture. Whatever your idea of good quality design and furnishings, we really are spoilt for choice in the range and scope of items on offer. shop for products that reflect today's lifestyle including bold colours and unique designs that will make a statement (& discussion point) in their home,” says Patrice Dunne, Managing Director of Inhouse Space, the contemporary and stylish furniture shop also in Brighton. “Current trends seem to be moving towards products that are good quality, value for money, as well as having individual features. There is a big influence

Get the Look: BUXTONS 35 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB. Tel: 01273 691 750 www.buxtons.co.uk INHOUSE SPACE 28 Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AQ. Tel: 01273 682 845 www.inhousespace.com DESIGN INTERIORS LTD 5-6 Western Road, Hove BN3 1JD Tel: 01273 206 016 www.design-interiors.com

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Cool and contemporary accessories to brighten up your personal living space Stunning Art Glass Mirror available from BUXTONS in two sizes: 60cm at £169 (€248.36) and 80cm at £259 (€380.62).

Stockist: 01273 691 750 www.buxtons.co.uk

Koge doormat designed by Cina Kjellsson. Available from IKEA at £39.99 (€51.42) www.ikea.com Talk Alarm Clock. Available from HABITAT at £9 (€13.22). Stockist: 08444 99 1111 www.habitat.net

Pale blue Starburst mugs available from NEXT at £7.50 (€11.02) for a set of six.

Stockist: 0116 284 2503. www.next.co.uk Red, white and blue: the Union Jack cushion. Available from DEBENHAMS Home Collection at £58 (€78).

Stockist: 08445 616161. www.debenhams.com

Sixties styled retro light with chrome lamp base. PUSSY, 3a Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 1HG. LONDON PUSSY, inside Topshop Oxford St, London W1 at £50 (€73.48). Available in red, orange and white.

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HOME STYLE

Make the most of your current furnishings by adding some colour! 3SIXTY picks six of the best

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PROPERTY

Home Information Packs – Better buying, simpler selling Buying or selling a property is probably one of the most stressful events you will experience in your lifetime. 3SIXTY looks at the new mandatory Home Information Packs .

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The HIPs will be produced by a Home Inspector whose main responsibilities will be to examine the inside and outside of a property based on a set scale from one to three (one being the best).

Other areas he or she will look at are potentially serious defects and give the property an A-G rating for energy efficiency and carbon emissions.

“I believe at the moment most purchasers will not be swayed by the energy efficiency certificate,” says Jason from Mishon Welton. “However, if the Government puts penalties in place to make homeowners more energy efficient it could be a point for negotiation in the future. To ensure you get a valid HIP it is advisable to use a reputable firm of experienced conveyancers. We use and recommend Burt Brill & Cardens solicitors.”

The conveyancing process Jason Blythe, Marketing Director of Mishon Welton Estate Agents agreed that the packs will assist the conveyancing process. He said: “This gives the purchaser the opportunity to pick up on any matters which might affect their decision to buy. The packs are valid for 12 months but the local searches are only valid for three months. The pack excludes a survey, and therefore liability of building/structural matters are not relevant.”

Vendors who put their property on the market prior to June 07 are excluded until Dec 07, at which point if they have not sold then they will be required to provide a pack thereafter.

MISHON WELTEN ESTATE AGENTS, 94 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex.

TEL: 01273 778 877 www.mishonwelton.com BURT BRILL & CARDENS SOLICITORS 30 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex Tel: 01273 604 123 www.bbc-law.co.uk

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Energy efficiency

ith just a few weeks to go, the 1st June 2007 launch date for Home Information Packs (HIPs) is fast approaching. Costing approximately £450, the packs will be legally required to provide information to buyers, containing a certificate rating the energy efficiency of the home as well as local authority searches.

The Government estimates that £350 million is currently lost through house purchases that do not go ahead due to problems found by buyers during the house buying process. It is hoped that the introduction of HIPs will quicken the process of buying and selling a property.

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FINANCE & LEGAL

Having legal or financial issues? Email us and we’ll source the best advice on offer!

Each month, 3SIXTY will be asking an expert in their area of business for advice on financial or legal issues. If you have a burning question, email us on readers@3sixtymag.co.uk

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uestion: I am in the process of getting a mortgage with my partner for our first home. However, we are concerned about applying for Life Assurance cover as we have heard that gay couples have to pay over the top - just because they're gay. Also we have heard that some companies insist on a HIV test to get Life Assurance cover is this true?

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nswer: Firstly, it is good to see that you are considering the benefits that life cover provides. Make sure your financial advisor also discusses income protection and critical illness cover with you as well, as these are just as important.

With regard to your question concerning your sexuality, there have been major changes over the last 12 months in the way life insurers consider all applications. This means that you will not be asked about your sexual orientation for any life cover, and, instead there is a standard question that everyone has to answer regarding any exposure to the risk of HIV in

FINANCE & LEGAL

The answer to the latter half of your question will very much depend on your answer to the standard question everyone is asked concerning HIV. If your answer is 'no' then it is very unlikely you will be asked to take a saliva HIV test, unless you are applying for a higher level of cover (e.g. over £300,000 for a single male or £500,000 if in a civil partnership). Once again, this would be irrespective of sexuality.

There has been a lot of work put in within the protection industry to equalise the treatment of applicants. There is still more to do, but it’s improving all the time. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best.

David Sheppard is Director of PRINCIPIA MORTGAGES LTD,

the last five years. As we are starting to see a more even split of HIV-positive diagnoses coming from both heterosexuals and the gay community, this question is now relevant to all applicants for Life Assurance.

4th Floor, 17-19 Cockspur Street, London SW1 5BL. Tel: 0870 850 1888 www.principia-group.com

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RECRUITMENT

The three emergency services are actively recruiting lesbians and gay men in the workplace 3SIXTYtalks to three openly gay members of the emergency services

“I joined Sussex Police in 2003. I couldn’t believe the variety the job brings, but the results of our hard work give me a real sense of pride. I have been working in Kemptown since 2004, so many people know me and feel they can come up to me with issues and know I will do my best to solve them - and if I can’t, then I know someone who can.

In 2006, I also took on the role of LGBT Community Police Liaison Officer, which I really enjoy. I wake up and look forward to going to work (I must be mad)!”

Damian Sue-Too, 31 Watch Manager, London Fire Brigade.

Simon Griffin, 34, Emergency Medical Technician, London Ambulance Service.

“I joined the London Ambulance Service after working in Spain for two years, as I wanted a rewarding job with good career prospects. No one day is ever the same; my shifts are always interesting and varied. Being gay in the Ambulance Service has never been a problem for me. I have good relationships with my colleagues and I know my sexuality won’t be an obstacle in my career progression.

The best part about my job is being able to help people. I get a thrill from being able to give something back to the community.”

“I like doing my job because I’ve found a career where I’m accepted, supported and I get a lot of satisfaction. I do a variety of different jobs such as; fit smoke alarms in people’s homes, give fire safety talks, visit community groups and rescue people from cars, lifts, fires and just about any other situation you can think off. I help people. What I like about working for the London Fire Brigade is that I can develop and gain promotion.

I’m a firefighter. Who said short, mixed race or gay should stop me?

Devon and Cornwall Police

London Fire Brigade

London Ambulance Service

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary police the largest geographical area of any force in the country. This is an area of great natural beauty and has many challenges for policing. While we have one of the lowest crime rates nationally and the lowest rates of burglary and car crime for the last six years, we have pockets of real deprivation and a growing night time economy in our cities and towns.

DIVERSITY ACTION STATEMENT We are dedicated to providing a working environment which values the skills of all our staff irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Our focus is on the abilities of the individual.

JOBS ON OFFER For details of current vacancies, visit our website: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS

The London Fire Brigade is the UK’s largest fire service, and the third largest in the world, serving all the people who live, work and travel in London. We educate the public about the importance of fire safety by making sure our messages get through to all of London’s diverse communities.

DIVERSITY ACTION STATEMENT The London Fire Brigade welcomes people from all walks of life and we’re actively seeking members of the gay and lesbian community. The Brigade is committed to providing a work environment that recognises and celebrates diversity and where lesbian, gay and bisexual employees can feel able to be open about their sexual orientation. We look for talent.

JOBS ON OFFER Visit www.london-fire.gov.uk/recruitment for further information.

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS

The London Ambulance Service is the largest organisation of its kind in the world, caring for over one million patients every year. We have two main functions: an A&E service that responds to 999 calls, and taking non-emergency patients to and from their hospital appointments.

DIVERSITY ACTION STATEMENT We aim to have a workforce that is reflective of, and knowledgeable about, the communities in which they work. We recognise the positive contribution that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees can make to the organisation.

We have a commitment to ensure that all employees receive equal opportunities regardless of sexual orientation, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, religion or belief.”

JOBS ON OFFER For details of current vacancies visit: www.londonambulance.nhs.uk

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS

Salary and benefits are published with each job advert.

Firefighters in London start of on a salary of £24,645.

CONTACT DETAILS

CONTACT DETAILS

CONTACT DETAILS

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, Police Headquarters Middlemoor, Exeter, Devon EX2 7HQ. Tel: 01392 452500 Web: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

London Fire Brigade Recruitment Tel: 020 7587 6188 Web: www.london-fire.gov.uk/recruitment

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Tel: 020 7887 6638 Email: recruitment@lond-amb.nhs.uk

Salary and benefits are published with each job advert.

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Sarah Stanbridge, 41, LGBT Community Police Liaison Officer, Brighton.

RECRUITMENT

3SIXTY is looking for a talented Advertising Sales Person 3sixty is now approaching its fifth year of publishing and is fast becoming the South of England’s premier gay magazine. A new opportunity has arisen for an Advertising Sales Person to join our small friendly team. You will ideally have experience of selling Business to Business and preferably in a magazine or newspaper environment. A minimum of six months experience is desirable but a real talent and enthusiasm for advertising sales is a must.

The position is full time, basic salary plus uncapped commission.

Please send your C.V. to david@3sixtymag.co.uk stating your currently salary and availability.

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Brighton gay sport goes Euro Brighton Lesbian and Gay Sports Society (BLAGSS) is sending 30 of its sporting members to compete at EuroGames 2007, which takes place from 12th to 15th of July in Antwerp. EuroGames 2007, the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Championships, is the biggest athletic event for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people in Europe. More than 3,000 participants are expected to take part in events such as athletics, swimming and wrestling. If you want to get involved either as a competitor or a sponsor, visit www.blagss.org

Bhave in that car Brighton and Hove Alternative Vehicle Enthusiasts is an LGBT social group with a keen interest in various modes of classic transport.

They meet once a month at The Hub on St James Street and visit events throughout the year.

Whether cars, double decker buses or tanks float your boat, they want to hear from you. E-mail: bhavegroup@googlemail.com

Take pride in Pride Brighton Pride is making its annual call for volunteers to act as stewards on the Pride Parade on Saturday 4th August. The role involves some training beforehand but can be a lot of fun on the day! If you can’t volunteer to help but want to give something back then Pride is asking you to become a member. As well as organising the festivals, the charity also supports local LGBT groups with grants that help small organisations expand. For as little as £7.50 a year you can become a member and support this work. Membership gives you free access to the member’s area in Preston Park. For details call 01273 775939 or visit www.brightonpride.org

New name for Switchbaord Brighton Lesbian and Gay Switchboard has changed its name to Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard to be more inclusive of bisexuals and members of the transgender community. It started off as 'The Brighton Lavender Line' in 1975 and became a charity a few years ago. Its trustees say they “had a lengthy decision process in order to achieve this name change and asked a number of people about the options including abbreviations.”

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Bowlplex has 16 centres across the UK and they provide a welcome change of venue for a great night out… With a late licensed bar, DJ every Friday and Saturday night, grill and an American Pool Pit, Bowlplex might surprise you - it has everything to make an evening into an event. Bowlplex is giving away bowling parties for ten people to get on the lanes and enjoy two games of bowling and a meal in the grill.

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