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Manchester International Festival returns showcasing exciting queer experiences

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Manchester International Festival, the biennial international arts festival which focuses on original, boundary-pushing work, has returned to Manchester for the summer and we’re excited to see a pair of high profile queer performances leading the lineup. First up we have a new ballet adaptation of A Single Man, Christopher Isherwood’s classic queer novel which Tom Ford famously adapted into an Oscar-nominated movie (starring Colin Firth) back in 2009. This new production is directed and choreographed by Jonathan Watkins and features original songs written by John Grant (who performs live during…

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Pabllo Vittar se lleva por tercera vez el MTV EMA a Mejor Artista Brasileña

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La drag queen brasileña agradeció a sus fans por el premio, que se decide por votación popular. Pabllo Vittar fue galardonada en la edición 2024 de los Europe Music Awards (EMA) de MTV como Mejor Artista Brasileña. Su victoria fue anunciada en redes sociales minutos antes de la ceremonia de entrega, celebrada este domingo en Manchester, Inglaterra, donde competía junto a Jão, Matuê, Luísa Sonza y Pedro Sampaio. “Quiero agradecer a todos mis fans que votaron muchísimo, a todos los fan clubs. Estoy muy feliz y espero, el próximo año,…

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Here are the 5 best UK cities to be an LGBTQ+ student

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The five most LGBTQIA+ friendly UK cities for students have been revealed. Research conducted by University Compare analysed six metrics to create an index to determine the top five ranking cities. The study scrutinised 42 UK cities and compared the total LGBTQIA+ population in a city, rate of recorded LGBTQIA+ hate crimes, inclusivity of local mental health services and residents’ interest in engaging with LGBTQIA+ social groups. In addition, they reviewed data on the city’s queer clubs and online search interest in the city’s annual Pride event. The information was…

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Meet the campaigner at the forefront of HIV/AIDS activism since the 1980s

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Since co-founding the Manchester AIDS Line in 1985, Paul Fairweather has continued to be a fearless advocate for people living with HIV. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER When the first cases of HIV were identified in the 1980s, virtually nothing was known about the virus except that it was fatal for those who contracted it. Initially referred to as Gay Related Immune Deficiency (GRID), gay and bisexual men in particular faced unparalleled levels of stigma in society because of the way HIV disproportionately affected them – something…

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It’s A Sin star Nathaniel Hall to debut new show Toxic at Home Manchester – interview

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We’re big fans of Nathaniel Hall here – he was, of course, star of our screens in Russell T Davies’ hit show It’s A Sin, playing the role of boyfriend Donald opposite Olly Alexander’s Richie. We interviewed Nathaniel later in 2021 following the success of that TV show and ahead of the tour of his own play First Time, which we reviewed last year. Later this month, Nathaniel will return with his new play, Toxic, which is scheduled to open at Home Manchester on Wednesday 18th October. When we meet…

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LGBTQ+ adult store in Manchester attacked for fifth time in four months

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Police have launched an appeal for information after Clonezone, a well-known LGBTQIA+ adult store in Manchester, was attacked yet again. The shop, which is located on Sackville Street in Manchester’s city centre, was vandalised on Sunday, 10 September at approximately 2pm local time. CCTV shows two men approaching Clonezone on a motorbike before one gets off and attempts to smash the windows, which are now protected by iron bars due to the number of times it has been targeted. After failing to shatter them, police said they “then threw an…

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“We did history proud”: Lucky Roy Singh on Manchester Pride’s first Queer Asian Takeover

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The post “We did history proud”: Lucky Roy Singh on Manchester Pride’s first Queer Asian Takeover appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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Maldron hotel review: The perfect place to stay during Manchester Pride

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Whether you’re there for business or pleasure, Manchester is a city that has something for everyone – so the place you’re calling home during your trip needs to do the same. Rest assured, the Maldron hotel in the city centre is as welcoming as it is premium and, as we found out during a stay over the Manchester Pride bank holiday weekend in August, has everything you need to take your trip to the next level. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by the staff who make an…

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8 in 10 LGBTQ+ travellers consider their safety before travelling somewhere, study finds

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Safety considerations continue to be at the forefront for LGBTQIA+ people when planning a trip somewhere, a new study from Booking.com has found. The data comes from the company’s most extensive LGBTQIA+ travel research to date and was the source of discussion at a roundtable held at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel during Manchester Pride on 25 August. The event, which was moderated by Conor Clark, Senior Reporter at GAY TIMES, saw Coronation Street star Antony Cotton share his own experiences of travelling as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Also…

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Manchester Pride reveals final headliners and surprise special guest

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Manchester Pride has revealed the final two headliners set to take the stage at this year’s festival, as well as a surprise special guest. Co-created with Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community, this year’s roster puts representation and inclusivity at the forefront. The Gay Village Party boasts its most diverse line-up to date, as 96 per cent of performers are queer, 54 per cent are women, 51 per cent are people of colour and 42 per cent are from trans and non-binary communities, according to the event’s organisers. Previously announced headline acts include…

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