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We are launching GlitterBeam ITALIA

We are pleased to announce the launch of GLITTERBEAM ITALIA. GlitterBeam Italia is the LGBTQ+ radio station for Italians around the world: an exciting new venture, launching on the 1st of December 2024. Like the English version, GlitterBeam Italia will offer our 'Music with Sparkle' (including Italian music) and shows tailored for the LGBTQ+ community. GlitterBeam Italia will be taking over 'Radio Stonata' one of the most iconic Italian radio stations, founded in 2009, and always at the forefront of […]

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Anti-Bullying Week: A quarter of LGBT+ school pupils face cyberbullying

A quarter of LGBT+ secondary school pupils have experienced cyberbullying, according to research from LGBT+ young people's charity Just Like Us, which has launched resources to tackle the problem. LGBT+ young people are disproportionately affected by bullying of all forms LGBT+ pupils are twice as likely as their non-LGBT+ peers to have been bullied in the past year (43% compared to 21%). But a quarter (24%) have experienced cyberbullying specifically, compared to 16% of non-LGBT+ pupils. Of all LGBT+ identities, […]

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THE FMs RELEASE NEW ALBUM, 51122, ON NOVEMBER 22

The FMs will release 51122 on November 22. Produced by the legendary David Werner and inspired by lo-fi dream pop, classic new wave and synthpunk, the album follows PINK + BLACK, their sophomore record released earlier this year to acclaim from NY Daily News, Metro Weekly, GLAAD, Mundane Magazine, New Noise Magazine, and beyond. 51122 corresponds with May 11, 2022 - the day that Frankie Rex, founding member of The FMs, passed away from a fentanyl overdose. Of 'Future Pope,' […]

today29th October 2024

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‘The wildest ride to Neverland you have ever been on’: Tuckshop returns to the West End

by Aaron Sugg The West End will soon be abuzz with excitement as TuckShop, the UK's leading all-drag production company, returns to the stage for the fourth time with its annual pantomime this festive season. This year, TuckShop has put together a raucous rendition of Peter Pan at The Phoenix Theatre, running from Monday, 2 December 2024, to Monday, 6 January 2025. Headlining the show is reigning RuPaul's Drag Race UK champion, Ginger Johnson, who steps into the role of […]

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The Yard and Glamorous Coventry launch UNITY IN COVENTRY

The Yard and Glamorous Coventry, the city's two LGBTQ+ bars have announced a new join venture for the community called UNITY IN COVENTRY. Unity in Coventry is a Community Interest Company dedicated to building an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community in Coventry, and to create safe, welcoming spaces where everyone is valued. Unity in Coventry is set to organise events, support services and more, for a positive change, which we welcome here at GlitterBeam as we feel […]

today25th October 2024

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A-List Update – 25/10/2024

You can vote your favourite songs in our A-Listfrom here IN Charli XCX - Sympathy Is A Knife Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry Lady Gaga - Disease ROSE' x Bruno Mars - APT. OUT Camila Cabello - Godspeed Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, Tove Lo - My Oh My Jax Jones, Joel Corry & Jason Derulo - Tonight Ben Hemsley - Closer

today25th October 2024

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Bedfordshire: LGBTQ+ Network hosts public event celebrating networks & importance of allies

On Monday 21 October from 4pm in the Postgraduate Centre on the Luton campus , the LGBTQ+ Network will be hosting the event which invites attendees to connect with like-minded individuals and hear from inspiring speakers from across a number of universities and organisations. The event will feature guest speakers from organisations including Stonewall, Anglia Ruskin University, and Brunel University, plus feedback on the University of Bedfordshire's 2024 Workplace Equality submission. Speakers and guests will discuss best practice within staff […]

today17th October 2024

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WLQP’s First Fundraiser Aims to Raise 40k for LGBTQ+ Initiatives and Future Growth

West London Queer Project (WLQP) is excited to announce its inaugural fundraising event, marking a major milestone in its efforts to support and empower the LGBTQ+ community. The event will take place on Thursday 24 October at The Broadcaster in White City, and promises to be a night of community celebration, unity, and entertainment. The evening, sponsored by DIVA Magazine, will feature inspiring keynote speakers, including LGBTQ+ Human Rights Defender, Peter Tatchell, a comedy/drag show, and a DJ to set […]

today16th October 2024

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Drag Race winner Danny Beard and LGBTQ+ Olympian Cindy Ngamba front new modern slavery campaign

LGBTQ+ people can have an increased risk of modern slavery, and now several LGBTQ+ celebrities are teaming up with famous faces from film, TV, music and sport to front a major new campaign for modern slavery charity Causeway. They include RuPauls Drag Race winner Danny Beard, Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba and Coronation Street star Shelley King. It is estimated that over 50 million people worldwide are currently trapped in modern slavery and exploitation, with over 100,000 of those in the […]

today16th October 2024