Duckie

The London alternative club night, Duckie, selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“For almost 17 years Duckie has been providing an actual alternative to the gay scene in London.”

Jessie J, Do It Like A Dude

The Readers Wifes twenty-fourth choice of song with LGBT significance: Jessie J, Do It Like A Dude. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“And if I was a 2012 teen, confused about my sexuality, I’d imagine statements like “I’ve never denied it. Whoopie-doo guys, yes, I’ve dated girls and I’ve dated boys – get over it” might just feel like some kind of lifeline.”

GAZE exhibition

From David Bowie and Marlon Brando to Judy Garland and Captain America, ‘Gaze’ will feature new works by street artists Max Wiedemann, T.Wat, Stik, Don and Alec Monopoly as well as by acclaimed artists including David Shillinglaw, Steve Rosenthal, Gonny Glass, Charlie Anderson and Ian Hodgson.

“To round off LGBT History Month, Graffik Gallery has commissioned some of today’s best emerging and established artists – gay and straight – to produce portraits of those they believe have been an inspiration to the LGBT community.”

Khalid, My.Kali.

The Jordanian model and founder of online magazine My.Kali selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“He challenges what it means to be gay and Muslim in the Middle East with bravura.”

Pet Shop Boys, The Truck-Driver And His Mate

The Readers Wifes twenty-third choice of song with LGBT significance: Pet Shop Boys, The Truck-Driver And His Mate. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“A great big howling BRUTE of a record it’s the closest we’ll probably ever get to hearing the fellas ROCK OUT.”

Anti-LGBT vote has one more vote before it is passed

Sign the allout.org petition to protest against the bill to criminalise any writing supporting LGBT people in Russia.

“Imagine for a moment the new St. Petersburg – where newly empowered “thought police” can fine you for any mention of the well known fact that famed Russian composer Tchaikovksy, a St. Petersburg native, was gay.”

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Pure Love, February 14, 2012

Polari’s reviewer Little Bastard nearly gets caught in a mosh pit at Pure Love’s debut gig.

“Always the perfect front man, Frank threw himself around the stage, spat in his own face, jumped into the crowd to sing an intimate ballad (yes, a whole ballad!) and crowd surfed, complaining afterwards “I’m too old for this shit”, as he tucked his shirt back in.”

Why should we not aspire to happiness?

In an opinion piece for the Independent, IanMcKellen issues a challenge to Lord Carey and those who oppose same-sex marriage.

57% of respondents reported that other performers were homophobic, 20% point to producers and 37% to backstage crew members.

Claire Harvey

Claire Harvey, selected by Bryon Fear for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“I find her passion, enthusiasm and determination an inspiration. With LGBT History Month’s focus on sport this year, I cannot think of a more befitting hero who actively champions equality and diversity in an often homophobic environment.”

The Singing Nun, Dominique

The Readers Wifes twenty-second choice of song with LGBT significance: The Singing Nun, Dominique. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“Struggles with her faith, her fame, her sexuality and drugs, not to mention a hounding from the Belgian authorities over unpaid taxes, all took their toll. When nuns go bad.”