COMMENT: PRIDE, GLF AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Spring is beginning to dawn and before we know it summer will be upon us. And of course with summer comes the biggest gay party of the year – Gay Pride. And this year it is something we need to plan for well in advance. Some may think that this is all rather premature, but this year’s festival is...

February 22nd, 2010 | Comment, Highlights | Read More

THE CORPORATISATION OF SYDNEY MARDI GRAS

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has lost its political and activist roots, preferring alliances with corporations rather than community. And the queer media is no better, writes Peter Hackney. The modern queer rights movement was born on June 28, 1969 in New York City. That night, NYC queers endured...

February 14th, 2010 | Comment, Highlights | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: AGEING

They used to sing ” Nobody loves a Fairy when she’s Forty ” back in the days of homo criminalisation but now the internet is awash with Daddies, Bears and Spanking GrandDads – thankfully nobody needs to look like Cher anymore to still be in the game. Can you imagine being rejected...

January 12th, 2010 | Health, News, Rehab | Read More

THAT WAS 2009…

Two thousand and nine. Bit of a blip really. Anyway, here’s our video highlights of 2009: DJ Oliver M DJ and Matinee promoter Oliver M talks about the state of London gay clubland. We like a bit of Oliver M. He dared to take the leap out of the Vauxhall triangle when everyone else was saying it...

December 31st, 2009 | Comment, Highlights, News | Read More

VIDEO: LONDON AIDS MEMORIAL

A campaign is underway for London to build a memorial for those who have died of AIDS. The campaign, organised through Facebook, hopes to have the space ready for World Pride in 2012, which takes place in London. Gary Henshaw, campaign supporter, told HOMOVISION: “I personally think there should...

December 18th, 2009 | Health, Latest videos, Pride | Read More

VIDEO: WANNA HEAR ABOUT (YET ANOTHER) GAY BASHING?

A man has been sentenced to 32 years in jail today after the murder of a gay man and violently attacking his partner in their home. Murderer David Kilcullen visited the home of victim Gerry Edwards and Chris Bevan hoping to steal their car. Hearing Edward’s screams, Bevan rushed to the kitchen...

December 16th, 2009 | News | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: VIRUS LIVING

In the current PC climate of rising HIV infections, when health charities place the sensibilties of poz people above prevention, many say we need to go back to basics. When this gay plague started I was there, being tested at The Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead in 1981. Doctors had flown from America...

December 1st, 2009 | Highlights, News, Rehab | Read More

COMMENT: FAME, SCENE CELEBRITIES AND THE FUTURE OF GAY CULTURE

Apparently X Factor 2009 ends on 12th December. I say ‘apparently’ because loathing the superficial trite-fest as I do, I had to Google the date. Personally, I could not care less, yet this auspicious landmark is sure to be engraved on many a London scene queen’s mind. It will represent the end...

November 26th, 2009 | Clubland, Comment, Highlights | Read More

RESCUE PACKAGE PROPOSED FOR BRIGHTON PRIDE

Wilde Ones, Pride in Brighton and Hove’s production company for the last ten years, is proposing a rescue package for Brighton Pride. The proposal aims to keep the same style of event that was produced in 2009, but with additional enhancements, and with all profits going to local voluntary sector...

November 15th, 2009 | News, Pride, What's on | Read More

VIDEO: LONDON HATE CRIME VIGIL

Organisers estimate over 10,000 people attended the London Hate Crime Vigil in Trafalgar Square on Friday night, while similar events happened in Brighton and Manchester. Hosted by broadcaster Sandy Toksvig, the London event paid tribute to those people who had been affected by hate crimes throughout...

November 2nd, 2009 | Latest videos, News, Pride | Read More