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

VIDEO: GAY TO STRAIGHT THERAPIST DISCUSSES UGANDAN ANTI-GAY LAWS

Check out this video from The Rachel Maddow Show in which Richard Cohen – a therapist who claims he can stop you from being gay – is questioned about his role in helping to justify recent anti-gay legislation in Uganda:

December 10th, 2009 | Health, International, Latest videos, News, Theatre | Read More

VIDEO: GMFA’S MATTHEW HODSON ON HIV PREVENTION

Matthew Hodson, Head of Programmes at gay men’s health charity GMFA, has spoken to HOMOVISION.TV about the recent criticisms of HIV health campaigns as well as the work and aims of the charity, their policy on bareback porn and the effect the internet and sex-clubs have on HIV prevention. Hodson...

December 1st, 2009 | Highlights, Interviews, Latest videos, News | Read More

VIDEO: TATCHELL URGES LGBT COMMUNITY TO STAND WITH MUSLIMS RESISTING SHARIA LAW

At Saturday’s protest against Sharia Law, Peter Tatchell urged members of the UK gay community to stand shoulder to shoulder with Muslim people around the world who are resisting Sharia law. Talking to HOMOVISION, he said: “In so many countries, like Uganda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia...

November 23rd, 2009 | Latest videos, News | Read More

GORDON BROWN: “HAPPY AIDS DAY!”

Well. Not quite. But Prime Minster Gordon Brown has just released a message sending his support for World AIDS Day. In the video, broadcast on No.10’s Youtube channel, Brown sends his support to activists around the world who refuse to give up in the face of HIV and AIDS. He adds: “In the...

November 19th, 2009 | Latest videos, News | Read More

STONEWALL HONOUR BOYZONE

Boyzone have been named entertainers of the year at the 2009 Stonewall Awards held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The judges said that Stephen Gately’s coming out at the height of the band’s success contributed to raise awareness. Gately died last month while on holiday in Majorca...

November 5th, 2009 | Music, News, Theatre | Read More

RISE IN HOMOPHOBIC ATTACKS – NEWSNIGHT REPORT

Check out this video from BBC Newsnight last week on the rise in homophobic attacks in the UK:

November 5th, 2009 | Latest videos, News | Read More

VIDEOS: SPEECHES @ LONDON HATE CRIME VIGIL

Here’s a selection of the speeches made at Friday night’s Hate Crime Vigil held in Trafalgar Square, London: Introduction and speech by organiser Mark Healey: (07:00) Tribute to Ian Baynham Tributes from political leaders Clare Dimyon, an activist helping the plight of gay people in some...

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