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

UGANDA: PEPSI SPONSORS CONCERT FEATURING BEENIE MAN

Are Pepsi’s marketing department living on the Moon? Possibly. Why? Because recently the soft drinks company have sponsored a concert in Uganda (a country soon set to pass an anti-gay bill) featuring Beenie Man – the controversial gay hate dancehall artist. According to reports in Uganda’s...

December 7th, 2009 | Interviews, News | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: HOPE

As we approach World AIDS Day, many gay men in their forties can’t believe they are still alive. They made it. They survived the collective grief of a virus halted in it’s tracks by combos. Gay Men lost their identity and faith to AIDS and didn’t know how to relate to a possible cure...

November 24th, 2009 | Highlights, Rehab | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: SELF OBSESSION

Yes it’s all about ME. Everywhere from street junkies to X Factor, MY dream, what I’VE always wanted, where I’M going, it’s all about ME. Take last Friday night in Soho, most gayers continued to sup ‘n’ stare in Old Compton Street while Trafalgar Square regaled community...

November 3rd, 2009 | Highlights, Rehab | 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

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

VIDEO: HATE CRIME AND YOU

The London Hate Crime Vigil takes place this Friday in Trafalgar Square from 8pm to 10pm. There’s going to be a two minute silence at 9pm. It’s important that you’re there. Why? Because there’s been an increase in reported hate crimes against the community – not just in...

October 28th, 2009 | Comment, Highlights, Latest videos, News, Pride | Read More

58% INCREASE IN SOUTHWARK GAY HATE CRIMES

Recent figures released by the Met Police have shown a huge rise in reported gay hate crimes in South London, with Southwark seeing a rise of 58% since September 2008, as compared to 2007 figures. Wandsworth saw a rise of 29%, Lewisham 15% and Lambeth just 3%. Stonewall Chief Executive Ben Summerskill...

October 26th, 2009 | News | Read More