Voicebox: LGBTQ+

"The pandemic was unequivocally awful for the arts, and not being able to perform or rehearse in the same room was a real struggle. That said, I think it's taught us to give creative processes the time they need, because time is the one thing we did have."

"Make sure there isn't a fish and chip show right below your accommodation because you will eat it every night (especially if you come from a part of the world where they don't do curry on chips and the novelty is too exciting) and it is not healthy."

Producer for Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man talks about the allure of Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a bit about his creative background, and what he's be doing if he wasn't in the arts. 

"I think it was out of spite? An ex-boyfriend thought he was funnier than me so I spent the last 7 years proving him wrong. And if that's the kind of effort I put into one-upping someone, imagine how much effort has gone into my show!"

Kae Tempest is back with their first album in three years and they are doing what they do best.

Both uplifting and shocking, engaging and informative, this short piece was cleverly put together and puts an image to the high school that every queer (and even straight!) person wishes they grew up in.

Service Head of Childline Alex Gray has some advice for young people on gender and sexual identity. And we hear from Andreena about her coming out journey. 

This pride month, why not give some underseen films by the best queer filmmakers a go?

Knowledge of Hollywood’s Sewing Circle is fragmented and often unreliable, but still an important insight into lesbian and bisexual individuals in the golden age of cinema.

Heartstopper is one of the biggest Netflix successes of all time but just why is it so important?

Addressing some of the stigma surrounding hearing loss, the way it is portrayed in the media, and issues surrounding accessibility

Looking back to two nights ago, when The Sensations and three other electric bands came together to perform covers of some of the best songs, and to do a gig at Leeds Key Club - a review :)