Voicebox: Identity and Equality
We believe that the arts, and society as a whole, is better when it is diverse. Better representation, equal opportunities, and a voice for everyone should be an expectation, not a pipe dream. There should be more accurate depictions of LGBTQ+ relationships on screen, more BAME talent celebrated in award ceremonies, and more access for disabled people in theatre. People should be able to see themselves represented and acknowledged in society. Our differences are what make us the same, and we should cherish that, and build upon it to make a better world for all.
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Blog
5 July 2019Nicole Maines: A Real-Life Superhero
View BlogNicole Maines is as much a superhero in real life as she is on screen. She is currently starring in Supergirl, but Maines’ own story and personality is as endearing and thought-provoking as the plot and issues her character faces in this TV show.
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5 July 2019Janelle Monae: My biggest inspiration
View BlogMonae used to be an android. She then shed her protective shell, and in doing so became a role model for millions.
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5 July 2019Dear White People is inclusion done right
View BlogJustin Simien's uni-based satire creates complex and relatable characters at the intersection of being black and LGBTQ.
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4 July 2019Forever is His Today: Freddie Mercury
View BlogFreddie Mercury: his life, death, and influence; how he became an icon for the LGBT community of today by making people of all demographics love him and his music.
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30 June 2019Unapologetically Elton
View BlogBehind all the flare, Elton John was just a boy with a dream, being himself to get where he wanted to be, and that couldn’t be a more important message to celebrate during Pride.
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28 June 2019'I will not be afraid' - Halsey's message to the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month
View BlogThis pride month we're celebrating the 50th anniversary since Stonewall by showing a spotlight on queer figures that we find inspirational...here's a snap shot at the incredible work Halsey does to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights around the globe.
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25 June 2019“Girls like girls like boys do, nothing new": Hayley Kiyoko Spotlight
View BlogWe must not underestimate the importance of an out and proud LGBT+ singer like Hayley Kiyoko.
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25 June 2019How Netflix enables marginalised voices
View BlogThings are finally changing in film and TV, and Netflix is leading the charge.
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6 June 2019Tradition vs Progression
View BlogDiscussion of controversy of gender roles and LGBTQ+ representation in the dance world.
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3 June 2019Limits to access in theatre: the disabilities that aren’t covered
View BlogAccess in theatre has come a long way from where it began. However, it’s now viewed as a problem that has been solved, but there is still a very long way to go.
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3 May 2019Why are so few film directors female?
View BlogOnly 4% of studio directors are female, why is the film industry like this and what can be done to change it?
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12 April 2019Why has the music industry struggled to achieve true equality?
View Blog5 Seconds of Summer's recent collaboration with The Chainsmokers got me thinking about systematic problems within the music industry that make true equality hard to reach.
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Review
27 November 2018Kiki with Drag Queens : Rascals review
View ReviewReview of Rascals' show from Nov. 16th. Description of three acts. London.
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Photo Blog
21 November 2018More than just a drag queen
View Photo BlogShort feature on a 21-year-old student who works as a drag queen.
Matthew Perry works as a host in a nightclub, where he dresses as a drag queen named Tequila Addams. His drag persona is very unique as he paints eccentric designs on his face rather than just a traditional drag queen make up. He taught himself to make these amazing facial art looks.
Nowadays, we see a lot of drag queen performers on mainstream media, but we do not see the hard working side of a drag queen trying to break into the industry. Matthew stands out because he juggles his life between his fashion management studies at the University of the Arts London and his nightlife work as Tequila Addams.
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Interview
12 November 2018Interview with Edward Bains, documentary filmmaker
View InterviewJournalism and documentary filmmaking student at the University of Sussex talks about his latest project that explores the changes to LGBT venues in the UK
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25 September 2018Sexism and the Music Industry
View BlogIs sexism within the music industry completely overlooked and are we doing enough to inspire women to take part in the arts?
