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LGBTQ+ Faces of Bristol

LGBTQ+ Faces of Bristol was founded by Karen Freer in early 2020, as the Covid pandemic’s initial lockdown was lifted. The project has now attracted a great team: Colleen (assistant), Jen (social media manager), Chloe (assistant photographer, PR & communications) and Emma (designer).

Their mission is to empower Bristol’s LGBTQ+ community through the medium of photography, ensuring everyone has positive representation.

To find out more and to get involved, visit: https://lgbtqfacesofbristol.co.uk/ about

Bristol Pride to return in July

Organisers of Bristol Pride Festival have today confirmed that the annual event will return to the city again this year in a slightly different format, after 2020 saw the event, like many others, move online.

The popular festival’s planned return will span two weeks from Saturday, July 3 – Friday, July 16, supported by returning headline sponsor Unite Students, which provides purpose-built student accommodation across the UK.

During the two weeks, favourites from the festival’s usual programme of events will take place in venues across the city. Bringing the city alive with Pride as the charity also helps to support one of the hardest hit sectors, especially hospitality venues that are serving the LGBTQ+ community.

Pride Day, which will take place on Saturday, July 10 in Castle Park, will be a day that will focus on bringing people back together. The LGBTQ+ community and its allies have spent so much time apart over the past year that organisers want to create an event that will help people gather, be proud and to celebrate safely.

For this year, the special event in Castle Park will host a food market, family and youth areas and roaming live performances, all delivered with some Bristol Pride flair.

Eve Russell, festival director of Bristol Pride, said: “We’re so excited to be working on delivering this year’s festival in person again and to be able to bring everyone back together to celebrate safely. It’s been an incredibly challenging year for everyone, and the LGBTQ+ community has been disproportionately affected, so it feels right that we create events that will focus on community, giving us all the chance to reconnect but also to be loud, proud and visible once more.”

The Chris & Caz Show

A long time ago in a studio far, far away... The Chris & Caz Show was born. From the humble beginnings of a daily radio show to entertaining the college masses, hosting live events and performances to DJing and hosting some of the famous end-of-term college 'Bashes'.

Having begun in a tiny broom cupboard on the EDC campus called the ‘Studio’, The Chris & Caz Show, which quickly became the show to listen to during the depressing lunch period, has now returned. Get ready for some of the legendary Caz'features, quizzes, LGBTQ+ and mainstream news... and much, much more!

To tune in, visit: www.chrisrobinson.co.uk/wp/

It’s A BAME’s Life podcast

El (@Mose_issie) is a podcaster and creator of It’s A BAME's Life, which is an LGBTQ+ BAME focused podcast discussing the struggles faced by those within the BAME community, including mental health challenges and those working to make a change. The podcast is out every week on all major platforms.

To listen to the show, visit: https://open.spotify.com/ show/66XD8dGbdK93Xm9jJkoLLd or https://podcasts.apple.com/ gb/podcast/its-a-bames-life/ id1512812019

New monthly drag extravaganza

Dare to Drag, a new monthly drag extravaganza featuring some of the hottest performers on the scene, takes place at Dare to Club, Alfred Street on Sunday, June 20 from 1pm.

Not to be missed, this is a socially distanced seated event which is outdoors under a beautiful heated marquee. All tickets must be booked in advance. Included in your ticket price will be your first drink and food can be purchased from D2 Bear food which caters for meat, veggie and vegan lovers.

Hosted by Alyssa Van Delle, the queens keeping you entertained throughout the show include Holestar, Soroya Marchelle, Victoria Scone, Kitty Scott Claus, Spank, Cherry Liquor, Yshee Black. Music by Remy Melee with special musical guest Josh Pozzi.

For tickets, visit: hdfst.uk/E64224