Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ community pays tribute to Conrad Guest

Conrad Guest, known by much of Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ community as Connie, was responsible for booking, organising, and managing the Cabaret Tent at Birmingham Pride, plus helping out with the parade and the team of volunteers.

In the late ’80s and early ’90s he also volunteered with Birmingham AIDS Trust, “doing amazing work in our community.”

‘Connie’ sadly passed away in the early hours of Monday, May 31; the loss has been felt by the community who posted countless warm tributes and stories.

Birmingham Pride wrote: “We can’t help but feel that his passing, on what would have been Birmingham Pride Sunday, is a touching tribute to his cabaret magic. We will miss him terribly, and we send love to everyone who knew him.”