Discounted tickets available for gig in Islington on Sunday, September 11; show was a hit at Edinburgh Fringe, with Culture Fix noting Parsons’ “amusing observations about the world of sport with an infectious high-energy charm”; comedian has previously been a guest on the BBC’s LGBT Sport Podcast
Birmingham 2022 left many memories but what matters most is harnessing the energy and excitement generated by the Commonwealth Games – and that includes for LGBTQ+ people. On the final episode of the Pride House Podcast series, four strong supporters of the project share their takeaways and hopes for the future…
Growing up with a love of football, Katy Smith hoped to have a future in the game – but sexism and homophobia saw her drift away from the pitch in her early teens. However, getting into coaching a few years later and the celebratory mood generated by England’s triumph at the Euros have reignited her passion. She explains why everyone should get to benefit from the momentum of women’s football…
Four-time Commonwealth Games champion encourages those attending Birmingham 2022 to pop in to Pride House; Daley stopped by with LGBTQ+ activists ahead of their memorable appearance at Opening Ceremony; “Pride House is for everyone!” Daley tells The Pride House Podcast – new episode out now!
Representation at the Games is already more than three times greater than at Gold Coast 2018, and increasing day-by-day; Sports Media LGBT+, media partner on Pride House Birmingham, working with historian Tony Scupham-Bilton on research; from previous Games, at least 75 former competitors are known to be LGBTQ+ and out; over 50 of these athletes past and present featuring in ‘Photos of Pride’ exhibition at main Pride House venue in Birmingham’s Gay Village
Media Guide endorsed by Birmingham 2022 and Commonwealth Games Federation; over 100 Games athletes past and present are publicly out as LGBTIQ+; Donna Fraser, Head of Inclusion and Engagement at B2022, says: “We want all athletes to be treated with respect and have their stories told across the globe”
Official Birmingham 2022 mascot among the VIP guests at opening night event in heart of city’s Gay Village; ringing endorsements issued on visit by delegation from Commonwealth Games Federation; “Come down and find out more!” says Pride House Ambassador Michael Gunning
New research released at BCOMS’ D Word Conference 4 showed some evidence of progress for under-represented groups in the industry, although this appears negligible in senior leadership positions. Emma Smith asks – is sports media getting serious about diversity at all levels, or is there complacency at the top?
Inclusion venue at Commonwealth Games set to welcome thousands of visitors from Friday 22 July; campaigners Peter Tatchell and Dr Nas Mohamed, poet Jasmine Gardosi, and UK AIDS Memorial Quilt feature on busy itinerary; programme built around theme of ‘Celebrate, Educate, Participate’, with activities accompanying live screenings of the sporting action at Birmingham 2022
It’s been four years since we last took the temperature of our industry via a survey, and with the BCOMS’ #DWord4 Conference taking place on July 5, we felt it was time to invite you once again to let us know about your experiences and how sports media is faring on all things LGBT+…