Bloodstained Heart Competition.

Darren Hayes sets a question in a video interview. The prize: a signed, radio promo edition of Bloodstained Heart

Author D.J. West

D.J. West, who wrote the pioneering book ‘Homosexuality’ (1955), talks at Gay’s the Word, 1 March 2012.

“Now he gives a raw account of a fraught private life of love and sex, constantly under threat of public exposure, and tells how this interacted with a professional career.”

Give ’em Hope International Arts Festival 2012

Host your own event under the banner of the Give ’em Hope festival, April 2012.

“There are no limits and no huge demands –this event is YOUR event. MAKE IT WHATEVER YOU WANT IT TO BE!”

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“Speculation turns the idea of homosexuality into a dirty secret and makes it increasingly difficult for Hollywood stars to stand up and declare their sexuality with pride. That is, however, exactly what Zachary Quinto did in 2011 at a time when he had broken into the ranks of the Hollywood A-List.”

Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Relax.

The Readers Wifes twentieth choice of song with LGBT significance: Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Relax. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“After ‘Relax’ – lest we forget one of the biggest selling singles of all time – it felt like nobody was going underground EVER again.”

Pink Triangle Theatre

Theatre group Pink Triangle Theatre selected for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“Tenacity, commitment and a real understanding of how to communicate with youth, are all crucial to tackling homophobia before it becomes an acceptable way of thinking. This what Pink Triangle Theatre does, and for that its four man team should be applauded.”

Born This Way, Carl Bean.

The Readers Wifes ninetheenth choice of song with LGBT significance: Born This Way, Carl Bean. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“I’m happy, I’m carefree and I’m gay… I was born this way”. If Gaga echoed these exact same sentiments recently, ageing Disco heads will remember it as a late-‘70s Lib anthem.

Celebrate LGBT History Month with Wotever World

24 February, 7 – 11 pm, Free Entry, Islington Assembly Hall, Upper St, London N1 2UD.

David/Sonia Burgess

Mat Hill selects David/Sonia Burgess for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes. For UK LGBT History Month 2012.

“David Burgess was regarded as one of the finest immigration lawyers of his generation. In 2005, he separated from his wife of 20 years and began the transition from David to Sonia.”

Rosie, Joan Armatrading.

The Readers Wifes eighteenth choice of song with LGBT significance: Rosie, Joan Armatrading. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“The chronically retiring singer-songwriter made a series of thoughtful, introspective albums that spanned folk, new wave, pop and jazz, in the process becoming something of a lesbian icon.”