Jonathan Kemp at Idea Store Bow, February 27, London

In celebration of LGBT History Month, Jonathan Kemp reads from his novel TwentySix

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Released February 27, 2012

The Ting Tings latest album is exciting and inventive mix-tape affair.

Pop is a dirty word in the music industry, and there is a danger that this album, like most truly great pop albums, will get ignored.

Edward Carpenter

Selected by Jim MacSweeney from Gay’s the Word for Polari Magazine’s list of LGBT Heroes.

“This is a man who in the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th century was a committed socialist; a pioneering sex reformer who wrote on homosexuality and the emancipation of women; interested in environmentalism and an advocate of sustainable farming; an anti-vivisectionist and supporter of animal rights.”

Lou Reed, Walk on the Wild Side

The Readers Wifes twenty-first choice of song with LGBT significance: Lou Reed, Walk on the Wild Side. For 2012 LGBT History Month.

“With its myriad references to drugs, prostitution and yer actual oral sex (“giving head”) one can only wonder at how in God’s name Lou’s timeless, wistful tribute to a coterie of Andy Warhol disciples ever made it past the censors at the BBC.”

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.”