This Saturday: Gay Men’s Dance Charity Gala
Stuck for something to do Saturday night or just fancy being entertained by over 120 gay male dancers? Get yourself
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The Gay Men’s Dance Company Charity Gala
Fancy a night of hot gay men dancing around for your entertainment and proceeds going towards charities that feed back
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Gay Men’s Dance Company opens in London
The Gay Men’s Dance Company (GMDC) offers a creative outlet; a place to express yourself in a safe and supportive
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Homotopia 2015 ART = LIFE
Throughout November and in cultural institutions across Liverpool, Homotopia will be presenting yet another packed programme of art and
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McQueen – Theatre Review
by Terry Gee McQueen is the story of fashion designer Alexander McQueen, whose untimely death in 2010 shook the world.
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Sex, fetish and dancing… Hotwired is back!
by Terry Gee Get your leather and rubber outfits ready as one of the biggest fetish events in Europe returns
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Get Your Hard On!
by Terry Gee International porn star Hans Berlin will be performing at infamous fetish club Hard On next weekend.
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Smother – breaking the taboo of homosexuality in hiphop
Challenging the taboo that persists in urban dance around presenting stories of homosexuality, choreographer Andrea Walker directs a cast
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Edward Scissorhands – Shear Magic
By Gordon Hopps If truth be told, I was in two minds about going to see this production. I
Read moreHomotopia Festival 2014
Now well underway, and having secured Homotopia’s future for another 3 years with renewed Arts Council support, the 2014 festival
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Bent America – We Are Young
“Bad” girl Vassy has had a phenomenal year! Her David Guetta and Showtek- produced EDM rebel anthem, “Bad” (http://youtu.be/0Tue1dqgSx4
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The Dancer – Pumping it up
I’d seen him dancing on the podium at my local club before. I was never sure if he was spaced
Read moreJohan’s Blog – Home Alone
Thank you so much for all the letters and messages, which you’ve been sending me over the past few
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The voice of an Angelo
By Gordon Hopps Angelo represents a new direction for pop music. Taking lyrical inspiration from ancient mythology and transforming
Read moreEthan Bourne
A couple of years ago UK porn company Eurocreme had the idea of forming their own boyband, clever named ‘Boy
Read moreArise Zack Knight
Zack Knight, British born of Eastern descent is the UK’s newest “homegrown” multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer. At 21 he
Read moreSuper Sonique
Gay UK based DJ/Producer Paul Morrell teams up with Brit & Ivor Novello Award winning artist Sonique for their forthcoming
Read moreKeeping a promise.
Samuel Kneen, or, Mr Gay UK as he is now known, has kept his promise to donate part of his
Read moreMARCUS COLLINS
Having wowed audiences with his unique sound and style in the latest series of X Factor, Marcus Collins is set
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Travel – Mykonos
Beauty and the beach By JD Van Zyl Hedonistic party nights, sun-drenched beaches and the most gay-friendly destination in the
Read moreWorldPride
While East London is gearing up for the Olympics and Buckingham Palace prepares for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Soho is
Read moreShowboat to stardom!
Northampton born Benjamin Johnson has been creating a stir UK wide over the past year. A passionate singer/songwriter Benjamin’s music
Read moreGender – what the f@ck!
By Adam Lowe Recording artists don’t come more alternative than DragChrist – the names rhetorical. John Waters kitsch starlet Divine
Read moreALBUMS – JAN 2012 by Adam Lowe
CANYONS Keep Your Dreams 16th January Canyon have publicly away from producing an album of ‘dance songs’. Keep
Read moreBED OF MOSES
American Connection by Randy Myer Moses is not afraid to turn conventional on its ear. In his new album, Predictions,
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LIVING A ROCKSTAR LIFE… In South Beach, Miami By Randy Myers “South Beach is a playground for celebrities and fashionistas,”
Read moreSimon Walton
Simon Walton is an openly gay singer/ songwriter from Brighton and he believes that lyrics should not hide one’s
Read moreGetting sexy in Salt Lake City
Ushered onto the global stage by the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City might still be best known as
Read moreTravel – Barca Boys
You know… that place near Sitges! Adrian Gillan visits the Catalan capital of camp and cool and finds Barcelona still
Read moreIn the eye of the beholder
Beauty is a Pop/R&B solo artist from Liverpool with an ability to write catchy songs that instantly get stuck in
Read moreQUEER HIP HOP NATION
By Edward Jonas Coleman and Jackson Vrana make up the controversial band, Elephant – the only white, twin
Read moreDavid Ducasse
David Ducasse shot to fame when he appeared with Scooch – the fabulous foursome who in 2007 represented the UK
Read moreGoing gay at the Oktoberfest – by JD van Zyl
Welcome to the Oktoberfest’s Gay Sunday. It is barely noon, but we’ve been at the Bräurosl tent for over two
Read moreTOP 10 REASONS TO DRAG UP
Because you’re too damn fabulous to be restrained by the range of clothes in the men’s section at H&M.
Read moreAmerican Connection
Pretty Masculine Whether you identify it as an adjective or as an adverb, the connotation of the teaser title
Read moreDazzlin’ Dallas – not your verage Western cowtown
Live Large. Think Big. That’s the Dallas marketing slogan and one on which the metropolis delivers in true Texan style.
Read moreTellin’ Tales – Terry George
Some say that you should never meet your heroes because you may be disappointed, so it was with a
Read moreMads Langer
It was in November of 2009 when London based musician Mads Langer was asked by his local radio station
Read moreDance Trax Review – Jason Guy
Hold on to your hats boys and girls – Manchester’s most loved vocal house night is back with a bang
Read moreMy Big Gay Italian Wedding
Planning a wedding can be hell…but planning to ruin a wedding can be a hell of a lot of fun!
Read moreGLASGAY! 2011
Scotland’s annual celebration of queer culture. This year in a slightly more modest programme, we celebrate and question our
Read moreCruising For Art
Homotopia’s 8th festival brings audiences 5 new commissions and 4 world premieres amongst over 30 events across Liverpool throughout November.
Read moreFRISKY & MANNISH
Edinburgh festival favourites, and now Scott Mills best chums, Frisky and Mannish are back on the road to bring
Read moreQUEER VIENNA: NOW OR NEVER
By Adam Lowe Vienna is a cultural beacon in Europe and often overlooked for places like Venice or Paris. But
Read moreIf you go down to the clubs today…
CUBSTARS is the new pop/dance ManBand featuring young Cub lads from the Bear community, based in the North West of
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Hot sounds and smouldering looks combine as stunning Brazilian-Russian New Yorker J.Pearl teams up with one of the UK’s premiere
Read moreSo you think you’re a man…?
By Paul Johnston The music swelled to a fantastic crescendo and the diva’s voice took on even more drama. The
Read moreDance Trax: July 2011
Federation returned to Leeds in style last month, with the amazing summer garden party between Fibre and Queen’s Court. Missed
Read morePRIDE IN BRIGHTON
Finally the weeks of waiting and speculating are over as Pride in Brighton & Hove announce a brand new partnership
Read moreDance Trax: June 2011
Federation is returning to Leeds over the summer with two huge outdoor summer garden parties planned – you can catch
Read moreThe Godfather of House
Frankie Knuckles is the founding member of Dance music’s hall of Fame. Known as one of the world’s Greatest DJ’s
Read moreMaspalomas Pride 2011
Photos: Grizz We at Bent are always up for a bit of a ‘do’… and when the particular ‘do’ on
Read moreDivas deliver
Hot on the heels of Billie Ray Martin’s new solo single ‘Sweet Suburban Disco’ comes a stunning collaboration with darlings
Read moreDance Trax: April 2011
Easter Sunday can’t come quick enough as the North’s finest gay house night moves to it’s new home of Sankeys
Read moreMake Dance Apps
Have you been waiting for the spotlight to find you? Have you been wishing for dance moves to come your
Read moreGuys in Sync
The UK’s only male formation team want to put same-sex dancing on the map Guyz in Sync are the UK’s
Read moreReturn of Les Trocks
The legendary Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to the UK in 2011 with a new programme of Go
Read moreRae of light!
By Jason Guy There’s an irresistible passion that has driven Rae’s elevation within the house scene. A shining light, hell-bent
Read moreBalletboyz – the Talent
Ten remarkable dancers, handpicked from open auditions by artistic directors Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, star in this explosive feast
Read moreDance Tracks – November 2010
Track of the month My Digital Enemy Feat Mooli – Wasted (2010 Mixes) First released back in 2008, ‘Wasted’ received
Read moreDJ Roland – Vocal outpourings
Top US DJ/Producer/Vocalist Roland Clark delivers a huge slice of dancefloor seduction with a brand new single ‘Tambor Love’ a
Read moreDance Tracks – October 2010
Track of the month Serge Devant – Ghosts (Ultra Records) Russian born NYC producer Serge released one of my biggest
Read moreDance Tracks – September 2010
Track of the month Karl G & Jamesie ft Undersound – Never Should (Born To Dance) This track has been
Read moreSadler’s Wells v Pet Shop Boys
Sadler’s Wells has just announced its next new production, a full-length dance work with music by Pet Shop Boys and
Read moreDance Track Review – August 2010
Track of the month Annie Lektro ft Kimmie – Take Me Away (Retox Recordings) Summer is here and brings with
Read moreSisters Are Doing It For Themselves
By Simon Savidge The Pipettes last graced our airwaves with the wonderful ‘Pull Shapes’ (which makes you want to dance
Read moreJohan: Sometimes it’s better to just stay in bed!
Maybe you know the feeling. There are days you just want to forget. Days when everything goes wrong and you
Read moreUh-Oh it’s Kyrah
Now female singers are only allowed a single name, let Bent introduce the latest US import, self-confessed drama queen and
Read moreJohan’s Blog – the sun is back again
Gym…it’s a tonic At last, the sun is back again. No more snow! Instead, warm temperatures and guys wearing shorts
Read moreJason Guy – Track Review
Track of the month Edei – In My Bed Remixes (Label TBC) The first time I had this track, just
Read moreIn a Trance
Dave Pearce is one of the UK’s most in demand DJs and has sold over 1 million albums in the
Read moreJohan’s Blog – April
Snow drops and exposed bottoms. I really like saunas. The combination of a hot steam-bath and a Jacuzzi – why,
Read morePulling in my Puma – Pulling off my pants.
by Johan Volny. There is still lots of snow here in the Czech Republic, but I’m already preparing for the
Read moreWhatever – Rodrigo Moratto
He’s cute, has those Latino good looks and South American flare as well as a pretty infectious new single called
Read moreThere’s no business like show business – Johan’s Blog
We’ve really had a lot of shows this recently, in Germany, Belgium…
Read moreRunning hot and cold! Johan Volny Blog
I’ve just enjoyed three weeks of holidays – full of endless sunshine, and a temperature of 35°C! But now, alas,
Read morePurple James
The boys are back in town. And this autumn it’s all about the electro boys. With Calvin Harris and Frankmusik
Read moreTake Me Back To Tel Aviv (Israel)
It’s fair to say that since August, when a lone gun-man shot dead two young gay lads and injured 10
Read moreFilthy Rich
As a talented Producer/DJ Filthy Rich’s innovative sound has made him undeniably one of the country’s finest DJs today. A
Read moreAQUA -Turning Back Time
It seems only yesterday, and yet strangely so long ago, that the airwaves were filled with the sound of ‘Barbie
Read moreLearning a Lesson – By Trey Lefferson
“Disco is not dead,” declares Barton. “I hear a lot of music on the radio today that is very clearly
Read moreBarcelona Circuit Festival 2009
The Spanish Matinee Group famous for its parties in Barcelona, Ibiza and around the world, now organise what has become
Read moreTop Drawers – By Lee Hudson
If you mix beauty, style, hedonism, homo-erotica and a bevy of hot lads and lasses in their underwear… what do
Read moreThe White Boy Can Sing! – By Jason Guy
Jonathan Mendelsohn may be a new name for many of you, but things are about to change. Born in Brooklyn
Read moreJuicy Robbie
Robbie Rivera is one of the world’s most prolific DJs and producers. He started his own record label, Juicy records,
Read moreFreaks, Miami and Whitney
Cevin Fisher remains one of the world’s most respected DJs & house producers – one of the very select few
Read moreHoliday Dos and Don’ts
Holiday dos and don’ts Do Get a tan, so you can show up all those fake-baked nancy-boys what it’s all
Read moreAdvice for gay travellers
Advice for gay travellers The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), said: “This year, hundreds of Brits will be travelling to
Read moreTerry George, Does money make you happy?
It’s strange but since appearing on Secret Millionaire the second question I’m always asked is “Does money make you happy?”
Read moreDanny Tenaglia
DANNY TENAGLIA Danny Tenaglia is the master of progressive garage, hailing from the supercool nightclubs of New York. You might
Read moreTravel – Tokyo
Holy Sushi! Cool kimonos! Adrian Gillan meets men with yen in Japanese capital, Tokyo. Whilst emperors stayed out of the
Read moreMC Envy: Making Boys Envious
Making Boys Envious Gay and rapping isn’t something that you put together that often, Simon Savidge caught up with MC
Read moreStrictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom Jamie Thomson is a cutting-edge new choreographer for New English Contemporary Ballet, and he takes a moment out
Read moreBasshunter
He Once Was An Asshunter… Basshunter hit our radio airways earlier this year and debuted straight at number one. However
Read moreTravel – Scandaniva
Europride It was London’s turn in 2007 but this year’s biggest pride festival in Europe is in Stockholm, Adam Tamsett
Read moreTravel – Barcelona – Eurofun
Eurofun Barcelona has become Europe’s most popular short break destination thanks to its superb location on the Mediterranean, its vibrant
Read moreQueen’s Day 2008
Queen’s Day 2008 by ChrisGeary.com If you only visit Amsterdam once in your life, make sure your visit coincides with
Read moreFeature – Worst enemy
Are gay men their own worst enemy? By Gareth Rhys Chapman I’ve just come back from the States, where I
Read moreArmin Van Buuren
He’s Number One Aged just 31, Armin Van Buuren has been named number one in the prestigious DJ Top 100
Read moreQuentin Harris
Quentin Harris – He’s good looking, gay, extremely talented and has his own gay night in New York called ‘kiss
Read moreTravel – Lanzarote
Lay me in Lanzarote! OD’d on Gran Can? Adrian Gillan gets sweaty on volcanic Lanzarote, the northernmost Canary! You’ll soon
Read moreTravel – Spatacus
Spartacus International Gay Guide 2008 The classic gay travel planner is back and has been fully updated and aimed at
Read moreCapital Radio Gay DJ – Lucio
Hey Mr DJ… Put A Record On Simon Savidge caught up with Capital Radio’s very own Gay DJ Lucio for
Read moreShonky – Time Zero
SHONKY ‘Time Zero’ Out: 7th April French dance maestro Shonky releases his debut album, ‘Time Zero’ on Freak n’Chic. Aged
Read moreDance At The Lowry
Richard Alston Dance Company present their spectacular Spring production at The Lowry. Among the talented dancers will be Jonathan Goddard
Read moreDJ Gregory – Combo Sessions
DJ GREGORYCombo SessionsOut: 10th March ‘Faya Combo’ means ‘Oh it’s hot!’—and it’s quite appropriate too. DJ Gregory, the man behind
Read moreGran Canaria – Carnival
Sardines and Sequins Yes, the Carnival (or Carnaval to you Spanish speakers) season is well underway, with festivities taking place
Read moreBasement Sauna – Gran Canaria
More complex than you think! The Basement Studios are a collection of holiday apartments centred around a pool and a
Read moreChaka Khan
Chaka-Holic Chaka Khan came to notoriety as the singer for Rufus and later as a break out solo artist. Known
Read moreMiami Winter
Winter Party Festival 2008 With the by-line “The US dollar is weak but the Miami sun is strong!” you just
Read moreTravel – Marrakech
Moor, please! Adrian Gillan delights in the medieval Moroccan molly-Mecca of Marrakech! This ancient Southern Moroccan “Red City” (more salmony-pink)
Read moreFramed – James Dean
Framed James Dean – Gay Icon? 1. His enduring fame and popularity rests on only three films, the most famous
Read moreColton Ford
Porn to be a star. Though you may recognize Colton Ford from his previous foray into adult films, it’s time
Read moreTravel – Murcia
Magic Murcia! Adrian Gillan meets mucho machos in the emergent gay Mecca of Murcia, in South East Spain! You mightn’t
Read moreTerry – Jimmy Carr
The coldest comedian What a weird weekend I had recently. It started out with a mad dash across the Pennines
Read moreGran canaria
Gran Canaria The year round Gay sunshine destination Playa del Ingles on Gran Canaria is growing in popularity amongst European
Read moreDj Greg Downey
Gregarious! Belfast-born Greg began DJing over six years ago, shortly before he decided to pack up and move to Ibiza
Read moreAbuse Suffered By 75% Of Britsh Gay Man
Research into the levels of homophobia on the streets of the UK’s gayest city has revealed that three-quarters of gay,
Read moreTravel – Warsaw
Think of Warsaw and you probably think of concrete, lots of concrete. But not any more – Warsaw is a
Read moreGhb Suspected In Vauxhall Disco Death
Police in south London are warning clubbers to think very carefully about their own safety following the death of a
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