Using LGBTQ+ for Profit in the Food Industry
Words by Amy Leadbitter, image by Taylor Heery (via Unsplash). We’ve all seen an uptake in brands ÔÇÿpromoting’ or ÔÇÿraising […]
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I Am Not Your Porn Tag – The Weight of Bisexual Fetishisation
By Rahima Bhatti “Aren’t you a bit young for that girls?” A middle-aged man smirks at me at age 15,
1988, Section 28 and Its Lasting Unwanted Legacy
Illustration by Madeline HowellBy Sarah Belger In 1988, British Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher banned the ÔÇÿpromotion of homosexuality’ by
Amber Heard – The ‘Untrustworthy’ Woman
words by: Elly Savva *TW // Domestic violence: This piece talks about details of abuse that may be triggering for
“I am essentially trapped” – How LGBT+ Students Are Holding on During Lockdown
Words by Kate WaldockArtwork by Kate Waldock Away from family and without the worry of parents and siblings prejudice, University
Interview: Conor Leach on ÔÇÿSequin in a Blue Room.’
By Cynthia Vera Appearing in his first film, fresh faced Conor Leach is quietly fascinating at the film’s core. Sequin
Review: Sequin in a Blue Room
By Cynthia Vera A heart-warming debut from director Van Grisnven, ÔÇÿSequin in a Blue Room’ is a queer thriller that
A Look Back on IRIS 2019 | Film Festival Review
by Tabitha Jukes Another year, another Iris comes and goes and, being my first, it certainly won’t be my last.
Kinky Boots | Theatre Review
By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Before last night, all I knew about Kinky Boots was that it’s already
The Bi Life: A Long Time Coming
By Meg Sharma The many successful years of shows like Love Island, Take Me Out, and Ex on the Beach
Queer and Now
Poppy Jennings In the wake of another incredible Pride Month, society is left with both positive and negative questions about
Corporations and Pride: helping the cause or helping themselves?
Bethany Griffiths Students at Cardiff University, and the creator and editor of Fruitcake Magazine, Jamie Windust, have their say on
IRIS PRIZE SHORT FILM REVIEW: We Love Moses
During my time at the Iris Prize Festival I was lucky enough to be able to see a few of
IRIS PRIZE SHORT FILM REVIEW: ‘One Summer’
During my time at the Iris Prize Festival, I was lucky enough to be able to see a few of
IRIS PRIZE REVIEW: Prom King, 2010
The LGBTQ+ narrative in cinema is one that comes with a rather complicated history. From ÔÇÿBrokeback Mountain‘ right up to
Preview: Iris Prize 2016
This year, the Iris Prize celebrates their 10th anniversary and the milestone of becoming a BAFTA recognised A list festival.
Do We Need Pride? LGBT+
Do we need Pride? Is it a Party or a Protest? February is a busy month for most students. Exams
Your Stories: LGBT+
We’ve watched as celebrities have taken the plunge, willingly or not, and have come out to millions of people. Ellen
History In The Making
In celebration of LGBT+ History Month, Quench Music take you through some of the community’s most influential musical figureheads FRANK
Review: Pride
A lot of people will be pleasantly surprised by the film ÔÇÿPride’. If you’re looking for a pick up from