Circuit Breakers: Trans Representation in Electronic Music The ever-evolving genre of electronic is a hive of experimentation and welcomes all

Originally published in print December 2020. Trans representation is slowly seeping into mainstream music. Don’t get me wrong, there is still an awful long way to go, particularly when it comes to non-binary and genderqueer representation. Although the world of … Continue reading Circuit Breakers: Trans Representation in Electronic Music The ever-evolving genre of electronic is a hive of experimentation and welcomes all

Teeling Uncovers Irish LGBT Pride A timely photography exhibition designed to counter LGBT invisibility

 Uncover, photographer Brian Teeling’s new exhibition, is consciously rooted within the cultural context of a new Ireland, an Ireland that is more socially progressive than ever before. This Ireland voted for marriage equality in 2015 and to repeal the eighth amendment … Continue reading Teeling Uncovers Irish LGBT Pride A timely photography exhibition designed to counter LGBT invisibility

J. K. Rowling & the TERF Receipts Delete your account.

I’ve written before about my frustration with J.K. Rowling’s white-washed, cishet-centric world view, and her performative allyship to the disenfranchised. The self-congratulatory liberal politics she’s expressed have always faded when her billionaire’s bottom line was in question, or when one … Continue reading J. K. Rowling & the TERF Receipts Delete your account.

Born This Gay: Queer Artists Representing in the Music Industry Uplifting, inspirational, and fantastically cool, these are some queer artists you should be listening to.

When you think of queer musicians, you may think of the queens of pop that have always been at the very top of the Pride playlist like Gaga, Britney, and Madonna. Yes, they are icons and will always remain beloved … Continue reading Born This Gay: Queer Artists Representing in the Music Industry Uplifting, inspirational, and fantastically cool, these are some queer artists you should be listening to.

“Call Me By Your Name” – review The lingering cinematography focuses on the nuances of teenage love, muddled complexities of sexuality and, of course, an infamous peach scene.

●●●●● “Is it better to speak or die?” Elio is on the cusp of becoming an adult. Whilst he is book-smart and obviously older than his years, Elio’s emotional maturity and inability to distract himself from the presence of Oliver … Continue reading “Call Me By Your Name” – review The lingering cinematography focuses on the nuances of teenage love, muddled complexities of sexuality and, of course, an infamous peach scene.

"Moonlight" (2016)

Queer Relationships in Film “We could only express ourselves indirectly, just as people on the screen... we were in the closet."

  For any member of a marginalised group, searching for representations of oneself in pop culture can be a lonely experience. For people who identify as queer, they have never been entirely invisible in film. However, the representations of homosexual … Continue reading Queer Relationships in Film “We could only express ourselves indirectly, just as people on the screen… we were in the closet.”

God’s Own Country – Review Francis Lee’s film is the best love story you’ll see this year.

●●●●● In a remote part of Yorkshire, Johnny Saxby (Josh O’Connor) works on a livestock farm with his father, Martin (Ian Hart), and his grandmother (Gemma Jones). As Martin is recovering from a stroke, they hire an extra pair of … Continue reading God’s Own Country – Review Francis Lee’s film is the best love story you’ll see this year.

The World of Lesbian Art Putting the words “lesbian” and “artist” together is a political gesture, acknowledging a historically marginalised group’s ability to independently create.

Contrary to what traditional art history courses imply, lesbians have existed and contributed to the visual art world for centuries and continue to do so today. Like artists of any other sexuality, they have painted, drawn, sculpted, and photographed their … Continue reading The World of Lesbian Art Putting the words “lesbian” and “artist” together is a political gesture, acknowledging a historically marginalised group’s ability to independently create.

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The Power of Wow: Interview with XNTHONY "The Power of Wow" explores the idea of the desperation to be liked, heteronormativity in a post marriage equality age, and fake authenticity.

Fresh from a successful run of the hit show DOUZE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, XNTHONY (Anthony Keigher) is back in Ireland and ready to debut a new show at Dublin Fringe Festival this month. Since 2010, XNTHONY has been working … Continue reading The Power of Wow: Interview with XNTHONY “The Power of Wow” explores the idea of the desperation to be liked, heteronormativity in a post marriage equality age, and fake authenticity.