Actually Gay Men's Chorus

🌑 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. A huge thank you to the superteam that is Musical Director Samuel James-Cousins and Deputy Musical Director Simon Gray for the energy, passion and creativity in music they trust us with every single week. This summer, they lead Actually Gay Men’s Chorus into the shadows with Façade — a powerful new show exploring identity, truth, and the faces we hide. 🎭 📅 Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July 2026 📍 St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton BrightonStMary 🕗 8pm (doors 7:30pm) 🎟 ticketsource.com/agmc 📸 @nickfordphotography #FacadeActuallyXx #AGMC #BehindTheFaçade #BrightonEvents 🌑

Today, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus stands proudly for IDAHOBIT 2026 — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This year’s theme, At the Heart of Democracy, reminds us that equality and freedom must belong to everyone. Join our friends from Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and Rainbow Chorus in protest and song outside Brighton Unitarian Church — alongside Drum and Blaze, leading a powerful Minute of Noise. Bring something loud. Raise your voice. Be heard. Afterwards, gather at The Ledward Centre for food, connection and community, with a buffet provided by Lunch Positive 💜 📆 Sunday 17 May 🕑 1.30pm 📍 Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton ➡️ Afterwards at The Ledward Centre, 2.30pm–5pm #IDAHOBIT2026 #May17 #ActuallyGayMensChorus @idahobitbrightonandhove

🖤 THE FAÇADE HAS CRACKED. And behind it? Something louder. Darker. Bolder. Saturday First Release tickets have officially SOLD OUT. 🔥 Friday is now the only night with limited £18* First Release tickets remaining. This is your warning before the cracks spread wider… 🌑 FAÇADE 📅 Fri 17 & Sat 18 July 2026 ⏰ 8PM 🎟️ ticketsource.com/agmc * Plus booking fee #FacadeActuallyXx #BehindTheFaçade #AGMC #BrightonEvents #GayMensChorus 🎶

30 April 1999, 6.37pm — Admiral Duncan, Soho, London At this moment, we pause to remember. A nail bomb tore through a place of safety and belonging, targeting our community with hate. Three lives were taken, dozens more forever changed — but a community was never broken. We remember Andrea Dykes, Nik Moore & John Light. 💔 We honour those who survived, and all who were affected. As Actually Gay Men's Chorus we stand with our wider community in a legacy of resilience, unity, and pride. We will not tolerate hate. We will not be divided. We continue to stand, to sing, and to fight against those who seek to harm us. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This evening, our siblings at Diversity Choir will be taking part in a Soho Act of Remembrance in Old Compton Street. 🕯 Always remembered. Never forgotten. #AdmiralDuncan #NeverForget #WeStandTogether #NoPlaceForHate #WithLoveActuallyXx 📸 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans History Month UK

🌑 **This is the moment… step inside.** 🎭✨ 🎟 Tickets are now on sale for Façade, the brand new summer show from Actually Gay Men’s Chorus. What do we choose to show the world… and what do we keep hidden? This July, experience a powerful exploration of identity—where the lines between truth and performance begin to blur. Inspired by the tension of Jekyll and Hyde, Façade takes you on an emotional journey through music that is uplifting, intimate, and quietly unsettling. 📅 Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July 2026 📍 St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton 🕗 8:00pm (doors 7:30pm) 🎟 The first 50 tickets for each night are just £18* 🎟 Then £20 | £22 on the door (if available) *plus booking fee 👉 Book now: ticketsource.com/agmc 🌑 When the façade begins to crack… who will you become? #AGMC #BehindTheFaçade #BrightonEvents #FacadeActuallyXx 🌑

🎭✨ Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10am! ✨🎭 Get ready for Actually Gay Men’s Chorus’ summer show, “Façade” 🌑 — a powerful new production exploring identity, truth, and the parts of ourselves we keep hidden. Join us for an evening of music, storytelling and raw honesty, as we journey through the many versions of who we are—those we show the world, and those we’re still discovering. Expect moments that are uplifting, reflective, and deeply moving. 📅 Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July 2026 📍 St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton 🕗 8:00pm (doors 7:30pm) 🎟 First Release Tickets: £18* (limited to the first 50 per night!) 🎟 Second Release: £20* | On the Door: £22 (if available) *Subject to booking fee 👀 Keep an eye on your inbox (or head to ticketsource.com/agmc at 10am Thursday) to secure the best seats first. Don’t miss the show where the line between who we are—and who we hide—begins to blur 🌑 and the self we keep hidden doesn’t always stay in the dark.

🎭✨ Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am! ✨🎭 Get ready for **Façade 🌑**, the brand new summer show from Actually Gay Men’s Chorus. What do we choose to show the world… and what do we keep hidden? This July, step into a powerful and deeply human exploration of identity—where the versions of ourselves we present, protect, and barely understand begin to collide. Inspired by the tension of *Jekyll and Hyde*, **Façade** moves between light and shadow, performance and truth… and asks what happens when the façade starts to crack. Across two unforgettable evenings, expect a striking mix of music—uplifting, intimate, and quietly unsettling—that will stay with you long after the final note. 📅 Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July 2026 📍 St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton 🕗 8:00pm (doors 7:30pm) 🎟 First Release Tickets: £18* (limited to the first 50 per night) 🎟 Then £20 | £22 on the door (if available) *Subject to booking fee ⏰ Be ready at 10am. The first release won’t last long. 🌑 When the moment comes… will you step inside? #AGMC #BehindTheFaçade #BrightonEvents #FacadeActuallyXx 🌑

🎭✨ Exciting news! Thursday at 10am tickets go on sale for Façade 🌑 — Actually Gay Men’s Chorus’ powerful summer show. What do we choose to show the world… and what do we keep hidden? ⏰ 10am | Thursday 30 April 🎟 ticketsource.com/agmc Be ready. #AGMC #BehindTheFaçade #BrightonEvents #FacadeActuallyXx 🌑

VARIOUS VOICES 2030 – LAUNCH WORKSHOP Today we began something special. Together with our friends and co-hosts Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and Rainbow Chorus, we held our launch workshop for Various Voices 2030 — right here in Brighton. This isn’t just a festival we’re hosting. It’s a city-wide collaboration. A shared vision. A celebration of friendship, community, and connection in full voice. We’re preparing to welcome the LEGATO choir family from across Europe, with over 4,500 performers bringing music, energy, and joy to our streets, venues, and seafront — and creating real impact for local businesses across Brighton & Hove. Today we started asking the big questions: ✨ What would make this feel electric? ✨ How do we bring others with us? ✨ What will we each contribute to make it happen? And this is just the beginning. Brighton 2030: Sing. Connect. Inspire. The journey has begun. #WithLoveActuallyXx @variousvoiceschoirfestival @actuallygmc @brightongmc @rainbowchorus @mayorofbrightonandhove #VariousVoicesBrighton2030 @legatochoirs

Actually Gay Men’s Chorus is a proud ally of our trans, non-binary and gender-diverse siblings. On International Trans Day of Visibility, we celebrate trans lives, voices, and contributions—while recognising that visibility is still an act of courage in a world where hate and division are on the rise. As a gay men’s chorus, our roots are in community, resistance, and expression. We exist because others fought to be seen and heard—and that same fight continues today for trans people. Our art is built on inclusion, empathy, and telling stories that matter. Standing with our trans siblings isn’t optional—it’s fundamental to who we are. There is no LGB without the T. Our histories are intertwined, our struggles connected, and our futures stronger when we stand together. When one part of our community is under attack, we all have a responsibility to speak up, show up, and sing louder. Today, and every day, we stand united—for visibility, for dignity, and for love. #internationaltransdayofvisibility #itdov2026 #proudallies #WithLoveActuallyXx

Today we celebrate the heavenly birthday of our much-loved friend and patron, Jason Sutton — our forever Miss Jason. 💙 Famous for not taking himself too seriously, he gave us: The false starts. The dramatic resets. The unforgettable: “One Night Only… STOP THE MUSIC… One Night Only!” He had us laughing, cheering, and holding our breath — sometimes all at once. Jason threw himself into every role with gusto. He was “The Blue Fairy” in our very first Disney Medley, a performance full of sparkle and mischief ✨. He brought his own unique flair as Agnetha in our ABBA Medley, and showed his true performance power — out of his wig and heels, authentic and with a hint of vulnerability — for our show “Bring on the Men.” Every role was a chance for him to shine, make us laugh, and remind us what magic a stage can hold. Behind the sparkle, Jason had a serious heart. He raised thousands for local and LGBTQ+ causes, and as a proud patron of The Sussex Beacon, he championed people living with HIV and worked to reduce stigma. Jason is a much-missed pillar of our Actually “logical family” — the one whose laughter, heart, and spirit still shapes every note we sing. Happy Birthday, Jason. One Night Only… but unforgettable forever. 🎶✨ 🕯 📸 @michiels.hugo

Actually Gay Men’s Chorus has reaffirmed its long‑standing commitment to LGBTQ+ solidarity and community care by mobilising members and supporters to aid Knight Support CIO, a frontline homelessness charity in Brighton. You can dive into the full story and read more stories that matter, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and sharing them with honesty and heart on our website▶️ 🎉Scene has officially returned to print to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month!🌈🎉📰 The Spring 2026 issue marks a significant moment for Scene: its first printed edition since the pandemic. From Manchester to Belfast, London to Edinburgh, Scene is once again something you can hold in your hands. Visit▶️/scene-spots to find venues in the real world from LGBTQ+ bars and pubs to cafés, community hubs and cultural spaces-where you can read Scene on site or buy a copy. These spaces help keep independent LGBTQ+ journalism visible, accessible and rooted in local communities. Scene Spots also highlights Pride City Angels members-venues and organisations that have made a commitment to creating safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people. All profits will be reinvested to enhance Scene and to support @pridecommunityfoundation 's grant pots. Prefer online shopping? Grab your copy▶️ #communitynews #actuallygaymenschorus #knightsupport #queerjournalism #frombrightonwithlove