40th BFI FLARE: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival: “Beyond the Fire – The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer” Review

Japan is one of those societies where discussions about sexuality have traditionally remained private. However, the country has made visible progress in LGBTQ+ awareness in recent years; local partnership systems now exist in dozens of prefectures, Pride celebrations are held in cities across the country, and public discussion around marriage equality continues to grow. Yet…

XLOV Deliver Heart and Heat at Troxy in London – Concert Review

Even before XLOV stepped on stage, Troxy already felt alive; the venue was packed top to bottom, and rightfully so. The evening opened with a series of dance cover stages, a mix of young dancers interpreting familiar choreography. When XLOV finally appeared, Troxy was the perfect home for them. The spacious layout worked to their…