QX Magazine

In the wake of the Orlando shootings and realisation of the fact that 90% of those killed were of the Latin American LGBTQI+ community, it’s a difficult time for a minority group that already faces serious discrimination, both here and in the USA. With factors like Brexit and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign stirring up racism, xenophobia and anti-immigration rhetoric,...

The LGBT community (and allies) is one powerful voice, and here are the numbers to prove it.   #lovewillwin is what I keep telling myself and posting on social media since the devastating Orlando attack targeting the LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning) community. The past few days have been a rollercoaster of emotions for many of us. From initial...

Following the recent Brexit vote, there’s been much ruminating about London becoming independent. I mean, it probably wouldn’t ever happen, but it’s a fun idea, right? And what we all need now is LOTS of fun and laughter. It got me thinking though, imagine a London run by cabaret artists and drag queens. Just for the giggles, here’s how...

It’s Fetish Week time again! Seven days of sexy, sweaty salaciousness for you to discover your naughty side. Or, if you’ve already discovered your naughty side, to REDISCOVER your naughty side! And be even naughtier than last time! YES! Because we’re experts in fetish and fucking (well, some of us are quite wholesome actually – except Stacey in Accounts, she’s...

Lanah P, known to many as Al Pillay, is what we describe here at QX as “A one”. They’re unforgettable. Unignorable. Unapologetic. They are a whirling, turbulent durbish of smashed norms, gender-defying defiance, and underground London glamour! They’re punk, they’re attention-grabbing, disruptive, and formed a part of the cultural zeitgeist that has shaped our gay scene as we know it...

This year, Ku celebrate their 20th birthday! They’ve been with us for twenty alcohol-soaked years! And in that time they’ve established themselves as one of London’s slickest, sassiest, sexiest gay venues! We spoke to owner Gary Henshaw and manager Nieko Strobel about their plans to commemorate their twentieth, including a refurb, a rebrand, and a collaboration with Los Angeles underwear...

Pride means deliriously celebrating diversity in every way possible, and for some, living every moment as human performance art. So, ever heard of an ex-transsexual? You have now – s/he’s writing this column! Yep, I gave sweet, juicy head to endless oestrogen pills, which ruthlessly shrank my cock and ballooned my hips, butt and boobs, but for what? Disillusionment, big-time! Why be surgically...

DSS’ Jacob Aria gives us the lowdown on next Tuesday’s fundraiser for the Pulse Massacre.   Our hearts have been shattered by the horrific act of violence committed against the LGBTIQA+ & Latinx community in Orlando, but as always, we band together with strength and love. On Tuesday June 28th we come together at Dalston Superstore to celebrate the strength and diversity...

Below is a list of all 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre, the worst mass shooting in US history and a devastating attack to the LGBTQI community in both Orlando Florida, as well as world. Vigils worldwide shortly followed, showing our solidarity across the globe. Please take a moment to read over each name and keep them in your...

On Monday June 6th I, a queer man, met with one of my oldest and best friends for dinner and laughed for hours.  On Tuesday June 7th, I helped create another issue of the amazing queer publication I have the privilege to edit. On Wednesday June 8th, I met with my two wonderful queer co-members of our queer comedy group to...