Entertainment

LGBT Rock fans are in for a treat this summer, lesbian fronted alt rock band "Kenelis" will be performing at SEVEN of this year’s major Pride events including Brimingham, Brighton and Cardiff Prides.

Kenelis describe themselves as combination of grunge, punk and anthemic shoegaze all fused together in a big pot of rock! Comparisons have included the raw angst of Hole, vulnerability of Placebo and diversity of Radiohead.  Kenelis have shared the stage with the likes of Reuben, Hundred Reasons, Your Codename is: Milo, Fightstar, Ghost of a Thousand and The Levellers (Mark Chadwick).  Due to the success of last summer’s Pride performances at London Pride (women’s stage), Nottingham pride and Brighton Student Pride, word has quickly spread about Kenelis and this has generated an exciting buzz on the LGBT scene.

Read more: Lesbian Fronted Band on UK Pride Tour

The intriguing and beautiful drama THE END OF LOVE, is available to rent and buy on 7th June 2010, RRP £15.99 courtesy of Network Releasing.

This is the second feature by young Hong Kong director Simon Chung, and it tells the story of a young gay man and his rite of passage. 

Ming is an attractive young gay man living a hedonistic yet precarious life of drugs and partying in Hong Kong. After an overdose, his secret identity as a male prostitute is revealed to his partner, who is furious and ends the relationship. Ming is transferred to a Christian rehabilitation camp. While in the camp, he works hard and comes clean with both is addiction and also comes to terms with his past and himself. On his release, Ming is determined to live a “good” life – but the past does have a most unpleasant habit of coming back to haunt you… 

Read more: The End of Love

Acclaimed documentary SUDDENLY, LAST WINTER is available to rent and buy on 7th June 2010, RRP £12.99 courtesy of Network Releasing. This is a critically acclaimed, intelligent documentary that delves into the shocking truth of contemporary Italy’s sexual intolerance. 

In February 2007, the shared private life of Gustav Hofer and Luca Ragazzi was turned upside down: the Italian government had presented a draft law that acknowledged the legal rights of unmarried and gay couples, prompting a tidal wave of ferocious homophobia throughout Italy. The Vatican and the conservatives challenged the legalisation of civil unions, insisting that the end of morality and “family” would be the inevitable outcome should homosexuality be tolerated and further indulged. 

Read more: Italy’s Sexual Intolerance Exposed in New Film

Hot Australian electro power-pop duo 'Frequent People' are back in the UK to launch their powerful dance crossover single 'Superhero'.

Playing exclusively at the Camden Barfly on Friday June 4th with complimentary supports from electro/experimental bands 'Dead Social Club' and 'The Welcome Committee'this promises to be a fantastic night of dance/pop grooves blended seamlessly with rock and indie elements and a large dose of electronica!

The brainchild of Natski and long-time multi-instrumentalist collaborator Chass Guthrie, Frequent People have produced a ground-breaking album that bounds through the realms of contemporary pop.

Read more: Superhero Single Launch

More than forty years have passed since the decriminalization of homosexuality in the UK, however a survey by the free gay dating website ManCentral.com reveals that 61% of gay and bisexual men feel unable to kiss in public.

Whilst there are unwritten rules within society that govern when and where anyone should engage in an intimate moment with their partner, the research shows that gay and bisexual men are ten times more likely to feel oppressed than their heterosexual counterparts.

According to the ManCentral a staggering 61% of the gay and bisexual men surveyed felt uncomfortable displaying affection in public fearing retribution from wider society. In stark contrast, an identical survey on a heterosexual dating site showed that just 6% of straight daters would think twice before displaying their affection in public.

Read more: Are You Uncomfortable Kissing In Public?