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Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibees Pride to represent the Club at Pride Edinburgh 2025
The Hibernian supporters' group Hibees Pride will represent the Club at Pride Edinburgh 2025. Hibees Pride formed in 2022 and have remained an integral part in keeping Easter Road a safe and inclusive place for all supporters. The supporter-led group have twice been represented at the Proud Scotland Awards, which honour those who champion diversity and inclusion in the nation within the LGBTQI+ community. In 2023, Hibees Pride were nominated in the Charity/Group Initiative category, before being shortlisted in the Sports and Recreation Award in 2024. Since their formation, the inclusive group have consistently challenged various issues on homophobia in football and have engaged in discussions on national TV and radio, always representing the values of Hibernian FC and promoting an inclusivity for all in the sport. The group have continually worked closely with the Club across many issues and topics, while also taking part in key activations – such as season ticket campaigns and kit launches. Pride Edinburgh is Scotland's longest running celebration of diversity, and has continued to grow at a great rate as it celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The event, which is Scotland's national LGBT festival, features a march and a community-focused festival that allows organisations, activists and individuals to represent their culture and themselves. Hibees Pride representative, and Hibernian FC Supporters' Panel member, Julie Cuthbertson commented: 'Our group has continued to progress since its inception in 2022 and the upcoming Pride Edinburgh march is another opportunity for Hibees Pride to let the wider LGBTQIA+ community know that our group, with the support of the club, is committed to making football a positive experience for all. 'While Pride is always a celebration of the rich diversity in our community, its history is also deeply rooted in taking a stand against the discrimination, abuse and violence that we continue to experience. 'This year feels more important than any other year in recent times, as some of the rights that our community have fought so hard to achieve are being wound back, here in Scotland and further afield.' The march will take place on Saturday 21 June. More information on the event, and how you can join Hibees Pride for the march, is available across Hibees Pride's social media channels. Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
01-06-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Moment Edinburgh man approaches group on train and makes 'shocking' comments
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh marketing director and LGBTQ+ activist was allegedly the subject of shocking homophobic abuse just hours after winning an inclusivity award. Jamie Love, CEO of marketing agency Monumental and Pride Edinburgh's marketing director, was on the way home from Glasgow on Saturday night when an 'aggressive' passenger boarded. According to Jamie, the individual immediately began touching his hair and irritating his colleagues on the train to Edinburgh. Jamie says the man's behaviour soon escalated when he repeatedly called him a "fa**ot". One of his female then confronted the man and has since posted a clip of him on TikTok. Jamie, while onboard, alerted police to the abuse as the man got off at Falkirk. British Transport Police officers were waiting at Edinburgh Waverley and spoke to Jamie and his colleagues about the incident. The abuse has since been described as "quite shocking" by Jamie, who added how it was "quite sad" considering hours earlier he won the Impact Award at the Proud Scotland Awards in recognition of its contribution to the LGBTQ+ community. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Jamie claims the attack was unprovoked and he was targeted for his perceived sexuality and presentation. Jamie said: "The most jarring part is the irony - being recognised for creating safer spaces and driving inclusion, only to be targeted for who I am hours later. It's a sobering reminder of how far we still have to go. No one should have to experience hate for simply existing. "I've never been in a position where I've had to call the police so it's quite sad. The guy got on as three of us were sat at a table but the train was packed. "He got on and immediately went to touch my hair. I said please don't touch me and his friend was trying to push him away. He then started getting aggressive, it was chaos. "That's when the slurs started and he started picking on a colleague of mine. It's weird going from a diversity awards night to that in a matter of hours. It's quite shocking." British Transport Police were approached for comment.
Glasgow Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The Corset Club in Glasgow city centre wins top award
The Corset Club, based in the city centre, won Venue of the Year at the Proud Scotland Awards - which celebrates those who champion diversity and inclusion throughout Scotland. READ NEXT: Football club attended by Premier League star says pitch costs have 'easily doubled' The prestigious accolade recognises excellence in guest experience, entertainment, and community impact. (Image: Image provided by The Corset Club) Callum Raymond Young, director of The Corset Club, said: "This award is a true honour — it recognises everything we stand for. We simply couldn't have achieved this without our incredible team. "Every person involved puts so much passion into what we do. This win is for them, and for the performers and creatives who continue to support and inspire us. "The best is yet to come." READ NEXT: Major American pop star coming to OVO Hydro in Glasgow The cocktail lounge and show bar took over the former Jacobean Corsetry building on Virginia Street in 2024. The popular spot runs drag events alongside cabaret, karaoke and quiz nights. For more information about The Corset Club, visit
Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire entertainer's delight after being shortlisted for Proud Scotland Award
Garry King has been a main driving force behind Lanarkshire Pride events A drag artist entertainer and actor from Wishaw is amongst the finalists in this year's Proud Scotland Awards. The awards celebrate those who champion diversity and inclusion throughout Scotland by recognising the outstanding work and commitment of individuals and organisations within and supportive of the LGBTQI+ community in Scotland. Garry King, who has been at the forefront of organising Lanarkshire Pride events over the last few years has been nominated in the Performer/Entertainer of the Year 2025 category. The category recognises an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the entertainment industry. Garry is in exalted company with seasoned entertainment duo Robert and May Miller also among the finalists. The others shortlisted in the category are Shut Up and King!, Daz Alexander (Venus Guytrap), Doctor Bonk, and Graham Irving Cole. Garry said: 'The public voting was open for a few weeks and I was nominated and I think it's those with the most votes that are chosen then a panel of judges decide who goes through to the finals shortlist. 'I think it's quite cool that I'm one of those who has received all those votes. It's obviously recognition for all the work I've been doing for Lanarkshire Pride and Glasgow Pride, and for my performances every week that I've been doing around the country. We're educating people as well as entertaining them. It's nice as there are so many performers, especially in Glasgow. 'Robert and May Miller are two of my best friends and have been going for about 40 years, they've been so successful and I'm up against them. It's crazy because they've been performing for longer than I've been alive. 'It sounds like such a Miss America answer but I think you've already achieved something with everybody nominating you. To be recognised is massive. 'I'm going along to the awards with a group of people and some of them have been nominated in different categories. And you get to meet people from other parts of Scotland who have been nominated. 'It's nice hearing about everything that's happening around the country, especially with protecting people's rights, with everything that's happening just now. 'And people get the chance to enjoy themselves and express themselves.' The awards night will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Argyle Street, Glasgow on Saturday, May 31. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
