GAY TIMES

During its 40th anniversary year, GAY TIMES announces the launch of wax Talent Management, the dedicated agency for LGBTQ+ talent & beyond. Continuing to champion LGBTQ+ representation and diverse voices, GT moves into the talent management space to amplify the careers of a select roster of LGBTQ+ talent. wax by GT offers full-service talent management in a variety of sectors, with initial roster signings due to be announced soon. To find out more visit wax-talent.com 🔗 Read our full article on the announcement here 👇https://lnkd.in/eUtPdjw3

Are LGBTQIA+ stories too risky to be seen on screen? As excited as many of us were (myself included) about Inside Out 2, the recent controversy over Pixar reportedly making the film “less gay” leaves a troubling mark. The more I think about this, the more I realise that being inclusive is not actually a “complicated” policy. It’s not about ticking boxes or appeasing critics—it’s about showing the world as it truly is. LGBTQIA+ people, our relationships, and our families are real. They exist in everyday life. So what exactly is there to “tone down”? Representation can be life-changing for young people—especially LGBTQIA+ youth who are able to see themselves reflected on screen and feel like they belong in the world. True representation means telling stories that don’t treat identities as a “risk” but as a normal, celebrated part of the human experience. In my latest article for GAY TIMES , I dive into what this controversy means for the future of LGBTQIA+ storytelling in mainstream media, and why we need to keep pushing for more inclusive and real representation. A massive thank you to Just Like Us for giving me the chance to write this piece! https://lnkd.in/e3xfynxX #LGBTQIA #RepresentationMatters #Inclusion

As we swiftly head into the winter months, I wanted to reflect on a few of the fantastic magazine covers we released over the summer months at GAY TIMES. It is a pleasure to share these simply *iconic* shoots across five social media platforms to over 4 million followers. From capturing on-set BTS content to managing the cover rollout and liaising with talent's PR. Launching a magazine cover to such a huge audience can be daunting, but the response is always so rewarding. Our October cover, starring Heartstopper’s Joe Locke and Jenny Walser, saw staggering numbers. It received over 280,000 likes and 2.3 million views - one of the highest engagements in GAY TIMES’ history! Huge congratulations to our fantastic editorial team who raise the bar every month, and as always Jack Rowe for excellent cover designs. Head to @gaytimes for all social coverage.

On the November cover of GAY TIMES Magazine, we present Romy as photographed by her wife Vic Lentaigne. The musician reflects on her queer clubbing origins and the refreshing boost in sapphic representation wrought by this summer’s so-called ‘lesbian renaissance’. Music remains a major focus throughout the issue. Isobel Van Dyke speaks to bisexual breakout music star Doechii ahead of her tour, whilst E.R. Pulgar speaks to Latin Core favourite MJ Nebreda about non-binary identity and queering El Movimiento. The latest issue also explores Polyamory, gay and bisexual male sexuality on screen, and Sukeban: London’s first all-female Japanese wrestling team. Read the new issue out today: https://linktr.ee/gaytimes

Heartstopper stars Joe Locke and Jenny Walser grace the new issue of GAY TIMES Magazine 📸 The duo go deep on the third season of Heartstopper and discuss how their characters develop and support one another in the forthcoming episodes. We also explore how Heartstopper can help us tap into the importance of chosen family, why Sex In The City’s Charlotte York deserves her own latent queer awakening and the intertwined histories of porn and gaming. Read the new issue today: https://linktr.ee/gaytimes #magazine #magazinecover

R&B star Kehlani and actor-musician Ben Platt cover the new issue of GAY TIMES Magazine 📸 This August issue falls in the midst of the Paris 2024 Olympics, and though we’re all passionate about queer and trans inclusion in sport, and will fight any bans which try to suppress trans athletes’ right to participate, the only “games” mentioned in this issue is the 1989 video game Caper in the Castro. Instead of sports, you’ll find singer-songwriter Kehlani open up about finding gender euphoria on and off the stage, defiantly speaking her mind and her full-throttle new album, CRASH. Our second cover star is Ben Platt. The Broadway legend discusses his queer love album Honeymind, the status of his “chaotic” Netflix series The Politician and how he got to “kiss Superman”. Read the new issue out today: https://linktr.ee/gaytimes

it’s always fun seeing your work out in public ✨ last month saw GAY TIMES and Sunglass Hut team up again for a second year of ‘Every Shade of Me’ - celebrating queerness, regardless of how it’s framed 🕶️ this time we shared the campaign in store front windows for all to see, including below in Covent Garden 👀 let’s keep reminding brands that Pride is not just a month, so that we can further celebrate, work with and support the queer community all year round.

As Pride Month comes to an end, so does my first year at GAY TIMES! From part-time freelancer to full-time member of staff, I've had the opportunity to work on a number of exciting and rewarding projects. A few highlights... ☎️ Celebrating 50 years of Switchboard - National LGBTQ+ Support Line with Hollie Wong: https://lnkd.in/etf_svYU 🎬 Editing Sam Damshenas' wonderful interviews: https://lnkd.in/eSUXe5wx 📸 Going behind the scenes at cover shoots with Phebe Barnum-Bobb: https://lnkd.in/e_5tN7CT 👀 Making viral content: https://lnkd.in/eKsJ6Uqz 🤠 Producing LGBTQ+ history explainers: https://lnkd.in/eAbXcM9H After hitting the ground running last July, our TikTok following has grown by 90k, our YouTube content has seen 3.5 million views and our Facebook videos have gained over 950k engagements. Thank you to the incredible GT team for trusting me to own this strand of content – I'm excited to see where it goes next! Happy Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️

Pride in London’s theme this year is about celebrating the power and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to this city: WE ARE EVERYWHERE.🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ It’s about embracing our authenticity and driving change!✨ It’s about solidarity and standing up for our fundamental rights at a time when our community, and particularly our trans and non-binary siblings, are under constant attack. 📆As a reminder, tomorrow, Sunday 23rd June we’ll host the Pride in London Human Rights Forum in partnership with The University of Westminster. Join us for a conversation with renowned LGBTQ+ Human Rights experts. Find all details, and reserve your free seat, here: lnkd.in/emBQZgR7 #PrideInLondon #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+

I had the absolute privilege of listening to Joel Kim Booster interview Nymphia Wind for the latest issue of GAY TIMES. They discuss life post-Drag Race and their shared experience as East Asian stars in the spotlight. Read below!