Gay Times

Gay Times (stylized in all caps), also known as GAY TIMES Magazine and as GT, is a UK-based LGBTQ+ media brand established in 1984.[2] Originally a magazine for gay and bisexual men, the company now includes content for the LGBTQ+ community across a number of outlets, including a monthly digital magazine,[3] a website updated daily with news and culture content, and a number of social-media platforms.[4]

For other uses, see Gaytime (disambiguation).
GAY TIMES
Cover of the December 2021 issue, featuring Bimini Bon-Boulash
CategoriesLGBTQ+
FrequencyOnline[1]
FormatDigital and social
Founded1984 (1984)
CompanyGay Times Ltd
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inLondon, England
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.gaytimes.co.uk
ISSN0950-6101

Publication and content

GAY TIMES Magazine is published digitally each month in the United Kingdom and distributed globally,[5] and includes interviews, fashion, news, features, music, film, style and travel. GAY TIMES also features an online site[6] as well as social promotion channels[7] under the brand name.

The magazine is published by GAY TIMES Ltd. The current CEO of GAY TIMES Ltd. is Tag Warner,[8] who was appointed in January 2019.[9] The magazine ceased print publication in September 2021 and now releases a digital issue each month via the GAY TIMES app, Apple News+, Readly and other popular digital publication providers.[1] The current editorial director of GAY TIMES is Lewis Corner.[10]

Amplify by GAY TIMES is a monthly digital cover story which focuses on emerging talent and community conversations.[11] It was created in January 2019.

In September 2021, GAY TIMES became the first LGBTQ+ publication to pass a million followers on Instagram.[12]

ELEVATE by GAY TIMES and Apple Music is a collaboration between the companies with the aim to support and platform emerging LGBTQ+ music talent.[13] Previous ELEVATE artists include Arlo Parks, Rina Sawayama, Victoria Monét and Hope Tala.

The organisation hosts GAY TIMES Honours, an annual awards show celebrating figures in and beyond the LGBTQ+ community for their contributions.[14] Previous winners include the cast of Heartstopper, Sir Ian McKellen, Pabllo Vittar, Honey Dijon, Kylie Minogue, Tom Daley and akt.[15] This began in 2017.[16]

Amplifund is a philanthropic initiative founded by GAY TIMES in partnership with GiveOut.[17] It launched in June 2019 and raises money for global LGBTQ+ communities in countries where LGBTQ+ people face daily challenges. It has supported LGBTQ+ people in Jamaica, Iraq, and Armenia, among other territories.

See also

References
  1. Maurice, Emma Powys (17 September 2021). "Gay Times ends print magazine after nearly 50 years". Pink News. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  2. "gay Times Mission Statement". Linkedin. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  3. "Welcome to the all-new GAYTIMES.co.uk". Gay Times. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  4. "Outright 2006 Helps Brands Communicate Effectively with Gay Britain". GAY to Z and Out Now Diva and Gay Times Readers Surveys. 27 March 2007.
  5. Stephen Brewer (18 June 2007). The Unofficial Guide to England. John Wiley & Sons. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-470-05225-9. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  6. "Gay Times". Gay Times. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  7. "GAY TIMES (@gaytimes)". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  8. Simon Gwynn (10 January 2019). "Gay Times appoints 24-year-old Tag Warner as new CEO". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  9. Rachel Deeley (10 January 2019). "Power Moves | Gay Times Announces CEO, Sephora Americas Names CEO". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  10. "Changes to the editorial team at Gay Times". Response Source.
  11. "Amplify by GAY TIMES". GAY TIMES.
  12. "GAY TIMES (@gaytimes)".
  13. "Gay Times launches 'Elevate' programme for emerging LGBTQ artists". Musically.
  14. "Honours Category". Gay Times. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  15. "GAY TIMES Honours 500 winners". 21 November 2019.
  16. "GAY TIMES HONOURS 500 | Pocketmags.com". pocketmags.com. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  17. "Supporting LGBQI media activism worldwide". June 2019.
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