InConversation with Queer Britain and TimeOut London
Join us for an engaging conversation on LGBTQ+ activism through the decades. From the first Pride march in London in 1972 to the ongoing efforts of today, the LGBTQ+ movement has been at the forefront of promoting equality, challenging injustice, and creating a more inclusive world for all.
During this inspiring talk, you'll hear from an incredible panel of activists who will share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
Come be part of the dialogue, reflect on the progress made, and explore the work that still lies ahead.
Meet Our Panelists:
Lisa Power
Lisa is a lifelong campaigner on LGBTQ+ rights and HIV. Co-founder of Stonewall, she spent 14 years volunteering with helpline Switchboard LGBT+ and 17 years working for Terrence Higgins Trust, culminating as Policy Director.
As Secretary-General of the International Lesbian & Gay Association she was the first out queer person to speak on our rights at the UN in New York and continues to support grass roots organisations across the world and in the UK.
Author of a history of the London Gay Liberation Front, she was historical advisor to the acclaimed series "It's A Sin"
Lewis Corner
Lewis Corner has been Head of Website Content Strategy at Time Out since January 2025, collaborating with content teams worldwide to drive innovative ideas and strategic direction. Before that, Lewis was SVP Global Content/Editorial Director at GAY TIMES and Music Editor at Digital Spy. In 2023 he was named Editor of the Year (Consumer Media) at the PPA Awards and won Editorial Team of the Year at The Drum Online Media Awards and British Media Awards in 2022.
Shivani Dave
Shivani is a broadcaster, driven by a passion for writing creatively to tell stories to inspire and build community, whether that’s speaking to millions on TV and radio, at festivals or through viral TikToks. They have their own show on Virgin Radio in the UK and present the Pride Vibes breakfast show (Ireland). They are also a regular commentator on cultural and creative issues across mainstream news and politics, having appeared on Good Morning Britain, Sky News, BBC channels, Talk TV, and more.
They have been included in the Radio Academy’s 30 Under 30, the Attitude 101 Honours List, twice named British LGBT+ Award Top 10 Broadcaster, and shortlisted as a British Podcast Awards Rising Star. This is in addition to awards from the ARIAS and British Podcast Awards for winning team projects.
They studied physics at the University of Nottingham and completed an MSc at Imperial College London. That passion led them to a varied and exciting career as a performer and artist. They are currently an Artist practitioner in residence at the University of London, School of Advanced Study.
Andrew Given
Andrew is the Chief Executive of Queer Britain, the national LGBTQ+ museum, based in Kings Cross, London. A self-described queer history nerd, Andrew is leading the museum into its next phase, from start-up organisation into becoming established as a leading cultural institution in the UK.
His previous roles include English National Opera, Hampstead Theatre, and the National Youth Music Theatre. He is Deputy Chair of Tara Theatre, a company championing South Asian voices and artists, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a Global Arts Leadership Fellow with the DeVos Institute in Washington DC. Before working in the arts, Andrew taught KS3, GCSE and A-level music within secondary schools in Liverpool and London.