Advertising Media Kit 2026
Born in Brighton, read across the UK.
About Scene
Independent. Not-for-profit. Community-rooted.
Started in 1993 as The Queer Guide, Scene Magazine has been at the heart of LGBTQ+ life in Brighton and Hove for more than 30 years. Born in Brighton, read across the UK: Scene combines trusted journalism with a strong digital presence that reaches an engaged national audience. Scene is published by Pride Community Foundation.
Print edition
A full colour A4 magazine published seasonally. The inaugural print relaunch edition coincides with LGBTQ+ History Month 2026, with the Pride edition following in summer. 2,500 copies per issue, distributed at LGBTQ+ venues and by post.
Digital platform
scenemag.co.uk publishes daily news, features, and culture coverage. 59,636 monthly unique users and 75,373 monthly page views, with a UK-wide audience anchored in Brighton and Hove.
Podcasts
Political by Design is Scene's LGBTQ+ political interview series. Still Here explores community stories and culture. Both reach an engaged listener base across the UK.
The Saturday Scene
A weekly publisher's newsletter delivered every Saturday, combining curated LGBTQ+ headlines with editorial commentary and cultural context. Direct to a loyal, actively engaged subscriber list.
Our audience
An engaged LGBTQ+ readership across the UK and beyond
Scene's readers support brands that show genuine respect and understanding. Our audience spans LGBTQ+ people of all ages, allies, community organisers, artists, and cultural and nightlife audiences.
Facebook audience: age and gender (%)
Website audience by country (% of sessions)
Source: Google Analytics, May 2025–April 2026. GA data reflects consented tracking only and represents a subset of total audience. Country distribution is indicative.
Top cities: Facebook audience
Advertising rates
Where would you like to be seen?
Scene offers advertising across print, digital, newsletter, and audio. Bespoke packages are available for advertisers with fixed budgets or campaign-specific objectives.
| Position | Single issue | 3-issue bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Outside back cover A4, 210 x 297mm + 3mm bleed |
£900 | — |
| Inside front / inside back cover A4, 210 x 297mm + 3mm bleed |
£750 | — |
| Full page A4, 210 x 297mm + 3mm bleed |
£600 | £1,440 Save 20% |
| Half page horizontal 186 x 134mm |
£350 | £840 Save 20% |
| Half page vertical 90.5 x 273mm |
£350 | £840 Save 20% |
| Quarter page vertical 90.5 x 134mm |
£200 | £480 Save 20% |
Artwork: high resolution PDF or JPG at 300dpi. Design assistance available at low cost. Contact team@scenemag.co.uk
All banner positions run sitewide across scenemag.co.uk. Article detail page banners appear only on individual article pages and command a premium rate, as readers are in active reading mode and engagement is measurably higher.
Sitewide positions
Article detail page positions
| Position | Pages | Rate per month |
|---|---|---|
| Top banner 980 x 120px |
Sitewide | £300 |
| Middle banner 980 x 120px |
Sitewide | £250 |
| Bottom banner 980 x 120px |
Sitewide | £180 |
| Top article banner 980 x 120px — above article body |
Article pages | £220 |
| In-article banner 300 x 300px — mid-article |
Article pages | £170 |
| Bottom article banner 980 x 120px — below article body |
Article pages | £200 |
Artwork: high quality JPG at 72dpi. Bespoke print and digital packages available on request.
Listings should be supplied as copy-ready text. Scene reserves the right to edit for length and house style.
Advertorials are produced editorially by Scene's team to the same standard as our own journalism. All content is clearly labelled as advertising. Prices include full editorial production; clients provide a brief, key messages, and any relevant imagery.
Print advertorials
Digital advertorials
Social media promotions
All advertorials are clearly labelled as advertising in line with ASA guidelines. Scene reserves final editorial discretion on style, tone, and placement.
Podcast sponsorship
Reach listeners where they're paying attention
Episode sponsorship includes an opening tagline, a mid-episode advert (host-read or client-supplied audio/video), and brand inclusion in show notes and social promotion.
Political by Design
Scene's LGBTQ+ political interview series. In-depth conversations with politicians, activists, and policy-makers on the issues that matter to the community.
- Opening tagline: "This episode is sponsored by [name]"
- Mid-episode advert, host-read or client-supplied
- Brand mention in show notes and social promotion
Still Here
Community stories and culture from across LGBTQ+ life. Personal, reflective, and deeply rooted in lived experience. A companion to Scene's editorial journalism.
- Opening tagline: "This episode is sponsored by [name]"
- Mid-episode advert, host-read or client-supplied
- Brand mention in show notes and social promotion
Pride Guide
The Official Brighton and Hove Pride Guide 2026
In partnership with Pride Community Foundation, Scene produces the only publication listing all three of Brighton's LGBTQ+ festivals. Distributed freely across the city and available as a digital edition with interactive map.
| Position | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside back cover (full page) | £350 | |
| Inside front or inside back cover (full page) | £250 | |
| Full page | £150 | |
Ad packages combining Pride Guide and Scene Magazine advertising are also available. Official Pride Supporting Event packages available: commit to £1 per head (minimum £500) and receive a full-page advert, event listing on Brighton Pride's website, and social media support through Scene's channels.
Get in touch
Ready to advertise with Scene?
Whether you know exactly what you want or you'd like us to build a bespoke package around your budget and campaign objectives, we'd love to hear from you.
team@scenemag.co.uk