About The Gayly Mirror

The Gayly Mirror is an independent LGBTQ+ digital magazine created from an idea, a passion for journalism and the experience developed by its Chief Editor, Raffa.

Our Story

The story of The Gayly Mirror has its roots in IlPuntoH.com, an Italian LGBTQ+ online magazine through which Raffa began publishing news, stories and information about LGBTQ+ life, culture and current affairs from around the world.

Through IlPuntoH, the project grew to include music and entertainment news, festivals, live coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest, and interviews with LGBTQ+ activists, singers, artists, public figures and politicians. That experience gradually created the foundations for something bigger: an international platform capable of reaching a wider audience and bringing LGBTQ+ stories and perspectives together through a shared language.

That idea became The Gayly Mirror.

Published in English, The Gayly Mirror was created to look beyond geographical boundaries and bring together news, culture, entertainment, music, Pride, Eurovision and stories affecting LGBTQ+ communities around the world.

Over time, the magazine has continued to evolve, expanding its editorial coverage while developing its own original content and projects.

What We Believe

The Gayly Mirror believes in the free and equal exchange of ideas, opinions and perspectives.

We aim to create a space where readers, writers and contributors can engage with different experiences and points of view, while promoting self-acceptance, respect and greater understanding between people.

Our work seeks to challenge prejudice and misinformation affecting LGBTQ+ communities while supporting the principle that access to information, debate and different perspectives should remain open and free.

There is rarely only one way to look at a story.

What we publish may provide a starting point, but we also believe in encouraging conversation, inviting readers to consider different perspectives and helping to build a diverse and engaged international community.

After all, what one person sees reflected in a mirror will never be exactly what somebody else sees — and that difference is something worth recognising, exploring and celebrating.

What We Cover

Today, The Gayly Mirror covers a broad range of LGBTQ+ stories and topics, including news, culture, entertainment, Pride, Eurovision, lifestyle and original editorial content.

Alongside our news coverage, TGM also develops original projects and formats designed to explore identity, culture, people and the stories behind the headlines.

Write for The Gayly Mirror

The Gayly Mirror welcomes contributions from writers and voices from around the world who can bring new perspectives, stories and experiences to our international readership.

We are particularly interested in contributors who can write about LGBTQ+ life and culture in their own countries, as well as news, Pride, entertainment, music, Eurovision, social issues and other topics relevant to our community.

Above all, we are interested in original voices, strong ideas and stories that can inform, challenge, entertain or inspire our readers.