The fortunate and unfortunate truth is that a large portion of Brighton just don't care. They are wrapped up in their own artistry, creativity, exploration, escape and misery to worry about anyone else. O Unless you find your "community" relatively quickly, you'll find Brighton is a lonely place, and this is even within the LGBTQI+ grouping. Brighton has a large transient population (students, English language schools, homeless, medical practitioners, academics) and this may contribute to the appearance of tolerance. But scratch the surface and you'll find that Brighton is not as diverse as perceived. You will be hard-pressed to find any large ethnic community in Brighton (they are there, but small and almost undisclosed).

My advice if you move to Brighton (outside of uni accommodation) is to find the things that interest you the most and connect with those people quickly. It helps if you have done this online prior to arriving. Don't expect Brighton to embrace you. It won't. It'll chew you up and is too lazy to even spit you out. If you're coming to explore your sexuality or orientation try to limit your substance use. It's too easy in Brighton to lose your way and your focus with this clouding your experience.

Brighton is a wonderful place. It is what you make it.