Calum McSwiggan (born 21 May 1990) is an author, content creator and radio presenter. McSwiggan writes and creates digital content on LGBT+ issues. He began creating online content in 2013 and published his first book in 2020.[2]
| Calum McSwiggan | |
|---|---|
 McSwiggan in May 2019 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Calum McSwiggan 21 May 1990 Nottingham, England |
| Education | University of Derby |
| Occupation(s) | Author, blogger, radio presenter |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Genre | LGBT+ lifestyle |
| Subscribers | 87 thousand[1] |
| Total views | 1.85 million[1] |
| Associated acts | Hannah Witton |
Last updated: 26 Jun 2022 | |
Personal life
editMcSwiggan was born in Nottingham and graduated from the University of Derby with a degree in Creative Writing. In 2013, he worked for HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust before becoming an author and digital content creator.[3][4][5]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Traverse Travel Awards | 12 Month Achievement | Won [6] |
| 2017 | Buffer Film Festival | Best LGBT+ Short Film | Won [7] |
Career
editYouTube
editMcSwiggan began creating YouTube videos in 2013 and was shortlisted as a finalist for Lastminute.com's nationwide search for a travel blogger later that year.[8] McSwiggan collaborated with LGBT+ charity organisation Switchboard (UK) in 2015 to support their relaunch with a series of videos featuring notable LGBT+ celebrities including Tom Daley, George Takei, and Matt Lucas.[9][10][11] In 2016, McSwiggan co-produced an award-winning documentary on mental health[12][13]
Writing
editMcSwiggan began blogging his experiences of travelling solo as a gay man in 2011, and went on to contribute to a number of books including Hannah Witton's sex education book Doing It.[14] In 2017 he signed to literary agent Diamond Kahn & Woods working on his first book.[15]
Radio and podcasts
editMcSwiggan began his presenting career at university where he hosted his first radio show. He went on to present The Calum McSwiggan Show on FUBAR Radio with guests such as Munroe Bergdorf and Rose McGowan.[16] McSwiggan has also spoken about a number of LGBT+ issues on stations including Gaydio and BBC Radio 2.[17] McSwiggan also co-presented an episode of BBC Radio 4's Gay Britannia and took part in a 24-hour live radio broadcast for UN Women.[18][19]
Controversy
editIn January 2016, McSwiggan uploaded a video apologizing for an incident where footage was posted online showing him performing in adult content. He later received criticism from a number of gay pornographic actors who claimed that his views were demonizing of the industry.[20]
In June 2016, McSwiggan pleaded guilty to vandalism after an incident in which he claimed to be a victim of a hate crime. McSwiggan paid $400 for the vandalism charge and was ordered to pay $7,000 in compensation.[21]
References
edit- ^ a b "About Calum McSwiggan". YouTube.
- ^ "Calum McSwiggan". FUBAR Radio. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Calum McSwiggan - DKW Literary Agency". dkwlitagency.co.uk. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "How Much Do Influencers Really Earn? It's Complicated..." Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "'Gay YouTubers like Tyler Oakley and Calum McSwiggan have changed LGBT people's lives!' - Guys Like U". Guys Like U. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Traverse Awards 2022 -". traverse-awards.com. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Buffer Festival 2017: Recap – TenEighty — YouTube News, Features, and Interviews". teneightymagazine.com. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Derby Graduate In Running To Be Crowned Spontaneity Champion".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Calum McSwiggan Announces LGBT Collaboration Month – TenEighty — YouTube News, Features, and Interviews". teneightymagazine.com. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Celebs reveal their LGBT heroes for Switchboard". Attitude.co.uk. 26 June 2015. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "LGBT+ celebrities shout about their LGBT heroes | Gscene Gay Magazine - What's on in Gay / LGBT Brighton". Gscene Gay Magazine - What's on in Gay / LGBT Brighton. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "MHAW: Watch Calum McSwiggan overcome hardships and depression in new documentary - Gay Times". Gay Times. 16 May 2016. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Calum McSwiggan Talks About New Documentary – TenEighty — YouTube News, Features, and Interviews". teneightymagazine.com. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Book - Hannah Witton". Hannah Witton. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Calum McSwiggan - DKW Literary Agency". dkwlitagency.co.uk. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Rose McGowan Joined Calum McSwiggan to Discuss Cults, Hollywood and Horror Movies". FUBAR Radio. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ ""I've heard a lot of bad coming out stories", Gay Britannia - BBC Radio 4 Extra". BBC. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "24 Hour Live Broadcast for #HeForShe Arts Week". FUBAR Radio. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "HeForShe London Arts Week | Artists". HeForShe London Arts Week. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Adult movie star criticises Calum McSwiggan for 'gay porn' apology". Gay Times. 23 February 2016. Archived from the original on 24 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "British YouTube star Calum McSwiggan admits to vandalism after LA 'hate crime'". BBC News. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2023.