Brighton Pride looks set to be a huge furore on the gay calendar yet again, one that you’d be sorry to miss! And with all the great events and fun of the weekend, we here at QX decided to have a quick overview of some of the park’s best attractions. And don’t forget that this year, to assist with the immense costs involved in staging an event on this scale, entry to the park is ticketed, so log on to www.brightonpride.org and get yours now!
ALEXANDRA BURKE AND JOE McELDERRY TO PERFORM!
Joining her on the main stage is X Factor’s Joe McElderry! Everyone’s very excited that Popstar to Operastar finalist Joe has been booked to perform on this year’s Live Stage at the Pride 2011 event in Preston Park on Saturday August 13th.
Pride’s chair, Russell Allen, says today: “The Live Stage is brand new to the Park Event and we’re thrilled that Joe will be launching this exciting addition to the main Park offering”.
SUMMER PRIDE RAFFLE 2011
Raffle tickets are on sale now and first prize is The Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Foundation presenting a trip for two to Ibiza from 24th-26th September 2011, including flights and accommodation, club tickets and a very special VIP entry to the We Love Space Party with Fat Boy Slim on 25 September. Excellent runner-up prizes are also available.
The theme for this year’s LGBT Pride Parade is ‘Out of this World’ and will see up to 55 entries from a mix of local community groups, businesses, individuals and national companies. The Parade will set off at 11am from Madeira Drive next to Brighton Pier and arrive at Preston Park for 1pm. As it’s lined up with thousands of people every year, 2011 is set to be no exception!
There’s loads of events over the Main Park Event 2011 and we’re having a quick look at all the tents for your perusal here…
• COMMUNITY VILLAGE
This is the area to find all the stalls by local and national charities, groups and organisations.
• BARS
All bars will be selling drinks at the same prices to make sure you the punter don’t get ripped off by extortionate rates!
• THE BEAR TENT
The Bears Tent this year will be hosted by DJ Justin King who has been beavering away to bring you a top line-up of stellar DJs which includes Steve Lush, Richard Jones, Missy, Josh the Barber, Mr King, Tony Dunne, Tony B and Phil Lovedisco.
• BRIGHTON MARINA
The Pride-sponsored Brighton Marina will be back in the park and as always promises to be a real crowd-pleaser.
• BME TENT
The Black and Minority Ethnic tent will be representing our wonderfully wide and diverse gay community.
• THE CABARET TENT
• THE CO-OPERATIVE
The Co-operative will be back at Preston Park again, with plenty of space to sit down and relax with a cold drink and a snack where you can also learn about their membership and other services.
The main dance tent will be a vast 8,000 capacity tent, double the size of 2010. The full line up includes: DJ Mikalis, Sophie Lloyd, Hi-Fi Sean, Danny Rampling, Guy Williams, Seamus Haji, Lee Harris and Paul Heron.
• THE FUN FAIR
Like all good funfairs it has wheels, dodgems, thrills, scares and cuddly toys!
• LIVE STAGE
The new Live Stage will have a packed programme during the day! Full line up includes Joe McElderry, Booty Luv, Angie Brown, Sonia, Brighton & Hove Gay Men’s Chorus, Boy Banned, Brooklyn, Frixion, Vida, Jaymi Jensley, Jamie Watson, Envy, Eva La Diva, Laura Harding, Jason Prince, Scott Dean, Jennie Castell, Claudia Patrice, Kelly Wilde and Thundaclub.
• THE MARKETS
If you fancy a bit of retail therapy or something delicious to eat during your day in the Park at pride then the Markets are sure to have whatever you’re looking for including toys, clothing, jewellery and much more.
