Mighty Hoopla

Mighty Hoopla

08/06/19: The gay gods were smiling on us last Saturday as the clouds cleared and the rain dissipated for HOOPLA, the UK’s queerest day festival – but not before it forced everyone to scramble through their wardrobes frantically rethinking their outfits. Oh well, best to keep us on our toe. Highlights of the day were: Jamelia STOMPING out on stage to her beloved banger ‘Beware Of The Dog’. She was so sweet, down to earth, and visibly grateful to be included – lovely and touching. Samantha Mumba gave a rousing speech on LGBT rights and Tove Lo gave a speaker-breakingly epic set. What people seemed to remember the most though was the turn from singer/songwriter Cathy Dennis, who blew the crowd away with a confident, high-energy, superstar set. We love you Cathy! We love you Hoopla! Here’s to next year! The 2020 lineup is of course totally up to you guys but…*whispers*…Rachel Stevens? Just a thought! Do with it what you will.

Brockwell Park

Photos by Luke Dyson

Words by Dylan B Jones

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