Liverpool Pride returning this summer with major change
Pride in Liverpool is set to return to the city this summer but it will look completely different from previous years.
LCR Pride Foundation, the group behind the celebrations, have announced an additional festival day with Pride Classical - a world-class 32-piece orchestra that will take to the Liverpool Waterfront.
The new event will see an ensemble of star LGBT+ artists and an orchestra take to the stage to perform the best Pride anthems of the last 50 years on Friday, July 26. The event is ticketed as a means of keeping Saturday’s Pride march and festival free.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 4 Winner and Halewood-born drag artist Danny Beard is set to host and will be supported by Jerry Springer The Musical’s Alison Jiear. One further star performer is yet to be announced.
Danny Beard said: “I can't wait to bring Pride Classical to my home city of Liverpool. You can expect classic queer anthems delivered with big beard energy - it's going to be an incredible night and I'm just so excited.”
LCR Pride Foundation has also confirmed Pride in Liverpool’s main stage will return to the city’s waterfront site on Saturday, July 27.
Andi Herring, CEO of LCR Pride Foundation, said: “We are thrilled to bring Pride Classical to the city as part of the Pride in Liverpool festival this year. It is a truly spectacular event that showcases the best of LGBT+ talent whilst uplifting our community’s voice.
“Buying a ticket to Pride Classical not only promises you an unforgettable night, but it also supports us in delivering Pride in Liverpool and keeping the event free for everyone – something that remains a top priority for us at LCR Pride Foundation.”
The limited first-release tickets for Pride Classical begin today (Wednesday, April 30) priced at £25 plus the booking fee. More details can be found here.
Pride Classical co-creator Ben Hudson said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be joining Pride in Liverpool 2024 to kick off the opening night of the celebrations.
“The singers are beyond incredible, and we have designed DJ-style sets so we can build the energy, keep the party going and also to move you.
“It's going to be incredibly special for so many of us LGBTQI+ musicians to be able to perform together for you, sharing the same energy, passion and connection to the music with you all".
The Liverpool ECHO will be bringing you further announcements about Pride in Liverpool in the coming weeks.
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