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ITV News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
From UK drag artists to Alexandra Burke: details for the 10th Channel Islands Pride are revealed
UK singer Alexandra Burke will headline Channel Islands Pride, it has been revealed. The chart-topping musician will be marking 10 years of Channel Islands Pride, which alternates between Jersey and Guernsey each year. For 2025, the free event will take place in St Helier on the longest day of the year (Saturday 21 June). A 'Pride Parade' will begin at 1pm from the Royal Square, leading to the Apex Main Stage at People's Park, where performances will begin at 2pm. As well as the X-Factor star, the lineup of performers includes: International DJ Woody Cook, who returns for his third consecutive year for CI Pride. Rhumba Club - an LGBTQ+ synth-pop band led by Jersey-born Tom Falle. UK and local drag artists, including Mercedes Bends, Paige Three, and Sophia Stardust. Jersey's LGBTQ+ choir and other island-grown musical artists. Christian May, Pride Director, said: "This year's theme is 'Louder. Prouder. Stronger.' and with Alexandra Burke leading the celebrations on the longest day of the year. "It's a powerful and joyful way to mark a decade of Pride in Jersey - free, inclusive and unforgettable."
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Guernsey electoral candidates asked to support LGBTQ+ community
Electoral candidates in Guernsey can get a "rainbow mark" to use on election materials if they show their support to the LGBTQ+ community, a charity has Rainbow Alliance said candidates have been invited to pledge support to "five asks" to identify themselves as "committed to equality, inclusion, and fairness".Requests from the charity include fair laws and equal rights, inclusive education and increased support and Jones, Liberate CEO, said people from all over Guernsey's community wanted a way to know which candidates would represent their views. 'Informed decisions' They said: "The LGBTQ+ community make up around 10% of the population, with this rising to between 19%-25% amongst younger people in Guernsey, as shown in the two most recent Children and Young People Surveys."We were asked to help people make informed decisions when voting, and together we came up with these five asks."The charity said its first request "nothing about us without us", was a commitment to "not creating or voting on laws or policies that directly affect the LGBTQ+ community without first engaging with us".Liberate said "we are so proud of Guernsey's progress", but added LGBTQ+ islanders and families faced unfair treatment and asked for fair laws and equal said the third ask was for "fair and inclusive education", with the charity asking for candidates to support stronger anti-bullying rules, provide training for teachers, and respect for trans+ children and their families. 'Visible and vocal' In the fourth request to candidates, Liberate said: "We would like you to support the fantastic progress already made by Health and Social Care (HSC) in LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare."This ask includes ensuring sexual health services continue to be free, safe and accessible, continue ongoing training for healthcare staff on respectful language and inclusive care, and developing improved pathways for trans+ healthcare."The charity also said it wanted LGBTQ+ people to "feel seen, heard, and valued in Guernsey's political and public life"."Candidates are asked to be visible and vocal allies, to invite LGBTQ+ consultation in decisions, and support Channel Islands Pride which brought £1.25m to the island's economy in 2024," it added."We are grateful to any candidates who decide to publicly support the Asks and hope it helps islanders to make informed voting decisions."
BBC News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Channel Islands Pride confirmed for June
The 10th annual Pride celebrations in the Channel Islands are set to take place in June, a local LGBTQ+ organisation has announced. Channel Islands Pride said it was "thrilled" to reveal the celebration was due to take place on Saturday 21 June at the People's Park in Jersey. The 2025 celebration's theme had been chosen as "louder, prouder, stronger" - which a spokesperson said was "both a celebration and a rallying cry". Christian May, director of Channel Islands Pride in Jersey since its inception in 2015, said: "When we held the very first Channel Islands Pride in 2015, we had no idea just how much it would grow in a decade, both here in Jersey, and in Guernsey." 'Reflect on progress' He added: "What began as a small but determined march has become a vibrant, inclusive celebration that brings together thousands of people from across our islands and beyond."As we mark 10 years of Pride, it's a moment to reflect on the progress we've made – not just in visibility, but in building a stronger, more united LGBTQ+ community here in the Channel Islands."But it's also a moment to acknowledge the challenges we continue to face, both locally and globally."Mr May said he hoped the event would be attended by islanders and allies from "every corner of our community".
