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Yahoo
27-04-2025
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Pride concert will 'pull out the stops'
A free concert to celebrate Pride in Sunderland will bring together a whole host of top entertainment, organisers say. It is the culmination of a the month-long festival in June, which includes film screenings, a family picnic, and a tennis tournament. Following the Pride march on Saturday 28 June, the free event in Keel Square is sponsored by Sunderland AFC and the Foundation of Light. Organisers Out North East said their support would allow the concert to "pull out all the stops". The concert will be hosted by Elijah Young, best known for playing Stuart on the hit TV show, Smoggie Queens, and the line up includes '90s icon Tina Cousins, London LGBTQ+ dance company Homoparody and showcase entertainers The Future Is Queer. Peter Darrant, chair of Out North East said: "The support of Foundation of Light and SAFC means we can pull out all the stops, while ensuring that the concert is absolutely free and open to everyone. "Pride in not just important for the LGBTQ+ community to show their visibility, it's also about us showing pride in our allies and their support. "It is a really vital event to ensure that the voice of the community is heard, along with those invaluable individuals and organisations who stand with us!" Foundation of Light CEO Lesley Spuhler said: "This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive community for everyone." Sunderland AFC's chief business officer David Bruce said that as a club deeply rooted in the community, it was incredibly proud to be supporting Pride in Sunderland. He added: "Football is for everyone, and we're privileged to play our part in making this event a vibrant and welcoming celebration for all." Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. North East welcomes a summer of Pride celebrations Pride artists 'can be totally free in a safe space' Out North East Foundation of Light Sunderland AFC
BBC News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sunderland Pride concert will 'pull out the stops'
A free concert to celebrate Pride in Sunderland will bring together a whole host of top entertainment, organisers is the culmination of a the month-long festival in June, which includes film screenings, a family picnic, and a tennis the Pride march on Saturday 28 June, the free event in Keel Square is sponsored by Sunderland AFC and the Foundation of Out North East said their support would allow the concert to "pull out all the stops". The concert will be hosted by Elijah Young, best known for playing Stuart on the hit TV show, Smoggie Queens, and the line up includes '90s icon Tina Cousins, London LGBTQ+ dance company Homoparody and showcase entertainers The Future Is Queer. Peter Darrant, chair of Out North East said: "The support of Foundation of Light and SAFC means we can pull out all the stops, while ensuring that the concert is absolutely free and open to everyone. "Pride in not just important for the LGBTQ+ community to show their visibility, it's also about us showing pride in our allies and their support."It is a really vital event to ensure that the voice of the community is heard, along with those invaluable individuals and organisations who stand with us!" Foundation of Light CEO Lesley Spuhler said: "This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive community for everyone."Sunderland AFC's chief business officer David Bruce said that as a club deeply rooted in the community, it was incredibly proud to be supporting Pride in added: "Football is for everyone, and we're privileged to play our part in making this event a vibrant and welcoming celebration for all." Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Three months of Pride events return to North East this summer
The North East will once again host a summer of Pride celebrations, following a successful run of events last Gateshead and South Tyneside will host separate Pride festivals from June until the end of Darrant, chair of the charity Out North East, said organisers were looking forward to "delivering three memorable months of events". The series of events will begin in Sunderland on 7 June, and will come to a close on 30 August with a concert in Gateshead. David Alexander, principal and chief executive of Gateshead College, said this year's event was taking place in a "very special year", marking the 80th anniversary of said the 2024 event had been "truly inspiring" and brought together "so many people from our communities in a celebration of diversity". Pride In Sunderland will launch the summer of celebrations on 7 June at the city's Bridges shopping taking place across the month include drag bingo film screenings and Carl Austin-Behan OBE talking about his life as an advocate for LGBTQ+ military Sunderland festival will culminate with a concert in Keel Square on 28 will then move to South Tyneside in July, with a dog show and a concert among the planned activities. The Gateshead festival will kick off on 2 August at the Metrocentre, taking Pride activities into their third of the festival will include a town centre takeover, a bowling tournament and the 5k-colour run. Local authorities have welcomed the return of Pride Alison Smith, portfolio holder for corporate services and equalities at Sunderland City Council, said she was "proud to see another great celebration".Councillor Tracey Dixon, leader of South Tyneside Council, said the local authority was "delighted" to see the event's comeback. "Events like these allow people of all backgrounds to come together in unity, solidarity and friendship, embrace and celebrate our wonderful LGBTQ+ community and promote a culture of acceptance, inclusivity and diversity," said Dixon. Councillor Martin Gannon, leader of Gateshead Council, said it was going to be "another really exciting month" for the town. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
