Local Perfomers show their support for Pride event
When: Saturday 7th May
Where: Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts St
Time: 6pm until late
Laugh, dance and cheer as we fill our stage with lovely and talented Pride friends of the past, present and future in the much-awaited warm up for the city's third LGBT Pride (which takes place on 30th July). We want to keep our main Norwich Pride event as free and accessible as possible, so in the current economic climate this event is important financially as well as being a tantalising taster for what is to come in July.
The line-up?
...live music from The Barlights, Avosetta and Dying Breeds (winners of Aviva Pride Talent 2011). Also starring the Pride Choir, Kimberley Moore, Kyle Stewart, the memorable Pequilia Bigtopp and glambolic Titti T-rash, with special guests Fanny Jam.
- The official Norwich Pride Single for 2011 will also be launched!
- DJ sets from Two Tower Sounds and DJ I.S. will fill the bar after the main show.
- There will also be info stalls in the foyer where you can find out about everything LGBT in Norwich.
- Norwich Pride tshirts printed whilst you wait in the garden
- Yarn-bombing by guerilla crocheters!
Norwich Pride is organised by a collective of enthusiastic volunteers. Our central events are free and inclusive. Last year's Pride event attracted over 3,000 to the city and we are committed to promoting the best local emerging artists and allowing them to showcase their talents.
Jonny from Dying Breeds says:
"Winning the Aviva talent completion was a massive buzz for us and a great achievement for the band. We are very happy that Norwich Pride have kindly asked us to perform at ShakeUp!. It is great to support a local community event and as an emerging band, enjoy sharing the profile with an active and welcomed organisation in the city that we have watched grow over the past few years.?
Norwich Pride Events Team Leader Joe Ballard says:
?ShakeUp! is a great opportunity to profile local artists, get together and share the excitement as we begin the official countdown to Pride itself. Pride has become a key player in the city for supporting emerging artists and the launch of this year's official Pride single is another feather in cap for what is already a vibrant and integral programme.?
Art in the garden activities will start at 6pm and the main show will be from 8pm. This event is 18+. Tickets are just ?5 and ?3 concessions , available in person from Norwich Arts Centre or call 01603 660352.
Please contact Nick for more details on 07717504210 or by emailing nick@norwichpride.org.uk. There will be good picture opportunities in the Arts Centre Garden, in the intimate bar or in the main auditorium.
