Stars lined up for Blackpool festival
Submitted by The Gay Paper on Wednesday, 4 March 2009No Comment
CROWDS of up to 10,000 people are expected to flock to the resort’s biggest and best Blackpool Pride gay, lesbian and transgender event.
Organisers have announced a star-studded line up for the event, which will take place on May 16 and 17.Blackpool’s fourth annual such event will move to a new location within the heart of what is fast becoming known as “Blackpool’s Gay Village.”
Confirmed to open this year’s festivities is S Club 7 lead singer and ex-Celebrity Big Brother contestant Jo O’Meara.
The act will be followed by performances from Andy Scott Lee, 80s chart star Hazell Dean and following her success at Blackpool Pride in 2007, a return appearance of 80s icon Toyah.
With this year’s event falling on the same day as the Eurovision Song Contest, organisers are playing homage with appearances from three of the last decade’s UK entrants.
Ex Pop-Idol contestant and 2002 entrant Jessica Garlick kicks off the Eurovision Party, followed by 2000 entrant Nicki French and from 2007, Scooch, flying the flag in their signature airline uniforms.
An enclosed area will be created on Dickson Road on Saturday May 16, with the focal point being a large stage featuring big name artists from around the country to entertain an anticipated crowd of 10,000.
A big name finale is planned but organisers are keeping the headliner’s name under wraps for now.
Entertainment organiser and Blackpool Pride vice-chairman, Mark Hurste said: “This will be our biggest and best event yet with an all celebrity line-up right in the heart of the gay village.
“A closing ceremony on Sunday May 17 will feature the vocal talents of Daniel Fox and Manchester Lesbian Gay Chorus, together with a spectacular firework display from the rooftop of the Flamingo nightclub.”
For more details and to purchase wristbands, visit www.prideblackpool.com
source: www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
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