Main Stage 2022

After multi-platinum Grammy, Juno and Polaris Prize nominated singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen released her critically acclaimed album E·MO·TION in 2015, it became “a modern touchstone for a new crop of pop-leaning artists and legacy acts,” as NPR noted. The album also inspired an abundance of memes — extending the cultural cachet that Jepsen earned from the ubiquity of her GRAMMY® -nominated blockbuster hit “Call Me Maybe” which not only climbed to No. 1 on the iTunes Singles charts in over 47 countries, sold over 20 million singles worldwide, and was certified Diamond in the U.S.

Jepsen’s 2019 album Dedicated, retains the joyful, hook-filled feeling of its predecessor. But where E*MO*TION was an ’80s-influenced synth-pop classic that Rolling Stone called “a pop masterclass”. Dedicated has a more ’70s-inspired feel at times, though the album defies categorization as a whole.  Dedicated features the fan favorites “Party For One,” “Now That I Found You,” “Too Much” and “Want You In My Room.”

Bright Light Bright Light is one of the UK’s most prolific LGBTQ+ artists. He has toured with Cher and Sir Elton John, and in 2020 his album ‘Fun City’ became a UK #1 Dance Album featuring 12 LGBT+ artists including Erasure’s Andy Bell, Jake Shears, Madonna’s famed backing vocalists Niki & Donna and Justin Vivian Bond. 

Described as “So gay, so dramatic, very lovable” by a fan at a Cher support gig, his music and stage shows are celebrations of pop culture and LGBT+ life. He has also DJd all over the world has written for Bananarama, Tia Kofi and Scarlet Envy, remixed Jujubee and Katya and a slew of other pop artists. He’s also a huge Catherine O’Hara enthusiast.

Drawing upon her South African heritage as well as the cultural nuance of her London surroundings, Toya has carved out her own unique sonic lane and aesthetic, thriving in a cacophony of colour, beats and translocated culture. Already heralded as ‘one to watch’.

Toya’s relentless creativity continues to garner plaudits across both the music and cultural worlds – lauded as one of the key women pushing electronic music culture forward in S. Africa by MIXMAG and becoming an unofficial LGBTQ+ icon across the continent in the process, the scintillating east Londoner has developed a highly charged, exotic new sound.

A queer-fronted, four-piece band who never fail to leave an impression with their fusion of rock, alternative and electronic  sounds.  Balancing  artistic  merit  with  mainstream visibility,  they  take  inspiration  from  Enter  Shikari,  Don  Broco, BMTH,  and  Pendulum,  whilst  presenting  a  punkish,  hardcore energy in the sonic force of their music.

Based  out  of  Bristol, the  group  is  made  up  of  vocalist Tamsin Cullum, guitarist and vocalist Jonny Angelini, bass and backing  vocalist  Robin  De  Wandelear  and  drummer  Danny Watts.  Cosmic Ninja’s catalogue provides a point of reference for their anti-establishment narrative and as an epic live piece they have brought their explosive party vibes and politically charged tracks to audiences at the O2 Academy Bristol, The Godney Gathering, Bristol Pride Festival, Watchet Festival, and Glastonbury Calling.

Formed of Glaswegian natives Adam and Sam, whose brotherhood has shaped HYYTS from their bedroom beginnings to unashamedly and rapidly infiltrating the pop landscape. 

With a sonic palette that traverses pop and electronic, their sound amalgamates the euphoria of the 80’s pop and modern sensibilities, journeying from underground club culture to production laced with brooding beats and soaring pop ambition. 

At the core of their artistry is contrast. From juxtaposing paths that led them to HYYTS; the contrasting influences that are woven to create their sound; to their lyrics bearing witness to their brutal honesty while the sonics blare instant dancefloor joy.

One for all our Dancing Queens, featuring stunning all-live vocals, fabulous costumes, dynamic choreography, Abba Inferno have been entertaining audiences around the world for years. 

As one of the UK’s longest established Abba tribute shows they will be performing all the incredible hits of ABBA and you’ll be shouting out for them to Gimme Gimme Gimme more!

Dr Meaker combines Dirt & Soul sounds to fire up the sound system.

Their award-winning live show is considered by many to be the UK’s best live Drum and Bass act, combining amazing soul vocalists, a brass section and a heavy rhythm section including drums, bass guitar, samples and synths.

They are one of the most exciting electronic live acts to come out of Bristol, a 9 piece lineup, featuring Bristol’s finest musicians and vocalists, bringing incredible energy to the stage every time they play. From nightclubs to festival fields the band have torn up venues earning them many accolades and awards, including winning Glastonbury Festival’s Live Act Competition and your votes as Best Act in the Pride Awards. This is the sound of Bristol and there’s always have space on our stage for this incredible band.

Lead singer from the Grammy-nominated band “Katrina & The Waves“, hit Walking on Sunshine was a top10 hit worldwide and Katrina has continued to perform at festivals around the globe. This year she celebrates the 25th anniversary of winning Eurovision for the UK with the incredible ‘Love Shine a Light’.

Dance group Booty Luv formed in 2006 under the Hed Kandi record label. The group comprises two R&B vocalists, Cherise Roberts and Nadia Shepherd, both of whom were in the original line-up of the hip hop and R&B group Big Brovaz. 

Their Silver-certified studio solo album and title track Boogie 2Nite was our 00s soundtrack to getting ready and also spawned five top twenty hits in the UK and across Europe including Shine, Don’t Mess With My Man and Some Kinda Rush.

Kelly has performed at major events in most countries around the world. Originally from Sydney, Kelly is now based in London and has appeared as one of the BBCs “100”, as well as a Judge on “All Together Now” with Geri Halliwell and Rob Beckett.

Kelly loves Pride events and Festivals and shines when she sees so many amazingly fabulous faces rocking with her.

A gifted wordsmith delivering hit after hit coupled with complexity and vulnerability to her songwriting. This has seen her amass a huge streaming fanbase worldwide. 

Tiggi draws from her own life and experiences, to craft superbly creative yet openly autobiographical pop hymns. Following on from her smash hit ‘Remedy’ with Cowens Brothers, Tiggi has released hit track ‘Alibi’ backed by a huge host of national radio as well as streaming services. Recently stepping into clubland she has written and features on a song with BLR ‘Symmetry’ released on Tiesto’s label AFTR: HRS / Musical Freedom.

A songwriter, poet and performer based in Bristol,  their work is defined by thoughtful and playful lyricism, catchy hook melodies, and nuanced accounts of emotion. Following the release of their debut body of work ‘Lilac Underpass Mixtape’ and accompanying poetry collection ‘Notes from a Lilac Underpass’, Freddie has played shows across Bristol and the rest of the UK.

With his first release being supported by the likes of BBC 1 and BBC 6 Music, Freddie continues to explore multiple forms through their releasing of pop songs with poetry B-sides throughout 2022.

This Bristol institution has grown into the largest LGBT+ organisation in the South West, with over 150 members. As well as weekly rehearsals and regular performances, they hold monthly social events and outreach work, promoting the LGBT+ cause throughout the area.

Visit their stall in the community area tent to find out more about them and be sure to check out their special fundraising event during Pride Week.

Peter Tatchell has campaigned for LGBT+ and other human rights for 55 years, since 1967. He helped organise the UK’s first Pride in 1972 and in 1973 staged the first LGBT+ protest in a communist country, East Germany. His 2001 attempted citizen’s arrest of the Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe on charges of torture resulted in him being beaten unconscious. A documentary about his life, Hating Peter Tatchell, is on Netflix. He is Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation.

Host with the most it’s our showbiz glambassador multi-tasker. A performer, pop star, DJ and costume designer he’s a regular face at Bestival and venues like London’s RVT. Hi Jinx and silly games aplenty.