HEADLINE ACT: KELIS BRIT & NME award-winner Kelis headlines Pride Day 2011. With a decade of hits including Milkshake, Trick Me, breakthrough 7 pm single Caught Out There & the 2010 gay anthem Acapella, Kelis brings huge credibility & massive cross-over appeal to Pride Day. One of the most distinctive & well respected artists on the planet, US-based Kelis has a strong following amongst the LGBT community, & has always been an outspoken supporter of diversity. Kelis is currently storming the charts with Calvin Harris on new single Bounce. Prepare for a spectacular performance.
CLARE MAGUIRE Clare Maguire, has been widely championed as the voice of 2011. A certain star of the future, Clare finished alongside Jessie J & James Blake in the BBC Sound 6 pm of 2011 poll. Debut album Light After Dark recently hit the top ten & her vocals are likened to Stevie Nicks, Annie Lennox & Cher. Fans range from R2 listeners to indie-kids, & after a stunning performance at G-A-Y she’ll be very much at home on our main stage.
BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT South Wales’ finest musical export since Tom Jones & Shirley Bassey, Bright Light Bright Light mixes a 5:15 pm love of the dancefloor with classic songwriting. Acclaimed for shimmering electro-pop & fantastic live performances BLBL have just finished touring with Ellie Goulding. “Creator of emotional disco moments that only Kylie or Robyn can normally provide.” - Attitude Magazine
THE LINEUP 1:15 pm
Speakers Peter Tatchell & Pride Bristol
1:30
Ruthie T
2 pm
Sing Out Bristol
2:30
Heg & The Wolf Chorus
3 pm
Le Gateau Chocolat
3:30
Rowdy Superstar
4 pm
Boogaloo Stu
4:30
Dr Meaker
5:15
Bright Light Bright Light
6 pm
Clare Maguire
7 pm
KELIS
DR MEAKER Probably Bristol’s finest live dance act Dr Meaker are one of the city’s greatest musical assets. Likened to legendary 4:30 pm artists such as Reprazent & Massive Attack, many new fans have been won over by their sheer energy & ability to effortlessly fuse soul, drum & bass & heavier sounds.
MAINLISTING STAGE MAIN STAGE
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