Bristol Pride 2018 Festival Guide

BRISTOL PRIDE

2018 FESTIVAL GUIDE PRIDE DAY SAT 14 JULY

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PRIDE FESTIVAL 29 JUNE – 15 JULY FILM FESTIVAL | COMEDY | THEATRE | DOG SHOW CIRCUS NIGHT | TALKS | GAMING

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TUESDAY 10 JULY

WELCOME

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PRIDE THEATRE NIGHT

FRIDAY 29 JUNE FILM: FREAK SHOW PRIDE GAME JAM

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WEDNESDAY 11 JULY 6 7

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FILM: BEST OF FLARE THURSDAY 12 JULY

SUNDAY 1 JULY POETRY NIGHT

FRIDAY 13 JULY

MONDAY 2 JULY TALK: MYTHBUSTING LGBT+

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WEDNESDAY 4 JULY FILM: BEST OF BRITISH

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FRIDAY 6 JULY FILM: MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON

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SATURDAY 7 JULY PRIDE DOG SHOW RUNNING AWAY FROM CINDERELLA TRANS MENS MEET UP PRIDE AT ST PAULS DTYM MOVE OVER DARLING AUDIO TOUR

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MONDAY 9 JULY FILM: SIDNEY & FRIENDS

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PRIDE PARADE PRIDE SITE MAP MAIN STAGE ACCESS AT PRIDE SUPER SUPPORTERS AREA CABARET STAGE FAMILY AREA DANCE PERFORMANCE STAGE COMMUNITY AREA EXPO & MARKET AREA FOOD & DRINK YOUTH AREA PRIDE NIGHT SATURDAY 14 JULY

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PRIDE AFTERPARTY NIGHT LISTINGS SUNDAY 15 JULY

SUNDAY 8 JULY PRIDE GAMING FILM: BEST OF IRIS PRIZE

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UK BLACK PRIDE & KIKI ESDR: SHANGELA PRIDE DAY SATURDAY 14 JULY

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THURSDAY 5 JULY BHCDS PROVIDER FORUM AIRBUS TOUR CIRCUS NIGHT

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FILM: BRISTOL 247 BI PRIDE SOCIAL

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PRIDE PLEDGE

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THANK YOU

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PRIDE 2018

WELCOME TO BRISTOL PRIDE 2018 We are all so excited to be here after so many months of planning, and to share all the events planned for the festival this year.

Pride has grown from strength to strength and this year we’ve expanded the festival to two weeks as we continue to use the arts to showcase our culture and to champion our LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) community. We use our events not only to overcome stigma, prejudice, and shame, but also to showcase incredible talent and, of course, to celebrate.

Keep an eye out for our new circus event, expanded comedy night, dog show, and our film festival which includes a selection of the best short films from BFI Flare. We’re also proud to be working more closely with UK Black Pride and KIKI Bristol to ensure Pride is a welcoming and inclusive space for LGBT+ People of Colour. As well as an LGBT+ PoC block in the parade, we’re hosting a special social with UK Black Pride and KIKI on Friday 13 July.

We’ve kept Pride Day a donation entry event, so those who might need Pride the most, but couldn’t afford a high ticket price, are able to come. It does make our job so hard but together we can do it.

As well as 2 weeks of events, Pride Day includes over 10 hours of entertainment with incredible performers and high-profile artists.

We ask everyone on Pride Day to make a donation of at least £3 to keep Pride happening, but if you can, please get a £5 supporter wristband. They include your donation but also offer great rewards including free bus travel on Pride Day and money off at the festival bars. Our £15 fabric wristbands offer entry to 3 afterparties including “Tempest” the official afterparty at the O2, The Queenshilling, and Punka at the OMA; a simple and cost-effective way of supporting Pride to happen.

Globally we continue to see backwards steps for LGBT+ rights. We know Pride will be an amazing fortnight of events and visibility, let’s amplify our voices for those who have theirs taken away. Even here in Bristol we’ve seen hate march on our streets and into our venues.

It’s a reminder that we must never be complacent and of why Pride is so important. A reminder that we must keep working year-round and that we do not have equality unless we have equality for all.

Daryn J Carter Bristol Pride welcome

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29 JUNE - 5 JULY

FILM: FREAK SHOW

Billy Bloom (Alex Lawther) is one-of-a-kind: a fabulous, glitter-bedecked teenager whose wit is matched only by his daring fashion sense. When forced to live with his straight-laced father, he’s like a diva-out-of-water in his new ultra-conservative high school.

Undaunted by the bullies, fearless Billy sets out to make a big statement in his own inimitable way, challenging reigning mean girl (Abigail Breslin) for the title of homecoming queen. This is an empowering, irresistible ode to outsiders and nonconformists, with an all-star cast, including Bette Midler.

For times and bookings visit www.watershed.co.uk

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Various £10 / £8 / £5 Watershed

29 JUNE - 1 JULY

PRIDE GAME JAM

BRISTOL PRIDE IS HOSTING ITS FIRST EVER GAME JAM

PRICE

Free

VENUE Just Eat Offices,

We’re creating a Game Jam for all those who identify as LGBT+, to find others that are interested in making games with shared experiences.

Bristol Harbourside

Digital or board games it’s about coming together in groups (or solo) over a weekend to create a game on a suggested theme. A ‘finished’ game is never expected, it can be sketches, paper samples or parts of working code and all are welcome regardless of skill levels.

Fri 29 June 6 - 9pm, June 30 10am - 9pm and Sunday 1 July 10am till 4pm.

(We recommend attending at least 2 days) You’ll need to register so visit www.bristolpride.co.uk for more details

2 - 13 JULY

PRIDE HUB

We once again open the Bristol Pride Hub in The Vestibules of City Hall on College Green. Open from the 2 - 13 July this is your chance to come and exchange your Pride supporter wristbands in advance, pick up a 2018 festival guide, speak to the team, and there’s still time to volunteer for Pride Day. Please do come and exchange your wristbands in advance of Pride Day, it will reduce the queues to get into the festival. We’ll be set up in the ark Street entrance and open from 10am - 7pm Monday - Friday.

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SUNDAY 1 JULY

PRIDE POETRY NIGHT: RAINBOW MILK

BRINGING THE BEST OF QUEER POETRY TO BRISTOL PRIDE Bristol Pride teams up with Milk Poetry who present Rainbow Milk, a multicoloured queer edition of Bristol’s leading poetry night.

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7:30pm £5 Room Above the White Bear, St Michael’s Hill

Showcasing the very best fresh and calcium-enriched poetry from the Southwest, kick off Bristol Pride with a colourful mix of LGBT+ Poetry and Poets, as well as their stunning headliner Anna Freeman.

Anna is a phenomenal writer, a quick-tongued, witty and insightful poet who among her many skills is an acclaimed novelist, a lecturer at Bath Spa Uni, and a multiple slam winner. Anna’s poetry will wow and delight you and leave you yearning for more.

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MONDAY 2 JULY

TALK: MYTHBUSTING LGBT+

Photo: Farrukh Hyder

CUTTING THROUGH MISCONCEPTIONS TO THE TRUTH ABOUT LGBT+ EXPERIENCES We are busting the myths around LGBT+ people past and present wide open; find out why LGBT+ behaviours are natural, why intersectional groups are important for LGBT+ people and more, with our panel of local experts:

6:30pm

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Free Gromit Room, Bristol Student’s Union

Antonia Forster: What is Natural? LGBTQIA in the Animal Kingdom Antonia is an LGBT+ science presenter with an MSc in Animal Behaviour and published research. Combining her personal experiences and her scientific expertise (with a dash of comedy on top), Antonia is passionate about bringing science to the stage.

Edson Burton: Kiki Bristol, the Importance of Intersectional Identities Dr Edson Burton is a writer, historian, programme-curator and performer based in Bristol. His academic specialisms include: Bristol and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Black History in the USA, Cultural continuities between Africa & the New World.

Jamie Lawson: University of Bristol, Anthropologist and Sexologist Dr Jamie Lawson’s major research interests are in sex and sexuality, with a particular focus on identity, embodiment and power. An interdisciplinary, queer researcher with a background in quantitative and qualitative research.

Joseph Hartland: Being LGBT+, the importance of being out to health professionals Dr Joseph Hartland has worked as a Doctor for the past 5 years, graduating from the University of Cardiff. His experiences of being both Doctor and patient while LGBT+ have informed his work.

There will be audience questions and discussion with the panel.

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WEDNESDAY 4 JULY

FILM: BEST OF BRITISH

BRISTOL’S SELECTION FOR IRIS PRIZE’S BEST OF BRITISH We again partner with Iris Prize for submissions for Best of British shorts. We’ll be screening our final shortlist and you’ll get the chance to vote for your winner. It’s a tough choice but our winner last year, Yellow, is now featured on the best of Iris Prize 2017 - so we know you’ve got great taste.

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We’ll be awarding the winner on the night, who will go on for the chance to win a package of sound post-production services from Pinewood Studios, valued at £20,000, for their next production.

Tickets available via the Watershed Box Office.

Tel: 0117 927 5100 or www.watershed.co.uk

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6:30pm £10 / £8 Watershed

THURSDAY 5 JULY

BHCDS PROVIDER FORUM

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IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AT-RISK LGBT+ ADULTS IN BRISTOL

Join the Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Services Provider Forum to hear how they support those who suffer homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic hate crime, and the difficult issues they may also be facing.

1:30 - 4:30pm

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Free Unitarian Chapel

Hear about the work that Avon and Somerset Police are doing to increase provision and understanding within the force, through their new Gender Identity Working Group. Hear from other services about the work they are doing and help they need. Take part in our workshops about the above, give your feedback and have the chance to network.

We are One Unitarian Chapel, Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE Book Tickets at lgbtbristol.org.uk

THURSDAY 5 JULY

PRIDE IN STEM AIRBUS TOUR

CELEBRATING LGBT+ DIVERSITY OF THOSE STUDYING & WORKING IN THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS

4pm

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Free Airbus, Filton

Join InterEngineering and LGBT+ staff network Pride@Airbus for a tour of the Airbus site in Bristol to mark International Pride in STEM day. The day will include presentations about the Airbus journey to LGBT+ inclusion, guest speakers and a tour of the Airbus facilities at Filton.

InterEngineering is an organisation that aims to connect, inform and empower LGBT+ engineers to make the engineering sector more inclusive. Spaces are limited, for more detail and to book your place visit www.interengineeringlgbt.com pride week

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At Aviva we value good business.

Drawing from the widest pool of perspectives helps us do our best for our customers, our people and the communities we are part of.

This is why we are striving to create a working environment where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) colleagues can thrive.

“84% of our colleagues believe Aviva is a place where people from a diverse background can succeed” Aviva Pride now has over 5,000 visible LGBT Allies in the UK, and we’re expanding the idea into other countries where we work.

The Allies can show how important LGBT colleagues are to our success and help to raise the profile of Aviva Pride and issues affecting the LGBT community.

Inclusion is important to us. We’re working on it together, and with brilliant partners, which is why we are honoured to be involved with OUTstanding to create a culture where LGBT leaders can shine. @AvivaPride @Avivaplc

THURSDAY 5 JULY

PRIDE CIRCUS NIGHT

CELEBRATING LGBT+ CIRCUS WITH CIRCOMEDIA

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Welcome to the first ever Pride circus night, a spectacular evening in partnership with Circomedia as we pitch tent and put on a show to celebrate Pride, community and the 250th anniversary of circus.

VENUE

PRICE

7pm ÂŁ10 / ÂŁ8 Circomedia

This special fundraising evening programmed for Pride will showcase incredible circus artists from around the globe. Prepare to be dazzled by thought provoking contemporary circus from inspiring LGBT+ performers who dare to challenge and amuse you with their exceptional skills.

There will be a cabaret of circus acts, ranging from the highly skilled traditional style, to those of the modern theatre, all taking place in the stunning Circomedia building in Portland Square. Allow yourself to be absorbed into a night of the beautiful, the provocative, and the strong that is the hallmark of the LGBT+ circus community.

This show is suitable for ages 16+ and contains scenes of nudity.

To book your tickets visit www.circomedia.com Kindly sponsored by Barratt Homes

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FRIDAY 6 JULY

FILM: THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST

EVERY GENERATION NEEDS A NEW REVOLUTION Cameron is a teen in love with one of her female classmates.

When the pair get caught in a moment of intimacy at a high-school dance she is quickly packed up and sent off to “Pray Away The Gay”.

8:40pm

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£10 / £8

VENUE

Watershed

Subjected to outlandish discipline, dubious “de-gaying” methods, and earnest Christian rock songs, this unusual setting also provides her with an unlikely gay community. For the first time, Cameron connects with peers and she is able to find her place among fellow outcasts.

Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass, (500) Days of Summer) delivers an outstanding performance as do the ‘bad kids’ that she falls in with, Adam (Forrest Goodluck), and a girl who goes by the name ‘Jane Fonda’ (Sasha Lane). There are moments of humour but it’s never joking. This is a serious, poignant and compassionate LGBT+ story.

A lot of LGBT+ films get called important and vital, we feel this one truly is. As the conversations around conversion therapy still rages on and our own government refuses to ban it in the UK, this is film that will speak to so many, especially the up and coming generation.

Tickets available via the Watershed Box Office.

Tel: 0117 927 5100 or www.watershed.co.uk

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SATURDAY 7 JULY

PRIDE DOG SHOW

PAWS UP FOR PRIDE Our ever popular dog show returns, and it’s bigger, waggier and furrier than ever! We’ll also be joined by Bristol DAWG, Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue. This is a great chance to meet fellow pet owners and enter your furry friends into our pawbiting rounds. A round of a-paws to Bristol University for sponsoring this event.

• Waggiest Tail

• Most Well-Groomed

• Best Pup (owner or dog)

• Best Veteran

• Best Trick

• Most Like Owner

• Fanciest Coat

• Prettiest Eyes

• Best Small Dog

• Dog We’d Most Like to Take Home

• Proudest Pet

• Happiest Rescue Dog

• Musical Sit

+Greyhound/lurcher parade

TIME Register from Midday Show 12:30pm PRICE VENUE

Free / £2 entry Castle Park

This isn’t Crufts, it’s a relaxed community event for you and your pet to enjoy. Entry is £2 for as many rounds as you want to enter with the chance to win Rosettes for 3rd, 2nd and 1st places!

This year we also welcome Molly’s Munchies, 2 Dogs & Co and Platinum Pet-Care to the Dog Show.

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SATURDAY 7 JULY

RUNNING AWAY FROM CINDERELLA

Photo: Vonalina Cake

FAIRY TALES RE-IMAGINED

TIME 12pm, 2pm & 4pm PRICE Free VENUE Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Once upon a time there were two gay dragons and queer ancestors appeared out of the mud flats of the Severn!

Artist Tom Marshman has been working with Freedom Youth and Creative Youth Network to add a new twist to Bristol Museum & Art Gallery exhibitions. Together Tom and the young people have reimagined objects to be artefacts from the classic Grimm’s fairy stories with a Pride twist.

In Running Away from Cinderella, it’s time for the beautiful princess to smash the patriarchy. Our charming prince is breaking the rules of his kingdom, and that frog? It’s gender fluid.

Book via bristolmusuems.org.uk

We are proud to sponsor this year’s Bristol Pride As a previous winner of Bristol Pride Law Firm of the Year and ongoing supporter of the city’s LGBT+ community, DAC Beachcroft is delighted to sponsor Bristol Pride 2018.

Our LGBT+ and Allies network, Spectrum, promotes an inclusive and supportive working environment - to find out more please visit our website or get in touch.

We are a leading international legal business with offices across the UK and in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. We have more than 250 years of experience and are recognised leaders in Insurance, Health and Real Estate, with 2,400 people in locations across the world.

For more information contact: Amanda Watkins awatkins@dacbeachcroft.com +44 (0)117 918 2044

@DACBeachcroft DAC Beachcroft LLP www.dacbeachcroft.com

spectrum The LGBT+ and ally community at DAC Beachcroft

SATURDAY 7 JULY

TRANS MEN MEET UP

A CHANCE TO MEET OTHER TRANS MEN IN BRISTOL Do you identify as a transman, trans-masculine, or non-binary? This is a casual meet-up with a chance to chat and make new friends.

Running since Trans Pride South West 2016, this is a safe and welcoming space for trans+ people in Bristol to socialise.

Feeling a little nervous? Friends and family are also welcome.

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7 - 9pm Free The Bristol Bear Bar

SATURDAY 7 JULY

PRIDE AT ST PAULS

SUPPORTING AND CELEBRATING ALL COMMUNITIES IN BRISTOL Bristol Pride is thrilled to see St Paul’s Carnival return in 2018, celebrating its 50th Anniversary no less. What better time to come out and show your support?

Pride and Carnival are both events with community at their heart.

We’ve been proud to support carnival for many years and we cannot wait to see Carnival return to our streets.

We’ll be revelling in the Carnival atmosphere from our stall in Portland Square, where we will have all the info about this year’s Pride Festival events. Come have a chat with the team while celebrating the best of Afro-Caribbean culture, and join us as we recognise the importance of intersectionality across our communities while making a stand for equality for all.

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Midday Free Brunswick Square

SATURDAY 7 JULY

DON’T TELL YOUR MOTHER

DO TELL EVERYBODY ELSE ABOUT THIS PRIDE FUNDRAISER PARTY! Bristol’s own LGBTQ+FRIENDS club night hosts a special Bristol Pride edition, with the regular mix of great tunes and unexpected classics that make DTYM nights such crowd-pleasers.

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9pm - 2am £5 Phoenix Pub, Champion Square

This LGBTQ DJ collective inspired by house party vibes, host monthly parties around the city, known for a bustling dance floor and a welcoming sense of community. They’ll be throwing out indie jams mixed with dirty pop, bum shakin’ RnB matched with disco, and music to make you pull out all the shapes.

All profits from this fundraiser go to Bristol Pride and DTYM will also be raising the roof at the Official Pride Afterparty.

PRIDE UPDATE

VOLUNTEER WITH PRIDE

HELP MAKE PRIDE HAPPEN We could not make Pride happen without all our incredible volunteers. As we get bigger every year we need more of you Pride Champions to support Pride and ensure we can keep happening.

We need lots of Parade Stewards who still get to join the march just help ensure public safety by helping keep the parade the right side of the road and that it keeps moving.

We need Gate Crew to help collect those vital donations needed to keep Pride going and to exchange etickets for wristbands. We’ve got several 2 hour shifts to fill across the day.

To sign up to volunteer please visit www.bristolpride.co.uk/volunteer or email volunteer@bristolpride.co.uk

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SATURDAY 7 JULY

MOVE OVER DARLING AUDIO TOUR

Photo: Vonalina Cake

JOIN TOM MARSHMAN FOR HIS M SHED LGBT+ AUDIO TOUR In February Tom Marshman created an LGBT+ audio tour of the M Shed with sound artist Rowan Evans. Especially for Pride, Tom presents the chance to ask questions as he introduces you to the project and to the M Shed itself.

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1 - 5pm Free M Shed

Connecting stories collected from his performance work interviewing older LGBT+ people in Bristol about what lies at the roots of their identity. Funny and touching, the tour is presented very lyrically, becoming a long poem that moves you around the M Shed.

The audio tour is now permanently available from the front desk during opening hours.

PROUD sponsors of Bristol Pride Festival 2018

Burges Salmon is pleased to support Bristol Pride Festival 2018.

The independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. www.burges-salmon.com pride week @BurgesSalmon

SUNDAY 8 JULY

PRIDE GAMING

UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, L, G, B, T, + We team up with Bristol Button Mash to create an exciting day of LGBT+ gaming that is open and welcoming to all. Expect staple classics such as Smash Bros, Street Fighter and Mario Kart, as well as other retro classics and multiplayer madness.

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12:30pm - late Free Kongs King Street

There will be a chance to try out new and old consoles, and chat to other like-minded geeks including the Bristol Gaymers group.

Pokemon fans: bring along your DSs to trade and battle, or Switch it up with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and ARMS.

SUNDAY 8 JULY

FILM: BEST OF IRIS PRIZE

Once again the quality of the 2017 Iris Prize shorts were incredible and we are proud to be a partner to the festival. The Queer Vision team have hand-picked a selection of the best of the best from the festival especially for you.

Films Where We Are Now Sunday Morning Coming Down Wolves Rink

3pm

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£8 / £5 Watershed

Sununú: The Revolution of Love Fay Presto: Queen of the Close Up Bearable

Tickets available via the Watershed Box Office.

Tel: 0117 927 5100 or www.watershed.co.uk

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Free travel

with a supporter wristband & eTicket!

Valid on all our buses in the Bristol Inner Zone on Saturday 14th July

Travelling any other day?

It’s only £4 on our mTicket app or £4.50 on bus for unlimited travel in the Bristol Inner Zone until 4.29am.

Perfect for the after parties!

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MONDAY 9 JULY

FILM: SIDNEY & FRIENDS

A BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL EXPLORATION OF INTERSEX AND TRANS LIFE IN KENYA Scottish filmmaker Tristan Aitchison visited Kenya in 2013 where a chance meeting with an activist revealed an underground network of intersex and trans people who wanted their voices heard.

This is a heartfelt exploration of the hopes, dreams, and everyday reality of a group friends fighting to survive on the edge of Kenyan society.

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6:30pm

PRICE

£10 / £8

VENUE

Watershed

Sidney grew up in rural western Kenya. He didn’t like wearing skirts or doing chores that girls are traditionally supposed to do, preferring herding cattle and playing football. When he flees his family’s prejudice he meets a group of transgender friends in Nairobi. Together, they fight discrimination and discover life, love and self-worth.

Welcomed into their community, Aitchison recorded six young people who bravely shared their candid stories over a long period.

While things have gradually improved over the last few years, Kenya has various discriminatory laws affecting LGBT+ people and this moving story reveals what it’s like to live life as a targeted minority.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director, Tristan Aitchison.

Tickets available via the Watershed Box Office.

Tel: 0117 927 5100 or www.watershed.co.uk

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TUESDAY 10 JULY

PRIDE THEATRE NIGHT

PINK ORCHIDS - THE HIV MONOLOGUES NOMINATED BEST ENSEMBLE FOR OFF WEST END AWARDS Our first outing for the 2018 Pride Theatre night, we are proud to bring London’s Dragonflies Theatre to Bristol for this powerful and poignant piece.

Alex knows nothing about HIV. Nick is his Tinder date who’s just been diagnosed positive and is struggling with selfworth. Their date is going amazingly until Nick discloses his diagnosis… and Alex reacts in the worst way.

Through meeting Irene, an Irish nurse who treated AIDS in the 1980s, and Barney, who was saved by the 1996 medication, Alex gets on PrEP, but will he be able to win Nick back?

Dragonflies Theatre are dedicated to making challenging and thought provoking work that reflects issues affecting the LGBT+ community. We thought it was important to bring this piece to Bristol and we are glad to be joined by Brigstowe and The THT who you will be able to talk to on the night.

Tickets are available via www.bristolpride.co.uk/week or from The Wardrobe Theatre.

A percentage of sales goes back to support the Wardrobe Theatre, a vital community asset.

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7pm

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£10 Wardrobe Theatre

“Impeccable, poignant and informative storytelling, hugely recommended.”

Act Drop “A hilarious and poignant play.”

British Theatre “Another triumph from the team that have so successfully put the spirit of community into modern theatre.”

Gay Times

TUESDAY 10 JULY

PRIDE THEATRE NIGHT

MURDER, HE DIDN’T WRITE. A GENDER-SWAPPED IMPROVISED MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT The second outing for the Bristol Pride Theatre Night is a dastardly return of plotting, mayhem and laughter as we once again team up with Bristol theatre troupe Degrees Of Error to present you a very special edition of their Edinburgh Fringe hit sell-out show ‘Murder, She Didn’t Write’.

The talented cast create a completely original and hilarious murder-mystery, improvised on-the-spot using suggestions from the audiences and a whole host of gender-swapped suspects in a show that promises to dazzle, enthral and delight.

Hailed by the Ed Fringe Review as ‘One of the funniest evenings you’ll have in some time’ Degrees of Errors’ shows are incredibly popular and are always a sell-out, so be sure to get your tickets quickly and will you guess whodunnit in time?

9pm

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£10 Wardrobe Theatre

“Absolutely fantastic… incredibly clever… laugh out loud funny… a truly entertaining and hilarious take on the murder mystery and absolutely not one to miss.”

Voice Magazine “Live action Cluedo, with more laughs.”

Fringe Guru

Tickets are available via www.bristolpride.co.uk/week or from The Wardrobe Theatre.

A percentage of sales goes back to support the Wardrobe Theatre a vital community asset.

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we the curious Bring questions, start discoveries

Science, art, ideas.

Bristol Harbourside. wethecurious.org

WEDNESDAY 11 JULY

FILM: BEST OF FLARE

The BFI Flare film festival is one of the biggest and best LGBT+ Film festivals in the world. Every year on the London’s Southbank they present new and classic LGBT+ films and we attend to make selections for Pride. As well as feature films, this year there was an abundance of short films and we’ve selected the best from Flare to bring you films breaking new ground in queer representation and narratives that you won’t see in the mainstream.

Films The Rabbi Missed Conceptions Edmund The Magnificent Skai Blue

6:30pm

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£8 / £5 Watershed

Goldfish Mai Brown Queers

All Together Different As a global, highly - skilled engineering services company, our success depends on our people.

We value each and every staff member and actively celebrate diversity; that’s why we are proud to support Bristol Pride 2018.

Marine › Land › Aviation › Cavendish Nuclear

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THURSDAY 12 JULY

PRIDE COMEDY NIGHT

Always one of the highlights of Pride we’ve worked hard to bring you a special night of laughter with amazing names making waves in the comedy circuit.

7pm

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£12 / £10 Arnolfini

A sell out night every year, we’ve moved to a bigger venue this year but expect another busy night so be sure to book in advance.

Jayde Adams Comedian, writer, dancer, actress, piano player, opera singer, beat boxer, rapper, photographer, good with computers, can draw, can cook, good at hair and make up, renaissance woman and fish monger, we’re proud to welcome back our host Jayde Adams.

As well as about 600 9th place trophies for freestyle disco dancing, Jayde has a disgusting amount of awards and accolades for comedy.

WINNER: London Cabaret Audience Award 2013, 2014 Funny Women Award and The 2017 (Scottish) Sun’s Best Female Comedian and Best Show of Edinburgh Fringe plus NOMINEE: Edinburgh Comedy Award “Best Newcomer” 2016 and 2017 Chortle Best Newcomer.

Joshua Jones Manchester’s Josh Jones is pretty new onto the comedy circuit but is already easily making his mark on the scene.

In 2016 he made it to the finals of the Chortle Student Comedy Awards and has been performing all over the UK for the last year. He’s sharp and witty and we are really excited to be able to bring Josh to Bristol for the Pride Comedy Night.

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Sophie Ducker Self-proclaimed “sexy-cerebral comedy underdog” she’s quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting new acts on the circuit. She’s been shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Award and is a Funny Women Awards finalist.

Starring in a comedy pilot for Channel 4 called Riot Girls, as well as a pilot for Comedy Central UK, she founded and hosts Manic Pixie Dream Girls, an international, intersectional feminist comedy show that appeared at Edinburgh Fringe in 2016 and 2017. As a comedy writer you’ll have heard her funnies on The News Quiz, The Now Show and BBC Radio 4, we’re excited to welcome such talent to Bristol Pride.

Sarah Keyworth Originally from Nottingham, Funny Women Awards 2015 first runner up and Laughing Horse New Act of the Year Semi Finalist, Sarah Keyworth is fast-becoming a regular on the London circuit and has recently supported Stewart Francis on tour.

Her material is a mix of honest anecdotal storytelling about her Midlands upbringing, made surreal with the occasional addition of a silly observation. She delivers sharp lines with a cheeky smile and moments of sudden deadpan that leave the audience wanting more.

Elfy Lyons Elfy Lyons is an award-winning red-hatted comedian and clown from London. In 2017 her solo show SWAN was nominated for the Edinburgh Fringe Best Show Award and the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality.

Named on the BBC New Talent Hotlist 2017 and in British Vogues 20 Names of Now, you can expect to see a lot more of Elfy and her new show ChiffChaff, which debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe later this year.

She’s just been shortlisted for Fringe World’s Best Comedy Show Award and we are excited to have Elfy perform in Bristol for Pride.

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KEEPING IT GREEN

GREEN ON THE PRIDE FLAG STANDS FOR NATURE, LET’S CARE FOR IT. Every year we work to reduce our carbon footprint in a number of ways. From sourcing our infrastructure locally so we don’t have lorries bringing kit from all over the country to ensuring our food traders are local and source their ingredients locally too. We’ve also asked them to ensure that if they do need to give you packaging that it is compostable and have banned plastic cutlery.

We’ve been working extremely hard to reduce our plastic waste and have saved on average 100kg of waste plastic over the last two years.

Our wristbands are ‘litter free’ so we don’t have lots of little bits of plastic left over.

Even this programme is printed on recycled paper using vegetable dye and has been delivered to venues by bike.

BUT we need your help to reduce our impact and there’s several ways you can help.

PLEASE DON’T LITTER we have over 100 bins onsite with recycling facilities - use them!

It is so disheartening to see the amount of waste needlessly left on the floor after the festival. Not only does it shame us all,

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but Pride then have to pay extra money for clean-up and also have to find extra volunteers to help us litter pick.

Cup Scheme: You’ll pay a £1 deposit on the first drink at Pride and you’ll get a reusable cup. That’s yours for the whole day. Bring it back with you to the bar each time you get a drink and you get a new one. When you’re done return the cup and get your £1 back, or you can donate it to Pride.

Free Water Refills: We again welcome Refill Bristol to Pride, we’ve had them at the festival for the last 3 years and we are proud to see their campaign to reduce bottled water usage go national. They will be offering free water at Pride so bring reusable bottles to fill up, or you can buy one from them on the day. This helps us save hundreds of waste plastic bottles.

Travelling to Pride? Forget the car and get discounted travel with Bristol Ferry Boats and free bus travel on Pride Day with First Bus with a supporter wristband.

Glitter. We love it and we know you do too, but did you know glitter is a micro plastic that doesn’t degrade in our oceans. There are environmentally friendly alternatives; Lush have natural based products to make you shine, use a mineral based shimmer, or do your homework and find one of the newer, biodegradable options on the market.

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UK BLACK PRIDE & KIKI

PROUDLY CELEBRATING THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF OUR COMMUNITY We are so excited to host a special event with UK Black Pride and KIKI. We are committed to making Bristol Pride an event that reflects the amazing diversity of our LGBT+ community and an event that is not only simply open and welcoming, but one that truly embraces, celebrates platforms and engages.

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6pm Free City Hall

Join us for inspiring speakers from UK Black Pride, including Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah. Meet old friends and new, make connections with other LGBT+ people ahead of Pride Day, plus hear more about our People of Colour block in the Pride parade.

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ESDR: SHANGELA

ESDR PRESENTS A BRISTOL PRIDE SPECIAL. HALLELOO! Eat Sleep Drag Repeat (ESDR) present Shangela. She’s the spitfire from the Haus of Edwards who just couldn’t be kept in her box; and now she’s bringing her fabulous self to Bristol! You can call her Laquifa, just don’t try and tell her she has a sugar daddy. She is a professional and she’s coming to spill the T!

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SWX Bristol

This expanded Bristol Pride ESDR will be hosted by award-winning drag prince Alfie Ordinary at SWX, where we’ll party until late-o-clock with DJ Emily Meow plus guest artists. Eat Sleep Drag Repeat is the original and authentic home of RuPaul’s Drag Race artists in Bristol, presenting high quality contemporary drag shows since 2015. www.facebook.com/eatsleepdragrepeat pride week

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We protect and promote LGBT+ employment rights and fight for equality for all.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY. JOIN OUR UNION.

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PRIDE PARADE

BE LOUD, BE PROUD, BE VISIBLE!

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Our chance to march for equality and diversity, to visibly celebrate our community and show that hatred and prejudice has no place in our city, or anywhere. As well as showcasing our own diversity the parade is our chance to show our LGBT+ family around the world that they are not alone.

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Gather 10am Depart 11am FREE Castle Park

Everyone is welcome and every year more and more people are joining the parade, with more lining the streets to cheer us on. We are especially excited to be joined by Bi Pride, Young Stonewall, and UK Black Pride. This year we’ve also been working with KIKI, St Paul’s Carnival and UK Black Pride to present a LGBT+ People of Colour block in the parade; email info@bristolpride.co.uk if you want to know more and join in our costume making workshops.

A big thank you to parade partner GMB Union, their support helps us keep the parade free for individuals and community groups.

If you’d like to join the parade as a business or corporate group and haven’t already contributed to Pride, we do ask that you be a Parade Supporter and make a small financial contribution; Email info@bristolpride.co.uk for details.

Parade Supporters: Grant Thornton Lloyds Nandos Nationwide Pelican Business Services PwC Royal College of Nursing Santander Stride Treglown TSB + Sponsors and Expo stalls (p56)

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SITE MAP

VIP AREA

MAIN STAGE GAMES ARENA AMPHITHEATRE

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING AREA

FOOD

CAN BAR (Card only)

BROTHERS BAR (Card only)

BRISTOL FERRY LANDING

Security searches in place at Pride If you don’t need a bag, don’t bring one

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MAIN ENTRANCE Box Office & Wristband exchange

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YOUTH AREA

PRIDE DAY

MAIN STAGE

BOOGALOO STU Host 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.

Back with us this year is the wonderful Karlface. Bringing his usual slice of funk soul disco house he’ll keep the party vibe going while we reset the stage between acts.

SING OUT BRISTOL

12:30pm

Bristol’s very own LGBT+ choir has over 50 members that regularly perform through the year.

Performing sell out shows at St George’s Hall, expect twists on pop and contemporary classics.

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After a year of sold out drag king cabaret nights, Oliver Assets and Roddy Jodphurs bring the Brizzle Boiz experience to Pride.

Inclusive, expressive and exciting they’re joined by drag king hosting duo Zayn Phallic and super-crooner Don One. Here to prove that Brizzle Boiz make more noize!

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1:20pm

Punchy urban pop teamed with energetic performances and handpicked by Radio 1 as Introducing track of the week. Charting at #12 in the UK Viral Spotify Chart, she spent 2017 performing across the globe supporting the likes of Clean Bandit, Craig David and Anne-Marie.

LLOYD DANIELS

1:45pm

Reaching the top 5 in the Xfactor 2009 on team Cheryl, Lloyd regularly performs gigs and festivals across the UK and Europe.

Landing the lead in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2014 kickstarted a run of theatre roles, including Peter Pan.

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KELLY WILDE

2:10pm

This Australian power house has performed around the world and is one of the most engaging and well known performers in the biz! Performance credits include Katrina & the Waves, Boy George and Sophie Ellis-Bextor to name a few and we’ll all be singing GLORIA!

KELLY LLORENNA

2:40pm

Starting in dance act ‘N-Trance’ hits including ‘Set You Free’, ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy’ and ‘Forever’.

Her collaboration with Flip & Fill spawned True Love Never Dies with massive solo hits including ‘Tell It To My Heart’ and ‘This Time I Know It’s For Real’.

SPARKLE MOTION

3:10pm

A poptastic dance troupe newly resident in Bristol. They’ve been peddling their quirky brand of dance fun for the last 15 years.

A dance troupe with a knowing twinkle in their eyes and killer routines in their pockets.

ALEXANDRA BURKE

3:30pm

Rising to fame on Xfactor she’s one of the most successful winners of the show selling well over 4 million records in the UK alone.

‘Hallelujah’ holds the current European record for single sales over a 24-hour period and became the top-selling single of 2008, selling over 1 million copies in the UK alone by January 2009, a first for a British female soloist.

Debut album, Overcome, went straight in at No1 int he UK charts, spawning No1 singles including ‘Bad Boys’, ‘All Night Long’ and ‘Start Without You’ along with 3 BRIT Award nominations and further 3 top 10 hits including ‘Broken Heels’ and ‘The Silence’.

As well as a string of chart hits Alexandra has carved an incredible musical career taking lead roles in Whitney Houston musical Bodyguard and Sister Act so expect an incredible set.

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MAIN STAGE

TOYA DELAZY

With BET Award nominated debut album “Due Drop�, and voicing the first black PowerPuff Girl, Toya continues her rise as one of the most versatile and exciting new talents boasting from Africa.

Infectious afro-beat with heavy bass sound.

BRIZZLE BOIZ

4:40pm We welcome back drag king hosts Oliver Assets and Roddy Jodphurs as they present another act to showcase the Brizzle Boiz experience at Pride.

ZOE ALEXANDER AS P!NK

4:50pm

Zoe delivers a dynamic, high energy and captivating performance every time. With a powerful, exciting and really involved portrayal no wonder she is the no1 best pink tribute in the UK.

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Back with another exciting routine, be sure to get up and get involved with this poptastic dance troupe.

LAURENT JOHN

5:35pm

Originally hailing from Antigua and Barbuda, you may recognise him from performances with Dr Meaker, Bestival and Glastonbury.

Incredible lyricism, soulful and sensual rhythms and melodies sit atop floaty, uplifting beatwork and synthesis.

MELLISSA TOTTEN MADONNA 6:15pm

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American born Madonna impersonator Melissa Totten transitioned from a featured entertainer on the Vegas strip to touring artist across Europe. She is the world best and performs at some of the biggest festival and events in the world.

AVEC SANS

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Makers of dreamy electronic pop they’ve supported Ladyhawke and played alongside Little Boots, Bright Light Bright Light and The Pet Shop Boys. With energetic shows, they’ve played for BBC Introducing and at SXSW, Canadian Music Week, Kendall Calling and blew us away at Pride Presents:

SNAP!

7:45pm

International megahit ‘The Power’ is not only one of the world’s most played dance-tracks, but the one that launched Snap! Debut album ‘World Power’ sold more than 7 million copies and is one of the most successful dance albums ever including hits like ‘Ooops Up’, ‘Mary Had A Little Boy’ and of course ‘Rhythm is a Dancer’. We’re so excited to welcome Penny Ford and rapper Benjamin Lowe to Pride.

REPUBLICA

8:30pm

They’re back and they’ve been busy!

Touring constantly over the last couple of years, a sell-out 20th anniversary tour, festival appearances plus deluxe double reissues to be followed by the highly anticipated new album.

Led by the iconic Saffron, Tim Dorney (keyboard) and Johnny Male (guitar) they rode the Britpop wave of femalefronted rock, selling an incredible 3 million albums across the globe.

Their music has become the soundtrack to the past few decades, hit single ‘Ready to Go’ soared to No1 in several countries and featured on more than 300 films. We cannot wait for their performance for you Drop Dead Gorgeous lot.

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to inclusivity and equality of opportunity www.uwe.ac.uk/equalityanddiversity #UWEEquality

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ENSURING PRIDE IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE We want to create an event that is open and welcoming to everyone and we’re working hard to increase our accessibility with thanks to our Access Partner UWE Bristol and support from Bristol City Council. As well as our dedicated wheelchair viewing area we are also having a Mobiloo accessible toilet with adult-sized changing bench and hoist onsite this year.

We’re also proud to announce we will have BSL interpreters on all our stages this year. We’ve introduced two giant screens, one by Main Stage and one by the Dance Stage, which will be broadcasting the main stage later in the day. To ensure visibility, our main stage signers will be inset on the screens. For more on our accessibility visit our website www.bristolpride.co.uk/access

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SUPER SUPPORTERS AREA

A SLICE OF FESTIVAL LUXURY FOR A GOOD CAUSE With a raised viewing area of Main Stage this is a glittering area for a little tropical luxury. You’re all VIPs to us but here our Super Supporters get the chance to support Pride, enjoy some free drinks and escape the crowds with a quick access bar and private toilets.

Our Super Supporter wristbands include all the Pride Day+Night benefits such as money off at the bars, free travel and entry into the official Pride afterparties.

What’s more it also includes a donation to our community fund. These are like gold dust so be quick if you want one.

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CABARET STAGE

BSL interpretation

Sponsored by TIKK we’re proud to present some of the best cabaret acts in the country. At times risqué and always unpredictable…be warned. Thanks to Base Radio, The Palace and Bear Bar for sponsoring performances and Club Raven and Bear Bar for sponsoring the artist Green Room.

COUNTESS CARDONAE Your hostess 12:00 Miss Retreat finalist & WSM Pride’s Got Talent winner, she’s got legs for days and will leave you gagging with her lip syncs. Opening the stage last year we did say this Queen was one to watch.

JOANNA BUMME 12:35 Cardiff’s favourite Drag Queen. Need we say more? Known for her camp & quirky cabaret sets, and her unusual flirting skills. She is well and truly an up and coming star.

TINA SPARKLE 12:50 DRAG IDOL WINNER 12:05 Who will it be? We are proud of our local talent here in Bristol and that’s why the winner of the local heats of Drag Idol UK wins the opening slot on the Pride Cabaret Stage.

ALYSSA VAN DELLE 12:20 Pastatute of the world and Italy’s youngest milf! Performing all over Europe and Hostess of Bristol’s very own Category Is, she can sing in English, Italian, Spanish and even throw in a few laughs!

We’re excited to have OMG resident Miss Tina Sparkle with us. S4C Wales TV Star and all round Welsh Wonder, Tina has been entertaining across the UK and abroad for over 14 years.

DONNA LA MODE Your hostess 13:10 Former West End musical theatre performer, Donna always brings her unique blend of comedy, song and dance with glamour, sparkle and lots of jazz hands! She may be the oldest queen in town but ‘wow’ she’s still got it.

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LADY WINDSOR ROSE Your hostess 13:10 This self appointment ‘Iron Lady of Drag’ mixes live singing and high energy dancing. Don’t believe everything you read in the papers; she might have a mouth like a sewer, but she has a heart of gold and the talent to back it up.

STEPHANIE VON CLITZ 13:15 Another amazing talent that started right here in the South West. She’s now cemented herself firmly in the London cabaret circuit with regular performances in some of the hottest venues.

TRAY LA TRASH 13:35 Regular host at OMG Bar, Bristol’s own Tray La Trash is an actress, singer, dancer, and yummy mummy. She’ll go to the opening of a vodka bottle if asked so Pride was an easy sell.

JOLENE DOVER 13:55 Jolene is another excellent artiste from just across the water. That’s Cardiff by the way. A TV star with a unique style, quick humour & observational comedy. Witty and slightly off-the-wall and an amazing voice.

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MISS DEMEANOR Your hostess 14:15 One of your hosts for the day this Irish Queen, former Bristol resident and queen of innuendo is missed locally but is keeping herself busy performing and DJing and we’re glad to have her back in Bristol for Pride.

KY KELLY 14:20 This international award winning artist is quick witted and completely outrageous, with a blue sense of humour and quirky personality. Live vocals, class comedy patter and plenty of audience participation.

GYPSY DIVINE 14:40 Described as the face of an angel with the voice of an angle grinder! Both her and her delinquent half-sister will keep you entertained with their own brand of bawdy adult humour and songs.

VIRGIN XTRAVAGANZAH 15:00 International performer and MC with an incredible voice, range and comedy. She is a Virgin on a mission, and she is out to make the world #StrutWithChrist!

MARY MAC 15:20 This tartan wrapped Scottish Drag Artiste and power house performs throughout the UK and all over the world with her own original show. Expect a performance packed with hit songs, cheeky banter and a healthy helping of haggis.

DR BEV 17:05 Dr Bev has been doing the rounds for 23 years making her one of the most established drag queens in the UK. A proud Welsh girl with a big voice and attitude to match, hecklers beware!

With thanks to Base Radio

Sponsored by The Bear Bar

SON OFA TUTU 15:55 A firm favourite with the Bristol crowds and returning with a storming set year, on year Son Ofa Tutu really knows how to wow. Customising her set each time, expect a series of sung and spoken vignettes to present a hysterical no-holds-barred show.

DRAG WITH NO NAME 17:30 An amazing performer and a Bristol (and global) favourite. You cannot fail to be entertained by one of the most versatile drag artists on the cabaret scene, with fantastic satirical characterisations and live vocals.

Sponsored by The Bear Bar

Sponsored by The Bear Bar

JADE JUSTINE Your hostess 16:25 A real life Disney Princess with amazing vocals, she’s worked with seasoned queens all over the UK. Competing in both Drag Idol and Bette Rinse’s It’s a Knockout, you’ll be in safe hands.

SANDRA 16:30 Drag royalty here people.

Expect sharp wit, audience participation and plenty of songs.

Some of the routines have become synonymous with Sandra and we cannot wait to see what she has instore.

RUBY RAWBONE Your hostess 18:00 Winner of the Bristol 2015 Drag Idol heats, her unique alternative and camp style continues to impress with an eclectic fusion of hilarious lip-sync and theatrical singing talents.

MARY GOLDS 18:05 Firm favourite and regular at Wow Cardiff & Birdcage Newport she’ll be bringing her camp humour, quick wit and catchy upbeat songs to Pride. Expect outfits that would put a Vegas showgirl to shame.

With thanks to Base Radio

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CABARET STAGE

HOLESTAR 18:30 The UK’s most established and longest serving female drag queen. Belting out songs and confusing audiences all over the world since 2005.

Winner of Best Drag at the London Cabaret Awards 2015 and making her Bristol debut.

BRENDA LA BEAU 18:55 Liverpool’s favourite X Factor reject! She’ll make you laugh, sing, dance and maybe even bring a tear to your eye! She has an impressive repertoire of songs from musicals, classics and modern day.

Sponsored by The Palace

MISS BEAVER Your hostess 19:20 Responsible for the stage line-up, The Miss Retreat 2012 winner has been our Cabaret Stage Host for the past 4 years. With quick wit and loveable charm she’s a firm favourite on the scene.

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BAGA CHIPZ 19:25 We are thrilled to welcome Baga Chipz back to Bristol Pride.

She’s a multi-awardwinning cabaret artist, actress, activist, G-A-Y Porn Idol judge, Soho fixture, Elegant Trollope and Queen of the Battered Sausage.

LOLA LASAGNE 20:00 Lola Lasagne is the Brighton Belle with 28 years under her wig!

She has worked every major city & cabaret venue across the UK bringing her irreverent humour, sharp tongue and live vocals with her.

Sponsored by The Bear Bar

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PRIDE SURVEYS

HELP US COLLECT VITAL DATA FOR FUNDING As well as roaming volunteers, we have a Pride Expo stall on Millennium Square and ask you to take a few minutes to answer a short survey that will really help Pride. Often, we’re asked to provide data to evidence the need for Pride and our audience for funding bids. It’s all anonymous and confidential as we’ll only be using summarised data trends. You’ll get a limited-edition Pride lanyard in return.

We’ll also ask questions about your experiences such as hate crime in the city and what Pride means to you. To showcase our community, lobby for action and to help develop Pride for years to come.

PRIDE DAY

DRAG QUEEN BINGO

GLITTERING PERFORMANCES AND REVAMPED CLASSIC GAMESHOWS Join us in the Community Tent on Millennium Square at 7pm as the incredible Drag Queen Bingo bring their hilarious game show to Bristol Pride.

Hosted by Carmen Monoxide, Jizmik Hunt, Dominique Fleek and the notorious Gentleman Caller the show crosses musical comedy and gameshow classics with a twist for an experience that will change your concept of bingo forever!

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#RideWithPride

Whatever your road, ride with pride

Uber stands with the LGBTQ community in cities around the world. Whether you’re driving up front or riding in the back, we’re committed to keeping you moving in the only direction we know — forward.

Join us in Bristol, celebrating the people and places that make Pride such a special time of year.

Post your journey with the hashtag #RideWithPride and show the world your true colors.

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FAMILY AREA

Photo: Robin Worrall

CELEBRATE PRIDE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY Kindly sponsored and made possible by UBER, celebrate Pride with the whole family in our ever growing Family Area.

A great space to relax and celebrate while enjoying the festival atmosphere in a dedicated space located on Millennium Square next to our Youth and Family Activities partner We The Curious who will also be on hand with play activities.

We have again teamed up with the fabulous Super Pirates who create colourful and wildly fun play areas, they’ll be running riot and keeping small people thoroughly entertained throughout the day. We also welcome the Malago WI to Pride with Kite Making activities.

So come along, have the chance to meet other same-sex parents and celebrate your identity, but also show the next generation the importance of diversity and equality while having a great day out with all the family.

Other activities include facepainting as well as Drag Queen Storytime performances at 1,2,3 and 4pm. Be sure to check out the Youth Area for the older young people and the new Dance Performance Stage for workshops and performances for the little ‘uns too.

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DANCE PERFORMANCE STAGE BSL interpretation

SHAKE IT OFF IN MILLENNIUM SQUARE Our fantastic and exciting performance stage has been roaring success since its introduction.

We’re showcasing amazing dance groups from across the region so relax, enjoy and get involved with some of the best dance talent on offer. This year we have even more dance styles to delight and more workshops for you to get involved in.

With thanks to Streetenvy Dance and Fitness Academy for curating this stage visit www.streetenvy.co.uk for more information about their dance classes and workshops.

12:30 The Brass Disciples Proud to open stage with a bang (quite a few bangs!) they are a 15+ strong community street band based in South Bristol, born out of a collective love of New Orleans style brass music.

12:50 Valarie’s Dance Studio Ambitious, inclusive and supportive dance school based in Frampton Cotterell / Winterbourne offering classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acrobatics, Commercial, Street, Contemporary and Lyrical for all ages.

13:10 Brazilian Dance with Angeles Maracatu is a rhythm, dance and carnival style from Pernambuco, Brazil, in which the dancers represent characters of the royal court. Dances are set to energetic live percussion and songs

by Afon Sistema.

13:30 Streetenvy Dance & Fitness Academy One of Bristol’s largest dance academies with over 200 students of all ages and abilities regularly learning street dance, commercial, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, break, dancehall, reggaeton, fitness and more.

14:00 Waacking with Maggie Bristol’s new queen bee on the waacking scene. Maggie hosts classes at Streetenvy Dance Academy on Monday & Wednesday

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evenings. Warning, highly addictive!

Be inspired by the crazy fun energy.

Includes workshop.

14:10 Cabaret Queens Dance Troupe The South West’s finest vintage and cabaret performance troupe available for bookings such as weddings, shows and club nights.

Experts in burlesque, charleston, fan dance, vegas show girls and more, join their snazzy workshop and watch out for their special Pride dance routine!

14:30 Zumba with Becks Join in! Zumba brings people together for fun while dancing and involves dance movements performed to energetic music.

The choreography incorporates moves from lots of different Latin rhythms, although they also bring a lot of international sounds to the party.

14:50 Salsa with Aanchal and Cedric Salsa is a beautiful interaction, technical yet very social and enjoyable. History, music, culture and interpretations has made salsa a language in itself. This performance belongs to Cross Body Salsa from Los Angeles, expect partner work, shines, spins, drops, mambo, rumba and modern pop fusion, bringing you a holistic experience of Salsa.

15:10 Gal Ting Bringing some carnival to Pride. Bristol and the South West’s only Dancehall dance crew, specialising in Jamaican movements such as whining, twerking and more! Be prepared to see hips, bums, plenty of other swanky moves and fierce performances by these unique all-female crew dancers!

17:00 Mundi Dance African dance group choreographed by Louis-Roger Eboa, an African contemporary dancer, performer and teacher. He started dancing at 15 and now ranks among the leading African dancers in the South West.

Mundi Dance reached the quarter-final’s of Sky1’s Got To Dance in 2013.

15:30 McClennan School of Irish Dancing We promised variety! Back again this year we are excited to bring some Irish Dance to Bristol Pride. They’re part of the World Irish Dance Association and many of the dancers hold national and international titles.

17:20 Emily Dance Bristol – Tap Performing for the second time today with a different style, Emily Dance Bristol holds regular drop-in dance classes in a range of styles, a fun and inclusive performance group, and bespoke choreography for private and charity events in Bristol.

15:50 Dolly Mix Dance Troupe This all girl dance crew share a wide variety of dance disciplines and a passion for performing. Fierce and with bags of attitude they push the boundaries of Street Dance and show that women of all shapes, sizes and colours can come together and create something amazing.

16:10 BollyRed With Aanchal Gupta Performance and Workshop. Indian Folk dance and Bollywood Fusion, BollyRed bring you the elegance of Bharathnatyam, empowering faces of Goddess Durga and naughty romantic lovers tiff, all in one power packed performance. Bollywood, Garba and Bhangra all in their purest form with magnificent costumes and traditional jewellery.

16:20 Emily Dance Bristol Presenting Flamenco, Ballroom & Latin with a workshop in this performance they run Regular drop-in dance classes in a range of styles, a fun and inclusive performance group, with incredible dance routines and bespoke choreography. Available for private and charity events in Bristol.

16:40 DanceBlast Running for over 20 years in Bristol, they allow the opportunity for all children and teenagers to learn a variety of dance styles in a fun and inclusive environment. The focus is on each child becoming the best dancer they can.

17:30 Project Pixie Hoops A group of Hula Hoop enthusiasts and friends perform hoop dance, circus skills and flow arts with lots of energy, joy and sparkles.

As well as performing on stage the troupe will be joining the parade again this year.

17:50 Sublime Performing Arts A fierce and dynamic commercial and street dance act who perform across the country.

They Pride themselves on being an inclusive and supportive group - celebrating diverse body shapes, genders and nationalities.

18:10 STRONG by Zumba The jewel in the crown at Freedog Urban Activity centre, a HIIT workout synced to music by personal trainer Paul Webb. Join Paul and his team for a 20 minute workout.

Visit Freedog in Bristol and Swindon for the full 60min experience, if you dare!

18:30 The Bristolettes An authentic Jazz and Charleston dance troupe from Bristol, in association with BBC Strictly Come Dancing Choreographer Jenny Thomas.

1850: Performance Dance Musical School Exciting and visually stunning dance, expect a mix of street and contemporary. Regulars at Pride, they wow every time.

Thank you to the Queenshilling for supporting this stage with technical and sound support

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COMMUNITY AREA

THE HEART OF PRIDE, MEET LOCAL LGBT+ GROUPS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND BUSINESSES Community is what Pride is all about and a key part of the festival. The area is a place for you to meet businesses, charities and groups dedicated to providing services to the LGBT+ community and supporting the public and their own staff. We are pleased to welcome AIRBUS as our sponsor for Bristol Pride Community Area, their support helps us to keep this vital part of the festival going.

Alcoholics Anonymous Amnesty Bristol Avon Transpeople Avon Wildlife Trust BCC LGBT+ Bisons Bivisible Bridge Centre Brigstowe Project Bristol Community Health Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Bristol Family Placement Bristol Hate Crime Services Bristol Older People’s Forum

CCS Adoption Christians @ Pride FFLAG Girlguiding GMB Green Party Greenpeace In the Bag Irwin Mitchell LGBT bristol Lib Dems Merlin Housing Mermaids Micro Rainbow Mindline NEU

Next Link and Safe Link Outstories Pink Herrings Pride Without Borders RSPB Second Step See it From Her Singout St Mungos Stonewall Studio Upstairs TIGER Trans Pride SW USDAW UWE Bristol Womens Tech hub

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PRIDE DAY

EXPO STANDS AND MARKET AREA

COME AND MEET OUR FESTIVAL PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS We are excited to have more organisations than ever getting involved and supporting Pride. We can only make it happen through this support and engagement along with your donations. These organisations are committed to supporting their LGBT+ staff, dedicated to having a positive impact on our communities, and making change happen. Come and have a chat and find out more.

We also have a great selection of Market Stalls between Millennium Square and the Amphitheatre, a chance to buy a souvenir or pick up a nibble before stopping by the bar.

Expo stands: Unite Students Airbus EDF Uber We the Curious Aviva BCRM Hargreaves Lansdown Rainbow Casino University of Bristol Babcock

Burges Salmon DAC Beachcroft RPC Sn-ap Unison Barrett Homes BDP (welfare) Bristol Independent Mental Health Network (BIMHN) Bristol Pride Survey DEFRA

Enterprise Government Equality Department Highways England Labour National Trust South Gloucestershire Council TSB Unite Union Unity Sexual Health

Market Stalls: Bry’s Shakes Chameleon Jewellery Gem Trading Hartzak

Jacqui’s homemade Sweets Olives ‘n’ Stuff Shrinking Violet

List correct at time of print, visit bristolpride.co.uk for up to date listings.

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FOOD AND DRINK TEMPTING GLOBAL FLAVOURS AND LOCAL PRODUCE We have a wonderful range of food onsite ranging from burgers to vegan junk food.

Get a Pride Supporter Wristband and not only will you get discounts or extras from them but also money off from all our bars onsite.

Burger Joint: Regularly rated as one of the best burger restaurants in the UK

Ruby and White: Whiteladies butchers behind the acclaimed Cowshed

Yellow Turban Curry: Classic curries with authentic recipes. Vegan.

One Love Kitchen: Mouth-watering aromas from classic jerk flavours

Sausagefest: Brilliant sausages guaranteed to hit the spot

VX: A popular addition to Bristol serving vegan kebabs from this all-vegan diner

Desy Thai: Great Thai food from the organiser of Bristol Thai Festival

Pho: Amazing Vietnamese street food serving soups, salads and vegan heroes

Remember NO ALCOHOL is allowed to be brought onsite this year

Free drinking water available

PRIDE DAY

YOUTH AREA

A RELAXING SPACE FOR OUR NEXT GENERATION The Pride Day Youth Area is the chance for young people to come together and celebrate Pride. A relaxed and safe space, for you to be who you are, in partnership with Freedom Youth, Off The Record, RIFE and Basement Studios. Activities include badge making, Radical Freedom Talks, Origami and facepainting.

For ages 25 and under, no alcohol is allowed in this area. Come meet friends old and new, find out more about Bristol’s Youth Services and enjoy a space to escape the madding crowd, get some shade and recharge ready to go again.

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PRIDE NIGHT

OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY

JOIN THE TEMPEST! HEADLINE ACTS, DJ’S AND CLUBNIGHTS ACROSS 3 ROOMS

TIME PRICE VENUE

10pm £12 / £15 O2 Academy

O, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here!

How beauteous mankind is!

Amidst the lights, lasers, smoke and glitter what visions will you behold? We present the 2018 official Pride afterparty. Three rooms of international and local DJ’s, performance and dancers, we pull out all the stops for this his unique and specially curated event to help you party with Pride.

Dresscode: Otherworld, Underwater, Glittering Goddesses, Myths and Legends.

MAIN ARENA / THE DEEP

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Party makers Sink The Pink helm this London based disco bash, quickly become one of the hottest nights known for deliciously dirty disco, house and party bangers.

We’re joined on the night by the incredible HiFi Sean, Jonjo Jury plus dancers. We’re pretty excited to be caging these SAVAGE beasts and bringing them to Bristol for one night only.

Party makers Don’t Tell You Mother open the main room and will truly get the party started.

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PLUS Street Envy Dance Academy, Aerial Acrobatics, LED Hoop Artist, Lasers, CO2 cannons and more

ROOM 2 // SURGE KIKI BRISTOL

DJS ON THE NIGHT INCLUDE:

Bristol-based collective KIKI started in 2017 seeing a need for a space for LGBT+ People of Colour.

We are proud to be working with them to celebrate and recognise the intersectionality and diversity of the LGBT+ community and know they have an amazing night planned for you.

DEANZ AFELOWA LINDA DEVO BOOTY BASS

PLUS TOYA DELAZY [LIVE PA] A special afterparty live performance set from this South African MC and Out Music Awards: Best International Song winner.

ROOM 3 /// ILLUSIONS DTYM + FRIENDS

SISTA PLEASE?

Stand up against the bland and boring, indulge your party fantasy and let’s hope that hottie in the corner isn’t just an illusion. DTYM curate this underwater cavern, party daemons and glittery goddesses, you’ll find them all here.

Birthed from the loins of their funk fathers, Digga Please? They encapsulate the same “anything goes as long as its funky” music policy of their forefathers, taking in 80s soul, pop and boogie alongside classic funk, disco, house and long forgotten dancefloor gems.

PLUS Guests, performances and surprises.

Tickets £12 advance | £15 on door or £15 Pride Day+Night Wristbands which includes Day Festival discounts plus entry to The O2, The Queenshilling and Punka at Old Market Assembly.

ALL proceeds from the official afterparty go to keep Pride Day happening.

For more information and to book tickets visit bristolpride.co.uk/night

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LISTINGS PRIDE CLUBNIGHTS CLUB: O2 ACADEMY Tempest, The official Pride afterpaty. We pull out all the stops for a spectacular party across 3 rooms. This year we present sink the pinks Savage Disco, KIKI curate room 2 with live PA from Toya Delazy and DTYM + guests take over room 3.

See page 55 for full listings.

CLUB: QUEENSHILLING Bristol’s Best Late Night Venue (Bristol lifestyle Awards 2017) proudly supports Pride and other LGBT+ events with fundraisers all year.

Expect the best dance, urban, old school and chart music plus special temporary outside area. All the door money will be going to Pride this night, no wonder they are so loved and respected by their customers.

OPEN: 8pm – 4am TICKET PRICE: Free entry with £15 Pride Day+Night or Super Supporter (VIP) Wristband or £5 on the door which is all donated to Pride.

CLUB: PUNKA at OMA We are excited to have Punka present a night of live performances, punk rock drag and indie/rock bangers from the Punka DJs proudly champion female fronted indie/rock/ punk/riot grrrl artists til the sun comes up!

Expect the unexpected and be prepared to dance your heart out.

OPEN: 9pm – 3am TICKET PRICE: Free entry with £15 Pride Day+Night or Super Supporter (VIP) Wristband or £6 on the door (with a donation to Pride)

BRISTOL SCENE VENUES BAR: THE PHOENIX Home to LGBT+ clubnight DTYM with classy décor, large beer garden with new outside bar this is an urban oasis next to Cabot Circus (Behind Future Inns Hotel).

OPEN: 12noon – 4am BAR: OLD MARKET TAVERN The OMT has a great beer garden and friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Home to our monthly quiz it serves a good range of ales and food.

Happy hour 4-7pm. OPEN: 11:30pm – 2am BAR: THE PALACE Recently refreshed and under new management. The Palace is back and expect lots of fun and action over pride weekend from this staple of the gay scene.

BAR: BBB - BRISTOL BEAR BAR Attitude free bar and proud supporters of Pride. Pride Night sees DJ Daddi’s club classics, dance anthems, funk and a bit of cheese.

Free entry. OPEN: 7pm – very late BAR: BLACK BOY INN Cosy historic pub at the top of Whiteladies Road, serving tasty home-cooked food and a wide selection of local ales and wines.

BAR: OMG BAR Frogmore street based OMG sister venue.

Light up your night on the dancefloor, mingle at the bar or get cosy in one of the many booths. OPEN: 8pm – late BAR: CHRISTMAS STEPS B, Please! host a Pride party from 2pm. Drink promo with supporter wristbands.

CLUB: OMG Spacious dancefloor and 2 bars. Expect lots of lighting, including huge LED wall, CO2 cannons that knock you off your feet and a great sound system. Ticketed event, check their website for prices. OPEN: 10pm pride night

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A WORD WITH...

What do you do for Unite Students?

I am part of the finance team. I have worked at Unite in different capacities, for more than 20 years now.

It’s great to have Unite Students as our headline sponsor again this year.

What did it mean to you, to have Unite involved with Pride?

I am really proud that I was instrumental in getting Unite involved in Pride last year for the first time and because it was so successful, the company was keen to be involved again this year. It feels like a personal achievement and is wonderful to see the progress Unite has made, in the time I have been at the company.

Do you think there are still challenges for LBGT+ staff in the workplace?

Well yes. And I think there will be for some years to come. However, the difference in attitudes between when I started work, back in 1988 and now, are absolutely massive.

What impact do you think Unite Students supporting LGBT+ causes has on staff?

There has been a real focus to encourage better awareness across the company, both at an employee level and with the service we provide our students. The Board has put real weight behind these changes so that everyone is aware of how important it is: from unconscious bias training and looking at how we recruit staff so that we increase diversity in the workplace, to setting up a Women’s Network group and a Diversity In Action group.

Louise Lloyd VAT Manager, Unite Students

For students from the LGBT+ community, going to the university can daunting and potentially challenging, how do you support students?

Starting university can be challenging for anyone and the LGBT+ community can face additional concerns around belonging.

At Unite Students, we are committed to provide a home that is inclusive and where people can be themselves. Our teams are there to support students if they need it, and we work closely with universities to ensure they have the right support, whether that’s helping them to find the LGBT+ network at their university or something else.

What does Pride mean to you?

A time to celebrate and party! But also, it’s the one time of the year when I don’t feel in a minority, when I feel truly part of a wider society and where my lifestyle is just accepted, without question or comment.

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COMING UP

THE SCANDALOUS LOVE OF OSCAR WILDE

A TIC TAC TOE THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION It is April 6 1895, Oscar Wilde waits alone at the Cadogan Hotel, awaiting a knock on the door that will bring an arrest warrant with charges of Gross Indecency. This play by Calum Grant sees Oscar talking openly about his affair with a young boy as well as the ruination he has brought down on the head of his wife Constance, and of course the one true love of his life, the destructive but beautiful Lord Alfred Douglas.

Alma Tavern Theatre, Bristol | 15 - 18 October 2018, 8PM Tickets: £10/£8 from almatavernandtheatre.co.uk Rondo Theatre, Bath | 15 November 2018, 8PM Tickets: £12/£8 from Rondotheatre.co.uk

PRIDE MONTH

PRIDE ON THE SCENE

LOTS OF EVENTS TO CELEBRATE PRIDE ACROSS THE SCENE Our LGBT+ scene of course are planning lots of excitement for Pride, venue listings are on p61, so do make sure you get out and support them across Pride. Look out for Category Is… at the Old Market Assembly on Sat 7 July, with Pride donation buckets and Pride cocktail on the menu they also host Punka’s official Pride Day afterparty.

Start Pride Weekend at the Bear Bar with Pop Nation on Friday 13th, and continue the fun on Sunday with a full show from Lola Lasagna at 6pm. On Pride Night The Palace present DJ Mrs Robinson with chart and cheese and Queenshilling offer free entry with Pride Day+Night wristbands.

PRIDE UPDATE

PRIDE COMMUNITY FUND

A FUND FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS RUN BY THE COMMUNITY We are proud to bring back our Bristol Pride Community Fund for 2018, designed to support members of our LGBT+ community to put on events for LGBT+ communities in Bristol.

We’re providing funding to help you put on that event you’ve always wanted, tackle issues that affect us all, help under-represented groups reach out and help LGBT+ community events that just need a little support.

With funds from £500 - £1000 up for grabs for events that support and promote our communities, keep an eye on our website for more details. Applications open from September.

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SUNDAY 15 JULY

BI PRIDE SOCIAL

COME TOGETHER WITH MEMBERS OF THE BI COMMUNITY Catch up post Pride at the Old Market Assembly and for our Bi Pride social event. We’re excited to have members of the national Bi Pride team attending Bristol Pride this year so it’s the perfect time to get together with them and BiVisible Bristol.

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Come along to this relaxed social event to meet friends, find out more about the Bi community here in Bristol and of course hear plans for next year’s national Bi Pride event in March.

Proud Supporters of Bride Pride 2018!

UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions, serving more than 1.3 million members. We represent staff who provide public services, who may be employed in both the public and private sectors.

UNISON fights discrimination and prejudice in the workplace on behalf of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members. We work together in a growing network of branch-level groups that support individual members with issues at work and debate issues affecting the LGBT community.

UNISON advice and publications on LGBT equality are on our website, where members can find information about regional and national events and sign up for monthly LGBT e-bulletins and for our newsletter ‘Out in UNISON’ To find out more, visit www.unison.org.uk/out or email us at out@unison.co.uk To join UNISON, go to www.unison.org.uk/join Come and see us in the Expo Stands and Market Area!

PRIDE UPDATE

PRIDE PLEDGE

SUPPORTING BRISTOL’S TRANS COMMUNITY In the past few months trans people have come under increasing attack in the media.

So much so that the International Lesbian & Gay Association has downgraded the UK in its annual Rainbow Europe rankings.

We believe that Trans People have the right to be treated equally.

This includes: 1. The right to exist 2. The right to live freely without fear 3. The right to be treated with dignity & respect 4. The right to enjoy the security of UK legislation 5. The right to speak and be heard

We will be asking the people of Bristol to support this pledge via social media in the run-up to Pride. #IPledgeTransSupport #KeepHateOutOfBristol For further information about possible changes to the UK’s Gender Recognition Act, please see: www.stonewall.org.uk/truth-about-trans.

To report transphobic hate crime call SARI: 0800 171 2272 To talk to someone call MindLine Trans+: 0300 330 5468 Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor Alex Raikes, SARI Sarah-Louise Minter, LGBT Bristol Daryn Carter, Bristol Pride Bristol MIND T.I.G.E.R. Bristol Coop

The Diversity Trust Unite the Union South West Region Labour Bristol Stephen Williams (Former LibDem MP) Bristol Green Party Bristol Green Councillor Group

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THANK YOU! OUR BEHIND THE SCENES HEROS Pride couldn’t happen without the thousands of hours of work put in by our volunteers, giving up their time and energy to help make something special happen. It’s also down to all of you who have donated to Pride, got a supporter wristband or attended a fundraising event – it’s not, and never is, too late to donate or volunteer to support Pride.

A special thanks to: Freddie Daw, John Paul Bradbury, Aled Osborne, Eriol Fox, David Robertson, Mike Hollifield, Ross Harrison, Daniel Tribe, Simon Barton, Peter Watts, Sophie Mair, Gabriella De Souza, Ian Dunscombe, Luke Stuart, Stephen Jenkins, Linda Devo, Lucy Potter, Jayne Graham-McMorrow, Michel Mahon, Bernie Hodges, Luke Harries, Ben Murphy and Nigel Cooke.

The incredible Hayley Kyte for our beautiful design, artwork and this programme and to David Ashby of Liquid Lizard for our branding.

Thanks to: 6 O’clock Gin, Alex Renahan, BCFM, Beth Attfield, Charlie Paul, Cheryl Morgan, Chris Dawe, Clifton Hotels, Degrees of Error, GMC Events, Jeff Sutton, Jon Hurst Hair, John Arundell, Kieran Penfold, KIKI Bristol, Kongs Bar, Lucy Roulston, Marta Azaña, Martin Hiscox, Marvin Rees, Michael Benson, Michelle Graham-McMorrow, Paul Stoodley & Queenshilling, Peter Baker, Rebecca Ballard, Robby Rusdianto, Sarah Robertson, Sarah Walker, Shoutout, Simon Perry, Steve & The Bear Bar, Stu & team Punka, Sy Hussain, The Palace, Tom Denby, Tom Marshman, Watershed, and to all our volunteers.

Our thanks also to Unite Students: our 2018 headline sponsors, EDF Energy, GMB Union, Uber, Airbus, UWE Bristol, TIKK, We The Curious and to all our pride partners and supporters. Their sponsorship helps to keep Pride a free and open event for us all.

There will be people we have missed off (sorry) and people who joined after we went to print, so to everyone helping, all our performers, the hardworking bar and door staff of the gay scene venues, all the charities, businesses and groups who help the LGBT+ community… THANK YOU! Bristol Pride is a registered charity (1166817) bought to you by passionate volunteers who work all year round to bring you this festival of events. We work around the year to run projects to support and promote equality and diversity. If you would like to get involved email volunteer@bristolpride.co.uk See you next year – put the 13 July 2019 in your diary NOW!

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PRIDE DAY SATURDAY 14 JULY Bristol Ampitheatre and We The Curious’ Millennium Square

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CABARET STAGE With over 20 acts including:

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£3 DONATION ENTRY £5 DAY SUPPORTER • £15 DAY+NIGHT WRISTBAND For Pride Day discounts including money off at bars, free bus travel and entry to 3 afterparties.

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