Worthing Pride 2019

Saturday 13th July 2019

Worthing Pride & Parade pride parade

main event

STARTS AT

12 pm

FROM

1 pm - 10pm

from the Burlington Hotel

Beach House Grounds

hosted by spice! Featuring...

Magic Queen, UK’s top Queen tribute and....

Dave Lynn, Miss Disney and MUCH more!

www.worthingpride.co.uk

Tickets:

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Making Your Future Today As a prominent local employer, Equiniti and Equiniti’s LGBT+ Network are proud to sponsor Worthing Pride.

Welcome To Worthing Pride, 2019 – the towns SECOND Pride festival!

The success of the first Worthing Pride in 2018 was frankly overwhelming. Not only did we have 700 participants for the fabulous parade and all 4000 tickets sold, the good people of Worthing and beyond came out in force to witness the colourful spectacle celebrating diversity, tolerance and Love for all. The town centre streets were lined with thousands of cheering supporters, jubilantly united as one. Also in force were local police, fire and shore services, their uniforms and vehicles resplendent in full Pride regalia, showing solidarity for the LGBT+ community. The parade was followed by fabulous entertainments at the Main Event, headlined by the superb Abba Magic, and lets not forget the Pride host and ring master, keeping frivolities in check, the irrepressible Spice.

Residents of the town, past and present, said that they felt a “renewed sense of pride for their hometown”, touched by the huge crowds who supported the event.

One person wrote;

Having grown up in Worthing in the 80’s and 90’s, I would never in my wildest dreams imagined walking through the town hand-in-hand with my partner, being natural and openly affectionate along side many other couples, gay and straight, and no-one caring. Today was a special day, I am so proud to be from Worthing.

As a co-organiser of WP 2019, this fills me with immense ‘Pride’ and realisation that we as a community, and our wonderful nation, have come a long way in our journey towards acceptance and equality. To top it off, Worthing Pride 2018 was nominated for ‘Best Event’ award at the annual Sunny Worthing Awards, alongside many fabulous, established events in the town...and we won!

Do come along and show your pride; for who you are, our differences, and your town! This, our second Pride; the biggest, most colourful tea-party and fete the town has ever witnessed. #proud

Ja mes Spencer – Worthing Pride Event Management Tea m

Ticket & Event Information Tickets are £4.50 in advance, via a link on our website; www.worthingpride.co.uk, or on Facebook; ‘Worthing Pride’.

Tickets purchased on the day will be £5.00 - subject to availability* Tickets will be exchanged for wristbands from 9am ON THE DAY as well as purchased from the Parade start-point and Steyne Gardens. A STRICTLY LIMITED number of wristbands will be available to purchase on the day of the event*

*A limited number of tickets/wristbands may be available to purchase on the day dependant on numbers sold in advance of the event. If all tickets sell-out prior to the event, no tickets/wristbands will be available to buy on the day. We will update website and social media sites. Please be advised to purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Parade on the Prom Starts at 12pm opposite the Burlington Hotel and finishes at Splashpoint Rocks.

To take part in the Parade, register via the ticketing link on our Facebook and websites.

If you’re participating in the Parade, please arrive between 9am and 11.30am to exchange your tickets for wristbands. This will ensure the Parade starts on time at 12pm.

The Main Event Starts at 1pm at Beach House Grounds.

Entry via the Splash Pad on the Promenade between Coast Cafe and Splashpoint Leisure Centre. Last entry to the grounds at 9.30pm

Rules Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. WP2019 enforces a zero tolerance to drugs and anti-social behaviour policy that includes no alcohol to be brought on site and sealed soft drinks only are permitted.

Well-behaved dogs are also welcome and must respect the byelaws relating to cleanliness.

Schedule 09.00-11.30 Registered Parade participants meet on the Promenade opposite The Burlington Hotel.

All participants must exchange their tickets for wristbands at the exchange point

prior to Parade starting 12.00

Parade starts promptly, following the Promenade route, finishing at Splashpoint Rocks at 1pm Beach House Grounds opens

13.00

The Main Event at Beach House Grounds starts with a variety of acts and performances, hosted by Spice

21.00

Headline act, ‘Magic Queen’, closes Worthing Pride

22.00

Event ends, guests depart and grounds close

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Worthing Pride - Line-Up for 2019 Worthing Pride Host, Spice!

It is with much delight to welcome back the fabulous host from WP2018, Spice!

The all-round entertainer and ring master with a big set of lungs returns to the stage for 2019. A performer for many years, his style is relaxed, eclectic, with razor sharp wit. Spice listens to the audience and tailors his style to suit. An imposing and statuesque figure with the trademark beard, Spice describes himself as the self-styled “gender discombobulater”. Spice is all about bending the rules and “colouring outside the lines”. And there’s no better host than Spice! Welcome back!

Northbrook

Worthing Pride are pleased to welcome students from local college, Northbrook, for a special, one-off performance to get the Main Event started!

Mary Hinge

An up-and-coming, talented Drag Queen, all the way from Plymouth.

She’s entertained many audiences with live singing and witty ad-lib humour. Mary is delighted to be a part of Worthing Pride and cant wait to party!

Sam Solace

This successful recording artiste makes R’n’B, Hip-Hop, Hi-NRG club tracks her own. Performing internationally, she’s also toured the big UK clubs including “10 Rooms” and “Heaven”, and now she’s performing at Worthing Pride!

Cherry Liquor

Portsmouth-based Cherry is the tacky, camp, eccentric star, sure to get the party started!

Cherry’s performed all over the UK and internationally, including San Francisco and Iceland (not the supermarket!). Cherry has appeared on Big Brothers Bit on the Side and Britain’s Got Talent – Welcome to Worthing Pride!

Heart & Soul

This duo combine powerful voices with smooth, soulful tones, singing ballads, 60’s Motown and Soul, 70’s disco, 80’s pop and dance. Regulars on the London and Brighton scene and making their Worthing Pride debut.

DJ Trick

DJ Trick will be bringing his eclectic mix of fresh and classic pop, with dashes of dance, funk, and R&B to Worthing pride. DJ Trick has residencies at Club and Bar Revenge, Brighton Palace Pier, Legends and the G-A-Y brand, plus Pride events up and down the country!

Expect plenty of Britney, Beyoncé & Bieber to make crowds wanna get up and dance to his fun-tastic vibes.

Richard Hadfield

Making his debut at Worthing Pride is Collabro hunk, Richard Hadfield, who shot to fame winning Britains Got Talent. The no.1 selling artist has already knocked Ed Sheeran off the top spot and has performed around the world alongside One Direction, Take That and Bette Midler.

Worthing Pride are delighted to welcome Richard to the stage for an unmissable show!

Davina Sparkle

Show business runs through Davina’s veins! The professional Drag Artiste and comedian has worked the cabaret circuit for over 22 years.

Davina has rocked everything from drag bingo host to drag performer at many well-known watering holes. And demand for his talents have taken Davina global, from Brighton to Bangkok! We welcome Davina back to Worthing after he graced the stage for Worthing’s first Pride in 2018.

Miss Disney

Worthing Pride are proud to welcome back the one and only Disney Diva, Miss Disney! A Drag Queen and vocalist at heart, Miss Disney brings your favourite Disney songs to life with a soulful twist. Don’t miss this fabulous sing-a-long Queen!

Dave Lynn

Worthing Pride is delighted to welcome Dave Lynn, one of the UK’s biggest and well-known Drag Artistes. His versatility has cemented his legendary status; on stage, theatre, TV, radio and film. From squaring up to Anne Robinson on ‘The Weakest Link’, cameo’s in Coronation Street, Eastenders and Silent Witness, to Panto and Big Brother – he’s done it all! But hes at home when he’s on stage, with razor sharp wit, repartee and a fabulous voice.

Jason Lee

Worthing Pride are pleased to welcome back the critically acclaimed, one man power house, Jason Lee. He performs up and down the country and all over Europe. With a huge repertoire from modern pop to Musical Theatre, and energy and stage presence, he’s a performer of the highest class.!

Headline Act “Magic Queen”

The most dynamic and exciting Queen tribute band in Europe” is what reviews say about Worthing Prides headline act. Magic Queen re-enacts the glorious days of the legendary rock band, Queen. Concentrating on sounding just like the original artists, the band delivers an unforgettable live experience, blending vocal layering and studio precision with their trademark glam of the 70’s and 80’s ‘magic’ and energy of a live production. Worthing Pride are ecstatic to welcome Magic Queen to the stage!

Proudly supported by Worthing Pride

Worthing Pride in the community Working as a Senior Learning Support Assistant at Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (MET), I support and help to develop students. I consider education to play a huge part in increasing confidence and self-esteem, and one of the reasons I love my job is because I get to witness, first hand, the growth and progression of students towards their future journey.

Whilst supporting students on their path, it is fundamental to provide a safe environment for students from all backgrounds; to teach and challenge when necessary, and for them to utilise their knowledge and skills in order for them to thrive and become the best version of themselves.

I believe that self-acceptance is significant in reaching selfactualisation, wherefore feeling fulfilled and an individual reaching their full potential, ignites a passion and future so bright, that each day they wake up feeling content. Because if I could wish anything for our students, happiness would be it.

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With this at the heart of my role, and personally being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have introduced an LGBTQ+ Group within our West Durrington campus. My colleague, Jenny Casey (Pastoral Mentor), has also introduced a group at our Central Brighton campus.

The aim of the groups is to create a safe environment for students associated with the LGBTQ+ community - to socialise and support each other in a surrounding of acceptance.

As a College, we promote Equality and Diversity and celebrate expression and individual differences.

We encourage students to have a voice and to embrace who they are, which is exactly what the groups represent.

Inclusivity is paramount within the groups, wherefore we welcome any student associated with the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, and in recognition of allies within the LGBTQ+ community and the amazing support they contribute, the West Durrington group offers sessions where allies are also welcome. This gives students the opportunity to bring along a friend, and to encourage students to attend who may struggle in social situations. I understand that attending either group is a huge step for some students, therefore they are encouraged to participate in discussions and activities at their own pace.

Ultimately, having an LGBTQ+ Group available is momentous, because making a difference, however big or small, matters. Just as each and every student matters.

Lastly, as a member of the Worthing Pride team, I would like to thank you for your support and wish you all the most wonderful Worthing Pride 2019. It really makes it that more special to have members of the community, such as yourselves, involved in our influential and worthwhile event.

We look forward to you visiting MET’s stall on the day.

But until then...Be bold. Be proud. Be you.

Proudly written by Keira Thomas Event Management Tea m Member

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“Why have Pride?” pride is a powerful thing. It’s a terribly strong emotion. We should be proud about everything; from our nationality to ethnicity, and gender to sexuality. But right now, Pride is still so very important.

In the 50th year since the Stonewall Riots, we have come along way to achieve equality. Its hard to think that only three decades ago, Prides were volatile, political demonstrations and marches, met with violence and fierce opposition. 30 years later, Pride festivals have thankfully evolved and celebrated around the world. Visibility and acceptance are at an all-time high, thanks to those brave pioneers who fought for our equal rights.

Progress is threatened, however, and there is still a long way to go. Even with marriage equality increasing, some countries are still refusing to recognise equal marriage rights, whilst others are even backtracking. In certain countries and states, being gay is still illegal, and a person can be fired from their job for being gay, and there are many other LGBTQ inequalities around the world - and on our doorsteps.

Pride festivals today serve many different purposes. It’s a chance to celebrate, of course. Prides have evolved, but we need to celebrate ALL our identities because there are still so many reasons why Pride matters, now and just as much as it did in the past.

The LGBTQ acronym and the colourful, universal rainbow flag represent all different identities, genders, and sexualities. Pride festivals are a celebration of all the ‘colours’, together as one, in a safe and accepting, beautiful place – literally and metaphorically, because we are all colourful and beautiful in our own individual way.

A Pride festival that brings everyone together in the community is what Worthing Pride 2019 is all about. A place where gay, bi, trans, straight, older, younger, and families from across our fabulous town, can celebrate acceptance, tolerance and diversity, and the importance of Love. Love for all.

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for the second year running. As an independently run business, it is important to support local events and intitiatives, particularly as Pride is an important part of the community which celebrates diversity, inclusion and equality. On behalf of the team at The Cow Shed and Cow and Oak, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Pride!

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The style is a blend of contemporary and traditional, blending a rustic, warm blue interior colour scheme, inspired by the coast, and an open fire for those cosy winter evenings. There’s also a southfacing terrace, to enjoy a cool drink during those summer months.

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The Cow Shed 31 Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PU

located on the seafront opposite the Pavilion Theatre and pier, The Cow Shed brings a Brightonvibe to Worthing, thanks to an edgy, retro-industrial themed decor, and relaxed 80’s and 90’s ambience.

By day this independently-run bar has a family-friendly feel, and guests are encouraged to relax and take their time. Dogs are as welcome as their owners; water and dog biscuits are complimentary!

By night the atmosphere is lively with an eclectic range of music. The name refers to the fabulous burgers served – around 10 different choices – made from meat supplied by local butchers, Swandean Butchers. Other American influenced comfort-food is also served, including nachos and mac and cheese.

The Cow Shed offers an astonishing 50 cocktails, 30 independent Gins and a good choice craft and draught beers.

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community of Brighton, Worthing and Eastbourne for decades and we continue to help win the fight against HIV and AIDS. At THT, we offer a wide variety of services to the community, from HIV rapid testing to social care support. We are an established, trusted brand, founded by a pioneer of LGBTQ rights, helping people build the trust that’s required when dealing with sexual health matters.

The services we provide the community are HIV/Syphilis rapid testing, along with S.T.I. screenings.

These rapid HIV tests provide a result in just five minutes. Testing is the only way to ensure that a person is not living with HIV. Once the virus enters in to the blood system there are very little symptoms.

We offer face to face support, addressing issues such as problematic drug use, where a person’s judgement and awareness of sexual responsibility is diminished.

THT also offer free counselling services for those living with or affected by HIV, as well as other specialist services providing support and advice for those at risk – including sex workers.

If you would like access to these services, or if need support in relation to HIV, drugs misuse, counselling, or need to access the social care services or welfare rights please contact us at any time.

Call; 01273 764200, email; info.brighton@tht.org.uk or visit our website; www.tht.org.uk

We are delighted to have been invited to Worthing Pride, for the second year running! Please remember to come and visit us at our stall for free advice and more.

On behalf of the Terence Higgins Trust, we’d like to wish everyone a HAPPY PRIDE! The Terence Higgins Trust.

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