Bristol Pride 2020 begins

Bristol Pride 2020 begins

Posted on: 01 Sep 2020

A series of online fringe events will culminate with a virtual Pride Day on Saturday 12 September. 

 

Due to the impact of COVID-19, Bristol Pride is moving online for 2020. The celebration begins today (Tuesday 1 September).

 

Until Friday 11 September, a series of virtual fringe events will be streamed via Bristol Pride’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.

 

Then, on Saturday 12 September, the celebration will culminate with a Virtual Pride Day and Parade, which will see more than 40 acts perform. 

 

Over the next twelve days, enjoy events such as a virtual dog show and a star-studded comedy night, as the festival unites the LGBTQ+ community and stands up to hatred.

 

Here’s a few highlights from the free-to-access event. 

Photo: Dan Regan

Tuesday 1 September to Friday 11 September: Bristol Pride Online Fringe Events 

 

Tonight, join Sing Out Bristol for a performance featuring four LGBT+ musical acts.

 

Later this week, on Friday 4 September, join Bristol Pride’s LGBT+ Poet Laureate Tom Denbigh for a Virtual Poetry Night, featuring some of the country’s leading queer voices.


Next, on Saturday (5 September), take part in a virtual Gaming Day or Bristol Pride's Family, featuring Drag Queen storytelling, a dance party and singalongs.

 

Round off the first weekend with Pride's Dog (+Others) Show on Sunday 6 September, and get ready for the festival's theatre night on Tuesday 8 September. 

 

A Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 9 September will offer disco yoga, while a virtual comedy night (Thursday 10 September) will see performances from Jayde Adams, Tom Allen and Celya AB.

 

A range of panel discussions will also take place throughout the programme.

 

Visit the Bristol Pride website to view the schedule in full. 

 


Saturday 12 September: Virtual Pride Day and Parade 

 

The online programme will culminate with a Virtual Pride Day on Saturday 12 September, boasting a Virtual Parade in the morning, an afternoon of performances and a night of DJ sets. 

 

Packed with the sorts of acts you’d expect to see during a physical Pride Day at The Downs, the Virtual Pride Day is set to include more than 40 performances plus a few, special shout outs.

 

Great British Bake Off stars will join local participant Briony Williams for a rainbow bake tutorial, and over on the virtual Cabaret Stage, expect some Ru Paul Drag Race stars.

 

Virtual Pride Day will also see some special archive footage from previous years, like Mel C's 2019 performance with Sink The Pink. 

 

Later on, join the After Party: Horse Meat Disco, Grrrl Crush and Bitch, Please! are among the names performing DJ sets via Twitch. 

 

Images: Dan Regan

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Kate Hutchison

 


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