Bristol Pride has announced that Canadian singer-songwriter and Grammy Award nominee Carly Rae Jepsen is to headline the LGBTQ+ charity’s Pride Day celebration event on Saturday, July 9.
The multi-million selling, number 1 artist, who will perform hits from her extensive back-catalogue, joins an already glittering line-up which includes: Alexandra Burke, RuPaul’s Drag Race Canada winner Priyanka, Bright Light Bright Light and Scissor Sisters‘ Ana Matronic who headlines the Official After Party.
Pride Day takes place after a two-year absence at The Downs. The event will feature multiple stages and attracts some of the biggest names in live music and entertainment, plus showcasing new and emerging talent including performances from local artists and community groups.
Pride Day will also see a welcome return of the Pride Big Top, Youth Area, Family Zone and Community Area.
Daryn Carter, Director of Programming said: “We are so excited to welcome global superstar Carly Rae Jepsen to headline this year’s Bristol Pride Festival. With number 1’s in over 47 countries, two GRAMMY nominations and AMA’s Best New Artist Award winner, she’s a worldwide icon and outspoken supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.
“Bristol Pride is one of the largest Pride events in the UK and this year we have our biggest ever line up as we come back together after two years apart. The headline set from Carly Rae Jepsen is going to be a truly special performance that marks the close of two weeks of events celebrating Pride, and showcasing our community across the city.”
Pride Day supporter wristbands, available priced from £7, come with various benefits including discounts at on-site bars and food traders, plus free bus travel on Pride Day with First Bus as well as a dedicated shuttle service running from the end of the parade route to The Downs.
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