TRANS PRIDE BRIGHTON & HOVE

Online, Saturday, July 18, 2020

Trans Pride Brighton (TPB) has been sowing the seeds of change in Brighton, Hove and beyond since 2013. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s TPB was cancelled but, not to be deterred, the organisers put together TPB Online on Saturday, July 18, which was supported by Clare Project, the transgender support and social group, and celebrated trans voices and rights with a contribution from TPB cofounder Fox Fisher, footage from past TPBs and an outstanding line-up of TNBI performers streaming with pride and solidarity.

Tilly Carter & The Home Counties

St Lucifer

Rainbow Chorus

Kat Kai Kol-Kes

Poteon Sol

Sarah Savage & Flip Canha. Laura Dale on Screen

Prince of Persia

Gray from Clare Project

Sarah Savage, TPB trustee, said: “Our volunteers are delighted with the success of TPB Online. I’m so proud of all the work they put in and how they adapted as a team to deal with and overcome the challenges of the last couple of months. I’d like to thank all those who supported our live stream, especially those who re-hosted, shared and commented. Big shout-out to Jamie Raynes, the team from his YouTube channel, JammiDodger and the wholesome community that sprung up during the event.”

Rainbow Chorus (RC), Brighton & Hove’s fully inclusive LGBTQ+ choir, opened the event with a heart-warming video concert created by RC, RC+ and MD Aneesa Chaudhry, featuring a special musical message to the trans community along with highlights from concerts from the last few years.

Ed Borgars from RC said: “We’ve always been proud to support TPB every year, either by singing on the main stage or by our members taking part in the march. This year we welcomed the opportunity to help TPB put on an online version of their usual Trans Pride stage show by making a compilation video of past performances, with personal contributions from many of our members.” D www.rainbowchorus.org.uk

Other performers included: River’s Rodents & Reptiles, Prince of Persia, Laura Dale, Mud Howard, Dee Chanelle & The In-Laws. Bek Haynes, Proteon Sol, Bee & The Jackrabbit, Yvy DeLuca, Tilly Carter & The Home Counties, Kat Kai Kes-Kol, The Mollusc Dimension and Chloe Wing Art & Music.

River’s Rodents and Reptiles, animal handler, said: “It was lovely to have the opportunity to entertain and educate everyone with Coco the Tortoise and Myrtle the Guinea Pig. I've really missed going out doing animal handling sessions. Thank you for including River's Rodents and Reptiles in TPB.” F @riversrodentsandreptiles

Chloe Wing Art & Music, artist and singer/ songwriter, said: “I was so happy to be a part of something so compassionate and diverse. TPB this year was such a lovely and loving show that was supportive, nurturing and human, which is exactly what we really need right now to portray, voice out and express.” D www.chloewing.com

Dee Chanelle & The In-Laws, pop/dance/funk band, said: “It’s an honour to be part of TPB Online. The community have much to celebrate now more than ever as trans visibility has increased though the media and social networking with positive and supportive response. There’s still a lot of work to be done and together we can make the world a fair and safe place for the trans community. Here's looking forward to next year's TPB, bigger and better than ever!” F @deeandtheinlaws

The Spirits, punky/fusion duo, said: “It's been a highlight for us over the past few years to get the opportunity to play at TPB. The experience of taking part online is very different to being on

Dee Chanelle & The Inlaws

Bee & JackRabbit

SJ from Switchboard

Rivers Rodents and Reptiles

Chloe Wing

The Mollusc Dimension

Yvy Deluca-Bollywitch

The Spirits

Bek Haynes

stage in Brunswick Square. Less nerve-racking but still awe-inspiring to see all of the power and beauty in our diverse community. There was such an eclectic mix of artists showing how truly varied and diverse we all are. “It's been an increasingly difficult period for trans people in the UK since Trans Pride last year. Attacks and ignorance in the media on a daily basis. To celebrate how truly beautiful, unique and powerful we all are, I think these are the things that keep us moving forward during the difficult times.” D www.thespirits.uk

The Mollusc Dimension, absurdist musical storyteller, said: “As an East-Asian QTPOC, it was truly a precious privilege be given space to share stories with TPB Online. Queer, trans and intersex people have always been around, but until we decolonise education and minds and hearts are raised to be open, visibility is a survival tool and an act of love.” D www.themolluscdimension.com

Robin from alt-folk duo Bee & Jack Rabbit, said: “TPB has always been an opportunity for trans people and our allies to be together, to hold space for each other, to remember those we’ve lost all while showcasing the passion and talent our community has, and so it made sense to move TPB Online – transphobia didn’t stop for coronavirus!” F @Beeandjackrabbit

PLEASE DONATE

TPB is now able to take quick and easy donations by text message to cover the cost of appearance fees for performers and enable the annual event to bounce back in 2021.

To donate £2, text TRANSPRIDE to 70085. If you’re able to donate more (max of £20), text TRANSPRIDE (space), and then the amount - 5, 10 etc – to 70085.

In addition to this, TPB has launched a fundraiser through Givey, the fundraising platform for small charities and local communities which takes no fee, meaning 100% of your donation goes to the cause.

Sarah Savage, added: “This year we’re fundraising to cover the cost of appearance fees for our lovely performers and to make sure we bounce back in 2021. TPB is a totally

grassroots, non-commercial community event run entirely by unpaid volunteers. We depend on donations, grants and community contributions to secure the infrastructure we need for TPB to happen each year. Please spread the word, and donate if you can, to support us in our mission to make TPB the event our community deserves.”

When you make a donation via Givey, the charity receives 100% and it’s completely secure. They never share your email address with third parties except the charity you donate to.

To donate via Givey, visit: www.givey.com/transpridebrightononline

MORE INFO

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