Liverpool Pride 2017 Brochure by Matt Belfield

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Last year’s Liverpool Pride was incredible. The festival location of St George’s Quarter proved an extremely popular choice with festivalgoers so we’re thrilled to be returning for 2017. The theme for this year’s free two day festival is International Love. 2017 marks 50 years since the decriminalization of homosexuality, that is something to be celebrated, but also reminds us of the hard work which needs to be done to achieve equality in the 75 countries around the world where it is still a crime to identify as LGBT+. The Liverpool Pride March will play a major role in the weekend’s International programme, starting at 12pm Saturday from St George’s Plateau. Internationally renowned banner artist Ed Hall will collaborate with local artists Oly Bliss, Ben Youdan, Sophie Green and Brian Hanlon to deliver striking art banners forming an integral part of the march. We’d like to invite everyone to march with us. To register visit http://liverpoolpride. co.uk/march-registration/ We welcome Barclays as our headline sponsor, who we’ll be working with over the next 12 months to deliver a community partnership beyond the event, allowing us to collectively deliver

real impact for the LGBT+ community. On Saturday, we have three stages filled with exciting and varied entertainment headlined by Atomic Kitten . We also have amazing local, national and international artists, including Kym Mazelle and Livin’ Joy. Head to page 30 for more info. Manchester Airport, sponsors The World on One Stage, located on St Georges Plateau. Cultural organizations from across Liverpool will showcase international music and culture from across the globe. Look out for our volunteers selling raffle tickets – you can win a fantastic holiday to San Francisco for two people, courtesy of Manchester Airport. Sunday sees the return of We Are Family, in addition to a fully packed main stage, we welcome and encourage families to join us with entertainment targeted at all age groups including fair rides and inflatables for the small ones. Go to page 34 for our full family friendly Sunday line up. Liverpool One hosts LGBT+ exhibition with a bright and prominent display of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans + and Straight Ally information, photos and imagery, supported by the

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner, the High Sheriffs Fund and Stop Hate UK. We’re teaming up with Barclays to showcase the Straight Allies programme, encouraging support for the LGBT community across Liverpool. Come Out of The Shadows will return in 2017 with buildings around the region and around the world lighting up in rainbow colours to show their support for the LGBT community. Keep an eye on our social media for more details #COTS. The Pride Team would like to especially thank our headline sponsor Barclays, Barclays Spectrum as well as Manchester Airport, Radio City and Signature Living. A very special thank you must also go to all of you who have volunteered, fundraised and supported Liverpool Pride over the last 8 years. We couldn’t do it without you! On behalf of the Liverpool Pride team, I would like to welcome you to our 2017 event an invite you to have a fabulous, fun-filled and safe time celebrating equality for all within our community and around the world. Lucy

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Liverpool Pride literally shone a light on diversity by illuminating iconic buildings and structures across the Liverpool City region in the colours of the iconic rainbow to raise awareness of LGBT+ hate crimes and to showcase Liverpool as a visibly LGBT+ friendly City. Come Out of the Shadows spans the Liverpool City region, is a three year initiative and is Liverpool Prides biggest campaign since it’s launch back in 2010. Funded in part by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Liverpool Pride is inviting new organisations and public buildings to show their support and become part of the 2017 campaign.

Michael Carey from Liverpool Pride explained: “It is our vision and longterm goal that we make Liverpool the most visibly LGBT+ friendly city in the UK – and with the support of key organisations and partners we can do just that. The Come Out of the Shadows campaign provides a beautiful backdrop yet underlying has a serious message to help raise awareness of LGBT+ communities and hate crime. Liverpool Pride rejects discrimination in any form and we hope to shine a light on this issue.” Launched in 2016, the initiative was a huge success and received considerable support from local partners who lit over 30 iconic

buildings and structures across the city region including: civic buildings, bridges, business premises, the Liverpool Wheel at the Albert Dock and Liverpool Football Club to name a few. Locally this was well received with the campaign receiving recognition from Merseyside Police, Liverpool City Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner who recognised the strength in our approach and message. Social media views were global and we now want to build on this success in 2017.

Liverpool Football Club Illuminated

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Back again in 2017, Liverpool Pride is exploring new opportunities to light up and by using creative approaches hopes to make bigger, more positive and beautiful displays symbolising equality, acceptance and tolerance across the Liverpool City region and potentially beyond. This campaign allows the city’s to shine bright and show itself, both inwardly and outwardly, as inclusive and diverse whilst educating and normalising LGBT+ in all its forms helping to make our City a safer place for all LGBT+ residents and visitors alike. Our approach is subtle, powerful yet unavoidable. It raises interest, attracts news coverage and encourages debate. Such public displays are quite often shown in responses to hate crime attacks on our community, but this in contrast is a proactive statement that is a celebration of unity at a time when many people maybe feeling less secure. Come out the Shadows will be launched on 20th July and will illuminate the City until the end of the festival on 30th July. Please make sure to keep an eye out for the campaign and please take photographs and share and tweet them to send our message wide and far. The city’s world famous Liverpool Football Club is supporting Come Out of the Shadows after successfully lighting the Kop stand at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium last year. Similarly, some of Liverpool’s most famous and recognisable buildings have also pledged their support again in 2017 including: St George’s Hall Liverpool; Liverpool Central Library; the Everyman theatres; FACT; Royal Court Theatre Liverpool; World Museum Liverpool; ECHO Arena; Merseyside Police Headquarters; Liverpool John Lennon Airport; James Street Station and Barclays Bank to name a few. Discussions remain ongoing and the full list of participants will be released through local press and social media channels. Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy commented: “I’m thrilled to support Liverpool Pride’s Come Out of the Shadows campaign. By lighting Liverpool’s most recognisable buildings with the colours of the iconic LGBT+ rainbow flag, we will send out a powerful message that Liverpool is diverse, Liverpool is tolerant and Liverpool supports its LGBT+ community. “This message will shine out, not only to the residents of this fantastic city but everybody that visits here for work or for leisure. In a world where homosexuality is still illegal in more than 75 countries and many gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people live with oppression every day, this campaign will send a message of hope and of solidarity to people across the country and around the world.”

Last Year We Illuminated: LIVERPOOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

St Georges Hall • L1 1JJ Liverpool Town Hall • L2 3SW Cunard Building • L3 1EL Central Library • L3 8EN Liverpool World Museum • L3 8EN Commutation Row • L3 8QF FACT • L1 4DQ Bluecoat Chambers • L1 3BX Everyman Theatre • L1 9BH Playhouse Theatre • L1 1EL Isla Gladston • L4 0TD Liverpool Football Club • L4 0TH Barclays HQ, Wavertree • L7 9PQ Echo Arena • L3 4FP Merseyside Police HQ • L1 8JX The Liverpool Wheel • L3 4FN Cherie Booth Building • L3 3AF 18 Active Learning Centre • L69 7BX 19 James Street Station • L2 7PQ

WIDER CITY REGION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8

Greystone Footbridge, Our Place Knowsley Leisure And Culture Park • L36 6EG St Helens Town Hall • WA10 1HP Steve Prescot Bridge, St Helens • WA10 1HP Crosby Library • L22 0LQ The Atkinson, Southport • PR8 1DB Wallasey Town Hall • CH45 2JS

ADVERTISING 1 Liverpool Airport 2 Merseyside Digital Bus Shelters 3 M62 Advertising Screens 4 Edge Lane Flag Poles 5 Liverpool City Screens 6 Royal Court •L1 1HL SHOWING SUPPORT 1 Everton Footbal Club • L4 4EL 2 Runcorn Town Hall • WA7 5TD

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson added: “Recent terrible events around the world have reminded us all that LGBT+ people still face dangerous intolerance. That is why as a Mayor of Liverpool I am very proud to once again fully support Liverpool Pride and the Come Out of the Shadows project, showing the world that Liverpool is an open, diverse and inclusive place to live.”

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We recommend public transport to get to the festival. For up to date information call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33, visit Merseytravel.gov.uk or nationalrail.co.uk There are maps and signs throughout the City Centre. Follow signs to St Geroge’s Hall.

CHURCHILL WAY

Liverpool Pride March Route 2017

DALE STREET

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LIME STREET

START STANLEY STREET

ROE STREET / HOOD STREET

N. JOHN STREET VICTORIA STREET

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Ferry

The closest Bus Station to St George’s Quarter is Queen Square. Liverpool ONE bus station is (0.7 miles away from the festival site) 15 minutes walk. Bus routes also stop on Victoria Street which is 5 minutes walk. Please be aware that Queen Square will be closed during the march.

Wirral Line: Closest station Liverpool Lime Street

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Coach The national Express coach station is situated in Liverpool ONE bus Station. Liverpool ONE bus station is (0.7 miles away from the festival site) 15 minutes walk.

Northern Line: Closest station Moorfields

Why not arrive from the Wirral by Mersey Ferry or take River Explorer cruise?

City Line and National Rail: Closest station Liverpool Lime Street

Free parking is available at Seacombe Ferry Terminal.

Plane

Last ferry sailing from the Pier Head is 6pm.

Fly into Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Bus links from the airport to Liverpool One Bus Station. Train links from the airport to Liverpool Lime Street Station.

Ferry terminal is 0.8 miles or a 17 minute walk from the festival site.

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New Font Celebrates LGBT+ Visionary Gilbert Baker The Rainbow Flag is an internationally recognised symbol for the LGBT+ Community which fills streets around the world during Pride celebrations acting as a symbol of freedom and equality. The flag was designed in 1978 by San Francisco based artist and gay rights activist Gilbert Baker. Consisting of eight colours the Rainbow Flag reflects the diversity of the LGBT+ community. The colours included are hot pink, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, indigo and violet. They represent sex, life, healing, sunlight, nature, magic/art, serenity and spirit.

Baker played a key part in defining the modern LGBT+ movement with his creation of the Rainbow Flag at the forefront. Creating the flag in 1978 alongside a collective of 30 volunteers who hand dyed and stitched the first two flags, Gilbert refused to trademark the design insisting that it must be freely available as a symbol for the LGBT+ community around the world. In 1994 Baker relocated to New York City where he continued his activism, creating the world’s largest Rainbow Flag in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. In celebration of the Rainbow Flags 25th Anniversary (2003) Baker created a rainbow flag stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Coast in Key West. Following the celebration sections of the flag were sent to 100 cities around the world.

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Gilbert Baker died at home on the 31st March 2017, aged 65. Following his death California state senator Scott Weiner described him as having “helped define the modern LGBT+ movement.” In honour of his activism and his contribution to the LGBT+ community around the world NewFest and NYC Pride partnered with a designer to create ‘Gilbert’ a rainbow font which can be found throughout this brochure, inspired by Baker’s Rainbow Flag design. We invite you to raise your Rainbow Flags high in the air throughout Liverpool Pride in honour of a true visionary who paved the way for the LGBT+ community,

I am extremely proud that Merseyside Police are part of Liverpool Pride. We have a role to play in the operational policing of large events, however Pride affords us a unique opportunity. By being part of the march, we are visible in our stance against discrimination, Transphobia, Homophobia and all forms of hate, whilst at the same time I want our LGBT+ staff to know that being themselves is what creates a truly diverse workplace, where difference is welcome and valued. We have been part of the march since Pride began and each year we have seen our group grow and grow, with last year being our biggest to date. It was a wonderful privilege for me to lead our contingent last year and will be again this year as the experience was a hugely proud moment and certainly a highlight of my career. To have the honour of addressing the crowds and share our key messages with you all is a brilliant opportunity for me and I look forward to seeing you all again this year. Merseyside Police stand together with all our communities and we will take action against any criminal behaviour which seeks to undermine society, especially where crimes are motivated by hate. Communities defeat terrorism and other criminal behaviour, which is why we need to work together, the public and police. We depend on information from the public, who at times like this are our eyes and ears, to keep us all safe. If you get caught up in the rare event of a weapons attack we urge you to follow the Run, Hide, Tell advice (www.nactso.gov.uk) and if you do see any suspicious activity, call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321, or in an emergency always call 999.

They provide appropriate advice, encouragement and support, specifically for people who are underrepresented* within the current make-up of our force, with the aim of developing a diverse workforce which meets the needs of our multi-cultural society. For further information about Positive Action Support, please contact the Positive Action Team by emailing positive.action.team@merseyside.pnn.police.uk Please come and speak to our officers and staff, have a photograph taken, come and experience our new police with pride car and share in this wonderful celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+ lives in this great city *Underrepresented groups in Merseyside Police include those with a Disabilty, Ethnic Minority Groups (i.e Asian, Black, Chinese, Polish etc.), women, Minority Religious groups (i.e. Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhism etc.), Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual (Sexual Orientation), Transgender (Gender Identity).

Merseyside Police is committed to developing a Police Service that is reflective of the diverse communities that we serve. In order to achieve this, we are proud to use Positive Action and have a Positive Action Team, who assist in facilitating the recruitment of Police officers, Special Constables, Police staff, Volunteers and Cadets from under-represented groups. For full information and times of performances please see liverpoolpride.co.uk

For over 325 years Barclays has been working to build a better tomorrow for everyone. We want to help all our colleagues, customers and clients to achieve their ambitions, no matter how they identify or who they love. That’s why, this year, we’re celebrating International Love on parade day and beyond with our sponsorship of Liverpool Pride. At Barclays we encourage our colleagues to bring their whole selves to work every day and to support and encourage each other. “I am a Barclays Spectrum Ally. To me, every person is beautiful and should have a voice” Harriet, Barclays. Spectrum is open to all Barclays colleagues who are interested in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Our focus is on supporting LGBT people within Barclays so that they can make a valuable contribution to the overall success of our organisation. Whether you’re a straight ally or a colleague who identifies as LGBT, Spectrum is for you.

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One lucky person is set to win a trip of a lifetime to San Francisco thanks to Liverpool Pride 2017’s sponsor, Manchester Airport. The airport is offering the luxury trip to its newest destination. Flights between Manchester and San Francisco began in March, making Manchester the only airport outside of London to have a direct service to San Francisco. The prize includes flights and accommodation for two people – so the lucky winner can even take a guest. To be in with a chance of winning, all wannabe holidaymakers need to do to enter is to purchase a raffle ticket priced at £2 – entries are open now. The closing date to enter is 9pm on Sunday 3rd September. One lucky winner will then be picked at random at a special prize draw at Manchester Airport on Monday 4 September 2017. Terms and conditions apply.

Raffle tickets can be purchased online through the official Liverpool Pride website by visiting www. liverpoolpride.co.uk/raffle Paper raffle tickets are also available to buy from The Lisbon pub on Victoria Street in Liverpool City Centre; News From Nowhere in the city’s Bold Street; and at various Liverpool Pride fundraising events. Manchester Airport is sponsoring Liverpool Pride for the first time. As well as sponsoring, airport staff will be attending the Pride Festival weekend to join the celebrations – while spreading the message about its 210 global routes, particularly the new direct route to San Francisco. For full Terms & Conditions please visit www. liverpoolpride.co.uk/raffle

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Writing on the Wall: What’s Your World Pride Story? This project supports the integration of LGBT+ people from the wider community in discussing their own personal experiences and issues they have faced being LGBT here in the UK, and internationally, and creates a supportive and dynamic environment for them to share their stories.

Marc Almond Exhibition

The project started during WoW’s annual festival in May and the book produced through this will launch on the week of Pride with invited speakers performing at an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality. The book will also be presented with readers on our Garden Stage on Saturday 29 July.

The Gallery Liverpool 41 Stanhope Street, Liverpool L8 5RE

A new exhibition of images and ephemera celebrating the career of Marc Almond including work created by the man himself. 15 July - 13 August

Tuesday - Sunday | 12pm - 4pm FREE Curated by Marc Almond & DuoVision Sponsored by Bacaro & supported by Liverpool Pride

Supported by Arts Council England

The World on One Stage – Main Sponsor Manchester Airport The ‘World on one Stage’, celebrates this years theme of ‘International Love’, integration and celebration through a dedicated stage and programme that provides a platform to showcase the diverse communities, faiths, cultures and abilities that make up the Liverpool City Region’s population. Audiences can expect collaborative performances from some of Liverpool City Region’s most

renowned arts organisations such as Arabic Arts, Irish Festival, Brazillica, Dadafest Pagoda Arts, Soulfest and many more. The “World on one Stage” delivers a powerful message to audiences, inviting a range of diverse communities to attend Pride encouraging and empowering them to celebrate their culture in unison with ours. Supported by Arts Council England

Jennifer John After huge success in 2016, Jennifer John is back with six more brilliant choirs from across Liverpool City Region to take you on a journey around the world - musically, physically and spiritually! The choirs will sing individually and then join together in one spectacular mass group. Feel free to join in and sing along to share One Love as Ain’t No Mountain High Enough to stop this Love Train! Supported by Arts Council England. 16

Ben Youdan: Portrait of Michael Causer On display at News from Nowhere during Liverpool Pride Michael Causer was a young man whose life was brutally cut short in a violent homophobic attack. This painting seeks to provide a visual narrative of this tragic event in an uncompromising way. The background collage to Michael’s face is made up from images of him contrasted with examples of homophobia sourced from graffiti in the street and social media The violence of the attack is manifest in the red paint splatters evoking bloodshed and the smashed glass. This brutal imagery and text is contrasted with the glitter and the flowers and sit uneasily.

The Armistead Centre History Display 54 Hanover Street, L1 4AF Leading up to the Pride weekend, Drop in : FREE To celebrate 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality and 20 years of the Armistead Centre opening there will be a public display of Amisteads publicity campaigns, exploring 20 years of LGBT history in Liverpool.

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Big Luv Sista Exhibition Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 July, Liverpool Pride site A colourful, inspiring exhibition by a collective of women artists from LGBTQI Community who work and create from the 6th Floor at Gostins Building in Liverpool 1. Artists include Sophie Green, Lois Tierney, Clare Beloved, Sandra Richardson and women from Big Love Sista CIC and their infamous rainbow boa of gorgeousness for the best pride selfies.

Oly Bliss #Bookdraw Saturday 29 July: Liverpool Pride Site from 2pm Try your hand at a free workshop with Oly Bliss and his on-going project #Bookdraw.

Coming Out: Sexuality, Gender and Identity Walker Art Gallery 28 July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 November 2017 / Free admission The Walker Art Gallery will mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexual acts in England and Wales (1967 Sexual Offences Act) with a major exhibition drawn from the Arts Council Collection and its own collections. It will bring together a diverse range of artists who have used their work to explore sexuality and gender identity since 1967. The exhibition will include artworks by David Hockney, Derek Jarman, Anya Gallacio, Linder, Zanele Muholi and Isaac Julien among many others.

You are invited to take a seat and explore some stories featuring LGBT+ fictional characters. You will be able to explore a range of quotes and make a selection that speaks to you. You can then spend as long as you like decorating your quote with collage materials. This is a great activity suitable for all ages. #Bookdraw was launched in February of this year to coincide with LGBT+ History month. Feel free to come and say hi, have a go or just an explore, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very welcome to join in. For full information and times of performances please see liverpoolpride.co.uk

Placed: Ed The Camper Van: Make Better Places Together Sunday 30 July: Liverpool Pride site Placed presents A Camper Van Called Ed, helping make Liverpool a better place to live. Ed will be at Pride so you can take part in miniworkshops & hands-on activities: A Camper Van Called Ed looks at a number challenges that are affecting the community such as: How does the LGBT+ Quarter work for the gay community in Liverpool at the moment - how t would you tackle the challenges faced in the area and how would you like the see the area in the future. www.placed.org.uk

International Love Banner Project with Ed Hall Four local artists Ben Youdan1, Brian Hanlon, Oly Bliss2 and Sophie Green3 will work with internationally renowned banner artist Ed Hall to create four beautiful new art-work banners reflecting the theme of International Love. The artists will work with local community groups to share inspiration and the permanent artwork banners will be carried in the March on Saturday 29 July and go on display afterwards. Supported by Arts Council England and Ed Hall www.edhallbanners.co.uk 17

For 2016, supported by Arts Council England and Writing on the Wall, we were able to run a literacy project offering support and publishing opportunities to new and emerging writers from the LGBT+ community.

Through the project, 13 new writers, supported by published author Helen Sandler shared, wrote and performed their experiences of being LGBT+ in Liverpool.

As part of the course, the group collectively wrote a joint piece entitled ‘We Are Pride’, which captures and reflects their experiences of a typical Liverpool Pride event:

WE ARE PRIDE What’s Your Pride Story Group 2016 The whistles scream Above the crowd As they joyfully proclaim We’re out, loud and proud A day of freedom To be open To be seen Hold hands with whoever Relax, be obscene

There’s nowhere to hide at Liverpool Pride Freedom is fun when mixed with flamboyant creativity With a chance to be surrounded by colourful positivity You can only gain entry to Pride If you are dressed as a Sparkly rainbow unicorn One weekend-long group hug We thank the ones that came before us And fight for the ones who will come after us Giving and receiving love Sweat washed my face of makeup

but I couldn’t care less

There’s nowhere to hide at Liverpool Pride Seeking Shelter in the shaking portaloo Skinny straight girls push prams and sniff poppers Dear lord we’ve been infiltrated by orange-faced shoppers It pissed and hair gel ran down my neck But I’m loving life and I don’t give a feck A Jack Russell in a rainbow scarf Protesting Christians who make me barf Brandishing bibles on Castle Street corner calling: ‘Daughters of Babylon, sons of Jezebel, You’re all going to hell’

There’s nowhere to hide at Liverpool Pride Leather boys shock English sensibility With their human dog bound in chains Four drag queens get into their drag car at Pride The inflatable slide It’s a devil to climb But we manage it somehow And yes this is Pride A girl in the Superstar says I’m a work of art She crowns me with flowers and steals my heart

There’s nowhere to hide at Liverpool Pride

This writing forms part of collection, including works entitled; ‘Escape’, ‘Saturday Night, Mazzie Night’, ‘Mum’, ‘Dead Like a Dandelion’, ‘Dark Days’, and ‘God’s Rainbow Special Angels’. This eclectic mix of real life experiences has now been published and it will have you laughing and crying in equal amounts. The book is still available to buy whilst stock lasts and priced at only £3, ‘What’s Your Pride Story’ can be purchased at Liverpool Pride’s merchandise stall, News from Nowhere or by contacting us at www.liverpoolpride.co.uk.

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This year the summer film programme concentrates on our International Love theme, with features and documentaries from France, Austria, Iraq and the USA, chosen by our Pride@thePictures volunteers. Further details to be announced nearer the time, but the dates for your diary are 7th & 21st August, and 4th September.

Monday 26 July Picturehouse@FACT: Opening Gala Hedwig & the Angry Inch Join us for the emotional, musical and sartorial merrygo-round that is Hedwig! A gender-queer rocker from communist East Berlin takes us along as they tour the USA, telling their life story adventure by adventure, following their former lover who stole their songs in the hope of catching up with him...

Screening at Picturehouse @ FACT 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ picturehouses.com cinema/Picturehouse_At_Fact 0871 902 5737 @FACT_cinema /PicturehouseatFACT/

John Cameron Mitchell’s first feature gained cult status immediately upon release, so come and join us to prove just how Hedwig you are! For full information and times of performances please see liverpoolpride.co.uk

A Liverpool Pride World on One Stage Partner

DaDaFest are a Liverpool based international disability and Deaf arts organisation delivering high quality accessible projects and events including a critically acclaimed biennial festival. We believe that disability is a social issue – it is systematic

barriers, negative attitudes and exclusion by society (purposefully or inadvertently) that are the main factors in “disabling” people. We welcome opportunities to work with organisations or individuals who share our values and support our key principles of equality and

diversity. If you would like to help or support us, or if you are intrigued to find out more about what we do, please get in touch.

+44 (0) 151 707 1733 +44 (0) 151 706 0365 info@dadafest.co.uk dadafest.co.uk

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CORPO ELÉTRICO (ELECTRIC BODY) 2017 | Drama | 18 | 95 min | English Sub-titles Dir. Marcelo Caetano Thursday 20 July Old Edge Hill Library, Lodge Lane, L8 0QH

Brazilica present two fascinating films about LGBT+ life

Marcelo Caetano’s feature film discusses racial and sexual diversity, with young Brazilians trying to explore their natures and identities freely in a society that is making life increasingly difficult for LGBT+ people.

FAVELA GAY 2014 | Documentary | 18 | 72 min | English Sub-titles Dir. Rodrigo Felha Tuesday 1 August: Old Edge Hill Library, Lodge Lane, L8 0QH Coming out as LGBTQ anywhere in the world remains difficult, and Rio’s favelas are no exception. Favela Gay is also a story of individuals who find self-empowerment in the face of a society that does not empower them.

GYPSY QUEEN By Rob Ward

Part of Liverpool Pride 2017 Fri 28 & Sat 29 July, 8:30pm £14 (£12 conc) Venue: Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool, L1 9BG Book: unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk | 0151 709 4988 Can two men raised to fight ever learn to love? The story of ‘Gorgeous ‘George O’Connell, bareknuckle fighter and traveller, who enters the world of professional boxing which puts him on a collision course with his roots, his identity and his greatest fear. In the opposite corner, gay boxer Dane ‘The Pain’ Samson, the young pretender and son of a boxing legend, is fighting his own battles that lead to a tragedy that neither could predict. ‘Gypsy Queen’ is an unconventional love story between two fighters who discover the greatest challenge lies outside the ring. For full information and times of performances please see liverpoolpride.co.uk

A Liverpool Pride World on One Stage Partner Liverpool Carnival Company has delivered Brazilica festival, a Rio-style carnival in Liverpool since its European Capital of Culture year in 2008 with the focus on involving and engaging local communities in its preparation and performance as well as presenting a memorable spectacle for the people of Liverpool and visitors from further afield. Brazilica Festival will return for 2017 and will be celebrating a tenth consecutive year, this year’s dates are confirmed as Friday 14th to Sunday 16th July. Last year’s festival included a packed programme of events leading up to the main Carnival Day on the Saturday – and this year promises to be even bigger, bursting with colour and with plenty of sights, sounds and tastes of Brazil to get you into the carnival atmosphere. Organisers have revealed that the Brazilian Film Festival will also return for a third year running from 28th June to 1st August 2017 in venues across Liverpool and a Fringe Festival packed with exhibitions and workshops, with many artists and bands already confirmed from around the world to take part. Events will take place in venues across the city. The spectacular night-time Carnival Parade which features Samba bands from across the UK and overseas will remain the main festival highlight on the Saturday night, thousands of people line the route which makes its way from Abercrombie Square through the city centre streets with this year’s parade ending at a new location to be announced. Keep up to date with all Brazilica Festival activity at: brazilicafestival.com /brazilicafestival @BrazilicaFest

A Liverpool Pride World on One Stage Partner The Soul Inspired Events team put together and manage events that bring people together. The collective expertise gathered by our team has been gained largely within the health, education, music and creative arts industries. We can also develop and deliver bespoke educational workshops around a range of issues to encourage young people to not only develop their own skills & knowledge but also their confidence, self esteem & motivation. We have programmed and delivered events for The Liverpool Maritime Museum to support Black History Month, curated line-ups for Liverpool Pride, Threshold Festival, Matthew Street Fringe, Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), Liverpool Loves, SoundCity and Clinical Psychology Fringe Festival. We have also worked with Grammy award winners Snarky Puppy, Kirk Whalum & Gospel music sensation John Stoddart. We recently staged Liverpool’s first ever soul festival (Liverpool SoulFest) headlined by Gabrielle in 2015 and Lemar last year. For any enquiries, please get in touch: info@soulinspiredevents.co.uk soulinspiredevents.co.uk /soulinspiredevents @soulinspevents @soulinspiredevents

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Liverpool Pride welcomes its Straight Ally community! The LGBT+ community continues to pursue equal rights for all, with this years ‘International Love’ theme being a perfect example of Liverpool sending a clear message of support to our LGBT+ brothers and sisters who still live in countries that criminalise and persecute LGBT+ communities. At home and following the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK over 50 year ago, more recent changes around gay marriage, parenting and equal rights policy’s all represent positive change. However, whilst our community are still victimised for holding their partners hands in public, LGBT+ young people continue to face torment and bullying at school and homo/transphobic attacks remain an increasing occurrence then our struggle for individual choice, self-expression and sexual freedom must continue.

These aspirations and values are not exclusive and as society shows signs of greater acceptance, a growing numbers of non-LGBT+ people are becoming more vocal and are choosing to stand with us to fight for equality in all its forms. Now known as Straight Ally’s they arguably represent an important part of our evolution and future campaign. Their existence is a direct reflection of our achievements in changing hearts and minds as this would not of happened 50, 30 or even 20 years ago. Not being LGBT+ means Straight Ally’s are sometimes better positioned to challenge prejudice and intolerance amongst their peers, colleagues, families and friends in a way that we can’t always achieve by ourselves.

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In recognition, Liverpool Pride has dedicated this page to both acknowledge and welcome its Straight Ally supporters and encourages everyone to embrace and adopt the straight ally flag alongside our own. We know that support already existed from non-LGBT communities, especially from families and friends, but this is a structured approach and it represents a ‘real’ shift change in opinion and attitudes. With only 10% of the UK population identifying as LGBT+ this is a great opportunity for us to embrace wider support and showcase to all the true meaning of ‘inclusivity’, which for Liverpool Pride’s is one of our key aims. We therefore invite all our straight ally’s to register at www.liverpoolpride.co.uk, to walk in unity with us on the Pride march and to celebrate with us over the Pride weekend.

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ATOMIC KITTEN One of the UK’s most successful girl groups Atomic Kitten will headline Liverpool Pride 2017, Natasha, Liz and Kerry take to the stage to deliver their chart topping hits for their hometown audience.

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90’s sensations Livin Joy take to the stage to perform their hits including “Don’t Stop Moving” and “Dreamer”.

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Austin is an American television personality who starred in the reality series The A-List: New York, which followed the lives of six gay and bisexual men in New York City. Recently he was seen on Big Brother (UK).

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The World on One Stage celebrates our them of International Love while showcasing the diversity and inclusivity of Liverpool Pride. You can find more information on some of our World on One Stage artists throughout this brochure. Full line-up includes;

Batala Mersey, Liverpool Irish Festival to The Following, Reham Al-Hakimi, Pagoda Arts Orchestra, DaDa Fest, Louis Jay and the Soul Collective & Threshold Festival. *Please note, line-ups are subject to change, for up to date information please check our social media channels Twitter: @LiverpoolPride Facebook: Liverpool Pride

The Garden Stage once again plays host to an array of acts, guaranteeing something for everyone. Line up includes; Writing on the Wall, Louis Brad, Trey Gordon, Brook Wirral, My Friend Ted, Holly Stevens and Gyro For full information and times of performances please see liverpoolpride.co.uk

Theme: International Love …here’s where YOU come in!

What we want you to do:

Every year our March brings the bustling streets of Liverpool to a standstill. We invite everyone to march with us, no matter how old, where you’re from, your shape, size or passions! This year our theme is International Love. We want you to celebrate Liverpool’s diverse cultures and global links alongside us and we want you to bring friends, family and colleagues along for the ride.

Agree to collect, carry and return one of the Pride in London flags

What do we want to achieve? An international rainbow parade, full of music, celebration, colour and song in support of the progressive work of LGBT+ communities, globally, and the change we still need to see. With enough participants, Liverpool Pride hopes to create a diverse March, which tells the story of International Love. Registrants to the March can agree to carry one of the 72+ flags representing countries in the world where homosexuality is still illegal. In a gesture of national friendship, these flags are on loan from Pride in London. In addition to these, we hope to see marchers in national dress, sporting LGBT+ colours and developing banners, flags, lanterns and sounds of their own. What can you do to support the International Love theme? Register to march and bring friends, family and colleagues along on Saturday 29 July 2017. We can’t stress this enough - EVERYONE is welcome!

Make and bring banners, flags, puppets and lanterns representing what International Love means to you and your group Dress in a national costume. We would like to see as many national dresses – complete with fusions, takes and interpretations – marching together as we can. NB: Please be considerate in your interpretation and treat this creative freedom with respect it deserves; fun and good humour are welcomed, but please use good sense, generosity and discretion when selecting and devising your costume Paint a flag on your face. It could be of the country you are from, a country you would like to visit or one of the ones you most hope will amend their homosexuality laws to support LGBT+ communities. Ensure you know which it is – you will probably be asked! Carry rainbow, trans* & ally flags in solidarity for all that Liverpool Pride and Prides around the world stand together to support! Sing, chant, drum and dance your way round our city. We want to see and hear you! Enjoy it. Take pictures, tell stories and be proud of what you and Liverpool have managed to create. Send and images to us @ LiverpoolPride and make sure you tag us in your Tweets and posts #LiverpoolPride #InternationalLove

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Back by popular demand. Back by popular demand, ‘We Are Family’ returns to Liverpool Pride for its 2nd year, bigger and better than before! We are providing a day filled with fun and entertainment for the whole family as Liverpool’s LGBT+ community open-up the Pride Festival and invite the wider

City to join in the celebration with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. There will be fun activities for all to enjoy with children’s activities including fun inflatables, fair rides and arts and crafts. Adult attendees can enjoy watching nonstop entertainment, visit our stalls, eat

from the food market and simply enjoy a quiet drink at the bar. We have two stages jam packed with non stop entertainment throughout the day with exciting headline acts to be announced. Keep an eye on our social media channels for up to date line up information,

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Sunday promises to be another fun filled and entertainment packed day. The Barclays Festival Stage will see an array of acts offering entertainment for all ages with an exclusive preview of The Band, a brand new musical from David Pugh, Dafydd Rogers & Take That

The Band David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers + Take That present THE BAND Written by award winning writer Tim Firth, THE BAND is a beautiful story for anyone who grew up with a boyband and how those songs became the soundtrack to their lives. For five 16 year old girls in 1992, the band is everything. 25 years on, we are reunited with this group of friends as they try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting their heroes.

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Featuring the music of Take That, Britain’s most successful boyband of all time, whose songs include Never Forget, Back For Good, A Million Love Songs, Greatest Day, The Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine & Rule the World and starring the winners from the BBC’s Let it Shine, Five to Five. THE BAND is now the fastest selling musical theatre tour of all time. Don’t miss your chance to see a preview of this breathtaking brand new production at Liverpool Pride first before it hits London’s West End.

Jennifer John & Merseyside Choirs Acclaimed choral artist Jennifer John, returns to Liverpool Pride following her successful performance working with local choirs in 2016. Receiving incredible reviews last year, Jennifer has been working closely with choirs from across the Liverpool City Region to celebrate our International Love theme. Delivering individual and group choral performances. We invite you to sing-a- long with her inspired selection of recognisable songs. Acts for our Sunday stages are being announced daily keep an eye on our social media channels for up to date line up /Liverpool Pride @LiverpoolPride

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arts, and regarded by many as an established platform for creative practitioners of all stages of artistic development.

A Liverpool Pride World on One Stage Partner Threshold Festival of Music & Arts has its roots in the creative industries of Liverpool and the North West. For 5 successive years, the event has brought together a diverse wealth of artists, musicians, promoters, academics and enthusiasts to The Baltic Triangle district of the city. The festival was previewed in The Guardian in 2014 and has been critically acclaimed in citywide and regional press. The event is a life force for grass-roots and emerging

Using the once derelict and now booming warehouse venues of the Baltic, which has drawn comparisons to Berlin, Shoreditch and the Meatpacking District of New York, the event has grown up with this playground for those seeking the alternative, experimental and fresh. Founded by Kaya Herstad Carney and Chris Herstad Carney as an expression of a passion for the grass-roots music and arts scene of their hometown, the festival has grown in stature every year, attracting more visitors, participants and team members with each edition. Threshold was started by artists for artists, and is dedicated to authenticity and integrity.

A Liverpool Pride World on One Stage Partner Celebrating 25 Years of Africa Oyé Africa Oyé, the UK’s largest free celebration of African music and culture takes place annually in Liverpool. Beginning in 1992 as a series of small gigs in the city centre, the event has gone from strength to strength, moving to its present Sefton Park home in 2002 to cope with demand. With too many negative representations of Africa entrenched in images of war, disease, poverty and famine, Oyé seeks to redress the balance and highlight the fantastic range of cultures, foods, music and artists that make this great continent one of the most vibrant and inspiring in the world. You can catch Africa Oyé at Liverpool Pride as part of our World on One Stage Programme. For more information visit africaoye.com @africaoye 38

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Our organisation is run by volunteers and we are always on the lookout for new people to help us develop our campaign against homophobia and transphobia. Our volunteers are diverse in age and outlook, both LGBT+ and not, and we welcome everyone. We’re looking for stewards, runners, donations collectors, audience surveyors and more for our Big Weekend, but also have roles all year round, including our Pride at the Pictures project and our community events. We are looking to expand our Board of Directors, so if you have the skills, time and enthusiasm to help shape Liverpool Pride in the years to come, get in touch to find out more. For all roles, contact us via liverpoolpride.co.uk/support-pride/volunteer

Don’t forget, Liverpool Pride is a charity and although we work all year round to raise money for our campaign and to make our festival as fabulous as possible, we always need help. We have great support from our Headline Sponsors Barclays, Main Sponsor Manchester Airport and our partners, Liverpool City Council, Arts Council England, Homes 4 Everyone and others, but your contribution is essential. This year, there are more ways to help than ever: You can donate directly via our website: liverpoolpride.co.uk You can take part in a fundraising event that suits you run a marathon, abseil or organise a cake bake and then donate the takings - find out more here liverpoolpride.co.uk/support-pride/fundraise/ On the day, we’ll have our volunteer collectors and ways to donate on your phone to make it as easy as possible. Every penny goes to our cause and we’re eternally grateful. You’ll ensure we can continue our youth and community work, continue to support local talent and continue to shout long and loud in support of LGBT+ people and their allies.

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The Pride Team: Lucy Day, Joan Burnett, Paddy Jones, Michael Birchall, James Licence, Kim McCann, Andi Herring, Michael Carey, John Bird, Zoran Blackie, Mary Speirs, John Speirs would like to thank the following people for their amazing support over the last year.

Sponsors: The whole team at Barclays, but specifically Mark Armario, Nicola Mathews, Scott Mclellan and David Bruce for their incredible energy, ideas and support over the last year. We’d also like to thank Shaun Meekins, Deborah Bishop, Lisa Mccormick, Craig Holland, Nigel Gallagher, Robert Morris, Chris Dick, Elizabeth Smith, Claire Hilton, Tami Hargreaves, Carole Layzell, Danielle Rubin , Joanna Steel, Victoria Lindop, William Jones,, Nicola Clare, Rachel Henley, Lindsay Mcalice-Kennedy, Treena Hughes, Christine Wolstencroft, Kimberley Lally, Danielle Simmons, Mayte Hough, Kevi Garner and Wilson Wong Patrick Alexander, Emma Stone, Seb Thompson, Lois Robertson from Manchester Airport Justin Guy, Graham Gleaves from Home for Everyone Joanne Driver from Radio City Adam Hodgson and the Unison North West LGBT Group Jessica Earp from Barefoot Wine (E & J. GAllo Winery Europe)

Funders, statutory partners and supporters: Jane Kennedy, Norma KieltyCrummey from Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioners Office Angela Chappell from The Arts Council Comic Relief Joe Anderson Mayor of Liverpool Sean Durney, Ben Fitzpatrick, Cllr Sharon Sullivan, Andrew McNicholl, Alan Smith, Zoe Rupert, Ann-Marie Moran from Liverpool City Council Chief Constable Andy Cook, ACC Jennifer Sims, Tracy O’Hara, Sean Harrison, Scott Levin from Merseyside Police Wirral Borough Council Sefton Borough Council St Helens Council Halton Council Knowsley Council

The Liverpool Pride event delivery team: Eventservices NW - Rob Connor The Proud Events Co. - Graham Redpath- Smith and Dave Redpath-Smith, Warren Allmark, Helen Pickin-Jones and Jenna Pickin-Jones Bill Elms Associates - Bill Elms, Siobhan Noble, Erica Dillon, March - Emma Smith

Cultural partners and friends: Melody Beard from Liverpool One Jennifer John from Sense of Sound Emma Hulme, Mike Morris and Madeline Heneghan, Helen Sadler from Writing on the Wall Sarah Butler-Boycott and Claire Stevens from Liverpool Mental Health Consortium Paul Amman from The Kop Outs Rob Ward, Anthony Proctor and Matthew Linley from Gypsy Queen Simon Thornton from LFC Natalie Weston Marriott Hotel Ryan Fanthorpe from Heaven Eileen and the team at The Lisbon The team at Signature Living Eddy Weston and Lyn Bowker for all of their support over the years Ed Hall for his Banner Inspiration Banner Artists: Ben Youdan, Brian Hanlon, Oly Bliss, Sophie Green BROOK Charity GYRO & The Action Youth Knowsley Youth Mutual Keifer Williams & James Fennell from GRIN

James Lawler & Martin Green from DuoVision Pride@ThePictures team: Andy Kerr Anthony Price Ben Youdan Holly Keenan Jon Larkin Mark Seeds Robyn Connor Seán Fitzsimmons Susie Mellor Everyone at Picturehouse@FACT Everyone at FACT Liverpool FA Mersey Marauders Placed Big Luv Sista Brazilica Jay Wheeler Marrie & Michael Causer Snr & Michael Causer Foundation The team at News From Nowhere Gerry Potter Josiah Worth Phil Bakstad

A BIG THANK YOU To everyone who lit up or was involved in Come Out of the Shadows 2017

Remembering with love: Activist, artist, teacher & What’sYour Pride Story contributor Lynne Seibold Remembering with love Pride Volunteers Heather Beavan, Paul Connolly, Kelly Cox & Liam Lloyd

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