Main Park Event 2011 - Saturday 13th August 2011

Although it's a week later than usual you can expect to have just as an amazing day as before, if not better! We're making some changes this year to make Pride better, keep an eye on our home and news pages to be kept up to date with developments.

What we can reveal now is that the park will be fenced and ticketed for the first time ever. So you'll need a ticket to get in. Pride reached this decision after extensive consultations and discussion with official bodies such as the police and fire services as well as the community, with you. It'll hopefully lead to a safer, better and more enjoyable Pride. 

With regards to what will be in the park you can expect the usual array of tents, community village, bars, entertainment, food, and a VIP members area. Check out  the information below for a guide of what you can expect, and check back here for more details to be announced as soon as we have details to announce!

Preston Park is accessable from midday on Saturday 13th August, about an hour before the Pride Parade arrives and with all entertainment and events finishing by 8pm.

Community Village

The Community Village is the place to find stalls by local and national charities, groups and organisations. Many of the stalls are given free by Pride for these organisations to promote their work, issues and charitable aims.

Bars

All the bars on Preston Park will be selling the same drinks at the same prices so you won’t get ripped off:

The Bears Tent

Hosted by DJ Justin King who is working hard to bring you a top line up DJs.

Featuring - Steve Lush, Richard Jones, Missy, Josh The Barber, Mr King, Tony Dunne, Tony B and Phil Lovedisco.

Brighton Marina

Pride sponsors Brighton Marina will be back on the park and as always it promises to be a crowd pleaser.

BME Tent

The Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) tent will be in its usual place.

Featuring - DJ Chillz (Warm Up), DJ G –Exilo Club Night (Latin, Reggaton), DJ Nimz (Latin /African / Hip-Hop), Lyrically Challenged – Live PA (Hip-Hop) & DJ Set (Old Skool Garage), DJ Philly (Old Skool), DJ Biggy C (House), Suga Smak – Live PA (Electro Soul), Big John (Urban Takeover)

Cabaret Tent

This popular big top will be hosted by Brighton's very own Lady James once again, expect a cuperb line up of local and national talent.

Featuring - John Paul Christian, Krissie Du Cann, Jason Lee, Benji, ABBA Mia, Lady James feat. The B.T.G. Cagelles, Betty Swollocks, Lady Imelda, Sally Vate, Jamie Watson, Davina Sparkle, All Mouth & No Trousers (Lady James & Connie Conway), Tammy Twinkle, Miss Jason, Maisie Trollette, Nicolette Street, Lucinda Lashes, Pride's Got Talent Finalist, Dame Connie Conway, Rose Garden, Sandra, Claudia Patrice, Trashville Tennessee, Eva La Diva, Drag With No Name, Finale

Cardio Tennis (on the Tennis Courts)

Cardio tennis is a fantastic workout for the whole body and at this years Pride it will introduce you to a different side of tennis.  Played to music it creates a great sociable environment and will be the perfect way to kick start your party!  Email to book your free session. 

Can “Cardio tennis” also be hyperlinked to the following page http://www.lta.org.uk/players-parents/Cardio-Tennis/Home/

The Co-operative

The Co-operative will be back at Preston Park again, with plenty of space to sit down and relax with a cold drink and a snack, you can also learn about their membership and other services.

Dance Tent Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Charity

The main dance tent will be a huge 8,000 capacity tent (double the size of 2010). On Monday 16th May Pride announced a brand new partnership to host the Main Dance Tent at this year’s Preston Park event on Saturday 13th August – The Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Foundation (LNADJ). To read the full press release click here.

Featuring - Danny Ramplin, Guy Williams, Seamus Haji, Lee Harris, Paul Heron, Hi Fi Sean, Sophie Lloyd and DJ Mikalis 

Please note the Dance Tent is over 18s only.

Disabled Parking and Access

Pride works closely with Brighton & Hove Federation of Disabled People to make our event as accessible as possible. Information and registration for disabled parking is available on their website.

Federation of Disabled People's Access Tent

Hosted by the Federation of Disabled People as a safe base and chill out space for LGBT people with disabilities or mental health difficulties. With private disabled restroom facilities, and scooter/wheelchair charging points. The whole park is accessible to wheelchairs.

Fun Fair

Like all good fun fairs it has wheels, dodgems, thrills, scares and cuddly toys. A popular attraction each year, so if you fancy a thrill between your boogies you know where to go.

GO.GO Festival/Zhoosh Women's Tent

Europe's largest open air lesbian festival are bringing some GO.GO majic to the park as they host the new look, new name women's tent. The full line up pf DJs and performers is as follows -

12:00 - DJ Amy B

12:45 - AMiTY

13:30 - The Cut Outs

14:15 – JOAN ov ARC

15:00 - The Jess Gardham Band

15:45 - Greymatter

16:30 - Christina Novelli

17:15 - Kelly Pepper

18:00 - Katherine Ellis  

19:00 – DJ Amy B

Live Stage

Following the success of last years Community Platform Pride is delighted to introduce a new Live Stage. The stage has a packed programme during the day, including ALEXANDRA BURKE, JOE McELDERRY, SONIA, BOOTY LUV, BRIGHTON & HOVE GAY MENS CHORUS to name a few.

Live Lineup and running order as follows -

The Markets

Fancy a bit of retail therapy? Or something delicious to eat? Not a problem, we have whatever you’re looking for: toys, clothing, jewellery, and much more. There are also plenty of recruitment stands so you may even bag yourself a new job.

Pride Information Point

So you find yourself at Pride and you haven’t got this handy guide with you, don’t fear; there will be a Pride information point to help you make the most of everything on offer. From running times, park maps and plus market stall information. Find your bearings, look great and stay safe all in one place!

Pride Members Enclosure

Situated at the top of the park, members have the best vantage point to watch the whole park in their exclusive stretch tent from The Stretch Tent Company (for more info click here). The garden and bar (run by Buddies) are a great place to mingle and relax. And don’t forget, Pride members get in for free and get to use the posh toilets!

Stalls at Preston Park

If you are interested in a trade stall in the market area or a food pitch please email For a stall in the Community Village (some of which are FREE!) please email or contact the Pride office.

Toilet Talk

With more and more people coming to Pride each year we are faced with the task of providing enough toilets for everyone which are accessible and clean. This year there will be even more cubicles and urinals at Preston Park, every area will also have a disabled toilet. All banks of toilets ALWAYS have urinals behind them; so please don’t pee where you’re not supposed to and help support our work to look after the park and ‘green’ Brighton Pride.

If you’re a Pride member then another set of posh loos are available in the Pride members’ area. Disabled toilets can be found at the Pride member’s area, Access tent, and at three St John Ambulance points.

FAQ's

Want to know more? You will find the answer to most questions on the frequently asked questions page.

Click here to watch a video clip of Pride in the Park 2007.