Main Park Event
Main Park Event - Saturday 7th August 2010
Preston Park is accessable from midday on Saturday 7th August, about an hour before the Pride Parade arrives and with all entertainment and events finishing by 8pm.
What's there? View the 2010 Park Map HERE and find out!
Entrance to the park is FREE, but we will ask you for a donation in our charity buckets!
The park will be packed with masses to do, no matter who you are, where you're from, what you like or how you like it there will be something to interest you. There will be music tents, cabaret, trade stalls, Community village, access tent, food stalls and bars.
Barclays Community Village
Sponsored again by Barclays 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. This year you will find representatives from Amnesty Intl, Broken Rainbow, Gay & Lesbian Humanist Association, Glams MS Society Support Group, Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Mind Out, RSPB, The Samaritans, Stonewall, Tantra 4 Gay Men, Sussex Beacon, THT, Brighton CRI LGBT Drug & Alcohol Service and Victim Support.
Bars
All the bars on Preston Park will be selling the same drinks at the same prices so you won’t get ripped off:
Cabaret Bar Next to the Cabaret Tent
Dance Tent Bar Next to the Dance Big Top
LGBT Student/Pride Charity Bar Club Revenge will donate all the profit of this bar equally to Pride and to local University LGBT societies (LGBrighTon & University of Sussex LGBTQ)
Pride Members Bar Hosted by Buddies
Revenge Pop Bar Next to the fun fair
Vavoom Bar Situated right next to the Community Platform
Women’s Bar Hosted by Girls on Top
Roaming Bars Look out for the “official roaming bar traders”, who will always carry an identity badge.
The Bears Tent
In association with The Star Inn and The Camelford Arms
Top DJs playing classic and funky disco tinged sounds: Missy, Phil Lovedisco, Mr King, Mister Barker, Richard Jones, Josh The Barber, and Paul Coales, plus one more tbc!
Brighton & Hove City Council
Find out more about the services that the council and its partners provide across the city by visiting our stand overlooking the village green. We’d love to share information and hear your views on areas such as Community Safety, Bullying in Schools and Dignity at Work.
The Brighton Dance Tent
The Freemasons headline as their debut DJ performance at Pride alongside Steve Pitron and the best DJs that Brighton has to offer. They come together to create an uplifting Pride soundtrack featuring PAs including Cass Fox of Rui de Silva's "Touch Me" and Faithless's mega hit "Music Matters". Please note the Dance Tent is over 18s only.
12.00pm Richard Jones
1.30pm Jonesy
2.15pm Verity Mayers
3.00pm Lee Harris
3.45pm Dulcie Danger
4.30pm Freemasons
6.00pm Steve Pitron
7.15pm Jon Byrne
Brighton Marina Beach
Pride sponsors Brighton Marina will be hosting the only beach, bowling and boxing ring on site, this will be their third year on the park and with more activities than ever it promises to be a crowd pleaser. Watch the girls & boys all day during the non-stop sponsored sparathon raising money for Pride.
Calabash Spectacular
The Calabash tent at Pride has grown dramatically since its inception a couple of years ago and it continues to grow as the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) community in Brighton & Hove goes from strength to strength. Raising the profile of the BME group within the gay community is one of the most important objectives.
12.00-1.15pm Miklos plus special live act: rock and ragga
1.15-2.45pm Intermixx: electro Desi beats, bhangra and break beats with live ‘scratching’.
2.45- 3.45pm DJ PushyKat: hip-hop, reggae, and drum ’n’ bass, bhangra and more.
3.45- 4.45pm DJ Melody Kane: hip-hop, RnB, dancehall and general funky stuff.
4.45-6.00pm NYC Downlow: a rare selection of funk soul and R’n’B.
6.00-6.15pm Souled Out: 150-person gospel choir performing a number of up-tempo accapella soul anthems .
6.15-8.00pm Go Bang with special guest live act: underground anthems, old-school gems and disco delights.
Cabaret Tent
In association with the Queen Arms and The Zone
With new sponsors and a new position it’s full of BIG-wig acts
2.00pm Host: Lady James
2.10pm Co Host: Sally Vate
2.20pm Lucinda Lashes
2.35pm Benji
2.50pm Betty Swollocks
3.05pm All Mouth & No Trousers
3.20pm Davina Sparkle
3.35pm Co Host: Tammy Twinkle
3.45pm Jo Francis
4.00pm Miss Jason
4.15pm Maisie Trollette
4.30pm Rose Garden
4.50pm Pride
5.00pm Pride’s Got Talent Winner
5.05pm Co Host: Connie Conway
5.15pm Nicolette Street
5.30pm Trashville Tennessee
5.50pm Jamie Watson
6.05pm Sandra
6.25pm Drag With No Name
6.45pm Eva La Diva
7.00pm Dave Lynn
7.20pm Finale
The Co-operative
The Co-operative are bringing their one-stop food shop to 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. Look out for Pride’s army of volunteers who are very kindly sponsored by The Co-operative.
Family Area
Run by Rainbow Families and aided by a grant from ‘Awards for All’. Based around a colourful carousel tent including a host of facilities available to parents and children: circus workshops, face painting, Wild West themed arts, crafts, dressing up, exclusive toilets, dedicated seating area, buggy park, breastfeeding and baby change area.
Though we couldn't get hold of a lion tamer, generous support from the Baby Rock childcare agency means there will be a crèche will be running 12-4pm.
Places are limited, so pre-book via www.rainbowfamilies.org.uk
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. If you need help with access from Preston Park, City Cabs 205205 are providing a shuttle service to and from the tent, please note this service is only available for disabled passengers and their carers. The whole park is accessible to wheelchairs. Signer here.
Ford Motors
New sponsor's Ford Motor Company will be bringing some four wheeled magic to the park for us all to drool over. If four wheels are your thing, then have a chat with their team, you never know what deal you could strike on the day!
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.
Girls On Top Women's Dance Tent
Brighton’s multi award winning lesbian club night returns to the park after a year’s break.
12.00pm Miss Easy
2.00pm Philly
3.30pm Miss White
5.00pm Smithy
6.30pm King K
The Heart of the Park
The Heart of the Park is the result of bringing together of community groups including: Access, Women, Members, Families, Youth, Lunch Positive, Brighton Council, and the Multi Faith Blessings Tent – brought together in a circle overlooking the Community Platform. A celebration of inter-community support – a welcoming sanctuary full of colour and fun.
LGBT Student Bar
The bars contractor Club Revenge will donate all the profit of this bar equally to Pride and to local University LGBT societies (LGBrighTon & University of Sussex LGBTQ).
Lunch Positive Rainbow Cafe
Pride are proud to welcome the Lunch Positive Rainbow Café onsite for the first time this year. The Lunch Positive crew will be serving tea, coffee, cold drinks, homemade cakes and savories. Everyone is welcome.
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.
Multi Faith Area
For the first time local faith groups are coming together in the Barclays Community Village. There will be a short interfaith service early in the afternoon to which all are welcome. A place where people with a spiritual interest can find out more of what's available in Brighton for them.
Pink Punters Community Platform
Thanks to the extreme generosity of Pink Punters, this year sees the launch of the Community Platform; a platform for the positive messaging and celebration of LGBT talent. As well as a packed programme of community performances and a host of special speakers, the walkers from the parade will lead right into the park to the Community Platform, where the Reverend Debbie Gaston and the multi-faith group bless the Heart of the Park.
The Community Screen will bring exciting highlights and provide live footage across the park and the parade. Messages are already pouring in from Pride’s and supporters from all over the world – we can’t wait to share them with you!
Pink Punters Volunteer Area
Pride’s volunteers are sponsored by The Co-operative this year and once again Pink Punters have generously donated this fantastic base to look after the 100s of volunteers that selflessly give their time to support Pride. Look out for the Rainbow bus – the biggest gayest bus in the world, and welcoming smiles of the Rainbow Crew.
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, plus market stall information and Official Pride Merchandise. 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. 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! If you haven’t signed up yet you haven’t got long, complete the form on the Members’ page of the website and return it with your fee before Wednesday 4th August. Day membership is available at the entrance, at a cost of £30 (consc for children).
Revenge Pop Tent
Revenge will be hosting the pop tent this year with a fantastic line up of pop and alternative DJs: Fifilicious, Louise C, Boogaloo Stu , Smithy, Stewart T, and Alex Baker.
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.
Plus, once again, we have our ‘Pound a Pee’ toilets if you prefer a touch of home comforts and want to avoid the queues. They are constantly cleaned and maintained throughout the day, and all proceeds go towards paying for the loos and everything else that is free on the park.
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.
See the park map HERE for all the locations.
Women's Performance Tent
Brighton Women’s Centre in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council and Pride in Brighton & Hove presents a fabulous mix of performers to move, soothe and entertain you, compered by Cat Harding, Sharon Tyas, Yvo Luna and Nicky Mitchell.
Sample the spectrum of women artists that make Pride beside the seaside uniquely funky, soulful, quirky, and exhilarating.
2.00pm Amity
2.15pm Zora and the Tatsmiths
2.40pm Carly Bryant
2.55pm Alexia Chellun
3.15pm Qukulele
3.35pm Danni Nicholls
4.00pm Jess Gardham Band
4.30pm Lianne
4.55pm Sandra MacBeth
5.20pm Amity
5.35pm Kenelis
6.05pm Voodoo Hussy
6.30pm Heads.Hearts
7.00pm Greymatter
Youth Area
We are proud to announce a brand new Youth Area, providing a positive onsite focus for all LGBT young people. Graffiti artists will be creating live art pieces during the day, which will be auctioned off after the event to raise funds for Pride. They will be holding graffiti workshops where participants will get to take their own original piece home. This is a space that supports creativity, entertainment and outreach support, should anyone feel like talking to someone.
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 will be available on their website nearer the time.
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.
FAQ's
Want to know more? You will find the answer to most questions on the frequently asked questions page.
