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# Classical Pride 2024 to run over over five days from 3-7 July with world-first Classical Drag taking over Outernet in heart of Soho
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/classical-pride-2024-to-run-over-over-five-days-from-3-7-july-with-world-first-classical-drag-taking-over-outernet-in-heart-of-soho/
- Published: 2024-03-08T12:00:44.000Z
- Updated: 2024-03-08T10:41:26.000Z
- Description: Following the success of its inaugural year, Classical Pride has grown in size and will this year run over five days from 3-7 July. Kicking off with a world-first, Classical Drag will take over Outernet in the heart of Soho on Wednesday, July 3, showcasing some of the biggest names in drag and class
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Music, Snow White Trash

Following the success of its inaugural year, ***Classical Pride*** has grown in size and will this year run over five days from **3-7 July**.

Kicking off with a world-first, ***Classical Drag*** will take over **Outernet** in the heart of Soho on **Wednesday, July 3**, showcasing some of the biggest names in drag and classical music. This curated ‘drag battle’ will star UK talents such as **Barbs, Snow White Trash, Vinegar Strokes, Freddie Love** and **Beau Jangles** with celebrity judges and special performances from *RuPaul’s Drag Race* alumni **Monét X Change** and **Thorgy Thor.**

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/snow-white-trash.jpg)

Snow White Trash

*Classical Pride*’s season also includes a choral concert featuring the world premiere of a new work by **Isobel Waller-Bridge**, a showcase of the top LGBTQ+ musicians from the London music colleges, a performance of **Julian Eastman’s *Gay Guerilla***, and finally on **Sunday, July 7** the **London Symphony Orchestra** (LSO) with **Oliver Zeffman**, **Nick Grimshaw** and a lineup of star soloists will present a diverse programme of LGBTQ+ composers at the **Barbican** including a world premiere of brand new work by **Jake Heggie** with a text by **Taylor Mac**.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/oliver-zeffman-photo-a_c2_a9matthewjohnson.jpg)

Oliver Zeffman. Photo by Matthew Johnson

Conductor **Oliver Zeffman**, Founder and Artistic Director of ***Classical Pride***, said: “At the inaugural Classical Pride concert last year, I was incredibly moved by the warm reception from the industry and audience alike. Now we‘re back with an expanded edition, celebrating the significant contribution the LGBTQ+ community makes – and has always made – to classical music.

“This year we’re showcasing both world-famous and emerging LGBTQ+ musicians, commissioning a diverse group of composers and broadening the range of styles and ensembles on offer. I’m particularly excited to be conducting the LSO, as well as making my first appearance in a drag show!”