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# Performance art takes ‘pride of place’ at Northern Pride Festival
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/performance-art-takes-pride-of-place-at-northern-pride-festival/
- Published: 2019-07-12T08:56:10.000Z
- Updated: 2019-07-13T07:20:42.000Z
- Description: Organisers of the Northern Pride Festival, which returns to the Town Moor and Exhibition Park from July 19 to 21, have teamed up with not-for-profit organisation Curious Arts this year to curate a second stage.
- Author: Besi

## A host of performance art is on offer at Northern Pride later this month.

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**ORGANISERS of the** Northern Pride Festival, which returns to the Town Moor and Exhibition Park from July 19 to 21, have teamed up with not-for-profit organisation *Curious Arts* this year to curate a second stage.

The diverse range of acts taking to the *Curious Arts* stage over the two days has now been revealed, with a variety of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

On Saturday, July 20, festival-goers can hear a DJ set from **Poke**, see tribute act and drag king **Stevie Wonderful**, an alternative queer performance from **DGA Collective** and enjoy a BSL interpreted *Spectacular Drag Storytime* suitable for anyone aged 3 and above.

Performer **Honey L** will take to the stage later that afternoon, followed by drag artist **Mutha T**, before **Kay Greyson** closes the show with a musical performance.

The following day, Sunday 21, **Jackie Hagan** will entertain the crowd with a comedy set, *Jamie Tansley* shares an excerpt of SPACE: A Herstory, **Holly Stamp** will perform spoken word and there will be another reading with Spectacular Drag Storytime.

There will be lip syncs from cabaret artist **Melody Sproates**, followed by a another chance to see **Mutha T** and then another spoken word performance, this time from **Your Pride Your Voice**, which will close the *Curious Arts* stage programme for the weekend.

Festival-goers can also enjoy pop-up poetry and outdoor arts from **Sean Burn** and performance art with street theatre company **Neighbourhood Watch Stilt International** on Saturday, and street arts from **Wild Flower** on Sunday.

Ste Dunn, chair of Northern Pride, is delighted to offer a second stage of performance at this year’s festival.

**He said:** *“It is brilliant to be working together with Curious Arts to feature a diverse programme of acts over the weekend.”*

*“The festival is growing bigger and bigger every year and with this summer’s event being spread across two sites, it was the perfect opportunity to introduce another stage.*

*“We are huge fans of what Curious Arts does and I can’t wait to see all of the performances over the weekend.”*

Phil Douglas, Executive Producer at Curious Arts, believes the stage will be a popular addition. *“We work with incredibly talented artists and it is amazing to be able to showcase them and different types of LGBTQ art at the Northern Pride Festival this year,”* **said Phil.**

*“There is a real range of performance on offer over the weekend, from music to comedy to poetry, so there really is something for everyone.*

*“I would encourage anyone attending the festival to come along and see what we have planned over the two days.”*

**Sarah Hinchcliffe-Smith, HR Director at Ubisoft, said:** *“We are thrilled to be backing the Northern Pride Festival this year and, as a creative company, it made sense to support the Curious Arts stage.*

*“Curious Arts have planned a really varied line-up suitable for festival-goers of all ages it is certain to be a brilliant feature.”*

The Curious Arts stage is part of the Community Village at Exhibition Park, where there will also be a Rainbow Village, Health and Wellbeing Zone, Family and Youth Zone and the Stonewall Remembrance Garden.

![Fleur East](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/web-600-1-3.jpg)

Fleur East

Nearby Town Moor will be home to the Festival Arena, where the main stage will be headlined by **Fleur East**, **Saara Aalto** and **Liberty X**, and there will be a fun fair and a range of bars and food outlets.

The festival is free to attend but those looking to secure a viewing spot close to the main stage and access to the platinum bar and garden at the Festival Arena can purchase a Platinum Pass, which starts at £37.71.

**For more information or to purchase a Platinum Pass, click [here:](http://www.northern-pride.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**

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