Pride Literature Live, the LGBT literature tent hosted by Brighton & Hove Libraries and East Sussex Libraries and Information Services returns to Preston Park in August. An inclusive, interesting and a haven of inspiration and humour with a touch of politics, last year’s Pride Literature Live saw wr
An inclusive, interesting and a haven of inspiration and humour with a touch of politics, last year’s Pride Literature Live saw writers from across East Sussex perform their work to an audience of over 1700 people as this pioneering event highlighted the best of national and local LGBT writing.
One of the Pride Literature Live’s organisers Rachel Whitbread explains the plans for 2014.
She said: “We think it’s really important for there to be more of a cultural presence at Pride – we want to showcase LGBT shared culture through writing, allowing people to express their own creativity, enabling people to pass on their stories and highlight a cultural identity that lasts beyond the party in the park.
“This year we want a greater emphasis on local authors both published, self published or new to writing. Last year the audience loved the open mic section where local people from the workshops we had held read their own work. This year we are going to run three workshops, one for 16-19 year olds in Brighton Library, one for adults in Brighton Library and one for adults in Lewes Library. We are also approaching local authors and poets who are published or self-published to read their work on the day.
“We will be highlighting our range of services and engaging the community in literacy and writing and demonstrating how reading or being read to can enhance people’s lives. The response to the tent last year showed that many LGBT valued hearing those stories. Pride also allows us to showcase what we offer to the LGBT community and let people know about the wealth of library services we provide throughout the year”.
What: Pride Brighton & Hove 2014: Freedom To Live
Where: Pride Festival Preston Park
When: Saturday, August 2
Time: 12noon – 10pm.
Tickets: £9 /£12.50 Early Bird tickets sold out. Discounted £15 advance (first release) until end of May. Then £17.50 in June /£20 in July and more on the day.
