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# UK Pride 2020 to be launched in Newcastle
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/uk-pride-2020-to-be-launched-in-newcastle/
- Published: 2020-01-09T09:22:31.000Z
- Updated: 2020-01-09T09:22:31.000Z
- Description: UK Pride 2020 to be launched in Newcastle
- Author: Scene Editorial Team

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UK Pride 2020, organised by leading LGBTQ+ charity **Northern Pride**, is set to launch at a glittering party at the **Discovery Museum** in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on **Saturday, February 1** from **7.30pm**.

Sponsored by the **I-Stage Group**, an ambitious six-month programme of events across the region will be announced, including performance nights, panel discussions, pop up exhibitions and more; **BeScene** dancers, **Poke DJs**, cabaret artist **Melody Sproates** and I-Stage duo **He Knows She Knows** will provide the evening’s entertainment.

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Ste Dunn, chair of [**Northern Pride,**](http://www.northern-pride.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) said: *“We’re delighted to be bringing UK Pride to the North East this summer and we are working tirelessly to make this year our best yet.*

*“The launch party is like nothing we’ve done before and we have some amazing performers lined up.*

*“We’ve got a huge range of activities planned for both the festival weekend in July and the lead-up to the event and we’ve really strived to create a diverse series with something for everyone to enjoy.”*

**Paul Waite**, director of the I-Stage Group, added: *“We’re thrilled to be working with Northern Pride again to help launch this year’s UK Pride.*

*“Northern Pride are big supporters of local talent and many of our artists have performed on the main stage in previous years.*

*“It’s certain to be a great night and we are looking forward to seeing what they have planned for rest of the countdown.”*

Tickets cost **£10**, which includes free entry to the **Pink Room** for an after party, and[ **are available here**](https://www.universe.com/embed2/events/uk-pride-launch-party-tickets-7NQY94?ref=scenemag.co.uk)

Sponsored by **Barclays**, UK Pride 2020 will take place at Newcastle’s **Town Moor** from **July 17-19**. For more information about Northern Pride see [thier website here](http://www.northern-pride.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) or search **northernprideuk** on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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