Saturday, 19th May 07

London's gay pride brings new acts to centre stage

Pride London today announced its key acts for the Main Stage in Trafalgar Square with appearances from Darren Hayes, UnkleJam, Dragonettes and new gay brother duo Nemesis.

The event on 30 June will follow the Pride London Parade and commence with the music from the scene's hottest DJ at 14:00 before the main acts start at 15:00.  

Supporting headliner Darren Hayes, formerly of Savage Garden, will be Pride London patron Mz Fontaine and QBoy who recently trekked America for the Homo Revolution Tour. Nemesis, stars of MTV's Logo, will also be making an appearance alongside 1980's solo success Jimmy Sommerville.

This year's presenters Graham Norton, John Barrowman Amy Lamé, Jamie Crick and Lucio of Capital Radio will present guest speakers including the Mayor of London, Lord Smith and Kristine Garina Chair of Moziaka Riga, Pride London's twinned event.

 "The main stage is the place where we try to bring together the politics and entertainment that define Pride London.  This year we really wanted to showcase acts that the gay community is listening too," said Pete Heyes, Production Director of Pride London. "All our artists, presenters and programmers give their time to the charity for free, and the high-profile line-up shows their skill and commitment, for which we are very grateful."

"It was hard work to follow the success of EuroPride, but we feel that this year Pride London has really got to the roots of committed musical and artistic talent."

The full line up includes:

• Darren Haynes
• Jimmy Sommerville
• UnkleJam
• Dragonettes
• Axe Girl
• QBoy
• Nemesis
• Mz Fontaine
• Kelly and The Kelly Girls