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Pride entertainment update: Monday
Published: 27/08/07
Today is pop music day and the stage line-up is fantastic with a number of big names including the loveable Betty Boo, pop idol runner-up Gareth Gates, disco diva Angie Brown and chart-topper Nicki French.
Add to that: The Sheilas (from the Sheila’s Wheels ad), Amanda from The Dresden Dolls and the cast of Never Forget, from the new musical featuring the songs of Take That, X-Factor star Rowetta, and Hazel Dean. See our schedule below for the main stage lineup in the big car park on Bloom Street and the Sackville stage line-up in Sackville Park.
Monday 27th August
Main stage
4.45pm Rowetta
5.00pm Nicki French
5.15pm Sally Jaxx
5.30pm Never Forget - stage show
5.45pm The Sheilas
6.00pm Melissa Totton as Madonna
6.30pm Betty Boo
6.45pm Closing Speeches
7.00pm Natasha Hamilton
7.15pm Gareth Gates
7.45pm Angie Brown
8.30pm Close
Sackville Park Stage
2.00pm Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus & Birmingham Rainbow Voices
5.00pm Close
9.00pm GHT Vigil
What pub, which club?
Stop worrying and take your pick from our choices below:
- The Manto Village People Party Weekend’s Closing Bash!
Manto, Canal St
The theme will be The Village People so if you’re a Builder, Policeman or even the Indian dress up and join DJ Tin Tin in the main arena. - Organic Afterhours Club
Hollywood Studio and Lounge, Bloom St
Party from 3am with Nik Denton and Hollywood’s resident DJ with an electro house selection. - Mornin’ Glory & Climax Afterparty
Queer Café Bar, Canal St
Party hard from 4am to 10.30am with the queen of bouncy house, DJ Furey, plays from 6am to 8am. - DYKEFEST 07 - The Infamous Closing Party
Vanilla, Richmond St
DJs Golden and The Transter 48 with DJ Furey from 1pm to 3am. - Peggy’s Pride Party
New York New York, Bloom St
Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with Pride’s best Peggy from 4pm until 8pm. - Totally Unofficial Closing Party
Hollywood Studio and Lounge, Bloom St
Pop, chart and dance from 9pm with free entry! - Official Pride Closing Party - Disco Inferno
Cruz 101, Princess St
The only place to finish Pride from 11pm until 6am. - The Official Pride Closing Party
Essential, Minshull St
All village staff and Pride workers get free admission and a complimentary drink.
And don't forget...
- New York, New York,
Bloom Street Doors open at 12 noon.
As the weekend draws to a close, if you missed Peggy on the Sunday you get another chance to experience his witty and outrageous comments. Dj is closing our weekend with the best karaoke and sing along in the village right through till 4am. - The Outpost,
Whitworth Street Doors open at 12 noon till late.
The Outpost is a chameleon of bars. A great value friendly place, perfect to meet friends old and new or have a home cooked snack or a game of pool.
