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UK Black LGBTQ Pride says 'Love. Live. Be.'

11 Jul 2008

The second annual Outburst UK Black LGBTQ Pride Festival takes place on Saturday, 9 August 2008 on the safe and secure grounds of the Bernie Grant Arts Centre in north London and will be dedicated to the memory of fashion designer, actor and model, Arthur Peters who died last month.

By LGF News Team

OUTBURST posterThe day will run from 12 Noon till 10pm and there will be a fireworks display at 9pm. The festival is an inclusive event regardless of race, nationality, age, gender or orientation.

Headlining on the main stage is US RnB recording artiste Michael Ashanti who will be performing exclusively at the festival, plus Kym Mazelle, the well known American Dance-pop, Soul and House music diva, UK Lesbian Rapper Mz Fontaine, European dance sensation Shena, plus the UK's answer to Destiny's Child- 4Flava, one of the UK's top belly dancer Cassia, up and coming rapper MC Chewy, young R'n'B singer Cory McLeod, UK Reggae artiste Guess.

Hosts this year will be the TV presenter and director, Trevor Blackman and actress Sharma Walfall. Trevor will also choreograph the event's signature fashion show showcasing clothes from some of the UK's top young designers. Additionally, the festival this year will have two trained Sign Language Interpreters on site for the deaf or hearing impaired.

The grounds and venue are disabled accessible and there are disabled parking. Please call 07981 899 225 to arrange access. For all others there are limited parking available and preference will be given to those driving from outside London, please visit the website for details.

All proceeds from donations on the day go to the Black Disabled Achievers Group in south London.

Tickets and info Tickets are £5 and are available by calling the Bernie Grant Art Centre on 0208 365 5450, or 07981 899 225.

Only 2,000 tickets will be available and there will be a limited amount left on the door on the day so please ensure that you get yours early.

VIP tickets are £25.00 and include access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge, Drinks, Meal and 2008 Outburst UK Poster.

See www.outburstfestival.org and www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk for more information.

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