Pride Week in London has kicked off with loads of events, these have included:
Pride in London hosts the Pride 2023 kick off party with a surprise performance from Gok Wan as SOUND London in the Cumberland Hotel
Television celebrity Gok Wan set London on fire as he spun the decks at the official kick off of Pride in London 2023 at SOUND London at The Cumberland Hotel. Fresh from Glastonbury, the British style icon went for a laid back black tracksuit with a pop of colour on his feet in honour of Pride.
The night also saw Gok reunite with famous friend Amelia Lily, X Factor finalist and star of Geordie Shore and Celebrity Big Brother. The You Bring Me Joy songstress, who eventually came third place in the 2011 series of X Factor behind chart-toppers Little Mix, recently made press with the story of her seven-year health battle with her shoulder injury. Amelia rocked her iconic pink hairdo to the event as she celebrated with fellow LGBTQ+ community and enjoyed Gok’s set.
British actor and star of Ted Lasso, Black Mirror and Top Boy, Kola Bokinni also attended. Hot after the series 3 finale of the hit show Ted Lasso, Bokinni is taking a much-needed break after exclaiming he is very proud of what he accomplished as his character Isaac McAdoo and the great impact it will have for years to come.
The Cumberland Hotel is situated in the heart of the capital and has welcomed the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder to its iconic walls. SOUND London is a brand-new addition to the hotel, providing a venue space for entertainment, where music legends once came to play.
PRIDE’S GOT TALENT 2023 FINALE: Best and brightest in new LGBT+ talent battled it out at The Adelphi Theatre
Following months of live heats, ten incredible music and cabaret acts competed for the chance to perform in Trafalgar Square as part of Pride in London, £1,000 to further their performance career, and more
As the official talent programme of Pride in London, Pride’s Got Talent celebrates and platforms emerging performers
After months of hotly-contested live heats across some of London’s most renowned queer venues, 5 music finalists and 5 cabaret finalists battled it out to be crowned the winner of Pride’s Got Talent 2023 in front of a panel of industry judges, including celebrated performers, producers and promoters from the worlds of music and cabaret.
Performing alongside the 10 finalists on the 27th was guest act Alexa Vox, the Cabaret category winner of Pride’s Got Talent in 2022. The event was hosted by London cabaret icon, Michael Twaits. Kryolan make up artists added some glam to event, working backstage to add some extra sparkle to the acts.
The 2023 Pride’s Got Talent finalists are:
Music:
Aaron Sibley
Andrea Di Giovanni – Winner
Jenny Scoones
Jobie
Natalie Grey
Cabaret:
Fae Wildfyre
Jordan Charles – Winner
Mala
Moira Less
Sweet FA
For more happenings, please visit: prideinlondon.org