While, huge crowds are expected to flock to the Town Moor on Saturday and Sunday for the free UK Pride celebrations in Newcastle, the festivities will get going with a Launch Party on Friday.
Plenty of tickets have been snapped up for the ticketed event, which will be headlined for Drag Race regular, former Greatest Dancer team captain and worldwide music star Todrick Hall, the artist responsible for anthems like Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels, Dem Beats and Low.
Scores of revellers are set to head to Northern Pride's home of the Town Moor for the night time concert, which will also bring star turns from Crying for No Reason, Katy on a Mission and Still diva Katy B, Drag Race UK icon Bimini, fresh from their appearance at Download Festival and top DJs Dean McCullough and Jodie Harsh.
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There are still few tickets available for the Launch Party online from Universe. They are priced £29.34 for general admission and £42.80 for platinum passes, which give you access to a VIP bar and toilets. Friday's concert is the curtain raiser for a packed Newcastle Pride weekend, with Pride main stage acts including Melanie C, Louise and Joe McElderry, while the Be Scene stage is back with a whole host of local performers: drag queens, singers and DJs.
Newcastle Pride Friday timings
5.30-7pm: Dean McCullogh and Bimini
7pm-9pm: Jodie Harsh and Katy B
9-10pm: Todrick Hall
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