Bimini confirmed as part of Newcastle Pride celebration event
Bimini and Horse Meat Disco have joined forces with HE.SHE.THEY. for a massive Northern Pride Celebration at NX Newcastle.
Northern Pride 2025 has announced a key official event in collaboration with the award winning collective HE.SHE.THEY., taking place at NX this month.
Taking place on Saturday, July 19, the event is described by organisers as a night for both LGBTQIA+ and allies alike and as always everyone is welcome regardless of sex, gender or race.
Bimini first rose to prominence by finishing as the runner up in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, winning hearts across the country in the process. Their only other UK Pride performance this summer will come at a HE.SHE.THEY. event in Leeds, making Newcastle one of just two sites to see the star this Pride season.
Joining Bimini are Horse Meat Disco, one of the UK’s most respected DJ collectives who have played everywhere from Glastonbury to Berghain. Their sets are inclusive, high-energy and rooted in queer nightlife history.
For Steven Braines, co-founder of HE.SHE.THEY., the event is more than just a collaboration - it’s a return to his roots.
Nominated for LGBTQ leader of the year at the National Diversity Awards, as well as making international queer lists from IQ to Billboard, born and raised in the North East, Braines began his career promoting events in Sunderland and Newcastle.
“This pride event in Newcastle is a true full circle moment,” said Steven Braines. “When I originally lived in the North East, I was in the closet. This line-up is my love letter back to young me. I love that the region has grown in tolerance and the queer scene is thriving here and we get to celebrate that alongside Northern Pride.”
Ste Dunn, Director of Northern Pride added: “This event shows what can happen when local Pride organisations collaborate with global names to bring something special to the region.
“It’s about celebrating culture and identity here in the North, on our own terms, with talent that reflects the diversity and creativity of our community.”
Tickets are available to buy through the venue’s website.