Northern Pride announces blockbuster line-up featuring Todrick Hall, Bimini Bon Boulash and Jodie Harsh

Bimini Bon Boulash, Todrick Hall and Jodie Harsh have all been announced for the Northern Pride Festival in Newcastle later this year.

Organisers today revealed the line-up for the Friday night fundraiser.

Choreographer and award-winning performer Todrick Hall will take centre stage with his trademark slick set.

Hall found widespread success after appearing on American Idol, going on to collaborate professionally with huge stars such as Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Pentatonix and judging on TV shows including RuPaul’s Drag Race and The Greatest Dancer.

He’s joined by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist Bimini Bon Boulash and hit-maker DJ Jodie Harsh, with more acts still to be announced.

Northern Pride Festival will host UK Pride at Newcastle’s Town Moor from 22 to 24 July, with a packed programme of events scheduled across the region during the countdown to the weekend.

Ste Dunn, director of Northern Pride, hopes that Pride supporters will get behind the launch party fundraiser.

He said: “After hosting behind a screen for the last two years, we are delighted to be returning with an in-person festival and I can’t think of a better line-up to kick off the weekend.

“Like many charities, we’ve been hit hard by the pandemic and for that reason this year’s fundraiser is more important than ever – with 100 per cent of the profits going towards building and delivering the festival weekend.

“We have an amazing night planned with more acts still to come, so we hope that those who are able to will come out in their thousands to enjoy the show, with the knowledge that they are also helping us reach our goal of remaining the largest free Pride festival weekend in the UK.”

Funds raised at Friday’s event will also go towards supporting North East artists, performers and creatives with paid opportunities to contribute to UK Pride.

Tickets for the Launch Party start at £18 for first release and can be purchased here www.northern-pride.com.

Platinum Passes are available to purchase for Friday night and across the weekend, which includes the best view of the stage and access to a premium bar, garden and toilets.

Organisers will also gift a number of tickets for Friday’s launch event to North East LGBTQ+ charities, not for profit organisations and community groups to continue its commitment to support those hardest hit in the community.