Jake Shears has been confirmed as the headline act at Liverpool Pride 2024.
The critically-acclaimed artist will be the lead act of Pride Classical, which will see a world-class 32-piece orchestra perform the best Pride anthems.
Shears, best known for fronting the Brit Award-winning Scissor Sisters, returns to the city a year after featuring at the Eurovision Viilage.
He will be performing at the Pier Head on Friday, July 26 to kick off a weekend of festivities in the city to celebrate this year’s Pride.
Actor and musician Ashford Campbell, who has enjoyed success on the West End with roles in Dreamgirls, 9 to 5 the Musical and The Drifters Girl, will be joining him on stage.
Also confirmed as part of the Pride line-up will be homegrown RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Bear and West End sensation Alison Jiear.
“I’m delighted to be returning to Liverpool for what will be a memorable night of love, joy and unity,” said Shears.
“Pride Classical is the perfect way to start your Pride in Liverpool weekend and I can’t wait to see everyone.”
Andi Herring, CEO of LCR Pride Foundation, added: “Jake Shears and Ashford Campbell are the icing on the cake for what is already a spectacular line-up.
“We’re pulling out all the stops to make this a show that people talk about for years to come and all importantly ensuring we can keep Pride in Liverpool free and accessible.”
Further announcements about Pride in Liverpool are to follow in coming weeks.
More information can be found at prideinliverpool.co.uk.
