Manchester Pride Announces Atomic Kitten to perform at Big Weekend
Manchester Pride is bringing girl power to the Big Weekend this August, as they announce noughties favourite Atomic Kitten, attitude-packed vocal trio, Stooshe, and Big Weekend favourite Lucy Spraggan, as the next additions to the Festival line-up. Manchester DJ legend, Graeme Park, is also set to perform at the Big Weekend, which will take place from Friday 28th to Monday 31st August.
These latest acts join Texas, DJ Fresh, Union J and Andy Butler with many more acts set to be announced every Friday until the full line up is revealed in July.
Famous for their hits ‘The Tied Is Hide” and “Whole Again” Atomic Kitten took the late 90s and early 2000s by storm, spending over seven weeks in the Top 40 with their debut single “Right Now” and winning awards across the globe for ‘Best Pop Act’ and ‘Best British Newcomer’. After reuniting on ITV’s The Big Reunion, Kerry, Natasha and Liz are now setting on their first Arena tour since getting back together in 2013.
Stooshe
Popular British girl group Stooshe are best known for hits such as, “Love Me” featuring American rapper Travie McCoy, and “Black Heart.” The vocal trio, made up of Courtney, Alex and Karis, are currently working on their next album which is set to be released later this year.
Back due to popular demand, The X Factor 2012 contestant Lucy Spraggan will be returning to Manchester Pride’s Big Weekend. Lucy has recently released a new album entitled “We Are…” and is currently on “The Unsinkable Tour“.
DJ Graeme Park
Legendary house music pioneer, DJ Graeme Park, has over 30 years experience on the decks and 20 years experience on the radio. He shot to fame on the club scene following his residency at Manchester’s Haçienda in 1988. He has worked with internationally-renowned artists including The Brand New Heavies, Inner City, Eric B & Rakim, New Order, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more. Graeme’s radio shows have included Kiss, Galaxy, Key 103, Radio City, Juice FM, Forth One and more.
Mark Fletcher, Chief Executive for Manchester Pride, comments: “We’re really pleased to be welcoming back Lucy Spraggan again following the popularity of her performance last year, She is a big crowd favourite. Parky is the perfect addition to the line-up due to his Manchester roots. It’s great to be able to such a Haçienda legend to the Big Weekend and Stooshe’s catchy pop songs and strong image are sure to get the crowds excited. I know I’ll be singing along to Black Heart!”
The Big Weekend tickets are currently priced at £22 for a weekend ticket, £12.50 for day tickets and children’s tickets are also available from £5 Ticket provides guests with access to the event site, including the Main Arena, Sackville Gardens, the Gaydio Dance Arena and the Expo and help Manchester Pride raise money for LGBT and HIV charities and organisations in Greater Manchester. For more information on The Big Weekend visit the new website at bigweekend.manchesterpride.com
There’s much more to Manchester Pride festival than the Big Weekend, events take place throughout the month of August and this year has seen the launch of Superbia, an all year round calendar of events that showcases, supports and celebrates LGBT and relevant arts, comedy, debate, film, literature, music, sport, theatre, family and community led projects within Greater Manchester with the aim to encourage engagement, wellbeing and culturally enhance our communities.