Jordan Mason Takes The Metrolink Sessions All The Way To Miami!
Last Friday, 21 year old Mancunian Jordan Mason jetted off for a glamorous weekend in Miami thanks to Manchester Pride.
As part of Superbia, Manchester Pride’s new annual programme of cultural activities, on Thursday 20 August 70 partygoers boarded a tram from Chorlton to Manchester Airport whilst enjoying an exclusive moving gig.
Compared by drag act Danny Beard, the audience were treated to performances from The Voice’s Mitch Miller and pop legend and Celebrity Big Brother favourite Kavana. The sound track for the return journey was provided by Homoelectric DJ Jamie Bull.
On arrival at Manchester Airport Jordan’s boarding pass was picked in a live draw and he managed to wing his way to sunny Miami.
Jordan commented; “I couldn’t believe it when I heard my boarding pass number being called. I immediately got on the phone to get a friend to pack their bags so we could leave for Miami first thing in the morning. I can’t wait. Thanks so much to Manchester Pride for a fantastic night.”
Mark Fletcher, Chief Executive for Manchester Pride commented; “We constantly strive to create unique events that Manchester’s LGBT community will love. Tram Trax USA was a brilliant evening and it was fantastic to see our guests singing along and dancing on the Manchester Pride Metrolink Sessions Special Service. Thanks to Mitch, Kavana, Jamie and the unforgettable Danny Beard for making it a journey to remember. Have a great weekend Jordan – just make sure you get back for the Big Weekend!”
Manchester Pride, Metrolink, Manchester Airport and Thomas Cook Airlines collaborated to present this unique event just a week before the launch of the Big Weekend.
Deriving from the latin word, meaning Pride, Superbia aims to offer a diverse programme of events that celebrate LGBT culture in the city, including, art, theatre, music and comedy.
Events still to come this month include Wonder Women at the LGBT Foundation and TRANSCRIPT which will explore the development of trans and gay characters, from script to screen with a panel consisting of Coronation Street cast members and writers.
Trailblazing events from Superbia earlier this year included the partnership with Queer Contact Festival, which ran from 5-15 February at Contact on Oxford Road, including British soul sensation David McAlmont and music partner, pianist Guy Davies making a welcome return to Manchester to present Fingersnap Live; the UK premiere of Love is Crazy – a Valentine’s concert celebration from New York cabaret star and Tony nominee Justin Vivian Bond; and a day of short films and in-conversations from over 25 guests working in the media at the Queer Media Festival.
Plus Superbia supported events including Jonathan Harvey’s epic Beautiful Thing starring Charlie Brooks at The Lowry in April and the annual Sexuality Summer School for post-graduates, curated by The University of Manchester, in May.
For more information about Superbia visit www.superbia.org.uk and for Manchester Pride visit www.manchesterpride.com