Liverpool City Region is gearing up to be walking on sunshine this summer as Pride in Liverpool announces Katrina, formerly of Katrina and the Waves, as this year’s headline act.
The former Eurovision winner will spread the love and shine a light on the main stage, which is returning to the world-famous Liverpool Waterfront, on Saturday, 27 July, with the annual march and festival remaining free for all to attend.
Known for hits including ’Walking on Sunshine’ and ’Going Down to Liverpool’, Katrina was propelled to new heights in 1997, when, as lead singer of Katrina and the Waves, the group won the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK performing the song ’Love Shine A Light’.
Pride in Liverpool organisers LCR Pride Foundation confirmed Katrina’s headline performance, as well as the rest of the day’s programme, will be free to attend, this follows the announcement of an additional day and ticketed fundraiser the night before, Pride Classical.
As already announced, the annual March With Pride will also coincide with Pride in Liverpool festival. Registration is open for anyone wishing to participate in the march, which begins at St George’s Hall Plateau before making its way to the Liverpool Waterfront.
More details of the full Pride in Liverpool programme are to be released in the coming weeks. Anyone wishing to perform or trade can find more information at prideinliverpool.co.uk.
Andi Herring, CEO of LCR Pride Foundation, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing the main stage back for what is going to be the biggest Pride in Liverpool programme yet. We’re not quite yet over the buzz of last year’s Eurovision and following the fantastic contest in Malmo we can’t wait to continue that magic further with Katrina. Pride in Liverpool is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate diversity and acceptance in the Liverpool City Region and show our solidarity with LGBT+ communities across the world. We are delighted that the festival remains free to attend for everyone and we will continue to prioritise accessibility further than ever before so that everyone can enjoy the day.”