Kim Wilde to headline Bristol Pride
The Kids in America singer has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide
Organisers of Bristol Pride say 80s pop sensation Kim Wilde will headline this summer's edition, performing in the afternoon legend slot on Saturday 12th July.
Wilde, who has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and is a former winner of Best British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Awards, joins the line-up for Bristol Pride as part of her European "Closer" tour.
She is set to perform a string of iconic hits including You Came, You Keep Me Hangin’ On, Never Trust a Stranger, Chequered Love and of course, Kids In America which has over 221 million streams on Spotify.
Organisers of Bristol Pride say this year's festival is shaping up to feature its "largest ever" line up. Acts already announced for this year’s event include europop and dance legends Cascada, 90s anthem provider Ultra Naté and dark dance music performer Tom Rasmussen.
Over on the Cabaret stage RuPaul Drag Race (RPDR) USA favourite and RPDR Canada Judge Brooke Lynn Hytes headlines the stage, along with over 30 acts from across the UK and Bristol.
Daryn Carter MBE, Pride Director, said: “We are absolutely over the moon to announce Kim Wilde performing at this year’s festival.
"Kim is a true icon, shaping the British music scene and is the one of the most successful UK female artists. I can think of nobody more deserving to be our Afternoon Legend and It’s an honour to have her performing with us, I know this will be a very special performance as we present our biggest ever lineup for the festival.”
Bristol Pride is one of the largest Pride events to take place in the UK, as well as being one of the biggest festivals in Bristol.
From Saturday 28th June - Sunday 13th July, there will be over 47 events taking place in and around the City Centre, bringing together 40,000 people and £3 million into the local economy.
This year’s event will feature over 200 performers across five stages, including the Circus Tent, The Uplift Stage and the Dance Stage, showcasing everything from Ballet to Street Dance.
The main stage headliner is yet to be announced.
You can find more information about Bristol Pride on its website here.
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