LGBTQIA+ Family Fun Day in the Ouseburn Valley
A successful family friendly event which celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community is set to return 28 May. And the good news is that Ouseburn Family Pride will be offering more activities than ever before, with a packed programme of events and entertainment for all ages.
Venues across the area, including Ouseburn Valley Farm, The Cluny, Seven Stories, Ouseburn Tunnel and The Ship, an LGBTQ+ friendly pub, have once again got behind the event
The Pride, taking place on 28 May from 12 noon till 6pm has been sponsored by Byker-headquartered tech consultancy, Opencast, with support from Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, National Education Union, Curious Arts and Generator North East.
While the day will see the return of a number of favourite activities, for the first time this year there will be a dedicated youth zone at Cluny 2 which will showcase sets from young and up and coming LGBTQ+ performers programmed by Generator. Participants of Curious Arts Queer Youth Music group, which Northern Pride has been supporting, will take to the stage to perform new music they’ve created together, before the youth zone closes with a disco and live DJ set – aimed at 14-year-olds and upwards.
Also new for 2023 is the opportunity to buy from LGBTQIA+ makers, bakers and creatives for a special pride market at the site of Ouseburn Market.
The various venues will hold a range of activities, with a meet the animals workshop and Unfolding Theatre storytelling and craft activities at Ouseburn Farm, along with the opportunity to have a free taster tour of the Victoria Tunnel throughout the day.
The Cluny has a full day of events, including a family drag show with Drag Castle, the chance to meet Disney characters as well as enjoy singing and entertainment provide by True Dreams Inclusive Parties and Events.
True Colours Theatre Choir, an inclusive children’s choir, will also be hosting singing sessions, with Makaton signing, and there will also be the opportunity to contribute to a Family Pride Zine with theatre and zine maker Mack Sproats.
Curious Arts will be back with Mini Pride on the Village Green, and their unique story telling character Dinner Lady Pam, will be at Seven Stories throughout the day along with special guest authors.
