The 2008 Main Stage Lineup
Official Launch
Saturday 24th of May 2008 03:00:00 PM
Birmingham Pride 2008 will be officially opened on Saturday 24th May at 3pm by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham at the main stage right next to the Nightingale.
Rainbow Voices
Saturday 24th of May 2008 03:15:00 PM
A special community launch featuring the Rainbow Voices and the release of balloons as part of an HIV awareness initiative with Healthy Gay Life and the charity ABplus.
Eurovision All Star Show
Saturday 24th of May 2008 03:30:00 PM
A special show to celebrate this year’s Eurovision Song Contest which airs later in the evening from Belgrade. A host of former Eurovision stars will take to the stage, performing the tracks that they represented the UK with in previous years.
'The Original' BUCKS FIZZ featuring Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Shelley Preston bringing back those memories of their 1981 Eurovision victory!
BROTHERHOOD OF MAN will be reprising their winning song from the 1976 contest - ‘Save All Your Kisses For Me’.
Former 80s chart topper SONIA will be onstage with her 1993 entry ‘Better The Devil You Know’.
Plus, the air hostess trolleys are back again! Our entry for last years Contest – SCOOCH will be here ‘Flying The Flag’.
Local Stars
Saturday 24th of May 2008 05:00:00 PM
A host of local performers, artistes and DJs take you into the early evening:
5.00pm CINDERELLA THEORY (presented by Loft Lounge Bar)
5.15pm MISS PENNY (courtesy of Missing Bar)
5.40pm ABBEY (courtesy of Glamourous Bar)
6.00pm FAYE (courtesy of Eden Bar)
6.20pm DANCING BEAR SOCIETY
6.35pm TBA (courtesy of The Village)
6.50pm MISS M (courtesy of Nightingale Club)
7.15pm TWIGGY (courtesy of DV8 Club)
7.30pm Pride celebrations continuing in the bars and clubs 'til late.
Icon
Sunday 25th of May 2008 12:45:00 PM
Icon are back from retirement after a decade away. The Birmingham tribute performers opened the Birmingham Pride mainstage back in the 90s – and with Madonna fever once again in overload, they couldn’t resist dusting off the wigs for a brand new show.
Billiam
Sunday 25th of May 2008 01:00:00 PM
The Nightingale's very own boy band take a short break from supporting Girls Aloud on their current arena tour to perform the forthcoming track "My Generation", out on June 16th on Nightingale Records.
Chris Hyde
Sunday 25th of May 2008 02:10:00 PM
Charlene
Sunday 25th of May 2008 02:40:00 PM
The star vocalist from classic drag movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert soundtrack, performs hits including "I've Never Been To Me".
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Sleaze Sisters
Sunday 25th of May 2008 03:05:00 PM
Stuart Glover
Sunday 25th of May 2008 03:25:00 PM
Stuart will be performing two exclusive new tracks!
Bearforce1
Sunday 25th of May 2008 03:35:00 PM
From the Netherlands, these 5 bearded bear-hunks have become a huge gay phenomenon across mainland Europe!
Rachel White
Sunday 25th of May 2008 04:05:00 PM
Rachel White provides the vocals on the new Chad Lewis production ‘Dreams’ out soon on groovedigital Records
Basshunter
Sunday 25th of May 2008 04:15:00 PM
Swedish chart-topper who spent 5 weeks at Number 1 with his global dance smash "Now You're Gone".
Pimp & Jam ft Mz Lewis
Sunday 25th of May 2008 04:35:00 PM
Pimp & Jam featuring Mz Lewis are the production and mixing talents of James St James & Pete Martine with the incredible vocals of Mz. Norma Lewis. The debut single ‘Feel You Feeling Me’ is out later in the year.
Anthony Hannah
Sunday 25th of May 2008 04:45:00 PM
Star of X Factor's Eton Road
Shanie from Alex Party
Sunday 25th of May 2008 05:00:00 PM
Former Alex Party chart-topper re-releases her number 1 anthem "Don't Give Me Your Life" this Summer and will be on-stage to relive those 90s clubbing moments.
Marcella Woods from Out of Office
Sunday 25th of May 2008 05:10:00 PM
Sergey Lazarev
Sunday 25th of May 2008 05:25:00 PM
The top Russian pop star makes an exclusive UK appearance at the festival this year, the 24 year old was a part of the massively successful Russian boyband 'Smash!' and went solo after coming second in the country's version of 'Dancing On Ice'
Teatro
Sunday 25th of May 2008 05:40:00 PM
The operatic hunks will be bringing a little class to the proceedings with their rendition of Phantom of the Opera amongst others.
Melissa Totten
Sunday 25th of May 2008 06:00:00 PM
Madonna fans are in for a treat as the top US Madge impersonator is back to wow the crowds with her uncannily accurate tribute show.
The Cheeky Girls
Sunday 25th of May 2008 06:20:00 PM
The Pop Idol favourites will be on stage filming for their brand new reality TV series and singing all those cheeky cheeky hits!
The Sheilas
Sunday 25th of May 2008 06:40:00 PM
The pink sequinned darlings of car insurance return by popular demand with a brand new repertoire of perfect pop tunes.
Cahill feat Nikki Belle
Sunday 25th of May 2008 07:05:00 PM
Belting out her current chart hit "Trippin' On You"
Ms Lynch from B*witched
Sunday 25th of May 2008 07:15:00 PM
Former B*witched star, Ms Lynch, will be performing new tracks, plus all 4 of their number 1 singles!
Katrina (of the Waves)
Sunday 25th of May 2008 07:45:00 PM
The Eurovision theme returns on Sunday with Katrina Leskanich reprising her 1997 euro-winner "Love Shine a Light" and her new single with the Sleazesisters "They Don't Know".