LIVERPOOL Pride Classical has revealed its final headline act.
Lead singer of the Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears will perform at the open-air orchestra concert, Pride Classical, on Liverpool’s waterfront.
The event will see a 32-piece orchestra take to the stage to perform the best Pride anthems of the last 50 years for thousands of people at Liverpool’s Pier Head on Friday, July 26.
Since embarking on a solo career, Jake has released two albums, co-written music for the musical Tammy Faye alongside Elton John, starred in Kinky Boots on Broadway, and played the Emcee in Cabaret in the West End. He last performed in Liverpool as part of the Eurovision Village last year.
Jake said: “I’m delighted to be returning to Liverpool for what will be a memorable night of love, joy and unity.
“Pride Classical is the perfect way to start your Pride in Liverpool weekend and I can’t wait to see everyone.”
Shears is set to be joined by actor and musician Ashford Campbell, who has enjoyed success on the West End with roles in Dreamgirls, 9 to 5 the Musical and The Drifters Girl. In 2011, Ashford was part of boyband The Risk who were in the 2011 live shows of The X Factor.
Shears and Campbell join Drag Race UK Season 4 Winner Danny Beard and West End’s Alison Jiear.
Andi Herring, CEO of LCR Pride Foundation, said: “Jake Shears and Ashford Campbell are the icing on the cake for what is already a spectacular line-up.
“We’re pulling out all the stops to make this a show that people talk about for years to come and all importantly ensuring we can keep Pride in Liverpool free and accessible.”
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