Pride World Media

18/02/2024

An amazing heritage project taking place over Out North East’s Pride season

Remembering Stonewall:
55 years since the Stonewall Riots

To support our amazing pride season in 2024, Out North East is launching a new heritage project which will connect all the festivals.

Emerald 55 commemorates the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and how this moment sparked a political and social movement which lead to prides around the world.

The project asks the question: What does pride mean to me? It could be the celebration of identity, a memory, the first time a person publicly came out or a political statement. Whatever pride means to you, we want you to share your stories.

The communities of Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside will be invited to share their thoughts online, at coffee mornings, open days, satellite events, community workshops, schools and colleges.

We will collate all the written, video and art-based submissions and curate them into an exhibition which will be displayed in Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead during LGBTQ+ history month in February 2025. The collection will then be gifted to the Winter Gardens, Shipley Art Gallery and The Word for their archives.

The name of the project, Emerald 55, is made up of three elements: 55 marks the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Emerald is the stone for 55th celebrations and the colour links to The Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland, an LGBTQ+ icon, whose death in 1969 was the catalyst for the riots at the Stonewall Inn, New York.

https://www.outnortheast.org.uk/emerald-55

01/02/2024

The 3rd new Pride for the North East was launched today. Pride in Gateshead will take place in August 2024

PRIDE IN GATESHEAD LAUNCHES!

Taking place throughout August, and organised by Gateshead charity, Out North East, Pride in Gateshead will offer a rich programme of free events for everyone to enjoy.

Current plans include Picnic in the Park, at Saltwell Park, a Pride in Gateshead concert on Gateshead Quays, Pride in Bowling with Pelaw Community Bowling Club and a number of satellite events to be held in community venues.

Councillor Martin Gannon, Leader of Gateshead Council, said: "Having diverse communities where people can live and love, without prejudice, undoubtedly enriches our borough. As an organisation we value inclusivity and respect and are fully committed to community cohesion, which we know Pride in Gateshead will help to strengthen.

"We don't want anyone in the borough to feel isolated and are excited to work with Out North East on this project which will hopefully ensure that Pride in Gateshead can become an annual event for everyone to look forward to."

Peter Darrant, Chair of Out North East, echoed Cllr Gannon's words. "Being able to bring Pride to Gateshead for the first time is very exciting and it will be an event that is not only a celebration, but hopefully one that will be both educational and informative.

"We are delighted to be able to work closely with the council and are grateful for their commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity and embracing the LGBTQ+ community."

Pride in Gateshead 2024 will help to mark significant milestones for both the LGBTQ+ community and the council. This year marks 55 years since the Stonewall Riots, which was the birth of the Pride movement, and 50 years since the formation of Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council.

Out North East are also organising Pride in Sunderland, which will take place in June, and Pride in South Tyneside, which will take place in July.

www.outnortheast.org.uk

27/01/2024

Second new Pride for the North East - Pride in South Tyneside taking place in July 2024

BOROUGH CELEBRATE'S DIVERSITY AT PRIDE IN SOUTH TYNESIDE

South Tyneside is set to celebrate and promote inclusivity and diversity as plans get underway to deliver the Borough's first major free Pride event this summer.

The Council is working with new LGBTQ+ charity Out North East on a vibrant month-long series of events and celebrations in July. Pride will also be integrated into the Borough's annual Summer Parade and Sunday Concert series.

'Pride in South Tyneside' was launched at South Shields Town Hall by Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council Councillor Audrey Huntley and Peter Darrant, Chair of Out North East.

They were joined by Councillor Shane Smith, Member Champion for Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and LGBTQ+ and Councillor Paul Dean, Lead Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Equalities.

Councillor Huntley said: "We're very excited to be developing our first major Pride event for South Tyneside this summer. This is something that we have wanted to do for a few years.

"It's fantastic to be working in partnership with Out North East to help bring this forward and create an exciting programme of events and activities where people can come together to embrace and celebrate our wonderful LGBTQ+ community.

"South Tyneside is a welcoming and inclusive place with unique and diverse communities. Our events will be safe spaces for people of all backgrounds to stand together in unity, solidarity and friendship.

"They will also provide a platform to promote acceptance and equality, champion LGBTQ+ rights and raise awareness of the challenges faced by this community as well as encourage everybody to be proud of who they are."

Key 'Pride in South Tyneside' events include Pride Pooches dog show and fun day in Jarrow - led by Out North East.

Pride will also feature in this year's colourful and creative Summer Parade as members of the Borough's LGBTQ+ community join local groups to parade through the streets of South Shields.

The theme will also be incorporated into one of the legendary Sunday Concerts that takes place in Bents Park, South Shields.
More events will be developed over the coming months.

Peter Darrant, Chair of Out North East, said he was delighted to be working with South Tyneside.

"I spent many years working in the Borough so it's very exciting for us to be able to collaborate with the council and other partners to bring the very first Pride to South Tyneside," he said.

"Bringing large scale and exciting entertainment to the area is something that South Tyneside is well known for, so it's very special to add Pride to the calendar. As well as getting the opportunity to celebrate inclusivity and diversity."

More information about the 2024 event will be made available in due course as the plans develop. Keep checking outnortheast.org.uk for further details.

23/01/2024

Out North East has launched the first of 3 new Pride festivals, Pride in Sunderland will take place in June with a month long programme of events

The city's pride celebrations have been renamed Pride in Sunderland.

11/10/2023

What’s the T? is a new weekly podcast series which explores a range of topics around trans issues including Myth Busting, The Most Googled Questions About Trans People and Coming Out Stories which looks at gender identity and sexuality.

Hosted by Josie, Dan and Rose, from Be Trans Support & Community; this frank new series will support those who are discovering their gender identity and help allies who don’t understand trans issues by answering questions trans people often get asked.

Episode 1 - Coming Out Stories, is now available in Pride on Demand on the free Pride World Media APP just search Pride World Media in your App Store

22/09/2023

Sn**ch Talk -All Stars Winners with The Velvet Sn**ch now available in Pride on Demand on the Pride World Media app

Bet you didn't expect to hear from Sn**chTalk again so soon, but how could we not with the one off Drag Idol AllStars Winners coming up? Here's a little run-through of each of the 16 times the Newcastle Drag Idol competition has ran since 2006 and the various contestants and winners over the years since. As well as some healthy speculation as to which previous winners we can expect to perform at the show on Sunday the 24th of September at Boulevard, has Cris really announced everyone?

03/04/2023

Sn**ch Talk Episode 6 now available in Pride on Demand on the Pride World Media app

Here it is FINALLY, the Final of Drag Idol 2023. This video took a very long time to record and edit with the studio sections being delayed, The Velvet Sn**ch being ill, and the sheer amount of things that happened on the night so thank you for being patient and please share this video so that everyone that is interested gets to watch it! The final at Boulevard was amazing as our four finalists: Arya Quinn, Dyldo, Ruby, and Vick The Prick, competed for the crown. They could do any performance they liked without a time limit and with use of the huge digital screen, and then, provided they got through the first round, they had to bring back a previous number from the competition, updated for the big stage. What would they all do? Well that’s what their here for. Including exclusive behind the scenes interviews and my own unwanted opinions on everything. this is Sn**ch Talk !

31/03/2023

It’s great to see Pride Radio nominated in the ARIAS. Fingers crossed for the 2nd May

Pride Radio is available to listen to on the free Pride World Media App

The Prosecco corks are popping here at Pride Radio as we’ve been nominated for a Radio Academy ARIAS Award for Community Radio Station of the Year.

The ARIAS are also known as the ‘Oscars’ of UK Radio and we are buzzing that we’ve been nominated.

In 2021, Pride Radio won the National Community Radio Station Award and now to be nominated for an ARIAS award is simply incredible.

The awards will be held in London on 2nd May, so keep everything crossed for a win!

And, as always, this nomination isn’t just for our amazing team but it’s for you lovely people tuned in as you are part of the big Pride Radio family 🍾🍾

24/03/2023

Sn**ch Talk Episode 5 now available in Pride on Demand on the Pride World Media App

It’s another long one today as honestly the performances were so good. The Velvet Sn**ch ended up using bigger clips of them just so you could see how amazing they all were. It was the semi-finals of the competition this week and rather than the standard theme we had Disney Villains where each of the remaining contestants took on the role of a different villain to impress regular judges Ophelia Balls, Penni T, Plastiq, and Miss Rory. Also in exclusive backstage interviews we get to hear from the contestants, organiser and sound engineer Cris Howe, and judges Plastiq and Penni T on whether their week 1 predictions for the final had come true or not!

23/03/2023

Dragony Aunt where Ophelia B solves your most intimate problems. Available in Pride on Demand on the free Pride World Media App

Just search for Pride World Media in your App Store

17/03/2023

Sn**ch Talk Ep 4 is now available in Pride on Demand on the free Pride World Media App

This week It was props and live week at Drag Idol 2023 and we’ve got a lot to talk about. it’s a chonky episode with each contestant having to do a 3 minute performance with their given prop, then doing a 2 minute live with the aim to impress regular judges Ophelia Balls, Plastiq, Penni T, and Miss Rory. Also The Velvet Sn**ch interviewed a lot of people this week including the contestants, guest judge Frida Sapphic, Louise from LAH Photography, and Mea T Cleaver & Laila Saggitaria about their new podcast!

13/03/2023

Chewing the Cud - New episodes available weekly in Pride on Demand on the free Pride World Media App. Search for Pride World Media in Apple App Store or Google Play

11/03/2023

4 great stations available on the Pride World Media app just hit select stations and choose the one to listen to

Pride World Media app is free to download from Apple app store and Google Play

09/03/2023

Sn**ch Talk Episode 3 now available in Pride on Demand on the Pride World Media app

We’ve had another week of Drag Idol 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne and it was a special one for the remaining 10 contestants and The Velvet Sn**ch was there to catch it on camera and bring you some exclusive interviews. Here’s your TLDR of the night, Sn**ch Talk! For week 3 the contestants would be working in teams with the theme of “Icons” and had to impress the regular judges Ophelia Balls, Plastiq, Penni Tration, Miss Rory and guest judge, 2018 winner Gladys Duffy

09/03/2023

Have you updated your Pride World Media app? The app now works with Apple Car Play

Download the free app from Apple App Store or Google Play

25/02/2023

A new series Sn**ch Talk is now available on the free Pride World Media app. The Velvet Sn**ch once again covers Newcastle Drag Idol.

New Episodes weekly, download the app from your App Store

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