Bristol Pride has confirmed the chart-topping Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears as the music headliner for this summer. The annual event - which this year will include a two-week festival programme and Pride Day - celebrates the LGBT+ community.
Last year saw the full return of Bristol Pride for the first time since 2019 after previous years were adapted due to Covid restrictions, including the return of the Pride Day Parade and music event in The Downs. Pride Day's 2022 event - which was the organisation's biggest year - was headlined by Carly Rae Jepsen and saw 40,000 people head to The Downs while the Parade March was attended by 20,000 people.
Bristol Pride revealed the announcement on Twitter. "We are SO excited to reveal that Scissor Sisters' frontman and Discopop legend @Jakeshears is our Bristol Pride 2023 Headliner. We can't wait to dance with you," the organisation said.