Latest news from Hastings Pride Wow! How is it Thursday already? We’re just about recovered and are looking at the first official im…

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2022-09-01 13:03:53

Wow! How is it Thursday already? We’re just about recovered and are looking at the first official images to come in, courtesy of the marvellous Alice Denny. want to send huge THANKS to everyone who helped Sunday’s event to go ahead. Big breath…
Our generous sponsors, without whom we could not put on Pride.
James Tovey and all the team at The Pier
Hastings Borough Council, whose support allows Pride to happen.
Mayor James Bacon & Deputy Margi O’Callaghan
All our performers, from this talented town and beyond.
All our volunteer stewards and bucket shakers – you collected over £1200 this year! Thank you SO MUCH.
John Bownas and the team at Love Hastings.
Gifts and Giggles who created stunning garlands for the pier and Kabarett Klub, as well as some very theatrical balloon backpacks for the parade.
All our traders, from face painters to food makers- thanks for being part of the day!
Allsorts, iRock, Eggtooth, My Genderation and iTrax for being on hand in the youth zone. Sour Cherries for playing a pop-up gig there!
Andrew Crotty for his help running the Showtime Stage.
Time, Mike and the Showtime Stage tech crew.
Lucy Butler for helping with business and artist liaison.
Isy Wilsher-Eagle for her top stage management skills in the Kabarett Klub.
Harvey and Ben, the Sussex Sound Crew.
Morgan Jones for helping out in the Kabarett Klub.
Tain Joliffe for all her help and support.
Stephen Collyer for all his help & support.
Amy Gilpin for her tent-dressing skills. Steph Warren and Stella Dore for help with sign-making.
Jo (Dolly Delicious) and Judith (Pupin DeVert) for all their help producing a fantastic cabaret segment.
Gary, Victoria and everyone at Hastings and Rother Rainbow Alliance.
Alan and his team at the Forbidden Fruit.
Wayne and his teams at The Fountain and Trinity Townhouse.
Paul and the Crypt crew.
Claire Carr and Glenn Haffenden.
Alice Denny, JJ Waller and Rafe Eddington.
The fire brigade, police, emergency and security services. Susan and the Blue Response Team.
Our tireless build team and running crew, for their hard work setting up, helping behind the scenes and packing down.
And to all of you for coming along, being part of Hastings Pride on the pier, and making the day a success.
We’ll be sharing more images and footage this week, so do tag your friends!