Liverpool Pride charity are pleased to announce news of a special fundraising event at city centre venue Amanzi on Water Street onSaturday 1st August, the evening of Liverpool’s official Pride event.

In keeping with this year’s publically voted winning theme – Love Is No Crime, The Liverpool Pride Ball and Chain Fundraiser is an evening of live entertainment in sparkling surroundings.  Tickets are just £10 in advance and includes a welcome drink on arrival, tickets are on sale now.

The event which is being organised in partnership with Soul Inspired Events will include a host of Liverpool’s hottest and freshest talent including the 2015 Out On Stage finalists Skylights and Jess Kemp plus this year’s winner Shamona. Out On Stage is a live music competition, now in its third year, that took place earlier this year organised by the Michael Causer Foundation, the winner secured a place to play at Liverpool Pride among other festivals.

Other acts performing on the night will be rising soulful/R&B artist Jes Stretton from Manchester, Liverpool funk pop band Court Royalwho have been championed by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Dave Monks, Supercub who has just released his self-penned debut singleDancing Inside and singer, writer and performer Amique who is a regular favourite at Parr Street’s Soul4Soul night. With more acts still to be announced.

Liverpool Pride recently announced a down-size in this year’s event due to lack of funding with the Pride March and Michael Causer Vigil remaining the key events of the Pride weekend.

Joan Burnett, a trustee at Liverpool Pride said “We would love as many people as possible to come along and support us at Amanzi, we have a great night of entertainment planned and all will go towards ensuring we can continue to hold a Liverpool Pride in the future.  We are encouraging all to come along in their Love Is No Crime outfits for our Ball and Chain fundraiser, get your tickets fast as the venue is limited in capacity and only 250 tickets will go on advance sale.

Keep up to date with Pride Liverpool announcements by visiting www.liverpoolpride.co.uk where people can also register to volunteer or find out about sponsorship opportunities.

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Tickets can be ordered via email to tickets@liverpoolpride.co.uk or in person at The Lisbon on Victoria Street, Liverpool.