London, UK: The first ever Winter Pride UK is coming to London’s Tobacco Dock!
Immerse yourself in the party atmosphere as LGBT London comes together
for the first-ever Winter Pride UK on 8th February
2014. Created for the LGBT community, and made possible with sponsorship
from Smirnoff, Winter Pride UK is an exciting new venture from the creators of
the hugely successful MINT Network, which will bring together the biggest LGBT
club brands and international DJs to create a party like no other. The perfect
antidote to the rain and bad weather, Winter Pride UK’s ‘inside pride’ at
London’s Tobacco Dock has space for over 3,000 people throughout the night.
The vast, vaulted warehouse in east London will hold a winter paradise
which is #yoursforthemaking. Popstarz, One Love, Work, MINT, Exilio, Bear
Necessity, East Bloc - east London's coolest late night gay club, and media
sponsor, Gaydio – the LGBT radio, g3 magazine, Out In The City magazine and
Gaydar are just some of the iconic names involved so far.
Each vault will hold entertainment, community or retail stalls, meaning
you’ll never find yourself without something to do. We have a commitment to the
long-term impact that Winter Pride UK will make on the wider community, which
is why £1 from every ticket sale will go to the Terrence Higgins Trust and the
proceeds of a raffle to Stonewall, while our community vault spaces are free to
charitable organisations. Each year, we’ll report back how you helped the good
causes you’ll be supporting by attending Winter Pride UK, so you’re actually
doing good, while having the time of your life. We call that guilt-free
fun.
Kiera Ridge, Community Fundraising Manager at Terrence Higgins Trust,
said: “We’re thrilled that Winder Pride have chosen our charity to benefit from
their inaugural event. This kind of community event is vital, not only for
raising funds but also creating a great opportunity for the LGBT community to
come together and celebrate. We couldn’t be more grateful for their support.”
In addition to the Winter Pride UK party, Adam and Steve, and Ellen and
Eve will be regrowing the Garden of Eden The Winter Pride UK Awards, which will
be hosted by celebrity, Jodie Harsh, and include a new Art Award, sponsored by
Smirnoff Gold and targeted at both emerging and established artists with a cash
prize of £1000 for the winner. Many famous faces appear across the awards,
including Ian McKellen, Clare Balding, Gareth Thomas, Nicola Adams, Heather
Peace, Angel Haze, Daniel Radcliffe and national treasure, Stephen Fry, who
said, "I am thrilled to be nominated as LGBT Luminary of the Year for
Winter Pride UK. Artistic and cultural events of this kind are so important for
the well being of the LGBT community".
Jamie Young, Smirnoff Brand Manager, said, “We have supported the LGBT
community for many years and in many ways and are very excited to be headline
sponsors of the first ever Winter Pride in Europe. We strive to establish and
hold our strong relationships within the community and what better way to do
this than to support such a fantastic event.”
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