Biggest music line-up ever for Pride events

“Music is at the heart of our Pride celebrations”: Madonna, Ariana Grande and Kylie are among high-profile acts championing LGBT+ rights at Pride events this year

The Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears at Manchester Pride 2018 © Carl Sukonik

As London gears up for its Pride parade this Saturday (6 July), live music is playing an increasingly important part in Pride events across the globe, with artists are doing their bit to further equality.

The London event, featuring performances from Billy Porter and X Factor star Saara Aalto, marks the end of Pride month, a worldwide celebration of the LGBT+ community and of that community’s movement for equality.

In June, Pride parades and festivals took place in cities including…

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