Calderdale Pride's Grand Reveal!

Calderdale Pride committee are pleased to announce that X-factor finalist Johnny Robinson will be performing at this years event. Johnny has rocked week after week with his fantastic performances and he is amazing entertainment, and is one not to be missed.

Johnny Robinson will be headlining the day's celebrations, with our fantastic artists; Valentino King, O'hooley & Tidow, Chasing Dragons, Whiter Than, Pracilla, singer songwriter Darren Smith, and Calderdale Pride's Got Talent winner.

Calderdale Pride have many attractions this year including information stands and stalls ranging from cup cakes to jewellery and accessories, as well as children's entertainment fairground rides, circus skills and poetry by Dominic Berry. The organisers are delighted to announce that top quality food including Thai food, Hog roast, fish and chips and Panini's will be available throughout the day with reasonable prices. Bar Provision on the day will be provided by Outbar Events, a new supporter of Calderdale Pride and with an excellent bar tariff (alcohol will be only permitted from the onsite, you can't take alcohol into the Halifax Piece hall due to health as safety regulations).

Group Joint Chair Kirk Hopewell said: Calderdale Pride has been innovative after four years, going from a small musical event in to a large festival-style celebration of diversity of Calderdale's community, welcoming all, with attractions and entertainment for all tastes. Hoping that all the people of Calderdale, whatever their background will embrace this event'.

The day doesn't stop at the Piece Hall as celebrations will continue in to the night with an after party at The Imperial Crown Hotel opposite the Halifax train station, with Our Guest DJ Lady Heidi, wrist bands will be available from the Calderdale Pride stall on the day . Calderdale Pride 2012 takes place at the Halifax Piece Hall on Saturday 16th June from noon till 7pm. Full details are at www.calderdalepride.org.uk and you can contact them at calderdalepride@gmail.com.

2012 - Valentino King

Calderdale Pride are proud to announce Valentino King on the bill of Calderdale Pride 2012.

Born Leah Gezellia Timpani to Italian /English parents, in Rochdale. Valentino King has become one of the most successful Drag Kings in Europe today.

At the age of 12 with a passion for jazz and blues Gizell began to pursue her dream of becoming a performer. The saxaphone was the platform for her to form a quartet by the name of Wild Orchid.

Her musical career went from strength to strenth resulting in Gizell going solo and  performing at home and abroad in venues including the Winter Gardens Blackpool.

After begining a career as a professional female solo artist , Gizell began to look at different areas of performance art.

2012 - O'Hooley and Tidow

Described as "dapper gentlewomen and purveyors of chamber folk" we are proud to present O'Hooley and Tidow on the bill of Calderdale Pride 2012

Blessed with sensitivity, coupled with a great sense of humour, Belinda and Heidi write creatively, expressing new ideas both lyrically and musically in a beautiful way – Nic Jones

Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow are the chamber-folk duo behind The Fragile, their genre-defying new album on the No Masters label. Their debut Silent June, was one of MOJO Magazine’s Top 10 Folk Albums of 2010.