Bracknell Forest Pride 2025
Published 12 March 2025
Join our host, Fonda Cox, who has more than 20 years of spreading sparkle, and laughter — and will help make Bracknell Forest Pride a celebration to remember, a day filled with glitter, family fun, support, and advice!
The day will begin in Bond Square with a quiet hour from 11am. The main festivities starting with a walking parade at 11.45am from outside Easthampstead Works including The Brass Funkeys and Jadoo Tribal Dance troop followed by live music, dance performances, and much more!
For the third year, Bracknell Forest Council and The Lexicon, in collaboration with Bracknell Town Council and local community groups, have come together to create fun-filled, family-friendly event celebrating and supporting the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. This day is all about unity, solidarity, and embracing love and friendship within our local community.
BSL interpreters sponsored by Specsavers will be present again this year and will be situated on the front right of the stage.
Entertainment will be suitable for all ages, with free glitter stations for those aged eight and over, and face painting for everyone. Plus, get involved with the PRIDE colouring desks hosted by Craft Coop in Princess Square with a chance to win a Gift Card from The Lexicon (T&Cs apply)
| 11.45am (from outside Easthampstead Works/House)
The Brass Funkeys The Brass Funkeys are a trailblazer in the new generation of UK Brass Bands. Formed in 2011, this 9-piece collective has a unique sound forged from their strong personalities and eclectic individual tastes, whilst still paying homage to their New Orleans Brass Band roots. |
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| 11.45am (from outside Easthampstead Works/House) Jadoo Tribal Dance A Bracknell-based group that performs improvised fusion dance inspired by traditions from around the world. Each performance is unique, as the leader responds to the music in real time and guides the group using subtle gestures and movements. |
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| 12.45pm JBMAC JBMAC are no strangers to getting the party started, offering the 90s classics, 00s throwbacks to today’s hottest top 40 hits. |
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| 1.35pm Big Jay A drag monarch from Reading who performed at the first ever Bracknell Pride. This time, they are here to get everyone on their feet dancing to all the classics - it will be fun for the whole family! |
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| 2pm
Dani Harmer Academy The Dani Harmer Academy is for children and young adults who want to develop their skills, or those who are just shy and looking to gain confidence. |
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| 2.45pm
Rock Choir The Rock Choir is all about singing, fun, your local community, friendship and life-changing experiences! |
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| 3.30pm
Artemis College Artemis College of Performing Arts is a leading vocational sixth form college in Bracknell, offering professional full time training including gap year foundation courses to ambitious young performers aged 16 to 19+. |
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| 4.15pm
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Buckle up for Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical! South Hill Park’s award-winning team and local stars bring this glittering outback adventure to life, packed with disco anthems, dazzling costumes, and heart. A feel-good celebration that’ll have everyone dancing! |
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| 5:00pm
Beautiful Trauma - Live PINK Band Experience. Featuring Stacy Green as Pink. A fully live and lots of fun tribute band to the goddess that is Pink! Packed full of high energy, replica costumes and crowd participation. Be ready to 'Get The Party Started' with Beautiful Trauma!
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| 6:15pm
Tasha Leaper as Madonna Tasha Leaper will take you back through the years performing all of Madonna's greatest hits, she has the looks, the voice AND the moves to make for a truly authentic experience. With two female professional dancers this show gives you replica dance routines, iconic costume changes and overall a high energy concert experience. |
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The times above are approximate and may differ on the day.
Please note there will be photographers and/or videographers in town for Bracknell Forest Pride. Images taken will be used by The Lexicon and Bracknell Forest Council for publicity and marketing purposes.
Event dates
07 Jun 2025
