For the eighth year running, Reading Pride is very proud to welcome back our incredible Pride aLive stage. Featuring fantastic local artists and bands who are either friends, allies and supporters of, or who themselves identify as LGBT+. Throughout the day they will be performing a mix of their own original songs and popular tunes.
We have a strong and vibrant music scene here in Reading with many bands and acts on the cusp of breaking into the professional industry. This stage showcases that talent and the generous support there is locally for LGBT+ and across all diversity. This year the Pride aLive Stage has been gratefully sponsored by SSE.
Supported by
Filmed by Nicely Done Productions;
Music by Colours and Fires.
2024 Line-up
Sophie Henderson
Singer songwriter from Maidenhead. Sophie has supported London Grammar in the past and has performed at Glastonbury as well as many other local festivals, functions and events.
The Amazing Tiger Band
A genre-fluid, funk-fueled experiment, often seen as a bold display of one person taking on more than they can handle. Prepare for tongue-in-cheek tunes that tackle real-world issues.
Readiophonics
Reading’s very own a cappella group. They sing and beatbox with no musical instruments – what they do is inspired by the modern vocal style of university a cappella and partly by the film Pitch Perfect.
Chelsea Blues
For nearly seven years, Chelsea Blues & Kev Remi have graced stages such as SoFarSounds, O2 Academy, and Canary Wharf. Their warm and uplifting music makes them an unforgettable duo.
Liam King
Self taught guitarist and singer and stands proudly as member of the LGBTQ+ community, he released his debut single ‘Blue Jeans’ in January which can be found on all major streaming platforms.
Haylorr
A Dynamic acoustic duo from Reading bringing a fresh and captivating sound to every performance. Haylorr blend toetapping melodies with intricate guitar work and tight harmonies to delight their audiences.
Colours and Fires
Acoustic Indie folk artist. Performing songs that will make you listen and sounds which will make you think. Their songs give an insight to personal transformation across genders and relationships.
Nicole Allan
Singer songwriter based in Berkshire. Nicole has performed her original music across the globe and has supported performers such as Ian Mculloch (Echo and the Bunnymen), Jason Eady and Danny worsnop amoung others.
Tara Deane
Award-winning singer songwriter, promoter and presenter from Berkshire. Tara has been performing in and supporting the local music scene for many years, even travelling abroad to perform.
Previous acts who have performed include…
Dream Sellers, Country Chicks, Cities in Dust, Country Moans, The Chat, Glass half broken, Oliver Hagan, Wolf Note, Boho Super group, Dan Curtis, Sam & the Gang, Tara Deane, Any Baker Sound, Liam Barnes, Colours and Fires, Valeras, Mythhs, Eleanor Knight, Buildings on Fire, One Eyed Man, Cody Noon, Jamie Larbalestier, Swallow, Four Counties Kev, Amya Ray, Harry Jones, Ted Robinson, Amanda Andjelkovic, Harrowland, Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band, Indio Child, James Kell, Wherewithal, Andy Sugarcandy, Lisa Kenny, Hatty Taylor, Mother Pluckers, Nicole Allan, Lack of Faith, Gary Millard, Emily & Cray, Ray Wills, Beat Roots Drum Band, Jair, Midnight Drive and Riverine.
More Stages
Our Love Unites Festival has many different stages and areas.
Unite The Union’s Main Stage
Our Main Stage offers a non-stop line-up of live entertainment throughout the day with a host of performers offering something for everyone.
Pride Dance
New for 2024, our very first dance tent. Throughout the day there will be a different DJs bringing you their very latest dance mixes just for you, so enjoy and dance the day away