RESCUE PACKAGE PROPOSED FOR BRIGHTON PRIDE

Wilde Ones, Pride in Brighton and Hove’s production company for the last ten years, is proposing a rescue package for Brighton Pride.

The proposal aims to keep the same style of event that was produced in 2009, but with additional enhancements, and with all profits going to local voluntary sector and HIV organisations.

Brighton Pride announced recently dramatic changes to future events - such as the removal of the dance tents – due to funding deficits.

Wilde Ones say they disagree with the board of Pride’s assessment of its current financial problems, and its subsequent solutions. They also question Brighton Pride for not giving any grants to the community this year, not engaging with the LGBT community and state that the organisation’s poor management is damaging future sponsorship and delivery of future Prides.

The business/community partnership proposal includes the fencing of Preston Park with the aim of collecting donations on entry to the park, restrict the activities of illegal sellers of alcohol, dissuade homophobic attendees and prevent illegal traders taking money away from the event.

All 2009’s attractions will be present, including the Calabash Tent, the Women’s Tent, the Line Dancing Tent, the Dance Big Top, the Girls’ Dance Tent, the Bears’ Tent, the Indie Tent, the Cabaret Big Top and the funfair.

The proposal also includes the rebranding of the event as “Gay Pride – a celeration of LGBT lives”.

You can download the full proposal here: Wilde Ones Rescue Package