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Calabash Spectacular @ Brighton Pride 2010 Saturday 7th August, Preston Park, Brighton
The Calabash tent at Brighton Pride, supported by Spectrum LGBT Community Forum, has grown dramatically since its inception back in 2003 and it continues to grow as the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) community in Brighton & Hove goes from strength to strength. Calabash is about cultural diversity within the LGBT community. Raising the profile of the BME groups within the gay community is one of the most important objectives.
Calabash Tent @ Brighton Pride 2009
As Calabash coordinator Affy Wajid says: “It’s about being inclusive, not exclusive. The Calabash tent promotes the fact that the gay community in Brighton & Hove consists of people from all ethnic backgrounds – not just white Europeans”.
It’s about diversity of music too, as the fantastic 2010 line-up illustrates. Wherever you’re coming from, enjoy great music, a carnival atmosphere, lots of surprises and a great mix of people at Calabash @ Brighton Pride on Preston Park.
Volunteering & sponsorship
Calabash is only possible this year due to the support of Brighton & Hove City Council, Unison, Pride in Brighton & Hove, Spectrum LGBT Community Forum and our committed volunteers. This year’s Calabash will include a stellar line-up of R’n’B, hip hop, old school ragga, drum ’n’ bass, bollywood, funk, soul and disco – a truly spectacular and eclectic mix of DJ acts and live music. If you wish to contribute to the ongoing success of Calabash by volunteering or in any other way, including sponsoring the tent next year, please contact Affy Wajid at affywajid@hotmail.co.uk.
Calabash Tent @ Brighton Pride 2009
Calabash 2010 Line-up
12-1.15: Miklos plus special live act
To get the party started right Calabash present famous face, man about town and a thoroughly amazing lovers rock and ragga DJ. No Calabash party would be complete without Miklos. His outrageous selection of tune, equally outrageous outfits and antics make him definitely one to catch early on the day.
1.15-2.45 Intermixx
New to Calabash this year are Kiss award winning DJ’s Mixmaster Matt and Jazz Kalsi in the guise of Intermixx. These boys have been winning accolades and gaining national reputation for the their production, radio and DJ work. Expect an intoxicating blend of electro Desi beats, bhangra and break beats together with live ‘scratching’. This promises to be an original show and unlike anything else you will have heard at Pride.
http://www.intermixx.co.uk
2.45- 3.45 DJ PushyKat
Calabash’s very own secret weapon, DJ PushyKat has from the beginning wowed the Calabash crowd with her unique musical selection including hip-hop, reggae, bhangra and drum ’n’ bass. PushyKat’s following spans the world with a trail of successful club nights as far afield as San Francisco and including Velvet in Oakland (USA) and the infamous Funky Diva at Freedom Bar in Soho. Expect a high-octane eclectic selection of drum ’n’ bass, bhangra and more surprises.
http://www.myspace.com/djpushykat
3.45- 4.45 DJ Melody Kane
Exciting, upfront and one to watch, DJ Melody Kane has been causing a stir on the dance scene with her distinct blend of hip-hop, RnB, dancehall and general funky stuff. With numerous highly successful residencies and appearances up and down the country Calabash are proud to have this exciting new addition join the Pride family. Expect a high-energy mix of dance floor styles and a DJ who will definitely get the crowd going.
http://www.myspace.com/djmelodykane
4.45-6.00 NYC Downlow
Calabash is proud to welcome back firm Pride favorites in the form of the famous New York Downlow. Returning from another acclaimed stint at Glastonbury it was crowned NME’s “favourite after party” after hosting the hottest parties seen at the festival since the end of the rave era. The rise of the NYC Downlow, billed as the UK’s first-ever gay, festival venue has seen it gain legendary status over its three-year history. DJ Nine Bob and Gideon will be serving up a rare selection of funk soul and R’n’B and anything remotely funky in-between.
http://www.myspace.com/nycdownlow
6.00-6.15 Souled Out
After a sell-out concert at the Corn Exchange and the Barbican in London, Souled Out has grown from humble beginnings as an offshoot of a gospel choir to a 150-person vocal spectacular within less than a year. Souled will be performing a number of soul hits accapella. Expect up-tempo soul anthems to get the crowd going.
http://www.souledoutbrighton.com/home.cfm
