Part of the Pride in Trafford 2026 festival programme.
The line up includes:
The Cequin Circus at 12:00 and 14:30
Performers from the dazzling Cequin Circus will be on the Plaza keeping you entertained with their walkabout acts from juggling, to hula hooping and stilt walking.
Lip Sync Brawl at 12:30 and 15:00
Lip Sync Brawl merges the energy of a rock concert with the theatrics of a variety show in a competitive lip sync battle. The audience becomes the judges, their cheers and applause determining the champion.
Performers showcase charisma, costume ingenuity, and lip-syncing skills, creating an immersive and unpredictable experience. It's a vibrant, interactive arena where the crowd's vocal judgment dictates the winner.
Claire Pilling at 13:15
Claire is a professional vocalist, presenter, singer, and music practitioner working in the music industry around the uk and Europe as an in demand backing vocalist, choir leader and singer. Past performances include BBC, 6Music even performing for Royalty.
Claire has also been a successful vocal coach for over 25 years and is Wigan pride’s yearly co host. (Pictured with Misty Chance co host and Kelly Llorena 2024)
Ruth Welch at 13:45
Ruth has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life; performing at a variety of venues and festivals, theatres and parties. Her repertoire covers a wide range of styles from Pop, Rock, Indie, Northern Soul, Motown, Musical Theatre.
Queen Bayard at 16:20
Classy yet crunchy, Queen Bayard is a delight to behold. A live singer, entertainer and hostess who lives to spread love and to serve the good people of earth in her own stunningly unique style. Whether flying solo, backed by a band of bears or accompanied by a pianist in a more melodramatic cabaret setting, she is always sure to be one thing: world class.
"...A force to be reckoned with on this fine planet earth” - humble words from Queen Bayard herself