Gok Wan says Pride presents ‘chance for us to join hands and fight for equality’

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ok Wan has mirrored on DJing at Glastonbury and his hopes that Pride presents the prospect for “us to join hands with our allies and fight for the remaining work that needs to be done for equality”.

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With July 1 marking Pride in London, trend advisor and TV presenter Wan informed the PA news company: “Pride is as important as when it first started because there are still injustices and lack of equalities around the world which need to be fought for.”

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He added that Pride permits “our wonderful community to come together and be seen”.

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“It’s a time for us to join hands with our allies and fight for the remaining work that needs to be done for equality,” he mentioned.

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“It’s one hell of a party, but it’s also an opportunity for us to show our international friends that we stand with them and continue the fight for change.”

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Wan has already gotten into the celebration spirit, as he attended a “fabulous” ‘pre-Pride’ celebration at SOUND London at The Cumberland Hotel on June 26.

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“Drinks were flowing, as was the music, which only enhanced the anticipation for the London Pride event this weekend,” he mentioned.

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Wan in the meantime described the vitality at Glastonbury, the place he DJed, as “electric”.

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“This year’s Glastonbury felt as epic and as large as it looked on TV and on – what felt like – the nation’s social media!” he mentioned.

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“The energy is always electric at Glastonbury, and for any of you that haven’t experienced it, I would wholeheartedly recommend it.”

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Wan can be set to DJ at Manchester Pride in August, which he mentioned “holds a special place in my heart”.

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“I love all Pride events for their solidarity, unity, and of course visibility, and Manchester holds a special place in my heart as it was one of my first pride events that I DJ’d at many years ago,” Wan mentioned.

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“The atmosphere is always filled with excitement, and that is exactly what any DJ could dream of when playing out to a big crowd!”

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He added that he's to additionally participate in quite a few different Pride occasions, together with DJing at Brighton Pride and “generally being with my queer siblings enjoying a summer of fun and togetherness”.

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Ru Paul’s Copper Topp is internet hosting a Pride Extravaganza at SOUND Cafe in The Cumberland this Saturday, and tickets may be booked on-line.

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