This year we had brand new acts – and some of our best loved performers from years past – keeping the excitement and fun going at Pride!
Main Stage
Jenna G and Fonda D
Your hosts for this year’s show are: Jenna G. She’s the winner of Dragtastic 2024 and a brand new star on the stage of Congleton Pride! And Fonda D… well she may be trashy but she’s Congleton’s people’s princess! Having performed and hosted our last two events as well as multiple fundraisers for Congleton Pride.
Nick Barnes
10:00 – 11:00 am
Nick is a family favourite in Congleton when it comes to his amazing shows! Gather your children around the stage to see the wonders that this magician can conjure up… will you see the white rabbit come out of a hat?
Mayor’s speech and
Cutting the Ribbon
11:20 – 11:30
Andy Hofton
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
He’s been there since the very beginning – he’s a true staple at Congleton Pride! We couldn’t possibly celebrate our 5th event anniversary without this incredible performer. Andy has graced the main stage at every single Congleton Pride. Get ready for an epic opening performance as Andy kicks off the festivities on the main stage with another of his trademark high-energy shows.
Alsager Community Choir
12:15- 12:30
Get ready to be wowed by the incredible vocals of this talented group who blew us away at our very first event! We’re thrilled to welcome back Alsager Community Choir – they’ve been hard at work rehearsing an outstanding performance that is sure to give you chills. Don’t miss your chance to experience their insane vocals live on the main stage on Saturday 20th July.
ABBAsolute Dreams
12:30 – 1:15
After wowing our audience at the Congleton Pride Evening Event back in 2022, this duo of dancing queens returns for the first of two appearances this year! Get ready to dance, jive, and have the time of your life filled with love, pride, and unforgettable ABBA hits. It’s going to be a super trouper of a day with ABBASOLUTE Dreams!
Pride Playlist
1:20 – 1:30
Jack Woodward
1:45 – 2:30
We’re thrilled to be able to announce that the talented solo artist from Manchester, Jack Woodward, will be gracing our main stage this year. Jack has received airplay on Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing multiple times. Get ready to be wowed by Jack’s incredible vocals at Congleton Pride. This is a performance you won’t want to miss!
LB Dance
2:30 – 2:45
LB Dance makes its triumphant return to Congleton Pride with an energetic performance that will have you tapping your feet. They’re sure to light up the event once again, bringing joy and excitement to all attendees. Get your dancing shoes on and prepare to be dazzled by LB Dance’s incredible talent at this year’s celebration!
Chasing the Fall
2:45 – 3:15
Get ready to rock out at Congleton Pride as we bring you Chasing The Fall! This dynamic band is all about bringing back the nostalgia of 90s and 00s music with their melodic old-skool pop-punk sound. With classic octave guitar riffs and infectious vocal melodies, you’ll feel like you’re back in the days of Blink 182, Sum 41, and Green Day playing through your Walkman. It’s going to be one rocking set!
Hayley Elliott
3:30 – 4:15
One of the fantastic acts lined up for the event is a captivating singer named Hayley Elliott. She’s set to grace the stage with her melodious voice and enchanting performance. She appeared at sister pride Alsager in 2023, and now it’s time for Congleton to get ready to be serenaded and uplifted by her soulful tunes.
ABBAsolute Dreams
4:15 – 5:00
Making their second appearance in this year’s show, our dancing queens ABBASOLUTE Dreams bring the daytime event to its spectacular conclusion!
Congleton Pride Chair’s speech
5:00
Community Stage
Welcome & opening: Mark Edwardson
12:00 – 12:10 pm
Karamba Band
12:10 – 12:30
Bekercise-Pound
12:30 – 1:00
Alsager Community Choir
1:00 – 1:30
Jasmine Allen Estate
1:30 – 2:00
Jo-Anne Bayley School of Dance
2:00 – 2:15
The Wesleys
2:15 – 3:00
The Band
3:00 – 3:45
Jenna G
3:45 – 4:15
Zumba
4:15 – 4:45
Thanks & final words: Mark Edwardson
4:45
After Party
We kept the celebrations going till late at the After Party – Let Us Entertain You. At Radley & Co, part of the Lion & Swan Hotel. Featuring A Taste of Robbie, internationally renowned Robbie Williams tribute artist Matt Byrne.
We’ve been running this show for some years now, and if you’d like to stroll along memory lane you can have a look at who’s been up on stage at last year’s Pride…