National Student Pride returns to Brighton in February

By James Ledward
Jan 26, 2012 - 11:10:18 AM

Now in its fourth year in Brighton, National Student Pride 2012 moves to the Brighton Dome complex between February 24-26 for a three-day mix of partying and political debate.

1,200 students are expected in Brighton for the weekend from universities and colleges all over the UK.

Danica Histed, Chair of National Student Pride, said:
“The move to the Brighton Dome enables the event to get bigger and better and allows Under 18s into the daytime event for the first time.”

Ernst & Young, who have just been announced as 2012 Employer of the Year in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index, have again stepped in with support as platinum sponsors of the event.

Liz Bingham, Ernst & Young’s Managing Partner for People, UK & Ireland, said:
“We’re very proud to support National Student Pride. We’re passionate about enabling people to come together in an environment where they feel included and respected. National Student Pride enables LGBT students to do just that. We’re committed to ensuring that all our people can succeed, regardless of their background. The differences that combine to make us who we are also give us the diverse ideas and outlooks that really make a competitive difference in today’s world.”

Pascal Guignard, Vice President at gold sponsors, American Express, said:
“National Student Pride brings together LGBT students from all over Britain who are making important decisions every day on their future. As an employer committed to diversity in the work place, American Express is pleased to be supporting a cause that aims to help the student community to not only achieve their desired career goals, but help them find a supportive environment in which to work and succeed.”

Celebrations start Friday 24. Registration at Charles Street from 8pm will be followed by an official pre-pride party at Revenge.

The main event starts from 1pm on Saturday 25 at the Brighton Dome. Entertainment will be provided by the Brighton and Hove Gay Men's Chorus.

As well as the regular Question Time style debate, which this year features former NBA basketball player John Amaechi OBE, Stonewall's Editor of the Year, Matthew Todd from Attitude magazine, gay soldier James Wharton and Human Rights Campaigner Peter Tatchell, there will also be stalls and a job fair with companies Ernst & Young, Accenture, American Express, Stonewall, IBM, TUC and THT exhibiting.

The best in live music will be provided by the Brighton Women's Performance Tent organisers and the cast of Channel 4’s TV show My Transsexual Summer will be there throughout the afternoon.

The evening festivities commence with the Brighton Pub Tour, which includes drink deals and games in Brighton’s Gay Village, climaxing with the massive club night at the Brighton Dome, Corn Exchange with live music including girl band Stooshe, celebrity appearances and indie/pop/electro/house from DJs Alex Baker from Gaydar Radio, Brighton’s Revenge and London’s Onyx and DJ Jonesy from Juice Radio.

There will be some surprise guests (In 2010 Boyzone’s Ronan Keating made a surprise appearance to show support for LGBT students).

The fun continues until the small hours at the official after party at Revenge from 2am on Sunday morning before finishing up with a hangover Sunday lunch.

For more Info and tickets visit:
www.studentpride.co.uk

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