This event encourages the coming together of LGBTQIA+ Veterans, Serving Personnel, and their Allys, to reflect, recognise and celebrate their unique experiences.
Join Veterans and members of the Armed Forces LGBTQIA+ Community for a Rainbow Honours recognised cabaret style event in the heart of Liverpool at:
HMS EAGLET, 80 Sefton Street, East Brunswick Dock, Liverpool L3 4DZ (1800-2355)
Included: arrival drink and a hot buffet with dessert.
Dress Code – In traditional terms the event is Black tie, but we don’t want, or expect, anyone to go to any expense. We are asking for guests to be ‘authentically glamourous’, so please dress in what makes you comfortable, with a bit of Glam!
There will also be an opportunity to network with local community-based Charity Stalls.
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HEADLINER – HORSE MACDONALD @horsemcd
HORSE is an iconic and utterly unique singer / songwriter, her voice described as ‘a finely honed instrument’, together with ‘breath taking stagecraft’. Her music is both moving and uplifting, the audience are totally absorbed whenever she performs. With a successful career expanding over 3 decades and toured with various international artists including Tina Turner, BB King, Bryan Ferry, Burt Bacarach, One of her best known songs CAREFUL was covered by Will Young.
GUEST SPEAKER – AMANDA COLLIER @itsmeamandacollier
Traitor Series 4 Faithful will be joining us to provide a keynote about her personal experiences of serving in the Police Force and her time on the hit BBC Show.
HOST – GILLIAN HARDIE @hardie73
The wonderfully enigmatic West End star who is super engaging and has a wicked sense of humour but with all the sophistication of Jimmie Krankie and the facial expressions of Angela Merkel … returns to host our event for the 2nd year.
ENTERTAINMENT – JESS STRETTON @jessicastrettonmusic
The multi talented Singer and Saxophonist returns to raise the energy levels and get you on the dancefloor. Her repertoire covers most genres of music including dance anthems, vintage, swing & jazz, pop and much more … she makes events memorable for all.
FINE ART EXHIBITION – DR DAVID IDDON @artbydavididdon
Dr David Iddon is and RAF veteran who was ‘Born in Liverpool but Shaped by Travel’. Now a Fine Artist he will display his collection ‘In the Navy’ a series of pieces exploring ‘Vintage Love’.
