Brighton is inviting people to celebrate dance with over 30 DJs across five different dance areas at this year's gay pride.

The seaside party on the south coast of England already has announced a main stage line up of Stooshe, MKS (Mutya, Keisha and Siobahn, the original Sugarbabes), Alison Moyet and a special DJ set by Paloma Faith as part of its celebration of 'Icons on the Park'.

But the event at Preston Park on 3 August from noon to 8pm will have even more music for dance lovers of all kinds.

Gay Star News is already the official global media partner for prides in London, Brighton and Manchester in the UK and EuroPride in Marseille, France. GSN will be at all the parades handing out stylish Gay Star News tote bags with loads of fab goodies.

Paloma Faith and Mutya, Keisha and Siobahn (MKS) are among the acts confirmed today for Brighton Pride.

The LGBT park-based festival in Britain’s gayest seaside city is not until 3 August. But early entrants to the line-up are already being announced.

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Gay Star News are official media partners for three of the UK’s biggest LGBT events taking place this summer; London Pride, Manchester Pride and Brighton Pride and for EuroPride 2013 taking place in Marseille, France.

Pop star and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke cancelled her performance at Brighton and Hove Pride on Saturday (1 September).

The ‘Bad Boys’ singer, who was a headline act for the gay festival held in the British seaside city, pulled out after her technical team said they were unsatisfied with the venue.

Director of Brighton and Hove Pride Trevor Edwards told Gay Star News negotiations had broken down in the late afternoon after her management’s new requirements could not be accommodated.

Police have hailed Brighton Pride a 'great success' despite arresting 40 people over theft, drugs, being drunk and disorderly, common assault or affray.

Only five people were charged in total and Brighton and Hove Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, said the 'vast majority' of revellers at Saturday's (1 September) event enjoyed themselves and would take away 'fond memories'.

'Given the sheer size of the event, I would say that the day was a great success,' he said.

Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim will be spinning the decks at this year's gay pride festival in Brighton.

The Right Here, Right Now chart-topper will get the crowd sweating in the Wild Fruit dance tent at the LGBT party in Preston Park on 1 September.

Fatboy Slim, otherwise known as Norman Cook, said he was happy to be gigging in his hometown again.

'Thank heavens for the Olympics. After many years of missing pride because it always fell on the busiest weekend of my year, the date has moved to September so I can finally join the fun.

Brighton based charity, The Rainbow Fund, has received over £5,000 ($7,779 €6,226) in donations from the Brighton and Hove Pride organization.

This comes from the English seaside city's gay event's commitment to the fund which shall distribute the money to frontline HIV and LGBT services in the local area.

Celebrities have spoken out in support of Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus ahead of a major festival appearance.

The Guilty Treasures show opens at Brighton’s coveted fringe festival this weekend in the seaside city on England's south coast.

Welsh pop star Duffy recorded a message of support wishing the 65 strong chorus good luck singing a version of her hit song Mercy.

She was joined by R&B diva Beverly Knight who tweeted a message of support while also trying to guess what they might choose for their ultimate gay song.

Brighton Pride have announced the winner of a competition to choose the theme of their 2012 event is the United Colours of Pride.

The theme has been chosen to raise awareness of countries where members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community are still persecuted. It also highlights the carnival theme Pride is known for and represents the rainbow flag.

Brighton Pride have announced the final two themes in consideration for this year’s event, with the winner to be decided by the local community and online voters. The choice is between the United Colours of Pride and Triumphs and Tragedies.

The event will take place on 1 September in Brighton in the south of England. The final two themes were picked after local newspaper the Argus called for suggestions from readers.

Homophobia in sport and education were among the issues to dominate the debate at Student Pride in Brighton today, with NBA basketball star John Amaechi describing sports bosses as ‘stupid’.

Early estimations suggest over 1,000 students from across the UK, including foreign students studying in Britain, are attending the event at the Dome in Brighton. Gay Star News is one of the media sponsors.