Gina G – Who represented the UK at Eurovision 1996 – takes to the stage at Stockholm Pride 2013. Photograph courtesy of News.Com.Au

Stockholm Pride 2013 will be one the biggest outings in the festival’s history this year – and there will be a vast array of Eurovision and Melodifestivalen stars at the event. The line up of artists is as follows

Gina G (United Kingdom 1996)
Anton Ewald (Melodifestivalen 2013)
Margaret Berger (Norway 2013)
Emmelie de Forrest (Denmark 2013)
Sean Banan (Melodifestivalen 2012, 2013)
Helena Paparizou (Greeceqryw 2001, 2005)
Martin Rolinski (Melodifestivalen 2013)
Eddie Razaz (Melodifestivalen 2013)
Felicia Olsson (Melodifestivalen 2013)
Oscar Zia
Zlata Ognevich (Ukraine 2013)
Valentina Monetta (San Marino 2013)
Getter Jaani (Estonia 2011)
Sebastian Karlsson
Lina Hedlund
Anna Blomberg
Roberto Bellarosa (Belgium 2013)
Michael Feiner & Caisa
Ellinor Franzén
Diamond Dogs
Marie Bergman & Roger Pontare (Sweden 1994)
Maria Montazami, Lill-Babs & Elisabeth Höglund
Lys Assia (Switzerland 1956, 1957, 1958)
Ryan Dolan (Ireland 2013)
Krista Siegfrids (Finland 2013)

“What an honor it is to be asked to perform at this incredible event! I am so excited. Since 1996 I’ve never stopped releasing singles & performing live, and I have the most wonderful memories of the many Pride Festivals I’ve performed at in the past. Unfortunately, I’ve not been able to be a part of Pride for years and it’s my most favorite charity event. So all you lovely Swedish party people, save you’re vocal chords for your loudest screams, because I’m on my way to rock the house!!

” I look forward to meeting you all,  admirers of good music at Stockholm Pride! I will sing my song “Gravity” for you, which took 3rd place at Eurovision Song Contest 2013. See you in Stockholm on August 1! Wish you all the best.”

“I’ve never made a distinction between gay or straight. As human beings, an LGBT person has the same rights as everyone else to me. I’m in total favour of marriage between people of the same sex. Love is a universal feeling and has no gender. I’ve always been supportive of the LGBT community and will support it forever. I wish that we will soon be rid of stereotypes created by too many years of racism and religious culture. To love and to be loved is a right, no matter if it’s straight or gay love. The important thing is to be coherent and honest with our own feelings with no fear”

“I am very glad to participate in this huge event! It is amazing for me to come back to Sweden after the Eurovision Song Contest. Thank you so much for inviting me to sing Love Kills once again for you!”

“I can’t wait to perform at the Stockholm Pride in August! What better place to perform my Eurovision song “Only Love Survives” than at Stockholm Pride – filled with love and as I understand one of the best pride crowds in the world! I look forward to meeting loads of new people at Pride Park on the 1st of August. I hope to see you all there!”

“The last time I performed at Stockholm Pride in 2007 was fantastic! I’m really looking forward to returning and seeing all the wonderful people”.

For full details on Stockholm Pride, Calendar of events and ticket details then follow the below link

http://www.stockholmpride.org/en/

This is certainly going to be one of the biggest and best Pride Celebrations in Stockholm ever.

Author/Website co-founder and Editor in Chief Garrett Mulhall

Source – Stockholm Pride, Oikotimes and Eurovision Ireland