Host announced for city's annual pride event

Organisers have announced a transgender and non-binary campaigner will host this year's Wolverhampton Pride on Saturday.

Jude Guaitamacchi will lead the city centre event from a stage in Market Square, introducing a line-up that includes performances by former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, drag artist Queenz and Taylor Swift tribute act Lauren G.

Bosses say Wolverhampton Pride is open for everyone to support LGBT inclusion within the city, with hundreds expected to attend.

Guaitamacchi, who founded of Trans Solidarity Alliance, was the first non-binary person to model for a Harrods Beauty campaign.

The host, who uses "they" and "them" as personal pronouns, also spearheaded a number of other campaigns.

For more than a decade, they have delivered talks and workshops on mental health, LGBT inclusion and gender awareness.

Celebrations will also include performances by rapper Nate Ethan and Wolverhampton singer Miss Sundi with Gina Tonic.

Bilston Operatic Company will perform numbers from their upcoming production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Midlands-based singer-songwriter Kyle Finn will close proceedings.

A celebratory parade also sets off from the city's Victoria Street at midday, with a family picnic in West Park from 11:00 BST.

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