Pride Prom
with DJ's Kiya Major and Michael Upson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Pride Prom. This decision was not made lightly, and we sincerely apologise to those of you that were looking forward to the event – we share in your disappointment. Despite our best efforts, the event faced low ticket sales, making it unfeasible to proceed as planned. The event would not have met the expectations of those who would have attended.
We want to assure you that our commitment to fostering inclusivity and providing safe spaces for celebration remains steadfast. While this year’s event will not take place, we are eager to engage in conversations to explore how we can improve future events. Your feedback, ideas, and support are invaluable to us.
We also encourage everyone to support and participate in the other Pride Month events we have planned as we stand together in support of our local LGBTQIA+ community.
An alternative, inclusive prom for LGBTQIA+ young people, friends and allies.
Pride Prom is a fun evening for young LGBTQIA+ people, friends and allies to celebrate their individual identities in a safe and welcoming space where they are free to express themselves without judgement or discrimination.
Entertaining you for the first set of the evening will be DJ Kiya Major going back-to-back with the budding mixmasters from the Pride Prom DJ workshops (book separately). We want to hear you making some noise for the new DJs!
Returning by popular demand for the second set is Leeds-based DJ Michael Upson, following his sensational performance at last year’s Skipton Pride.
Soft drink mocktail bar and snacks will be available.
Dress code: You do you! Anything goes… wear a ballgown, dress as a unicorn, or throw on your jeans and a hoodie – whatever makes you feel happy!
There will be a chance to make your own Pride protest button badges inspired by protest ephemera from the Craven Museum collection.
Our friends from Skipton Library will be creating a display of Pride themed literature and resources.
Important Information:
- Pride Prom is for young people aged 14-18yrs / in School Years 9-13. People aged 19+ will not be admitted – if you look older than 18 please bring ID.
- Pride Prom is for members of, and friends and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- A quiet space and noise cancelling headphones will be available if required – please ask a member of staff.
- If you have any access requirements please let us know and we will do our very best to support your needs.
- Pride Prom is an alcohol and drugs free zone – we operate a zero-tolerance policy. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who we believe to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Curfew is at 10.30pm.
- Please organise a safe way of getting home after Pride Prom.
Skipton Town Hall is an LGBTQIA+ Safe Space and is registered with the Safe Space Alliance.
Find out more about access and inclusivity at Skipton Town Hall
Meet the DJs
Kiya Major
With a knack for spinning tunes, spreading joy and inspiring young people, DJ Kiya Major (she/they) will be the mentor for the Pride Prom DJ workshops, and will then play back-to-back with the up-and-coming turntable wizards at Pride Prom.
Michael Upson
Michael Upson (he/they), is the visionary behind Love Muscle, a vibrant queer club night based in Leeds. Beyond energising crowds in clubs across Leeds, Manchester, and beyond, he delivered an unforgettable performance in the Skipton Town Hall concert Hall at Skipton Pride 2023!
Pride Month Events
◼ Craven Museum
LGBTQIA+ Histories
Craven Museum would like to hear from members of the local LGBTQIA+ community who are interested in adding to LGBTQIA+ representation in the museum collection.
The team would like to hear your stories and experiences and collect recorded oral histories, contemporary experiences and related objects to be accessioned into the museum collection.
Contact the museum team at cravenmuseum@northyorks.gov.uk
