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Famous for showcasing the UK’s top women performers from the LGBTQ community, The WPT are thrilled to announce Lucy Spraggan as the 2013 Headline Act! Lucy will be performing fresh from her sell out UK headline tour and recent signing to major record label Columbia. Lucy shot to fame on XFactor last year, breaking the mould by performing her original blend of acoustic/folk/hip-hop songs to win over both the judges and the voting public.

"'She made me laugh, shocked me, wowed me, but most of all she has star quality. The acoustic solo musician is clearly a fantastic writer with a bright future." Radio 1's Tom Deacon

The WPT team is also extremely excited to announce that legendary singer-songwriter and ultimate lesbian icon Horse will be playing the stage! In keeping with this year's them of Gay Icons Horse will be squeezing her Pride performance between tour dates and the launch of her brand new 9th studio album ‘Home’ which is to be released on 1st July 2013.

“Horse was k.d. lang before k.d. lang was and is one of the finest singers in Britain… Q Magazine”

The Women’s Performance Tent 2013 will play host to Gay Icons, chart toppers, alternative acts, quirky & fresh new talent! Performing an eclectic mix of Folk, Rock, Rap, Electro, Punk, Soul, Jazz, Indie and Pop - A day and a line up not to be missed!

A final word from the Women's Performance Tent Team:

“Lucy Spraggan and Horse McDonald are both out and proud lesbians who are not only exceptional successful musicians, but fantastic role models for the LGBTQ community. We couldn’t more proud to be hosting them on our stage this year and can’t wait to announce the rest of our top class live acts!”

The WPT 2013 team are: Mel Sanson, Vicky Wilson, Seffy, Al Start, Nicky Mitchell & Sue Shaw
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