A Bury radio presenter and singer-songwriter will be performing at Manchester Pride this bank holiday weekend for the fourth year running.
Jsky will be starring alongside the pop icons Sugababes, Katy B, Jessie J, Rita Ora, Eurovision star Loreen and more.
This latest performance follows a whirlwind year for the BBC Radio Manchester and Gaydio presenter, which included headlining a charity memorial concert for teenager Brianna Ghey earlier this year and hosting BBC’s Introducing radio show.
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The annual LGBTQ+ pride festival and parade will be taking place across the city from August 23 to 26.
He said: "Pride isn't just about celebrating my sexuality, it's about celebrating my existence.
“There has been a lot in the news and on social media lately that has made people like me feel unsafe and like we don't belong.
“I felt it was important this year to use my platform to celebrate my heritage. My mum is from Jamaica. She came to the UK when she was six years old.
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“Whilst I was born in Manchester, it is important to recognise that I am of Caribbean descent."
Jsky is a judge for the Pride of Britain's Pride of Manchester event and was accredited as a Pioneer of Colour by the LGBT Foundation during Black History Month.
The presenter was selected to represent the UK to carry the Queen's Baton for the Commonwealth Games in 2022, a feat he chose to do in heels to "show the power of femininity" and promote "pride visibility".
Jsky added: "I grew up listening to a lot of pirate radio stations when I was younger as the main channels refused to play the music we wanted to hear.
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“My set this year is very much a love letter to my roots paying homage to the sounds that inspired my upbringing."
Jsky's new single Things, Pt 2 ft Sebastenelli was released in March and was featured on BBC Introducing North East.
He has also teased a huge surprise for his set, hinting that a new single is on the way after sharing a story on Instagram with prestigious sound engineer MixedByJocelin, who was worked with Not3s, AJ Tracey and French The Kid.
He will be performing on the main stage as part of the Gay Village Party at Manchester Pride on Saturday, August 24.
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