6:30 p.m.
Tiffany
When it comes to ‘80s teen pop music, you’d be hard-pressed to find a performer at well-known as Tiffany! At the time she was the youngest artist to have two releases peak at number one on the U.S. pop charts (“I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been.”) Since then, she has successfully recorded songs in a number of music genres, including country. Tiffany currently has continued to have a huge following with her numerous dance hits. In recent years she has also successfully tried her acting chops in several indie and widely-released movies. She also had a cameo in an episode of the popular CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother.” Tiffany performs at LGBT events worldwide and is mother to a young son. She divides her time living in Los Angeles and her husband’s native England.
9:00 p.m.
Thea Austin
Since her claim-to-fame debut as lead vocalist for the Eurodance group Snap! on its 1992 mega-hit “Rhythm Is a Dancer,” Austin has gone on to have a wildly successful solo recording career in several music genres including house, soul, pop and rock. Best described as a sultry diva, powerful vocalist, producer, lyricist, stunning beauty and international performer, the sounds of the Pittsburgh born Austin defy easy categorization and cross several musical boundaries.
2:30 p.m.
Taylor Dayne
Multi-platinum pop-dance recording artist Dayne may call her new album “Satisfied,” but the world-class performer is anything but, as she prepares to release her first studio album in almost 10 years on her own Intention Music label. The New York born artist’s three albums for Arista Records, “Tell It To My Heart,” “Can’t Fight Fate” and “Soul Dancing,” produced a whopping twelve Top 20 singles, among them the chart-topping “Love Will Lead You Back.” Over the course of her career, she has sold more than 75 million albums and singles worldwide, and garnered three Grammy nominations along the way.
4:30 p.m.
Amber
Dutch-German singer/songwriter Amber’s music career took off when one of her demos, “This Is Your Night,” gained interest from Tommy Boy Records. Soon after its release as a single, it became one of the most successful songs of the late ‘90s. A full length album soon followed. It included other hit songs including “Colour Of Love” and “One More Night.” Since that time she has had a string of dance and club hits, received a Grammy nomination for songwriting, and written songs for artists such as Cher and Bette Midler.
7:00 p.m.
Frenchie Davis
The R&B singer’s introduction to the world of pop culture was as a contestant on TV’s “American Idol.” Since then, she has earned widespread acclaim for performances on Broadway, including “Rent” where she performed before packed audiences for nearly four years. The Los Angeles native is an entertainment chameleon. In addition to music and rave reviews for her theater performances, she has also been a Grammy Music Awards correspondent for “Entertainment Tonight.” Her dance cuts are popular in the club community, and she’s planning to release a full-length debut album with songs spanning several musical genres.
8:00 p.m.
Sophia May
Singer/songwriter Sophia May has reached top spots on the dance charts several times since she hit the limelight in 2008. The British-born chanteuse cut her teeth at the tender age of 16, opening and performing with some of the UK’s best acts including Bristol-based group Offside, Colourstone, Kosheen and Mercury Prize-winner Roni Size. May is a singer in hot demand and has performed in New York, Seattle and San Francisco alongside Lady Gaga, Michelle Williams and Cindy Lauper. She also manages to fit in new songwriting projects for both herself and other artists.
8:30 p.m.
Inaya Day
Returning to Chicago Pride Fest again this year by popular demand, Day is a legend in house music circles and for her energetic stage performances. Born in New York City, she started her singing career in church in Brooklyn and later studied musical theater at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. In addition to chart-top dance singles, Day has appeared on Broadway and in other cities in productions of “The Wiz” and has extensive experience as a session musician with such iconic performers as Michael Jackson, Al Green, Sean “Puffy” Combs and Queen Latifah. She also has written songs for artists ranging from Randy Crawford and Bootsy Collins to Missy Elliot.
Chicago Pride Fest Schedule
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
South Stage
4:00 p.m. The Joans
6:00 p.m. Rock Candy
8:00 p.m. Sixteen Candles
5:00 p.m. Drag Show featuring Chicago’s best female
Impersonators
6:30 p.m. Tiffany
8:00 p.m. Drag Show featuring Chicago’s best female
impersonators
9:00 p.m. The Austin
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
South Stage
12:00 p.m. Lakeside Pride Show Band
1:00 p.m. Pet Parade with Miss Foozie
2:30 p.m. Chicago RedLine
3:30 p.m. Kimi Hayes Band
5:00 p.m. ROTC
6:00 p.m. 7Deez
7:30 p.m. Cowboys
8:00 p.m. Wedding Banned
9:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade
North Stage
1:00 p.m. Pet Parade with Miss Foozie
1:30 p.m TBD
2:30 p.m Taylor Dayne
3:30 p.m Drag Show featuring Chicago’s best female
impersonators
7:00 p.m. Frenchie Davis
8:00 p.m. Sophia May (UK)
8:30 p.m. Inaya Day
