Andy Bell has been one of Britain’s best loved pop icons for 25 years. His powerful voice, bittersweet lyrics and flamboyant stage manner have earned him millions of fans around the world. As a performer, re-mixer, collaborator, solo artist and DJ, Andy is a byword for great music and feel-good attitude. Even in the face of personal and political adversity, he lights up the toughest of times with sunshine, passion and romantic optimism.

Born and raised in Peterborough, Andy is best known as the singer and co-songwriter of chart-topping duo Erasure, former BRIT award winners for Best British Band who have sold 25 million albums and scored dozens of Top 20 hits during their long and glorious career. One of the most enduring partnerships in British pop, Andy and Vince Clarke are loved around the world for...

The Perry Twins are based in Los Angeles and have been dj'ing professionally since the late 90's. They have spun throughout the country at hot clubs, outrageous parties, pride festivals, and star-studded events. Originally from the east coast, Doug & Derek developed a passion for music at a very young age. They inherited their rhythm and love of performing from their parents who are in a rock band called "Fortune". Their Mom sings and Dad plays drums. The twins grew up dancing and playing music so it was no surprise when they decided to take on dj'ing, choreographing, dancing and remixing professionally.

At the same time The Perry Twins began spinning at clubs, they started their own radio mixshow, "Dance Planet", which aired for 5 years in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. During that time, Derek & Doug's dance troupe of the same name performed throughout New York and the east coast at concerts, clubs and Pride events.

Exposé is born (1984-1986)
After the tremendous response of their first two singles, "Point of No Return" and "Exposed To Love", it was clear that an entirely new era of dance music was about to spread around the world.  Some called it "The Miami Sound", others referred to it as Freestyle, 80's Dance, Dance/Pop.  We knew them as Exposé and one thing was for certain...music would never be the same again. Exposé consisted of Jeanette Jurado, Gioia Bruno, and Ann Curless.

Exposure (1986-1988)
Toward the end of 1986, Exposé released their debut album Exposure. Led by the huge pop/dance hit "Come Go With Me," this album proved to be one of the most successful dance albums ever released, going multi-platinum. In 1987, a re-recorded version of "Point of No Return" was released (with Jurado performing lead vocals). "Let Me Be the One" followed next and performed well on both the Pop charts and R&B charts, and Exposé established a distinction from other.

Born Mark Martinez, Flava has been dancing all his life. He began his career in Las Vegas performing in the Siegfried and Roy show, but it was during his time abroad dancing in Europe’s most infamous dance clubs, which allowed him to hone his skills and launch his notoriety as a performer. After three rewarding years performing with venerable talents Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas, which he merits for his strong backbone in the entertainment business, Mark took a chance by following his instincts and moved to Stockholm, Sweden to find new venues to explore his versatile and lively performance skills. He landed his first job at Patricia, Stockholm’s most notorious club, known for it’s extravagant and unique performers, from one audition. It was clear his instincts had put him on the right path to success. His androgynous appearance set him apart and garnered him laudatory reviews from his electric routines that set the stage alive. Mark landed in Paris, France where he quickly rose in popularity becoming the Lead Dancer at Lido de Paris. While simultaneously performing at Queen in Paris, Mark was spotted by the producer of IT, the largest club in Amsterdam, and was asked to become the Lead Go-Go Dancer of IT. While in constant demand, Mark’s reputation grew so strong that he was often credited for bringing the excitement and flavor to nightlife. Hence, Mark’s stage name Flava was christened.

Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm! Now, join Dixie as she travels the country throwing good ol'fashioned Tupperware Parties filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most up-to-date products available for purchase, see for yourself how Ms. Longate became the #1 Tupperware seller in the U.S. & Canada as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products!

Heklina is an American drag queen performer and personality as well as the co-founder, hostess and promoter of San Francisco's alternative drag show Trannyshack known for cutting edge drag and performance art. "Defying all expectations, Trannyshack incorporates everything from low brow trash to high brow performance art, and has become famous (or, infamous) worldwide as the quintessential San Francisco experience."

Heklina is half-Icelandic and named herself after the Icelandic volcano Hekla. Heklina has been hosting Trannyshack since 1996 and was the longest running drag show in San Francisco every Tuesday night at the gay venue The Stud. She also acts in local theater productions and emcees a variety of community and charitable events including the Folsom Street Fair  and San Francisco Pride. She also co-produces and co-hosts the Miss Trannyshack Pageant widely considered the premiere annual drag event in San Francisco that has sold out every year since inception. Heklina has been seen on E! Entertainment Network, BBC Television and as a guest on Jerry Springer and Ricki Lake shows. She was voted Community Grand Marshal of the 2004 San Francisco GLBTQ Pride Parade. Heklina co-stars in a series of short films, the "Tran-ilogy of Terror", drag queen horror spoofs written and directed by long-time collaborator Peaches Christ.

Joshua Klipp is a transgender singer and hip hop dancer.  In 2008 he hit the Billboard Charts with his Jamie J. Sanchez remix, “L1FE”, hosted MTV LOGO’s “New Now Next”, and lit up Pride festivals from Stockholm to San Francisco .  His first music video, "Rescue Me" was shot and directed by comedienne Margaret Cho.  Josh's history making song, "Little Girl" was featured in Season 4 of Showtime’s “The L Word”.  Josh works with openly gay producer Kristopher Cloud and is artistic director of freeplay dance crew.  For more info on Joshua Klipp visit www.myspace.com/cutelittlewhiteguy

Freeplay Dance Crew is a group of LGBT and non-LGBT dancers whose composition and creative expression reflect the diversity of its members and its local community. FDC has performed all over the Bay Area, from the SF Pride Main Stage to the highly touted San Francisco Hip Hop Dance Festival. FDC's recent accomplishments include full-length productions "L1FE" in 2007 and “Inside Out,” which premiered at SomArts as part of the Queer Cultural Center's 2008 National Queer Arts Festival.  For more information on Freeplay Dance Crew, including upcoming performances and audition information, visit www.myspace.com/freeplaydance.

Soul Con is an innovative dance group known throughout the Bay Area for embracing the evolution of hip hop.  With an eclectic style of music and choreography that stands out amongst the crowd, they have come a very long way since starting out in 2005. Their latest performance attempts to portray what it means to be human. Despite the many extreme diversities of the human race, there are many universal cultures that we unknowingly all share. With a passionate and innovative style, Soul Con, if nothing else, is here to express their views of the world, in hopes that there is someone out their to listen.
www.myspace.com/soulcon

An award winning choreographer, dancer, producer, director and noted photographer, Desi can now add recording artist to his list of credentials. Desi began recording in 2004 under the production team of Deron Reed and Tackett Productions out of LA. His first two songs, About You” and “Down On You” were both featured on the movie soundtrack “A Chosen Life.” The movie was produced by White Tiger Entertainment out of LA and the beginning of his recording career. Desi’s unique blend of mixing musical styles from house, hip hop, rock and neo soul has led him to work with producers Chris Bryant, Sam 7 and AJ Jimenez on many recordings and songs. Desi also has collaborated with bay area rapper Authentic on the mega club hit “Dirty Love” and a new track titled “Cold Hearted.” Desi’s other recordings such as "Just Remember (Movido Remix)" and “2Nite” and others have all received a great deal of club and air play. Known for his high energy and tightly choreographed shows, he’s worked with some the most amazing dancers and closely with famed choreographers Michael “Mappy” Mappala, Krashawn and Andre Meggerson from the first season of “So You Think You Can Dance.” As a professional dancer and choreographer Desi has worked all over the country in many shows, video and television he has also extensively with Paramount and now Cedar Fair’s California’s Great America where he produced, directed and choreographed the hot dance show “Mixed Element” for two seasons. This show “Mixed Element” was one of the most highly attended shows at the park. A noted photographer, Desi has photographed many magazine covers, other published work and photographed many models from top agencies such as Ford, Look and many others. Desi is glad to be back hosting the night’s events and looking forward to a dynamic performance as well.
http://www.myspace.com/desifunku

TO COMMEMORATE THE LATE HARVEY MILK'S BIRTHDAY, FOCUS FEATURES HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED A SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE ACADEMY AWARD WINNING FEATURE FILM - MILK, STARRING SEAN PENN, AT GAY DAY @ CALIFORNIA'S GREAT AMERICA. The Movie will have a special big screen showing in the SHOWTIME THEATER at 9PM - Donations for the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy appreciated but not necessary for entrance. MILK will also be showing in GAMETIME SPORTS BAR all night long.

Harvey Milk. Gay Rights Activist. Friend. Lover. Unifier. Politician. Fighter. Icon. Inspiration. Hero. His life changed history, and his courage changed lives. In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. Academy Award winner Sean Penn stars as Harvey Milk under the direction of Academy Award nominee Gus Van Sant in the new movie filmed on location in San Francisco from an original screenplay by Dustin Lance Black and produced by Academy Award winners Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen. The film charts the last eight years of Harvey Milk’s life.