Sparkle - The National Transgender Charity

Sparkle - The National Transgender Charity Volunteer-led charity delivering events and other activities supporting trans lives and futures.

The Charity also organises Manchester’s Transgender Day of Remembrance service, one of the largest events of its kind in the UK, and offers guidance and training to businesses, public sector organisations, and educational institutions on how to support gender variant colleagues, customers, service users, students, and other stakeholders. Sparkle also undertakes projects throughout the year to furt

her its aims of promoting a positive representation of the trans, non-binary/genderfluid and intersex community.

Main Stage Performer Announcement 🏳️‍⚧️🎉⁠⁠SRLE will be performing at the Sparkle Weekend on Saturday 27th June, 5.55pm!⁠...
19/06/2026

Main Stage Performer Announcement 🏳️‍⚧️🎉⁠
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SRLE will be performing at the Sparkle Weekend on Saturday 27th June, 5.55pm!⁠
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SRLE (pronounced sah-rill-uh) captures the super-nature of infectious bilingual blend of Irish trad and Electronica, with Folk & Pop sensibilities from the underworld of Manchester, with its long-standing Irish, q***r, working class and musical histories.

Fronted by Mancunian emblem of the trans masc, Alfie (aka HUSK) joined by Aninka and Roo, SRLE have been heard across BBC 6 Music, RTÉ Radio 1 while gestating in the underbelly of live music scenes across Ireland & the UK.
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🎟️Get your tickets at spkl.uk/tickets⁠
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Sparkle Weekend Positivity Zone 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈⁠We are hosting a fantastic range of q***r artists, makers, and independent cre...
19/06/2026

Sparkle Weekend Positivity Zone 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈⁠

We are hosting a fantastic range of q***r artists, makers, and independent creatives in Sackville Gardens. Come and explore a vibrant marketplace filled with beautiful artwork, badges, clothing, jewellery, gifts, home décor, and handmade treasures, all created by talented members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

This is your chance to discover unique pieces, meet the artists behind the work, and support q***r creativity directly. Every purchase helps independent LGBTQIA+ makers to continue doing what they love.

💙Friday
B for Barbosa
Frogs for Brainz
Nancyboy Ink
Nye Makes Tat
Rodeowrangler
the bits and bobby
Wacky Doodle Devon

💛Saturday
Enkihara
Fruity Fools Club
Ionzy's Studio
liperty liperty
Sea Shells
Shaven Raven Designs
Time 4 Soup

💜Sunday
Abi Rings You Up
Bee Draw
Chaos Goblin Creative
Dxadcute
Mossy Bits
Raven's Jewels
The Fingersmiths

Learn more about the Sparkle Weekend at spkl.uk/guide

Sparkle Weekend Main Stage line up!⁠⁠Join us from Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June for a wonderful collection of LGBTQIA+ ...
19/06/2026

Sparkle Weekend Main Stage line up!⁠
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Join us from Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June for a wonderful collection of LGBTQIA+ performers, for a weekend of trans joy and celebration 🏳️‍⚧️✨️⁠
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🎟️Get your tickets at spkl.uk/tickets⁠
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Friday 26th June - The Friday Comedy Night returns to the Sparkle Main Stage, hosted by Ki Griffin⁠
6.00pm Will Walton⁠
6.30pm Jonny Collins⁠
6.45pm Chloe Reynolds⁠
7.05pm Alex Franklin⁠
7.25pm Jenny Hart⁠
7.55pm Ki Griffin⁠
8.00pm Channy⁠
9.00pm charcvnterie⁠
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Saturday 27th June - Hosted by Aunty Ginger & Ben Hodge⁠
12.00pm Aunty Ginger⁠
12.35pm Marion & The Beer Bandits⁠
1.20pm The Tacky Tarts⁠
1.55pm Sophie and the Silhouettes⁠
2.30pm Eve Singer⁠
3.05pm Chappell Rae⁠
3.50pm Ben Hodge⁠
4.00pm Bollyq***r⁠
4.35pm Robin Reeds⁠
5.15pm Amrick Channa⁠
5.55pm SRLE⁠
6.30pm Bitten Peach ⁠
6.55pm TNT⁠
7.45pm Tommoda⁠
8.15pm TNT⁠
9.00pm DJ Scissher⁠
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Sunday 28th June - Hosted by Annabelle Lecter & Ben Hodge⁠
12.00pm Genderfluid Acoustic⁠
12.30pm National Citizens⁠
1.15pm Sam Buttery⁠
1.35pm Santi Tonauac Castro⁠
2.10pm Maddie Morris⁠
2.25pm Bonnie Wheelass⁠
3.00pm Sparkle Superstars⁠
4.00pm Caz Heyes
4.45pm Amity Miller⁠
5.45pm Snuggle Ninja⁠
6.30pm Ghetto Fabulous T Party⁠
7.00pm The Blitz Kids⁠
8.00pm T4T⁠
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1 WEEK TO GO!⁠⁠It's not long left until the Sparkle Weekend - the UK's longest running celebration of trans lives🏳️‍⚧️⁠⁠...
19/06/2026

1 WEEK TO GO!⁠
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It's not long left until the Sparkle Weekend - the UK's longest running celebration of trans lives🏳️‍⚧️⁠
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Join us from Friday 26th - Sunday 28th June in Sackville Gardens, Manchester to celebrate!⁠
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Get your tickets today at spkl.uk/tickets⁠
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For more info, check out spkl.uk/guide
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Main Stage Performer Announcement 🏳️‍⚧️🎉⁠⁠Ghetto Fabulous T Party will be performing at the Sparkle Weekend on Sunday 28...
19/06/2026

Main Stage Performer Announcement 🏳️‍⚧️🎉⁠
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Ghetto Fabulous T Party will be performing at the Sparkle Weekend on Sunday 28th June, 6.30pm!⁠

Welcome to Ghetto Fabulous T Party, a trans POC-centered showcase of spoken word, dance, live PA, and pure fierceness.

🎟️Get your tickets at spkl.uk/tickets⁠
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❓️Learn more about the Sparkle Weekend at spkl.uk/guide⁠
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Sparkle Weekend Wellbeing Zone 🩷Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 10.30am - 6.00pm in Sackville GardensJoining us again a...
19/06/2026

Sparkle Weekend Wellbeing Zone 🩷

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 10.30am - 6.00pm in Sackville Gardens

Joining us again are Anne Health and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, to assist you and answer any healthcare enquiries.

Manchester Metropolitan University will be attending and are conducting their study - Musculoskeletal Health in Ageing Study in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults. They’d be delighted to discuss this and welcome participants.

This year, we have Ted Read Hair and TINY’s Barbershop providing gender affirming haircuts.

Q***r Wellness will be offering neck, shoulder, and head massages.

Learn more about the Sparkle Weekend at spkl.uk/guide

NHS

Main Stage Performer Announcement 🏳️‍⚧️🎉⁠⁠Channy will be performing at the Sparkle Weekend on Friday 26th June, 8.00pm!⁠...
19/06/2026

Main Stage Performer Announcement 🏳️‍⚧️🎉⁠
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Channy will be performing at the Sparkle Weekend on Friday 26th June, 8.00pm!⁠
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UK pop artist Channy is celebrated for her commercial sound, high-energy performances, and authentic girl-next-door charm. Known for electrifying crowds and connecting deeply with audiences, she has built a powerful reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting independent live performers.

Her credentials include: Opening up for major acts such as Jess Glynne, Sigala, Olly Murs, and many more.

As well as proving extremely popular and high in demand on the festival circuit across Europe, Channy has performed in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including London’s OVO Wembley and O2 Arena, NEC Birmingham, and headlined her own concert at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena making history as the worlds first independent artist to headline their hometown arena.
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🎟️Get your tickets at spkl.uk/tickets⁠
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❓️Learn more about the Sparkle Weekend at spkl.uk/guide⁠
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Sparkle Sanctuary Pop-Up as part of the Sparkle Weekend 2026!⁠⁠Taking place in the Velvet Event Space, 12pm - 5pm on Sat...
19/06/2026

Sparkle Sanctuary Pop-Up as part of the Sparkle Weekend 2026!⁠
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Taking place in the Velvet Event Space, 12pm - 5pm on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June💜⁠
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Velvet are partnering with the us on Sparkle Weekend, to provide a sensory space for our visitors. This is a chance to enjoy the Sparkle Weekend, away from the hustle and bustle of the main festival. We've got lots of fantastic activities planned!⁠
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It is a safe space, open to the trans & gender diverse community and their friends, family and allies. You can drop in and out, with no expectation to stay for the full time. All ages are welcome - under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.⁠
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Accessibility information:⁠
- Velvet is accessible by wheelchairs including power chairs⁠
- There is an accessible gender neutral toilet⁠
- Friendly volunteers on hand to help⁠
- Plenty of seating⁠
- Low background noise⁠
- Snacks will be available, covering different allergens⁠
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If you have any questions, you can email [email protected]⁠
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You can find more information about the Sparkle Weekend at sparkle.org.uk⁠
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Main Stage Performer Announcement 🏳️‍⚧️🎉⁠⁠TNT will be performing at the Sparkle Weekend on Saturday 27th June, 6.55pm!⁠⁠...
19/06/2026

Main Stage Performer Announcement 🏳️‍⚧️🎉⁠
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TNT will be performing at the Sparkle Weekend on Saturday 27th June, 6.55pm!⁠
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‘TNT’ are a young, ‘Bon Scott only’ AC/DC tribute band from Milton Keynes/Birmingham.

They play high energy, loud and sweaty rock n roll just how AC/DC would’ve performed back in the 70’s - this might actually be the closest thing to going back in time and seeing them play in their heyday.
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🎟️Get your tickets at spkl.uk/tickets⁠
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❓️Learn more about the Sparkle Weekend at spkl.uk/guide⁠
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Thinking of volunteering at the Sparkle Weekend? Here's what some of our current volunteers say ⁠⁠🩵Three reasons to volu...
18/06/2026

Thinking of volunteering at the Sparkle Weekend? Here's what some of our current volunteers say ⁠
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🩵Three reasons to volunteer this year: ⁠
- Feel like you've made a difference and helped create joy for a marginalized community. ⁠
- Getting to see amazing performances, and maybe even having a chance to go backstage and talk to performers (I got to meet Divina DeCampo for a bit last year!)⁠
- Tasty free food (thank you Wagamama for your support)⁠
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🧡My favourite memory of Sparkle Weekend is the Youth Zone. Seeing a trans child free to be themselves, playing with a cis kid who simply stumbled upon the event. Feeling joyful seeing them having so much fun. Hoping the cis child would remember this moment in the future, that it would combat the propaganda spread of transfemmes as somehow dangerous or predatory.⁠
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🩷I was helping support with a stall. One of the things on our table was pronoun stickers. I saw a young trans boy in the crowd, I took one of our "he/him" stickers and said, "and this one is for you sir". He took it from me, read it, and looked back at me as if I was the first person to see him without him asking for it first. I'll never forget his face.⁠
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Fancy volunteering? Head to spkl.uk/volunteer⁠
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