A rousing success - East Coast Pride's Got Talents winners are crowned

East Coast Pride’s Got Talent lit and filled up The Suncastle in Skegness on Monday 1 September, showcasing an incredible evening of local talent, community spirit, and celebration.

Performers competed across two categories – Under 17 and Over 17 – with the winners earning a coveted slot on the Main Stage at East Coast Pride 2025. Playing to a full crowd in a fabulous local hospitality business, performers took to the stage to win a space to perform at East Coast Pride 2025.

Winners:

• Under 17 - Rising Stars (Romany, Bella and Riley)

• Over 17 – Sophie Littlewood

Runners Up:

• Under 17 – Melodie Eyley

• Over 17 – Veon Brat

Rising Stars - Under 17s Winner - Credit: Millie Faye

Sophie Littlewood - Over 17s Winner - Credit: Millie Faye

In addition to their Main Stage slots, winners received special prizes kindly donated by Fantasy Island, Coastal Caravan Breaks, and Lilac Mai Photography. The event also raised over £700 for East Coast Pride, helping the charity continue its mission of inclusion, celebration, and community support across Lincolnshire.

East Coast Pride is excited to welcome Rising Stars to perform at 11:25 AM and Sophie Littlewood to perform at 2:50 PM at East Coast Pride 2025 on Saturday 13 September 2025 in Tower Gardens, Skegness.

All Performers at East Coast Pride's Got Talent - Credit: Millie Faye

A particularly moving moment came when Barry Signed Song delivered a powerful BSL performance of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’. Inspired, judge and Pride performer Jenna G invited Barry to join them on the Main Stage at East Coast Pride 2025 to provide live BSL interpretation of their performance of Pink Pony Club.

Barry's performance alongside Jenna G will be at 1:15 PM on the Pride Park Stage, sponsored by Coastal Caravan Breaks.

Jenna announcing that Barry Signed Song will be performing at Pride - Credit: Millie Faye

Amy Basker, Chairperson for East Coast Pride commented on the night: “The level of talent displayed was on another level — it was a night full of celebration, diversity, and inclusion. The room was overflowing with community spirit, and we couldn’t have asked for two more deserving winners.”

Judges of East Coast Pride's Got Talent (L-R) - Cameron, Amy, Jenna G and David  - Credit: Millie Faye

East Coast Pride extends its thanks to all the contestants from across Lincolnshire for sharing their talent and energy. The charity would also like to thank every volunteer who supported the event, including the fabulous Neil Thomas who hosted the evening free of charge.

With such an overwhelming response, East Coast Pride’s Got Talent will return in 2026 to discover even more incredible performers for the next Pride celebration.