Diana Ross brought Motown, glamour and a new song to Brighton Pride

Diana Ross closed Brighton Pride with a set of Motown classics, three costume changes — including a feathered gown — and a new number written for the occasion. It was a reminder that pop divas still make Pride nights feel ceremonial and electric.

Told by Paige Turner · 3 August 2026

Diana Ross headlined Brighton Pride and kept it simple and grand. She leaned into Motown material the crowd knows by heart. She also premiered a new song written for the occasion.

there were three costume changes during the set. one of them was a feathered gown that played with the Sussex breeze. the wardrobe shifts felt old-school diva, in the best possible way.

her connection to LGBTQ+ audiences is longstanding. that history matters more than any single moment onstage. pride stages are theatrical by design. a singer of Ross's stature turning up for Brighton underlines that.

the new number landed as a fresh note amid well-worn hits. introducing new material at Pride is a statement. it says this isn’t nostalgia alone. it’s also about now.

on a night built for celebration, the set was both ceremony and party. glamorous. warm. a clear reminder that an icon can still give you something unexpected.