READING Pride is hosting a fundraiser this week honouring the legacy of Sophie Sheehan, who passed away earlier this year.
The event will celebrate Sophie’s life and raise funds to keep the Colours & Fires stage part of the Reading Pride event, named in honour Sophie’s band.
The Butler will welcome headline performances from Ghost Cat and Rocket Kings, as well as sets from Jimmy The Dog, Maija, Gillie & The Darlings, Long Lane, Salvador & Friends, Rich Wright, Miffy, and He Fired First.
Sophie had been part of the team at Reading Pride for a number of years, having worked with organisers to manage the Pride aLive stage at the yearly event, which was first introduced in 2017.
In 2022, she received an award for exceptional service to Reading Pride alongside fellow team member Kerry Kleis.
Sophie also performed as part of the indie folk band Colours and Fires, which saw her taking to the stage at events across Reading, including Pride, Readipop, Oxjam, Are You Listening? Festival, and Here Comes The Sun, as well as further afield such as at Trans Pride Brighton and Brighton Pride.
The fundraiser is set to take place at The Butler, Chatham Street, from 3pm-11pm on Saturday, November 15.
Full details and tickets available via: tinyurl.com/RdgPrideFundraiser
