Some of the headline acts taking to the stage at this year’s Pride festival will be announced next week.

Thousands of people will crowd into Brighton's Preston Park for a weekend of performances.

Previous superstars who have appeared at the festival include Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue and Christina Aguilera.

Organisers said the first announcements for this summer's festival will be made next week, with speculation rife as to who some of the headliners could be.

Argus readers were quick to share their thoughts, with more than a third hoping Lady Gaga will perform this year.

Meanwhile, Hove DJ Fatboy Slim would like to see Lizzo and Beyonce take to the stage as headliners.

After a gossip Twitter account falsely claimed that Rihanna would headline Brighton Pride, fans took to social media to parody the big reveal, with “announcements” proclaiming that Kym Marsh, Sophia Dolmio from adverts for the pasta sauce giant Dolmio, and even ChatGPT will headline this year’s Brighton Pride.

A limited number of “first release” tickets are available now for the annual Preston Park festival. People can buy them on Brighton Pride’s website from £45.