Ultra Nate headlines Chicago Pride Fest, June 22

Baltimore-based singer, songwriter, DJ, producer and promoter Ultra Naté has released eight studio LPs and traveled around the globe performing and spinning live for a variety of audiences. The dance music icon returns June 22 for Chicago Pride Fest.

"I was one of the first artists in house/dance music signed to a major record deal with Warner Brothers in the UK in 1989," said Ultra Naté, who has collaborated with a wide array of artists including The Basement Boys, Lenny Kravitz, N'Dea Davenport, DJ Class, NERVO, Tony Moran, StoneBridge, David Morales, Michele Williams (of Destiny's Child), Boy George, Quentin Harris among others.

Ultra Naté's sound embraces a variety of genres including house, soul, disco, electro pop, R&B/hiphop and rock.

"I am honored to be considered an icon of the Dance and LGBT communities worldwide," she said.

Ultra Naté performs the North Stage at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. The 19th annual Chicago Pride Fest takes place on June 22-23, one weekend before the annual Chicago Pride Parade. It runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. down North Halsted Street from Addison to Grace. A $10 suggested donation is requested at the entrance.

This year's festival honors the birth of the pride movement by recognizing the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.

The 2019 Chicago Pride Parade, celebrating its 50th year, is Sunday, June 30 starting at noon.

Chicago Pride Fest is organized by and benefits the Northalsted Business Alliance, the organization behind Northalsted Market Days, Frost Fest and the Halloween Parade. 

Full entertainment lineup | Chicago Pride Calendar