In a statement about the award, Bronski Beat frontman Jimmy Somerville — who makes a special appearance in our film — said: ‘What a wonderful honour. Humbling too. I remember the [Bell] performance well… twice, in fact!
‘I need to give a mention to Bernie and Martin, the DJing duo who started a night called Movements at The Carved Red Lion on Essex Road, then to The Pied Bull at Chapel Market and finally The Bell. It wasn’t just a night out. It was social, political and creative history being made. It was a movement. Young LGBTQIA+ people wanting something different, and it met that need. It was different and exciting and we, Bronski Beat, were part of that.
‘This honour is for all who were on that journey with us. Thank you.’
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