Bela Bajaria Chief Content Officer at Netflix | Official website
Netflix has announced plans to create a 'Heartstopper Pride Flag' that will be displayed at Queer Britain, featuring personal messages from fans collected during a nationwide tour of Pride events.
Fans are invited to submit personal stories about the impact "Heartstopper" has had on their lives. These messages will be part of a unique art installation. A Heartstopper fan pop-up, showcasing Charlie Spring’s bedroom, will travel to Pride events in Glasgow, Liverpool, and Brighton. This initiative offers fans an opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of "Heartstopper" and share their messages.
Messages can also be submitted online at heartstopperlove.com. The flag is set to be unveiled this October around the launch of the new season and will be displayed at Queer Britain's museum.
"Heartstopper" fans across the UK and globally are encouraged to contribute to this art installation. The 'Heartstopper Pride Flag', commissioned by Netflix, will be showcased at Queer Britain.
This summer's nationwide tour includes a Heartstopper pop-up experience, bringing lead character Charlie Spring’s iconic bedroom to Glasgow, Liverpool, and Brighton. Fans can step into sets from the series, view exclusive clips from the upcoming season, and hear personal messages from the cast ahead of its anticipated launch on Netflix on October 3rd.
At each pop-up event, fans can handwrite personal notes about how the show has impacted their lives. These notes focus particularly on messages of support or strength received from others. Messages will be integrated into creating the 'Heartstopper Pride Flag', with global contributions also accepted online at www.heartstopperlove.com.
An artist yet to be announced will use these fan messages to design a unique Pride-inspired flag reflecting love for the series from its extensive LGBTQ+ community fan base and beyond. The flag unveiling coincides with the series’ launch in October and will then reside in Queer Britain’s museum.
Alice Oseman, writer and creator of "Heartstopper," stated: “I’ve heard so many stories about Heartstopper fans saying the series has helped them through pivotal moments in their personal lives, like coming out to family and friends... I’m so hopeful that Heartstopper can continue to be a source of inspiration and support for young people.”
Joseph Galliano-Doig MBE, Director of Queer Britain said: “As the UK’s only LGBTQ+ museum... we are delighted to be partnering with Netflix... [and] excited to display artwork which will give fans’ stories a lasting legacy.”
The Heartstopper fan pop-up schedule includes:
- July 20 – Ross Street, Glasgow
- July 27 – Canada Boulevard, Liverpool
- August 3 & 4 – Preston Park, Brighton
About Heartstopper Season 3:
Charlie wants to tell Nick he loves him; Nick also has something important for Charlie. As summer ends and school begins again, they face both joys and challenges while learning more about each other and their relationships.
The third season launches on October 3rd with eight episodes created by Alice Oseman and directed by Andy Newbery based on Oseman's book series.
Key cast members include Kit Connor as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring among others produced by See-Saw Films.
About Queer Britain:
Queer Britain opened in 2022 as the UK's first national LGBTQ+ museum located at Granary Square in London’s Kings Cross. It serves as an educational hub welcoming approximately 40,000 visitors annually.
