Sparkle is the world's biggest transgender celebration. On offer amongst other things are a cocktail party, lectures and workshops, Sparkle in the Park and a number of nightclub events.

Emma Goswell presents a special series of podcasts going behind the scenes with this amazing event, exclusively for Canal Street Radio.

Use the radio player below to begin streaming these programmes.

Sparkle 1: Kim Angel - Organiser
(Length: 6.38)

Sparkle 2: Bella Jay- Co-Organiser
(Length: 3.29)

Sparkle 3: Felix from MORF
(Length: 7.25)

Sparkle 4: Leah True - Miss Sparkle Judge
(Length: 6.40)

Sparkle 5: Stuart Donnelly - AXM Bar
(Length: 5.20)

Sparkle 6: Nicki May from GWRB
(Length: 5.25)

Sparkle 7: Paul Cliff & Billie Jean
(Length: 7.27)