Green Party leader Zack Polanski spoke at the Trans Mission event at Wembley Arena on March 11, 2026, emphasizing solidarity with the trans community and criticizing divisive media narratives. The gig featured numerous artists and raised funds for trans-rights charities. Polanski highlighted the need for education, safe spaces, and allyship in supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
The Trans Mission show took place at Wembley Arena on March 11, 2026, aiming to raise awareness and funds for trans-rights charities Good Law Project and Not A Phase. Co-designed by Olly Alexander of Years & Years and Glyn Fussell from Mighty Hoopla, the event served as a statement that trans people are loved, valued, and celebrated, with the entertainment industry standing in support.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski addressed the crowd backstage and on stage, delivering an impassioned speech about unity amid political division. "Tonight we are here saying ‘We will not be blamed, we will not be distracted,’" he told the audience. "As a gay man, I know that when they come for one of us, they come for all of us. We will all stand together."
In an interview with NME, Polanski explained his participation: “It’s so important to be here tonight because solidarity looks like turning up. It looks like speaking out, and it looks like celebrating trans joy.” He stressed the importance of amplifying trans voices, creating safe spaces across the UK, and educating others about trans rights. Polanski advocated for including trans people in policy-making from the start and critiqued right-wing media: “Far too often we have a right wing media that seeks to divide us, distract us, and claim that trans people are our problems.”
The lineup included performances by Wolf Alice, Adam Lambert, Beth Ditto, Sugababes, Olly Alexander, HAAi, Jasmine.4.T, Kae Tempest, Kate Nash, MNEK, Romy, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Guest appearances featured Sir Ian McKellen, who recited Shakespeare’s The Strangers’ Case speech, and author Caroline Litman, who shared a tribute to her transgender daughter.
Adam Lambert spoke to NME about using platforms for the greater good and trans rights, while Sugababes emphasized bringing awareness to injustice through love. Polanski expressed excitement for performances by Beverley Knight and Kae Tempest, praising their ability to foster connection and tell powerful stories.
