News UK
Kimpton Clocktower Manchester workers set to strike during Manchester Pride
On what is described as “the most lucrative day of the year for their employer”, a number of staff are protesting for 24 hours
Manchester Pride
News Politics
Former drag performer is elected as Reform UK councillor and immediately calls for Pride funding cuts
"All councils should stop funding Pride events that bring little value to social inclusion," Michael Felse said after his election victory
News Pride
Manchester Village Pride guarantees stability to unpaid drag performers in landmark Equity agreement
"Signing a union agreement helps rebuild performers's trust after Manchester Pride went into liquidation last year," said Equity’s Karen Lockney
News UK
Manchester Pride to return in 2026 under community-led organisation
Manchester Village Pride CIC (MVP), will take responsibility for organising Pride following the collapse of Manchester Pride Events Ltd
Culture Scene
Manchester Pride’s huge debts revealed as performers including Nelly Furtado left owed eye-watering sums
Payment concerns emerged in mid-October when hundreds of performers reported they had not received agreed fees
News UK
Trans Pride Manchester condemns Manchester Pride liquidation as it takes over as the city’s biggest Pride event
"Manchester’s LGBTQIA+ community deserves better," says the new board of directors of the independent, community-led event
Culture Scene
Manchester Pride goes into liquidation but 2026 festival will still go ahead, council confirms
In response to the liquidation, Manchester City Council issued a statement emphasising the event’s ongoing importance
News UK
Manchester Pride reportedly set to enter administration as performers claim they’re owed thousands
Two individuals with direct knowledge of the situation have claimed the company can no longer pay its outstanding bills
News Pride
Manchester Council investigating denied Gay Village entries during Manchester Pride
Some attendees said they had to argue with Manchester Pride security after being denied access to the free area
Culture Music
Leigh-Anne on finding her power as an independent artist: ‘I’m loving the freedom to create what I want’ (EXCLUSIVE)
With her new single 'Burning Up' building a buzz and a headline performance at Manchester Pride just a day away, there's a palpable sense of excitement surrounding her next chapter
News Pride
Swimmer Michael Gunning on taking part in Manchester Pride Parade for the first time: ‘I finally feel ready to march’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Gunning will be marching with Bentley’s BeProud network alongside thousands in one of the UK’s largest celebrations of LGBTQ+ identity
Culture Music
Manchester Pride: Leigh-Anne, Olly Alexander, Billy Porter and more to perform
They are joined in Manchester by acts including Billy Porter, Sonique, Diana Vickers, Louisa Johnson, Tulisa and more
Life
Manchester Pride: Check out Attitude’s highlights in 9 fabulous photos
We visited the annual LGBTQ+ extravaganza, which didn't disappoint for 2024
Life
Manchester Pride: Kimpton Clocktower reveals free ‘Come As You Are’ Pride extravaganza
Drag Race stars Cheddar Gorgeous and Banksie are among the stunning local talent bringing the party to the free event
Culture Scene
Sugababes to headline Manchester Pride – joining Rita Ora, Loreen and more
The LGBTQ extravaganza runs from Friday 23 to Monday 26 August 2024
Culture Scene
Alison Goldfrapp, Raven Mandella, and Conchita Wurst join Manchester Pride lineup
Manchester Pride 2023 will take place from 25 to 28 August.
News Pride
Manchester Pride unveils line-up for 2023 – and Pabllo Vittar’s among the headliners
Jake Shears and Natasha Bedingfield will also take to stage at the LGBTQ festival up north, taking place from Friday 25-Monday 28 August
News World
Manchester LGBTQ venues accused of racism ahead of Pride weekend celebrations
"Unless you’re white, you’re labelled, you’re looked at badly, and you’re judged."
News World
Man hurled homophobic abuse at journalist in Manchester’s Gay Village
"It's something that's not untypical - and that's the frightening thing really," Daniel McLaughlin said.
Life Travel
Best UK Prides in 2022: What to do and where to stay
With Pride season still in full swing, here's our guide to what's left to look forward to this summer.