Manchester Pride goes bust with thousands owed in unpaid fees
Summary
Manchester Pride, a major UK LGBT event, announced it is closing due to financial issues. The organization owes money to performers and businesses and has gone into voluntary liquidation. The closure results from rising costs, lower ticket sales, and an unsuccessful attempt to change the event format.Key Facts
- Manchester Pride is a major LGBT event in the UK that has announced its closure.
- The organization owes money to performers and businesses amounting to thousands of pounds.
- It has entered voluntary liquidation, a process to close organizations with financial problems.
- The decision to close was influenced by rising costs and declining ticket sales.
- Manchester Pride had incurred a financial loss of approximately £468,000 in 2023.
- The Charity Commission is reviewing the finances of Manchester Pride.
- Only Pride events in London and Brighton generally have larger attendance than Manchester.
- Performers, including those from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, have expressed frustration over unpaid fees.
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