Manchester Pride has been plunged into chaos after the charity behind the event entered voluntary liquidation. Numerous entertainers were left unpaid for performances at the August Bank Holiday festival, one of the biggest LGBT+ events in the country. 
The charity behind Manchester Pride entered voluntary liquidation
The Charity Commission has opened a compliance case to examine the charity's finances after receiving concerns about payment delays. The regulator confirmed Manchester Pride submitted a serious incident report regarding its financial situation.
Entertainers, including musicians, drag artists and DJs, have reported waiting months for payment without receiving communication from organisers. Many agreed to 60-day payment periods for their festival appearances, whilst others with 31-day terms also remain unpaid.
Performers have faced extended periods of silence when pursuing payment for their August appearances. Drag artist Saki Yew, who appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2024, told the BBC she had received "no communication and no answer" regarding her fee. "It's gone too far," Saki said. "As performers, we're used to waiting for money, but a lot of performers are starting to give up hope of being paid."
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