Overview

• Several artists who played the 22–25 August festival say they have not received agreed fees, with public complaints led by performers including Zahirah Zapanta and a letter shared by actor Adam Ali.
• The Board of Trustees acknowledged a period of silence and said Manchester Pride Ltd is determining the best way forward with legal and financial advisers.
• Further public comment has been paused as the board focuses on communications and outreach to stakeholders, and it asked the public to treat staff with kindness and respect.
• The board pledged additional communications on Wednesday 22 October 2025 to update communities and stakeholders.
• This year’s event, among the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ festivals, featured headliners such as Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne and Nelly Furtado, while some performers allege high ticket prices contrasted with unpaid fees, with claims of thousands owed.