"In October last year, bosses behind the charity that runs Manchester Pride confirmed that it had entered voluntary liquidation due it no longer being "financially viable". A report by business restructuring organisation KR8 Advisory, which oversaw the charity's liquidation, then revealed the extent of the charity's financial woes. According to the report, almost 200 individuals and companies are owed a total of £1.3 million in debts, with headline act Nelly Furtado being owed £145,755.75"
"However, Manchester City Council have announced that the event will return in August following the establishment of a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, Manchester Village Pride CIC (MVP). MVP will take over running the four-day event, across the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend (Friday 28 to Monday 31 August), including the parade, village party and annual vigil. Pride-goers will be pleased to know that the Monday event is continuing to remain free. According to the council's statement, MVP received loans of £120,000 from village venues, while the Community Interest Company's board is made up of volunteers enabling the company to deliver an "inclusive, safe and celebratory event"."
"Early Bird tickets, which will go on sale at 10am on Thursday, 5 February, will cost £25 for the weekend, plus a £2.75 booking fee. General release tickets will cost £30 plus a booking fee for the weekend, and £60 plus a booking fee for a family weekend pass, which includes two adults and two children under 16. Individual day tickets can be be purchased for £20, plus booking fee, and £40 for daily family tickets before the additional booking fee."
The charity running Manchester Pride entered voluntary liquidation after becoming financially unviable in October. A KR8 Advisory report showed almost 200 creditors are owed about £1.3 million, including £145,755.75 to headline act Nelly Furtado. Manchester Village Pride CIC (MVP) was established as a not-for-profit to run the four-day event across the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend, including the parade, village party and annual vigil. The Monday event will remain free. MVP received £120,000 in loans from village venues and is led by a volunteer board. Detailed ticket prices and family pass options were announced.
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