Manchester Pride owes £1.3 million to artists, venues

Nelly Furtado and Olly Alexander are among the performers, suppliers, and venues reportedly owed £1.3 million (€1.5m) from the UK’s Manchester Pride. A new financial report shared with the BBC indicates 182 companies and individuals are owed money after the event’s backing charity went under last month.

Standalone debt amounts range up to £330,000.

Furtado’s independent label, Nelstar Touring Inc, is reportedly owed nearly £146,000 (€165k), according to a report from business restructuring organisation KR8 Advisory. An Alexander-affiliated company is listed…

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