Manchester Pride owes £1.3 million to artists, venues
After entering liquidation, the UK Pride event has reportedly left Nelly Furtado and Olly Alexander unpaid for their 2025 performances
News By Hanna Ellington | 5 November 2025
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.
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…
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