Manchester Pride Owes Thousands in Unpaid Fees, Performers Say

Manchester Pride accused of failing to pay performers as administration fears grow

Drag Race UK star Zahirah Zapanta has accused Manchester Pride of failing to pay her and many other performers, amid reports that the company may be set to enter administration. Taking to her Instagram Story on Tuesday (14 October), Zapanta claimed that she’s yet to be paid for her performance at Manchester Pride earlier this year. Manchester Pride 2025 took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend (22–25 August), with “Love” as the overarchin…

Manchester Pride issues statement on its future after number of performers say they've not been paid

Manchester Pride organisers said they are 'in the process of determining the best way forward'

Manchester Pride reportedly set to enter administration as performers claim they're owed thousands

Two individuals with direct knowledge of the situation have claimed the company can no longer pay its outstanding bills.

Manchester Pride owes thousands in unpaid fees, performers say

Suppliers also say they have been met with silence when they contact organisers to ask for payment.

Manchester Pride organisers issue statement after performers and suppliers claim they haven't been paid

Manchester Pride has issued a statement following mounting claims from performers and suppliers that they are still awaiting payment for their work at the 2025 festival, held in August.Several artists, including drag performer Saki Yew of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, have publicly voiced frustration over unpaid fees, citing a lack of communication from organisers. Saki, who performed as part of a collective, said the group is owed a “big sum of money”…

Exclusive: Manchester Pride is on the brink of collapse

The Mill understands that the organisation is about to go into administration