Press Release Archive

New Year, New Team at Manchester Pride

13 Jan 2012

Manchester Pride has appointed the former Leader of Aberdeen City Council, John Stewart, as the charity’s new Chief Executive.

Manchester Pride Festival Director Features in 2011 Pink List

24 Oct 2011

Jackie Crozier a 'new entry' in this year's list compiled by readers of the UK's The Independent

Manchester Pride raises £1M since 2003

13 Oct 2011

Final figures for 2011 mean Manchester Pride has raised £1M for charity since 2003

Manchester Pride Festival Director scoops ‘Community Champion of the Year’ award

23 Sep 2011

Manchester Pride's festival director Jackie Crozier wins prize in the LGF's Homo Heroes awards.

Jackie Crozier leaves her position of Festival Director at Manchester Pride

17 Aug 2011

Our Festival Director Jackie Crozier announces this is her last year at the festival

Official App Launch For Manchester Pride's 2011 FESTIVAL

15 Aug 2011

Manchester Pride launches its own iPhone App for the Big Weekend in conjunction with the Royal Bank of Scotland

ITV joins Manchester Pride Parade

11 Aug 2011

Broadcaster ITV joins the parade, Saturday 28 August, with the celebrated 'Best of British' theme

The Show Must Go On: Manchester Pride Goes Ahead

10 Aug 2011

Despite the rioting activity this year's festival will still be going ahead

Manchester Pride announces Citroen as sponsor for 2011

9 Aug 2011

Car giant joins Manchester Pride this year for the August Bank Holiday weekend

The Co-operative are back to sponsor Manchester Pride for 2011

5 Aug 2011

Co-operative sponsor Pride 2011

Feeling Grumpy? Comical Debate Over Manchester Pride Fringe

4 Aug 2011

Alasdair Jarvie and Neil Dymond-Green's comedy play comes to Manchester Pride Fringe this August

Pride Gets Vintage for a Loud & Proud 21st Birthday

3 Aug 2011

Heather McHale hosts a vintage tea party, with more tease than teas, and a wide array of entertainment

G-A-Y brings Alexandra Burke to headline Manchester Pride's 'Big Weekend'

2 Aug 2011

The X-Factor star of 'Bad Boys' and 'Broken Heels' fame comes to Manchester Pride

Soap Legends Join Forces for 'Fetish Knights' at Manchester Pride Fringe

28 Jul 2011

EastEnders and Hollyoaks writer Rob Ellis' new play comes to Manchester Pride Fringe

Coming of Age at 21: Pride (dis)guise and 21x21

27 Jul 2011

Two events taking place over Pride Fringe by Lee Baxter and Jez Dolan

Sex & The Century

26 Jul 2011

Press Release on the upcoming play from VADA

Creative Literary Event Taking In The Heart of Canal Street

20 Jul 2011

Sections of An Orange comes to Manchester Pride Fringe

'Turn It Up' this August: Pixie Lott headlines Manchester Pride's fantastic 2011 line-up

14 Jul 2011

The UK pop sensation gets ready to perform at Pride's 21st birthday

Manchester Pride Launches Annual Chamber Music Series

11 Jul 2011

The concerts are back for Manchester Pride Fringe

'Jan's Coming Out' at The Frog & Bucket

7 Jul 2011

Lesbian documentary brought to the comedy venue for Manchester Pride Fringe

Off Broadway Masterpiece Returns To Manchester

6 Jul 2011

After its successful run at Taurus, 'Die Mommie Die' joins the fantastic Manchester Pride Fringe line-up this August

A Shameless 21st for Manchester Pride

5 Jul 2011

Stars of Shameless celebrate Manchester Pride's 21st birthday

We Should Be So Lucky: Kylie-Tastic Tribute Night

4 Jul 2011

The Place Hotel are hostin

Bend Your Gender

23 Jun 2011

Fringe Drag King Workshop

Family Pride at the Lesbian and Gay Foundation

22 Jun 2011

A day to celebrate lesbian and bisexual women

Brand New Musical Premieres At Manchester Pride Fringe

20 Jun 2011

Checkout is coming to Manchester Pride

BBC LGBT To Feature In This Year's Manchester Pride Parade

20 Jun 2011

BBC Pride taking part in the parade

Pam Ann flies in for Manchester Pride's 21st Birthday

16 Jun 2011

Pam Ann coming to Manchester Pride 2011

Manchester Pride Patron John Amaechi honoured by the Queen

16 Jun 2011

John Amaechi honoured by the Queen

Manchester Pride seeking charity collectors for the Big Weekend

3 Jun 2011

Manchester Pride is seeking out charity collectors to help out on Saturday, 27 August 2011 – the day of the Pride Parade.

Hollyoaks star appointed patron of Manchester Pride

2 Jun 2011

Hollyoaks favourite Kieron Richardson has been appointed a patron of Manchester Pride.

Manchester Pride comes of age at The Lowry

1 Jun 2011

Manchester Pride turns 21 this August and is marking the milestone with a commemorative exhibition, Queer To Stay: 21 Years of Manchester Pride at The Lowry, from Friday 3 June to Sunday 16 October.

Manchester Pride showcases fundraising partners

24 May 2011

Manchester Pride has launched two new videos which showcase the work of its fundraising partners – Lesbian and Gay Foundation and George House Trust.

Manchester Pride 2011 re-launches ‘Next Top Model’ competition

18 May 2011

Following last year’s success, Manchester Pride is today re-launching ‘Pride’s Next Top Model’.

Help Manchester Fight homophobia

16 May 2011

The international day against homophobia and transphobia (IDAHO) is set to make waves in Greater Manchester on Tuesday 17 May, with The Lesbian Gay Foundation (LGF) encouraging everyone to fly their rainbow flags.

Manchester Pride Parade Applications Now Open

11 May 2011

Applications for the Pride Parade entries are now open

Heather Peace and Bruno Langley to perform at Manchester Pride Fringe 2011

5 May 2011

Manchester Pride is pleased to announce that Heather Peace and Bruno Langley will be performing an intimate evening of live Jazz on Sunday 21 August at Matt & Phreds Jazz Club (64 Tib Street, Manchester) as part of this year’s Pride Fringe.

Manchester Pride 2011: the city’s biggest 21st birthday celebration

28 Apr 2011

The organisers of Manchester Pride 2011 have unveiled the ten-day programme of events that will take place as part of their 21st anniversary.

Manchester Pride’s latest competition: Calling all DJ’s

20 Apr 2011

Manchester Pride is offering budding DJ’s the opportunity to showcase their talents over the infamous Big Weekend (26 - 29 August), playing a half hour set on the Main Stage.

Manchester Pride 2011 welcomes Attitude Magazine as an official Media Partner

19 Apr 2011

Manchester Pride’s latest media partner has been confirmed as Attitude Magazine – the UK's best selling gay magazine.

Manchester Pride welcomes new Trustees

15 Apr 2011

Manchester Pride has announced the appointment of two new trustees to its board - Russell Craig and Margaret Scott.

Blue Rainbow ApartHotels to sponsor Manchester Pride’s 21st birthday celebration

14 Apr 2011

Manchester Pride’s latest sponsor has been confirmed as Blue Rainbow ApartHotels – Manchester’s luxury serviced apartments.

Showcase your organisation at Manchester Pride’s Lifestyle Expo

12 Apr 2011

Manchester Pride’s Lifestyle Expo – an outdoor exhibition space for the public to access information and resources on health, sports, travel and more – is taking place from 27 – 29 August 2011 and is looking for traders to represent their organisations.

Gaydar to sponsor Manchester Pride 2011

11 Apr 2011

Manchester Pride is pleased to announce that Gaydar is returning for their fifth year of sponsorship.

Loud & Proud with Zoe Lyons

24 Mar 2011

Comedienne Zoe Lyons headlines an evening of laughs at the Frog & Bucket Comedy Club

Could you volunteer for Manchester Pride’s 21st Birthday?

17 Mar 2011

Manchester Pride, the city’s annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) festival is looking for volunteers for this year’s event, which takes place from Friday 19 August – Monday 29 August 2011.

Parading the Best of British at Manchester Pride

15 Feb 2011

As the nation prepares for tonight’s BRIT Awards, the organisers of Manchester Pride are pleased to announce a ‘Best of British’ theme for the 2011 parade, which takes place on Saturday, 27 August.

Manchester Pride voted UK’s best Pride event by readers of Pink Paper

10 Feb 2011

Manchester Pride 2010 has been voted the ‘Best Festival or Pride Event’ by readers of the Pink Paper - Britain’s national gay news portal - for the fifth year running.

Manchester Pride announce RAF representatives

9 Feb 2011

Manchester Pride has recently appointed two Royal Air Force (RAF) representatives - Corporal Jo Kirk-Harris and Corporal Elle Kirk-Harris.

Manchester Pride comes of age at the Lowry

2 Feb 2011

Manchester Pride turns 21 this summer and is marking the milestone with a commemorative exhibition, Queer To Stay: 21 Years Of Manchester Pride.

Could you be a trustee of Manchester Pride?

26 Jan 2011

Manchester Pride, the city’s annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender festival is calling out for a new member to join the current board of trustees.

OutdoorLads named Manchester Pride’s new Community Partner

24 Jan 2011

OutdoorLads, an outdoor pursuits’ group and charity fundraiser, has recently been named as a Community Partner for Manchester Pride - the city’s annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) festival.

Manchester Pride up for UK’s best festival or Pride event

17 Dec 2010

Manchester Pride 2010 has been nominated as the ‘Best Festival or Pride Event’ in the annual Pink Paper Readers' Awards.

New chair for Manchester Pride

15 Dec 2010

Vicken Couligian has been appointed as the new chair of trustees at Manchester Pride following a recent Annual General Meeting.

Fill your stockings this Christmas with some Manchester Pride memorabilia

10 Dec 2010

Manchester Pride’s fashion t-shirt (branded with ‘I love MCR Pride’) makes the perfect Christmas present.

Calling all graphic designers… Manchester Pride needs your help

7 Dec 2010

Manchester Pride is in search of a new brand identity for 2011.

Your chance to own a piece of gay Corrie history

3 Dec 2010

As Coronation Street prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Manchester Pride is pleased to announce the sale of limited edition gay Corrie memorabilia.

How can Manchester Pride help you?

26 Oct 2010

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) groups and projects across Greater Manchester have been invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 from Manchester Pride's community grant initiatives.

Manchester Pride 2010 raises £115,000 for charity

25 Oct 2010

Manchester Pride 2010 raised £115,000 for charity, bringing the total generated since 2003 to £895,000.

Manchester Pride team hit fundraising target two days before Mount Kilimanjaro climb

12 Oct 2010

Manchester Pride’s festival director, Jackie Crozier, and promotions manager Dale Vicker, are pleased to announce that they have raised a grand total of £12,000 for the Alzheimers Society just two days before they are set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

One week left to vote for Manchester Pride in the 'World's Best Pride' award

11 Oct 2010

There is just one week left to vote for Manchester Pride as the 'Best Annual Gay Destination Event' in the 2010 TripOut Gay Travel Awards.

Coronation Street drag queen costumes up for auction at Manchester Pride 2010 Dinner

16 Sep 2010

Manchester Pride’s first Gala Dinner will take place at the Palace Hotel on Thursday 23 September and to mark the event there will be a special raffle and auction on the evening.

Pam Ann to descend on Manchester Pride 2010 Dinner

16 Sep 2010

With just one week to go until the Manchester Pride Dinner the organisers are pleased to announce that Australian comedienne and gay icon, Pam Ann, will be touching down at The Palace Hotel, on Thursday 23 September 2010.

Sir Ian McKellen to attend Manchester Pride 2010 Dinner

14 Sep 2010

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen, will continue his support of Manchester Pride by attending the 2010 dinner, held at The Palace Hotel, on Thursday 23 September.

Manchester Pride up for 'World's Best Pride' award

2 Sep 2010

Manchester Pride has been nominated for the 'Best Annual Gay Destination Event' in the 2010 TripOut Gay Travel Awards.

Manchester Pride’s ‘Next Top Model’ winners announced

27 Aug 2010

Emma Speed from Liverpool and Will Hadfield from Manchester have been chosen to be the faces of Pride 2011. Runners up were Craig Nordon and Holly Keenaghan.

Manchester Pride: road closures this Bank Holiday Weekend

25 Aug 2010

Details of road closures during the Manchester Pride Big Weekend and the Pride Parade have been announced today by the festival organisers.

Sir Ian McKellen to take part in Manchester Pride Parade 2010

23 Aug 2010

Lord of the Rings star, Sir Ian McKellen will be this year’s official Grand Marshal for the 20th annual Manchester Pride Parade, to be held this Saturday (28 August, 1pm).

Manchester Pride opens with a bang

20 Aug 2010

Today marks the official launch of Manchester Pride 2010, with a whole host of events planned over the next ten days.

Manchester Pride launches new fashion t-shirt

19 Aug 2010

Manchester Pride’s new fashion t-shirt (branded with ‘I love MCR Pride’) is now on sale.

Graham Norton to host Manchester Pride 2010 dinner

17 Aug 2010

Irish TV personality Graham Norton will host Manchester Pride’s charity dinner at the Palace Hotel, Manchester on Thursday 23 September 2010.

Get sporty with Manchester Pride

16 Aug 2010

With just a few days to go until Manchester Pride begins (Friday, 20 August), the full programme of sporting events is really starting to hot up.

Drag kings and queens battle it out for the Manchester Pride crown

13 Aug 2010

Drag kings and queens will be battling it out on Friday, 27 August (Sackville Gardens, 7pm) - the opening night of the Big Weekend celebrations - for the honour of leading the Manchester Pride Parade on Saturday, 28 August.

Manchester Pride’s Womens Stage line-up is revealed

10 Aug 2010

The Womens Stage at Manchester Pride 2010 will take over Sackville Gardens on Sunday 29 August, offering an array of entertainment between 6pm and 11pm.

How camp is your dog?

6 Aug 2010

Manchester Pride is pleased to announce the return of The Pink Dog Show which will be held on Sunday 22 August, in Sackville Gardens between 2pm and 5pm.

Manchester Pride’s ‘Next Top Model’ competition closing soon

5 Aug 2010

Applications for Manchester Pride’s ‘Next Top Model’ competition will close in ten days.

One for the girls at Manchester Pride

4 Aug 2010

With less than one month to go before Manchester Pride begins on 20 August, the programme of women’s events is really starting to hot up.

Kym Marsh joins Manchester Pride’s new exhibition

3 Aug 2010

Coronation Street star, Kym Marsh will feature in a new photography exhibition, ‘Welcome to my world’, which is to be displayed as part of Manchester Pride 2010, at Selfridges (Exchange Square, Manchester) from 20 August onwards.

Kelis brings her Milkshake to Manchester Pride

29 Jul 2010

US chart topper Kelis is the final big name signed-up to appear at the Manchester Pride festival next month.

Chicane bring the summer vibe to Manchester Pride 2010

15 Jul 2010

Electronic dance act Chicane has been confirmed to perform live at Manchester Pride’s Big Weekend 2010 (Friday 27 – Monday 30 August).

Come dine with Manchester Pride

12 Jul 2010

Hot Village and Manchester Pride are inviting local community groups to enjoy the Manchester Pride Dinner for only £45 per person, with a limited number of community tables left. Silver tickets can also be purchased at £55 per person.

Pride parade cleared for take off with Manchester Airport

1 Jul 2010

Manchester Airport is the latest organisation to sign-up for this year’s Manchester Pride Parade.

Manchester Pride’s ‘next top model’ opens for applications

29 Jun 2010

Manchester Pride has launched a new competition - Pride’s Next Top Model - which aims to find two models (one male and one female) who will appear in the festivals marketing campaign for 2011.

Last chance for Early Bird tickets

25 Jun 2010

Early Bird tickets for Manchester Pride’s Big Weekend celebrations are only available at the special rate of £12.50 (plus booking fee) for a few more days.

The Royal Exchange puts Manchester Pride centre stage

24 Jun 2010

A new exhibition ‘The Life of Pride’ is now open, and will be displayed free of charge in the Mezzanine Gallery at the Royal Exchange Theatre (St Anns Square, Manchester, M2 7DH) until 4 September 2010.

Gaydar to sponsor Manchester Pride 2010

17 Jun 2010

Manchester Pride is pleased to announce that Gaydar is returning for their fourth year of sponsorship.

Fairy tales for Manchester Pride

14 Jun 2010

As part of this year’s Manchester Pride Fringe, illustrator, Phil Corbett will present his collection, ‘Scary Mary’s Hairy Beary Fairy Tales’, of unusual characters from childhood fairy tales, between 19 August – 16 September.

Coronation Street stars sign-up to Manchester Pride Parade

9 Jun 2010

The cast of Coronation Street is to take part in the Manchester Pride Parade as part of the show’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Get active with Manchester Pride

4 Jun 2010

The organisers of Manchester Pride are pleased to announce their new sporting event, Discover Airkix, taking place over Manchester Pride Fringe (the arts and community side of the festival).

Mish mash cabaret show at this year’s Manchester Pride

2 Jun 2010

The organisers of Manchester Pride are pleased to announce that Mish Mash will be holding a show on the Sackville Gardens Stage at this year’s Big Weekend (Saturday 28 August).

Manchester Pride Platinum Passes Selling Fast

28 May 2010

Platinum passes for Manchester Pride’s Big Weekend celebrations are almost sold out

Beverley Knight to perform at Manchester Pride

26 May 2010

Beverley Knight has been confirmed as a headline act for this year’s Manchester Pride festival, along with Belinda Carlise and Heaven 17 who will be celebrating their 30th anniversary

Get FIT for Summer with Manchester Pride!

14 May 2010

The organisers of Manchester Pride are holding a health awareness day ‘Get FIT for Summer’ in Sackville Gardens on 19 June

Manchester Pride Needs Your Help

6 May 2010

The organisers of Manchester Pride are calling for volunteers to help out at this year’s festival, which takes place between Friday 20 – Monday 30 August 2010.

Manchester Pride Tickets on Sale Tomorrow

30 Apr 2010

Manchester Pride has announced that tickets for the four-day Big Weekend (27- 30 August) will go on sale, Saturday 01 May 2010.

Cheshire Oaks Support Manchester Pride 2010

27 Apr 2010

Manchester Pride’s latest sponsor has been confirmed as Cheshire Oaks, the UK’s largest designer outlet.

Manchester Pride Chamber Music 2010

23 Apr 2010

Manchester Pride launches its annual series of Chamber Music Concerts on 23rd August at the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, at Manchester University.

Tickets for Manchester Pride's Fundraising Dinner now on Sale!

25 Mar 2010

Hot Village and Manchester Pride are proud to announce the Manchester Pride Dinner, which will be taking place at The Palace Hotel on Thursday 23 September 2010.

Manchester Pride to sponsor La Gayola Spiegeltent at Queer up North

12 Mar 2010

Manchester Pride will sponsor the world famous La Gayola Spiegeltent at this year's Queer Up North festival in May.

Manchester Pride voted UK's Best Pride Event by readers of the Pink Paper

4 Mar 2010

Manchester Pride 2009 has been voted the ‘Best Festival or Pride Event’ by readers of the Pink Paper - Britain’s national gay news portal - for the fourth year running.

Manchester Pride team to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity!

27 Jan 2010

As the team behind one of the UK's biggest gay pride events, Jackie Crozier, Sarah Rowland and Dale Vicker are no stranger to raising money for charity!

Village Drinks Up North special event in partnership with Manchester Pride

12 Jan 2010

For the Village Drinks Up North February event, we're teaming up with Manchester Pride to host a truly special charity evening at a truly unique venue: Cloud 23!

Manchester Pride offers fund to support LGBT fringe events over the festival

6 Jan 2010

Manchester Pride is inviting local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organisations, promoters and individuals to apply for grants of up to £500 from the Community Events fund to form part of this year’s Pride events programme.

Manchester Pride Community Fund Open for Applications

2 Nov 2009

LGBT groups and projects across Greater Manchester have been invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 from the Manchester Pride Community Fund.

Antony Cotton appointed Patron of Manchester Pride

22 Oct 2009

Coronation Street favourite Antony Cotton has been appointed a patron of Manchester Pride.

Manchester Pride 2009 raises £135,000 for charity

2 Oct 2009

Manchester Pride 2009 has raised £135,000 for charity – the largest ever amount in the festival’s 19 year history.

Cheshire Oaks Sponsor Pride

9 Jun 2009

Manchester Pride’s latest sponsor has been confirmed as Cheshire Oaks, the UK’s largest designer outlet.

Manchester Pride 2008 declared Tourism Event of the Year!

27 May 2009

Manchester Pride 2008 has been named the ‘Tourism Event of the Year’ at the 2009 Manchester Tourism Awards.

Manchester Pride 2008 voted "Best Event" by readers of Pink Paper

9 Jan 2009

Manchester Pride 2008 has been voted the UK’s 'Best Festival, Pride or Event' for the third year running by readers of the Pink Paper – Britain's national gay newspaper.

Manchester Pride raises £105,000 for charity

29 Sep 2008

Manchester Pride 2008 raised £105,000 for charity during its 18th birthday celebrations at the end of August.

Manchester Pride raises £95,000 for charity

23 Aug 2007

Manchester Pride, the city’s annual festival celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life, raised £95,000 for charity during this year’s 10-day event at the end of August.