Manchester Pride going into liquidation “hugely concerning” to these owed cash

Today’s announcement that the organisation answerable for Manchester Pride goes into liquidation shall be “hugely concerning to those owed money”. Equity is urging performers and creatives nonetheless ready for fee from August’s Manchester Pride occasion to get in contact with the union as quickly as potential.

Equity North West official, Karen Lockney stated: 

“After too much uncertainty, the news that the organisation in charge of Manchester Pride is going into liquidation will be hugely concerning to those owed money. 
 
“Yesterday afternoon, Equity held a gathering for affected performers and creatives – a few of whom are out of pocket by hundreds. We heard upsetting tales from folks uncertain if they’ll make funds for hire, medical prescriptions and different necessities. Treating working professionals like that is unacceptable.
 
“Any performer or creative who worked at Manchester Pride but has not been paid should contact Equity as soon as possible. We are collecting contractual information to pursue all options to recoup money owed, and we will begin these processes immediately. 
 
“We are additionally talking with Manchester City Council and different stakeholders to make sure artists’ voices are heard in discussions about the way forward for Pride within the metropolis, making certain that Manchester will get the Pride it deserves: one that’s rooted in the area people and the Gay Village, and which has employees’ rights embedded from the outset.”

Are you owed cash by Manchester Pride?

Tell us when you’ve got affected by filling out this form or contact us straight on northwestengland@fairness.org.uk

On Thursday 23 October, from 8-10pm, we’ll even be in Via on Canal Street with membership and claims types for anybody who has not been paid by Pride Manchester. You’ll discover us downstairs and sporting a gray Equity hoodie.

Have you been affected?