Manchester UK is so gaaaaaaay it’s where the original QUEER AS FOLK was set. Years on and its world-famous Gay Village is host to Manchester Pride’s ultimate street part. This year the organizers are planning to make it even more diverse by a space for all of the different members of our LGBTQ+ family to come together,
The line-up this year has been co-designed with Manchester’s queer communities in direct response to the Pride In Our Future report. They deserve a big slap on the back for having both the insight and the balls to take an intense look at their own organization which ended in making necessary decisions about how to move forward.
The Gay Village Party is opening on Friday 26th August with a trans-led and curated event, Trans Filth & Joy, and will continue throughout the weekend with its most diverse program yet including takeovers from Black Pride MCR, Fat Pride and Queer Women’s Takeover.
There are 3 different stages in play the whole weekend and on the MancUnity Stage sponsored by Gaydio on Saturday 27th August expect to see/hear:Black Pride MCR: Alison Limerick (Live PA), Suriya Aisha, Pops Roberts, Jade Jaxson, De’vill Blaque, Angel Blaque, Birkin Blaque, Mr Blaque, Tysie Blaque, Fortune Ghetto, Reece Ghetto, Jaded Ghetto, Natasha Moonshine Swagga: Monsta Boy, DJ Stacy Bee, DJ KL, DJ Nkay, Paigey Cakey, Shaquille, Queens In Kicks, Mr Bruki
On the main ALAN TURING STAGE on 28th August Its Queer Music Sunday hosted by Cheddar Gorgeous and Anna Phylactic; Melanie C, Bimini, Ginny Lemon’s Dog Show, K-Klass, Charity Shop Sue, Jsky, Monopoly Phonic, TOMYUMSIM, Jova and the Wave, NIMMO, Queen Bayard, July Jones
Then all through the weekend, there is Community Lane at this year’s Gay Village Party – a brand new addition to Manchester Pride Festival 2022! Community Lane will be a lively and interactive space bustling with opportunities for you to shop, learn, engage and relax.
Shop to your heart’s content at all the market stalls, learn something new and engage with communities and organizations at the Expo, and take advantage of our wellness initiatives including; a Sober Gay Socials meeting point, and Matter of Mind coaching with Emily Brinnand, and more!
