Manchester Village Pride CIC has announced the first ten acts taking to the main stage over the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend, alongside a landmark commitment to fair pay, marking the first UK union of its kind for a Pride event. Treating wristband holders to a wide range of pop hits and queer performances, the first wave of acts includes the iconic Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle; RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner, Danny Beard; noughties R&B and hip hop collective, Booty Luv & Big Brovaz; award-winning singer Alison Jiear; Russell Small (Freemasons) and vocalist Katherine Ellis; powerhouse singer Michelle Lawson; Newcastle’s drag cabaret comedian Gladys Duffy; and three of Manchester’s best-loved drag performers, KY Kelly, Misty Chance, and Shania Pain. Today’s reveal is the first of many announcements as the new organising team curates a line-up that reflects its core promise: rebuilding Pride for the community. Central to this promise is a guarantee that all artists performing at Manchester Village Pride will receive fair pay and that professional industry standards will be upheld. This commitment was formalised last week through a partnership with Equity, establishing a historic precedent for Pride events across the UK. Carl Austin-Behan, founding board member and spokesperson for Manchester Village Pride CIC, said: “Our Village party is returning thanks to the incredible support of our LGBTQ+ community, especially those who have already purchased wristbands to help get...