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Music stars announced for Pride festival

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Olly Alexander, who represented the UK in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, will perform at Manchester Pride

Brit Award winner Olly Alexander and former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne will be among a host of musicians performing at the Manchester Pride festival this summer.

They will be joined by Broadway star Billy Porter and the bands Sister Sledge and B*Witched for the event, which will run from 22-25 August.

The festival is also introducing its first Mardi Gras shows at Mayfield Depot alongside the Gay Village Party.

Chief executive Mark Fletcher said: "Each year we're challenged to respond to the diverse needs of our communities."

He continued: "With the introduction of the new Mardi Gras event we needed to make sure that we stayed true to what Pride is about in this city.

"Our communities were clear that they wanted to see LGBTQ+ performers front and centre and we're thrilled to announce a line-up which serves."

Tickets for Mardi Gras and Gay Village Party will be available for presale from 17 March, with more performers set to be announced over the coming months.

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