'This choice is not taken lightly'
A major artist is the latest performer to pull out of Manchester Pride 2024 due to the event’s main sponsor.
On Wednesday night , performer Bimini, who appeared on season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, announced they had also now pulled out of the event. The artist had also been scheduled to headline the Trans Filth and Joy takeover on the first day of the festival. “Booking.com list vacation homes in disputed territories and has been blacklisted by the United Nations Human Rights Council as a company that has human rights violations concerns. As an artist and activist, I stand for justice and accountability.”
A spokesperson from Booking.com said: “We are of course incredibly disappointed, but we continue to engage with Manchester Pride on this topic to help understand the context behind our position. David McGovern, the Chair of Trustees at Manchester Pride, told the Manchester Evening News: “We respect and understand Bimini’s decision to withdraw from the Manchester Pride Festival. Manchester Pride has always valued the principles of freedom and liberation, and we honour each individual’s right to protest in their own way.
“These discussions remain ongoing as we seek to balance the concerns of our communities with our mission to deliver a safe celebration of LGBTQ+ life in Greater Manchester. We are committed to reviewing our policies and sponsorships for 2025 and beyond to ensure we are addressing our communities’ concerns.
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