Law firm advises Manchester Pride on expansion to Mayfield for live events

DLA Piper has advised Manchester Pride on its expansion into the former Mayfield railway station site to bring a new element to the August Bank Holiday festival, Manchester Pride Live.

The Live element of Manchester Pride Festival, which will take place throughout the Mayfield site in Piccadilly, will feature a number of performance spaces including a huge outdoor performance space The Yard.

The cavernous indoor Depot will play host to DJs and dance acts and The Concourse will host a street food market, bars, and another stage area hosting pop-up performances. The platforms of the station will also home a funfair.

Mark Fletcher, chief executive for Manchester Pride, said: “This is a huge announcement for us and something we are extremely proud of.

“Manchester Pride Live will be one of the most innovative projects that we have delivered to date and our intention is to make it a world-leading celebration of LGBT+ life.

“The venue, much like us, is part of the foundations of our city and will provide a spectacular backdrop to what will be a uniquely inclusive experience where the LGBT+ people of Manchester can truly celebrate their culture in a safe and welcoming environment.”

Manchester Pride Live utilises part of a 24-acre regeneration site which will eventually see the creation of a £1bn new neighbourhood for Manchester, including residential, commercial and leisure space, as well as new city park.

Leeds-based Real Estate associate Dean Peachey at DLA Piper advised Manchester Pride on the expansion.