Ant said the committee is having conversations with the Michael Causer Foundation who typically lead the march

In terms of entertainment, the M&S Arena has offered Sahir free use of the venue to host a large cabernet style event, centered on local singers, drag artists, dancers and performers. Tickets will be £5 - £10 to pay performers and cover production.

The audience has requested performers be from the city region and not brought in from elsewhere, and artists to perform outside People have questioned the arena's agenda, asking if this is a way to spend money inside the venue

Concerns have been raised for young people who may not be able to afford the ticket fee and therefore locked out Another has asked why the city doesn't hold an "Edinburgh Fringe" situation with various venues hosting shows People are generally against the arena's ticket fee

More clarity on the room's stance against political parties: "They can support Pride behind the scenes - they do not need to be visible in Pride or the march itself" The room agreed.

We're now on to the Pride Quarter Sahir has tentatively organised Stanley Street and Cumberland Street closures, a central stage and stalls for Pride Quarter businesses, which has been coordinated by Liverpool Nightlife CIC with support from Sahir and Liverpool BID

An audience member said "the idea of a stage on Stanley street is grand but the logistics will be carnage" They voiced concerns on how busy the street could become.

The room has suggested moving Pride events to non-nightlife zones such as the Metquarter, market spaces and other grassroot communities who would be happy to host

An audience member has urged the committee to consider accessibility in 2025, stating they feel locked out of Pride every year due to accessibility problems with Pride Quarter venues

More requests have been raised for Pride 2025 to focus on non-drinkers, quiet spaces and family zones

On to the young people and family zones. Discussions are underway with National Museums Liverpool to organise age appropriate creative activities and safe spaces. An open call has been made for anyone who can offer young people activities to step forward

An audience member has suggested NEXT year's pride should be themed around families and young people to platform them better

The queer town hall has wrapped. Thanks for following along 🌈

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Richard Martin, from Wirral, looks fab and is ready to party with a Guinness in hand! "I've been coming to The Masquerade for years. I was the first customer through the door this morning!"