Brighton Pride director discusses growing expenses and George Michael
The managing director of Brighton Pride declared that, despite obstacles from a rail strike and inclement weather, this year’s event was “one of my favorites.”
August saw the return of Brighton’s annual Pride events, which drew thousands of revelers.
However, Paul Kemp, the director of Brighton Pride, acknowledged that bad weather and a train drivers’ overtime prohibition caused a more than 25,000 attendance decline for the yearly park event and village party.
Brighton Pride is “working hard,” according to Mr.Kemp, to fulfill its commitments and raise money.
“More than £1.3 million has been raised since we established Brighton Pride CIC, and in most years we have exceeded the initial ring-fenced £1 per ticket,” he stated.
In reality, we have added an additional £678,000 to our initial 2013 commitment, more than doubling it. This was made in accordance with the terms of our agreement with James Ledward and the Rainbow Fund.
“This year has seen significant impact
In reality, we have added an additional £678,000 to our initial 2013 commitment, more than doubling it. This was made in accordance with the terms of our agreement with James Ledward and the Rainbow Fund.
“The trains not operating and the lower turnout this year have really affected things, but I’m working really hard to personally commit to fundraising and making sure that our obligations are met.”
“We are dedicated to contributing £160,000 from Pride 2023 to regional nonprofits, civic associations, and worthy causes.”
Mr. Kemp added that Pride’s expenses had gone up, much like those of many other major events.
“This has been particularly difficult for the event and hospitality industries,” he stated.
“Our fuel and delivery prices have nearly doubled, and some of our infrastructure expenditures have increased by 30%. We still have expenses to cover even with the decreased attendance numbers this year.
Mr. Kemp stated that he hopes to collaborate with the city council’s events division to find ways that Pride can “possibly share infrastructure costs and raise extra revenue to safeguard Brighton Pride from exposure” with other events.
Mr. Kemp claimed that despite the difficulties, this year’s event was “actually one of my favorites.”
He remarked, “Seeing our city come together, the smiles and amazing human spirit in adversity really lifted my spirits in a year when it felt like everything was against us.”
“It was a really difficult year, but our small, committed core team was able to provide an incredible weekend with the help of our community and partner agencies.”
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