The Liberation Pride Pageant Crowns New POC Drag Superstar at Aviva Studios, Manchester

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PART OF SCENE Festival 2026
CityCo & Manchester BID

The Liberation Pride Pageant Crowns New POC Drag Superstar

ManchesterAviva Studios
Thursday 27th August 2026

About this shoot

The Liberation Pride Pageant at Aviva Studios marked the bold evolution of Black Pride MCR, spotlighting emerging People of Colour drag talent in a fiercely competitive runway showdown. Curated by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE and co-hosted by Darren Pritchard, the guest list-only event blended artistry with activism, crowned by judges Black Peppa, Beyoncé Holes, and Gavin Douglas.

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CityCo & Manchester BID

About This Shoot

BRAND

Ghetto Fabulous opens in a new window

DRAG QUEEN

Coco Cannelli opens in a new window(Tagged in 17 photos)
Melanin Monreo opens in a new window(Tagged in 6 photos)
Tequila Thirst opens in a new window(Tagged in 12 photos)
Unknown Amazon opens in a new window(Tagged in 9 photos)

HOST

Rikki Beadle-Blair opens in a new window(Tagged in 4 photos)

PANEL GUEST

Beyoncé Holes opens in a new window(Tagged in 1 photo)
Black Peppa opens in a new window(Tagged in 2 photos)
Darren Pritchard opens in a new window(Tagged in 1 photo)
Gavin Douglas opens in a new window(Tagged in 2 photos)

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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