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LGBTQ+ Networking Event | Manchester Pride Special by Gaydio

Join Gaydio - the UK’s LGBTQ+ radio station – for a vibrant and unmissable LGBTQ+ networking event in Manchester City Centre! We're taking over the stylish Maldron Hotel for an evening of professional networking, community celebration, and Pride vibes ahead of one of the most exciting times in the LGBTQ+ calendar, Manchester Pride!

Whether you're a local business leader, creative freelancer, LGBTQ+ professional, or ally, this is your chance to build authentic connections, enjoy some entertainment, and celebrate diversity in business with like-minded people.

Included with your ticket:

• Fully inclusive access to a range of drinks on tap, both alcoholic and non-alcohol options available.
• Bottomless selection of tasty canapes from Maldron so you don't go home hungry!
• Charity raffle with Prizes and other activities on the evening.
• Manchester Gin Activaton
• Pride Photo Activation

Sounds Like Pride! We'll see you there...

Discover our Partners

Maldron - Venue Partner

Our fabulous venue for the evening. With two sites in the heart of Manchester, and many more across the UK, Maldron is the perfect stay for leisure and business alike!

Barclays Eagle Labs - City Partner

Barclays Eagle Labs are an entrepreneurial network supporting ambitious startups and scaleups focused on technology and innovation. We connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through our networks, support and expertise to help businesses innovate and grow. We champion inclusivity and are committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Outvertising - LGBTQ+ Association Partner

We exist to make UK marketing and advertising completely LGBTQIA+ inclusive. We do that by encouraging brands and their creative and media partners to be fully LGBTQIA+ inclusive in their workplaces, and in their communications.
We provide training and development resources to support organisations in their internal LGBTQIA+ inclusion efforts, including our LGBTQIA+ Mentoring programme. And each year our Outvertising Live Conference celebrates the very best LGBTQIA+ inclusive campaigns.

Startups Magazine - Media Partner

Startups Magazine is a publication which champions tech startups - the entrepreneurial heroes disrupting industries and the creators’ challenging norms and breaking boundaries.

Vinylfetishes Records - Supporter

Vinylfetishes is Manchester’s only queer record shop, opened in late 2024 by music-loving couple Sash & Glen. It’s a safe, inclusive space to discover and share music. With a growing, proud queer customer base, Vinylfetishes is building community, connection, and joy—one record at a time.

Octopus Energy - Supporter

Founded in 2015 Octopus Energy is now the UKs largest electricity supplier. Utilising revolutionary technology via their Kraken platform to offer innovative tariffs and make energy fair, clean and simple globally. A true champion of sustainability on a mission to build a smart, low carbon energy system. From heat pumps to electric vehicles their is nothing that will stop the green energy revolution