Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle has been forced to cancel her performance at Manchester Village Pride this weekend due to illness. Organisers have confirmed that Irish 90s pop group B*Witched will step in to cover her closing night slot on the Friday main stage.
Illness forces cancellation
In a statement shared by Manchester Village Pride organisers, the singer's team said: “Nadine is so sorry to have to step out of Manchester Village Pride this year. It was her very first Pride many years ago and she loves getting to spend time with you all.
“Nadine's voice has been under the weather and she only wants to give [the] absolute best to you all, which sadly won't be possible this weekend as she needs time to rest and recuperate.
“We hate to do it so near the day. Nadine was really hoping she was going to be well enough and hopes she can see you all in Manchester for Pride again soon. Thank you for being so kind and understanding and we hope you have a wonderful weekend.”
B*Witched to headline Friday
Manchester Village Pride announced that B*Witched, known for hits like C’est La Vie and Blame It On The Weatherman, will now perform on Friday night (August 28). In a statement, Manchester Village Pride bosses said: “We know how excited many of you were for a massive hit of 2000s pop nostalgia, and we promised you a party. We’ve been working around the clock, and we are beyond thrilled to announce that pop royalty B*WITCHED are stepping in at the eleventh hour!
“From “C’est La Vie” to “Rollercoaster”, get your double denim ready because they are bringing the ultimate 90s/00s girl-group energy to the main stage. Let’s give them a massive Manchester welcome. We can’t wait to see you in the Village!”
B*Witched responded on social media: “Can’t wait to see you guys. Wishing @nadinecoyle a speedy recovery.”
Event details and other performers
The event, which is the first Manchester Village Pride, will run from Friday (August 28) over the Bank Holiday weekend, concluding with the Candlelight Vigil on Monday evening. It was created after the voluntary liquidation of the company behind Manchester Pride, with a new Community Interest Company set up to protect the event's future.
Other performers across the weekend include Danny Beard, Freemasons and Katherine Ellis, Lola Lasagne, Kate Nash, DJ Sammy, Cascada, Gareth Gates, DJ Paulette, Misha B, Michael Marouli, Ghetto Fabulous, and Adam Rickitt.
