'We are heartbroken': Greater Manchester street party postponed after police 'reject' license
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA much-loved street party scheduled to take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend has been postponed. Party for the People III, a free music event, was due to be held in Withington and hosted by Cafe Blah and the vegan ice cream bar Ice Shack, but has been postponed by organisers due to 'numerous setbacks'.
Those behind the annual event said in an update that its 'temporary events license' was 'rejected' by Greater Manchester Police due to resource around Manchester Pride.
Speaking to the parties involved, The Manchester Evening News understands that the temporary events notice needed for the event to go ahead was filed too late and organisers are now looking to reschedule to a later date. READ MORE: Beloved Northern Quarter bar to close permanently as owners announce 'emotional' decision The inaugural Party for the People in 2021 was held along with Alphaville to coincide with Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, where the council offered road closure permits to those wishing to hold an event.
It proved to be such a success, the party returned last year as a joint venture with Gathering Speed. This year's event would have seen bands including Yossari Baby and YAANG appearing on bank holiday Sunday (25 August).
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