Newcastle Pride cancels Fair Day 2026 over funding gap
Newcastle Pride will not run Fair Day in 2026 because it could not secure enough sponsorship and grants.
Why it mattersNewcastle Pride's most visible event vanishes for a year. Volunteers must rebuild funding and supporters wonder if council support could have kept it running.
AustraliaNewcastle families and LGBTQ+ community members who rely on Fair Day as a major cultural event will miss the 2026 celebration as the festival searches for sustainable funding.
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