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The 48th Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras launches today under the 2026 theme ECSTATICA, transforming Sydney into a global stage for queer celebration over the next 20 days. This evening, the Progress Pride Flag will rise above Sydney Town Hall to mark the official start of Australia’s largest…

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will return on Saturday 28 February 2026, with more than 10,000 marchers and over 160 floats set to transform inner Sydney into one of the world’s largest celebrations of queer identity, visibility and expression. The Parade will unfold as a night of…

Photos: Davey Lee Midsumma Carnival anchors the opening weekend every year, launching the three-week Festival with a full-park takeover. In 2026 we’re back from 11am till late on Sunday 18 January in Alexandra Gardens, beside the Yarra River on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD.

From breakout artist to global sensation, multi-talented drummer, singer, songwriter and producer G Flip is a force like no other. Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce that G Flip will return to Australia with the Dream Ride Tour this February and March, bringing their explosive live show to fans in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaideand Perth. ​  “I am so excited to be coming…

Over 150 artists have been announced over the festivals signature events, from the Mardi Gras Party to the dazzling return of Fair Day. Adding to the excitement, this year welcomes a brand-new dance party, Club Gras Presented by Absolut X, taking over ivy in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. For those who want to…

Thanks to Universal, we took to the yellow brick road in Oz for a special behind-the-scenes of the world premiere of WICKED (Part 1). https://youtu.be/mdasNvbrFhI

Prepare for a vibrant explosion of colour and creativity as Central Coast, NSW, comes alive with its fourth annual Coastal Twist Festival. Running from October 1st to the crowning jewel “Coastie Carnie Fair Day” on October 6th.  Already entrenched as a unique quirky, kitsch Australiana festival blossoming across 6 days with 11 events, this…

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival will return to Sydney from 14 February – 2 March 2025, ready to bedazzle the emerald city with a celebration of pride and diversity. FREE TO BE will be the central theme for 2025 festivities. 2025 will be the festival’s 47th year, and…

Title: HIDING HIMAuthor: Adam Hattan Published by: The Hattan Company Ltd Published Date: July 2, 2024 Purchase:  www.adamhattan.com Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 270 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1916089747 Reviewer: Rob Manser (@Robs_Wild_World) Although this book is marketed as a young adult read, the story will resonate with older audiences too, who, until…

The 71st Sydney Film Festival tonight awarded the prestigious Sydney Film Prize to Italian filmmaker Paola Cortellesi for her film There’s Still Tomorrow, a moving, empowering melodrama about an industrious woman in post-WWII Rome. Cortellesi directs and stars in the film, which became a box office phenomenon in Italy, outperforming the likes of Barbie and Oppenheimer. The winner…