Author archives: Robert Manser

Hungary’s new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has cleared the way for Budapest Pride to return after last year’s controversial ban under the government of former leader Viktor Orbán. The 31st Budapest Pride March is scheduled to take place on 27 June, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to…

Nepal has created its first government ministry for sexual and gender minorities. Prime Minister Balendra Shah announced the new Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security during a government restructure this month. The ministry will deliver programmes for women, children, LGBTQIA+ people and disadvantaged communities. The…

A popular LGBTQIA+ venue in Brisbane has become the target of a suspected homophobic attack, sparking community outrage and a wave of public support. The West End bar Come To Daddy was targeted on the night of April 28, when individuals allegedly set fire to rainbow bunting displayed outside the…

If you’re after a fresh hit of sketch comedy, Urzila on ABC iview is an absolute standout. Bold, chaotic, and genuinely laugh-out-loud in a way that feels both nostalgic and completely new. Fronted by the razor-sharp Urzila Carlson, the show cleverly blends live stand-up with over-the-top sketches, creating a fast-paced,…

The 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras features a diverse theatre lineup, with highlights including: The Normal Heart at the Opera House, Big Gay Entree at Factory Theatre, and The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin at Belvoir St Theatre. Other key events include La Ronde at The Grand Electric, Laugh Out Proud at Enmore Theatre, and exclusive Queer Backstage Tours at…

Eurovision Connects 2 is a timely reminder of what Eurovision can do when it transcends politics and focuses on glitter and competition: unite people through music for a greater cause. Bringing together fan-favourite Eurovision artists and contributors from across the contest’s long and varied history, the album channels the joy, camp,…

Mardi Gras returns this February and March, celebrating ECSTATICA – a season of vibrant, joyful, and defiant queer energy. From the femme fire of Ultra Violet with DJs Sveta Gilerman and Jess Hill at City Recital Hall to trans and gender diverse joy at Black Cherry by Mother Kianna Louboutin Oricci at the National Art School,…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob’s Wild World (@robs_wild_world) If you’ve ever had your heart cracked open, stitched it back together, and somehow come out wiser on the other side, Lily Allen’s new album will feel like she wrote your diary into lyrics. Her latest record is a…

MELT FESTIVAL – October 24, 2025 Brisbane Convention Centre On a warm October night in Brisbane, the incomparable Bernadette Peters took to the stage at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for the city’s annual queer arts festival, Melt, and delivered something far greater than a concert. What unfolded was…

Following the electrifying announcement last week that global superstar Kesha will headline the inaugural Mighty Hoopla Sydney on Saturday, February 21 in 2026 on famous Bondi Beach, the UK’s iconic celebration of pop and queer culture has just dropped its second wave of performing artists — and the lineup is nothing short of fabulous. Joining the party…