Category archives: Music

Hold on to your boas, babes, because MELT is back! The annual open-access festival curated by the Brisbane Powerhouse since 2015 has now solidified its place on Brisbane’s must-do calendar. What’s on the agenda? What are the tips for visitors and locals alike when coming to Brisbane for MELT? Diversity of events…

Stepping over the threshold of a queer space in Brisbane’s West End, you might expect a burst of rainbow paraphernalia, walls draped in pride flags, and floors covered in glitter; however, you come face to face with Billerwell Daye. Daye sports a ZZ Top-style beard, wears leather pants and a…

Last night, Saturday 1 March 2025, Sydney did what it does best—turned the volume up, took over the streets, and celebrated every shade of the rainbow. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade transformed Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade into a dazzling display of community, resilience, and…

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…

In the vibrant landscape of contemporary music, LGBTQIA+ musicians continue to play a pivotal role in shaping culture, challenging norms, and amplifying diverse voices. As society evolves towards greater acceptance and inclusivity, these artists make an indelible impact through their talent, creativity, and unwavering authenticity.  In 2024, amidst a backdrop…

Hundreds of thousands of revellers lined the streets of Sydney to watch the 2024 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. The iconic LGBTQIA+ Pride march is the largest in the Southern Hempisphere and is the only night time queer parade in the world. Fresh off last year’s epic World…

It’s been a rollercoaster week for the tireless team at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. with the recent Sydney wide issue of asbestos in public parks from Liverpool to the city being in the headlines all week. Alas, the City of Sydney Council has found asbestos in the grounds…

The iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 16 February to 3 March 2024, charging into our future with its biggest and boldest program in years.  Bursting at the sequined seams, the expansive Festival program celebrates the entire LGBTQIA+ community, boasting over 100 electrifying community events, dance parties, theatre and…

For a while now, Club Broadway has been doing club gigs across Australia’s eastern seaboard, and landed yesterday afternoon at the Superclub “IVY” on Sydney’s George Street as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival. I have been trying to get tickets to past events and finally scored myself a ticket…