Kylie Minogue to open Sydney World Pride.
0 Comments on Kylie Minogue to open Sydney World Pride. Today, global superstar and queer icon, Kylie Minogue confirmed via her instagram that she will indeed be headlining the Opening Concert of Sydney World Pride 2023 in Sydney. A long time supporter, and performer at Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, Kylie took to the social networking platform to announce…
Sydney World Pride announce scholarship program.
0 Comments on Sydney World Pride announce scholarship program. Sydney World Pride wants to make sure that LGBTQIA+ people from around the world can attend the Sydney WorldPride Human Rights Conference, regardless of their financial circumstances. The organisation knows that for some people, especially those working to support grassroots community organisations, the cost of tickets, airfares and accommodation can…
LGBTQIA+ community turns out to remember Australian Service People despite threats.
0 Comments on LGBTQIA+ community turns out to remember Australian Service People despite threats. Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance was supposed to light up in Rainbow colours tonight to show support for Australia’s LGBTQIA+ Service Personnel, but due to staff members receiving threats of violence, the lighting will not proceed, however after our call out to the community, the shrine was attended by people from…
Sydney Marks the 44th anniversary of Mardi Gras by inviting the World to Sydney World Pride 2023 with human pride progress flag.
0 Comments on Sydney Marks the 44th anniversary of Mardi Gras by inviting the World to Sydney World Pride 2023 with human pride progress flag. Nearly 1,000 Sydneysiders have created a giant human Progress Flag on the steps of the Sydney Opera House The colourful display marks the 44th anniversary of the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and sends a message of welcome to the world as Sydney, Australia gears up to host WorldPride in 2023, with the…
Bangkok holds first Pride parade since 2006
0 Comments on Bangkok holds first Pride parade since 2006 Bangkok saw an explosion of glamour, gilt, and glitter Sunday as the country’s LGBTQ community celebrated their first Pride parade in almost 16 years — but attendees warned true equality was still distant. Bangkok’s “Naruemit Pride 2022” — Naruemit means “creation” in Thai — was organised by a coalition of…
Mardi Gras launches new podcast series
0 Comments on Mardi Gras launches new podcast series Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, in collaboration with JOY94.9, announce Queer Thinking, a new podcast series launching on Tuesday 7 June 2022. Hosted by trans non-binary JOY94.9 Presenter Triana Butler (she/them), the Queer Thinking podcast unpacks queer identity and explores all the things that make the LGBTQIA+ community unique, connected and creative. From the heartfelt to the…
Disney springs back into Pride in time for Pride month
0 Comments on Disney springs back into Pride in time for Pride month The Disney corporation has been under heavy scrutiny this year after its reaction to Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill has been put on blast by both the LGBTQ community and bigots. Switching gears to better support its LGBTQ employees and fans it has prompted American conservatives to troll Disney for…
UK Pride is now official currency! #minted
2 Comments on UK Pride is now official currency! #minted It’s definitely the year for Queens in the UK! Not only for Her Majesty’s 70 year reign celebrations, but London Pride is the first ever LGBTQIA+ icon to be included on the currency of the country. The Royal Mint has revealed a new 50p coin to mark the 50th anniversary of the UK Pride…
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Awards nominees announced for 2022.
0 Comments on Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival Awards nominees announced for 2022. Every year the Mardi Gras Awards recognise excellence, honouring our volunteers and community groups who go above and beyond to make the Festival extra special.The 2022 nominees are: Fair Day Awards Best Stall· Aspect – Autism Spectrum Australia· Spunky Bruiser· Wigged Out Best Sports Stall · Sydney Front Runners · Sydney Spectors·…
Gold Coast Pride postpones Pride Beach March and Fair Day due to weather forecast.
0 Comments on Gold Coast Pride postpones Pride Beach March and Fair Day due to weather forecast. The organisers of the Pride celebrations on the world famous Gold Coast in Queensland Australia have postponed tomorrows Parade and Fair Day due to a weather forecast, that has seen historic flooding across SE Queensland and Northern NSW, which has been declared a national emergency. The Pride celebrations went inside…