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Bay Pride March Boasts Spectacular Turnout
The controversy over the inaugural Bay Pride March prompted allies who ordinarily wouldn’t attend an LGBTIQA+ BB SG march to come out and show their support. Thank you to the protesters for helping the Wynnum Fringe Festival Bay Pride March achieve such a fabulous number! We hope to see you back next year helping Bay …
Meet Brisbane’s queer parenting influencers
Kat from @two.brisbane.mamas chats to QNews about their journey to having children and becoming parenting influencers on social media. Brisbane couple Kat and Kirsten Jamieson-Hardwood and their two children Gigi and Mateo have become social media sensations. Across their @two.brisbane.mamas accounts on Instagram and TikTok they have over 200,000 followers from across the world. However, …
‘New NorFUNK- Almost Summer Edition’ delivers afternoon of queer joy
New Norfolk is set to come alive this weekend, with New NorFUNK- The ALMOST Summer Edition returning to Welcome Swallow Brewery. Featuring live performances from Drag Kings and Queens as well as burlesque, DJs and food trucks- New NorFUNK is a welcoming and inclusive event for Southern Tasmania. Hosted by Barry Bothways & Gary Snow …
Poppin Out: Mary’s Poppin team to launch new queer festival in 2024
After the recent success of Marys In The Park, the team from Mary’s Poppin are bringing another queer festival to town. As part of Adelaide Fringe Festival, Poppin Out is set to transform the Old Adelaide Gaol into the ultimate queer festival venue. A Colourful, Camp & Carefree music festival for everyone, Poppin Out will …
Courtney Act to headline 2024 ChillOut Festival
ChillOut Festival has announced they will be back in 2024 with a big lineup, including headliner Courtney Act. The long-running LGBTIQ+ arts and cultural festival will return to Daylesford, Victoria from March 7-11, 2024. Daylesford and Hepburn Springs will once again turn into a rainbow wonderland for the “Boots and Bling” themed weekend. Headliner Courtney …
Karen From Finance to bring a dozen drag stars to Mardi Gras
It can be difficult to wrangle a dozen Aussie drag queens on one lineup, but hostess Karen from Finance says it’s worth it. For Sydney WorldPride this year, the Melbourne corporate queen brought a lineup of Aussie drag talents to the outdoor stage at Taronga Zoo for an inaugural drag gala. Next February, Karen will …
Sad homophobes are targeting Wynnum’s first Bay Pride
Supporters have rallied around the inaugural Bay Pride event at Wynnum on Brisbane’s bayside after it was targeted by homophobic locals who want it shut down. The Wynnum Fringe Festival is returning for its fourth year next week. The festival attracts thousands to arts and cultural events across Wynnum and Manly, half an hour from …
2024 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras program released
The 2024 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival promises an even more dazzling showcase, honouring the LGBTQIA+ community with a vast array of over 100 events. Expect glittering dance events, theatrical productions, and musical performances, all leading up to the world-famous Sydney Mardi Gras Parade. Last year marked the 45th anniversary of the festival. …
Dust off your akubra for the 2023 Canberra Bushdance
A much-loved annual event since 1984, The Canberra Bushdance is returning for another year. Held at the Yarralumla Woolshed, the Bushdance has all the ambience of a country soiree despite being located close to Canberra’s CBD. With a live bush band, the dance floor is always full as the MC leads you through all the …
Vice President Lai Ching-te marches in Taipei Pride 2023
Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te joined an estimated 180,000 marchers at Taipei Pride 2023 yesterday. Polls rank Lai Ching-te as the firm favourite to win the island nation’s 2024 presidential election. President Tsai Ing-wen also demonstrated support for the parade, posting a message via her Facebook page. “Under the umbrella of Taiwan’s democracy and freedom, …
