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Brisbane Pride Festival postpones this weekend’s Rally, March and Fair Day
Brisbane Pride Festival has called off this weekend’s Rally, March and Fair Day events, as Covid-19 restrictions tighten across Brisbane and Queensland’s southeast. The annual events were scheduled for this Saturday (October 2) from 10am in Fortitude Valley and New Farm. However the Queensland government announced on Thursday morning COVID-19 restrictions would tighten from 4pm. …
Pride and QPS responses re police not marching in uniform
Brisbane Pride has requested that Police officers not march in uniform at this year’s Pride Rally and March. QNews asked Brisbane Pride and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) about the decision. The Brisbane Pride committee said in a statement that they intended the request on uniforms “as an invitation to the Queensland Police Service to …
Katie Noonan and band to headline Brisbane Pride Fair Day
Five-time ARIA winner Katie Noonan will headline Brisbane Pride Fair Day on Saturday 2 October. Brisbane Pride Entertainment Director Harry K said the legendary singer will head an entertainment line-up spread over three stages. Brisbane Pride Fair Day takes place in New Farm Park following the Pride Rally and March. The rally begins at 10 …
Brisbane Pride Festival shares the pride across Queensland this year
Brisbane Pride President Bec Johnson has welcomed Queenslanders to this year’s Brisbane Pride Festival, with events across the state in September and October. “This year’s theme is Visible, Connected, Proud,” Johnson explained, launching the Brisbane Pride Festival on September 2. “The theme speaks to the fundamental rights of all LGBTIQ+ Queenslanders to live safe, well-connected …
Brisbane Pride Fair Day 2021 – stall holder applications
Brisbane Pride Fair Day — the biggest day on the Queensland LGBTIQ+ calendar — rolls around on Saturday 2 October. Brisbane Pride is now accepting expressions of interest from potential Stallholders who would like to participate in the day. In 2020, Brisbane Pride Fair Day became the first Australian LGBTIQ+ to go ahead following the …
LGBTIQ community dances with joy at historic Brisbane Pride Fair Day
Large crowds have gathered to celebrate at Brisbane Pride Festival’s Fair Day event, in an incredible first for Australia and one of just a few events of its kind in the world since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Festival organisers expected around 4,000 patrons to gather to celebrate in New Farm Park on Saturday (November 28), …
Spanish gay rom-com Smiley makes Brisbane stage debut
Spanish gay romantic comedy Smiley will transport audiences to Barcelona during its Australian debut in Brisbane this week. The new local adaptation keeps the Spanish setting and follows Alex (Sergio Torres, above left) and Bruno (Matt Young) who only have one thing in common – they’re both gay men. However an invisible thread of destiny …
Brisbane Pride Festival kicks off as Pride Month celebrations begin
In 2020, life changed in ways we never thought imaginable due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However Brisbane Pride took up the challenge to ensure our communities continue to shine during these difficult days. Pride President Bec Johnson (pictured above) and committee members officially launched the 2020 festival and celebrated the start of Brisbane’s Pride Month …