LGBTI youth to raise awareness around youth homelessness at Melbourne’s Pride...
Despite there being no national data on LGBTI homelessness, a group of LGBTI young people plan to raise awareness around it at this year's annual Midsumma Pride March.
View ArticleBody image, ageing, and Grindr will be explored in new Midsumma play
Ageing in the gay community is rarely discussed, but a new play premiering in Melbourne for Midsumma Festival aims to do just that — as well as highlight issues around body image and dating apps.
View ArticleEnding biphobia to be a core theme at Melbourne’s Pride March
Ahead of Melbourne's annual Pride March on Sunday, community groups and activists have come together to call for an end to biphobia and discrimination against the bisexual community.
View ArticleGay men dropping their pants for a good cause
It's that time of year again, where men drop their pants at a gay bar in Melbourne and reveal the undiscovered talents of their rear ends to raise money for people living with HIV.
View ArticleInaugural Midsumma Australia Post Art Prize winners announced
Australia Post hosted its inaugural Art Prize exhibition at Midsumma Festival this year, with Matto Lucas talking home the Star Observer Prize.
View ArticleMelbourne’s Pride March sees Opposition Leader in attendance for first time
More than 190 community groups, organisations, political groups, and businesses marched along St Kilda's Fitzroy St yesterday to celebrate Pride March. While attendance numbers were similar to last...
View ArticleNational Water Polo League Pride Cup to challenge homophobia in Australian sport
Tomorrow night's inaugural National Water Polo League Pride Cup in Melbourne, a Midsumma Festival event, aims to champion inclusion and diversity in sport and has future plans to run education programs.
View ArticleLesbian sexting and stereotypes explored in new double bill
In an age of sexting and cliches, a new play for both the Midsumma and Mardi Gras festivals aims to comically explore how the lesbian community of the 1950s would've fared had sexting been an option.
View ArticleMidsumma 2016 a resounding success
THIS year’s instalment of Midsumma Festival was once again a veritable highlight of Melbourne’s summer calendar, with arguably our biggest and best festival ever. Our ...
View ArticleMidsumma Festival director Tennille Moisel resigns
After heading a successful Midsumma Festival earlier this year, festival director Tennille Moisel has decided to step down from the helm.
View ArticleLast chance to get tickets to Midwinta Ball
IT is your last chance to get tickets to the LGBTI community’s most lavish black tie fundraising event. The Midwinta Ball will feature some of ... The post Last chance to get tickets to Midwinta Ball...
View ArticleMidsumma to keep controversial partnership with News Corp
The announcement comes in light of recent concerns by members of the LGBTI community around the partnership. The post Midsumma to keep controversial partnership with News Corp appeared first on Star...
View ArticleVictorian Rabbi calls on Jewish community to support LGBTI rights
The Rabbi delivered the pro-LGBTI sermon ahead of an upcoming Jewish pride event in Melbourne. The post Victorian Rabbi calls on Jewish community to support LGBTI rights appeared first on Star Observer.
View ArticleCricket ground providing a safe space for LGBTI youth
A pride day will be held during Midsumma allowing LGBTI people to try their hand at cricket in an inclusive environment. The post Cricket ground providing a safe space for LGBTI youth appeared first on...
View ArticleMidsumma to tune into the ‘Gays of our Lives’
Four gay men will create a juicy episode on stage as part of an improvisational comedy for Midsumma Festival. The post Midsumma to tune into the ‘Gays of our Lives’ appeared first on Star Observer.
View ArticleLe Gateau Chocolat: in drag I get to distract people from the ‘taboo’
Le Gateau Chocolat has just touched down in Melbourne to belt out musical numbers with Jonny Woo for a string of shows at the Arts Centre. The post Le Gateau Chocolat: in drag I get to distract people...
View ArticleAboriginal LGBTI community to lead Melbourne’s pride march for the first time
Aboriginal elders and leaders will march to highlight the faces and voices often forgotten in Australia’s dialogue around LGBTI identities. The post Aboriginal LGBTI community to lead Melbourne’s pride...
View ArticleRainbow flags raised in St Kilda ahead of Pride March
"The pride march remains just as relevant more than two decades on in a world where the struggle for rights and visibility continues" The post Rainbow flags raised in St Kilda ahead of Pride March...
View ArticleImam calls for more multicultural and religious voices in LGBTI community
Australia's first openly-gay Imam Nur Warsame will speak on a panel about race, religion, and sexuality as part of Midsumma Festival. The post Imam calls for more multicultural and religious voices in...
View ArticleMiss Transsexual Australia crowned
The annual Miss Transsexual Australia pageant has wowed Melbourne for its ninth year as part of the Midsumma Festival. Held at the Yarraville Club over ... The post Miss Transsexual Australia crowned...
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