Dragnation pageant to heat up Melbourne
The second annual Dragnation drag contest is coming to Melbourne this Friday night. Part of the Midsumma Festival, the event will see contestants from each ... The post Dragnation pageant to heat up...
View ArticleThis vote is a lot of f**king around for something that should be easy: Casey...
Donovan believes the current situation with the government's plebiscite is a complete mess. The post This vote is a lot of f**king around for something that should be easy: Casey Donovan appeared first...
View ArticleMidsumma Festival Guide 2018
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View ArticleMidsumma launches diverse and accessible 2018 program
The 2018 festival boasts over 170 events and more than half of the program is being dished up for free. The post Midsumma launches diverse and accessible 2018 program appeared first on Star Observer.
View Article‘[Trump] is trying to pretend it’s the 1950s again’: Queer pioneer Genesis...
The US-based artist is heading to Melbourne early next year for an appearance at Midsumma. The post ‘[Trump] is trying to pretend it’s the 1950s again’: Queer pioneer Genesis P-Orridge appeared first...
View ArticleRotarians to break “old white men” stereotype and march in Midsumma Pride
Donning pink vests with rainbow hearts, they will be the first Rotary Club in Australia to take part in Pride. The post Rotarians to break “old white men” stereotype and march in Midsumma Pride...
View ArticleMarriage equality made this show about a couple trapped in a sexless marriage...
"I've been known to leap through the air and grab the bouquet when it gets thrown around - and I'll tackle a bridesmaid for it" The post Marriage equality made this show about a couple trapped in a...
View ArticleMore than 100,000 people celebrate pride at Midsumma Carnival
"After such a difficult 2017 with the postal survey, Carnival provided a great opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate" The post More than 100,000 people celebrate pride at Midsumma...
View Article‘I knew people who were kicked out of the force for being gay’: former...
"The police would follow people they suspected were gay in Australia's defence force - they would go undercover at gay nightclubs and stake out a person's bedroom from their garden outside" The post ‘I...
View ArticleVictoria Police to take part in round of pride football to champion LGBTI...
"We're proud to show through a friendly game of sport a commitment to strengthening our relationship with LGBTI communities" The post Victoria Police to take part in round of pride football to champion...
View Article‘With visibility comes power’: the queer people of colour tackling racism in...
"Sometimes you feel like you have to be the poster child for all things" The post ‘With visibility comes power’: the queer people of colour tackling racism in Australia appeared first on Star Observer.
View Article‘He-Man to androgynous’: the gay and bi men redefining what it means to be masc
"When people write things online like 'masc for masc' it can make men feel they need to change themselves - I think it's important for your mental health to just be who you want to be" The post ‘He-Man...
View Article‘We’ve seen many gay bars shut their doors over the years’: Dolly Diamond on...
"With the rise of hook-up apps, it seems easier to order in nowadays than stand around all night waiting for a stuffing" The post ‘We’ve seen many gay bars shut their doors over the years’: Dolly...
View ArticleIndigenous queer youth are helping to champion visibility through drag
"Young Indigenous and queer people have alarmingly high suicide rates. This is why I feel passionate about visibility" The post Indigenous queer youth are helping to champion visibility through drag...
View ArticleQueer community leaders in Melbourne on what Pride means to them
"It was a bloody horrendous journey that we were put on by the government [last year], but we got through it. We were resilient" The post Queer community leaders in Melbourne on what Pride means to...
View ArticleMan detained by police at Melbourne Pride March after protesting Liberal float
Midsumma Festival has since reiterated its support for the right of anyone to undertake a peaceful protest. The post Man detained by police at Melbourne Pride March after protesting Liberal float...
View ArticleDrag queen and trans beautician crowned Miss Gay and Transsexual Australia
The pageant named Australia's top drag and trans beauty queens. The post Drag queen and trans beautician crowned Miss Gay and Transsexual Australia appeared first on Star Observer.
View Article‘If you’ve found the one don’t wait’: childhood sweethearts married at Pride
"The highlight of my day was hearing the words, 'I take you as my lawfully wedded wife'" The post ‘If you’ve found the one don’t wait’: childhood sweethearts married at Pride appeared first on Star...
View ArticleGretel Killeen to host this year’s Midwinta Gala in Melbourne
Last year's event saw Casey Donovan and Alfie Arcuri perform, with funds going directly towards the support and development of Midsumma artists and culture-makers. The post Gretel Killeen to host this...
View ArticleTart it up for this year’s fabulous Midsumma Bake Off fundraiser
All funds raised go towards supporting next year's Midsumma Pride March, taking place on February 3, 2019. The post Tart it up for this year’s fabulous Midsumma Bake Off fundraiser appeared first on...
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