Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Darlinghurst, New South Wales | Festival

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Locality: Darlinghurst, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9383 0900

Address: 94 Oxford St 2010 Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.mardigras.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Minus18 Queer Formal is BACK, this Saturday! They're taking it online, so all LGBTQIA+ youth can tune in safely, no matter their location. Grab your free ticket for a night of drag, DJs, live music, The Merindas, and a very special surprise guest.

24.01.2022 The queens of Chatswood! 3 drag divas show the shoppers of Chatswood Chase how to stay Covid-safe while splashing out on fashion

23.01.2022 The Beresford & Absolut are proud to present Absolut-ly Christmas! Minnie Cooper, Jacqui St. Hyde, Mynx Mascato, Troy Stone and special guest Tora Hymen are excited to bring you a Christmas Spectacular, bringing the Rockefeller Centre to the Beresford's Upstairs stage. If 2020 has not been the best for you, then this show will certainly help bring out that Christmas Cheer! ... BOOKINGS: https://tickets.merivale.com/event/absolut-ly-christmas

23.01.2022 BIG NEWS: Archie Rose Distilling Co. is the official gin partner of Mardi Gras 2021! This is the first time in Mardi Gras history that we've joined forces with an Australian spirits brand, and we're stoked that it's a Sydney-based one at that. If you're celebrating with us at the parade on March 6, you'll find Archie Rose’s fantastic gin behind all our bars, making your mission to support local a breeze. For those planning a viewing party from home, you'll want to get around the two Bottled Cocktails we've co-created with Archie Rose to mark this exciting new partnership. They launched today and are lots of fun - see them here: http://bit.ly/ArchieRoseMardiGras

23.01.2022 Just announced: DRAG BRUNCH is heading to Coogee for the first-ever BEACH BRUNCH - book a table and be treated to a whole afternoon of fierce drag superstardom!

22.01.2022 Here's another storytime with Joyce Maynge! Joyce tells us: "I chose to read 'Mirror' by Jeannie Baker as it is a beautiful text that connects a day in the lives of two boys and their families - one from inner-city Sydney, Australia and the other from a small, remote village in Morocco, North Africa. I love the message in this book that even though there are many differences between the two families, essentially we are all the same. And that the two stories mirror each other."

21.01.2022 NEWS: Japan's first permanent LGBTI centre has opened in Tokyo! The mission of Pride House Tokyo is to "raise awareness for diversity, sexual minorities and the LGBTI community, and to contribute to a society in which all people can live equally."

21.01.2022 Mardi Gras and APRA AMCOS are on the hunt for the next generation of music stars! Our second EXPRESS YOURSELF - QUEER DISCOVERY showcase is coming up in a few weeks. Applications close 5pm this Wednesday: https://apraamcos.com.au//mardi-gras-and-apra-amcos-suppo/

20.01.2022 Brisbane Pride Festival had a very colourful Fair Day on Saturday. COVID restrictions have been eased in Queensland - so this was the city's first large-scale festival event to happen since March!

20.01.2022 Tune in on Wednesday evening for this special event on the Art Gallery of New South Wales' Facebook page!

20.01.2022 Get to know Jamarz On Marz, chatting with Mitch Feltscheer at our first Express Yourself Queer Discovery showcase last Saturday. Don't miss the opportunity to perform at our January showcases applications close 5pm tomorrow via APRA AMCOS: https://apraamcos.com.au//mardi-gras-and-apra-amcos-suppo/

20.01.2022 There's so much happening, and it all kicks off in a couple of weeks!

20.01.2022 I am proud that in and in most of your gender identity does not define you as a person and is a non-issue, tweeted Petra De Sutter. I hope that my appointment as Minister and deputy PM can trigger the debate in countries where this is not yet the case. #fighttransphobia

19.01.2022 Today is World AIDS Day. #WorldAIDSDay is an opportunity to raise awareness about HIV, show solidarity with people living with HIV, and remember those we have lost to an AIDS-related illness. You can make a difference this World AIDS Day by supporting ACON’s #RedRibbon Appeal - raising funds and awareness for HIV prevention, education, care and support! Every dollar raised goes towards supporting efforts in preventing new HIV transmissions, tackling HIV stigma and supporting ...people living with HIV. This year, you can make an impact by pinning a Virtual Red Ribbon and making an online donation: www.virtualredribbon.org.au www.redribbonappeal.org.au

19.01.2022 Coming soon: When Emma's banned from taking her girlfriend to her high school Prom, some Broadway stars swoop in to give her a night to celebrate!

18.01.2022 Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated star of Juno and Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, has announced he is transgender. I love that I am trans, he says. And I love that I am queer. And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive.

18.01.2022 Let's have some HAPPY HOURS! Eastside Sydney is celebrating Surry Hills and Darlinghurst with dozens of local businesses offering special retail promotions, art exhibitions, live performances plus yummy food and drink deals Support local. Say hello to HAPPY HOURS here: https://www.happyhours.sydney/hello

17.01.2022 This Tuesday is #WorldAIDSDay. The Red Ribbon Appeal is ACON’s most important annual fundraising campaign, with all proceeds raised going towards community-led initiatives that tackle HIV stigma, prevent new HIV transmissions and support people living with HIV. You can support the Red Ribbon Appeal by pinning a virtual Red Ribbon and making a donation. Dedicate your ribbon by sending a message of solidarity, support or remembrance. Every little bit counts: www.virtualredribbon.org.au

17.01.2022 Each year we're hugely grateful to our volunteer medical team who help keep us all safe and well! We're still looking for a few more volunteers to join the medical crew for the Mardi Gras 2021 | Parade on 6 March. Find out more and sign up here: https://www.mardigras.org.au/volunteer

17.01.2022 GiveOut Day is tomorrow! 62 LGBTIQ+ organisations from around Australia have signed up to the GiveOUT Day platform - including Mardi Gras: https://giveout.org.au/sydney-mardi-gras Tune into the GiveOUT Day LIVE broadcast here on Facebook tomorrow (Friday) at 1pm and 7pm AEDT. #GiveOutDay2020

16.01.2022 How to turn your Instagram icon rainbow! Make sure your app is up to date. Go to settings, then pull down on the menu to find the Pride icon option. While you’re at it, follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sydneymardigras/

16.01.2022 Truth: "Gender diverse young people exist, and their genders are not able to be suppressed, converted or reprogrammed."

16.01.2022 The theme for #MardiGras2021 is RISE! In 2021, we'll rise together with love, passion and understanding. We rise to the challenge of being our true selves, of loving who we love, of being true to our own identities, culture and creativity. We are agents of change. When we rise to the occasion, amazing things happen.

15.01.2022 Tune in today for NAIDOC in the City online - a free celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Music, dance and discussions, streamed here from 2pm to 5pm. You can also watch it at https://city.sydney/naidoc-in-city-online #NAIDOC2020

14.01.2022 A kickin' lineup of amazing artists are now announced for QUEER NU WERK: WERK HARDER!

14.01.2022 This is #TransAwarenessWeek. Here's a look at the great work Trans Pride Australia has been doing to connect trans and gender diverse people across Australia!

13.01.2022 Our 2021 Mardi Gras festival is happening 19 February - 7 March! Event promoters and community groups are invited to create events. Visual arts, cabaret, online talks, social meets... register your event and join the festival!

13.01.2022 Register your interest to be part of this very special photoshoot for Aboriginal Project ACON.

13.01.2022 WATCH: Drag Race star Trixie Mattel and Archibald Prize finalist portrait artist Kim Leutwyler had a great chat with Benjamin Law last night at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

13.01.2022 Beautiful Thing by Jonathan Harvey is now on stage at the New Theatre for Mardi Gras! This funny, irreverent, deeply human coming-of-age story is the perfect feel-good show. It's on until 6 March: https://www.mardigras.org.au//beautiful-thing-by-jonathan- by Bob Seary.

11.01.2022 YES! Three years ago today, LOVE WON.

11.01.2022 Here's City of Sydney's guide to good eating, drinking and shopping around Surry Hills! Are your favourites on this list?

10.01.2022 Getting excited for DAY FOR NIGHT 2020: "The 13 acts on the bill represent art across a kaleidoscopic spectrum. They include insightful talks, uproarious comedy, disability-defying feats and narrative choreography. In some cases, the audience gets in on the act, as with the frenetic dance aerobic class. The best voices in the business will deliver velvety cabaret croons and diaphanous vocal soundscapes."

10.01.2022 TODAY marks the 3rd anniversary of Australia voting YES to marriage equality. It was one historic moment for LGBTIQ+ Australians as our community united to stand up for love and equality. From the first Mardi Gras to rainbow families officially being recognised, there have been so many moments on the journey to equality for LGBTIQ+ Australians. But there’s still a long way to go to creating a place where all of us are free and equal. No matter what the challenge is, together we can overcome it.

10.01.2022 NEWS: New Zealand's Prime Minister says watching 'Latter Days' - a film about a gay Mormon relationship - spurred her opposition to anti-gay 'conversion therapy'. She has now committed to banning anti-gay conversion therapy if re-elected.

07.01.2022 ANNOUNCING: Are YOU an emerging LGBTQI+ artist? Mardi Gras and APRA AMCOS are supporting the next queer music star with Express Yourself Queer Discovery!

07.01.2022 Mardi Gras members, don't forget our AGM this Saturday is on Zoom. Check your email inbox for all the details. If you can't join us, please register your proxy by 5pm today. If you have any questions, we're here to help and make sure you are heard. Email us at [email protected]. https://www.mardigras.org.au/agm

07.01.2022 Thanks Mitch and Brendan! EXPRESS YOURSELF - QUEER DISCOVERY is going LIVE on Meissa’s TikTok channel at 7pm- tune in here: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSgaVPGc/

07.01.2022 Our #MardiGras2021 Festival Guide is out on the streets now! Thank you to our friends at Star Observer for helping us print and deliver it today. You can also flip through the guide online here: https://mardigras.org.au/festival-guide

07.01.2022 The Australian Asexuality community is running Aussie Ace Week from 25-31 October, featuring a variety of online panel discussions and social events. Follow the Aussie Ace Week page for more details, and learn more about the Australian Asexuals group here: http://www.australianasexuals.com/

07.01.2022 2021 PARADE TICKET UPDATE General public tickets for the Mardi Gras 2021 | Parade are now exhausted. Mardi Gras Members can still redeem 2x complimentary tickets and purchase up to 2x additional tickets for guests. Transactions are limited to 4x tickets, and this offer is valid until the allocation is exhausted.... Under our current COVID exemption we can have an audience of 23,000 people at the SCG. We are working with the venue and NSW Health to increase the capacity if restrictions are relaxed. We'll have details about our community ticket ballot and other ways to get involved with the Parade over the coming weeks. Be the first to receive any updates on Parade tickets - sign up here: http://eepurl.com/hiKfcb

06.01.2022 We're currently seeking volunteers with strong People, HR and Leadership skills for our new People and Nominations Committee. Find out more here

04.01.2022 Yes, a Mardi Gras 78er is now a Board member of InterPride - International Association of LGBTI Pride Organizers. Congratulations Robyn Kennedy!

04.01.2022 Kaohsiung Pride in Taiwan happened this weekend, attracting around 40,000 people to the biggest events. Taiwan's keeping domestic COVID cases at zero for several months, so are able to host large-scale events, with many attendees wearing rainbow masks. The festival's theme was "We! Around You!" - with its organisers saying "we are here" and "LGBTQI people are by your side."

04.01.2022 Happy birthday, Bear Bar!

03.01.2022 Beautiful! Gay couples have taken over the #ProudBoys hashtag on Twitter, conquering hate with love

03.01.2022 Just opened at the State Library of NSW, ‘Coming Out in the 70s’ is a fascinating look at the fight for our rights, marking the 50th anniversary of the emergence of the LGBTQI+ movement in Australia. Info: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/coming-out-70s