Launch Party

7 PM – STONEWALL Hotel

Free Entry

Hosted by Verushka Darling

Speakers:

Lord Major Clover Moore
Katherine Maver – board member SLGBA
Nic Parkhill – ACON CEO

Lord Major Clover Moore
Clover Moore is the first woman popularly elected Lord Mayor of Sydney and a champion for progressive policies.

As Lord Mayor, Clover has led the development and implementation of the City of Sydney’s internationally renowned long term plan – Sustainable Sydney 2030. The City is on track to meet ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse emissions and secure Sydney’s future as one of the world’s top green liveable and creative cities.

She pioneered a grassroots approach to politics, effectively side-stepping the traditional big political party way of looking at the world. By actively engaging with the community at a personal level, by listening to her constituents, and by working with integrity to represent the community’s interests in Town Hall, she has built strong community alliances to deliver substantial progressive reform.

Under her leadership, the City of Sydney has developed a global reputation for delivering award winning facilities, protecting open space, promoting design excellence, delivering new transport options, championing sustainability, supporting and encouraging creativity and initiating progressive solutions to complex city social problems.

Clover remains close to and part of the community she represents. She is fiercely independent, highly principled, and passionate about the city’s potential.

Katherine Maver
Katherine is highly respected in IBM as a person who is driven and can deliver projects without the compromise of quality.

Katherine also sits on the Board of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Association (SLGBA) as the President and chairs their Governance Committee.  The membership voted to appoint Katherine Maver, their first openly Trans Woman. This is a historic moment and is a move to ensure that the board and association is truly diverse.

Katherine is an active member of the Trans community since transitioning 25yrs ago, and she uses her standing in the corporate world to influence to effect change and continue the fight of equality in the workplace.

In 2017, Katherine also launched “The Diversity Shift” which is a public speaking and mentoring company, which sole aim is to shift the conversation around diversity from tolerance to acceptance.  In 2018, Katherine was one of the founding members of Trans Pride Australia, which promote visibility and awareness of Transgender and Gender Diverse matters in the greater community. Katherine has used her position as a leader to fight for LGBTI rights in the corporate sector

Nicolas Parkhill
ACON, CEO

Nicolas Parkhill has over 20 years’ experience in the public and community health sectors.
For the last nine years he has been the CEO of ACON, NSW’s leading health promotion organisation specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and LGBTQ health.

bentART 2019 Exhibition

Opening Night – Friday, 7th June  6:30 – 9:30 pm

Saturday, 8th June 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  – Artist Talk 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sunday, 9th June 10:00 am – 04:00 pm

Monday, 10th June  10:00 am – 2:00 pm

bentART is a not for profit organisation in the BlueMountains run by volunteers who organise an annual exhibition of LBTQI artists with over 140 artworks and professionally curated and judged.

This is our 15th year and we have raised over $10000 for prizes.
All works are for sale over the Queens Birthday weekend.

More info here https://bentart.com.au/

Calendar for Artists for Art Competitions and Exhibitions

http://calendarforartists.com/events/categories/art-competitions/

Get your Opening Night Tickets here Tickets $8 online or $10 at the door.

Tickets / Register

Australia’s first and oldest rugby league club the Newtown Jets are proud to announce another first for the sport.
On Saturday June 8, Newtown’s traditional home ground of Henson Park will host Australian rugby league’s first ever Pride and Diversity Day in support of the LGBTIQ community.

The Day aligns with the NRL’s Inclusion Framework, whereby one of the core values of rugby league is the principle that every participant, whether as a player, parent, spectator, coach, volunteer, referee or official, should respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person, regardless of their personal traits, preferences or appearance.

Newtown players will wear rainbow socks in our home game at Henson Park against Wentworthville on Saturday June 8 and with the rainbow flag painted on the field in support of the LGBTIQ community.

The theme of the day is “Everyone is Welcome”, reiterating Newtown’s history of inclusion of players and fans from all facets of society, and proudly supporting the LGBTIQ community’s contribution to the Newtown family.

Tickets for the Pride and Diversity Day match between Newtown and Wentworthville are $10 for Adults, $5 Concession and Kids under 16 enter free of charge. Kick-off is at 3.00pm.

Hollywood Hotel in conjunction with Vivid Sydney and seasoned Sydney Drag Performers presents:
“Homage to Hollywood”

Encompassing a tribute to Sydney Identity, Doris Goddard, whilst bringing a Hollywood-esque theme to the show.

Doris Goddard a long time Sydney Identity and owner of Hollywood Hotel has raised the glass ceiling for women in Sydney.
Leaving Sydney as a young female, she broke into the film industry in England, performed cabaret around the world , returned to Australia and has become one of the oldest female publicans in the State.
Over the years she has written and performed her own music, and been published also.
This event is an ode to these original compositions and incorporates leading drag figures from Sydney.

Featuring resident showgirls Suzie St James & Connie Cartier hosting a variety of Cabaret, Comedy, impersonations and an array of special guest artists including resident DJ Miss Victoria Anthony. Culminating in a special finale Featuring the iconic legend, Carlotta.

Follow Suzie & Connie from Little Rock (aka Jane Russel and Marilyn Monroe ) to the Streets of Rio with a Kids from Fame classic “Carnival” – Madonna Vogue and the Priscilla highlight “I love the Nightlife”, the show is a mixture of Hollywood, Vegas and the amazing Sydney Drag Scene. Connie and I will have a meet and great moment on stage with our special guest performers during the show and take the audience down memory lane.

With costuming of sequin, feathers, organza and of course a lot of bling.
The room will be dressed as an old style cabaret room with images of various stars and artists hanging on the walls amongst velvet curtains to give the feel of an intimate cabaret room and of course pictures of the Lady we dedicate this show to, the Amazing Doris Godard the Owner of The Hollywood Hotel.
We will share some of Doris’s amazing life as a Singer and Performer so the audience get to know what an amazing career and life she has had.

Shows start at 8pm and 10pm

$20

Tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/homage-to-hollywood-tickets-60392336103

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THICK ‘N’ JUICY returns on Queen’s Birthday Weekend for another massive party at the Burdekin with hundreds of hunky men ready to slay the throne!

HIGHLIGHTS
🔥 High-Profile DJs
🔥 Amazing Performers
🔥 Sexy GoGo Dancers
🔥 Incredible Lighting

THICK ‘N’ JUICY Sydney
Queen’s Birthday Weekend
Sunday 9th June
5pm-12am @ Burdekin

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

THICK ‘N’ JUICY parties are home to a big family of super sexy men and their LGBTIQ+ friends.
Everyone is welcome in our home!

SPECIAL 35 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT

No Longer Criminals: Remembering the Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in NSW
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This year marks the 35th anniversary of the legislation of male same-sex activity in New South Wales. This landmark in the legalisation of male same-sex activity received assent on 8th June 1984. The achievement of this reform was far from easy and took enormous effort, strategic thinking and great courage on the part of LGBTIQ advocates. In a panel, advocates intimately involved in LGBTIQ rights and reform will discuss the struggle for reform, the community networks that proved so important and the relationships with government that mattered.

They will reflect on the meaning of this achievement. Did the gay community change in the aftermath of decriminalisation? Thirty-five years later, what lessons can we learn from this activism? How can we best remember the individuals who drove such a momentous reform and made male homosexuality legal across New South Wales?

**Where**
University of Technology, Building 10, Level 5, Room 580.
Building 10 is the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences building — the old Fairfax/SMH building — just off Broadway across from Central Park. Once inside take the lift to level 5 and cross the bridge in the atrium to Room 580.

**Time**
Arrival from 6:15PM for a 6:30PM start.

More detail on speakers to come.

Photo credit: Robert French

PRIDE WINE TASTING

Join the  community at the legendary Stonewall Hotel’s DIVA Bar on 13th June at 6.30pm for an exclusive wine tasting by Robert Oatley Wines.

An official Stonewall Hotel and Darlo Darlings Pride Festival 2019 event.

Enjoy complimentary cheese and go into the draw to win a lucky door prize.
All funds raised go directly to help our homeless and marginalised community via Rough Edges Cafe for the homeless.

SOLD OUT

Trans Glamore is a night to celebrate transgender performers & friends.

Launched in August 2017, Trans Glamore is held every month upstairs at the Columbian Hotel on Oxford Street, Sydney.

Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun with a new line-up of amazing performers to entertain you each month!

Hosted by the fabulous Victoria Anthony, proud trans showgirl and Diva award winning DJ of the Year!

Come join Victoria and her fabulous guests to celebrate the transgender community.

And hey… you never know who you might meet on the dancefloor!

Free Entry from 8PM June 13th 2019.

Mama Mia! Your favourite swimsuit superstars are back, and this time our names are up in lights on Broadway!

Hosted by Portia Turbo and Maxi Shield

Our world famous Trivia Night returns for another year, and this June we are doubling the fun over TWO Wicked nights. So grab your Hairspray, put on your Kinky Boots and see if your team are the Beauties or the Beasts!

Chicago ahead and save the date in your diary, invite your friends and get ready for an incredible night of hilarity, tomfoolery and the occasional asking of questions! Be there or be (Times) Square!

Tickets priced at $35 per person + booking fee, sold exclusively in tables of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12.

PS – Your generous support helps keep the Sydney Stingers running. Not only will you help us represent Sydney at IGLA New York, but your contribution goes towards coaching, pool hire and equipment costs to benefit all of our members throughout the year.

The Official MADAME X Release Party is on at Madonna Bar Friday June 14th.

Lots of Giveaways on the night plus Drag Shows by Madani, Indi Pedant, Deborah Hairy & Bella Rose!

Get Dressed up in your favourite Madonna Era and Dance to Non-Stop Madonna Music All Night Long.
We are the biggest & the best Madonna party in Australia so experience the fun!

Tickets Link: (please use this link below only)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madame-x-official-album-release-madonna-bar-sydney-tickets-60516162471?aff=Pride

Early Bird Price – $10

Door Price – $30

Mama Mia! Your favourite swimsuit superstars are back, and this time our names are up in lights on Broadway!

Hosted by Portia Turbo and Maxi Shield

Our world famous Trivia Night returns for another year, and this June we are doubling the fun over TWO Wicked nights. So grab your Hairspray, put on your Kinky Boots and see if your team are the Beauties or the Beasts!

Chicago ahead and save the date in your diary, invite your friends and get ready for an incredible night of hilarity, tomfoolery and the occasional asking of questions! Be there or be (Times) Square!

Tickets priced at $35 per person + booking fee, sold exclusively in tables of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12.

PS – Your generous support helps keep the Sydney Stingers running. Not only will you help us represent Sydney at IGLA New York, but your contribution goes towards coaching, pool hire and equipment costs to benefit all of our members throughout the year.

Hollywood Hotel in conjunction with Vivid Sydney and seasoned Sydney Drag Performers presents:
“Homage to Hollywood”

Encompassing a tribute to Sydney Identity, Doris Goddard, whilst bringing a Hollywood-esque theme to the show.

Doris Goddard a long time Sydney Identity and owner of Hollywood Hotel has raised the glass ceiling for women in Sydney.
Leaving Sydney as a young female, she broke into the film industry in England, performed cabaret around the world , returned to Australia and has become one of the oldest female publicans in the State.
Over the years she has written and performed her own music, and been published also.
This event is an ode to these original compositions and incorporates leading drag figures from Sydney.

Featuring resident showgirls Suzie St James & Connie Cartier hosting a variety of Cabaret, Comedy, impersonations and an array of special guest artists including resident DJ Miss Victoria Anthony. Culminating in a special finale Featuring the iconic legend, Carlotta.

Follow Suzie & Connie from Little Rock (aka Jane Russel and Marilyn Monroe ) to the Streets of Rio with a Kids from Fame classic “Carnival” – Madonna Vogue and the Priscilla highlight “I love the Nightlife”, the show is a mixture of Hollywood, Vegas and the amazing Sydney Drag Scene. Connie and I will have a meet and great moment on stage with our special guest performers during the show and take the audience down memory lane.

With costuming of sequin, feathers, organza and of course a lot of bling.
The room will be dressed as an old style cabaret room with images of various stars and artists hanging on the walls amongst velvet curtains to give the feel of an intimate cabaret room and of course pictures of the Lady we dedicate this show to, the Amazing Doris Godard the Owner of The Hollywood Hotel.
We will share some of Doris’s amazing life as a Singer and Performer so the audience get to know what an amazing career and life she has had.

Shows start at 8pm and 10pm

$20

Tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/homage-to-hollywood-tickets-60392336103

Rugger Bugger 2019: Locker Room

The Sydney Convicts, with Decoda Secret, are back in 2019 with our most revealing Rugger Bugger show yet!

Ever wondered what goes on in the Convicts locker room? Wonder no more.
For one night only, we take you behind the scenes and show you how the Convicts get ready to play.

Your tickets grant you access to the Sydney Convicts Locker Room, complete with an exclusive show by the electric Decoda Secret, a one-off superstar performance from our Convict Drag Queens, a naughty teaser to get you pumped for the Grand Finale where 30 brand new Convicts bare all.

We are back this year at Universal nightclub and we are eager to show off our new players to all of our fans and supporters.

Special thanks to Markham Lane for creating the images of our lovely players. https://markhamimages.com/

Monday 17th June

Bon Voyage Party – Community Cruise to Dark Mofo

Diva Bar 18:30 to 20:00

A gathering of the cruisers attending the Community Cruise to Dark Mofo in Hobart, with dinner after.

Cruise Details:
Tuesday 19th June to Monday 24th June

Community Cruise to Dark Mofo

Onboard P&O Pacific Explorer

Community, Connection, Culture and Cruising

A fun, friendly community gathering and networking event onboard the special P&O cruise from Sydney to Hobart for the Dark Mofo Festival.
Take a 6-night cruise to the Dark Side and celebrate the winter solstice, with food, film, music, art, light and dark delights.
A hosted LGBT+ group onboard Pacific Explorer, means you get to enjoy all the standard P&O cruise offerings whilst traveling with a group of fabulous like-minded people. Enjoy a variety of social programs with group activities, educational events and gatherings onboard Pacific Explorer during the cruise.
See https://pointsofdifference.com/cruises/dark-mofo-2019/ for more information and to wait list for 2020