Universal Sydney drag competition Slay 4 Pay, the brainchild of drag queens Charisma Belle and Carmen Geddit, has been axed after six years.
Community & events
Your guide to what’s happening in Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ community. From major gatherings like Sydney Mardi Gras and Fair Day & weekly open-mic events like Clapback at Ching-a-Lings, to profiles of inspiring locals like Fairah Nuff and her drag competition win, we celebrate the people and events that make our city vibrant. Find festival previews, community funding, and opportunities to connect.
DJ Dan Murphy says his popular “I Remember House” event at the Ivy on Good Friday will be his biggest party yet with the announcement that it will now be a full venue takeover.
The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras organisation has lost its license to host the Bondi Beach Party during the Sydney Mardi Gras festival for up to five years, dealing a significant blow to the non-profit.
Poof Doof Sydney has revealed details for its final night at Arq Sydney while also announcing it will return to Kinselas for “one night only” to host its Red Rave party later this month.
Arq nightclub will host two farewell parties next weekend before it winds up its presence at the venue under its current tenant’s management.
The dates are set for the biggest LGBTQIA+ celebration Down Under to return next year.
Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan will attend the Mardi Gras after-party, Gay Sydney News has confirmed – but whether he performs might just depend on the night’s vibe.
Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day is set to make a vibrant return this Sunday, bouncing back with gusto after last year’s cancellation due to asbestos concerns.
English DJ Jax Jones has been announced as the final headliner for the FINALE closing party run by GAYM Entertainment during the Sydney Mardi Gras festival.
Australian R&B singer-songwriter Becca Hatch has joined the all-star line-up of Sydney Mardi Gras’ Blak & Deadly First Nations gala concert.