Lauren Moss
Minister for Equality and Inclusion
Media Release
Celebrate Pride month this June
1 June 2023
The Territory events calendar is set sparkle even more this June as we join together to celebrate Pride Month.
Pride Month celebrates the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community
world-wide, with the Territory hosting a range of fun and unique events.
Event highlights include:
Sugarbag Festival 2023 is set to be a sweet hive of arts and cultural events held in Garramilla on Larrakia Country (Darwin) from 2 to 4 June. An LGBTQIA+SB led arts and cultural festival by BRG Productions and Party Passport Entertainment, the festival will feature inflatable hives, queer storytelling, street art with Sugar Babes Paint, cabaret and outdoor films. To find out more go to sugarbagfestival.com.au [https://www.sugarbagfestival.com.au/]
Palmerston Pride celebrations on 10 June include PRIDE by day at the Palmerston Library and Recreation Centre from 11am - 5pm with free activities including Rainbow Storytime, a networking event, bingo, comedy and writers workshops. The Palmerston evening event, Pride on Frances Street Party is on from 5pm - 9pm and will feature DJ C.Crater, DJ Sarah Mac and Jigsaw Collective. To register or find out more visit [https://palmerston.nt.gov.au/events]
Katherine Pride is on from 16 to 18 June with their 2023 theme ‘Small Town Proud’. Events include Drag Brunch, live music, cabaret bingo and a Family Fun Day. For more info search Katherine Pride on eventbrite.com [https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/katherine-pride-2023-2206929]
Darwin Pride 2023 will see Civic Park and Brown’s Mart come alive over the 4 day festival from 22 – 25 June. With more than 30 events including workshops, forums, cabaret, a health and wellness morning, the Pride March and a free music festival, it’s set to be one of Darwin’s biggest pride celebrations. To learn more or book go to topendpride.com.au [https://topendpride.com.au/full-2023-programme]
Quotes from Minister for Equality and Inclusion Lauren Moss:
“The Territory Labor Government stands with our LGBTQIA+SB community to increase gender equality and inclusion and we will continue to support a united and inclusive Territory for all Territorians.
“Earlier this year we supported LGBQTIA+ Territorians including Sista Girls from Galiwin’ku and Gapuwiyak to participate in Sydney WorldPride 2023, in addition to providing support for Silver Rainbow Training, workshops and Pride Marches.
“Whether you are LGBTQIA+ or an ally of the community, I encourage you to show your support by taking part in a Pride Month celebration this June.”
Quotes from Sugarbag Festival co-curator Ben Graetz:
“As a local First Nations queer man, I am so thrilled to be working with all the Sugarbag team again to bring you the very best arts and culture Darwin and the surrounds has to offer.
“This festival is about celebrating our beautifully diverse rainbow community in the Top End, but also allowing our allies and all of our community to take part and show support as well.”
Quotes from Top End Pride Deputy Chair David Toro Tole:
“This year’s theme of Darwin Pride is “Embrace Difference, Somewhere Different”. With over 30 different events across the weekend, we are amplifying individuality in one of the most unique places in regional Australia. We’re unbelievably proud to shed light on our unique LGBTQIA+ family.”
“This Pride has been carefully curated to provide an inclusive range of events for everyone. But above all, it will be a celebration with purpose. We must recognise the current challenges faced by our community, and we need the support of our rainbow family and allies more than ever. I encourage everyone to join us at Darwin Pride”
Ends
Image caption: Minister Lauren Moss with Sugarbag Festival co-curators Dion Padan and Ben Graetz and Top End Pride Deputy Chair David Toro Tole. Inflatable hive artwork by Aboriginal fashion designer Paul McCann
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