Melbourne Pride Takes Over Melbourne’s Iconic Gertrude and Smith Streets

Melbourne Pride, a Victorian State Government initiative delivered by Australia’s LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience, Midsumma, will take place this Sunday (13 February) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Victoria.

The incredible one-day festival will honour the courage and resilience of Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ community  with a celebration of community, highlighting a stellar collection of live performances, music, circus, keynote speakers, activities, community stalls and interactive demonstrations.

Melbourne’s iconic Gertrude and Smith Streets will be transformed into a huge street party – with a sensational line-up across two stages, featuring live performances from Yorta Yorta woman, composer and educator, Deborah Cheetham; Australian electronic musician, Alice Ivy; singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Vetta Borne; Australian newcomer, KYVA; multi-award-winning cabaret company, YUMMY; art experience creators, All The Queens Men; multi-disciplinary artist and musician, Kira Puru; two of Australia’s hottest award-winning drag DJ duo, Jawbreakers; the quintessential cabaret performer, Reuben Kaye; and headlining the event will be neo-soul pop duo, Electric Fields.

Below is a snapshot of Melbourne Pride across the state:

• Video installation featuring the reflections of central Victorian LGBTQIA+ community members on what Pride means to them – Self (ie) Pride – 24 JAN – 16 FEB, Maryborough, Newstead, Maldon, Castlemaine, Inglewood, Heathcote, and Bendigo
• Original artwork of verbatim theatre – Thrive: Queer Voices: Out Loud – 8 FEB, Castlemaine
• Photography series celebrating lived experiences in regional Victoria – Camp – 13 FEB, Melbourne
• Video exhibit of diverse LGBTIQA+ locals who have led the way – Proudly Here – 13 FEB, Ballarat

There will also be a livestream of Melbourne Pride on Midsumma’s Facebook and YouTube, capturing the event for remote viewers. The livestream will showcase digital performances and interviews, as well as give viewers a glimpse of what is happening on the day at the festival.

Season Details

Venue: Gertrude Street Precinct, Gertrude St / Smith St, Fitzroy VIC
Date: 13 Feb 2022

For more information click HERE