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Victoria's Pride 2024 by Suzanne Balding
Victoria's Pride 2025 Artist Information
In partnership with the Victorian State Government @vicgovdffh, Midsumma Festival proudly delivers Victoria’s Pride, a state-wide celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities. Running from November to February, the festivities culminate in a vibrant street party on Sunday 9 February 2025 in Naarm/Melbourne’s iconic Gertrude and Smith Street precinct.
Headliner: Chela et Cetera [she/her]
Chelsea Wheatley is a Filipino/Australian artist, musician, songwriter, producer, and filmmaker originally from Fremantle, WA. Her family relocated to Melbourne, Victoria when she was 15. She then taught herself how to play bass guitar so she could start a femme punk pop band with her highschool best friends. They toured Australia extensively for 3 years. Some time thereafter 'Chela' (a long-standing nickname) was born, self-releasing her first single ‘Plastic Gun’, co-produced with Ben Ely (Regurgitator) and receiving airplay on Australian national radio. In 2014 Chela performed at SXSW and Coachella and has since supported Classixx, The Presets, The Preatures, San Cisco, Client Liaison and MIKA on tour.
As well as gaining 20million+ streams on her own releases, she has also collaborated with several musical entities, including Goldroom, Clubfeet, electronic heavyweight Damian Lazarus, queer pop-punk cult hero Seth Bogart alongside Kathleen Hanna and Tavi Gevinson, and NYC's Gus Dapperton.
Image: Rahnee Bliss
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2Joocee
2Joocee is more than just a performer; they’re a beacon of joy and authenticity in the queer and First Nations communities. Our beloved Vic NAIDOC Pride recipient of 2023 has danced, sung, and hosted their way into our hearts, all while staying true to their roots and rocking those curves with pride. From Broome to the bustling city, they’re living their big-city dreams on the beautiful lands of the Kulin Nation, proving that no dream is too big and no stage too bright.
Image: Tobias Titz
Aubrey Haive (she/her)
Oh behave, it's your favourite lockdown queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2, Aubrey Haive! Starting her drag journey in Melbourne/Naarm, she's a time travelling dream doll with moves that make you say "fag'edelic baby!". She also puts the 'Grr' in singer baby, with the voice of an angel, as she combines her theatre background with her drag to create campy and inventive performances you won't forget. Aubrey is known for her fashionable looks that give you a sense of nostalgia, transporting you to another world.
Aysha Buffet (she/her)
Aysha Buffet is a fabulous foodie Queen, serving the children love, entertainment and literal food! Hailing from Naarm by way of the provinces of Philippines, she is constantly serving high fashion, high-drama performance and reads that are both funny and too real. Whether she's hosting at your local watering hole, creating chaos on stage at a music festival or sitting in the corner at KFC eating a 3-piece feed, her love for food, fashion and her community is endless.
Image: Megan Harding
Bec Sandridge [she/her]
With a unique, angular and commanding stage presence, Bec Sandridge has toured the UK and Europe, lived in Scotland and toured across every state and territory of Australia, having played numerous festivals including Groovin’ The Moo, World Pride 2023, The Hills Are Alive, Big Pineapple, Mountain Sounds and Falls festival. Driven by shuffling drums and hooky guitars reminiscent of the late 70s and laden with Sandridge’s unmistakable voice, her single ‘Cost Of Love’ is without question, a testament to Sandridge’s ability to write a sophisticated and unforgettable pop-banger. Bec was the winner of Triple J Unearthed’s Yours and Owls Festival and was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition judged by Dua Lipa, Chris Martin of Coldplay and Tom Waits.
Daddy Charles
He’s been called a “Walking red flag”, but Daddy would like it known that he prefers the term “sexy”. Fresh off a decade on Ngunnawal land, this cheeky English lad is back in Naarm and here to remind us why he might just be Australia’s favourite f**kboi. Charles is the man bun wearing, tattooed, bi- lingual fantasy of ya long forgotten dreams. You, and your therapist, may wonder what the grip Daddy has on you really is. The gateway to gayness whoever you may be, just say please.
Charlie has been dancing across international stages for two decades and is here to bring their unique flavour of entertainment, thirstiness and comedy to the stage. Let’s get rid of shame, Queer desire is magical.
Dandrogyny [they/them]
DANDROGYNY is a physical theatre practitioner, dancer, maker, performance artist, educator and graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts. Cat-walking the fine-eyeliner of the pop cultural and political, Daniel’s work can be defined as creatively chaotic and cathartic, often outing itself as homo-erratic. Performance highlights include; ABC’s - You Can’t Ask That, Melbourne Festival, Broken Heel, Liveworks, Shelley Lasica, Deanne Butterworth, Joel Bray Dance, Dance Massive, Chunky Move, Warrnambool Art Gallery, Bollywood, SWAY & Kylie Minogue. Inclusion and community are at the forefront of their practise, as they currently create performance work NED KYLIE.
Image: Evan M.A
Disco Rodeo Boot Scooting
Ever wanted to join a cult but couldn't find the right one? Well look no further! Disco Rodeo Boot Scooting are Kitty and Lu, partners in scooting and life. They run fun, inclusive, big hick energy-filled classes every Wednesday night in Thornbury and Thursday in Footscray, with regular Hoedowns to boot. They dance to a blend of country, disco and all the guilty pop pleasures your heart, not so secretly desires. Everybody is welcome, zero experience Ever required.
Dizzy Days
Brimming with energy, passion, and heat, Dizzy Days has ignited the scene with their disco-dance pop anthems that have been resonating with young and old fan bases alike. This fiery four-piece band crafts a unique sound that stands out from their contemporaries and artists surrounding them alike. Lead vocalist Aisling O’Byrne, with an electric stage presence and soulful wit, leads the charge. Flanked by the mesmerizing bass lines of Bridgette Dabinett, the sparkling guitar riffs of EJ Carey, and the energetic drums of Mikaela Swan, making them an unstoppable force. In the past year, Dizzy Days have honed unforgettable live performances, sharing stages with notable acts like Benee, Royel Otis, Vacations, and Sunroom. They are masters of crowd energy, turning every show into a memorable celebration.
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DJ Tinika [she/her]
Dedicated to amplifying underground sounds in Australia, Tinika is more than just a DJ and producer; she's a sonic storyteller, a radio presenter, event curator and educator who brings her unique experiences and influences to the forefront of her artistry inspired by the likes of bass driven percussive rhythms, drum laden cuts, and the rich musical tapestry of the Afro Diaspora.
Enoki (they/them)
ENOKi is a proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta multimedia artist based on Wurundjeri Country (Melbourne). In their practice they explore Blakness and Queerness with bright vibrant colours inspired by pop art and native flora.
ENOKi’s previous work includes the First People’s RISING art tram “My Aunty Once Told Me” (Routes 58 & 59) and Apple’s 2023 World Pride Campaign. They also contributed to 'Solid Lines', a Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (2022) sponsored report on fostering First Nations involvement in the design and commercial art industries.
FAFSWAG
FAFSWAG was established in 2013 as an informal Queer arts collective from south Auckland. As artists and activists FAFSWAG is committed to social change through arts and innovation, producing bespoke cultural activations that are cutting edge, culturally responsive and socially relevant. Operating across a multitude of interdisciplinary art forms and genres, FAFSWAG artists work collaboratively to activate public and digital space, speaking to our contexts as Queer Indigenous arts practitioners.
Image: FAFSWAG 10Year Anniversary ALTERATION Exhibition 2023 By Shelly Te Haara
F*ck Fabulous
•𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 • 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐤• 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲• 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐦• 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧• 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞• ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE
Goody (they/them)
Ryan Stewart is a performer and producer based in Naarm. Notable stage performance credits include their award-winning debut solo show KINDER as Drag Clown Goody, the Australian premiere of Sophie Swithinbank’s Bacon (Melbourne Fringe Theatre Judge’s Pick 2023), Reigen (Periscope Productions), and Willy Hudson’s Bottom (Midsumma Festival/Sydney Mardi Gras/Darwin Fringe). On-screen, they featured in seasons 1, 2, and 4 of the new queer series Single, Out (MQFF 2022), the award-winning feature Somewhere Over That Rainbow, and a recent ad for Coles where you can watch them get chased around by a bunch of kids (what a joy).
They have a Master of Arts and Cultural Management (University of Melbourne) and trained at the Melbourne Actor’s Lab.
Leo Pentland (he/him)
Completing seven years of Training at the National Institute of Circus Arts with a distinction in creativity, Leo is an artist that is drawn to a challenge and new ways to push his acrobatic and artistic skills. Performing with names such as Circus Oz, Blunderland Variety and Reuban Kaye, Leo is drawn to pushing the form of circus into a new territory. With a passion for aerial and group-based work this multidisciplinary performer has taken his work to in the round big-tops, large proscenium stages and small intimate spiegeltents. Whilst also working in production, using the technologies and capabilities of modern-day theatre to excel circus arts into a new world is where this industry excites Leo the most.
Leroy Macqueen [they/them]
Leroy is a brooding balladeer that combines their melodramatic baritone with the spirit of punk rock. They rose to fame as part of the punk band Gooch Palms, gaining a devoted global following with their energetic and rowdy shows. However, after a decade of success, Leroy decided to embark on a new musical journey. During the Melbourne lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, they rediscovered their love for classic Americana folk music. Their songwriting is deeply personal and honest, exploring themes of self-acceptance, dreams and realities of a life on the road. Their live performances are a thrilling mix of undeniable charisma, infectious energy, and off-the-cuff humour that leaves audiences wanting more.
Image: Zeïna Thiboult
Lupa J [they/them]
At age 15, Sydney-born now Melbourne based Lupa J burst onto the Australian music scene, immediately garnering praise from international music blogs such as DIY Magazine. Now in their 20s, they’ve evolved into one of Australia’s most unique and proven left-field pop voices. A Triple J Unearthed High Finalist for an unprecedented two years running, they’ve embarked on national tours with the likes of Sarah Blasko, Grimes, Tegan & Sara and Alice Glass, eventually releasing and touring their debut LP, ‘Swallow Me Whole’, in 2019. A bold, high-energy, self-produced album about discovering and celebrating their own queerness. Lupa J’s sophomore album ‘To Breathe Underwater’ sealed off a successful 2020, scoring them national airplay and spins on BBC Radio 1. They entered 2024 with an official release of their viral Tiktok cover of Bronski Beat’s ‘Smalltown Boy’; which earned them placements in a number of major Spotify playlists including Dance Generation, New Dance Beats & New Music Friday.
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Mama Alto [she/her]
Mama Alto is a jazz singer, cabaret artiste & gender transcendent diva and the co-creator of highly acclaimed variety cabaret “Gender Euphoria,” Australia’s largest ever trans & gender diverse main stage production. She is a transgender & queer person of colour, living with disability, who works with the radical potential of storytelling, strength in softness and power in vulnerability.
Her solo performances are critically acclaimed & programmed at venues & festivals including Chapel off Chapel, Melbourne Recital Centre, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Festival of Voices, the legendary Joe's Pub & more. She has collaborated with legendary figures including Finucane & Smith, Declan Greene, Taylor Mac, and Brook Andrew.
Additionally in the arts, she has worked as a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist (including as a consultant, and as former Artist Development Coordinator at Midsumma Festival), as a writer (including for Archer magazine, for publications from the NGV and Queerstories, and an MTC Cybec Electric playwright), and a cultural development specialist - for which she was awarded the prestigious 2021 Australia Council for the Arts Kirk Robson Award.
Marlo W (he/they)
Marlo is a photographer based in Naarm/Melbourne. Their work engages with queering ideas, surrounding embodiment, gender and identity. Through in-camera editing methods, such as distortion and blur, Marlo plays with the tropes of photography to re-shape such constructs and challenge the nature of perception. An integral part of their photography is connecting with other queer, agender and transgender people to continually challenge transphobia and gender norms.
Messy Friends
A dynamic and innovative drag collective that fuses lip-sync, burlesque, dance, and documentary-style videos to create a unique "Drag-u-mentary" experience. Fresh from their acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe season, they have captivated audiences worldwide with its blend of vibrant performances, striking costumes, and deeply personal storytelling. MESSY FRIENDS explores the complexities of the queer experience, addressing themes of identity, resilience, and self-acceptance, all while delivering high-energy, visually stunning shows that leave a lasting impact.
Mieke Louise [she/her]
Mieke Louise is a singer/songwriter and music producer from North East Victoria who loves performing and sharing her stories through original songs live. Her songs focus on topics including pride and self discovery as a queer person, and she loves to advocate for regional queer youth through her music. Mieke plays a diverse range of music styles from self produced jazzy pop to acoustic folk, and is excited to bring her songs to the stage at “Victoria’s Pride Street Party” in 2025.
Milo Hartill (they/she)
At the centre of the Venn diagram of queer, chunky, brown women with the voice of a goddamn angel, you’ll find the terrifying talent that is Milo Hartill. Performed in Milo Hartill: Black, Fat and F**gy.
Nory Gretz (she/her)
Nory is a visual artist and 3D animator working and living in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. In her practice, she explores themes of femininity, fluidity and freedom through movement, motion, textures, shapes and colours. She expertly manipulates vibrant colours and shapes to create a sense of movement and energy that embraces the fluidity inherent to her queerness and the barriers she has had to overcome. For Nory, the process of creating art holds as much significance as the artwork itself; as it provides a visual sensory escape and an opportunity to precisely express and explore her ideas, even without a clear destination in mind.
Her work was showcased at Darlinghurst Theatre Company and also at PACT Gallery in Gadigal (Sydney). She has been commissioned by community spaces around Naarm, including Miscellania; and has been an artist in residence at La Mama Theatre and also the ArtsHouse Warehouse Residency.
Pacifique X Fiafia Pride Celebration 2.0
Pacifique X is a Pacific Islander MVPFAFF+ Community NFP Org & Family based in Naarm. Follow our new @3crmelbourne show ➡️ @pxwhanau
Porpoise Spit
Porpoise Spit generates a stirring brand of rock that merges heartfelt ballads, raucous energy, thrashing guitars and a socially progressive punk spirit. With a live show that is as electric as it is galvanizing, they have built an audience in Melbourne and increasingly around Australia playing shows with peers such as Cash Savage, Cable Ties and Press Club. The group's roots are in the punk scene, yet the songs also bring to mind the likes of Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen. They were named first by Double J in their recent Best Bands At BIGSOUND feature, praising their "stirring brand of rock that merges heartfelt ballads, raucous energy, thrashing guitars and a socially progressive punk spirit".
Image: Kalindy Williams
Pride KINection
Pride KINection will explore pride, kinship, and connection through a series of commissioned, multi-artform presentations, forming a significant part of the Victoria’s Pride Program. This initiative will showcase diverse artistic expressions, including dance, drag performance and theatre. This project celebrates cultural differences while embracing the shared identity and experiences of the LGBTQIA+SB community, and aims to promote unity and belonging.
The cornerstone of the project will be a collaborative performance piece, developed with Director Ben Graetz of BRG Productions. This work will feature emerging LGBTQIA+SB Yolŋu artists from Galiwin'ku (NT), Bri, Aliy, Keyo and Torah, alongside The Motherless Collective (MoCo), Melbourne’s only First Nations, trans, and gender non-confirming drag collective.
Under the name Yolŋu Pride Family, these artists-many identifying as Sistagirls, female, and/or non-binary-receive support from the Galiwin'ku Women's Space where they gather to practise traditional and contemporary dance, sing, record songs, and share health and wellbeing resources.
Image: Luke Currie Richardson
Robert Baxter [they/them]
Robert Baxter is a versatile artist who transitioned from creating beats in their rural hometown to becoming a dynamic force in Naarm's music scene. With a genre-blending style and a background in dance and modelling, Robert's high-energy shows have established them as one of Australia's rising talents. Their debut EP, you wouldn’t expect cupid to cry, earned widespread acclaim, supported by Triple J, Rage, and FBi Radio.
Since moving to the city in 2022, Robert has headlined sold-out shows, played major festivals like Midsumma and Moomba, supported acts such as Vetta Bourne and Tiffi, and shared lineups with Keiynan Lonsdale and Jojo Siwa. They’ve led panels at BIGSOUND, are an active member of the Naarm Ballroom Scene, walked MFW & AFW and curated the queer club night, Club Cupid. As a proud Taiwanese Queer artist, Robert advocates for Queer POC representation in the music industry and beyond.
Image: Sulaiman Enayatzada
Rosie Rai (she/her)
Rosie Rai is a trained jazz pianist, self-styled queer disco-pop songwriter and party-starting DJ based in Naarm (Melbourne). Her breadth of work as an artist effortlessly juggles between songwriter, composer, producer, session artist and DJ. She crafts vibrant original tracks, including her latest single 'Better', a boppy disco-pop breakup anthem released late last year. When not recording, producing and mixing her own music, Rosie Rai is an in-demand session keys player and music director. Formerly as a member of Miiesha’s (BRIS) touring band she performed at the Sydney Opera House, ABC studios for Triple J's Like A Version, and Splendour in the Grass, and was music director for the smash hit show ‘Gender Euphoria’, most recently at Arts Centre Melbourne. Behind the decks Rosie has DJ’d at some of Melbourne’s most iconic queer venues and festivals, including Poof Doof, Sircuit, Thursgay, Beyond the Valley, Chillout and many more. She has built a loyal following and earned a DJ of the Year nomination at the 2024 Melbourne Excellence in Drag and Entertainment Awards.
Rosie Roulette [they/them]
Not of this world, neither a boy or a girl! This Theylien transports audiences to forgotten realms through their distinctive style of storytelling. Weaving magical performances and stories using multiple art forms such as burlesque, circus and music. As an otherworldly siren, their vocals have been described as ‘ethereal’ and ‘not human’ winning them multiple awards including winner of the Fast Track Singing Showcases (2015) and the reigning title of Psychobilly Queen.
You never know what you’re going to get, but you can always bet on Rosie Roulette!
Roxy Rawhide (he/him)
Iconic Naarm bad boy Roxy Rawhide is showing us his sensative side and tapping into his artist soul this Midsumma.
Join Roxy as he takes stage to canvas. Whether you're here to become a muse, see a classic masterpiece unfold, or to witness a happy little accident. Don't miss this!
Royston Noell (he/him)
The moment Royston Noell begins to sing, it seems obvious he was destined to be on stage. The 25-year-old has a voice that doesn't come around very often - captivating, soulful, and born to take your breath away. It's a gift that carried him to the top, becoming the first Australian Idol winner since the show’s hiatus 14 years ago. But despite his talent, Royston Noell – a proud Thanakwith and Wagadagam man - wasn't sure this life he dreamed of could ever be his. Music became a way of surviving; after coming out as queer, Royston learned to find resilience in song.
His single ‘Say It Loud’ heralds the beginning of Royston’s upcoming debut EP release set for release in early 2025. Each song to come from it tells the personal story of this First Nations superstar from a tiny town who dared to dream even when the odds were against him. He's the boy from the community who put Mapoon on the map. Royston Noell has stepped out of the dark, and ready to take on the world.
Ruby Slippers (she/her)
A high-femme kaleidoscopic cyclone of extroversion and light perversion, Ruby Slippers lives by the motto that you’re either Dorothy, or you’re the twister. She's campy yet vampy, a clown-in-a-gown, burlesque supervillain and drag disruptor. A serial name-dropper, she’s shared the stage with Amanda Lepore, Melanie C, Brooke Candy, Pabllo Vittar, The Boulet Brothers and Boy George, and Michelle Visage has called her work “incredible”.
She’s dominating the east coast as a touring performer, costumier and stylist, with her inimitable style being sought after by burlesque dancers, cabaret artists and comedians across the world.
Image: Frenchie Holiday
Sarah Carroll (she/they)
Sarah Carroll is an award-winning Pasifika, queer and neurodiverse writer, performer and producer based on Dharug Land (Western Sydney) currently working as development producer at Jessica Magro's Purple Carrot Entertainment via the Screen Australia Enterprise program. Sarah has two successful one woman shows under her belt, ‘Cherry’ (Sydney Fringe Award Winners and Hollywood Fringe Nominee) and ‘Unkissed’ (Shopfront – ArtsLab). They have participated in the AFTRS Talent Camp, Midsumma Pathways, Brand X Ground Zero, Accessible Arts NSW, Antipodes Theatre Winter Lab and Q Theatre Lab. Sarah’s writing work has been published with ACON (Stories Out West) and The Writing Zone as part of the Western Sydney University Writing and Society Research Centre. Sarah strives to champion for underrepresented voices to be heard and create works that uplift and engage audiences in new and exciting ways – usually with lots of sparkle and sass.
Scarlett So Hung Son (she/her)
Scarlett So Hung Son (蘇葒珊), aka Lady So Hung (1869–1973) Born in 1869 during the twilight of the Qing dynasty, Lady So Hung lived an extraordinary life spanning empires, wars, and continents. She survived the turbulence of WWII and escaped the rise of the Chinese Communist Party, finding refuge in Victoria, Australia. There, she married into a wealthy family and transformed into a glamorous socialite, secretly supporting cultural causes while cultivating a reputation as a generous benefactor. Whispers followed her, claiming she was the mistress of the man who controlled Melbourne’s Chinatown. Her legacy lives on in the So Hung Ladies Club, a tribute to her enigmatic and adventurous spirit.
Scotty So (he/him)
Scotty So is a Narrm/Melbourne-based artist who works across media, including ceramic, painting, photography, sculptures, site-responsive installation, videos, and performance. Driven by the thrill of camp, he explores the often-contradictory relationship between humour and sincerity, creating a scene of para-fiction through the manipulation of found objects and existing imageries in the living experience. Born and raised in Hong Kong, So’s work has been shown in Australia, China, Hong Kong, and Europe, including the National Gallery of Victoria. Scotty So is represented by MARS Gallery in Australia.
shOUT Youth Chorus
shOUT Youth Chorus was the first LGBTQIA+ youth choir in Australasia, providing a platform for young people aged 18–30 to make their voices heard. The choir is enriched by the diversity and creativity of its members, bringing a unique identity to its repertoire that is surprising, dynamic and queer AF. A regular fixture at the Midsumma Festival, this is shOUT's fourth year performing on the main stage at Victoria's Pride Street Party ... and this queer group of young singers could not be more excited!
Since their inception in 2005, shOUT have been increasingly in demand, performing at many exciting events such as Paul Mac's 'The Rise and Fall of Saint George' at Melbourne's prestigious Hamer Hall, as well as Gaytimes Festival and the Melbourne Writers' Festival. Their own sold-out concerts, including 'shOUT's Mixtape', 'Sad Bangers Only' and, most recently, 'Used to be a Teenage Rebel: Indie-Pop Songs Reimagined' at the Victorian Pride Centre, have showcased an exhilarating array of music styles (with many songs innovatively arranged and composed by shOUT's own members).
Tanzer (she/her)
An unforgettable presence thanks to her glamorous image and infectious charisma, Tanzer is known for soundtracking the most exclusive and fabulous parties around the world. Plucked from Sydney and raised in the crumbling majesty of Rome, Tanzer delivers culture-clash disco dramarama and hyper-colour haughtiness with a voice from another dimension.
With a perfectly lacquered finger in the world of music, art, fashion and beauty, Tanzer's adventures often combine all four. With a specialist knowledge of disco, dance and house music, and a gift for holding an ecstatic dance floor, she has soundtracked the likes of Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, World Pride, Palm Springs Pride, AltaRoma Rome Fashion Week, ACMI Melbourne, NGV International, Sydney Mardi Gras, Vivid Sydney and Laneway Festival.
Image: Studio Prokopiou
The Pride Cymbals
The Pride Cymbals are an all-star group of Melbourne performers who bring high-energy rainbow fun everywhere they go. Members of the band have played with artists including The Teskey Brothers, the Rockwiz Orkestra, The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Jazzlab Orchestra, Nat Vazer, Horns of Leroy, and many more.
Thndo [she/her] and the NHT All Star Band (Now Hear This)
Known as the ‘First Lady of Soul and R&B’, THNDO has commanded massive crowds at festivals such as Bluesfest, WOMADelaide, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Groovin the Moo and more. THNDO has also played sold out shows at Chapel-Off-Chapel that stunned audiences to the point of standing ovations and rave reviews. Her performances are a statement – a triumph of powerful lyricism, rich-ranged vocals and smooth backing instrumentation that turns onward the wheel of live music. THNDO’s EP ‘Life in Colour’ released in 2021 marked a new chapter of immersive songwriting. It touches on THNDO’s experiences of growing up black in Australia. Struggles with displacement, discrimination and a deeper understanding of black pride are interwoven with R&B, Hip Hop and Afrobeat’s elements to continue the narrative of her smash hit single ‘Numb’.
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Tilly Capulet
Tilly Capulet is the Mustached Mistress of Melbourne.
A double nominee at last year’s Melbourne Drag Excellence Awards, Tilly exudes an eclectic mix of camp, fashion with a touch of stupidity. With a stage presence that’s second to none, she’s your hostess with the MO-stess, actress extraordinaire and the diva who’s ready to spice up your life.
Womens Circus
A female and gender-diverse ensemble from Women’s Circus, with members in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Performed in Small Acts of Resistance for Midsumma.
