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Head down to Pride WA’s Hello Neighbour and meet new people

Head down to Pride WA’s Hello Neighbour and meet new people

Pride WA’s next social gathering will be on Wednesday 16 September at the Charles Hotel North Perth. Come and meet new and old friends. The event kicks off at 6:00pm and runs through to 8:00pm. The Charles Hotel is located at 509 Charles Street in North Perth. Get tickets via Eventbrite. Love OUTinPerth Campaign Help […]

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Rave Relief Pride party raises a whopping $19,000 for charity

Rave Relief Pride party raises a whopping $19,000 for charity

The Rave Relief Pride night celebration put on by party collective Homopolitan has raised a whopping $19,000 for charity. The party held at new Northbridge venue Rechabite saw all the DJs and artists donate their time for free to raise money for homeless support group AYLA and indigenous LGBT support organisation Black Rainbow. As the […]

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Do you want to ride with the Dykes on Bikes in the Pride Parade?

Do you want to ride with the Dykes on Bikes in the Pride Parade?

The Dykes of Bikes are hoping to make a big mark on the opening of this year’s Pride Parade and have a record number of riders involved in the event. The group have been the traditional first entererant in the parade for decades and do an amazing job and starting the parade and getting the […]

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The OUTinPerth archive reveals people, parties and protests

The OUTinPerth archive reveals people, parties and protests

The opening weekend of PrideFEST 2016 has seen a series of events take place across the state ranging from social events, to rainbow ice-skating and community forums. OUTinPerth has presented a photo exhibition titled People, Parties and Protests which reveals 21 images from the publications extensive digital archive. The photos on display in the OUTinPerth office […]

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Jim Obergefell in Perth for Pride!

Jim Obergefell in Perth for Pride!

Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the US Supreme Court case that brought marriage equality to the USA, will be a special guest at this year’s Pride celebrations in Perth. Curtin University, in partnership with Affirm Press, Pride WA, KPMG and Herbert Smith Freehills are presenting an afternoon with Jim Obergefell as part of the […]

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Pride WA announce review of Fairday celebrations

Pride WA announce review of Fairday celebrations

Pride WA have released a statement on the future of Fairday following a community forum in September to discuss future timing and cost structure of the event to ensure sustainability. At the community meeting Pride WA revealed that the 2016 event had run at a substantial loss of around $20,000. The committee’s representatives told the […]

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Support Pride WA at Connections Nightclub this Wondersday

Support Pride WA at Connections Nightclub this Wondersday

Wondersday, a monthly initiative to raise money for local organisations, will be fundraising for Pride WA this month ahead of celebrations in November. The friendly LGBTIQ+ focused networking event raises funds for a different organisation at a new venue each month. Previously, the event has supported the WA AIDS Council, The Freedom Centre and the Cancer […]

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Perth’s Pride Parade recreated in Lego!

Perth’s Pride Parade recreated in Lego!

Lego enthusiasts will converge on the gym at Belmont college next week for Bricktober – the annual gathering of those who painstakingly build massive Lego creations. Among the displays at this year’s event will be a brilliant recreation of the Perth Pride parade. The streets of Northbridge, the Dykes on Bikes, the Bears, the calls for […]

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2016 PrideFEST & PARADE registrations open this Thursday

2016 PrideFEST & PARADE registrations open this Thursday

November is fast approaching and Pride WA have announced registrations are about to open for this year’s #LoveWins themed PrideFEST and Pride PARADE. LGBTIQ community groups, artists and performers from the LGBTIQ community can register for this year’s festival, which will run from Friday 11th – Sunday 20th November. Groups, individuals, businesses and supporters of […]

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Pride WA shows stability built on success

Pride WA shows stability built on success

Pride WA have announced their committee of management following their annual AGM. Unlike previous years which have seen a high turnover of volunteers from one year to the next, there are few changes in the group’s line-up. Andrew Barker remains as President, Michelle Rodgers is the Senior Vice President, Graham Lovelock is Vice President, Marcus Remta is the […]

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