Join the conversation with Rainbow Rights WA
Human rights organisation Rainbow Rights WA are holding an open forum as part of PrideFEST as they continue their first year of operation. Tthe group is inviting WA’s LGBTIQ+ community to have a conversation about local injustices and discrimination facing the community this Tuesday at a free event. RRWA are seeking members of the community to share […]
She’s still hot! Luciana returns to Perth for PrideFEST
Dance music goddess Luciana is back in town for the PrideFEST celebrations and will be performing at Connections Pride Party. OUTinPerth caught up with our favourite party girl ahead of her show. What have you been up to over the last 12 months since we last saw you in Perth for last year’s Pride festivities? […]
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 […]
Local singer Philip La Rosa has a message of hope and love for Pride
Independent artist Philip La Rosa, who hails from Fremantle, has a message of hope, love and equality with his new EP Strong. As Western Australia’s annual PrideFEST kicks off today, La Rosa’s tune Pride provides an uplifting sound track for a time when people reflect on what pride means to each individual. La Rosa’s passion […]
Don’t forget to register for the Pride Parade
Have you registered to march in the Pride Parade? Businesses, community groups and individuals who want to show their Pride by marching in the parade are encouraged to register their interest with Pride WA via their website. The parade is at 8pm on Saturday November 19th and will wind its way through the streets of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you a transtastic act?
One of the highlights of last year’s PrideFEST was the Transtastic showcase at Connections Nightclub. The event saw members of Perth’s transgender community put on a show that involved everything from magicians, to visual artists and punk rock bands. This year the event will be returning and it’s going to be huge! The organisers are […]
Pride WA announce #lovewins theme for 2016 festival
Pride WA have announced that the theme to the 2016 PrideFEST and parade will be ‘#lovewins’. Following on from their very successful 25th anniversary celebration the organisation has chosen the theme for a number of reasons. in announcing the theme the organisation notes that the foundations of the LGBTIQ community was built on the concept […]
What’s on this week’s ‘All Things Queer’
‘All Things Queer’ RTRFM’s weekly program focussed on LGBTIQ+ issues is on air today at 11:00am. On today’s show the team have lined up a great series of interviews. Vice President of Pride WA Graham Lovelock is going to be providing some information on what’s planned for this years PrideFEST in November. Paul Van Lieshout […]
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