From May 2022 to May 2023, sales of LGBTQ+ romance grew by 40%, with the next biggest jump in this period occurring for general adult fiction, which grew just 17%. The data from 2023 extends a boom that began in 2016: In the five years from May 2016 to May 2021, sales of LGBTQ+ romance grew by a jaw-dropping 740%.
If you have not already started, it's time to fill that online cart with all your favourite Mardi Gras event and party tickets; find somewhere awesome to stay, and get those sparkles out!
In Iran, where being gay is a capital offence, a disturbing trend has emerged: individual members of the LGBTIQ+ community are opting for gender-change surgery as a legal means of survival.
Are you getting married? In this article, we'll explain marriage eligibility, age requirements, and the legal intricacies of tying the knot in our beautiful and diverse nation.
Living in Australia, we are lucky enough to be spoilt for choice when it comes to stunning locations, and our inclusive marriage laws ensure that everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, can embrace the joy of marriage.
Although exciting, like everything in life, there is some paperwork and a few other things you'll need to know before getting hitched.
Here is a simple how-to and what-to-know.
Marriag…
Over the last decade, the humble Espresso Martini has become a global favourite. It's become so popular you'll now often find this fabulous cocktail on tap in your favourite restaurant, bar or movie theatre. When done right, an espresso martini has a perfect balance of bitter and sweet.
Everyman Theatre is set to revive its critically acclaimed production ‘Queers’ at the Old Causeway Hall in February. This immersive and innovative show, curated by Mark Gatiss and directed by Jarrad West and Steph Roberts, invites audiences to delve into a century of evolving social attitudes and political milestones in British Queer history.
You’ve probably heard about gender pronouns already; many of us don’t give them a second thought, but for others, they are incredibly important and validating.
We are super excited about the 2024 Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival.
Grab your tickets to the 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival! Our friends at Queer Screen are screening 160+ LGBTIQ films in cinemas across Sydney from 15 - 29 February and On Demand Australia-wide 1-11 March.
Book your #MGFF24 tickets at queerscreen.org.au or drop by their socials!
BECOME A QUEER SCREEN MEMBER
2024 FILM TEASERS!
Special screening of All of Us Strangers
Director: Andrew Haigh | Trailer
Queer Screen members will receive presale access to the Westpac OpenAir program from Friday 8th December 20…
The Capital of Equality Grants Program has been redesigned to better respond to community needs. $700,000 has been allocated to the 2024 grant rounds. The funding is available across three streams:
The Connection Fund
Partnerships and Capacity Building
LGBTIQ+ Leadership
The LGBTIQ+ leadership stream supports people who seeking to develop as a LGBTIQ+ leader. Funding is available for people who lack organisational funding for their professional development. Grants can be used to support participation in conferences, training, mentoring programs and other professional development oppor…
