Captain Moonlite, the Australian bushranger known for the Egerton bank robbery of 1869 and the Wantabadgery outrage of 1879, is commonly thought to have been gay or queer. In recent years, his love for gang member James Nesbitt has been celebrated in art, music and theatre.
A self-described “androgynous construct”, Venus is a much-loved mainstay in Canberra’s LGBTIQ+ performance spaces. Their unique take on drag performance, merging elements of cabaret, performance art and comedy, has captivated Canberra audiences for over 15 years.
Archetypes are mythical characters from all cultures that are mirrors of ourselves. Connecting with powerful archetypes through dance can help us link with larger narratives and find strength, creativity and power in everyday life.
"Just Gay Stuff": Your New Queer Best Girlfriends in Podcasting! Hosted by Lauren and Jess, the 'Just Gay Stuff' podcast serves as the ultimate safe space for LGBTQ+ listeners, creating an atmosphere where laughter is not just encouraged but essential.
To most same-sex couples, your ceremony is the most important part of your big day, so of course, marriage celebrants are a big part of this. Here are two trusted Celebrants that can help make your day perfect.
The amendment of the federal Marriage Act in Australia happened on 9 December 2017 and gave same-sex couples the same right to marry as heterosexual couples. It was the culmination of decades of campaigning by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities and their supporters. Christina Wilkins who is a lecturer in Film and Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham, writes about three wonderful films that celebrate equal love.
The Canberra Mardi Gras floats name, 'Capital of Equality – Pink United' stands as a vibrant tribute to the values of inclusivity, diversity, and acceptance in our capital, Canberra. The float’s message was all about embracing “Our Future…” through a pink lens.
Public trust and confidence in NSW Police has been sorely tested in the past few weeks. The charging of a police officer with the murders of a Sydney gay couple, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, has seen shock turn to grief and then anger.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb’s framing of the case as a “crime of passion” downplayed the alleged culpability of the accused, and overlooked the murders as possible domestic violence.
With exquisite galleries, black box theatre, rehearsal space and workshops, we support artists across the breadth of the arts to be courageous in their ambitions, and challenge them to elevate their practice to the next level.
Belco Arts is one of the ACT’s leading arts centres. Belco Arts is an inclusive and welcoming destination. We take pride in purposefully devising our artistic program to provide opportunities to reflect our community’s rich diversity back to itself in celebration.
Belco Arts have commissioned new First Nations theatre work and exhibitions, worked in partnership with...
