No images? Click here Hi friend, Today is Trans Day of Visibility! TDOV is a an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements. Each year, Midsumma Festival are proud to work with many folks from trans and gender diverse communities and this year is no different. Check out our Trans and Gender Diverse program guide to find the events platforming trans excellence. Just to highlight a few, check out:
We'd like to wish the trans and gender diverse folks in our staff, volunteers, artists and audiences a happy TDOV. We can't wait to see you soon at Midsumma Festival 2021! Love, Midsumma Header image: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JESUS, QUEEN OF HEAVEN, Theatre Works, 28 Apr - 8 May Don't forget your discounted early bird tickets!To reward our keen and organised Midsumma Festival goers, we're offering a 15% discount on certain shows. You've got until 8 April to grab your early bird tickets, and you can see the participating events right here. There's also a three-show package deal available with 10% discount so you can squeeze as much queer excellence into 17 days as possible. PS: To get you extra excited for Midsumma Festival 2021, we put together this sizzle reel which you can view above. 🔥Check out an extra exclusive sneak peek into the brilliance that we're bringing you as part of our 17-day Midsumma Festival 2021 Program. More Midsumma Festival gems to check outDragged to Brunch!Strap in for a wild ride with your hostess Donna DuTchme and special guests!The ladies will dazzle you with fabulous shows, cheeky banter and fun - all while you sit back, relax, and enjoy two hours of bottomless beverages and - of course - brunch! Dragged to Brunch is on Saturday April 24, and Sunday May 23 for a special post-Pride March edition! Ace of Hearts - SongsSongs from queer musical Ace of Hearts, the performance celebrates difference, inclusion and belonging. A musical comedy that follows a young woman's discovery that she is Asexual and the implications it has on her friendships, family and dating life. 23 - 30 April, Bluestone Church Arts Space Eat My CakeIt’s one powerful woman with an hour of non-stop debauchery. This high energy performance has been written and performed by Melbourne's most popular life model and liberator of the female body, Marija Herceg. So join us on this feast of tantalising gossip, intimate secrets and raucous desires. 27 April - 1 May, Mission to Seafarers - Celia Little Room Drag Kings galore!It wouldn't be Midsumma Festival without plenty of brilliant drag kings, queens and everyone in between! This year we've got plenty of king events, including Kong's Drag Kings, All the King's Hens, Highway to the Twilight Zone, The Kings and more! Photo: Kong's Drag Kings, 20-24 April, Mission to Seafarers Midsumma is hiring!We are looking for an experienced Program Manager with skills in contemporary arts program curation for diverse audiences and with knowledge of queer cultures. FT salary range approx. $70 to $77k p.a. plus Super. Share your story as part of our LGBTQIA+ workplace discrimination case studyIf you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have experienced discrimination in the workplace we'd like to hear your story. One of our Midsumma partners is looking to discuss discrimination in the workplace and how it impacts members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Please note all information provided will be treated confidentially and kept anonymous. The purpose of the interview is to understand the impact of discrimination on employees so please only reach out if you feel comfortable talking about your experience. The details provided will be used in conjunction with key statistics and shared with media. However, please note no information will be shared without approval, and all names along with distinguishing details will be kept anonymous. Please send your name and contact details with a short description of your experience to lisa.gribble@adhesivepr.com.au More program highlightsDate NightLove never felt so strange. The butterflies and wide eyes of that first meeting... will this be the one? Are we compatible for long walks on the beach? All of the romantic fantasies explode in a comedic, theatrical event showcasing the real life drama that is dating. Pushed beyond the limits for a pretty crazy, wild thing we like to call love. Bon appetit! 27 April - 1 May, Mission to Seafarers - Celia Little Room Homophonic!Bringing the disco ball to the concert hall!. Featuring Homosexual Harmonies, Sapphic Symphonists, a double belled bass trombone, and a harpsichord. Homophonic! celebrates 10 years of mind bending queer classical music. Come and experience the soundworld of LGBTIQ+ composers as we bring the disco ball to the concert hall! Homophonic! The queerest classical music concert with a cult following. 24 - 25 April, La Mama Courthouse |