Pop stars unite at Wembley for Trans Mission to support trans rights
Olly Alexander and allies turn a night of music at Wembley into a call for trans rights and communal joy
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Sydney drag icon Maxi Shield celebrated with Paddington memorial and parade
A radiant procession down Oxford Street followed a heartfelt memorial for Maxi Shield at Paddington Town Hall
Inspiring queer women changing culture and politics this International Women’s Day
Ten queer women to celebrate for their creative achievements, political leadership and advocacy this International Women’s Day
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Demolition of Throb Nightclub site marks end of an era in Darwin
The Manolis building, once home to the iconic Throb Nightclub, has been demolished after being condemned; the venue’s owners and Darwin’s LGBTQIA+ community reflect on its legacy
Well-known cis women publicly defending trans rights on International Women’s Day
Prominent cis women from music, film, politics and grassroots groups are publicly defending trans people and urging action against transphobia
Understanding the chapstick lesbian aesthetic and its rise on TikTok
Explore the chapstick lesbian identity, its style cues and how it sits between masc and femme in queer expression
How Trashy Clothing blends satire, craft and activism in contemporary fashion
Trashy Clothing, founded by Omar Braika and Shukri Lawrence, reframes luxury codes through satire, handcraft and discreet activism
How to recognise demisexuality and support gender inclusion at work
Explore what it means to be demisexual, common misconceptions, and actionable employer strategies to build inclusive workplaces that support women and diverse sexual identities
Join Brisbane sewing sessions to create the world’s largest trans flag for Trans Day of Visibility
Help stitch a 20×40 metre trans flag in Brisbane and attend its unveiling on March 31 as a public act of solidarity and celebration
Lyon’s Écrans Mixtes festival spotlights global queer film voices
The Écrans Mixtes festival in Lyon returns for its 16th edition, championing diverse queer cinema with 100+ screenings, a Balkan focus, a Tehran opening and a new DIY section
Memorable coming-out scenes and the influence of queer performers on culture
Discover how pivotal on-screen coming-out moments and the career of Katya Zamolodchikova contribute to broader conversations about representation and resilience
Free TRANSGENRE festival expands to Kaurna/Adelaide with local lineup
Transgenre Volume III lands in Kaurna/Adelaide on May 23 with a locally focused lineup, community stalls and free entry for all ages
11 must-see lesbian landmarks to connect with queer history
Plan a pilgrimage to 11 significant lesbian landmarks in the UK, US and Europe to honor queer history and cultural memory
Memorial for Maxi Shield to be held at Paddington Town Hall with livestreams and procession
The Sydney LGBTQIA+ community will gather to honour Maxi Shield at Paddington Town Hall, with local venues and an online livestream making the service accessible nationally and internationally
How a female-led festival is reshaping women’s place in uk festivals
A new female-funded festival in Scotland is built to showcase women, challenge industry norms and model safer, more inclusive festival practice
Chick-fil-A arrives in London as activists plan demonstrations
Chick-fil-A’s London launch in Kingston on 5 March has prompted demonstrations and renewed scrutiny over its historical funding of organisations opposing LGBTQ+ equality
Lesbian landmarks to visit and the ballet inspired by Anne Lister
Trace lesbian heritage at museums, homes and memorials and follow how Anne Lister’s life has inspired a boundary-pushing ballet
Rise in LGBTQ+ foster households in Wales prompts calls for more carers
Wales has seen a notable increase in LGBTQ+ foster households, prompting local councils and agencies to invite more people to explore fostering and adoption
Remembering Frédéric Navarro: HIV activist and campaigner for funeral rights
Frédéric Navarro, former president of Act Up-Paris, died aged 65; he campaigned to lift restrictions on funeral care for people living with HIV and helped shape collective memory through patchwork memorials
Ride the Rainbow Express from Sydney to Orange for the Rainbow Festival
Board the Rainbow Express from Sydney to Orange for the March 4–8 Rainbow Festival and enjoy live performances, community gatherings and a colourful Rainbow Walk
How Pédale rurale chronicles one man’s journey and the birth of a rural LGBT+ collective
Antoine Vazquez’s documentary follows Benoît, a gay man in the Dordogne, as private self-expression becomes public activism and a local collective forms to stage rural pride
Mitch Brown open letter calls for respect and inclusion in the AFL
Mitch Brown writes an open letter to the AFL community about belonging, media responsibility and the power of everyday leadership
Pam Price recognised in South Australian Pride Hall of Fame for decades of advocacy
Pam Price’s decades of feminist leadership and peer-driven advocacy are being recognised with induction into the South Australian Pride Hall of Fame
Create a queer-coded Pokémon team and explore inclusive representation
Assemble a Kanto team infused with queer energy and learn how visibility in gaming and broader culture influences inclusion
London’s Queer Theatre announces spring programme of readings, cabaret and outdoor events
Queer Theatre in London has unveiled a spring roster of readings, performances, workshops and outdoor activities designed to showcase emerging and established LGBTQ+ talent