Join the celebration of Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ history and explore the lineage from the original Mardi Gras 78ers to now, before ending the night with a little ‘Disco Conversion Therapy’ and a big ol' party. 

Join dance floor anthropologist, Aunty Jonny for ‘Disco Conversion Therapy’, an edifying lecture on the history of radical music, sexed up dance floors and the people your mother warned you about. 

Expect a fabulous fashion parade featuring a line-up of stars in the drag world, alongside talks and archival footage and photos of Sydney’s queer party scene. Hear different perspectives on the topic ‘From Camp to Gay to Queer – a Continuum or a Disconnection?’ and learn more about Sydney’s internationally acclaimed response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. There is also the chance for a queer sound healing experience – let yourself be bathed in the dulcet tones of Paul Capsis.

Curated by Johnny Allen, C Moore Hardy, Dino Dimitriadis, moderated by Pride History President, Shirleene Robinson and proudly presented by Vivid Ideas and Powerhouse. 

https://www.vividsydney.com/event/ideas/queer-sydney-powerhouse-late-x-vivid-ideas

This Pride History event is an online discussion and visual showcase of Lesbian and Queer Lives in Sydney from the 1970s through to more recent times through the work of an extraordinary documentary artist.

In this upcoming event, we will be focusing on the work and contribution of C.Moore Hardy as she joins Pride History Group President and historian, Dr Shirleene Robinson in discussion.

C. Moore Hardy has made an outstanding contribution to documenting the history of the LGBTIQ+ community through her photography. Since the 1970s, her evocative and powerful work has particularly sought to capture those who have often been excluded from the historical record.

All are welcome to attend this free event this Sunday, 23 January at 3:00PM.