Help Make Pride Shine | Midsumma eNews | 22 Oct 2026
Michael Barnett OAM
From: Midsumma Festival <en...@midsumma.org.au>
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 at 11:05
Subject: Help Make Pride Shine | Midsumma eNews | 22 Oct 2026
To: Michael Barnett <mikey...@gmail.com>
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No images? Click here  Be part of Midsumma Festival 2026
Hey Michael Applications are now open to volunteer at Midsumma Festival! Volunteering with Midsumma is an awesome way to meet like-minded people from the LGBTQIA+ communities and take part in one of Melbourne’s greatest celebrations. Help patrons experience Midsumma as a wayfinder warrior or accessibility champion, guide marching groups in the Pride March as a parade marshal, see behind the scenes with a role in production support or be right amongst the action as a bar & hospitality superstar. There are many different experiences available, fill out the form at the link below and join the team. IMPORTANT 2026 DATES
Regional Activation ProgramFrom intergenerational projects, murals, music videos, and queer comedy— to surf coast celebrations, intimate multidisciplinary works, and a debut album from a trans punk band, the Regional Activation Program also returns this summer to spotlight queer creativity Our RAP program is now live, running from November through to the street party. 
5th Annual Roller Derby Pride Cup 
Portraits of GV 
Playback 
Midsumma Art Award Now in its 11th year, queer artists from across Australia present works that explore personal and political perspectives of the world. Prizes include $6,000 Major Prize, $1000 People’s Choice Award, and a Bundoora Homestead Art Centre development award residency. 
Pride March Registrations Midsumma Pride March is one of our signature events, where over 10,000 marchers strut down Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, cheered on by more than 45,000 supporters. On Sunday 1 February 2026, let your voice be heard at one of Australia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ celebrations. Registrations close Wednesday 26 November. 
Stallholder Information Engage with an LGBTQIA+ friendly audience eager to connect with your organisation or brand. The stalls precinct links diverse communities, businesses, and service providers, fostering genuine connections and visibility. 
'Whether you think you’re impressive or not, you have a story — and that story deserves to be heard.' – Miranda HillThrough music, storytelling, and bold performance, Miranda Hill gives voice to queer histories often overlooked. Homophonic! and The Respect Project connect generations, celebrate resilience, and lift diverse communities. Karen Bryant’s Capturing Courage PRIDE Series captures Miranda’s artistry, her dedication to community, and the heart that drives her work. From our Friends
Dance with Pride A film about the transformative journey of a Colombian dancer at Victoria’s Pride Street Party. Wendy Nedd embarks on a transformative journey, where movement takes on multiple meanings. As she navigates the challenges of immigration, both physical and emotional, she finds strength through dance. Don't miss the final screening of the 2025 tour. Thu 30 Oct, 6pm. 
Rainbow Social Melbourne 4th Birthday | UBQ, Smith St Rainbow Social Melbourne x UBQ celebrates its 4th birthday on Friday, 8 November at UBQ, Melbourne. Doors open 6PM with Happy Hour 8–9PM. Enjoy drag shows, live comedy, DJs, and a lively dancefloor. Bring your friends, dress to impress, and join the community for a night of queer joy. Stay in Touch        Midsumma Festival was founded on the lands and waters of the Bunurong and Boon Wurrung, Taungurung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri (Woiwurrung) peoples of the Kulin Nation. Midsumma acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are the First Peoples of these lands, and pays respect to First Nation Elders, past and present. Midsumma Thanks to our Partners: 
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