Following the resounding success of their 2023 event, Kimberley Blak Pride is set to make a vibrant return with a First Nations pride festival in Broome. The festival aims to shine a spotlight on the First Nations SBLGBTIQA+ community in the Kimberley region, offering empowerment, a platform for their voices, and safe environments for self-expression without fear of judgment or discrimination, alongside loved ones and supporters.Kimberley Blak Pride Festival Returns to Broome for 2024
This groundbreaking festival promises a week-long transformation of Goolarri and the Gimme Club, creating an inclusive space for celebration and connection.
Kimberley Blak Pride founder Tony Lee is looking forward to an even bigger event in 2024. “The event last year was such an unbelievable success that we knew we’d have to return in 2024,” he said. “There’s much more to celebrate about First Nations Queer culture, and we’ve created the festival so the community can truly connect and show the strength and diversity of our Blak rainbow mob.”
The event has already kicked off on Saturday, April 27, with the Out and Proud Kimberley Blak Pride Parade, the Writing Blak and Queer Panel, and the Kimberley Blak Pride Spoken Word. However, a variety of complimentary or budget-friendly activities are still to come in the Kimberley Blak Pride Festival 2024 Program.
Upcoming Events:
Queerokie – Mon 29 April, 7–10pm, Gimme Club
Join host Margie Martin for a night where a star or two will be born. Hit all the notes of the rainbow at Broome’s most fabulous karaoke event. Strike a pose, warm up those vocals, and belt out your favorite hits with all your friends.
Writing Blak and Queer Panel – Sun 28 April, 4.30–5.30pm, Gimme Club
Join four of Australia’s most successful First Nations Queer writers and illustrators as they share intimate portraits of their careers, the stories and people that inspired them, and the power of Blak Queer creativity. This event is free.
Kimberley Blak Pride Spoken Word – Sun 28 April, 6pm, Gimme Club
Magabala creators, Broome Queer storytellers, and community heroes take to the mic to share new work, personal stories, and that special Blak Queer joy. Expect to be moved, to share laughter, and to catch a glimpse into the profound connections forged with culture, family, and place. This event is free.
Image: Goolarri media
Still Here, Still Queer – Tue 30 April, 7pm, Goolarri Amphitheatre
Award-winning artists and fashion designers, Bobbie and Skye Lockyer, present a ground-breaking fashion showcase that is an ode to diversity, identity, and unapologetic self-expression. The runway experience will feature First Nations Queer fashion designers and Nagula Jarndu Women’s Centre, blending traditional elements with contemporary flair. This event is free.
Queer Movies Under the Stars – Wed 1 May, 6.30pm, Goolarri Amphitheatre
Enjoy the best of Australian and International First Nations Queer cinema under the stars. The line-up includes award-winning short films such as Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black), Blakfellas Who Can’t Dance, Sparkles, and international shorts from Hawaii, Samoa, and Greenland. This event is free.
Blak Balls Drag Bingo – Thu 2 May, 7pm, Gimme Club
The undisputed Queen of Kimberley Blak Pride, Mizz Ida-Ho Mo, returns for a night of outrageous Queer Blak Kimberley humor, maybe some bingo, and fabulous drag.
Image: Goolarri media
Kimberley Blak Pride Out and Proud Symposium – Fri 3 May, 8am registrations, 8.30am start, Gimme Club
Join Queer change-makers, community leaders, researchers, SBLGBTIQA+ Aboriginal community organizations, and industry peak bodies for the inaugural Out and Proud Symposium. This event will address the experiences and needs of Kimberley Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander SBLGBTIQA+ mob. The symposium will also be live-streamed. Registrations are essential.
Kimberley Blak Pride Extravaganza Dance Party – Sat 4 May, 7pm til late, Goolarri
Showcasing the Kimberley’s best First Nations Drag Queens, Drag Kings, DJs, musos, and performers in the transformed Goolarri Amphitheatre! Dance the night away with epic sets, outrageous outfits, and that special Kimberley spirit.
Join Kimberley Blak Pride for an unforgettable celebration of culture, diversity, and unity in the heart of Broome.
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Source: https://nit.com.au/30-04-2024/11100/kimberly-blak-pride-festival-has-arrived-in-broome
