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Mature Skin 11 - 22 March 2026 (Wed - Sat 7.30pm | Sun 5pm) Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, 189 High Street, Northcote, Melbourne $38

Direct from New Orleans, the undisputed Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia will headline a high-octane celebration of hip hop, rap and queer culture at Melbourne's

Cultivating Eros - Men's Tantric Retreat April 16-19, 2026 (Friday afternoon arrival to Monday morning departure) Location: Yanada Retreat Centre, Hawkesbury NSW https://www.andreasembodiment.com/tantricretreat Do you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LucqCU5y_-8 Jimpa 4.5 out of 5 stars Reviewed by Danny Corvini This remarkable new Australian film (a Dutch and Finnish co-production) delves into the world

Qtopia Sydney and the European Union Delegation to Australia presents LOVING A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850s–1950s Curated photographs from the Hugh Nini

Ballroom Ngunnawal, Canberra’s Ballroom scene, continues to grow as a space for culture, community and visibility. Rooted in a global tradition created by Black and

CRAZE: An Insider Account of Sydney's Early Raves, Doofs & Festivals by Stephan Győry  Reviewed by Stuart Ridley I can’t remember when I met Stephan Győry

In the midst of Heroes and Taboos, Melbourne's The Huxleys will host the House of Heroes: Late Night dance party, as part of the Super

STUN's Danny Corvini, aka DJ Raydar, will spin a mix of queer classics, house anthems, remixes, Y2K and retro pop at Canberra's brand new LGBTIQA+

Mardi Gras 2026 | Theme: ECSTATICA  Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and long-standing official wine partner Squealing Pig Wines are inviting Australians everywhere to

a Butterfly (Sarasavi Publishers) 4.5 out of 5 stars Reviewed by Ali Khan a Butterfly is the first novel from Canberra’s Dr Sean Perera, which

WIN A DOUBLE PASS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LucqCU5y_-8 STUN has two double passes to giveaway. For your chance to win, email [email protected] and tell us what nickname you

“Narcissist!” It’s become one of the most common words I hear in my clinic, often whispered after heartbreak or shouted in group chats. Someone ghosts

PICNICS, POP AND PRIDE: FAIR DAY RETURNS FOR 2026 Janice Robinson, Blusher and Courtney Act headline Sydney’s biggest all-ages LGBTQIA+ celebration Sydney Gay and Lesbian

When the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras hit the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2022, it felt more like a holding pattern than a reunion.

TRANSGENRE – the largest grassroots initiative celebrating trans and non-binary voices in Australian music – has teamed up with Metro A.i.R to launch the first-ever Euphoria Month, a

After proposing to me last year, my partner took a job in Europe and moved the two of us from Melbourne to Berlin. Battling the

Thursday, 5 February 2026 The Q Theatre, Queanbeyan Tickets $30-$40 at https://theq.net.au/whats-on/hot-department/ Contains haze, coarse language and adult themes, recommended for ages 16+  Hot Department

Don Bachardy: An Artist’s Life, An Oral History By Michael Schreiber Citadel Press Books © 2025 Available at https://www.amazon.com/Don-Bachardy-Artists-Michael-Schreiber Reviewed by Christos Linou 4 ½

January 23rd, 2026 illustrious Dance and Burlesque 7:00 PM $25.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-very-lubly-show... Welcome to The Very Lubly Show! This drag show is a powerful celebration of

Shygirl Presents Club Shy 8pm, Fri 23 January Liberty Hall, Moore Park, Sydney Tickets $81.46+BF One of the most exciting forces to emerge from London’s

Queer PowerPoint Wednesday 11 March 2026 | Tuggeranong Arts Centre | Book tickets to attend Thursday 12 March 2026 | The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre | Book

Friday 30th January, Doors 7:30pm, starts 8pm Factory Floor, Factory Theatre, Marrickville Tickets: General Admission $35  Big Gay C*nty Cabaret is a chaotic, interactive queer

Ready SET Drag A Workshop With Sexy Galexy Sun, 1 Feb, 10am - Sun, 22 Mar, 1pm   FunHaus Factory - The Mini Haus Gosford NSW,

Midsumma Carnival by Adam Noviello In those hot, dreamy months across December to February, Melbourne comes alive like no other city

Located right in the heart of the city in the Northbourne Avenue/Sydney Building position that was formerly occupied by Mezcal’s (and 5th Avenue before that),

House of Heroes Late Night Friday 20 February 2026 7pm – 12.30am Early Bird tickets 20% off (applied at checkout), limited release Adult $40 | Concession $36 | Circle of Friends $36 |

Australia’s trans and gender-diverse comedy talent is set to take centre stage this December as Funhaus Factory, the Central Coast’s home of inclusive culture, presents

  NADINE COYLE TO MAKE HER SOLO AUSTRALIAN DEBUT AT MARDI GRAS LANEWAY 2026 Laneway lineup announced. Final tickets on sale. Sydney Gay and Lesbian

Where does Bob live and is it always 1984 there? Bob lives in the caravan park of my mind where the children scream in the

Next time you’re looking for a conversation starter at the kitchen table, why don’t you bring up what would happen if you experienced a stroke.

Raised in western and south-western Sydney, taught how to dance professionally at NAISDA in the Central Coast and now living her best life in inner

Asexual Bangladeshi artist Dipa-Mahbuba-Yasmin shares beautiful art with tragic circumstances at Canberra's SpringOUT Festival. The title of your talk at the Shine Dome on Tuesday

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has taken a bold step into the digital age with the launch of its first official app, writes

Dust off your glitter, pull on your platform boots and prepare for pop mayhem — because the UK’s most iconic celebration of pop culture, MIGHTY

eX de Medici is a powerhouse of an artist, one who embodies her practice as an agency for change through the rigour of examining cultural

A 2025 Williams Institute poll has found that over half of Chinese citizens support gay and lesbian rights, including a majority who believe same-sex couples

The creator of the original trans flag, Monica Helms, has joined a growing cohort of ‘transgender refugees’ who are trying to flee the US due

US President Donald Trump, presently caterwauling through a shock second term, deals largely in contradictions and uncertain agendas. With the 2024 election bolstered by a

Canberra-born actor Liv Hewson, star of the Netflix series Santa Clarita Diet and Showtime’s Yellowjackets, has donated $100,000 to the Canberra Youth Theatre (CYT). The

Sydney Mardi Gras party a few years ago: Sveta is coming to the end of a long set heating up a packed dancefloor before an

For decades, Sydney has been the home of Australia’s largest queer community. Of course, this has been spurred on by the annual Mardi Gras, one

Friday 24 October at  8pm Arc Cinema, National Sound & Film Archive, Canberra Tickets $16+BF/$12+BF conc. here   Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap explores the archives

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is calling on volunteers to be part of the team that delivers one of the world’s most iconic LGBTQIA+ festivals.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras rapidly evolved to the tastes and needs of a burgeoning queer community in its early days from 1978 through

Make a Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity and Club Culture in the 90s, Queensland Museum, Brisbane. Showing until 19 July 2026. www.museum.qld.gov.au/ In the 1990s, a

“My dad was probably my biggest musical inspiration growing up,” says fresh faced Canberra singer, Jett Blyton. “He was in bands when he was younger

Tantra’s Ecstasy: Generating Love Chemicals Without the High By House of Tantra's Andreas Anthony and Wolf Born You know the old joke: How do you

Writing on Raving - An Anthology Edited McKenzie Wark, Geoffrey Mak, Zoë Beery (OR Books) Reviewed by Glenda Harvey 5 stars For many of us

In the Nullarbor region of WA, you might seek freedom and adventure. But not Giacomo “Jack” Brolo. He’s out there for a reason that is

Opening at Canberra's The Street Theatre 19 – 21 September 2025, get ready to dive into The Story of The Oars in The Street company’s

Host Maynard Brings Celestial Camp to Life at Dendy Newtown Sydney Underground Film Festival (SUFF) is thrilled to present a vibrant, retro-infused celebration of Xanadu

Qtopia Sydney will once again be part of the beating heart of Sydney Fringe Festival, hosting the official Queer Hub from 2-27 September 2025. For

Running from 28 August to 31 August 2025, the Melbourne Affordable Art Fair collects under one roof some of the country’s most vibrant and visually

A story of life, death and what might come next, Ride the Cyclone follows six young choir members. After being tragically killed in a freak

'HOOPS' DOCUSERIES CHRONICLES FIGHT FOR TRANSGENDER RIGHTS IN SPORT WHEN A TWEET STOPS A CAREER Transgender basketballer Lexi Rodgers was blocked from playing the sport she

Hello? …We’ve answered. HOTLINE is the monthly gay club you’ve been missing - calling you across two levels from Kings Cross Hotel, Sydney. Pick up.

South Coast stars Lucy Mills and Hayley Neal are striking a chord with their ingenious plan to chase music dreams while dodging sky-high living costs

Byron Bay’s world famous gay nude beach, Kings Beach, has been rejected by the NSW Heritage Council as not meeting the threshold for state heritage

Just 19-years-old, a small-town boy from the Melbourne suburb of Sunshine, Leigh Bowery arrived in London in October 1980 armed with a suitcase full of

I Kissed a Boy Stan 3/5 stars.   If I Kissed a Boy Season 2 is anything to go by, queer girls might just be deeper

Drugs such as methamphetamine, GHB/GBL or others used to enhance or prolong sexual experiences can often promise euphoria, connection and disinhibition. For many, they offer

What makes a gay club gay? It’s a question I’ve been mulling over since the launch of Aura, the new nightclub that has taken over

In a whirlwind six-month journey across Australia, tour guide and activist Sita Sargeant set out with a bold mission: to uncover and amplify the stories

In a moment that defined the very concept of ‘Pride as a Protest’, up to 200,000 people came out to march in Budapest Pride on

Across two packed nights at long-standing North Melbourne performance space Meat Market, local Burlesque legend Domino de Jour gave attendees a showcase of homegrown talent

Sydney’s queer nightlife has its fair share of ups and downs, with many parties fizzling out after Mardi Gras or struggling to draw crowds during

  A rising voice in the independent music scene, with over half a million Spotify streams and column inches in leading industry publications from The

It’s a year since a spate of Grindr assaults in Canberra, where men were lured to an address by a fake profile and set upon

A scene from Les Girls (1957) The renowned Australian director Gillian Armstrong will attend the Orry-Kelly Dressing Hollywood Gala, celebrating the Kiama-born costume designer who

Many of us have stopped in Cooma for a rest and refresh before heading to the Snowy Mountains but did you know Cooma is a

We’ve heard too much about the uncertain times our community is experiencing across the world, and it’s clear this might just be the beginning… for

When STUN asked me to write an article on Keith Haring, I said, ‘Why write about an American artist who died in the 1990s and

DADDY, DON’T DROP THE SOAP! As part of Qtopia Pride Fest 2025 Until 6 June, 9:30pm.   The Loading Dock at Qtopia Sydney, 301 Forbes St,

Queer pop star on the rise THORNE drops new single “Honey” – and, girl, is it sweet, writes Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier. Barbados-born, Guyanese-Australian queer pop artist

Review: Drag Queens Down Under Friday 23 May Sydney Writers' Festival @ Carriageworks Reviewed by Jo Falvey Having been glued to the edge of my

Gay love takes different forms and in this case it’s in the shape of a couple of adorable young men on a rooftop in the

With secure footing in the queer music and dance scenes of northern Europe, singer-songwriter, producer and true-blue Amsterdammer, Fabian Raad has made the leap from

Photo by Matt Hurley Bringing their uniquely disciplined (and extremely high-energy) dance style to Rising – Melbourne’s arts, music, and live

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Showing until April 5 at Belco Arts. Tickets at https://www.belcoarts.com.au/curious/ Reviewed by Ali Khan I was

7PM Thursday 3 April, National Film and Sound Archive Canberra Tickets https://queerscreen.org.au/sessions/duino-3/ Enter discount code STUNDuino for $17 tickets to Duino at Mardi Gras Film

Review – Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story at The Street Theatre, Canberra Thursday 27 February When you go out to see a show by

STREAMING Somebody Somewhere Binge 5 stars Emilia Pérez Netflix 3 stars If you haven’t yet embarked on the journey that is Somebody Somewhere then now

Must Watch Arcane – Seasons 1 and 2 Based on the world of League of Legends, Netflix's Arcane is more than just an animated series—it’s

Donald Trump has re-entered the White House and millions of marginalised people, especially those within the LGBTQI+ community, are bracing for the impact. His previous

The ACT’s Local Hero award recipients for 2025 are passionate about empowering migrant women, writes Jo Falvey. “We won an award recently, and afterwards, as

Many of us have driven around Canberra’s Rainbow Roundabout but what does it mean to the community? Ali Khan finds out. Located at the heart

The chief executive of LGBTIQ+ health organisation Thorne Harbour Health, Simon Ruth has called for a nationally coordinated response to the Grindr attacks, which have

A new study by the online community ts-dating.com has revealed the cities where trans* people can live the most safely. The study examined the conditions

A new poll on the inclusion of police in pride parades by Just.Equal Australia has found that a 63.9 per cent majority of LGBTQ+ people

“I’m very proud to bring an hour of queer comedy at a time when, again, queer art of any kind is being scrutinized at a

Thailand has become the first country in south-east Asia to legalise marriage equality, after more than a decade of campaigns for the reform. Hundreds of

Helping Canberrans be good lovers, SHFPACT launches free STI Testing clinic for under 30s Dedicated to helping Canberrans be the best lovers they can be,

As part of SpringOut 2024, Canberra Qwire presented The Sound of Us, which was not only the celebration of local LGBTIAQ+ chorists, but a joining

Created during the pandemic, Briefs: Bite Club featuring Sahara Beck was the sweet injection of sex and glamour that the 2024 SpringOUT program was thirsting

In your words, could you please describe the ‘No Cops at SpringOUT’ cause for readers? No Cops at SpringOUT is really similar to a lot

I used to DJ at Heaven Nightclub in Canberra’s Garema Place pretty much every weekend between 1997 and 2001. My sidekick Jono and I also

Drag Cabaret: Danger Zone Friday 27 September at Smith's Alternative, Canberra Reviewed by Jo Falvey and Hannah Head The bold yellow warning signs screaming "Danger

Spring came roaring in like a lion for Sydney drag king Sexy Galexy with a whirlwind for the (last ever) Broken Heel festival, DJ sets

The beating heart of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ community moved west in August with the opening of the Inner West Pride Centre in the Newtown Town Hall

I’ve been involved in Fair Day since 2017, Meridian’s flagship event since the early 2000s (formerly AIDS Action Council). I’ve watched it grow from 1,200

    With the growing political tension and divide heating up in the US ahead of its presidential election in November, the usual suspects are

While Canberra’s Grindr attackers are still at large, police in Perth have caught four boys, aged between 15 and 17, for similarly opportunistic attacks. Police

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has taken aim at the Liberal’s lack of solid commitment to the Canberra queer community in the lead up to

As a successful media entrepreneur and author, Tim Duggan seemed to have life sorted.  In 2005, he established queer online magazine SameSame.com.au and then co-founded

Former NSW One Nation party leader Mark Latham has been ordered to pay gay independent MP Alex Greenwich $140,000 by a Federal Court judge who

The Boyfriend Netflix. 4 stars Having now watched four queer dating shows in a row for STUN, I consider myself somewhat of a genre aficionado.

What a spectacular night at the Polo Club! KREWD presented the Gaudy Ball on the 14th of September, and it was truly a memorable extravaganza.

In his first year in the role of marketing, Jack Bailey is enthusiastic about the 16-day program and its offering not only for locals but

Image-based abuse is on the rise on queer dating/hook up apps, writes Andrew Macdonald. The digital landscape has seen significant advancements in connectivity and communication,

Canberra’s LGBTIQA+ community is divided over the decision to exclude the police from having a presence at this year’s SpringOUT Fair Day, either in-or-out of

Director Jarrad West moved from Perth to the ACT in 2006 and formed Everyman Theatre, which is now in its 16th year and has become

October 17 to 31 Queer Pavilion at the Vault at Dairy Road https://canberraartbiennial.com *** This year the Canberra Art Biennial is proud to present the

Canberra Qwire Trivia Night 2024 Sat 21 Sep, 7pm-10pm @ Weston Creek Community Centre Tickets $25/$20 conc. at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canberra-qwire-trivia-night-2024-tickets-977900385377?aff=oddtdtcreator *** Join us for a fun and

Enemies of Grooviness Eat Sh!t 4–7 September at the Canberra Theatre Tickets $39-$49 at https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/enemies-of-grooviness-2024/ “Grumble does not belong to me, she belongs to the

BY DANNY CORVINI I wrote to 'party monster' Michael Alig from 2001 to 2003 while he was still in jail for murdering his drug dealer

Fountain Lakes In Lockdown: A Drag Parody Play 13 Sep 2024 to 15 Sep 2024 Erindale Theatre It’s August, 2021. Kath is up to pussy’s

Get ready for an unforgettable springtime escape this October long weekend with the Coastal Twist LGBTIQA  Arts and Culture Festival. Set on the stunning Central

8pm-3am, Saturday 10 August The Vault, Dairy Rd, Fyshwick Tickets https://www.thevault.place/event-listing-1/heaps-gay Heaps Gay are heading to Canberra for a messy, indulgent & inclusive art party

Kaleidoscope III Celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre ENTRIES CLOSE: Midnight Friday 13 September 2024 Opening: 6pm Friday 18 October 2024 Exhibition: 18

Canberra Qwire Presents "OUT and About" Workshops: Fostering Community and Connection through Song Canberra Qwire, proudly LGBTQIA+, is thrilled to announce the "OUT and About"

Richard Allen (aka Rachel) put the Canberra gay community in the spotlight back in 1980 with the first ever Camp-Berra float at the Sydney Gay

You may have heard about tantra during some late night googling or amongst cheeky conversations with friends about the sexy massages you've recently had. What

Life in the spotlight as a drag performer isn’t always glitter, wigs and heels. Having performed sold out shows, starred in national advertising campaigns and

A claim has been lodged in London against Grindr for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status. According to the claim, Grindr shared sensitive data with third

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon did not appear at Sydney’s Downing Centre local court in June when an eight-week adjournment to August 13 for the

The Kings Cross end of Sydney’s Darlinghurst is swinging again thanks to Brendan De La Hay and his wild new plaything, the Emerald Room, writes

What should queer Canberrans expect if the ACT Liberals win at the territory election in October, Hannah Head asks opposition leader Elizabeth Lee. Canberra is

Isabel Mudford is the new Greens for candidate and brings a wealth of experience, writes Hannah Head. The ACT Greens have officially selected Isabel Mudford

Avid readers of my column in STUN — I’m sure there are legions of you — might recall I’m a Sydney gal by birth but

'Thicc' Shygirl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teUaaZ4EVp4 31-year-old London-based singer Shygirl has a sultry voice which sails smoothly over bouncy basslines, seamlessly pairing ‘90s and ‘00 dance flavours with

  Located in the old Darlinghurst Police Station, infamous for the brutal treatment of demonstrators in the first Mardi Gras parade in 1978, Qtopia Sydney

  Must watch: Love Lies Bleeding   This movie takes you into the gripping world of bodybuilding, performance enhancing drugs, psychological struggles, familial trauma—all while

Sitting at home one day, Wayne Herbert was feeling increasingly frustrated at the state of the conversation around the richly diverse disability community, which includes

The Victorian Government has announced the launch of The Unsaid Says a Lot, a groundbreaking campaign which aims to raise public awareness of the everyday

I Kissed a Girl 5 stars Apple TV   Dannii is back, fabulous as ever, this time with a group of queer women looking for

Gaining access to gender-affirming puberty blockers is now near impossible in the UK, writes Glenda Harvey. The confounding polarisation of anything to do with transgender

Each Tuesday,  6:30 - 7:30 beginning 4th June Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor St Fitzroy, Meeting Room 1* Peer to peer sharing, in a sacred space powerfully

For many taking part in LGBTQIA+ hookup culture, sexting is to be expected. Hannah Head explains what you need to think about before you send

Northern NSW's legendary Tropical Fruits New Year's Eve event have put out the call for those wanting to perform at or contribute to this year's

In 2022, Meridian launched a new video engagement tool – a 5-minute short called 'Welcome To Meridian'. Brainchild of Community Engagement Manager, Lee Caldwell, the

Newcastle  Flicking through the collections from the Hunter Rainbow History Group, Newcastle's rich and extensive queer history is dazzling. Highlighting both the vibrancy and pain

Over recent years in Australia, we have seen immense progress in the recognition of LGBTAIQ+ rights and acknowledgement we form part of Australia’s rich and

“I wanted to disappoint everybody “ There have been multiple articles and reviews written about Leigh Bowery so where do I start in adding my

MUST WATCH FILM: Bottoms Your mandatory watching for this STUN issue is Bottoms (2023). Though a satirical look at high school dynamics, this comedic and

The first documented ‘nude’ image was sent in 1828 yet laws governing nude images remain confusing to this day. Governments work to catch up with

There’s an old saying, “When one door closes, another one opens.” When I was growing up it was just something that old people said but

Leigh was one of a kind. He was very different. I was a classmate of Leigh’s at Melbourne High in the late ‘70s. Melbourne High

Pleasingly, McKenzie Wark isn’t here to start a(nother) generational debate about what raves used to be and what they’ve become. Like her, some of us

Sometimes you’d think the world was made exclusively by and for children. Well, at least that’s what people against the queer community want us to

Cam Smith had been a Kings Cross bouncer for 10 years with a black belt in jujitsu and an economics and marketing degree when he

If you thought that it couldn’t get any crazier than the Covid anti-vax movement then news out of the UK may make you reconsider. New

A peculiarly Canberra landmark, the Rainbow Roundabout on Lonsdale Street in Braddon is a much-loved and photographed feature of our capital. Painted in 2017 to

With over 17 published books, two TEDx talks, a fortnightly radio show and weekly postings on their blog, Yenn Purkis is a leading voice in

Originally from Batemans Bay, Canberra-based Yiannis Nikodellis is one active bod. In between DJing and making music under the name Yokelust, he’s also an artist

SALTBURN Now screening in Australia on Amazon Prime It only took a modest amount at the box office. It has divided critics and audiences alike.

Thailand is a step closer to becoming only the second Asian nation after Taiwan to legalise same-sex marriage after a majority of MPs voted in

Whoopi Goldberg fears that LGBTIQ+ people may ‘disappear’ if Donald Trump is re-elected as president. Talking about Trump’s blatant assertion during his interview with Fox

James Hillier AKA Nordacious is a Brisbane-based visual artist who engages in an audaciously queer approach to pop culture. His works pop out from their

A few years ago you said in an interview that you were “too queer, too brown or not attractive enough to sell records”. Do you

A queer-run fitness studio in Canberra is making exercise accessible to all members of the LGBTIQA+ community, writes Holly Hazlewood. Finding a safe exercise space

You wouldn’t know from his suburban Canberra home that Jerry Kirbell is a massive Madonna collector. There’s no sign of the Material Girl anywhere, writes

The challenges faced by queer refugees do not stop at the border, discovers Holly Hazlewood. As the rights of queer people around the world are

There’s a new playgroup for queers* in the capital, writes Jo Falvey. When Frankie (he/him) and Aevi (they/them) were living in Melbourne they had been

Multicultural members and allies of the LGBTIQA+ community will have better support navigating conversations around sexual orientation and gender identity thanks to the creation of

SINK SIMONA CASTRICUM (DINOSAUR CITY RECORDS) Small disclosure: I DJed alongside Simona Castricum almost 20 years ago at a queer dance party in Naarm (Melbourne)

INFINITY WORM SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER, GOOLABRI ESTATE A.C.T. As someone who was part of Canberra’s original rave scene of the early ‘90s, I know that

HAY FEVER BY NOEL COWARD Until August 12 @ ACT Hub, Causeway Hall, Kingston Review by Jo Falvey   Photo: Ben

Super queer funky punk artist Paul Yore holds no punches in his exhibition Word Made Flesh, writes Christos Linou.   'Stronger

FOR BETTER AND FOR WORSE  A rapid decline in quality queer content leaves us with car-crash TV like these two stunners. Reviews by Sean Cook 

Jennifer Hopelezz reckons life without sparkle is just a bit of a drag, really. To scare the public about queer people, you can always rely

In his new autobiography, Ken 'Dazzler' Dunlop grabs you and counts to ten, writes Ali Khan. Growing up in the 1980s, the only wrestler I

It’s become a lightning rod for conservatives in the US and been banned in dozens of school districts there - but the ground-breaking Gender Queer: A

After a couple of weeks of soft launches and events, Bernie’s Bar finally had its grand opening weekend at the start of June, which saw

It comes as the latest attack on the freedom of speech against artists who have previously been allowed to read books to children at schools

Studies over the past three years have shown the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the LGBTQIA+ community, due to the nature of government mandated preventive

The distinctive music that filled nightclubs, raves and queer spaces in the ‘80s and ‘90s are the cornerstones to current pop, electronic and club music.

Seeing footage of the recent drone shows at Vivid and WorldPride made my anticipation soar for Lucie in the Sky at the Canberra Theatre. Presented

Out of the Shadows is an exhibition of digital drawings, crochet sculpture and video works by Megan Munro. The works reflect Munro's life as a

Intersex advocates are celebrating after the ACT made history with nation-leading legislation that will protect the choice of intersex people in medical settings, writes Holly

After being a hit at Pride festivals across the USA, Qweer Clothing has opened its first showroom in Sydney, writes Danny Corvini Joshua Bouman moved

I saw you in action for the first time hosting the Miss First Nation competition during Sydney WorldPride and I thought you’re elegant and eloquent,

“I’m rebirthing my sound. I’ve always been unafraid to experiment on every album. With this record, I’m more confident as an artist than I have

Marry Me A Little offers a bittersweet insight into modern single life set amongst the backdrop of apartment living and the brief, shining moments of

Newcastle drag queen Timberlina said she will continue to host Rainbow Storytimes “until the day she dies” amid growing calls from right-wing groups around the

Former Olympian and unfortunately also one of the world’s most famous trans people, Caitlyn Jenner vowed to take on the so-called ‘rainbow mafia’ in an

Writer Honni van Rijswijk’s journey to a rainbow family was years in the making. It was only in their thirties while living in Seattle’s thriving

Sydney's dance trio PNAU may have their roots in the city's early '90s rave scene but they have truly become the property of the entire

I don’t quite remember when it happened, but at some stage I started calling myself ‘queer’ or ‘a member of the LGBTQIA+ community’ instead of

A carefully constructed pile of bodies greets a sell-out crowd at Roar presents Crave inside a northern Canberra gentlemen’s club. Pulsing rhythms shake the walls

When I knew I was going to see the staged production of Holding the Man I was excited but nervous. The movie and the novel had

But wait - there's more! See the second album here: https://stunmagazine.com.au/fresh-out-photos-2nd-album/

TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault Subsdance Dance Studio owner, Charlie Wan, has built a queer, accepting utopia, far removed from the life they once

You’ll know that you’ve reached the end of the two-hour drive to Pattaya from Bangkok when the skyscrapers start sprouting along the coastline. We’re here

When was Molly Poppinz born?  The persona was born back in 2014 when I was living on the Gold Coast and just started dabbling, then

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq9gPaIzbe8 Unholy - Sam Smith, Kim Petras Despite the song's title, Sam Smith and Kim Petras came together to make the holiest of unions. With

It’s hardly a secret the best dance parties are queer AF. After all, the LGBTQI+ community has a deep history of creating dance spaces to

Wollongong-based T is the artist behind the instagram account @neon.bodies, where hot guys from the internet are given a glow up. Interview by Christos Linou

Growing up a queer kid and teenager in ‘80s and ‘90s Australia, I rarely if ever saw my experience reflected back at me in the

Louise, Maddy and James met for the very first time in Betty’s Soup Kitchen on Oxford Street in the late 1990s. For one purpose -

A new anti-LGBT law was passed by the Russian Parliament in December banning ‘propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations’. The new law expands upon the existing

Sydney WorldPride was stunning.. and now Amsterdam is coming for the crown! The Dutch capital has been selected as the host of WorldPride 2026 and

Effeminate men get passed over for leadership roles and gay men contribute to a culture that prevents them from advancing in their careers, a new

Pope Francis became the first pope to declare that homosexuality is not a crime, in January, ahead of a trip to Africa where such laws

Ukraine is set to host its first-ever queer film festival, Sunny Bunny, this June. Programmer Bohdan Zhuk told Variety that the festival will try to

A renowned beacon of journalism, the Daily Mail announced in January that there was a George Michael biopic in the works with White Lotus star

Transista Groove is a three piece local Canberra band, featuring Glenda Harvey on guitar and lead vocals, Szusza Ihasz on bass and David Twynam on

AMERICAN HORROR STORY SEASON 11 - NYC 2.5/5 Stars  ALERT: This review contains spoilers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We7agUlQu6g For the eleven years of it’s run, American Horror Story

Having written the book on queering the museum, Mr Middleton is part of the team that has brought together the National Museum of Australia’s upcoming

Coming out can often be met by people stumbling over their words, a failed attempt at saying the full LGBTQIA+ acronym, and a solid amount

After turning out a decomposing trash look, a Justin Bieber-inspired tantrum, and a glam ‘toodlyboop’ straight out of your nightmares, Zapp Backagain is Canberra’s So

It’s always exciting to take a trip to Belco Arts. The near-new facility on the water’s edge at Belconnen has thrown up a consistent program

Born in Canberra to a Lebanese, Irish and Chinese mother and an Italian, French and Welsh father, Oliver Levi-Malouf aka Etcetera Etcetera is Canberra's most

Fresh Out is a fresh vision of Fair Day, Canberra's largest LGBTIQA+ community event. A collaboration between SpringOUT and Meridian ACT, Fresh Out is welcoming

Dancing Queen ABBA Yeah it’s super predictable but no song turns the atmosphere gay in a heartbeat like Dancing Queen. I would open every YES!Fest

The city’s Milkshake Festival may be better known but a colourful street party outside an Amsterdam gay club is a deliciously queer melting pot with heart writes Danny Corvini.

Singapore has finally repealed a ban on gay sex, effectively making it legal to be homosexual in the city-state. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (pictured)

While Priscilla introduced Australian mainstream audiences to drag, it was arguably the 1998 film Head On starring Alex Dimitriades that put gay sex into the

The prime minister of Malta, Robert Abela (pictured), has announced that the country will offer free gender-affirming surgery for trans people. Abela told audiences at

A decade after the US military first repealed its 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell' policy and allowed gay and lesbian troops to serve openly, a report

EuroPride went ahead in the Serbian capital of Belgrade in September despite being earlier cancelled by its president Aleksandar Vucic due to threats by right-wing

Anxiety is mounting about the state of Sydney's Oxford Street as a third of shopfronts on the gay drag are empty just months out from

13-year-old Perth boy Lucas Lane has created an inclusive nail polish line after what his mother described as a "heart-wrenching" experience trying to buy the

Holland had the highest monkeypox infection rate in the world but infections have dropped dramatically. What are the lessons for Australia, asks Jennifer Hopelezz.

Canberra’s new three-level pleasure palace has a surprise waiting on its first floor – and it’s decidedly queer. Danny Corvini took a sneak peek with its designer, property developer Nik Bulum.

Stephen Corvini spoke to PhD candidate Damien O’Meara about his research project Queering Australian Screens.

Emerald City Kickball will be doing a demonstration at Fresh Out so you can see just how much fun you can have with a big bouncy ball writes Stuart Ridley.

After New York and Sydney, Jo Falvey returned to Canberra with her young son and found fabulosity … and a wife.