Centring First Nations voices, perspectives and performances

Sydney WorldPride aimed to unite First Nations peoples from across Asia Pacific, celebrating a shared respect for culture, indigeneity and liberation.

The event programming showcased First Nations culture and talent.

Sydney WorldPride engaged First Nations businesses and performers to deliver key aspects of the Festival’s branding. For instance, the Nungala Creative agency of Warramunga Wombaya artist Jessica Johnson was employed to create Sydney WorldPride’s iconic logo and visual identity.

First Nations inclusion was also a priority in programming the Festival’s headline events.

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First Nations performers were featured in official events such as the Live and Proud Opening Concert, including Kuku Yalanji singer Jessica Mauboy.

The First Nations Gala Concert, Blak & Deadly, centred Blak voices, with a line-up of First Nations LGBTQIA+SB talent and artistry, such as Electric Fields, award-winning artist Mo’Ju and Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under star Kween Kwon.

“I welcome each and every one of you on behalf of my Sydney tribe of sexually and gender-diverse First Nations peoples. We have our own very proud and long history and future... It is a privilege for me to walk in the path of my elders –barefoot or in heels.”

– Nana Miss Koori, a Gadigal elder drag performer, from the Opening Concert’

Of First Nations attendees agree that First Nations peoples were well-represented at Pride

Of artists agree that Sydney WorldPride promotes and encourages diversity among artists and entertainers