The Midsumma Festival is coming to Brimbank this summer in a burst of colour and culture.
Running from 18 January to 8 February, the Midsumma Westside program brings events to Brimbank venues, celebrating local LGBTQIA+ stories and community.
Brimbank mayor Virginia Tachos encouraged locals to attend.
“We’re proud to be part of Midsumma Westside, supporting our LGBTQIA+ community by bringing the colour, creativity and connections of Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural Midsumma Festival to venues across Melbourne’s west,” Cr Tachos said.
A major highlight is the Brimbank LGBTQIA+ History Exhibition, supported by the Australian Queer Archives.
The exhibition maps and celebrates LGBTQIA+ history, showcasing the rich stories and connections that define Brimbank’s vibrant queer heritage.
“The exhibition contains objects and artworks of notable westies like Leigh Bowery, Kween Kong, Nathan McGlynn, Q West, Sunshine Gay Girl and more!” Cr Tachos said.
Locals are invited to the exhibition’s opening night gala at 6pm on Thursday 22 January at the Bowery Gallery, St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans.
While entry is free, bookings are essential for the gala.
The exhibition itself runs from 16 January to 4 April, giving visitors months to explore the exhibition.
Adding to the summer festivities is the pride pool party in Sunshine, an LGBTQIA+ inclusive event taking place on Saturday 24 January at Sunshine Leisure Centre.
The free event will feature inflatable slides for youngsters, live music and catering.
For full event details and free ticket bookings, visit Creative Brimbank or midsumma.org.au.
