PROJECT PRIDE LISMORE

Lismore and the rainbow region’s vibrant LGBTIQ+ community invites everyone to join with them in celebrating pride, diversity and belonging. 

A community-driven organisation promoting creativity, inclusivity and cultural expression.

Project Pride, a festival of art, culture, music, education and fun will run in the first week (1-8) of June.   Project Pride is an initiative of a grass-roots group of community members. Let us illuminate the community and celebrate diversity.

Proudly sponsored by


The Boys Hair and Makeup

Bi-Rite Home Appliances

Lismore City Council

In the spirit of reconciliation, Project Pride Lismore would like to acknowledge the Custodians of this land, the Widjabul Wia-bal people of the Bundjalung Nation. We acknowledge the ongoing connections to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to the Elders past and present. We stand in solidarity.

Stand Proud!

From the 1st to the 8th of June, Lismore stands proud with events to tantalise and satiate you pride taste buds.

See you there.

Appreciate

All of June

Queer Exhibition and weaving circle

at Amarina AARI

Project Pride Lismore 2024 Events

Events to be proud of.

  • Walk

    Saturday 01.06.24

    10.15 am-12.30 pm

    PLACES HAVE MEMORIES WALK

    Queer History Walking Tour Lismore - Bunjalung Country

    Visit a dozen locations and find out what happened from the 1950s to today- join Ian Teacosy Gray (Northern Rivers Queer History Project) and Ivan Crozier (ACON) for a wander down queer memory lane.

    Meet at 10.15am.

    Where

  • Still

    Saturday 01.06.24

    2.00 pm-3.30 pm

    We are born on this earth to be together and share experiences. Setting our intentions and taking care of one another in community heals the soul.

    at Timbre

    Limited availability. Bookings essential.

    Book Here

  • Talk

    Saturday 01.06.24

    6.00 pm-8.00 pm

    Discussion Panel

    No bad whores, Just bad laws - a discussion panel at Galaxy Underground.

    Where

  • Feel

    Saturday 01.06.24

    6.00 pm-2.00 am

    Euphoria x Project Pride Opening Party

    at Hotel Metropole

    Tickets

  • Dance

    Sunday 02.06.24

    2.00 pm-5.00 pm

    Disco Beanz

    $10 kids ticket. Adults must stay to chaperone (free), at Galaxy Underground.

    Where

  • Explore

    Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control Elderado has been postponed for the time being and will not be happening this Sunday 2nd June 2024 for Project Pride Lismore.

    So hold onto the gold… It will happen.

    We will keep you updated once details are finalised.

    Thank you to those who offered to help and stay tuned. Yours Sincerely, The Elderado team.

  • Listen

    Monday 03.06.24

    4.00 pm-4.45 pm

    Queer Kids Reading

    at the Kids Library Centro

    Where

  • View

    Monday 03.06.24

    5.30 pm-7.00 pm Opening

    Running until the 15th June.

    Chasing Rainbows Art Exhibition

    A mixed media art exhibition exploring the history of the Rainbow Flag.

    at The Boys Hair and Make Up

    Where

  • Eat

    Tuesday 04.06.24

    12.00 pm-2.00 pm

    Lismore Lads Lunch

    Marigolds Bistro

    South Lismore Bowling Club

    Where

  • Observe

    Wednesday 05.06.24

    5.00 pm-7.00 pm

    ‘femme’ Art exhibition

    at the Levee bar with Claudie frock.

    Where

  • Laugh

    Wednesday 05.06.24

    7.00 pm-9.00 pm

    Femme: Comedy Night

    at the Levee bar

    Tickets $10

    Where

  • Remember

    Thursday 06.06.24

    1.00 pm-5.00 pm

    Memory Lounge

    at ACON Lismore

    Opportunity to learn about local LGBTQ history with recordings of people’s LGBTQ memories

    Where

  • Show

    Thursday 06.06.24

    5.30 pm (single 45 min set)

    Casey May & The Lovers

    Northern Rivers 7 piece band with love of Soul Jazz and Funk

    Planet Music

    Where

  • Make

    Saturday 08.06.24

    Noon-4.00 pm

    headspace Queer Crafternoon (12-25 years & friends), marquees, with different craft activities available including beading, pride flag making and pride badge making.

    Cnr Magellan & Carrington Sts

    Where

  • Perform

    Saturday 08.06.24

    10.00 am-4.00pm

    The We Will Thrive group will be coming to the streets of Lismore to showcase a short performance piece as part of Project Pride Lismore.

    10.00 am - Lismore Farmers Market

    1.00 pm Lismore CBD

    Evening - Tropical Fruits Pride Ball

    More

  • Experience

    Saturday 08.06.24

    5.00 pm-8.00 pm

    SISSY: Decolonising Love. Indigenous Sistergirls and cis-women’s event.

    Art exhibition, poetry reading, Indigenous food, yarning by the fire and sharing stories of queer Blak history.

    at Timbre

    Where

  • Celebrate

    Saturday 08.06.24

    4.00 pm-12.00 am

    Tropical Fruits Pride Ball

    Rollerworld Lismore

    Where

Glow

Saturday 22.06.24

events from 12.00 pm-Late

Celebrating Pride and Diversity in the Lismore Lantern Parade.

As the 30th-year celebration of the Lismore Lantern Parade approaches, excitement builds as the community prepares to illuminate the night with creativity, unity, and pride. Among the festivities, this year marks a significant milestone as the Project Pride Lismore community enters the parade for the first time, adorned with magnificent Q lanterns.

 To contribute to this historic event, Project Pride Lismore has had two Workshops dedicated to crafting 10 letter Q lanterns and a grand Q symbolizing pride, unity, and diversity. These workshops invited participants to engage in a creative endeavour that not only produced stunning lanterns but also fosters connections across the community.

the lantern parade

Come join us in the parade as we assemble in Magellan Street, outside the library at 5.00 pm