QMS' general manager, City of Sydney, said the numbers demonstrate why Sydney is a major event capital.
Melissa Barry: "A chance to celebrate the trailblazers who paved the way for others."
Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert begins Friday February 24
• Optus will also be supporting Queer Screen
• Venues that took part last year ranged from as far as Cairns to Broken Hill
• The ABC has also been given broadcast rights to WorldPride
• Plus Amazon Prime Video, Facebook and Instagram, Eternals, Aussie drama co-productions
Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras delivers SBS biggest night in 12 months
• The show will be hosted by RuPaul and co-judge Michelle Visage
• Rita Ora is the international chart-topper behind hit tracks Anywhere and the new release Big
• This year the festival is themed RISE
• partnership extends across the whole Hit Network
Mardi Gras live coverage lifts SBS share to best in over a year
• Spotlighted LGBTQ+ Facebook groups include Black Rainbow and Trikone