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Applications Open: Midsumma Pathways Program

The Pathways program provides a queer context for ten to twelve LGBTQIA+ emerging artists with disability to develop their artistic practices.

closing Friday 8 July 2022

Become The One National Tour

Midsumma is proud to announce the first national tour as a result of the Queer Playwriting Awards, produced by Gasworks Arts Park and supported by Midsumma Festival - Become The One by Adam Fawcett

From 11 March to 27 May (various locations)

But wait there's more...

There are still some amazing events to see (even though our festival dates are over *sad face), keep the arts coming with these events.

Melbourne Pride Regional Events

Melbourne Pride doesn’t mean Melbourne gets to have all the fun. Melbourne Pride celebrates our LGBTIQ+ communities, with a series of activities across the state including in our regional communities over the entire summer.

Become The One National Tour

Midsumma is proud to announce the first national tour as a result of the Queer Playwriting Awards, produced by Gasworks Arts Park and supported by Midsumma Festival - Become The One by Adam Fawcett

BECOME THE ONE National Tour

QPAS 2022 Winner

Rory Godbold takes home the 2022 Queer Playwriting Award with “CROSS”

QPAS 2022 Rory Godbold

Photo of the winning work, as positioned in the gallery

Midsumma and Australia Post Art Award

Ayman Kaake announced as the winner of the 2022 Midsumma and Australia Post Art Award.

Midsumma and Australia Post Art Award 2022 Winners

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We'll keep you posted on all of the festival news – typically fortnightly throughout the year with special frequency throughout the festival period. Stay abreast of Midsumma milestones throughout the year – such as Midsumma Carnival Stall, Pride March or event registrations to name a few...

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