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Posted Nov 25, 2022
Midsumma is very proud of its artists and producers. Here's the scoop on many events from some of the great media supporting the 2023 Midsumma Festival.
Events are listed alphabetically. Within each event, the most recent article appears first.
- 99 Names: 28 Jan-12 Feb
- 11 Jan: by Steve Dow, The Age: The photographer using beautiful imagery to shine a light on ugly truths
- An Hour With Queen Jesus: 29 Jan
- 18 Jan: Australian Arts Review: On the Couch with Jo Clifford
- AO Glam Slam: 27 Jan
- 7 Jan: by Stephen Brook, The Age: It’s party time at the Australian Open’s ‘Glam Slam’
- A Southern Fairytale: 30 Jan-4 Feb
- 1 Feb: by Flora Georgiou, Stage Whispers: A Southern Fairytale is a beautifully conceived show written and starring Ty Autry in a one-hour revelatory monologue chronicled in six chapters
- A Worthy Rival: Live Radio Play: 4 Feb
- 8 Feb: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: It is very exciting to consider how this work might be developed and where it might go.
- A Year of Dating: 31 Jan-11 Feb
- 9 Feb: Saffron Swire, Timeout: ...a frank and funny dive into the culture of modern dating.
- 3 Feb: by Michael Brindley, Stage Whispers: Despite A Year of Dating being in twelve parts with fade-outs dividing them, it’s a very entertaining hour and a bit.
- Big Thick Energy: 10-11 Feb
- 9 Feb: Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, The Guardian: Big Thick Energy: the party taking body positivity beyond ‘big tits, small waist, fat ass’
- Body Irrelevant: 31 Jan-4 Feb
- BONEZ Alternative Queer Party: 4 Feb
- 17 Jan: Beat Magazine: BONEZ is throwing an Alternative Queer Party for Midsumma Festival
- Blankë Pøp: 28 Jan
- 25 Dec: Beat Magazine: Abbotsford Convent’s Midsumma Festival 2023: Blankë Pøp
- BURGERZ by Travis Alabanza: 8-11 Feb
- 6 Jan: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: BURGERZ by Travis Alabanza arrives at Theatre Works this Midsumma Festival
- 2 Jan: Aussie Theatre: Travis Alabanza’s international breakout hit Burgerz will take the stage at Theatre Works this February ...
- Celebrating Queer Spirit - Justice and Joy: 29 Jan
- 1 Feb: Maya Pilbrow, The Melbourne Anglican: LGBTQIA+ Anglicans standing proud amid same-sex marriage debate
- Cherry: 8-11 Feb
- 17 Feb: by Joanne Zou, Farrago Magazine: Cherry is a coming-of-age journey delivered with humour and a whole lot of heart
- 9 Feb: by Michael Brindley, Stage Whispers: Cherry is really a narrative – as touching as it is funny – about a fangirl’s obsession with Katy Perry
- 22 Dec: LOTL Magazine: Pasifika Artist Sarah Carroll Explores Her Katy Perry Obsession In Her New Show 'Cherry'
- Cochlear by Snuff Puppets @ Alexandra Gardens: 10-11 Feb
- 13 Feb: Weekend Breakfast, JOY Media: OPAL, Resident Artist from the Snuff Puppets joins us to talk about the Midsumma premiere of Snuff Puppets’ Cochlear (podcast 8:53)
- 3 Feb: by Mick Pacholli, tagg: Snuff Puppets present Cochlear: 15-metre inflatable inner ear amplifying voices from the frontlines of gender
- 2 Feb: Beat Magazine: A 15-metre inflatable inner ear is coming to Alexandra Gardens
- Code of Conduct: 7-11 Feb
- 8 Feb: Australian Arts Review: Winner of the 2022 Queer Playwriting Award, Code of Conduct by Rory Godbold comes to Gasworks
- 8 Feb: by Michael Brindley, Stage Whispers: Godbold’s previous play, When the Light Leaves, about assisted dying, was the winner of 2022 Queer Playwriting Award. Code of Conduct is a worthy successor.
- Coming Out: 9-19 Feb
- 3 Feb: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: COMING OUT is both a wildly funny and challenging exploration of fluid sexuality and online queer culture
- CULT by Ryan Henry: 1-11 Feb
- 27 Jan: Arts Review: A spectacle of campness that is sure to release your endorphins, ...
- Devastating Beauty: 6-11 Feb
- 8 Feb: by Cameron Woodhead, The Age: A life story told through raw, flamboyant performance
- 8 Feb: Kate Mulqueen: Christopher Fieldus performs a one-person cabaret show, telling stories about their personal life punctuated with interpretations of modern songs
- Finding our own true voice: with Jo Clifford: 21-22 Jan
- 18 Jan: Australian Arts Review: On the Couch with Jo Clifford
- Evolution of St Kilda Road Through a Gay Nomads Lens: 28 Jan
- 25 Jan: by Vyom Sharma, ABC 774 Drive: Vyom interviews Garry Oliver of The Nomads (audio @ 42:35)
- Follies Girl: 3-5 Feb
- 24 Jan: by Stephen A Russell, The Age: The Midsumma shows letting joy into a joyless world
- Fountain: 3-5 Feb
- 23 Dec: Em and Warren, JOY 94.9 Drive: Em and Warren chat to musician Max Lawrence about their upcoming show ‘Fountain’ (podcast 5:53)
- I Admire, I Desire: 25 Jan-5 Feb
- 14 Jan: by Krupa Joseph, gaysi: Fine Arts Nude Series Aims To Encourage People To Introspect Their Relationship With Their Bodies
- In The Ghetto: 26 Jan-12 Feb
- 8 Feb: Spoken Word, JOY 94.9: Spoken Word: Episode 4: Cracked Actors Theatre: Midsumma: In the Ghetto (podcast: 48:03)
- 31 Jan: Australian Arts Review: A passionate love story in a chaotic landscape of ribald antics, fear and wild aspiration
- 30 Jan: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: In The Ghetto is a perfect fit for this year’s Midsumma Festival.
- 12 Jan: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: In The Ghetto at Midsumma
- JUDY • AUSTRALIA • 1964: 10-11 Feb
- 15 Feb: by Kate Mulqueen, Arts Hub: Far more people deserve to experience Ferro’s outstanding performance – if not, that would be the real tragedy
- 13 Feb: by Jason Whyte, Australian Arts Review: Commendations to the team who produced the show’s programme
- 9 Feb: Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: ... recreates the dramatic roller-coaster that was Judy Garland’s infamous tour down under in May of 1964
- 8 Feb: The Senior: Tortured Garland story told on stage
- 8 Feb: Herald Sun: Judy was the fizzer of Oz
- 7 Feb: Australian Arts Review: Relive the Judy Garland concert tour of Australia that made headlines around the world
- 1 Feb: by Lisa Leong, ABC Radio: Interview with Nina Ferro (podcast: 12:33)
- Lemon Tree on Dreg Street by Amy May Nunn: 27 Jan-4 Feb
- Marry Me A Little: 24-29 Jan
- 15 Jan: by Blair Ingenthron, Broadway World: It Takes Two Productions to Present MARRY ME A LITTLE This Month
- Men/Still/Shooting: 25 Jan-12 Feb
- 15 Feb: by Panos Apostolou, SBS News: Nude demystification: A Melbourne-based photographer in a new photo exhibition (podcast: 11:42)
- Midsumma Carnival: 22 Jan
- 22 Jan: by Ashleigh McMillan, The Age: ‘Free to be yourself’: Melbourne’s queer community out and proud at Midsumma
- 22 Jan: Leanne Wong, ABC News: Midsumma Festival kicks off in Melbourne and regional Victoria (video: 1:47)
- 22 Jan: 7News: Melbourne makes its mark - tens of thousands celebrate Midsumma and the Lunar New Year (video: 2:36)
- 16 Jan: by Mick Pacholli, Tagg: Midsumma Carnival takes over Alexandra Gardens and kicks off three-week festival
- 3 Jan: by Sian Cain, Steph Harmon, Janine Israel, Tim Byrne and Michael Sun, The Guardian: Midsumma Carnival – queer Christmas: 22 January at Alexandra gardens
- Midsumma Extravaganza: 21 Jan
- 23 Jan: by Cameron Woodhead, The Age: Tragedy, love and art: A legendary Melbourne story finally arrives on stage (VARIETY section)
- 17 Jan: by Jacob McCormack, Beat Magazine: Joel Creasey hosts Midsumma’s most extravagant party yet: ‘It’s a rainbow, if you will, of Queer Australian artists’
- 3 Jan: by Shibu Thomas, Star Observer: THE RHYS NICHOLSON EFFECT
- 3 Jan: by Shibu Thomas, Star Observer: THE UNSTOPPABLE KWEEN KONG
- 19 Dec: Sidonie Bird de la Coeur, Beat Magazine: Kira Puru: An unmissable name on the Midsumma Extravaganza
- 8 Dec: RRR: Australia’s largest pride season ever is kicking off with a fabulous evening of divine queer excellence ...
- 4 Nov: Mama Mag: Live at the Bowl 2023
- Midsumma Pride March: 5 Feb
- 14 Feb: Monash Health: Taking Pride in Care at Midsumma
- 6 Feb: Sunraysia Daily: St Kilda awash in rainbow colours
- 5 Feb: by Carolyn Webb and Mumeyya Ilanbey, The Age: Colours of the world come out to show their Pride
- 5 Feb: by Callum Godde, msn: Pride march baths Melbourne streets in rainbow colours
- 5 Feb: by Niv Sadrolodabaee, Rayane Tamer, SBS News: 'Queer, life, freedom': The voices at Victoria's pride march that were silenced — until now
- 5 Feb: by Wayne Taylor, The Age: Gallery: Midsumma Pride March (27 photos)
- 5 Feb: ABC News: Midsumma Pride March (video @ 14:00)
- 5 Feb: Herald Sun / SkyNews: Thousands join pride march in Victoria (video: 1:01)
- 5 Feb: Mirage News: Pride In Our LGBTIQ+ Communities And Leaders
- 5 Feb: SBS News: Midsumma Pride March (video @ 22:40)
- 5 Feb: Seven News: Midsumma Pride March (video)
- 5 Feb: Nine News: Midsumma Pride March (video @ 12:50)
- 5 Feb: Ten News: Midsumma Pride March (video @ 26:20)
- 5 Feb: by Destiny Rogers, QNews: Premier Dan Andrews joins Midsumma Pride March
- 5 Feb: Australian Pride Network: Pride in our LGBTIQ+ Communities and Leaders
- 1 Feb: Weekend Notes: Be fierce and fabulous and celebrate diversity
- 30 Jan: by Mick Pacholli, tagg: Port Phillip Council proudly preparing for Midsumma Pride March
- Nocturnal X Midsumma: 10 Feb
- 10 Feb: Beat Magazine: Midsumma is teaming up with Melbourne Museum for a huge queer party tonight
- 6 Feb: Hayley Peppin, Harper's Bazaar: Here’s how you can celebrate WorldPride in your city
- ORACLE: 19 Jan-11 Feb
- 13 Jan: by Shibu Thomas, Star Observer: GODS, MONSTERS & ORACLES RETURN FOR THE PRIDE SEASON IN MELBOURNE
- 12 Jan: Australian Arts Review: ORACLE returns to Melbourne in encore season
- Our + Anthem: 10-12 Feb
- 8 Dec: Gemma Sattler and Molly McKenzie x JOY Drive: Em and Warren chat to collaborative duo Gemma Sattler and Molly McKenzie about their Midsumma offering (podcast: 4:31)
- Park Lounge: 4 Feb
- 1 Dec: Star Weekly: Park Lounge returns to Wyndham
- Pride and Joy: 25 Jan
- 22 Dec: by Dan Santangeli, 3RRR Smart Arts: Dan Santangeli chats to Orchestra Victoria about Pride and Joy (podcast - Pride and Joy interview begins @ 01:02:18)
- Protein: 25-30 Jan
- 10 Jan: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: Protein returns for a third sen-soy-tional Melbourne season as part of Midsumma Festival 2023.
- Robyn Reynolds: Cake: 27-28 Jan
- 12 Jan: The Guardian: Robyn Reynolds: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
- 13 Dec: LOTL: Queer Conversation with Comedian Robyn Reynolds on her one woman show: CAKE (video: 11:15)
- RUN by Stephen Laughton: 6-11 Feb
- 3 Feb: Australian Arts Review: Back by popular demand, Gavin Roach presents Stephen Laughton’s Run at The Motley Bauhaus
- Shadowfall: 22-25 Jan
- 25 Jan: by Cameron Woodhead and Mikey Cahill, The Age: Every so often a work comes along that succeeds in ways no one was quite expecting
- Spunk Daddy: 25-30 Jan
- 10 Jan: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: Spunk Daddy at Midsumma
- St Kilda Pride Afterparty at The Espy: 5 Feb
- 17 Jan: by Libby Curran, Concrete Playground: Post-Parade Party
- Stranger Than Usual: 2-4 Feb
- 19 Jan: by John Bailey, The Sydney Morning Herald: Sarah Ward felt like an unsolved puzzle. Killing off Yana Alana helped
- 12 Jan: by Dan Santangeli, 3RRR Smart Arts: Dan Santangeli chats to Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews (podcast - Stranger Than Usual interview begins @ 00:23:00)
- 11 Jan: by Shibu Thomas, Star Observer: DEAF QUEER SPACES DO EXIST: ASPHYXIA
- The Body is More Than This: 26 Jan-12 Feb
- 2 Feb: by Mem Capp, Arts Hub: Exhibition review: The Body is More Than This, Midsumma Festival
- 5 Jan: by Daniel Santangeli, 3RRR Smart Arts: Dan interviews Kin Francis about their Midsumma show (podcast: interview begins @ 01:05:30)
- The MILF and the Mistress: 27 Jan-4 Feb
- 30 Jan: by Cameron Woodhead, The Age: There’s more to The MILF and Mistress than first meets the eye
- 30 Jan: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: This play is a provoking and thoughtful exploration into the desire of the unknown, the universal yearning to fill some unknowable inner void.
- 28 Jan: by Lucy Ross, Theatre Travels: The MILF & Mistress at Theatre Works Explosives Factory
- 27 Jan: by Cameron Woodhead, The Age: The new play diving into the underworld of fetish and BDSM
- 23 Jan: by Chris Thompson, Vision Australia Radio: Interview with Diane Toulson about how she came to be directing the show… (podcast @ 16:20)
- The Pier Festival: 28 Jan
- 31 Jan: Star Weekly: Pier-fect party marks Midsumma
- The Rainbow Tree by Fat Fruit - Melbourne: 24-28 Jan
- 25 Jan: by Isabelle Oderberg, Arts Hub: There’s something magical about The Rainbow Tree.
- 19 Jan: by John Bailey, The Sydney Morning Herald: Sarah Ward felt like an unsolved puzzle. Killing off Yana Alana helped
- 12 Jan: by Dan Santangeli, 3RRR Smart Arts: Dan Santangeli chats to Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews (podcast - The Rainbow Tree interview begins @ 00:13:40)
- 11 Jan: by Shibu Thomas, Star Observer: DEAF QUEER SPACES DO EXIST: ASPHYXIA
- The Six Guys an Immigrant Trans Person of Colour will date in Melbourne: 6-12 Feb
- 12 Feb: by Flora Georgiou, Stage Whispers: a zesty animated fractured romantic comedy about life as an immigrant trans person of colour
- 9 Feb: by Maridel Martinez, SBS Filipino: written interview (in English) + Filipino podcast (16:58)
- 7 Feb: by Dax Carnay, Archer Magazine: From Manila to Melbourne: A big, brown and baffled trans experience
- 31 Jan: Australian Arts Review: A light-hearted hybrid of stand-up and situational comedy exploring the intersections of life faced by someone living at the margins
- 21 Jan: by Raine Cabral-Laysico, Philtimes: ‘The Six Guys’ ticks boxes of Filipino-Australian and gender representation in the 2023 Midsumma Festival
- 28 Dec: by A.A. Cristi, Broadway World: The Six Guys An Immigrant Trans Person of Colour will Date in Melbourne is a lighthearted hybrid of stand-up and situational comedy
- Thrive: Queer Voices, Out Loud: 24-28 Jan
- 25 Jan: by Matthew Sims, Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly: Queer voices speak up
- Transcendence: 23-28 Jan
- 11 Dec: by Blair Ingenthron, Broadway World: Writers' Block Theatre to Present TRANSCENDENCE at Midsumma Festival in 2023
- Transmansplaining: 25-26 Jan
- 29 Dec: by Dan Santangeli, 3RRR Smart Arts: Dan Santangeli chats to Ben MacEllen, from Transmansplaining (podcast - Ben interview @ 2:36)
- Trophy Boys: 2-12 Feb
- 7 Feb: by Cameron Woodhead, The Age: These boys are brilliantly toxic
- 6 Feb: by Jennifer Barry, Arts Hub: Melbourne-based theatre company, The Maybe Pile, tackles privilege, power and high school debating for 2023 Midsumma Festival
- 3 Feb: by Patricia Di Risio, Stage Whispers: This sharp-witted play puts a mirror up to the arrogance that characterises the entitled and highly spoilt young men being churned out of private schools across western culture
- 27 Jan: Australian Arts Review: A queer black comedy and drag extravaganza about power, privilege and high school debating, ...
- Victoria's Pride Street Party: 12 Feb
- 17 Feb: by Chris Hopkins, The Age: The Age photos of the week, February 17, 2023 (photo #18)
- 13 Feb: SBS News: Performers dazzle at Victoria's Pride Street Party to celebrate LGBTIQ+ community
- 13 Feb: Nine News: National Nine News (Sunday) at 05:08 a.m. and again National Nine News (Sunday) at 06:12 a.m. (video and text)
- 13 Feb: by Caspar McLeod, Herald Sun: On the street, Victoria's Pride is visible
- 13 Feb: by Belinda Harrison, Wangaratta Chronicle: Afternoon of pride, inclusion as new hub opened in our city
- 12 Feb: Mirage News: Rainbow Street Party Lights Up Inner North
- 8 Feb: Australian Pride Network: Victoria’s Pride Street Party takes over the north this Sunday
- 7 Feb: Midland Express: Exhibition reclaims slur
- 3 Feb: Brotherhood of St Lawrence: Join the Midsumma Street Party
- 4 Jan: by Jacob McCormack, Beat Magazine: ‘Non-stop arts entertainment for ten hours’: Victoria’s Pride reveals an epic line-up for the Melbourne street party this summer
- 2 Jan: by Shibu Thomas, Star Observer: KEIYNAN LONSDALE, CASEY DONOVAN TO HEADLINE ONE-DAY PRIDE STREET PARTY IN MELBOURNE
- 24 Dec: Mirage News: Glittering Line-Up For Victoria’s Pride Street Party
- Wuthering Nights: 3 Feb
- 2 Feb: The Guardian: The best things to do in Melbourne in February
- Ziegfeld Boy: 3-5 Feb
- 24 Jan: by Stephen A Russell, The Age: The Midsumma shows letting joy into a joyless world
General Midsumma Festival 2023 News and Reviews
- 16 Feb: Victorian Pride Centre: Midsumma Festival 2023 at the Victorian Pride Centre – That’s A Wrap!
- 11 Feb: Saturday Magazine, JOY 94.9: Macca and Joe are joined by Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp to discuss Pride, Glam Slam and more (podcast 25:41)
- 12 Feb: by Stephen Brook, The Age: Where are all the gay MPs in Canberra?
- 12 Feb: by annika Smethurst, The Saturday Age: ‘I hadn’t even told my 101-year-old Nan’: Why a gay MP came out in parliament
- 9 Feb: by Maya Varadarajan, The Urban List: 10 Awesome Things to do in Melbourne this Weekend
- 7 Feb: by Tomas Telegramma, Broadsheet: Editor’s Picks: The Best Things To Do in Melbourne in February
- 6 Feb: Star Observer: Interview with Midsumma CEO, Karen Bryant - Midsumma is Community
- 6 Feb: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: Final week to soak up the celebrations at Midsumma Festival
- 3 Feb: Remy Vautier, Star Observer: Gay Stuff Markets, Midsumma Pride March: What's On in Queer Melbourne
- 2 Feb: by Lachlan Abbott, The Age: The Best Things to see and do in Melbourne in February
- 31 Jan: Pakenham Gazette: Celebrating Midsumma Festival’s 35th birthday
- 27 Jan: Australian Arts Review: Top Picks for the 2023 Midsumma Festival
- 25 Jan: Annika of PBS 106.7FM: Annika interviews Midsumma Program Manager, Brendan Cooney (audio @ 08:20am)
- 24 Jan: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: Midsumma Festival has kicked off with over 200 events to choose from
- 24 Jan: by Zoe Askew, via Gippsland Times, Maffra Spectator and Isentia: Inaugural Gippy Pride Festival
- 23 Jan: by Chris Thompson, Vision Australia Radio: Behind the Scenes - interview with Harriet Devlin, Artist Development Manager at Midsumma (podcast @ 00:40)
- 23 Jan: ABC News via Daily Motion: Thousands flock to celebrate 35th anniversary of Midsumma Festival (video 1:46)
- 23 Jan: Star News, Berwick: Celebrating Midsumma Festival’s 35th birthday
- 20 Jan: Australian Arts Review: Celebrate Midsumma at the Victorian Pride Centre
- 18 Jan: by Shibu Thomas, Star Observer: MIDSUMMA CARNIVAL WILL KICK OFF MELBOURNE’S PRIDE SEASON THIS WEEKEND
- 17 Jan: forte mag: 13 unmissable festivals happening across regional Victoria this January
- 16 Jan: Beat Magazine: From Tchaikovsky to Shaw, a celebration of queer composers is coming to Melbourne
- 16 Jan: Beat Magazine: Celebrate Midsumma Festival with the Victorian Pride Centre
- 13 Jan: by Jessica Taylor Yates, RACV: Where to celebrate the 2023 Midsumma Festival in Melbourne and regional Victoria
- 12 Jan: by Stephen A Russell, TimeOut: What to see at Midsumma Festival
- 11 Jan: Mirage News: Midsumma Westside returns with great line-up for 2023
- 11 Jan: Star Weekly: Welcoming LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural talent
- 11 Jan: Isentia (from Star Weekly): Midsumma Fun
- 10 Jan: Mirage News: Port Phillip Pride of Place for 2023 Midsumma Festival
- 10 Jan: Fiona Anderson, Weekend Notes: Abbotsford Convent's Midsumma Program
- early Jan: by Chynna Santos, Broadsheet: The iconic Pride March is back; there’s a new festival hub at the Victorian Pride Centre; ...
- 8 Jan: JOY 94.9 Sunday Arts Magazine: Thomas Jaspers chats about the 47 Midsumma Festival events at the Victorian Pride Centre in 2023 (podcast: 14:11)
- 8 Jan: Star Weekly: Midsumma returns to the west
- 7 Jan: What's On Melbourne: Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues
- 5 Jan: by Libby Curran, Concrete Playground: Midsumma Festival Is Blazing Into 2023 with a Stacked Program of More Than 200 LGBTQIA+ Events
- 5 Jan: by Rebecca Jones, Melbourne News Station: Midsumma Festival shines in 2023 with a stacked program of over 200 LGBTQIA+ events
- 2 Jan: by Lachlan Abbott, SMH: The best things to see and do in Melbourne in January
- 1 Jan: Sitchu: Things to do in Melbourne: Your Ultimate January Guide
- 25 Dec: by Nevena and Fiona, JOY 94.9 Saturday Magazine: Brenton Geyer, Top picks for Midsumma 2023 (podcast: 10:23)
- 25 Dec: by Nevena and Fiona, JOY 94.9 Saturday Magazine: Harriet Shing, Minister for Equality (podcast: 27:18)
- 23 Dec: by Michelle Hair, GayCities: 22 most wanderlust-inducing travel stories from 2022
- 20 Dec: by Kris Weber, Theatre Matters: Dance, Sing, Hear, Touch and Explore – Midsumma 2023 at Abbotsford Convent
- 18 Dec: TryBooking: Motley's Midsumma Launch Showcase (Sat 7 Jan 6:30pm)
- 16 Dec: Mirage News: Yarra Trams Invites Victorian Artists To Design Pride Tram
- 15 Dec: Shibu Thomas, Star Observer: Melbourne's new rainbow tram unveiled
- 14 Dec: Fiona Anderson, Weekend Notes: A kaleidoscope of preeminent queer arts and culture
- 13 Dec: Fiona Anderson, Weekend Notes: Convent Kids @ Abbotsford Convent
- 12 Dec: Mibenge Nsenduluka, Blue Mountains Gazette: Inclusion push as Vic Pride Tram unveiled
- 10 Dec: Macca and Misha, JOY 94.9 Saturday Magazine: Macca and Misha are joined by Karen Bryant from Midsumma (podcast 14:49)
- 5 Dec: Beat Magazine: ‘Live theatre is truly back’: La Mama announces 2023 summer program
- 4 Dec: David and Neil, JOY 94.9 Sunday Arts Magazine: Brenda Cooney talks to David and Neil about Melbourne's Midsumma festival.
- 3 Dec: Australian Arts Review: Midsumma Festival launches 2023 program
- 2 Dec: Nicole de Souza, Secret Melbourne: Midsumma Festival Has Launched An Epic Program With Over 200 Events For 2023
- 1 Dec: FRED CARLYLE, Beat Magazine: Midsumma Festival 2023: 200 events, 120 venues and the ‘provocation of safer spaces’
- Nov 2022: Melbourne Point: Midsumma Festival Melbourne 2023, Pride March Dates & Location