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Troye Sivan’s 5 Favourite LGBTQIA+ Spots In Melbourne
Troye Sivan has always defied definitions. Since rising to fame on an Australian TV show in , the multi-hyphenate has produced three albums, won a host of awards, founded fragrance and lifestyle brand Tsu Lange Yor with his brother and collaborated with the likes of Charli XCX, Lauv and Ariana Grande need we speak more?
For Troye, the turning point came in That was the year he signed to Universal Song Australia – memorable enough. But it was also when he uploaded his own coming-out story to his YouTube channel, sharing it with millions.
He reflects on this transformative period during his appearance on our podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service. Speaking to Dua, he says, “I wanted to exist my life I was scared that someone was going to out me, and I was about to sign a log deal. I did not want them to be able to tell me to stay in the closet because I was super comfortable with myself. So I just saw it as an opportunity to give back to the community that helped me.”
Now 29, Sivan hasn’t stopped. In an Instagram announcem
Rainbow Social Melbourne
Rainbow Social Melbourne is exactly that. An LGBTQIA+ social group in Melbourne. I get numbers from Meet up, instagram and Facebook.
We meet for drinks, trivia, walks, wine tours, picnics, hikes, bingo, dinners and more. The main purpose is for our community to re-connect but also supporting our queer venues.
I’m Steven, originator, founder and host of Rainbow Social. I’ll always be in rainbow shirt to welcome, greet, contain and get you joint. There are also people who help me in rainbow shirt.
The 3cs, promise , consistency and courage. Of course it can be uncomfortable, scary and nervous to come along to something new but that is part of organism human!
I want you to not only connect but really make friends. However, to do this you need to attend events as often and consistent as you can. The events are there!
It can be scary and nervous coming for the first time but I’m always there to welcome you! Other ways to show up along is bring a friend. Meet up with me one on one or go to venue before hand.
Having some build questions can also help.
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We dive into Melbourne's gay scene, spill the tea on the best queer hotspots, and disseminate all our savvy tips and tricks so you can also have an unforgettable adventure in Australia's second city.
“Mullet, mustache, and incredible coffee!”
That summed up gay Melbourne for us!
Australia's second city and much-lauded rival to gay old Sydney. But unlike the Harbor City, Melbourne felt more European, cosmopolitan, and down-to-earth than her big Sydney sista. Melbourne is renowned for its highly-rated restaurants, world-class museums, captivating avenue art, and excellent coffee.
The gay scene in Melbourne is also a lot of fun. It's mainly centered around Gertrude and Smith Street, which also happens to be rated as THEcoolest street in the world by CNN!
We visited Melbourne at the tail close of the Midsumma Festival in February, a spectacle that culminated in the Victoria Pride highway party along the main gay roads, Gertrude Street, Smith Street, and Peel Street. Melbourne was also our start/end point for our Great Ocean Street journey, tracing the contours of Austra
Melbourne has been named the fourth most LGBTQIA+-friendly city in the world
NSW may have us beat on beaches, weather and recognisable landmarks, but Melbourne has just dethroned Sydney as Australia's most LGBTQIA+-friendly city. In the study, which was conducted by Big 7 Journey, Melbourne came in fourth place with Sydney not even cracking the top ten, trailing behind at 11th place.
Five criteria were considered in the ranking: the Gay Index Rating, Equality Index Rating, whether or not the country is a member of the United Nations LGBTI Core Group, the city's Pride readiness and whether or not that city has a gay village or community. According to the state, Australia is one of the most LGBTQIA+-friendly countries in the world, but Victoria comes in far above the national average with a score of 98 on the Equality Index.
So who came out ahead of us? San Francisco, which is residence to one of America's first gay neighbourhoods, took third place; Berlin, which was pivotal in the German gay rights liberation movement, took second place; and Toronto came ou