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78ers Reunion 41

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Reunion 41 will be held at the Colombian Hotel again on Wednesday 27th February, 5.00pm-8.00pm, with a special blessing by Mother Inferior. All 78ers and partners or guests are welcome to attend.

In 2018, First Mardi Gras held a special pre-Mardi Gras Parade 40th Anniversary event for 78ers and guests. This get together, Reunion 41, is on again this year. All 78ers and partners or guests are welcome to attend.

If you are joining us for Reunion 41, please RSVP to info@78ers.org.au for catering purposes.

If you require lift access, please email us with an approximate time of arrival.

The 78ers Parade T-shirt will be available to pick up at Reunion 41. Otherwise, it will be available at the 78ers Parade assembly area.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

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Salon78: Rainbow Immigration and Refugees

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The Gay and Lesbian Immigration Task Force, in which some 78ers were key movers in the 1980s, assists overseas partners of LGBTIQ Australians to migrate here.

Today, 78ers are outraged by the plight of LGBTIQ refugees and asylum seekers.

Come along on Sunday February 10, 2019 to Salon78 presents Rainbow Immigration and Refugees and hear about services and campaigns to support these vulnerable members of our community.

Free event.

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Video of Salon78 - Out and Loud, the Gay Liberation Quire

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Salon 78 presents Out and Loud - The Gay Liberation Quire (1981 - 1987) at the Beresford in Sydney. The event took place on the 9th of December 2018 and was organised by First Mardi Gras Inc. This video presents an afternoon of performance and reminiscence with members of the original Gay Liberation Quire.

The Gay Liberation Quire (1981-87) reformed for one afternoon in December 2018 and performed a number of songs including 'Thank You Lord For Gay Liberation'. The event was hosted by First Mardi Gras Inc and took place at the Beresford in Sydney. #GayLiberationQuire #BeresfordSundays #FirstMardiGrasInc

Thanks to William Brougham for both these videos of the event.

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Troye Sivan Interviews Two Mardi Gras ’78ers About LGBTIQ Activism

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Troye Sivan, a queer Australian pop singer, sat down with two 78ers - Karl & Diane - to chat about LGBTIQ activism then and now, and the importance of knowing our history.

Thanks to Junkee for the opportunity to sit down with Troye and have these discussions. Watch the interview below, or read the article here: https://junkee.com/troye-sivan-interview-mardi-gras/173059

Original video from https://www.facebook.com/musicdotjunkeedotcom/videos/296041567844835/

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First Mardi Gras Inc 2017/2018 Annual Report

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The first, First Mardi Gras Inc Annual Report (2017/2018) has been released, which includes the financial report, details on the events we ran throughout the year, our media engagements, sponsorships, special thanks and much more. Click here to read the 2017/2018 Annual Report.

 
Photo by Richard Roberts

Photo by Richard Roberts

 
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JOY 94.9: Tony Crandell from NSW Police on an apology for the 78ers

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Listen to NSW Police Assistant Commissioner and spokesperson on Sexuality & Gender Diversity, Tony Crandell as he discusses the ongoing discussions around a possible apology to the 78ers, for the violence at the first Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Click here to listen to the segment on the Joy Media website