Sydney is awash with rainbows. They cover what feels like every available inch of retail and public space in the CBD, as well as on Oxford Street and its surrounds, with the word “Pride” adorning pet stores, gas stations and transport maps as Yassified brands attempt to cash in on the pink dollar.
We’re in the midst of Sydney WorldPride: a 17-day festival comprising more than 300 LGBTQ+ events including parties, gigs, arts and sports. Billed as a “party with purpose”, the festival’s theme is “Gather, dream, amplify” and it has been welcomed with open arms – and many hangovers – by Australia’s gay capital.
