This year’s Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts & Culture Festival program has young people covered with more than 55 per cent of the programming accessible to youth and 65 per cent of events free, with youth activations by the award-winning Central Coast youth arts program, YAAS! (Young Authentic and Social).
On Friday, September 29, YAAS! will take over Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation once again for its fourth dance party.
Magical Tricksters: Teen Dance Party is for 12-17-year-old LGBTQIA+ youth and friends, with music pumping all night and performances from world-class entertainers.
Gaymes and Chill will take over the Funhaus Factory in Gosford on Saturday, September 30, for an alcohol-free hangout for 18-26-year-olds, with connections being made over board games and mocktails.
Youth aged 15 and over are also welcome at Short Shorts, a Queerscreen short film evening on Sunday, October 1, and Queer Jam, a live-music recovery party on Monday, October 2.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at these events.
Youth will be represented in the Inclusion Means You art exhibition, curated by local young artist Sol Blackwood and mentored by Oliver Reyes.
Emerging performers will take the stage at the Loud Mouth: Youth Variety Show on Wednesday, September 27, in the Coast’s very first multi-arts showcase of diverse young people.
The show is open for an all-ages audience and will be an evening of entertainment and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ youth of the Coast.
The shining jewel of the Festival is Coastie Carnie Fair Day – a picnic party at Umina Beach for all ages, abilities and identities.
It will include a Rainbow Families area, a YAAS! teen zone, food trucks and art stalls, plus free entertainment all day.
Coastie Carnie Fair Day will be on Sunday, October 1, capturing the Festival’s theme – Inclusion means you.
“The Festival theme is a call for everyone across the Coast and beyond to join us in nurturing a culture of respect for a happier, healthier, and more welcoming Central Coast,” Festival Director Glitta Supernova said.
“In times as polarising as these, Inclusion Means You encapsulates the ethos that everyone deserves to be heard, valued, and welcomed with respect.”
For a full schedule of events, ticket purchases, giveaways, prizes, raffles and opportunities go to www.coastaltwist.org.au
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Coastal Twist Festival