Sydney queer institution Heaps Gay is turning 10 this November, and to mark such an epic milestone they’ll celebrate with three parties this Spring. Today they announce the lineup of their huge birthday party on Sydney Harbour – Wet Dreams – taking over the Fleet Steps at Mrs Macquarie’s Point on November 19.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour, Wet Dreams will bring in an array of performers and DJs; including acclaimed British singer-songwriter and producer Aluna, global icon and Spice Girl Melanie C (DJ set), American rapper Cakes da Killa, Nigerian singer-songwriter Kah-Lo and UK “Future RnB” DJ JAMZ SUPERNOVA. In quintessential Heaps Gay fashion, expect a sweaty and colourful dancefloor soundtracked by a masterfully curated selection of local favourites, such as drag queen Felicia Foxx, renowned vibe maker DJ Charlie Villas, dancefloor mainstay Jacqui Cunningham and visuals by Byron Spencer just to name a few.
Wet Dreams presale starts 6pm AEDT Wednesday 4 October – sign up for access HERE. General public tickets on sale HERE from 6pm AEDT Thursday 5 October.
Heaps Gay started in 2013 at the old Gladstone Hotel in Chippendale, back before lockouts, COVID lockdowns and at a time when marriage equality did not exist. Heaps Gay started as a safe sanctuary for queers and allies to dance together and enjoy art; over the past decade and more than 100 parties later, reflecting on some of its most iconic moments recalls: a party in Sydney Town Hall with Vanessa Amorosi, taking over Hyde Park and St Mary’s Cathedral (pissing off the Catholic Church in the process), a rage-inspired music show during COVID called Loud & Queer TV, the Enrol For Equality Weekender – aka “give the government the ring finger” parties around Sydney for marriage equality, a Street Party in Marrickville with Ngaiire, a touring “Karaoke Closet” with Groovin’ the Moo and a million Love is Love balloons moment.
To honour this remarkable history, the 10th birthday festivities kick off this long weekend with HEAPS GAY STREET PARTY – 10TH BIRTHDAY presented by Heaps Normal – as part of Marrickville Block Weekender on 30 September, building on the success of their famed Roadwerk events. Across two stages, expect the impeccable party vibes that queers and allies alike have come to know and love – from BIG WETT, VVPete and Tseba each joined by some special friends, to Stereogamous, Dameeeela, MungMung and many more – with a sprinkling of drag and colourful roaming performers for good measure.
They’ll close out 10 years of Heaps Gay with a free Powerhouse Up Late party; a retrospective with music, film and performances from 5-9pm on November 30.
Nothing says main character energy more than a party at Mrs Macquarie’s Point on Sydney Harbour (with a Spice Girl!!!). This special moment will bring together all shades of the rainbow community in the beloved Harbour Party site (that was run by Mardi Gras many moons ago) and the iconic Harbourlife now in its 20th year.
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