These are the images I took as an accredited event photographer at Victoria’s Pride - the closing event of Midsumma on Sunday 11th February, 2024. This is a free, all-day, jam-packed, block party for all ages, with multiple live music stages and performances from local and international musicians and artists to celebrate Victoria’s diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. Midsumma Festival is (so-called) Australia’s premier LGBTAIQ+SB arts and cultural festival.

A DJ in glasses and brown t-shirt with the words "Bit fit Bit fat Bit gay" on the back of it bends over the decks.

A DJ in glasses and brown t-shirt with the words "Bit fit Bit fat Bit gay" on the back of it bends over the decks.

A DJ in glasses and brown t-shirt with the letters "SPf" on the front of it smiles at the camera.

A DJ in glasses and brown t-shirt with the letters "SPf" on the front of it smiles at the camera.

A drag queen in large blonde wig and Versace leotard raises their fingers at the camera in the peace symbol as a smiling human in white singlet stands next to them.

A drag queen in large blonde wig and Versace leotard raises their fingers at the camera in the peace symbol as a smiling human in white singlet stands next to them.

A drag queen in blue plastic wig is surrounded by two humans. On the left the human wears black sunglasses and smiles at the camera. On the right the human wears large pink sunglasses and sticks their tongue out.

A drag queen in blue plastic wig is surrounded by two humans. On the left the human wears black sunglasses and smiles at the camera. On the right the human wears large pink sunglasses and sticks their tongue out.

A display table covered in gum leaves and other plants. In between the plants are stacks of the book "Out-side".

A display table covered in gum leaves and other plants. In between the plants are stacks of the book "Out-side".

Two humans rummage through a clothing rack. On the back of the black sleeveless shirt of one of the humans are the letters "It's not my fault you only see me as a threat".

Two humans rummage through a clothing rack. On the back of the black sleeveless shirt of one of the humans are the letters "It's not my fault you only see me as a threat".

Two humans stand holding the book "Out-side" in front of the display stand for the book.

Two humans stand holding the book "Out-side" in front of the display stand for the book.

Two humans stand back to back holding the book "Out-side", mock reading it, in front of the display stand for the book. In the background a wall can be seen of portrait shots of the many contributors to the book.

Two humans stand back to back holding the book "Out-side", mock reading it, in front of the display stand for the book. In the background a wall can be seen of portrait shots of the many contributors to the book.

A human in large pink DG sunglasses raises their arm and winks at the camera.

A human in large pink DG sunglasses raises their arm and winks at the camera.

A human in a lime coloured outfit and black love heart sunglasses speaks into a microphone.

A human in a lime coloured outfit and black love heart sunglasses speaks into a microphone.

The lead singer of Cry Club lead singer wears a white top with a wedge of watermelon on it and red stage make up dripping from their eyes whilst signing.

The lead singer of Cry Club lead singer wears a white top with a wedge of watermelon on it and red stage make up dripping from their eyes whilst signing.

Humans stand around the display tent for Q-Lit's anthology "Out-side". One wears a black shirt with "Wish you were queer" on the back of it.

Humans stand around the display tent for Q-Lit's anthology "Out-side". One wears a black shirt with "Wish you were queer" on the back of it.

Humans stand around the Q-Lit tent, one of the humans wears a colourful plant print shirt and smiles broadly at the camera.

Humans stand around the Q-Lit tent, one of the humans wears a colourful plant print shirt and smiles broadly at the camera.

A human in a short pink skirt, black sleeveless tee and panama hat stands behind the "Out-side" display table. Another human, on the other side of the display, looks at the book.

A human in a short pink skirt, black sleeveless tee and panama hat stands behind the "Out-side" display table. Another human, on the other side of the display, looks at the book.

The Q-Lit display stand with the contributors signatures written across it.

The Q-Lit display stand with the contributors signatures written across it.

Looking from behind the Cry Club lead singer, masses of humans can be seen crowded into a street.

Looking from behind the Cry Club lead singer, masses of humans can be seen crowded into a street.

Closs up of two humans in the crowd, both wearing keffiyeh's. They both smile, whilst one wears a mask.

Closs up of two humans in the crowd, both wearing keffiyeh's. They both smile, whilst one wears a mask.

A human leans their legs out of a window. Above them the sign "Look at Moi" is stuck to the window. They hold another sign with "I [heart] you" on it whilst throwing rice paper love hearts onto passers-by.

A human leans their legs out of a window. Above them the sign "Look at Moi" is stuck to the window. They hold another sign with "I [heart] you" on it whilst throwing rice paper love hearts onto passers-by.

A human leans a pointed toe leg out of a window. Above them the sign "Look at Moi" is stuck to the window. They hold another sign with "I [heart] you" on it.

A human leans a pointed toe leg out of a window. Above them the sign "Look at Moi" is stuck to the window. They hold another sign with "I [heart] you" on it.

A human leans their legs out of a window. They hold a sign with "I [heart] you" on it whilst waving and smiling at the camera.

A human leans their legs out of a window. They hold a sign with "I [heart] you" on it whilst waving and smiling at the camera.

A human leans their legs out of a window. Above them the sign "Look at Moi" is stuck to the window. They hold another sign with "I [heart] you" on it whilst blowing bubbles.

A human leans their legs out of a window. Above them the sign "Look at Moi" is stuck to the window. They hold another sign with "I [heart] you" on it whilst blowing bubbles.

Close up of a large haired, pink bearded human wearing fluoro. They have a hand to their mouth as if surprised.

Close up of a large haired, pink bearded human wearing fluoro. They have a hand to their mouth as if surprised.

A large haired, pink bearded human wearing fluoro leans a out of a window. They have a stick that they are using to give love heart messages to a crowd beneath them offscreen.

A large haired, pink bearded human wearing fluoro leans a out of a window. They have a stick that they are using to give love heart messages to a crowd beneath them offscreen.

A large haired, pink bearded human wearing fluoro leans a out of a window. Another human leans out the window with their phone.

A large haired, pink bearded human wearing fluoro leans a out of a window. Another human leans out the window with their phone.

A human in a black mesh singlet takes a photo of the large haired, pink bearded human in the window.

A human in a black mesh singlet takes a photo of the large haired, pink bearded human in the window.

A human in a white and black singlet smiles at the offscreen humans above in the window.

A human in a white and black singlet smiles at the offscreen humans above in the window.

A human in a backet hat and colourful shirt poses for the camera with a look of surprise on their face, their hands tucked under their chin.

A human in a backet hat and colourful shirt poses for the camera with a look of surprise on their face, their hands tucked under their chin.

A drag queen in a long blonde wig and sparkly blue velvet leotard whips their long hair down across their face.

A drag queen in a long blonde wig and sparkly blue velvet leotard whips their long hair down across their face.

A drag queen in a long blonde wig and sparkly blue velvet leotard positions themselves to hand balance upside down on stands.

A drag queen in a long blonde wig and sparkly blue velvet leotard positions themselves to hand balance upside down on stands.

A drag queen in a long blonde wig and sparkly blue velvet leotard raises their hands to the sky. A disco ball can be seen suspended above them.

A drag queen in a long blonde wig and sparkly blue velvet leotard raises their hands to the sky. A disco ball can be seen suspended above them.

Close up of a Midsumma staff member in a bright colourful cap taking a photo with their professional camera and long lens.

Close up of a Midsumma staff member in a bright colourful cap taking a photo with their professional camera and long lens.

A human in a red outfit hangs suspended upside down in the air from a ring, there is a mirror ball above them.

A human in a red outfit hangs suspended upside down in the air from a ring, there is a mirror ball above them.

A human in a red outfit hangs suspended upside down in the air from a ring, they are not holding on. A mirror ball hangs above them.

A human in a red outfit hangs suspended upside down in the air from a ring, they are not holding on. A mirror ball hangs above them.

A human in a white outfit hangs on to a ring in the air, there is a disco ball above them.

A human in a white outfit hangs on to a ring in the air, there is a disco ball above them.

A human in a white outfit hangs suspended upside down in the air from a ring, there is a disco ball behind them.

A human in a white outfit hangs suspended upside down in the air from a ring, there is a disco ball behind them.

A human in gold undies hangs suspended by one arm to a ring.

A human in gold undies hangs suspended by one arm to a ring.

A human in gold undies hangs suspended in mid air.

A human in gold undies hangs suspended in mid air.

A human in a pink handmade recycled outfit speaks into a microphone as a mass crowd on the street looks on. There is a Midsumma photographer taking the human's photo.

A human in a pink handmade recycled outfit speaks into a microphone as a mass crowd on the street looks on. There is a Midsumma photographer taking the human's photo.

A close up of a drag queen with long black hair wears gemmed estate jewellery. They look through a pane of glass.

A close up of a drag queen with long black hair wears gemmed estate jewellery. They look through a pane of glass.

A drag queen with long black wig wears gemmed estate jewellery and lingerie. They look through a pane of glass as they use a pink hairdryer to blow their hair about.

A drag queen with long black wig wears gemmed estate jewellery and lingerie. They look through a pane of glass as they use a pink hairdryer to blow their hair about.

A drag queen with long black wig wears gemmed estate jewellery and lingerie. They look through a pane of glass as they use a pink hairdryer to blow their hair about.

A drag queen with long black wig wears gemmed estate jewellery and lingerie. They look through a pane of glass as they use a pink hairdryer to blow their hair about.

A drag queen with long black wig wears gemmed estate jewellery and black lingerie. They stand on a chair and look through a pane of glass as they use a pink hairdryer to blow their hair about.

A drag queen with long black wig wears gemmed estate jewellery and black lingerie. They stand on a chair and look through a pane of glass as they use a pink hairdryer to blow their hair about.

A large mass of humans crowd onto the street. In the distance an inflatable rainbow can be seen towering over the humans.

A large mass of humans crowd onto the street. In the distance an inflatable rainbow can be seen towering over the humans.

A human wearing black clothes and sunglasses raises their hand to the sky whilst singing. Their black cap has the letters "ACAB" written on it in white.

A human wearing black clothes and sunglasses raises their hand to the sky whilst singing. Their black cap has the letters "ACAB" written on it in white.

A close up of a human wearing black clothes and sunglasses singing into a microphone. A large crowd can be seen reflected in the sunglasses

A close up of a human wearing black clothes and sunglasses singing into a microphone. A large crowd can be seen reflected in the sunglasses

A human wearing black clothes and sunglasses sings into a microphone. Behind and above the singer is a disco ball.

A human wearing black clothes and sunglasses sings into a microphone. Behind and above the singer is a disco ball.

A DJ wearing a white top raises their hands in the air whilst dancing. Their top has the letters "ACAB" repeated multiple times.

A DJ wearing a white top raises their hands in the air whilst dancing. Their top has the letters "ACAB" repeated multiple times.

A Midsumma contracted photographer takes a photograph towards the viewer.

A Midsumma contracted photographer takes a photograph towards the viewer.

A close up of a human wearing black clothes and sunglasses singing into a microphone. White fluffy clouds are reflected in the sunglasses.

A close up of a human wearing black clothes and sunglasses singing into a microphone. White fluffy clouds are reflected in the sunglasses.

A human wearing black clothes and sunglasses smiles whilst singing into a microphone.

A human wearing black clothes and sunglasses smiles whilst singing into a microphone.

A human wearing black clothes and sunglasses singing into a microphone rests their leg up on the stage equipment.

A human wearing black clothes and sunglasses singing into a microphone rests their leg up on the stage equipment.

A close up of a human wearing black clothes and sunglasses smiling and singing into a microphone. A large crowd is reflected in the sunglasses.

A close up of a human wearing black clothes and sunglasses smiling and singing into a microphone. A large crowd is reflected in the sunglasses.

A close up of a human wearing black clothes and sunglasses holding a microphone. A white building with multiple windows is reflected in the sunglasses.

A close up of a human wearing black clothes and sunglasses holding a microphone. A white building with multiple windows is reflected in the sunglasses.

A large crowd is packed into a tree lined street. The crowd appears to be dancing and in the middle a human has been lifted onto the shoulders of another.

A large crowd is packed into a tree lined street. The crowd appears to be dancing and in the middle a human has been lifted onto the shoulders of another.

A human with short blonde hair is smiling at someone offscreen.

A human with short blonde hair is smiling at someone offscreen.

A human wearing a white t-shirt and cap stands behind DJ equipment whilst lifting their tee and playing with their nipple.

A human wearing a white t-shirt and cap stands behind DJ equipment whilst lifting their tee and playing with their nipple.

A human wearing a white jacket with the sleeves torn off sits on the ground singing into a microphone whilst reaching for their toes. Behind this human is the DJ holding up four fingers.

A human wearing a white jacket with the sleeves torn off sits on the ground singing into a microphone whilst reaching for their toes. Behind this human is the DJ holding up four fingers.

A human in a white jacket with the sleeves torn off sings into a microphone. Beside them there is a dancer with short blonde hair captured mid dance with their body askew.

A human in a white jacket with the sleeves torn off sings into a microphone. Beside them there is a dancer with short blonde hair captured mid dance with their body askew.

A close up of a human in a red shirt and black mesh top singing into a microphone and pointing at something offscreen.

A close up of a human in a red shirt and black mesh top singing into a microphone and pointing at something offscreen.

A close up of a human in a red shirt and black mesh top singing into a microphone.

A close up of a human in a red shirt and black mesh top singing into a microphone.

A close up of a human in a red shirt and black mesh top who sings into a microphone whilst pointing at their but. Behind the singer are two humans dancing close to each other.

A close up of a human in a red shirt and black mesh top who sings into a microphone whilst pointing at their but. Behind the singer are two humans dancing close to each other.

A close up of a human in a red shirt and black mesh top singing into a microphone whilst bent over and resting their head on a dancer who is bent over. On the other side, another bent over dancer rests their head on the singer.

A close up of a human in a red shirt and black mesh top singing into a microphone whilst bent over and resting their head on a dancer who is bent over. On the other side, another bent over dancer rests their head on the singer.

Taken from behind the singer in a black mesh top whilst they sing to a gathered audience.

Taken from behind the singer in a black mesh top whilst they sing to a gathered audience.

Taken from behind the singer in a black mesh top whilst they hug the singer with the blonde hair and lifts their microphone to the sky.

Taken from behind the singer in a black mesh top whilst they hug the singer with the blonde hair and lifts their microphone to the sky.

A close up of a human in a black mesh top singing into a microphone and pointing at something offscreen.

A close up of a human in a black mesh top singing into a microphone and pointing at something offscreen.

A human in a black mesh top singing into a microphone and reaching out with their hand.

A human in a black mesh top singing into a microphone and reaching out with their hand.

A human in a black mesh top singing into a microphone and reaching to the sky with their spread hand.

A human in a black mesh top singing into a microphone and reaching to the sky with their spread hand.

A human in a black mesh top is bent over and crowded with the two dancers around them.

A human in a black mesh top is bent over and crowded with the two dancers around them.

A human in a black mesh top is singing into a microphone and smiling whilst the two dancers pose behind them.

A human in a black mesh top is singing into a microphone and smiling whilst the two dancers pose behind them.

A human in a black mesh top is bent over fencing whilst hugging an audience member in a rainbow cowboy hat.

A human in a black mesh top is bent over fencing whilst hugging an audience member in a rainbow cowboy hat.

A human in a black mesh top is kneeling whilst the two dancers pose behind them.

A human in a black mesh top is kneeling whilst the two dancers pose behind them.

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