Gold Coast Pride unveils fun new teaser video as the one-month countdown commences!

ONE MONTH OUT, GOLD COAST PRIDE RELEASES EXCITING NEW FESTIVAL TEASER VIDEO FEATURING DRAG QUEEN CARMEN TAYKETT!

Gold Coast, Australia - Wednesday 3 May, 2023 - Organisers Vince Siciliani and Danni Zuvela are thrilled to announce the release of an electrifying teaser video for the highly anticipated third annual Gold Coast Pride Festival. The 60-second clip stars the fabulous drag queen Miss Carmen Taykett, who adds a touch of glamour and sass to the event, which is scheduled to kick off from June 3, 2023, in the heart of the Gold Coast at Macintosh Island Park.

The teaser video showcases Miss Carmen strutting her stuff through various familiar Gold Coast locations, ultimately leading the way to the Gold Coast Pride Festival. The video, now available on the festival's website and social media channels, is a cheeky nod to the festival’s promises of an unforgettable celebration of diversity, inclusion, and pride.

Building on the success of the past two festivals, the 2023 Gold Coast Pride Festival aims to unite the community, raise awareness of LGBTIQA+ issues, and promote acceptance and equality in our beautiful city.

This year's theme, "Embrace Your Colours," encourages festival-goers to express their unique identities through colour, and celebrate the rich tapestry of the LGBTIQA+ community around the world - especially here on the sunny Gold Coast.

Behind the scenes with Miss Dee and Carmen and photographer Martin Kincade during the filming the teaser at Bunnings Nerang

"We are incredibly excited to share this fun teaser video with the world," said Vince Siciliani and Danni Zuvela.

"We had a ball shooting with Miss Carmen (and pal Miss Dee) as they 'drag raced' every which way to get to our festival site on beautiful Macintosh Island Park.

"We hope the teaser video helps communicate a little of the colour and vibrancy that people associate with the Gold Coast and our rainbow community - all of which will be out in full effect at our Pride Festival!

"Our goal is to showcase the diversity, creativity, community and love that define the Gold Coast Pride Festival.

"We invite everyone to join us on Saturday June 3 at Macintosh Island Park for an unforgettable celebration of love, unity, and self-expression.

"Ours is the only free Pride Festival in South-East Queensland and one of the only free-entry festivals in Australia, a point of which we are very proud.

"Head to our website and watch our new teaser video today and to get a sneak peek at our amazing lineup of performers, drag queens, DJs, activities and much more.

"Special thanks to our amazing photographer Martin Kincade for filming this gorgeous video for us, and to Carmen and Miss Dee for being such good sports dashing madly around the Gold Coast on killer heels for the camera!

For updates and further details, visit the Gold Coast Pride Festival website at www.gcpride.org.au and follow the festival on socials. 

Carmen Taykett says, "Stay tuned for a peek at the photos from Saturday's White Party fundraiser coming soon! I was, of course, FABULOUS"

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Partnering with glamorous, queer-owned FinePrintCo Art Bar at Brickworks, Gold Coast are proud to host a premium fundraiser cocktail event - an enchanting evening filled with sophistication, elegance, artisan cocktails - and an intimate atmosphere that promises to create lasting memories.

Thank you for reading! Stay tuned for more updates as we count down the days to Pride Month on the Gold Coast!

With love, Vince & Danni xxx