Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts & Culture Festival is unveiling a major new show for 2023, “Inclusion means you”, aligning with the Festival theme and featuring a curation of multigenerational locally based professional, mid-career and promising emerging multiplatform artists displaying work across multiple mediums, including ceramics, photography, multimedia, painting, and sculpture.

All work represents a Central Coast LGBTIQ perspective and a unique Coastal Twist.

The work will encompass 2 Artist categories Adult (18 ) & Youth (12 -17 yrs)

This is a free and all-ages event.

The exhibition will be open: Wed 27th Sep – Mon 2nd Oct.

Loud Mouth Youth Variety Show is a multi-art showcase and celebration from 12 – 24 yr olds. Loud Mouth will feature performances and art in all forms, from video, performance art, drag, dance, live music, you name it!!

Everyone of all ages is welcome to come for a night of family entertainment and fun! We want to see all mums, dads, carers, and cousins; bring your grandma, best friend, and littlest sibling!! Cheer on the outstanding diverse youth of the Central Coast!

Under-18s get in for FREE, but you must be registered to attend!

Refreshments are available to purchase on the night. This is a dry event, strictly no alcohol or other drugs.

Doors open at 5 pm for a 6 pm sharp show time!

Want to perform on the night? You must be 12-24 years old and identify as LGBTQIA, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or live with a disability. Express your interest here: https://wkf.ms/3qjIzQS. We want to see performances from ALL art forms! Poetry, dance, music, drag, comedy, whatever your fantastic imagination conjures!!

NOTE: Registering a ticket for this event secures you a seat in the audience – performers do not need to register a ticket, only complete the expression of interest form.

SAFETY

• Youth workers are available if you
  want to have a chat and make sure everyone has a safe and supported
  experience.
• Trained in First Aid & Mental Health
  First Aid
• Strict rules ensuring all events are
  drug, smoke and alcohol-free.
• Strict policies ensuring all
  volunteers and staff comply with child safety laws and checks.

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

Live it up with  “ThursGAY  Twist Edition” at Fun Haus Factory!

ThusGAY will have you gagging at the surprise guests and local talent, book a table for dinner and then tear it up on the dance floor with our festival revolving door of DJs and performers; this is the place to bask in the vibrancy of the community, make some new friends or connect with your mates!

Fun, Fluffy goosebumps. Join us at the colourful contemporary arts hub in the heart of Gosford for an extra special ThursGAY, jam-packed with all our local LEGENDS and some surprises! This is ThursGAY on steroids!! You don’t want to miss this killer line-up, and it’s free!

Gather your friends and join us for the Annual Coastal Twist ThursGAY drag, dine n dance party in Gorgeous Gossy! Everyone 18 is welcome to Celebrate diversity at ThursGAY, because Inclusion Means YOU!

Get amongst the Coastal Twist Festival good vibes at the GAYmes and Chill, dry event for 18–26-year-olds.

Are you a Young Coastie looking for ways to connect with new friends that don’t revolve around doing a shoey? Sit on the deck at the awesome FunHaus Factory, take in the sun and view, and make some new friends over board games, music and a mocktail.

LGBTQIA young people, friends, and allies’ everyone 18-26 welcome!!

Food and non-alcoholic drinks are available to purchase at the venue. Entry fee includes a yummy mocktail of your choice – what’s there not to like?
Chill vibes with quiet spaces, if you need them, this is an all-abilities safe and accessible venue.

You must be registered to attend, no door sales, can’t wait to see you all there!

This event is supported through ACON

Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts & Culture Festival is unveiling a major new show for 2023, “Inclusion means you”, aligning with the Festival theme and featuring a curation of multigenerational locally based professional, mid-career and promising emerging multiplatform artists displaying work across multiple mediums, including ceramics, photography, multimedia, painting, and sculpture.

All work represents a Central Coast LGBTIQ perspective and a unique Coastal Twist.

The work will encompass 2 Artist categories Adult (18 ) & Youth (12 -17 yrs)

This is a free and all-ages event.

The exhibition will be open: Wed 27th Sep – Mon 2nd Oct.

OFFICIAL END OF FESTIVAL RECOVERY PARTY

Live Music with Headliners and Aussie Sensation Cry Club direct from Melbourne:

“On their debut album, God I’m Such A Mess, the Melbourne duo captures the mania of punk, the rush of pop, and the theatre of drag all in one. There’s no doubt that we’ll continue to shout it from rooftops for the years to come: there’s no Australian band quite like Cry Club.”– Hayden Davies, Pilerats.com.

Live music from Pop to Electro, Acoustic to Punk, join us on a musical journey, find a new earworm & celebrate LGBTIQA Talent.

Regardless if you like to sweat on the dance floor or chill on the chase lounge, let’s farewell the 2023 Coastal Twist Festival in Style with an epic line-up of queer music artists & DJs to put you in the mood to groove.

Under 18s MUST be accompanied by an adult.