In 1985, a group of passionate and brave Darwinites came together to create the very first Darwin Pride, which celebrated the Top End’s diverse LGBTQIA+ communities through artistic expression and cultural celebration.
Today, Top End Pride continues this legacy by creating, producing, and showcasing artistic works that reflect and empower our community. We are committed to fostering artistic outcomes by:
We advocate for LGBTQIA+ Territorians, lobby for funding to sustain and expand artistic programming, and provide educational resources to promote cultural understanding. Our annual festival and year-round events are designed not only to entertain but to normalise queer representation and ensure that the Top End remains an inclusive and vibrant place for all.
Top End Pride is run by passionate volunteers who work closely with local government bodies and arts organizations to amplify queer voices through cultural expression. We are committed to creating art that matters—producing shows and events that inspire, challenge, and celebrate the diversity of our community.
We are grateful and humbled to work on Larrakia land and pay our respects to Larrakia elders past and present. We also acknowledge our queer elders who have paved the way for us to continue this vital cultural work, ensuring a future where LGBTQIA+ artistic expression thrives in the Northern Territory.
Bhushan Joshi
A Parkinson
A Parkinson is driven by a deep commitment to community and justice.
As a Territory journalist, A has built a career amplifying the unheard voices of the community while holding governments accountable for inequality. Their work highlights stories of change and celebrates black and queer excellence.
In 2022, A received the NT Human Rights Award for investigative reporting on the harsh conditions at Don Dale detention centre and the continued use of spit hoods on children. That same year, they worked alongside Rainbow Territory and the Pride community to secure the passage of Australia’s most progressive anti-discrimination act—a landmark achievement that now requires steadfast protection.
A is a passionate advocate for grassroots activism and community-led events, bringing this vision to every Pride initiative they support.
Tiffany Broadbent
Tiffany is a dynamic and highly skilled leader in the not-for-profit sector, with a proven track record of making a positive impact in the communities she serves. Relocating to Katherine in late 2017, Tiffany quickly immersed herself in local initiatives, particularly within the rainbow community.
As a dedicated advocate for inclusion and respect, Tiffany assumed a pivotal role as the Chair of the Katherine Rainbow Committee in 2023. In this capacity, she spearheads the organisation facilitating various local events, fostering a sense of community and promoting diversity. One of her notable achievements is the successful coordination of the annual Katherine Pride festival, a celebration that has become a cornerstone in the local queer community.
With a strong foundation in community development, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a passion for personal well-being, her leadership serves as an inspiration for those who share her vision of a society built on respect, understanding and celebration of diversity.
Rocket Bretherton
Andrés Calvo
David Briese
Top End Pride
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Pride acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet, work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, and present. We would also like to acknowledge the elders, past present and emerging of the LGBTIQA+ community that have paved the way for us to celebrate and have festivals such as Darwin Pride.