Carmen Geddit featured in the Sydney Morning Herald: Scaled-back Mardi Gras a litmus test for Sydney’s life after Omicron

Carmen Gettit: Mardi Gras 2022 will be a welcome return to work for Sydney’s queer entertainers. Photo: Steven Siewert, Sydney Morning Herald.

Dust off your feathered headpieces, Mardi Gras is back!

Our fabulous Carmen Geddit spoke to Michael Koziol from the Sydney Morning Herald about the exciting 2022 Mardi Gras season that we are in store for, post-Omicron. Read how Carmen faired during the pandemic and how much life has returned to normal so far.

Drag queen Carmen Gettit will co-host the pre-show entertainment at the SCG. Photo: Steven Siewert, Sydney Morning Herald.

Carmen Gettit will co-host the pre-show entertainment along side Charisma Belle at the SCG, before Darren Hayes, formerly of band Savage Garden, takes to an Australian stage for the first time in a decade.

The 2022 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will take place on Saturday 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground. If you haven’t already, get your Mardi Gras tickets from MardiGras.org.au now!

Sydney Cricket Ground
Driver Avenue,
Moore Park, NSW, 2021

 

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JEREMY JAMES

Jeremy is co-director of Sydney Drag Royalty. He believes that Australian drag is unique and some of the best in the world, and that drag performers should be recognised for their artistry and contributions to the community.

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