Music names feature prominently in LGBTI awards shortlist
A large number of Australian and international music names are in the various categories of the 2019 Australian LGBTI awards.
They include names as Kira Puru, Cub Sport, Elton John, Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman, Troye Sivan, Tash Sultana and Lady Gaga.
They join other high profile names as comedian Hannah Gadsby, Wallabies star David Pocock and former SBS CEO Michael Ebeid among over 2000 nominees in 18 categories.
Two new categories are added in its third year.
The Artist category highlights the cultural work done to keep LGBTQI issues visible in the arts.
Finalists include theatre directors, authors, drag performers, photographers, film directors, comedians and visual artists.
The Faith category acknowledges the inspiring work done by individuals and religious organisations to improve homophobic attitudes within religious organisations.
Winners will be announced at a red carpet gala dinner on Friday, March 1 at The Star, Sydney.
Voting for the nominees is open now.
“The most exciting part of the finalists process is that every year we see new people and new organisations who have made an impact over the last 12 month, in a positive way,” said awards director, Silke Bader
“Celebrating those involved in the marriage equality campaign was a big part of last year’s event.
“This year with the awards we wanted to shine a light on other areas where positive role models are making a difference.
“The faith category is a great example of this.
“There are many individuals and religious organisations that really stand up to fight for the recognition and acceptance for their LGBTQI community members and we felt it important to recognise that this year.”
MUSIC ARTIST
Alfie Arcuri
Bec Sandridge
Cub Sport
Damien Mancell
Greg Gould
Kira Puru
Mama Alto
Maria Temelkos-The Frocks
Mojo Juju
Harley Mavis
INTERNATIONAL ICON
Boy George
Brendon Urie
Cher
Elton John
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Keiynan Lonsdale
Lady Gaga
Maxine Jones (En Vogue)
PINK
Lucy Lawless
LOCAL ICON
Andreja Pejic
Catherine McGregor
Hannah Gadsby
Harry Cook
Ian Thorpe
Jade Kevin Foster
Judi Connelli
Tash Sultana
Tim Dormer
Troye Sivan
The full list in all categories is at www.australianlgbtiawards.com.au.