16/01/2023
The Sydney Star Observer, Australia’s long standing independent LGBTQIA newspaper, says that inclusive spaces are important in rural communities. Art Simone, a runner up in the hit television serial, ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under’, speaks eloquently about their engagement to appear at the 2023 Chill Out Festival in Dalyesford. The event takes place from 9th to 13th March 2023. Art calls the Chillout festival “an amazing amalgamation of community, queer and celebration.”
“I’ve performed in regional parts of the country for my entire career,” Art says. “I live in Geelong and have extensively performed in Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, Bendigo, Broken Hill and Beechworth.” They continue: “It is something I continue to do and am very passionate about. Bringing safe queer spaces to regional parts of the country is so important to show the community that they are safe, loved and celebrated.” The Sydney Star Observer also notes that Art is working on a new podcast serial, to be called “Concealed with Art Simone”, which will look at the secret lives of Australians.
https://chilloutfestival.com.au/chillout-festival-2023-program
