Become a Newcastle Pride Member!

Join the Heart of Our Community

As a Newcastle Pride Member, you’re not just signing up - you’re weaving yourself into the heart of a vibrant, inclusive community. Since 2018, Newcastle Pride has celebrated sexuality and gender diversity in Newcastle and the Hunter Region, empowering members to own their voice and be visible.

Newcastle Pride is an inclusive, vibrant and fun not-for-profit LGBTIQA+ community based organisation established in 2018. Newcastle Pride celebrates sexuality and gender diversity in Newcastle and the Hunter Region within and outside our community. Our vision is to empower all LGBTIQA+ people to find their voice and be proud. We aspire to a safer, more inclusive future.

The Newcastle Pride Festival is an exciting, glamorous and “out n’ proud” series of events that aims to showcase to locals and visitors that Newcastle is a city of diversity, culture and beauty. The Festival is an annual event and brings our community together in unity, fostering a vibrant and supportive future community.

Having a large membership is very important to the development of Newcastle Pride, in terms of having strong community support and demonstrating to potential sponsors and funders that we are a growing organisation. It is also important for the on-going governance of the organisation.

Your support means more LGBTIQA+ communities can connect through Newcastle Pride and have a voice to celebrate with pride and hope. Our festival is a life-changing experience for LGBTIQA+ people who face barriers for loving who they love and being who they want to be.

Why Become a Newcastle Pride Member?

  • Exclusive Member Events: Unlock access to members‑only gatherings and the iconic Newcastle Pride Mardi Gras float.

  • Early-Bird Festival Tickets: Enjoy advance access and discounted pricing ahead of the public.

  • Voting Rights at AGM: Influence the direction of Newcastle Pride as an active, voting Newcastle Pride Member.

  • Member Discounts: Get special offers at local businesses as part of our growing perks program.

  • Membership Card: Once approved, receive your official Newcastle Pride Member Card - your ticket to community pride and belonging.

Newcastle Pride Member Benefits Include:

  1. Once approved you'll be sent a Newcastle Pride Membership Card
  2. Knowledge you are HELPING GROW Newcastle Pride, the Newcastle Pride Festival and its core aims of providing support and events for LGBTIQ+ people in the local community.
  3. Invitation to MEMBERS ONLY events (like participating in the Newcastle Pride Mardi Gras Float).
  4. The chance to purchase festival event tickets before they officially go on sale and qualify for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS.
  5. You will have voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (held in November each year).
  6. We are also working with local businesses and service providers to bring you a range of great discounts and offers EXCLUSIVE for members.

How to Become a Newcastle Pride Member:

  1. Apply online using our simple form.
  2. Get approved; we’ll send your personalised Membership Card.
  3. Join in - participate in events, vote at the AGM, and begin enjoying your member perks.

Our vision is to make the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Region a happier, healthier, safer and more culturally rich place for all of the LGBTQIA+ community. To empower the current and future generations to be their true selves and feel accepted and proud of who they are, regardless of their gender identity or sexuality. We aspire to a safer, more inclusive future for our community.

Newcastle Pride Inc. has zero tolerance for all forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, biphobia, ableism, ageism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination.