“I also knew that if I achieved a successful outcome, many future people will have been saved from having to go through something similar. I kept telling myself that if I helped one future queer young person by going through this, it would all be worth it.”
Throughout the iso era Unicorns has kept up its reputation for match-making with virtual queer speed dating events, so that people of all identities and persuasions can meet that someone special or create the throuple of their dreams.
“I actually created it as I couldn't find any real-life dating events that catered for people who were attracted to multiple genders and had strategies in place to ensure the space was safe and inclusive for people of all gender identities,” said delsi.
Adele Moleta is a teacher, performer, event organiser and the kind of person you wish you were friends with. Moleta has worked endlessly to create safe spaces for the LGBTQI community that platform their talents and celebrate their every last sparkle. Moleta is the creator of Unicorns, an event she developed for LGBTQIA+ community to come together and celebrate queer life. Moleta is also the founder and host of Unicorn Youth on Joy 94.9.
“I realised, being a pansexual femme woman, that there weren’t many places I could go and feel safe, supported and celebrated, so I created something where I could,” she explains
David & Sue talk to Adele Moleta who was nominated for the GLOBE LGBTI Person of the Year.
The Guardian:
For something wild, try Unicorns, an under-the-radar queer night with a big reputation. The venue changes according to whatever warehouse is available at the time but the wonderfully whimsical vibe is always consistent. Couches line the room and there are stages for contortionists, pole dancers or whatever else has been found for that particular evening. The crowd is loved-up and quirky, and everyone enjoys stripping off.
1. Do it because you want to create a beautiful space.
2. Create the event you would be excited to attend.
3. Make your event as accessible as possible.
4. Carefully curate your line up so you are showcasing diversity. And prioritise people who often get looked over.
Robin Eames takes you for a look at what it is like trying to get around Sydney’s Mardi Gras in wheelchair and finished up on a trip to Unicorns - Mardi Party at The Lansdowne.
We set up a photo booth at one of Sydney’s favourite queer nights, Unicorns, to spotlight the diversity of the Harbour City’s nightlife, and the need to keep Sydney free to party.
SUBVRTMAG:
We got the down low on the inception of Unicorns, Delsi’s supergirl repertoire, plus an important message from Delsi to the Australian government.
“There weren’t many places for people who identified as queer and didn’t really fit into the binary party scene.”
“It’s nice to be able to just make queer friends. The more spaces that allow us to do that, the better.”