A new Dunedin Diversity Strategy will be launched at this month’s Dunedin Pride. Strategy launch organiser Neill Ballantyne says it’s the result of a consultative hui held last year which identified the needs of queer people in Dunedin. “The strategy sets a framework for creating the most inclusive and affirming city in New Zealand,” he says. The strategy launch will take place at 5.15pm on Friday 14 November, in the Logan Room at the Stadium. Dunedin Pride opens on Tuesday 11 November with Celebrate: An Art Exhibition at the Pioneer Women’s Hall at 6PM. It will include live music, poetry and dance performances. Exhibition organiser Dr Lee Smith says it the combination of visual and performance artists is “not only representative of diversity in the queer community but also highlights the inclusive nature of Pride2014”. Celebrate will run the entire festival with viewings available Wednesday to Friday between 11-2 and 4-6 and Saturday from 12 – 4. Camp Carnival will be held in the Octagon on Saturday. It will be a family-friendly colourful festival of food, fun and information. Entertainment will include Iron Mammoth, Tahu and the Takahes, Little Smith Band, The High Twitch Athletic Club, RASA Dance Crews, LiDaH Dance Company and Some Other Creature. That night the Fruity After Party will be held at Fever Club, featuring Little Miss Cinnamon, MANTHYNG, DJ Stevolicious, and GASP! Dance Collective. Tickets are just $10, plus booking fee, here.
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First published: Thursday, 6th November 2014 - 9:35am