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MTV Pride pop-up channel glams up for Mardi Gras

MTV Pride partners with the LGBTI Awards as Crystal Queer and Courtney Act host Mardi Gras programming all week.

MTV Pride pop-up channel is now underway until Sunday, replacing MTV Dance in celebration of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Resident MTV VGAY Courtney Act, is joined by Wollongong’s own Drag Tupperware host, Adam Larkham aka Crystal Queer, the winner of an MTV VGAY Search.

Courtney Act said, “Adam is as media savvy as a Kardashian! He launched a full-scale social media campaign and was on the cover of the Illawarra Mercury before he had even won. We had a fun time making MTV Mardi Gras magic!”

Adam Larkham added, “I am so excited to be MTVs newest VGAY! I cannot wait to host the pride countdown with Courtney! Getting an opportunity like this is truly amazing! The fact that it is for the LGBTQI community makes it so much more amazing! I’m honestly still in disbelief!”

The popup channel’s programming line-up will include MTV specials such as: Courtney and Crystal’s Pride Top 50 Faves, Joel’s Divas Top 20 and Troye Sivan’s Blue Neighbourhood Top 10, hosted countdowns from Alaska Thunderf*** 500, Bianca Del Rio and Paul Mac, iconic superstar artist spotlights from artists including George Michael, Lady Gaga, Madonna and party programming blocks such as Hot Fresh ‘N’ Fabulous!, Drag Break and Loud & Proud. Plus dedicated daily video blocks of some of your favourite icons and lots more!

To take the week to the next level MTV Pride have partnered with the LGBTI Awards. The aim of the LGBTI Awards is to help Australia effect change on LGBTI Equality Laws, which currently lag behind many other developed nations when it comes to these key areas of human rights. The LGBTI Awards showcase and celebrate the best Australian LGBTI talent both in the celebrity and corporate world with a diverse range of categories. YouTuber, Alan Tsublya will be hosting the LGBTI Awards Red Carpet for MTV.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will take over the city of Sydney, capturing the imagination of Australia’s LGBTQI and mainstream community, from the 17th February to the 5th March, concluding with the world famous parade which guarantees a colourful and dazzling night of pride, celebration and self-expression.

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