There's been plenty of hype about it, but now it's 100% confirmed: pop superstar and LGBTQI+ icon Cher will be headlining the official Mardi Gras Party in 2018.
The Pop Goddess' exclusive Australian performance at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras coincides with the 40th anniversary of the iconic LGBTQI+ event.
Cher tweeted a teaser late last month, posting on Twitter that she would be in Australia in March:
Mardi Gras CEO Terese Casu said about the incredible booking, "Cher has established herself as an influential, hard-hitting voice in global politics, and throughout her career has been at the forefront of LGBTQI campaigns and numerous charities.
"Cher represents the same unapologetic and fearless freedom that makes the LGBTQI community so enduring and strong—positioning herself as a true gay icon.”
According to the , the tickets for the event have already sold out - but there will be another opportunity to nab your spot at the historic event.
"Mardi Gras is pleased to announce an increased capacity by adding the iconic Dome venue, additional eateries and outside areas to the Party footprint and can now release a final allocation of tickets for sale. Existing Mardi Gras members will have exclusive access to purchase an additional two full price tickets over a 48 hour period or until sold out.
"A strictly limited number of newly released tickets to The Party will go on sale Monday 15 January at 10am AEDT for members only. The final release tickets for the general public are on sale 10am AEDT Wednesday 17 January. .'
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras official party will happen on March 3, 2018, at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park.
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Cher will be featured in the official 2018 Mardi Gras Parade television broadcast on SBS on Sunday 4 March. The 2018 Mardi Gras Parade: Full Live Stream will be available Saturday 3 March at 7pm on SBS On Demand.
