Electric Forest is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community
This staple Michigan festival also serves as a magical Pride event that'll blow you away.
June 27, 2025
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Building the Womyn's Music Festival
Every August since 1976, womyn have gathered on private land in Michigan for the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival. This is the story of the tireless crew that goes into making the 30-plus-year-old tradition come to life.
July 31, 2009
This Michfest Will Be the Last
The 40-year-old festival, the subject of controversy in recent years, 'is coming to a time of closure,' says its founder and organizer.
April 21, 2015
Lesbian Proposal at Country Music Festival Melts Hearts
Folk rock band Delta Rae stopped between two songs in their CMA Fest set to help make this proposal extra special.
June 14, 2018
Reneé Rapp joins WorldPride Music Festival lineup
The Mean Girls star is ready to bring her sickening energy to the stage.
May 22, 2025
Mormon Church Offers Surprising Endorsement of LGBT-Supportive Music Festival
Organizer Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons said he welcomed the church's support but made clear he disagrees with its antigay doctrine.
August 16, 2017
Women's Music Festival Bans Pre-Op Trans Women
The Seven Sisters Festival in Australia has sparked controversy with its announcement it will ban transgender women who are 'physically men.'
December 16, 2015
OITNB Star Joins Michfest Lineup
Lea DeLaria has joined the lineup for this year's Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, an event that explicitly forbids trans people, like her Orange Is The New Black costar Laverne Cox, from attending.
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May 7, 2014
Come to Jesus, With Seminary's 'Second Coming' Condom
The Chicago Theological Seminary is distributing 'Second Coming' condoms at Pride and music festivals.
August 5, 2015
Is Coachella a Queer Oasis or an Anti-LGBTQ Racket?
Alexander Modiano describes the queer conundrum of visiting the desert music festival.
April 30, 2019
Sasha Marie Is Remastering Electronic Music as a Queer DJ of Color
The Coachella performer discusses her coming-out journey and the inclusivity of music festivals.
May 10, 2019
LoveLoud Responds to Report of Trans Bathroom Discrimination
A trans woman was reportedly told she was "in the wrong bathroom" at the LGBT-supportive music festival.
July 31, 2018
Tim Cook to LGBT Youth: 'You Are a Gift to the World'
The out CEO of Apple turned out to support queer young people at the LoudLoud music festival.
July 29, 2018
BREAKING: HRC Takes on MichFest
The Human Rights Campaign has weighed in on the trans-exclusionary 'womyn born womyn' intention of the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, and festival organizers may not like what the national group has to say.
July 30, 2014
Rock Stars Try to Change the Mormon Church in HBO's 'Believer' Doc
Believer explores the creation of the LoveLoud festival, which marries music, arts, and LGBT acceptance.
June 5, 2018
Rita Ora taps her inner sexy and brings 'Heat' to WorldPride
The bisexual singer tells Ricky Cornish she's ready to give back to the LGBTQ+ community at the WorldPride Music Festival.
June 4, 2025
LoveLoud 2019 Will Celebrate LGBTQ Youth and Commemorate Stonewall
Dan Reynolds and Tegan R. Quin discuss planning and expanding the music festival benefiting LGBTQ young people.
June 22, 2019
Michfest Womyn and Trans Women Ask 'Why?'
A look behind the scenes at how this summer's 40th annual Michigan Womyn's Music Festival became its last.
April 23, 2015
20+ Pics to Celebrate Miami Dreamland NYE Party with Trixie Mattel
Check out these thirsty pics from last year’s queer art, music, and wellness festival from Jake Resnicow.
December 27, 2023
Ladies, Are You Ready for Michfest?
Despite continuing controversy over the rights of transgender women to participate, lesbians around the globe will soon be descending on this international feminist music festival.
April 10, 2013