Drag performer who had four IDAHOBIT events cancelled said councils felt they could not create a safe environment
VictoriaLast week Monash council cancelled a drag storytime event scheduled for International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia after angry protesters derailed a council meeting.
Drag performer Dean Arcuri has had four events cancelled, including a rainbow storytime singalong at Hawthorn Library, which is run by Boroondara council.“As soon as the information came out about Monash, every one of the four councils got in touch,” said Arcuri, who performs as Frock Hudson. Boroondara council did not respond to questions before publication, but the council’s website encouraged people to go to other IDAHOBIT events, including a high tea.
The other three events were scheduled in regional councils. Arcuri said he wanted to keep the names of the other councils private for fear of backlash.
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