worldpride is helping to reignite a key industry. coming from new zealand, you know, australia s right on our doorstep. perfect opportunity to come and show support for the sydney community, to connect with people from all around the world. sydney is the first city in the southern hemisphere to host worldpride. it has embraced this global celebration of lgbtq rights the place feels energised by the festival. will the state government is hoping it will inject $75 million into the economy. i think sydney has always been one of the gay capitals of the world. post covid, this is really the event to reopen sydney to the world. i think people getting back to the work, particularly post pandemic is really important. particularly the industries of hospitality and the arts suffered the most through the pandemic. indigenous art, culture and commerce are also being showcased at events across the 17 day festival.