Queer Palooza
dallasvoice.comAmong those appearing at Unleashed LGBTQ will be, from left, Shangela, Kelly Ann Winget, Stacey Stevenson and Brian Sims. Unleashed LGBTQ brings famous queer faces to Dallas this fall RICH LOPEZ | Staff writerrich@dallasvoice.com This September, Unleashed LGBTQ will bring all the LGBTQ-plusses to the yard.
The interactive event is slated to be a monumental one featuring queer celebrities, politicians, influencers and more to Dallas — all in one weekend.
Unleashed LGBTQ will be like a circuit party but with guest speakers and panelists that will discuss and advocate for the community’s future.
The event will be held Sept. 22-24 at Gilley’s. “There are so many amazing LGBTQ+ artists, thought leaders, brands,” Unleashed creator Wesley Smoot said in an email, “[that] we really wanted to make a safe space for all of them to connect.” The event is open to adults 18 and older, and, throughout its three-day event, guests can not only attend to see names such as Billy Eichner, Indya Moore, Shangela and Brian Sims, but also connect and learn more about community campaigns in technology, fashion, travel, entertainment and more. “Our first live, in-person, event is going to create a synergy between talent, the business community and the entertainment industry in a way no LGBTQ+ event has ever done before,” Smoot said in a press release. “Companies sending representatives to our event will be able to take advantage of all opportunities available, whether it’s for educational purposes, networking or entertainment, LGBTQ+ professionals or others focused on allyship, will reap the benefits of our educational and entertainment-based lineup.” The list of guest speakers is an impressive one, as is the schedule.
