1. In order for your event to be accepted by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, you must ensure that your event name and title meets the criteria in these Terms & Conditions.
2. You must not use the words:
a) “Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras” or “Mardi Gras”, or “Official” in your presenting credit or event title, because Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is not co-producing or co-presenting your event;
b) “Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras” or “Mardi Gras” or “Official” or “Official Opening” or “Opening Event” or “Official Closing Party/Event” in the title or URL of your event, as it could be interpreted as a Sydney Mardi Gras produced event.
3. You must not use our name in your presentation title – this includes:
a) Presented by or with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
b) Co-presented by or with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
c) Presented by or with Sydney Mardi Gras / Mardi Gras
d) Co-presented by or with Sydney Mardi Gras / Mardi Gras
e) In Association with Sydney Mardi Gras / Mardi Gras
4. This also includes using the above words in your event names and URLs created online, including social media platforms and ticketing sites.
5. If your event registration is accepted by Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, you will be entitled to use the 2026 Mardi Gras+ branding package in all your marketing collateral to acknowledge you are an officially registered event. The 2026 Mardi Gras+ branding package will be issued to you after your event is accepted. You cannot use our logo prior to the pack being issued.
6. When completing your application, you must satisfy the conditions outlined in the application form.
7. If you fail to pay the entry fee by the due date, you may be subject to a 10% late fee for each week past the due date. If you fail to pay the entry fee for two weeks, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras reserve the right to remove your event from the Mardi Gras+ program and Mardi Gras app.
8. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will determine the channel and timing of your social media and newsletter inclusions. Requests are welcome; however, we may not be able to deliver on all requests.
9. Due to the volume of work and events during the Festival period, and the large number of events included in the Mardi Gras+ program and Mardi Gras app, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras are unable to provide insights and analytics on social media, newsletter and website inclusions.
10. Any imagery, video or specific content for newsletters and social media must be provided to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras by the required due dates to be provided upon acceptance into the program. Late delivery of these assets may impact delivery. No refunds on benefits will be provided if assets are provided beyond the required due dates.
11. All of the above packages include GST
