ROCCO D'AMORE

Rocco D'Amore is a smooth-as-silk Italian love-god whose Drag King performances channel the essence of European masculinity.

Originating from Sydney Australia, Rocco began performing as a Drag King dancer & solo artist 8 years ago in various clubs & events, turning heads across Australia & overseas.

After wowing Melbourne audiences, Rocco made a permanent move to that city but still travels regularly around the country spreading his bent amore.

Performance highlights include Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, Midsumma Festival Melbourne, Bob Downes Retro Bar, Drag: Camp as Christmas the Studio, Sydney Opera House, Sex in the Studio Queer Cabaret at Gasworks Melbourne, the DIVA Awards Sydney, Rainbow Awards Melbourne, Arcilesbica Italian Variety Bent Dance Melbourne, United We Dance Multicultural Gay & Lesbian Dance Melbourne, Sydney’s BDO and most recently starring alongside George Michael at the 2010 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party.

Rocco’s tall, dark & handsome looks have graced the covers & centerfold of SLIT Magazine, Cherrie Magazine & Q Magazine. He was the 1970’s Gay Clone on the cover of Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Official Festival Guide 2010.

Rocco’s ability to charm & entertain is second to none. He is Drags ultimate Ladies’ Man, a Giorgio Armani kinda' guy who has wooed straight women, confused gay boys, challenged macho men & been every lesbian’s fantasy.

Why have you chosen to represent this same-sex law reform campaign?

I’ve chosen to represent this campaign to help get the word out there to the community about the changes that have been made to same-sex laws, and to help those that may not be aware become more informed about how this effects us.

What sorts of same-sex discrimination have you as / anyone you know experienced?

I experienced harassment in the work place a few years ago where I felt I was being treated differently to others based on my sexuality.

How do you think these reforms will make a difference to your life, or to the lives of those close to you?

Hopefully they will encourage us to not hide who we are and allow us to live more openly and honestly in the wider community.

Why do you think people should wear these 85 law reforms with pride?

Because it shows that we know as a community know what changes have been made. That those changes impact us positively, and that we are willing to fight for our full equal rights in the future.

Why do you think this is a huge step forward for Australia?

It’s a huge step forward, because we have not been heard or acknowledged by our government and for the first time there is that recognition that we are here, and deserve the same rights that enable us to enjoy our lives and relationships with the same choices and autonomy as everyone else.

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