Due to coronavirus restrictions, LGBT+ Pride events have been cancelled across Wales.
So LGBTQymru was created with an idea to connect Wales' regional pride events through a two-day free online event this July which will be filled with performances and panel discussions.
"I went for a walk and started to see Pride events being cancelled," LGBTQymru chair, Bleddyn Harris, told WalesOnline.
"I thought 'this is terrible, something needs to be done'.
"We need to make sure the community has visibility. Our biggest strength is visibility and being able to connect with people like us."
What can we expect from LGBTQymru?
The event promises to host an array of acts and performances from most regions of the country with an idea of linking LGBT+ community members in Wales with a safe space online.
The event, which has been mentioned on Forbes list of LGBT Pride events, will include multiple Welsh Pride organisations, including Barry, Bangor, Rhondda, Llantwit Major and Powys.
In a tweet from LGBTQymru, any funds made from the event will be donated back into LGBT+ charities. So far, more than £2600 has been raised.
The event plans to host a BAME queer discussion panel.
"Never has this been more important for those of us living the LGBTQ+ life - especially our black, Asian, minority ethnic queer family fighting the Black Lives Matter battle." said LGBTQymru as it announced the plans.
The discussion will look at the need to provide spaces, platforms and opportunities for the LGBTQ+ communities of different races, ethnicity and cultural heritages as well as a look at the history of drag, transgender issues and faith.
Organisers hope that the event will connect people in rural parts of Wales who may not have been able to attend bigger pride events.
"If you're someone who can't afford to get to bigger Prides, you can literally log on from your computer and you'll feel connected with Pride" said Bleddyn.
"If one person in a rural area of Wales can put their ear-phones in for five minutes and see that there's people like them, then we've done our job."
LGBTQymru will take place on July 24 and 25. You can access their Facebook event here.
