Fans take out their mobile phones and scream as the popular Brazilian rapper Delacruz takes the stage at Complexo Fora do Eixo.

Young people dancing on a Saturday night at a youth club.

Bar staff at the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

Burak Ayaz the mixologist at the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

Burak Ayaz (L) the mixologist at the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

The exterior of the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

Drinks served to customers sitting outside at the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

Drinks at the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

Burak Ayaz the mixologist at the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

Bar staff at the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

The Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

Burak Ayaz the mixologist at the Fahri Konsolos cocktail bar in Kadikoy.

William competes at the Mr Gay Syria contest in Istanbul. William came second overall, and earned his most points from the performance session, where he danced in his underwear.

Young people dance in Biliy Naliv (White Filling), a Ukrainian cider bar. When asked many answer that they don't believe that there will be a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Young people dance in Biliy Naliv (White Filling), a Ukrainian cider bar. When asked many answer that they don't believe that there will be a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

A garage that has been converted into the 'Sanch Panza Taverna' in a case where the authorities have been very permissive regarding planning permission.

Wael (centre rear of frame) is intersex, and a transgender man, originally from Casablanca in Morocco he left his homeland for Norway, for the purpose of changing his legal gender to male, and to star...

Shayma adds foam hips to their drag body in the attic of a gay club. Shayma is a Tunisian drag performer and long time LGBTI activist who relocated to Germany after their situation and safety in Tuni...

Shayma (right) discusses the upcoming evening's performance and hosting a drag contest with the club manager Evan, (left) at a popular queer night spot. Shayma identifies as non binary and uses they/t...

Members of the crowd look at contestants walking down the catwalk in both swimwear and evening gowns, at Istanbul's second Trans Beauty Pageant, organised by Angel of Turkey.

Mir drinking a glass of wine at his former work workplace, a trendy bar in central Stockholm. Mir is from Dhaka, the Bangladeshi capital, and has been granted political asylum in Sweden due to dangers...

Wissam performs a dance in high heels on the catwalk at the Mr Gay Syria contest.

Hamoudi smoking a cigarette at a gay club in Berlin. Returning to his native Raqqa in 2011 to join anti-regime protests, Hamoudi and friends came to form a group called 'Our Rights Movement' in 2013,...

Hussein's birthday celebrated in Taksim. He was refused a Schengen visa on the same day (the day before supposedly departing), and won't be able to attend the Mr Gay World 2016 competition in Malta.

Hussein (C) dances with his boyfriend at his birthday party, at a gay friendly cafe in central Istanbul.

Shayma (left) does final hair and makeup touch-ups before hosting a drag event at a popular queer night spot in Heidelberg whilst another drag queen uses the toilet (right). Shayma is a Tunisian drag...

Waiters wearing face shields and masks wait to serve customers at the Sky Lounge in the newly opened Dawa restaurant in the Jadriyah neighbourhood. Despite COVID-19 still being present in the country,...

Staff serve customers at the Sky Lounge in the newly opened Dawa restaurant in the Jadriyah neighbourhood. Despite COVID-19 still being present in the country, government restrictions remain loose and...

Staff serve customers at the Sky Lounge in the newly opened Dawa restaurant in the Jadriyah neighbourhood. Despite COVID-19 still being present in the country, government restrictions remain loose and...

A newly arrived Belo Monte dam construction worker observes a busy street in Altamira.

Black and white people dancing at the Summit Club disco on a Saturday night in Hillbrow.

A couple talk and hold hands in a nightclub.

People dancing at a foam party at a nightclub.

A nightclub barman blows beer gas up the skirt of a Russian girl who is dancing on the bar.

Russian and British women dancing on a nightclub's bar.

People dancing at a nightclub.

People dancing on a raised platform surrounding a nightclub's bar.

Guests at a ball for Polish students and graduates of British univeristies; Oxford, Camridge and LSE (London School of Economics).

Guests at a ball for Polish students and graduates of British univeristies; Oxford, Camridge and LSE (London School of Economics).

A young couple kissing on in a nightclub at the end of the night.

Women stand outside beside a nightclub's logo.

A nightclub dancer holding a novelty golden machine gun at the Cirque Le Soir nightclub.

A woman at a nightclub dances on a podium.

People drink, smoke and dance at a nightclub.

People drink, smoke and dance at a nightclub.

People drink, smoke and dance at a nightclub.

A woman exhales vape smoke at Inner City Zoo, a nightclub at Rixos Premium Hotel at JBR.

Couples at Inner City Zoo, a nightclub at Rixos Premium Hotel at JBR.

Two women ar a nighclub.

People dancing at a nightclub.

Women at a nightclub waving fans to cool down.

A woman dancing at a nighclub.

A nightclub dancer and security personel at Inner City Zoo, a nightclub at Rixos Premium Hotel at JBR.

A group of men and women drink and dance at a nightclub.

People dancing at a nightclub.

A member of staff pours glasses of champagne into glasses, while beside a couple play about.

A couple embrace during a New Year's Eve at the XL nightclub.

British expats dancing on a table during a 'Candypants Party' on New Year's Eve at the XL nightclub.

Men and women dressed up for a Carnival Ball.

British expats dancing on a table during a 'Candypants Party' on New Year's Eve at the XL nightclub.

People dance and play at a New Year's Eve party at the XL nightclub run by Candypants.

Champagne with fireworks attached to the bottles is served to guests at the Provocateur nightclub, in the Four Seasons Resort.

Men smoking cigars at the Provocateur nightclub, in the Four Seasons Resort.

A member of securitylooks over the scene at Pacha's rooftop nightclub.

DPerformers singing at a dinner show at Pacha restaurant.

A man holding a pair of stilettos at a nightclub.

A dancer performs on stage at a nightclub.

A couple kissing on a nightclub dance floor.

People on the dance floor at a nightclub.

People dancing in an open air nightclub.

People dancing and drinking in a nightclub.

Women dancing in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

Two women in a nightclub on New Year's Eve sitting beside a table full of glasses and cans.

People look up at a woman standing on a podium in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

A woman filming with a mobile phone in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

Women dacing in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

A man eats sushi while beside him a group of women dance in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

People in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

People dancing in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

Women make a toast with champagne in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

People smoking cigars in a nightclub on New Year's Eve.

A woman takes a selfie as she kisses a man in a nightclub on New Year's Eve .

Around 1500 university students attending a 'massacantus', an anual celebration which involves singing and drinking beer.

A man leans against arubbish bin during a 'massacantus', an anual celebration which involves around 1500 university students singing and drinking beer.

People dancing at disco in Hotel No 18 at Fort Kochi.

Lasers light people dancing at disco in Hotel No 18 at Fort Kochi.

Lasers light people dancing at disco in Hotel No 18 at Fort Kochi.

Lasers light people dancing at disco in Hotel No 18 at Fort Kochi.

Tourists play pool in Hotel No 18 in Fort Kochi.

Customers sit at tables outside a busy restaurant.