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Mardi Gras members vote to restore 'gay' and 'lesbian' back into parade title

Written By // Reg Domingo

The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade will again include the words ‘gay’ and ‘lesbian’ in the title after members overwhelmingly voted to have it reins ...

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Show Tunes Showcase

Written By // Reg Domingo

From Les Miserables to The Sound of Music, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir mines the musical treasures of Broadway for their next concert. In between ...

ENTERTAINMENT

Brisbane: Events round up

Written By // Anthony Smith

Leather up and shine those boots, because it’s that time of year again! BootCo. is proud to present one of its signature events, Hell For Leather, ...

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Equality still an elusive goal for many

Written By // Jed Horner

Last Friday, May 17, marked the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). IDAHO provided an opportunity to galvanise support behin ...

Dr Gertrude Glossip

Dr Gertrude Glossip

Will Sergeant, Master of Health Service Management, Flinders University, and Dr Gertrude Glossip, PhD (Formal Drapery), Curtain University, are two sides of the one coin. Will has been involved in gay activism since the 'Halcyon 70s' – first Adelaide Pride March (1973) and first Sydney Mardi Gras (1978). Gertrude 'emerged' in the 1990s and has made many appearances in both queer and straight communities. She has led every Feast Queer History Walk since its inception in 1997 and has 'scribbled' her fortnightly blaze column since 2003. Her Wild Sex zoo tours are legendary. Both are fierce anti-discriminationists and committed secular polyamorists!

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Mardi Gras members vote to restore 'gay' and 'lesbian' back into parade title

Mardi Gras members vote to restore 'gay' and 'lesbian' back into parade title

Reg Domingo

The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade will again include the words ‘gay’ and ‘lesbian’ in the title after members overwhelmingly voted to have it reinstated.

Wyatt Roy adds voice to marriage equality

Wyatt Roy adds voice to marriage equality

Andrew Shaw

The youngest member of Tony Abbott’s Coalition has come out in support of equal marriage.

Community welcomes Bishop Gene Robinson

Community welcomes Bishop Gene Robinson

Reg Domingo

The NSW community has welcomed the arrival of Bishop Gene Robinson who will be speaking in churches across the country.

America accepts gay scouts

America accepts gay scouts

Andrew Shaw

The Boy Scouts of America will accept membership of gay children and teenagers from January 1, 2014.

‘Lesbian Queen’ from equal marriage?

‘Lesbian Queen’ from equal marriage?

Andrew Shaw

Britain’s same-sex marriage bill has passed the House of Commons, with warnings of no easy passage through the House of Lords and even suggestions it could threaten the royal line of succession.

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Brisbane: Events round up

Brisbane: Events round up

Andrew Shaw

HELL FOR LEATHER

Leather up and shine those boots, because it’s that time of year again! BootCo. is proud to present one of its signature events, Hell For Leather, a night of dark leather fun and hanky codes. Who doesn't love a man in leather, and with a very sexy stage show planned what's not to love? New kid on the block DJ Ensel will be hitting the BootCo. decks for the first time to dish up some hot and sexy tunes and also new is the BootCo. dungeon space, where those interested in BDSM can watch or experience in a safe space. Cloak facilities are available to check in your gear, and don't forget you can always wear your rubber, denim or fetish gear along as the theme is not compulsory.

BootCo. Hell For Leather, Sportsman Hotel, June 1, 2013. bootco.com.au


ARE YOU MS PRIDE 2013?

This is not your typical beauty contest! Pride Festival is looking for a woman with charisma, positive energy, sex appeal and confidence. A woman who is savvy, smart and able to represent the lesbian community as Ms Pride 2013. Ms Pride Brisbane will be expected to positively promote the goals and aims of the competition and its producers (Brisbane Pride Festival and City Lickers) throughout  the year. She will represent Brisbane Pride with integrity and competence and act as  a spokesperson for the Brisbane Pride Festival. Heats will be held at Scarlet on July 13, Feathers on July 20, Zip Grrl Factory TBA.

For more information visit citylickers.com/ms_pride_2013

FREE BACH AT ST JOHN’S

For those in the city on Thursday, May 30, St John’s Anglican Cathedral has invited Queensland Pride readers and those who are fans of classical to a free lunchtime concert by Kathy Williams-De Vries. A former student at the Royal College of Music in London, Kathy will be playing sonatas by Bach and Handel in this beautiful setting.

Kathy Williams-De Vries, St John’s Anglican Cathedral, May 30, 2013. stjohnscathedral.com.au

RENEE GEYER’S BIG BAND SWING

Renée Geyer is one of Australia’s true musical treasures and has been recently voted one of Australia’s greatest singers of all time by her peers. To celebrate her 40th year in the music business she has delivered a recording that can only be described as a tour de force. Swing is recorded with an 18 piece band and has Renée perform standards with her own spin and interpretation, including 'I’ve Got Rhythm', 'Somewhere', 'It’s a Man’s Man’s World' and 'Fly me to the Moon'. Renée’s live shows will be a momentous occasion in the singer’s career. Audiences will be treated to a two hour show with Renée performing in front of an 18 piece big band.

Swing live, July 20, QPAC Concert Hall. QPAC.com.au

Trevor Ashley hits the small screen

Trevor Ashley hits the small screen

Reg Domingo

Cabaret and musical theatre performer Trevor Ashley made his first foray into television with his very own pilot for a sitcom. He gave SX the lowdown on The Very Trevor Ashley Show.

Brave new world of sound

Brave new world of sound

Reg Domingo

Vivid Sydney comes to the inner west for the first time with a two-day celebration of new, experimental and electronic music at the Seymour Centre, writes Danny Corvini. 

Show Tunes Showcase

Show Tunes Showcase

Reg Domingo

From Les Miserables to The Sound of Music, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir mines the musical treasures of Broadway for their next concert. In between rehearsals, choir music director Sarah Penicka-Smith tells Reg Domingo what’s in store.

Freewheelin’ 4x4 gays

Freewheelin’ 4x4 gays

Andrew Shaw

Burning up dirt tracks in grunty cars sound like your kind of fun? The Gay 4x4 & Camping Group QLD has been out and about since 2009 and they’re a fun and active bunch of guys. Organiser David McCarthy tells QP about this unique group.