SYDNEY: Oxford Street’s iconic gay bars have expressed their frustration and disappointment at Sydney Mardi Gras for not being included in this year’s official visitor booklet, in favour of more mainstream venues that are “not gay-owned or operated”.

Famous for their fur rather than fury, the Harbour City Bears will again be taking over Sydney’s streets this week for the third installment of their world-renowned Bear Pride festival to celebrate the friendly and truly unique hirsute culture to be found across the city.  

SYDNEY: Melodiqa’s diverse background informs his unique approach to music.

The Harbour City Bears (HCB) have a new champion after urban planner, part-time artist and father-of-two, Alan Cadogan, was named Mr HCB for 2012 following a sold-out event at the Oxford Hotel on Saturday, May 12.

With Easter comes extra days to party hard. From cocktail nights to big dance parties, here’s your complete guide to Easter gay party guide.

SYDNEY: A diverse group of entertainers have been brought together by the collective powers of DJ Wayne G and Shauna Jensen.

A boundary-breaking double bill at the Supper Club is set to redefine the rules of burlesque, writes Garrett Bithell. 

SYDNEY: Up-and-coming Sydney-based electro-pop duo Garcon Garcon are set to launch their debut EP at Hod Rod this weekend.

With Queen Elizabeth II now into her sixtieth year in the top job and still not budging, it might make more sense for some of her Royal Highness’s loyal female subjects toiling in faraway Sydney to instead get their drag on over the next few weeks and aim to become King For A Day. 

A social initiative on Oxford Street featuring dozens of amateur and professional drag queens and kings will raise awareness of anti-gay violence, homophobia and street safety. Serkan Ozturk takes a look at Drag Jam.

SYDNEY: A series of nights at the Oxford Hotel is set to showcase the diversity and talents of the bear community. Kicking things off is a singer-songwriter night featuring veteran musician Steve Charles.

SYDNEY: Australia’s most famous ‘unreal girl’ brings her act back to Sydney for one extra-terrestrial night only.

The best gay, lesbian and queer-friendly parties to celebrate the New Year in Sydney.

US entertainer Jackie Beat has found international success with the drag genre by mixing it with TV, music, writing, comedy and performance. Ahead of her Sydney shows, the drag star caught up with SX.

SYDNEY: A state-wide ‘Unions for Marriage Equality’ campaign will be launched at Darlinghurst’s Oxford Hotel tomorrow night, with unions joining forces to support the LGBT community.