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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

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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FEATURES

Show Tunes Showcase

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 ...

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ENTERTAINMENT

Brisbane: Events round up

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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VIEWPOINT

Equality still an elusive goal for many

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 ...

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Articles tagged with: Pride

Feb08

Lifesavers get 'digitally interactive' for Parade

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Lifesavers get 'digitally interactive' for Parade

SYDNEY: With their tight speedos, glistening skin and choreographed moves, they are rightly regarded by many as the group that really turn up the heat during the Sydney Mardi Gras parade and the Lifesavers with Pride (LWP) will be back again with an all new “digitally interactive” float next month sure to surprise and excite the eager crowds. 

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Dec18

AFL steps up with possibility of pride round

Written by // Lana Wilson Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

AFL steps up with possibility of pride round

Speculation has risen further over the possibility that the AFL may introduce a pride round to the 2013 season fixture.

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Aug09

Mardi Gras gets increased cash support from City

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Mardi Gras gets increased cash support from City

Sydney Mardi Gras will receive extra funding to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the parade in 2013, with the City of Sydney announcing an increase in cash sponsorship for the annual festival celebrating the LGBTIQ community.

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Aug07

Amsterdam floats with pride as Vietnam holds first ever parade

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, World, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Amsterdam floats with pride as Vietnam holds first ever parade

Vietnam held its first ever LGBT Pride parade over the weekend only weeks after the South-East Asian country’s Government announced it would be seriously considering introducing laws to recognise same-sex marriage.

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Jul04

France commits to equal marriage, adoption laws as Paris shows pride

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, World, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Sydney Mardi Gras, Victoria, Western Australia

France commits to equal marriage, adoption laws as Paris shows pride

Close to 700,000 people crammed the streets of Paris over the weekend to celebrate this year’s Pride festivities after members of the newly elected French Government, including Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, confirmed it would legalise same-sex marriage as well as extend adoption rights to gay couples.

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Mar30

Politician rebuked after calling for pride marchers to be beaten

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, World, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Politician rebuked after calling for pride marchers to be beaten

Members of the European Union (EU) have joined Albania’s Prime Minister and others in condemning homophobic remarks made by a senior Albanian politician who last week called for gay activists to be beaten during the country’s first ever gay pride parade to take place in May. 

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Nov17

NMG to take over Mardi Gras Glamstand

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

NMG to take over Mardi Gras Glamstand

SYDNEY: Operation of the Mardi Gras parade’s Glamstand will from next year be managed and produced by New Mardi Gras (NMG) after the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) announced yesterday that it will no longer be involved due to increasing costs.

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Nov05

Gay festival banned in KL

Written by // Michael Magnusson Categories // News + Politics, World, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Gay festival banned in KL

Authorities prevented an annual festival promoting greater tolerance for gay Malaysians from going ahead in Kuala Lumpur last week.

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Nov02

Taiwan holds Asia’s largest ever Pride rally

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, World, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Taiwan holds Asia’s largest ever Pride rally

TAIPEI: Asia’s largest ever LGBT Pride Parade took place in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei over the weekend, drawing up to 50,000 revellers, with many saying that despite growing social acceptance that they lack political support.

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Oct05

Serbia criticised for banning pride rally

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, World, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Serbia criticised for banning pride rally

SERBIA: Organisers and supporters of Belgrade’s cancelled pride parade to have taken place last Sunday have said the decision by the country’s government to ban the march was done so for political reasons rather than fears for public safety.

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Sep13

Brisbane Leather Pride a success

Categories // News + Politics, Queensland

Brisbane Leather Pride a success

Despite a drop in attendance, organizers have hailed the 2011 Brisbane Leather Pride Festival a success.

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Aug02

Hold onto your harness

Categories // Life+Style

Hold onto your harness

It’s a celebration of leather and fetish culture but Leather Pride Week is also an opportunity to educate and demystify the BDSM lifestyle. President of the Sydney Leather Pride Association, Aaron Sinclair, spoke to Garrett Bithell.

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TOP HEADLINES

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

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.

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Wyatt Roy adds voice to marriage equality
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.

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Community welcomes Bishop Gene Robinson
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.

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America accepts gay scouts
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.

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‘Lesbian Queen’ from equal marriage?
‘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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TOP STORIES

Brisbane: Events round up
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

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Trevor Ashley hits the small screen
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.

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Brave new world of sound
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. 

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Show Tunes Showcase
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.

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Freewheelin’ 4x4 gays
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.

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