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Hey Mr. DJ
Put a record on
I wanna dance with my baby
And when the music starts
I never wanna stop
It’s gonna drive me crazy
Music...music...music...music...music....music...
Music makes the people come together
(Never gonna stop)
Music makes the bourgeoisie and the rebel
(Never gonna stop)
Don’t think of yesterday
And I don’t look at the clock
I like to boogie-woogie
It’s like riding on the wind and it never goes away
Touches everything I’m in
Got to have it everyday
Music makes the people come together
(Never gonna stop)
Music makes the bourgeoisie and the rebel
(Never gonna stop)
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Starting with this Party Graffiti Wall we ask what music you are Currently listening to. Music and the sharing in that music is a big part of enjoying parties. Knowing what music others like and listen to can bring us closer together. So when you post your next message here tell us what music you are currently listening to.
Currently listening to: Sodom and Gomorrah Show - Pet Shop Boys
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Party Graffiti Wall 47
Party Graffiti Wall 49
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New Wall, new attitude
Hopefully this wall will be more positive with helpful, not hurtful discussions
Currently listening to: Jolene - Divide and Kreate
what am i listening to ...hmmmm
I like this new addition to the wall, might be alot of fun
Currently listening to: State of independence - Donna Summer
Whe did this happen?
damn i missed it!
Currently listening to: Hold Me Up - Glory feat. Jocelyn Brown
"New Wall, new attitude
Hopefully this wall will be more positive with helpful, not hurtful discussions"
We can only bloody hope...
The more open and transparent and supportive of ourselves that we can be, the better our world will be.
Remember guys, all of you.... that the right wing moralist pricks are the enemy, not us.
.
Currently listening to: ,and watching, re runs of QAF on - Fox 8
'This time I know it's for real'
Currently listening to Donna Summer re-mix 'This time I know it's for real.' LOVE the happy sound!! For me 'The Young Divas' have captured a great sound that makes me SMILE! 
Currently listening to: 'This time I know it's for Real' - Current version: The Young Divas
Currently listening to: Oh Happy Days - Some really cool Negro Choir
currently listening .....
Its not always about pop and dance music
Currently listening to: Piano Concerto # 14 in E Flat Major , Andante - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
surely a 6am Monday morning search is pretty obscure. I mean how many punters would be involved at that hour?
Reminds me of when they'd do the 12:30am raids so that things could be back to normal by 1am when the crowd would start arriving.
And finally...
The Big Picture guys...
Let's start over and sort the problems and discontent between the people that really DO care.
Almost a new day, a new way... to find...
Tonight's closing song goes to...
Currently listening to: Somewhere Over The Rainbow - NOT Judy
To the poster at Tue 18 Jul 2006 23:30:00
Thank you for spoiling the "flow" of this board and not contributing to the new function that panther has placed on the board. Surely it wouldn't have taken much effort.
I wonder if its possible for Panther to make the "song playing now" function boxes a compulsory entry. ie, If you dont fill in the box with your song playing now your post doesnt get published. Just a thought ??
Currently listening to: Together Forver - Rick Astley (SAW Extended Mix)
LOL, get over it
Currently listening to: ch10 - watching tv
Picture
Hey Panther, what party is that picture of above? Is it from Sydney or Melbourne?
Currently listening to: silence at work (for once!)
super fag tag - syd
music music music
I saw wolmother on rove on tuesday night. Amazing! They've been on letterman, conan obrien, and are headlining splendor in the grass this wekend with the scissor sisters. Woot! Do you know where I first heard about wolfmother? Well on pinkboard, back in 2004 when they played thier first gigs at club kooky.
Cant wait for the weekend!
Currently listening to: dimension (stereogamous dimensional mix) - wolfmother
Ahh SFT Picture @ Sydney Ent Centre. More pics of SFT @ www.lightwright.com.au
(shameless plug to website)
Unfortunately site is in much needed work and developer is busy with kids and family... grrrr
Currently listening to: nothing - been lighting johnny cash songs all day & nite
My God it's gone quiet. Always scarry to think that they are all talking behind our backs. Hope it's a good result.
Clubbers of Australia, the polls are open and it’s time to have your say. Yes, the 2006 Technics inthemix50 DJ Poll is on and this year it’s bigger and better than ever before!
With two new categories including the Most Popular Club Night and Most Popular Event by state, you now get to give a little pat on the back to the people who work tirelessly to put the dance floor under your feet and a place to meet.
But, let’s remember the mainstay of the Technics inthemix50 poll, it’s also about the DJs. Make sure you support the DJs that have given you so many great memories by voting for them. There were lots of surprises in last year’s results and we expect nothing less this time around.
Tell us who’s your favourite DJ + Club Night + Event and you will go in the draw to a pair of Technics SLZ-1200 Digital Turntables with Mixer and Headphones valued at over $5000.
This is your chance to have your say and support our awesome local industry, so vote now at www.inthemix.com.au/50
In The Mix Poll
Have to say that I vote every year for this forum of local talent. Support our own and show you give a damn.
Currently listening to: Nothing Special - by Go To Bed
Homesexual
Just ordered my ticket to Homesexual on Thursday 17th August. I'm so excited, can't wait to see the special guest.
Currently listening to: So Under Pressure - Dannii Minogue
SSSSSSSSSLEAZE TIKS
BRAD WRIGHT - When are Sleaze Tickets on Sale ?
I want to buy NOW !!!
Currently listening to: I dont know anybody else - Black Box
New Mardi Gras Poll on DJ's
Has anybody noticed the DJ poll on the NMG website.
Looks like its a resounding vote of confidence for local DJ's and a bigh thumbs down to overseas DJ's, question is , will NMG actually pay any attention to this poll ?
Currently listening to: Sight for sore eyes - M People
Countalicious
There are only 70 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 70 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 70 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 70 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
Currently listening to: Everything counts in large amounts - Depeche Mode
Sleaze Ball
Any Details on this event yet?
Seems there is lots of interest and not negative whinging YET! thank god.
Lets have some details, tickets on sale etc and look forward to another fantastic Party.
Can't wait for Sleaze
Currently listening to: Hollywood - Madonna - Paul Oakenfold remix
Arq on Saturday
Any recent reports on the quality of otherwise of Arq on a Saturday ... still a late starting crowd? Lots to look at?? Interested in feedback ...
Currently listening to: Unfaithful - Rihanna
"inclusive rather than exclusive..."
here here!
Currently listening to: It's 2am - I'm playing my bango!
Black and White Ball last night
I had the privilege of being asked along to the Dykes on Bikes Black and White ball.
Boys, it's a pity more of you didn't/don't get the opportunity to be invited, and go, to DoB events coz the boys could really learn a lot about community.
It was themed (as named) and without exaggeration almost every person there was dressed in theme. The music was good (great at times)and the crowd was no attitude gettin down and having fun. Just what dance parties are all about.
Congratulations to Janet and the crew from Dykes on Bikes who put the even on. You have a lot to teach the boy community.
Song Title/Artist Please
Could somebody please id. the song and artist for a track I heard in a club recently?
The only (female) vocal were "In my Dreams' and it had a sort of Arabian Nights sound to it.
Ta.
It's callled 'Dreams' by Kings of tomorrow
Yeah that's Dreams by Sandy Rivera/KOT. He played it when he DJed at SFT.
Will NMG pay attention ?
Why dont you wait and see first Aiden ?
Toybox has sold out... yay!
Arq on saturday
awful awful awful.... i was there for a few hours early sunday morning
too many high heels and high hair... agressive boys and did not feel like a gay club at all
wont be back - even though the music was great
although It was packed..... the most packed ive seen it for many years. Crowd is totally different these days, very straight, i was pashing a guy and i realised I was being watched in a different kinda way... like "oh look, there's some of them gays here tonight" type of thing
Currently listening to: My Love - Kortezman
good song too!
Currently listening to: That bogan mother on 'Neighbours' - whinging about Carl Kennedy
You are exactly right about ARQ.
I went with a group of friends at 6am Sunday and the people there were very agressive and pushed into us way too many times. Afet an hour or so we had to leave as the girl we were with was rather upset about it.
And I was very annoyed that one young guy I spoke to had NO IDEA it was a gay club. He was convinced it's 200% straight.
I mean what is WITH Arq charging the full $20 entry even at 7am when they shove everybody down in the broom closet at 7:30am eh?
Currently listening to: Dreams - KOT
Any reports from Beyond @dream last Saturday night?
Currently listening to: Outlaw - Olive
SLEAZE BALL TICKETS
WHEN are tickets going on sale , its getting a bit late in the process for them not to be on sale dont'cha think ?
Brad - Where are you ?????????????????
Currently listening to: Is anybody out there ? - No Bass
wait for the weekly papers to come out on thursday. I hear all will be revealed.
Im here. Busy with multiple events. Keep an eye on the papers this week.
Yes Toybox is officially sold out.
Oh The Suspense ..
... just patiently waiting for the papers to come out tmoz (Thurs) to reveal the Sleazeball party information!! Cant wait!!
Bring on Sleazeball! Lets hope the theme is as good or even better as last years Seven Deadly Sins!
Currently listening to: Everytime We Touch - Cascada
have a look at www.mardigras.org.au all the information is there.
WOW JK must be really popular being listed twice.
Sleaze Ball...
WHEN: Saturday 30th September - 10pm-8am
WHERE: Hordern, Dome & The Forum
What's the Forum?
Currently listening to: Don'y stop beleiving - Journey
Congrats to those who made it but it really is a very similar line up to the NMG party and last years.
If only the organisers had bothered to look further than ARQ and the Shift.
From the Mardi Gras website:
"We've got what we think is the best DJ line-up in years. Stephen Allkins (Love Tattoo), Mr Timothy, Paul Goodyear, Sveta, Alex Taylor, Mandy Rollins, Sista P, Rob Davis, Jake Kilby, Feisty, Rob Gilbert, David Hiscock, Chip & Rado.
WHEN: Saturday 30th September - 10pm-8am
WHERE: Hordern, Dome & The Forum"
The Forum is the building formerly known as Stage 11 formerly known as City Live aka the big box that's not the Doggone Bar or the Fox & Lion
The Forum = Stage 11
Stop making sweeping statements. Not all the DJs play at the Shift and Arq. I think it's a great lineup. Well done NMG!
Currently listening to: Love Come Down - Tokyo feat Siobhan
There are at least 7 DJ's on that list that don't play either Arq or the Shift. There are DJ's representing the Phoenix, Manacle (the night crowd, not the recovery crowd), and a bunch of the dirty leather parties too.
What more do you want? Who else do you require on your wishlist?
Currently listening to: on hold music - unknown
Stephen Allkins (Love Tattoo), Mr Timothy, Paul Goodyear, Sveta, Alex Taylor, Mandy Rollins, Sista P, Rob Davis, Jake Kilby, Feisty, Rob Gilbert, David Hiscock, Chip & Rado
people chosen for sleaze work or worked at these venues:
arq, shift, stonewall, imperial, phoenix, manacle, mars lounge, tank nightclub, melbourne...
tell us please what dj or venue (he/she represents) are you missing here?
Currently listening to: i just wanna f**n dance - *song alert* who sings this fab song? its fantasti
NO RHI for Sleaze .... Interesting
Very Interesting.............
Currently listening to: Cherish - Madonna
Mr Timithy is definately all wrong - wrong wrong wrong! other than that its good. i would have put Mark Alsop in there instead and it would be a perfect line up. oh well!
ok here's just a quick list of names that at least one should have made the line up...
Seymour Butz
Ben Drayton
Steven Sonius
Ruby
Add to that the guys who did such a great job in Stage 11 at Inquisition;
Justin Scott
Shanobear
Mark Alsop
Ryan Murphy
or other locals like
Shane Day
Murray Hood
Tim Blanshard
Matt Steer
Luke Leal
perhaps looking north for a change to someone like Les Smith?
How about Dr Jane from Dirty Donkey?
I still stand by my original post that says this line up is too similar to last years Sleaze and this years MG party.
Well, the news is out, the rumours and attacks over DJ selection are long gone maybe (given how quickly the debate left this forum).
All DJs are ours and many with much applauded and admired international credentials. Those without international credentials (not that relevant for Sleaze anyway) are tried, tested, proven, and much loved locals.
Yes, the process has raised some concern, partially justified just because the process was not seen as being open and transparent, even if only based on a commercial success to raise the required funds to pay for OUR Mardi Gras Parade (primarily). That basis, I should add, I'm way supportive of in these tough times.
Very much looking forward to this collaboration of music and visuals that we are so great at presenting.
Bring It On!
Currently listening to: Nothing - Time for Bed
I'm well pleased with that DJ line up. Well pleased indeed. Nice one.
Currently listening to: a cat snoring - Kylie Kitten
ARQ and The Shift are the largest dance areas on the scene. If the venues are well run they would therefore choose the best DJs. Also, New Mardi Gras wants to choose the best DJs. I do not find it surprising that they want to choose the best too.
Currently listening to: Mary - Scissor Sisters
DJ POLL FOR MARDI GRAS PARTY
Just been looking at the DJ Poll on NMG website.
As there will be local dj's playing in the various halls what is wrong with trying a bit of variety and importing 1 or 2 DJ's from OS for a change instead of same same. Seems every other major party overseas do the same thing.
I suggest they (NMG) drop the "local dj rules" from the poll and just leave the OS ones to be voted for. May end up getting more punters from OS to the party too.
Come on be game and try something new......
Currently listening to: keyboard tapping - worker
Jerry Springer the opera feat Alison Jiear - I just wanna dance....never released as a single sadly ......
Sleaze ad
Not much information on the Sleaze ad in SSO today. Looks pretty sexy though. I thought it was a bit squeaky clean till I noticed the clit chain.
I think it looks hot! Good on 'em, maybe they've finally got their marketing sorted out again. On the other hand... the DIVA poster?
it would be nice - given NMGs focus on local talent, to have someone who has a strong connection to the gay community in the line up and who is also a great dj and fits the sleaze 'look' (for lack of a better word) - hence mark alsop over mr timothy (and he is just one example).
w00t!! a theme for Sleazeball finally!! Cant wait, the theme -
Ghetto Fabulous
time to get hip and trashy! Everyone get ur creative muscles a working
"It's all about being hip and cool, yet shamelessly trashy. You can't look too glitzy. You can't look too filthy. It's Sleaze Ball after all. "
Currently listening to: How Would You Feel - David Morales ft. Lea Lorien
theme
yeah - love it. nice mix of dark, trashy and a bit of glamour.
"w00t!! a theme for Sleazeball finally!! Cant wait, the theme -
Ghetto Fabulous
time to get hip and trashy! Everyone get ur creative muscles a working "
I'm sure you'll be the trashiest one there M@. 
Hehehehe.
Counting down to Sleaze Ball! Yay!
Sleazeball Wall?
Hey Panther are you going to devote a wall this year for Sleazeball to divert traffic flows? Cos no doubt there is going to be this DJ thing again ... like there always is ... then there'll be a venue bitch ... then as it gets closer it will be happier!
Currently listening to: Call On Me - Janet Jackson
NMG Newsletter on Sleaze
25 and still looking fresh
Yes indeed. Sleaze Ball number 25. Doesn't time fly! Who would have thought our livers would still be in one piece?
A little bit of history. The first Sleaze Ball was held in September 1982 in the grand ballroom at Paddington Town Hall. It was an overwhelming success and 500 party goers had to be turned away. The following year it headed to the Showgrounds for the first time, numbers rocketed and Sydney had it's other great gay party.
While Mardi Gras Party is all wonder, celebration and light, the Sleaze Ball is darker and edgier. There's room for everything from high camp to S&M, but only so long as it's sleazy. Sleaze Ball is also the great dress-up night of the year, an opportunity to flex your creative muscles (and any other muscles you have at your disposal).
Well Sleaze is staying dark and edgy, but as it's our 25th - our silver - we thought we'd throw in a bit of bling...
Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got...
It's with great pleasure that we can officially announce to you, our members, that Sleaze Ball 2006 is open for business.
The Ball is back! We want to make this the most dressed-up night in the Sydney calendar. To help you along we've chosen a theme which we think gives you plenty of scope for sexy costumes.
So welcome to Ghetto Fabulous!
Our creative team is currently combing the urban ghettos of the world's great cities for everything that is hip and happening. They're looking for things that are so wrong they might just be right. Their goal? To give you a party that teeters on the edge between glamour and gutter. You could be the toast of the V.I.P Lounge one minute and in a dumpster the next.
It's all about being hip and cool, yet shamelessly trashy. You can't look too glitzy. You can't look too filthy. It's Sleaze Ball after all.
We've got what we think is the best DJ line-up in years. Stephen Allkins (Love Tattoo), Mr Timothy, Paul Goodyear, Sveta, Alex Taylor, Mandy Rollins, Sista P, Rob Davis, Jake Kilby, Feisty, Rob Gilbert, David Hiscock, Chip & Rado.
WHEN: Saturday 30th September - 10pm-8am
WHERE: Hordern, Dome & The Forum
TICKETS: Member & Concession $79 / General (1st release) $99
Buy yours now at Ticketek by clicking here
Sleazy Stories
We would love to hear your stories from Sleaze Balls past. If you have a great story of something that happened to you or a friend at a Sleaze Ball you could win a pair of free tickets.
Send your stories to marketing@mardigras.org.au
See you on the dancefloor!
xx
Sleaze..
I love the theme and the description made me smile... "It's all about being hip and cool, yet shamelessly trashy."
Looking forward to it, and the onset of Spring already!
Currently listening to: Dreams - Deep Dish
Hey Brad W -
thanks for all the info so well in advance.
One question - can you let us know what styles of music will be played in the 3 Halls ?
I hope you havent mucked around with my beloved Hordern
ie trance/tribal/hard ?
Currently listening to: Anything of - Dave the Drummer
CLub Arak
Anyone know if this is happening soon this year?
Sexy ad
I hope we're going to see a bit more of the boy in the ad in the Star. Looks like they've got their act together a bit more with the marketing this year.
Happy 9th Birthday, Stonewall
Was sleaze last year RHI + Hordern or just one of them? I thought it was both... but i cant remember!!
*stands on head*
Sleaze last year was RHI and Hordern, this year I dont think they are using RHI. Hordern, Dome and City Live/stage 11/whatever they call it now.
Sleaze Ball
I'm very excited to hear that City Live is being used for Sleaze and will again host a retro theme for the night.
My sources tell me that up until a week ago Sleaze was only going to be in the Hordern & Dome. The announcement by Toybox that they will not be having a party on the day after was instrumental in NMG electing to add another hall for the night and the DJ's in that space only being asked last week.
My sources also tell me that David Hiscock is back after his successful effort at Mardi Gras and will again be playing the middle set in the retro space and Jake Kilby will be closing the space, not too sure who is opening.
It will be very interesting having a Sleaze ball with no RHI but to be frank it's a very sensible business decision and with no RHI its going to be a very sought after party to attend in my opinion. I'm gonna get my ticket next week
Looking forward to Sleaze heaps.
Currently listening to: Mirror Man - Human League
"My sources tell me that up until a week ago Sleaze was only going to be in the Hordern & Dome. The announcement by Toybox that they will not be having a party on the day after was instrumental in NMG electing to add another hall for the night and the DJ's in that space only being asked last week."
Unfortunately, this hasn't translated into NMG including even one trance DJ in the DJ line-up - I'm guessing this is why people like Ryan Murphy weren't invited to play. I'll be interested to see how this affects ticket sales....
Currently listening to: Your loving arms - Karen Overton
Well Trance Boy , NMG have added City Live as the extra venue. It's been said over and over again that City Live doesnt work for most styles of music and its been a proven winner for retro music. Would you have been happy if City Live was added as a trance venue ? I'd say probably not.
Well done NMG for recognising that there are other needs other than trance and house.
The addition of the retro space for sleaze will attract a lot more punters than I think anyone realizes
Hats off the Stonewall (except on the top floor where it's recommeded to wear a hard hat.
Currently listening to: Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie
just a bit curious here - what venue in sydney is playing TRANCE on a weekly bases these days? straight or gay.
NONE
thank you. thought i was the only one who noticed.
Funny discussion about Trance in The Forum (formerly Stage 11 and City Live).
I remember distinctly Ryan Murphy rocking The Forum in the last shift of Inquisition - hands in the air and loving it.
Trance works if the room is designed to handle it, the DJ is good enough, and the people are up for it.
The Forum works well for many styles of music - let's not 'pidgeon hole' any venue for any style. We have so few venues we can use for parties in this city and our options should always be well and truly open.
Just my opinion. Have a good rest of weekend everyone.
Currently listening to: Nothing at present - About to hit the town
Actually, there are a couple of weekly straight trance events. Wanted on Thursdays, Gas on Saturdays and more, just open your eyes, maybe even pick up 3D or Brag or look at www.inthemix.com.au or www.joshandfriends.com.au
overheard somewhere in sydney
"club kooky?"....
"yes ... club kooky. "
"what do you mean? the club kooky that started like, over 11 years ago.? "
"yes! that club kooky..... "
"what about it? "
"it's back. "
"you mean that grand ol' dame of weekly clubbing? "
"yeah! "
"um, when did she go away? "
"they closed for a minute while the club got a new soundsystem and a clean toillet and stuff..."
"ah, cool! ......which club? "
" club 77 william street."
"oh yeah? .......so, what else... "
"well its back on friday nights! "
"friday nights, wow! like they say "it's like soooo not a school night. "
"but honey... you dont even go to school. "
"yeah...i know ...but you can have fun pretending "
"pretending what? "
"that i'm a naughty school girl "
"but you're a 42 year old man "
"yeah, i know "
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sydney's longest running weekly queer-do clubnight dedicated to the orignal music // performance art //and fun stuff
kicking back friday august 4
seymour & gemma spin all tunes that are over the place, anything goes, no wave, knew wave, know wave and you wave
august 4th is week one: dj gemma // steven allkins // show :groovii biscuit // live band: debbie
august 11th is week two: seymour butz // dj gemma // ben drayton // live: toydeath
we welcome all 3 genders, kinks and queens, all sexualities
every friday from august at club 77. 77 william street, sydney, 2010
come onboard, they've been expecting you
http://www.myspace.com/clubkooky
Currently listening to: i go hard , i go home - the prestes
Welcome back KOOKY!!
I've always wanted to go but could never go on a sunday.
Thank you for pointing that out aye ... freakin took the damn roof off! I take my hat/beenie/product off to Ryan - well done indeed, was one of the many highlights for me @ INQ. Sad to see no Trance DJ's @ Sleaze, but who knows, maybe somebody will play a trancy mix of '9-5' or somethin :P
Currently listening to: I Can't Sleep - A&B
Homesexual
My tickets are in the post at the moment for homesexual. Very excited. It sounds like a good night. I just hope the new "intimate" atmosphere will be better than a few of the previous homesexual parties (Mainly other patrons attitudes bringing my mood down) abd it has been a while since I've seen Dannii perform...
Currently listening to: The sounds of workmates gossipping
Whilst I'm happy for Retro boy getting his space , I'm
now worried what they are going to do with the Hordern ?
Someone asked Brad W the question and no reply so far ?
Have loved the Horderns style and its been pretty well the only venue I dance in for MG and Sleaze and its always packed ? so dont understand "if" they suddenly change that around.
And while Retro boy and others may slag trance it is this
style which is the more popular and I'm talking all forms of trance whether commercial/hard etc . You only have to look at CD sales/ top DJ lists/ overseas parties etc.
Currently listening to: So please tell us what style will be in each Hall
My bet is:
Retro in the forum
Tribal/dark and dirty in the dome
Commercial in the Hordern
Currently listening to: I like the way you move - bodyrockers
Hello All / Anybody,
I hope I'm searching in the right place here.
I was an engineer on the 1998 NYE Dance Event at Technology Park, Refern (Danny Teneglia headlining) and the Lighting Programmer for NYE 2000 ("NY2K")at Olympic Park, Sydney.
Does anyone know where I can find any photos of these two events??
I would be eternally greatfull.
Regards,
Luke Bonner
Currently listening to: Sacramento - Deep Dish
Please Brad W
Trance/Tribal/dark and dirty in the HORDERN.............
"Someone asked Brad W the question and no reply so far ?"
Im still here, busy though. Info regarding the party will come in time and will be via NMG media release which im sure will be posted here. If you have any direct questions you can email the NMG office and they can forward them through to me or the Party Working Group. newmardigras@mardigras.org.au Also keep an eye on the NMG webste: www.mardigras.org.au
My Counting Continues
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 60 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
Currently listening to: To Cut a long story short - Spandau Ballet
"Trance/Tribal/dark and dirty in the HORDERN.............
Pleeeeasssseeee - "
Me too:
Pleeeeeeasssssse............................
fantastic!
Fridays for kooky for sure!
So glad to have you kooky kats to make us kerazy!
Be great to have Allkins playing this week... and Seymour back from his mega sauna tour next week... and Dj Gemma both weeks... Im excited!
Currently listening to: gold lion - yeah yeah yeahs
You people that are asking/begging for the Hordern to be tribal/hard/dark etc etc are barking up a tree far too late.
Dont you realize that the DJ's have already been picked by NMG for Sleaze and that people like Alex Taylor and Paul Goodyear have already been placed in the Hordern. Sorry guys, but the Hordern this Sleaze is the commercial hall and thats that. No amount of pleading is going to change this now. Unless NMG unexpectedly can add in the RHI at the last minute then the Hordern is going to be commercial music and you tribal/hard/dark music lovers are just going to have to settle for the Dome. Sorry.
Currently listening to: Things can only get better - Kylie Minogue
Whilst I agree with you Aiden, I do think it was reasonable to expect that the major hall at a party called SLEAZE would have a dirty/harder sound to it.
Maybe it's time to rename this party as it's having less and less to do with actual sleaze each time.
I'm not saying it's going to be a bad party, in fact it will probably be quite good. Good yes, sleazy? most likey not.
Also interesting is the change in attitude of my friends. Last year Sleaze was a must go, unmissable. This year we're still undecided. Only 1 out of my usual group of 15 has said we should definately go.
I'm right on it, and so are all of my mates. It's always my favourite party of the year, and I can't wait.
Luke, I was at the NYE 1998 Danny Tenaglia party and Mazz Image was there snapping away at least for the early part of the night (I can only remember this because I still have one of her pics of me and the boyf at the time). I reckon she is your best bet seeing as she's archived her shots of every g&l event in the history of Sydney just about.
Currently listening to: State of Independence - Chrissie Hynde
i love posts that are saying "me and my 5 or 15 friends" are not going because of.....
are you and your friends some kind of indicator if the party is going to be good or bad?
wherever you go its all about what YOU make it to be for yourself. not what your friends make it for you.
also, if one of your 15 friends said "we should go this year" that indicates to me that theres something wrong with your little group of 15. i think you should get rid off such a group destroying person. its dangerous wanting to have fun, an opinion and be flexible.
Currently listening to: glow - s tomiie
have you seen the dj line up, no trance DJ's to start with. my pick is something along this line: the forum, Jake Kilby and David Hiscock. Dome: Stephen Allkins, Sveta, Mandy, Feisty, Rob Gilbert and Rado - although it does seem like a lot. Hordern: Mr Timothy, Alex, Chip, Paul goodyear although he could also be in the Dome?, Rob Davis and Sista P, although they could also be in the Dome. lots of the djs they have sleceted play dark and dirty and lots play tribal.
Well Personally, i believe there are only two djs selected that play dark/dirty tribal well, and they are true tribal dj's.
Both are female and the dome is where they rock.
Currently listening to: photocopier
I totally agree. a main room full of commercial??!!! not very sleazy. its a shame really. NMG have got it wrong this time imho.
actually three- rob gilbert - he is fantastic - from melb - does the beyond parties
Sleaze is just the name of the party. You guys are making way too much out of a name and creating mountains out of mole hills
Fox studio parties havent been "sleazy" for years and thats not NMG's fault , its the fault of the people that run Fox.
Time to get over the whole concept that Sleaze Ball is Sleazy and recognise the fact that the main hall at a dance party has to play the type of music that is preferred by the majority of party goers , and that is (and has always been) commercial music.
Currently listening to: Helyom Habib - Cappella
Heres the countdown
There are only 59 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 59 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 59 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 59 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 59 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
There are only 59 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
Currently listening to: Cant fight the moonlight - Leann Rimes
Well i cant agree with you aiden, i am certainly one who doesnt want to going along with the majority, i like to stand up on my own to feet and not just be a follower, whats the point of having two nmg party's a year that are excatly the same in music styles and dj's, and lets not forget its the same music and djs at every venue every week, nmg is about celebrating every single person and their individual choices and styles. I certainly can remember last years party and everyone was rockin with the style of music that was played in the main hall. And guess what it wasnt commercial.
I am looking forward to sleaze and will have a great time with my friends.
Currently listening to: coffe machine
You seem to forget Micky that Aidens word is the last word on the subject. No one is allowed to have an opinion as he shoots them down ( well tries to ).
As you say it is called SLEAZE and sure its not as Sleazy as before but you would think the Hordern would be the dark/dirty/sexy featured hall.
Otherwise you may as well just call then MG 1 and MG 2.
Still going as I love Rob Gilbert and have posted here before about his awesome set at NYE and then again
Inquisition this year.
I'd have his baby but I'm not a bear nor a cub !
Boy from OZ
Graham and I were two of 500 or so people lucky enough to be invited to the dress rehearsal of the Boy from OZ last night.
WOW WOW WOW.
Hugh Jackman is fab, as is the rest of the cast. Great to also see some of our local male dancers in the cast. If you don't have tickets yet its definitely worth trying to grab one.
Maybe it could be called "Cheese Ball"?
Toys R Arq
Anyone know which djs are playing arq this sunday?
Josh and Luke from 11pm upstairs
just looking on myspace. brett hendrichson is playing at arq on 13th august.
How about we retitle Sleaze Ball "Little Mardi Gras"
"Re: Toys R Arq
Josh and Luke from 11pm upstairs"
That's clever when Toybox finishes at 8pm. Looks like the getting more popular and good Stephen Simpson will get the punters at Arq followed by Matty Steer.
Im new to SYD and going to Toybox. Should I be going to ARQ or Shift after toybox and what time??
Re: It will be the Shift for me if I have to wait for - Wed 2 Aug 2006 21:18:53
Well, those who want to kick on immediately after Toy Box normally seem to head straight to the Shift, because it keeps the pace and music going right from 8pm onwards - a good move actually.
ARQ made a mistake a few Tob Boxes back where it refused to follow the same pattern, and insisted on taking everybody back to its normal funky house opening set, progressing onto trance and uplifting styles later in the night. It was a mistake because Toy Box patrons would walk in, see it wasn't happening, and turn around and go straight back to the Shift.
Starting at 11 makes sense. And with DJ Josh and Luke Leal on the bill, I know where I'll be heading!
Plus, it gives you a chance to head home, have a short break, and freshen up before kicking on. That approach always seems to work well for our happy little group.
So, DJ Josh and Luke Leal in the Arena at ARQ? Perfect way to finish off a fantastic day of great music - for me anyway
Haven't been out clubbing for A-G-E-S! So really counting down to this one.
Currently listening to: The Rise (Album) - DJ Sammy
Maybe it could be called "Cheese Ball"?
That is gold! I nominate this post for post of the decade.
Currently listening to: the opening of my cheezel box
Yeah - I was also extrememly lucky to go to last night's final dress rehearsal - it was pretty fantastic, and very gay (even if they've cut the kiss and the Stonewall riots scene, which is a bit of a shame...).
Chrissie Amphlett & Angela Toohey were as good as they were in the original productionas Judy & Liza, and Colleen Hewitt was impressive as Peter's mother (even if Aunty Mavis was a bit miffed she missed out on the role).
Will be there again tonight for opening night, but a little further from the stage this time... oh well...
Currently listening to: Taught By Experts - Peter Allen
Chaning topic slightly, who is going to the next DTPM?
Currently listening to: Toop Toop - Cassius
every time this has been attempted there has been so much criticism from punters saying they hated the international dj....
and sleaze is a 'fundraiser" for mg coffers anyhow...save the money and just.......
,,,,,,,,have a good time anyway
DTPM on a Friday night = Yes yes and....yes.
My goodness, Colleen Hewitt - is she still alive? (wink).
I don't remember her very kindly because she always over enunciated her words when singing. She even lambasted Bette Midler's Wind Beneath My Wings; complaining how it sounded like "I could fly higher than aneagle". Colleen's version was a very cliipped "AN eagle". Like who cares Coll, your version lacked just one thing - emotion.
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Currently listening to: Do you want it right now - Degrees of motion Haji and Emmanuel rmx
Yeah I was a little concerned when she was cast, but was (for me) the big surprise of the night (other then ending up backstage with Broadway legend Barbara Cook...) Colleen almost stole the show with Don't Cry Out Loud - huge response from the crowd.
Currently listening to: Glitter and Be Gay - Barbara Cook (well, it's playing in my head...)
God I remeber that song being flogged to death by Trish on Days Of Our Lives in the 70's before she joined Y&R as Gina and trashed it yet again!
"She even lambasted Bette Midler's Wind Beneath My Wings; complaining how it sounded like "I could fly higher than aneagle". Colleen's version was a very cliipped "AN eagle". Like who cares Coll, your version lacked just one thing - emotion."
HA HA - yeah that pathetic version is what I always remember whenever i hear her name.
Remember when, years ago, she was a judge on Talent Quest, or New Faces or whatever it was called, and all the contestants used to suck up to her and say "oh i liked your version of Wing Beneath My Wings better". HA HA. that was such a crack up because the obviously didn't mean it and Colleen just kept on feeling bitter that her version didn't have anywhere near the success that Better Midler's version did.
Oh, the memories are rolling back now.....
Chris Cox plays the Shift's 25th Birthday
So, I've just learned that Chris Cox (formerly one half of Thunderpuss with Barry Harris) will be playing a six hour set at the Shift's 25 birthday party on Saturday 19 August.
Am I the only one who is excited at the prospect of hearing a DJ who produced some of the most memorable (well, for me anyway) remixes of the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of Thunderpuss?
Yes, they were so handbag. Yes, there were incredibly camp. Yes, they certainly didn't push any musical boundaries but I can't help but smile and lose myself in reminiscence whenever I hear one of these tracks.
Anyone have any idea what his muscial style is like now?
Currently listening to: White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
Hey that's exactly where I remembered her bitterness from, that talent quest.
She was a true bitch insisting everybody stop and separate words when singing (rather than letting them roll and flow with the music).
And such a "cat's bum" look regarding her failure as a recording artiste.
Well good on the old duck I guess for being trotted out in her twilight years
Personally I prefer diva's like Toni Lamond and Helen Reddy.
I think it will be a GREAT night. The Shift always puts on a good birthday party, with each one being different to the others.
Carn't wait!
Well I for one am damn excited about Toybox this weekend. Really can't wait to see what the team have in store. Will be fantastic to see both the Shift and Arq doing trance all night too. Yippee!
The Metro, Bless Her
As this romantic Gemini/Cancer finishes watching Studio 54 on cable tonight, he realizes that, like back then in the early 80s, the last dance is heard in venues and situations. The need to move on encompasses all. We either develop or we stagnate.
Way back in 1998 Jo Jo showed us the Metro as a special place we could escape and live in another world, albeit for only 8-9 hours 6 or 7 times a year.
Several other ‘gay’ parties and courageous promoters came along, notably Free, to give us other uses, more often, for this new favoured venue of the gay community.
Then came a new Lord Mayor, determined to clean up George Street, so that development and progress would move forward. Targeted were the 24 Hour licensed premises on the ‘strip’, not, unfortunately, the pinball parlors that actually attracted the ‘scum’ and trouble of the late night in the heart of our beautiful city. (And still do)
The new closing still, sort of, suited the wonderful venue’s regular, and much respected support, for the live band community but, alas, our perchance for ‘dancing till dawn’, and beyond, suffered.
After what felt like an eternity, two young men who had been long supporters of the Frisky experience decided to work within the ‘rules’ and hence the serious Sydney Day Party was developed. This followed many years of “recoveries” starting in the gutter, the Shift etc – feeling nostalgic right now?
We should reflect here for a second – the necessity came due to not allowing the ‘entertainment sector’ of Sydney to actually entertain – I digress...
Anyway, the rest, as they say, is history – Sunday, at the Metro, will be the 12th Toybox and the 10th at the Metro. I lost count of my Frisky parties (I just called Jo to find out and he asked if he could call me back with exact numbers as he was DJing at Arq that moment – good one Damon – he he). The date, this Sunday, coincidentally, is also what would have been the 10th anniversary of Frisky from it’s early days at Orb (starting in August 1996) before the move to the Metro in early 1998.
As many know, the Metro is in trouble financially and has been widely reported to be under Voluntary Administration. The managers of the interim period are from the Enmore (thank God), another venue that has a strong history for supporting live music and alternative entertainment in Sydney.
So, this Sunday, I, as a veteran, with the utmost pleasure, will do my God only knows how many numbered party at this icon of Sydney.
And, it may be my, our, last. If it is, let’s give Toybox the best send off we can and, more importantly, when, sometime during the day, you look up and think “Do you remember where you lost it?”, let's remember the history and the special people that made our journey so damn good.
Bump-in for, maybe, the last Gay gig at the Metro, starts early tomorrow so must away. Thanks guys for the enormous personal pride in assisting some bloody brilliant dreamers to make our dreams come true.
Love ya,
PS Thanks Stephen.. Donna came on, couldn't resist.
Currently listening to: Last Dance - on FM (not ipod) - would you believe it?
DJ Josh - how delightful! and some people thought retro was dead.
Currently listening to: Lets Go Together - Antoine Clamaran
Interesingly, the Metro Theatre website says it is now known as "The Century Theatre".
Perhaps this change is just the beginning of a new era.
Well I am also excited about Toybox tomorrow. A party is 80% music and 20% your attitude.
The Metro is very tired nowadays, and you can't turn back the clock. Let's have a great one and move on as you say.
I was so inspired this time I went out today and bought a few toys (GO-LO is a great place for bargains) and the thought of bringing some fun to sick kids is another bonus.
Bring It On (and off!)
God Gina was allways trashed herself - how much vodka can you drink in one night at a bar called "ginas"?.
Currently listening to: The weather report - Rob Gel
I disagree, the Metro underwent a huge overhaul when the new owners took over a few months ago .... paint job etc. The chandalier was removed from the tilted frame and placed (in all its glory) above the stairs (personally I think the whimsy of it hanging awkwardly in the frame was more in place) ..... pity the staff were all put off and new staff will be there tomorrow ..... the metro security staff were the best I've ever worked with, the bar staff were on the ball and generally the place worked well.
Oh well, Vale the Metro. Hopefully you'll live for us to play in, in the future.
Bring on Toybox tomorrow - I'm gonna have fun for a change!
Remember, upright and eyes open please!
Oh, and please leave your G at home.
I don't really understand why everyone loves the Metro so much. It is an awkward space for a dance party IMO - it is a difficult place in which to find your friends and those tiers make it difficult to mingle with the crowd. In fact, laser admiration is the only thing that the tier layout seems to be any good for. :p Anyhow, hope everyone enjoys the ?last Toybox at the Metro. Looking forward to another venue though!
The Metro... Toy Box
Well, although I had a lovely evening watching The Boy from Oz at the Entertainment Centre, I was also really disappointed that I was missing my favourite dance party - Toy Box. And now, to make matters worse, I read here that it could very well be the last one! Damn! I really hope not... I actually love The Metro but there's no way I'd wish that Toy Box would end along with its original home! Please please please don't end Toy Box parties! 
Currently listening to: I go to Pieces
Monday is a day off
Happy Bank Holiday everybody. Have a relaxing day to those licky enuff to get this extra day off !
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Currently listening to: Holiday - Madonna
Favourite Metro moment from the last 10 years anyone?
Toybox
Another fabulous party from the Toybox guys. Great stuff and what a spectacular ending to the party.
Loved seeing Miss 3D work her magic at the party and seeing another dragqueen trying to high jump the toilet doors. I suppose I should have helped her down but I preferred seeing her stuck on top of the toilet doors....pure magic!
Can't wait for the next Toybox party at the Hordern on New Years Day.
Currently listening to: No music....my head hurts
Don't worry - the next ToyBox was announced at the end of yesterday's party. New Year's Day at the Hordern Pavilion.
I'll be at Field Day on NYD - the best event in all of Australia.
I hope it works in the hordern.
So many other parties have been held there it will be a challenge to make it really feel different.
But I'll be there with bells on
Went to Toybox on Sunday at the Metro and what a party for their last one of the year. Music, lighting and crowd was the fantastic. Loved the zimmer frames. The first dj in the main room was I think Les Smith. Can anyone tell me where he plays at normally as I have never heard him play before and he was simply brilliant. One of the best hands in the air sets I heard in a long time.
Currently listening to: Exocet - Exocet
Toybox was fantastic. The main room was absolutely going off by 2pm. It was amazing. The energy in the room was fantastic. It was definitely a wonderful send off to the Metro parties.
Sounds, mood lights and lasers were brilliant as always.. and the sets by Les Smith and Steven Hales were great. Long, hard mixes by Steven Hales were especially rewarding on the sound system which was tuned brilliantly (thanks Damon and team at Norwest!)
But now the Toybox team is moving onto bigger things... the Hordern Pavillion on New Years Day! YAY! Can't wait.
Les Smith is from Brisbane. He normally plays at the Wickham Hotel up there.
Currently listening to: Get Another Love - Kathy Brown
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