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The party is sold out and lots of people are trying to make a quick buck out of our community event by scalping their tickets. There are 2 international DJs, but will there be any internations acts? Surely who is going to look the most fabulous is more important. Or am I confusing the party with the parade?

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Wow - First on the 2nd Board and in time to start getting excited about the Launch tomorrow night followed by a night of Caos at "hey homo" - lets just hope I can finish work in time.
Brad Wright - Thu Feb 10 23:02:51 2000

Damn - second again!
TW - Thu Feb 10 23:41:41 2000

it's chaos
Fri Feb 11 9:42:30 2000

The NiteGroove Team - Thu Feb 10 11:09:19 2000 ...Don't you think they would come up with someone new!
Fri Feb 11 12:04:14 2000

Warren Gluck is doing Atlantis. Is he also playing anywhere in Sydney over MG weekend?
Fri Feb 11 12:21:22 2000

Fri Feb 11 12:04:14 2000 - well, not really at all... not given their track record.
Fri Feb 11 12:29:27 2000

Don't go to Hey Homo, go to the Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby party after the launch tonight. You'll be helping support an organization that make our lives better by fighting for our rights by making laws more fairer. Look at their successes last year with the Same-sex relationships bill. We now have the right to be by our partner's side should they have to be in hospital. We have the Right's Lobby to thank for this. And they still need our support to help make our lives even more "equal".
Post Launch part at Custom's House - Fri Feb 11 12:34:04 2000

The Lobby party costs too much - pity, I just can't do another party over $50 this year. Maybe next year. Who is Smokin' Jo-and what will the Arrivals Test Party be like?
Fastboy - Fri Feb 11 14:48:35 2000

Arrivals party will be Expensive. This is the only time of year that our venues actually work. Give them a go instead.
dirtycub - Fri Feb 11 14:52:18 2000

Arrivals is going to be one big cock suck!!
Fri Feb 11 15:36:23 2000

Fri Feb 11 15:36:23 2000 - Does that mean everyone is going to be sucking cock or it is going to be a crap party?
Fri Feb 11 15:48:43 2000

Shows - Shows - Shows . . . Rumour is out that they have agreed to have Paul Capsis be in the first show at MG. Heaven help us if that is the case!
Fri Feb 11 15:51:50 2000

Wayne G was himself blown away by the fact that his `new boyfriend' rolled on in. This new boyfriend is none other than a Super American Porn star who just so happens to be working on Cher's new album. Wayne oh Wayne, only you could land yourself such a man of many talents.
Hope wayne brings him to MG as well - Fri Feb 11 16:49:33 2000

Can You Feel The Love Tonight ...
Fri Feb 11 17:09:41 2000

Paul Capsis knows nothing about a show @ MG. Hes creative, original, gay and Australian, why would Mardi Gras Party Committee even touch him?
Fri Feb 11 17:15:23 2000

While sitting here listening to the MG 2000 CD, and considering the plethora of complaints and arguments here over the past few days about music stylesand what DJ'sdon't play, I thought of this. Most people who come here have at least heard the CD (mg 2000) or know someone who has got it. Well, how would you classify these?? Luke Leal, tracks 1,3,4,12 Sveta 1, 3, 12, 13 I am the first to admit my lack of knowledge about styles (apart from somewhat obvious ones), so those who argue about drum and bass, vs jungle vs cutting edge styles etc, put your name on the line. No cop outs either, with "Cheese", " trance trash" etc.
Mark and I'm ..curious?? - Fri Feb 11 21:11:56 2000

Just grabbing my CD. I love a challenge. lol. Hm, maybe I'll have to get back to you ...
EC - Fri Feb 11 21:40:37 2000

Well Sweet Release is a one of those 'nu trance-hi nrg' hybrids like Pray or forever by Tina Cousins. trance-bag some call it. Touched by God and Bulgarian are trance towards the commercial end of the spectrum. I think you'd have to describe Mardi Gras (the track) as disco. I wouldn't have a clue what to call the Abel el Toro track. And in fact I think I'll let someone else have a go at the Sveta CD because there's a fine line between trance and techno and progressive house sometimes and I don't feel like embarrassing myself.
EC - this is the opinion of the poster - Fri Feb 11 22:30:31 2000

That was a brave effort and much appreciated. I'm impressed by the way you put your initials on the line. Well done EC! Your description of hybrid Hi NRG / trance makes me feel a bit better as now I have something to work with when attempting to categorise something that crosses boundaries. Anyone else have an opinion on CD 1?? What about Sveta's???
Mark and I'm ...missing the launch, but enjoying the challenge. - Fri Feb 11 22:50:24 2000

Trance-bag? LOL! Love it! If I had the CD I'd love to help Mark.
TW - Fri Feb 11 23:09:29 2000

I'd love to hear your thoughts on CD2 TW.I really enjoy music that crosses boundaries such as EC's "Trance - bag". BTW that description has made my night! If you know track 12 (Trommelmaschine - Der Dritte Raum), would you go towards electro/trance or euro something?? Am I way off the mark with that?
Mark and I'm .. glad this board has more than 1 ic(e) on ;-) - Sat Feb 12 0:10:29 2000

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Sat Feb 12 10:28:34 2000

Abel el Toro's track is probaly defined as hard house. Its 6 years old, I remember it used to be played at the old Sex and Subculture (original alternative MG partes). Funny how times change eh? Good on Sveta for going hard! Would have been nice to hear Luke and Sveta mix though, instead of Paul Goodyears computer editting.
Billys Blanks - Sat Feb 12 10:52:48 2000

love yas all on here...such well mannered people !!
Sat Feb 12 11:27:01 2000

So it's Michael Mangiaforte for Arq MG Recovery.
Sat Feb 12 12:17:22 2000

and he is who ?
Sat Feb 12 13:00:29 2000

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What sort of drivel is that message above from JEM? Learn about punctuation dear and why don't you lay your music credentials on the line by categorising the music rather than criticising it. Your description of the CD is as Mark put it "a cop out".
I'll learn you good about . , " and ' ;-) - Sat Feb 12 15:35:06 2000

MM has the biggest dick of any DJ in San Fran. What better credentials do you need ?
Sat Feb 12 15:39:14 2000

Mardi Gras played the CD at the launch last night and it was hot!
Sat Feb 12 15:55:55 2000

Billy's Blanks - the CD was mixed live in Paul Goodyear's studio, not digitally, according to the DJs. Jeremy/JEM - you are illiterate and bit of a dickhead. No offence ;-)
EC - this is the opinion of the poster - Sat Feb 12 17:22:51 2000

EC, technowarrior, BND, Mr Panties what have you got that makes you such experts in the music/dance arena. My credentials are I have ears/eyes/heart/insight so to those who care stop winging and dance to the beat of a single drum.
Jem as all my friends call me - Sat Feb 12 21:56:16 2000

Jem, would you like to see my resume ?
Mr Panties - Sun Feb 13 3:28:10 2000

Maybe Jem wouldn't, but I'd never pass up such an offer. Yes please, Mr Panties!
zzzz - Sun Feb 13 13:18:35 2000

Sun Feb 13 19:28:23 2000

Who's claiming to be an expert Jeremy? I'm just expressing an opinion as are the others here. Just like you, only in a more adult fashion. For someone with 'insight', your deleted comment was pretty appalling. Come back when you're a big boy.
EC - Sun Feb 13 20:34:48 2000

so back to one of the main reasons for this wall....... hope im not bursting any bubbles but lets get the conversation back to the party,Shows and what we are all going to do for Mardi Gras 2000 lighten up a little ,life cant be that bad:)))
Mantra - Sun Feb 13 20:41:32 2000

Well I am having a very special outfit made by the kind people at Mephisto. The unveiling will be at the Party so I'll get a chance to show my "credentials" on the Dance floor. I would also like to take the opportunity to apologise to Sveta I was wrong to write that and Mr Panties is fully entitled to be mad with me as are EC techowarrior and the teacher and BND for being out of line I realise that I we are going move forward we can't all like the same music, clubs and drugs so again sorry people.
JEM feeling regret - Sun Feb 13 22:55:30 2000

And before anyone jumps on me about my grammar and spelling I had a very bad education.
JEM - Sun Feb 13 22:58:44 2000

loved the cd after the launch and everyone getting off dancing in the forecourt .A great venue for a party?
Mon Feb 14 3:01:08 2000

Sweet Release is a shocker though. Very "Sorrow Town".
Bye bye - Mon Feb 14 9:38:33 2000

Overheard some Americans talking outside the State Theatre on Saturday night. In the nicest possible way, they were commenting on how tacky and filthy Oxford Street is and how it isn't quite what they expected. Guess they are saying something we all well and truly know - stating the obvious. Even a power hose clean of the streets wouldn't go astray.
Mon Feb 14 10:45:56 2000

ooooh, better keep those Americans away from King st. now that is a filthy st !
Chi Chi Fontaine - Mon Feb 14 11:41:56 2000

Those Americans are absolutely right. Oxford st stinks of rubbish and stained beer. Why can't South Sydney Council do up the footpaths abit better little has been done in the Paddington end of Oxford st. You'd think that they'd treat such a revenue raising area in a bit better shape. Perhaps things will improve when Gilligan's island is converted (and we begin to treat the place abit better as well)
Mon Feb 14 12:32:54 2000

should read "like has been done in the Paddington end"
Mon Feb 14 12:37:30 2000

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Joseph Woods is a lover of handbag music at the ripe old age of 23 he is open to all sorts of varieties in music from steps to sClud7. Regretably all that yukky trance junk has infiltrated every single venue except Ceasars and the Taxi. Amil sales must be way down. At Mardi Gras it is going be awful (after reading the DJ list) so I'm going to start a demonstration to ensure we keep our handbag out of the evil clutches of some of those evil wordless devil worshipping Dj's that hate anthems and dairy based music. So come girls don't go for second best put your love to the test!
Ronnie Schwartz - Mon Feb 14 13:49:01 2000

Absolutely Everybody.
Mon Feb 14 14:53:27 2000

Josephs email address is kooljoseph@hotmail.com ! isnt that ironic ?
Mr Blackwell - Mon Feb 14 15:01:31 2000

He also does the flindergarten toilets!
Mon Feb 14 15:03:56 2000

is it true that a boy with certain cultural history will be playing at the party
gently whisper - Mon Feb 14 16:29:22 2000

I have certain cultural history... could it be me??
The idiot formerly known as... (what kind of a hint is that?) - Mon Feb 14 17:53:09 2000

I heard Luke Leal say on radio "I went to Paul Goodyears studio and loaded all the tracks on to the computer." Doest really sound like a "live mix" EC
Billy's Blanks - Mon Feb 14 18:57:12 2000

Remember that the boy with the "cultural history" has already been there / done that. How many times can he bow down Mister? P.s. Wish he would do "Love is leaving". But I do second the call for further rumours!
Mark and I'm ..... - Mon Feb 14 21:51:43 2000

It could well be you F*******. A duet with Paul Capsis on Can You Feel The Love Tonight perhaps? the rumour department sure is lacking. okay Billy, I admit that doesn't sound like a live mix, though it's open to interpretation. Sveta says the mixing was done live in the studio. 'shrugs'
EC - Mon Feb 14 22:09:28 2000

yeah right. that awful band from the 80's with it's awful singer/dj is flying out of the country on the monday before the party. headed to somewhere in asia. thank you Budha !
Nathan & I'm...... - Mon Feb 14 23:37:11 2000

Mr Panties I want
Big fan - Mon Feb 14 23:52:30 2000

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Tue Feb 15 2:52:42 2000

A number of Party Committee people types have been seen going into and leaving an apartment building on Victoria Street Potts Point over the past month of Sundays. Seems like things are hotting up!!! Does MG HQ have too many leaks?
Cafe Queen - Tue Feb 15 8:57:31 2000

Passport to Passion???? They really believe that after reading this board?
Tue Feb 15 9:20:38 2000

The deal with the MG CD - was mixed live from vinyl into the computer, Luke's CD went over time a c ouple of minutes, and segments of tracks were edited. The actually mixes were live and clean and not fiddled. Vinyl noise during quiet periods were removed during mastering. End of story.
Insider - Tue Feb 15 11:52:04 2000

End of story? You can hear the cutn'paste action right thru the mix.Especially Sveta's! Very Kylie - studio wizardry will get you anywhere.
Billys Blanks - Tue Feb 15 12:01:55 2000

Kiss (when the sun don't shine)
Tue Feb 15 14:44:43 2000

do you really think that Mardi Gras would consider using that disgusting singer ha!ha!/DJ ha!ha!ha!ha! for one of the shows . . . .again . . .get real!
Tue Feb 15 16:16:33 2000

Vanessa Ammorossi doing absolutly everybody was the last show i heard but she's working ar ARQ for recoveries ? Can this work ?
Tue Feb 15 16:58:47 2000

Of course it can work if Mardi gras has her first, but it's been done for New years Eve. yawn
Tue Feb 15 17:45:11 2000

lets let the bag out,,, BAG IT UP by G H
Tue Feb 15 20:39:32 2000

Billy? another DJ? hm?
Wed Feb 16 0:03:26 2000

Wouldn't it be good if Kylie and Danni did a Duet and Brendan did the video for MG. Then Beyond could sell it through the Leeson distribution arm of Kmardi Gras inc. At Fair Day the pre publicity launch at the 2gay free fm Payneful dance music tent and with all the white perfectly buffed bods doing crack waxes it would all go hand in hand. I would expect an icee reception from the leader of the pack.See all of you individuals and approved clients around.
Twitter and Blistered - Wed Feb 16 2:45:25 2000

What crap about the mixing on the Sveta MG CD - the mixing is fine, as Sveta's mixing always is. Get a life.
Wed Feb 16 10:27:13 2000

This is a real fun wall isn't it. Makes me real glad i've made alternative plans this year and will be far away from Sydney on the 4th.
Wed Feb 16 12:03:32 2000

Yes please note this wall is about MG/Party and is supposed to be fun. Piss off re the good/bad mixing of the MG CD. It sounds great and the majority of people would not be able to tell where it was mixed/made/cut/paste or whatever. Please Inside Informer , any good rumours yet ?
Wed Feb 16 13:01:12 2000

there's gonna be "saturday night fever light up dancefloor" in Dome. it's getting imported straight from great keppel island for the party
Ula Sinlclair - Wed Feb 16 13:36:16 2000

Cafe Queen - Tue Feb 15 8:57:31 2000 - You have got to be joking , you poor pathetic creature. Get a Life! Now!
Wed Feb 16 17:26:13 2000

Who cares who plays and who does the shows as long as the music is good, the company fun, and the night fantastic. Really, to much is made of the DJs and the shows, at least that is what I think! If the DJs play good music, and keep the crowd pumping then a good time is had by all. If the shows are entertaining and fun, then who cares whether it is Kylie, Babs, Paul Capsis or Lypsynca ... most people are too off the planet to care by that stage anyway. Remember ... the Mardi Gras Dance Party is a night for OUR community to celebrate and have fun.
Over all the Bitching - Wed Feb 16 22:15:14 2000

Back in '78 I was arrested and punched in my hole and I was uni educated but still not part of the community I lick bits that aren't PC and my kids are sweet but I love leather and girls but I don't have much $ but I love to live. Is it worth continuing the fight or is it all a COKE AD ===== my head is done in and my friends are all dead do I bother or what? please help me.
Juanta Philips - Thu Feb 17 1:14:05 2000

where can I find love?
dumbo - Thu Feb 17 1:35:58 2000

Im Beautiful, Im Beautiful, Im Beautiful, Damn It.! (subtle - not)
Stranger In The Nite - Thu Feb 17 7:52:48 2000

4 shows
Thu Feb 17 8:55:57 2000

I'm not too short, I'm not too tall, I'm not too big, I'm not too small.
Thu Feb 17 11:15:05 2000

Are these people testing their drugs already ?
Thu Feb 17 11:48:10 2000

All these people have obviously been let loose from Free FM !!!
Freebies on the loose - Thu Feb 17 12:52:26 2000

yeh they're free-aks.
Thu Feb 17 15:00:18 2000

Anyone else going to Rezerection at Palladium this Saturday night? The thought of the place being raided with the sex on premises stuff which will be going on, has me a little worry. Then again there will probably be at least 100 solicitors there in their undies. I'm in safe hands.
Thu Feb 17 15:17:50 2000

Ah Bette. She did say yes two years ago.
Thu Feb 17 15:33:35 2000

a show in Dome !
Thu Feb 17 15:45:40 2000

Posts re police targetting sex on premises is just crap from promoters who are trying to limit the success of some parties. Capacity issues are primarily on the target list, so one would think Taylor Square is going to attarct the most attention. No veneue has ever been done for sex on premises, and there have been a lot more raunchy parties than Ice, Black or Ressurrection.
Thu Feb 17 17:49:05 2000

I heard there was 2 guys tongue kissing at one of the Fwisky parties. the police should close down the next Fwisky !
Mr Panties - Thu Feb 17 18:28:02 2000

From memory (if there a a few cells left) last years wall was more about the gossipy bits of who would be appearing, whether or not the space was crap or not, where is troughman, how long until the lights get pulled out in the toilets and debauchery starts, the costumes the drama the intrigue!!! Not the Dj's or cd... (of course it may sound like a bad episode of the Bad and the Bountiful but its all adds up to the lead up rush to it all) I'd love to read more of that vein of ideas How many Madonna rumours can we start this year? Will Kylie ***still*** be appearing in 40 years in her Zimmer frame with Danni as the bearded girl from her 23rd facelift? Boy George/George Michael/Cher (with lesbian daughter?) or will someone come up with something wildly creative ***or*** it will still be Mogadonna synching away (god love her!!) I had decided not to go to the MG party but have succumbed as I am in the parade for the first time and would love to know who I am going to miss THIS year due to be being in the wrong place at the right time or snogging the first american (or 2nd or 3rd) I meet? Any leads Mardi Gras Sleuths? happy gras XXX ps I heard Prince Andrew was going to come over for his "Official coming out" and was going to be joined by Lily Savage in a rendition of "I am what I am" accompanied by elton pps No Im not pretesting the Mardi Gras party favours
KweerKid - Thu Feb 17 22:18:48 2000

Richard Cobden and Jimmy Barnes are lesbians
G Leeson - Thu Feb 17 23:03:35 2000

Faaaaabulous!!!! More like it!!! I also heard that clover moore has convinced Fred & elaine Nile to join the Sisters of perpetual indulgence to bless the trough for Trough man this year... it appears that Fred has been a scat queen for years and needs to be dipped in the "holy water'
KweerKid - Thu Feb 17 23:34:09 2000

I am definitely looking at doing an alternative party to Mardi Gras at my Hotel in Erskinville. I am going to invite all of my friends BYO petrol and matches.
Dawn - Thu Feb 17 23:55:39 2000

Let's see how long the above posts last. I'd wager that Richard, Jimmy, Fred and Dawn will have vanished come the morning. Okay, let's discount the obviously stupid and go back to the rumour that the playing of Macarther Park as the last track at Pride 2000 really was a request from Mardi Gras. Would they let the cat out of the bag so easily? Is it really Bette, who said two years ago that she would be love to do MG? And then there's k d lang who said she 'might' do MG 2000. Anyone else? Or has Glenn Horder decided that the international acts are more trouble than they're worth? Don't waste more time on Barbra, Madonna, Cher or Janet, please.
EC - Fri Feb 18 0:24:20 2000

it is a known fact that a woman do carry an evening bag at dinner time
Willy Ninja & the House of Extravaganza - Fri Feb 18 0:59:14 2000

O - P - U - L - E - N - C - E opulence ! he owns everything !
the House of Labeja - Fri Feb 18 1:03:51 2000

Oh my frilly knickers! Is Glen Horder party director? (I've been hiding in Melbourne for a while) I knew him when he was knee high to a grass hopper. Imagine that! From Queer Colaborations to Party Director. Go GenX ers:)
Sheltering from Sydney - Fri Feb 18 1:06:51 2000

10, 10, 10, 10 10's across the board ! extravaganza !
the House of Extravaganza - Fri Feb 18 1:07:18 2000

Get that cake out of the rain!
DS - Fri Feb 18 7:58:07 2000

Who is Bette? Are Mardi Gras going to drag out Bette Davis' corpse - would probably have more presence on stage than Danii Minogue. Fasten your seatbelts.
Fri Feb 18 9:01:44 2000

Oh, so grumpy. I am paying a lot of money to fly up from Melbourne for Mardi gras. I swear if I see any of you whining/bitching queens frumping around about the music I will ask security to remove you. I want some fun. Remember how lucky we are to live in this country where we can be who we are. Grow up, and start giving me more serious gos about the shows etc.
I mean,... really - Fri Feb 18 9:03:29 2000

DS
Fri Feb 18 9:24:34 2000

Debbie Spillane????
Fri Feb 18 9:53:01 2000

Or worse - Darryl Somers??? Eeeeeeeek!
Fri Feb 18 10:46:28 2000

Dinah Shore?
Fri Feb 18 11:03:50 2000

Dick Smith ?
Fri Feb 18 11:15:37 2000

Dizzy Scatbottom ?
Fri Feb 18 11:19:14 2000

Dyke Sex?
Fri Feb 18 11:20:55 2000

I see you DS shaking that arse, shaking that arse...
Fri Feb 18 11:24:30 2000

Bette is Bette Midler. DS is Donna Summer - how obvious is the hint about cake and rain.
Nat - Fri Feb 18 13:38:30 2000

I want Jane Scarly and Jamie Redfern to do a Duet about love on other bruises.
P Gould the one with the bulge - Fri Feb 18 13:50:14 2000

Donna Summer! oh my its the wrath of God!
Ditch DS - Fri Feb 18 15:14:14 2000

I want SD not DS - Slim Dusty!
Fri Feb 18 15:16:13 2000

I'll go Downtown with DS if you can dig her up.
Fri Feb 18 15:17:10 2000

i dont know what you people want but im sure that MG cant give it anymore (confirmed)
liquid penertration - Fri Feb 18 15:27:20 2000

Hey. Have i missed something whilst living in my retirement village. I thought Richard Harris sang "Macarthur Park". Anyway, you can leave carrot cake in the rain & its still edible.
Lamington Queen - Fri Feb 18 16:59:29 2000

Just seen the Arrivals Party flier which is a score-card with flags of different countries. What's the prize? Mardi Gras finally gets sexy again!
cocksucker - Fri Feb 18 17:20:08 2000

Nast. But Dusty didn't sing Downtown. That was Petula Clarke. She's still around. Hey! Maybe that's why Rob David played the bloody thing at Pride ...
Fri Feb 18 20:15:09 2000

Queen of H E A R T S....keep watching this space
Playboy - Fri Feb 18 22:30:04 2000

Last night Monsignor Porca Madonna appeared on that fantastic outfm show Entertainment Last Night and revirginated Sydney, blessed Mardi Gras and announced his intention to run for the position of the special secretariat to the gay and lesbian community of Rome!! I was aghast until my sense of innocence grew back... they were also offering helpful hints on inexpensive entertainment while we save our pennies for the big night...its out there and its on thursdays at 11pm. Did anyone else listen to it...?
Deliciousishis - Fri Feb 18 23:14:58 2000

no more speculation. "madonna will shortly be visiting the shores of austalia to straighten out some touring possibilities and to give some long overdue reasons for good party, in her own words "party with the boys" " quote from an insider L.A entertainment mag
Sat Feb 19 1:35:10 2000

DS is Donnie Sutherland. He and Molly Meldrum and singing Enough Is Enough Live to a full scale show based on the John Marsden Channel Seven case.
Sat Feb 19 2:58:14 2000

DS is the deep shit that MG is finding itself in.
Sat Feb 19 6:35:24 2000

There's a Starman....Heres one out of left field- saw Culture Club in Singapore last night, and it was great (if a bit surreal)! He even does Bowie's Starman very, very well! Could do worse for Mardi Gras! Just an idea, see you at MG!
GRC - Sat Feb 19 14:01:33 2000

What will be said after the Parade and Party?
High-Noon - Sat Feb 19 14:03:17 2000

He does Starman "very well"? I would have used the world "insipid" but such things are relative I suppose.
Sat Feb 19 16:15:44 2000

suppose like Subtlety?
Sat Feb 19 16:27:19 2000

Peace love and happiness...
Sat Feb 19 19:23:51 2000

Any more information about backrooms at the Party? I'm keen to know where... a trip from Townsville is planned, and I don't want to miss ANY of the attractions. Please tell.
Morty - Sat Feb 19 20:04:14 2000

How f***ing sold out can a party be? Really? You want more people who have nothing to do with the gay and lesbian community at the parties do you? Im sure all the poofters and dykes who miss out because of that will thank you for your opinion.
Sat Feb 19 3:04:46 2000

Who cares if the shows are broadcast!! Really there are others things that you should be getting pissed off about like our being discriminated against by the law. When was the last time you saw 20,000 people down in front of parliament house at a rally?? Never. Get your priorities sorted out.
Get over it - Sat Feb 19 8:46:28 2000

Sleaze has never sold out (in the ticket sense)
Sat Feb 19 9:07:48 2000

Sleaze sold out once actually and the harrassment of everyone by the huge influx of non-queer-identifying-persons probably led to the downturn in numbers from which it has never really recovered. To Get Over It: you make very large assumptions in concluding that people who think Mardi Gras should remain a private party for members don't also care about discrimination or attend rallies. If the Murdochs get their way on this, what are they going to demand next year and the year after?
Sat Feb 19 16:29:20 2000

More money and less of us...
Sat Feb 19 19:16:21 2000

Sat Feb 19 16:29:20 2000 - Even if I accept your theory that party boys and girls actually care about politics, that would mean that only 10% of MG party goers actually attended the rallies, as the rallies averaged around 2,000 people according to the Right Lobby. And that 10% is still assuming that party goers were the Only ones who attended the rallies (which is clearly not the case). 10% is still a dismal turnout.
Sun Feb 20 2:29:51 2000

They are just shows. What are you afraid of? That the whole world will find out how medeorcre our legendary shows are?
Sun Feb 20 2:31:34 2000

Sat Feb 19 19:16:21 2000 - So stop investing yourself in a (fundraising) dance party.
Sun Feb 20 2:32:38 2000

bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla
Sun Feb 20 9:16:17 2000

Is the Arrivals Party really sold out? It says so in the index the the latest SSO Mardi Gras paper.
Sun Feb 20 10:25:40 2000

The shows are not the issue. The broadcast from inside the party is the issue. Once the foot is in the door do you think it would stop there? Not that there definitely one.
Sun Feb 20 11:21:07 2000

if you're not at fair day, get your ass down there now ! there's an orgy in the mens toilets @ the pool & when I was there, a certain DJ was getting gang-banged !
King Dong - Sun Feb 20 14:35:25 2000

Not again?
Sun Feb 20 16:49:55 2000

Have I missed something here...Mardi Gras is broadcasting the shows..??? If so, who to..?? What channel? What time? If this is the case I will be setting my VCR because I know for one I will miss one/most of them - as per usual. I dont see what the problem is.. They broadcast to "home" nightclub last year... big deal if they broadcast, let the world see how we party!
James - Sun Feb 20 17:58:42 2000

A big Happy Mardi Gras to everybody. I sincerely hope that everyone will be able to chill out on the night of the party, find some music you really get into, meet some fantastic people to party with (as well as your friends) and generally have a brilliant time based on your own likes and tastes...and remember we all have freedom of music and MG Hall choice...without that where would we be?
Thank god for diversity... - Sun Feb 20 18:09:18 2000

you get to pick a track to hear at the party.... something you havent heard for years or maybe never heard played before.... something that really rocks you... this track will make your night... something really obscure perhaps ? what do you choose ? you only get one choice, so make it a good one : )
ElectricBoy - Mon Feb 21 1:04:59 2000

who was the DJ that was getting gang-banged at Fair Day ?
Mr Panties - Mon Feb 21 1:09:53 2000

Wizards of the Sonic. Red Jerry vs Westbam
EC - Mon Feb 21 1:34:27 2000

Surrender Yourself - The Daou
Mr Panties - Mon Feb 21 1:48:15 2000

So what if there are broadcasts from inside the MG party. The party is after all a fundraising event and if they can get a whole heap of money from a telelcast from the party then why not. MG is not about the party. The party is a fundraising event.
One more time for the dummies - Mon Feb 21 8:00:17 2000

Like the rest of the world, MG appears to be into how much money they can make by selling off community assets. The problem is that they still don't consult us about these things, but only ever confirm them as a fait acomplit. There is no room for community debate on how to make them better.
Mon Feb 21 8:56:16 2000

Right Here, Right Now - Disco Citizens.
Mon Feb 21 9:09:47 2000

I'm impressed with The Dauo reference, Mr Panties - especially if in the Dome, perhaps you should send this message to Bill Cotszis. Even better, he could play Danny Tenaglia's Bottom Heavy.
Mon Feb 21 9:17:09 2000

Mon Feb 21 8:56:16 2000 - Selling off community assets?? It's a show for crying out loud (and not always very good ones either). You cannot compare this with the Ticketek episode because that was about people's privacy, not about people wanting something as stupid the shows to remain exclusive to the party goers. The party is a fundraiser - so let them raise as much funds as they can from the party so that we can enjoy an even better festival.
Mon Feb 21 11:12:13 2000

Storms, teacups, nellies, nervous.
cocksucker - Mon Feb 21 11:32:04 2000

this is all very interesting, but nobody has named the dj that was in the toilets at fair day ! tell me tell me tell me !. . re: Bottom Heavy - I've heard that track too many times in Dome. I really want to hear Surrender Yourself or Acperience by Hardfloor. Mandy, Scott & Bill - did you hear me ?
Mr Panties - Mon Feb 21 12:48:52 2000

Sorry, you don't seem to get it dumb dumb. Fox controls the showgrounds - a kind gift from the ALP sacred cow - and it charges Mardi Gras nopw $300 000 to stage the party. You think it's going to pay for any of this. oh ho ho. more likely it will agree to charge less for the attendants in the toilets all night.
Mon Feb 21 13:46:03 2000

Fox controls/owns the O LD showgrounds.
Move the party to Homebush - Mon Feb 21 14:17:23 2000

if you want the party to move to Homebush (I think it's a much better venue) does the parade go all the way along Parramatta rd ? oooh, those poor marching boys
Mr Blackwell - Mon Feb 21 14:57:16 2000

Good idea actually. The parade needs a shake up, it's been very bland and ordinary of late
Mon Feb 21 15:08:51 2000

Also if the Parade went all the way along Parramatta Road, that would spread the crowd out and everyone would get a better view.
a lateral thinker - Mon Feb 21 15:14:27 2000

A tough decision but I'd go for "The First Rebirth" by Jones and Stephenson as first choice. Classic trance from 1995.
Nat - Mon Feb 21 15:14:28 2000

Mr Panties - I now feel like I've missed an essential experience, have never heard Bottom Heavy, but ce la vie. Surrender yourself is OK, but would much rather "Are You Satisfied?" It has more of the bump & grind that I need.
Lovin' it - Mon Feb 21 16:49:42 2000

A surprise bracket by Warren Gluck at post-MG Frisky.
Overheard at Rezerection on Saturday night - Mon Feb 21 17:03:36 2000

oooh "Lovin' It" you have exquisite taste ! what else is your flavor ?
Panties - Mon Feb 21 17:52:39 2000

Warren Gluck???? Phew, missed out on Frisky tickets. That was close!
Mon Feb 21 19:40:58 2000

Mr Panties - I was thinking about it, and if I wanted something that would make me faint, I'd take Kim English "I Know A Place" - the E-Smooth mix. Maybe a bit vocal for some - but she really will take me there, failing that, Hani's dub of Delacy's "That Look" - and you have a sense of humour and taste too!
Lovin' It - Mon Feb 21 20:21:42 2000

Mr Panties I wish it was you in the tiolets at fair day it would have made my Mardi Gras. The thought of your massive bit for all to see is too much for me. I have a special place in my heart for you. I must sign off now but will be thinkng of you.
Fan - Mon Feb 21 20:29:21 2000

Damn! And I meant to go to the pool on fair day as well! Lets see some repeat performances at the MG Party
KweerKid - Mon Feb 21 22:48:32 2000

All this rubbish about orgies in the change rooms at Victoria park is just another urbarn legend. What a wonderful community we live in.
Mon Feb 21 23:08:49 2000

Mardi Gras managed to film the orgy in the mens toilets at fair day - to the highest bidder of course. Can't wait to set my VCR to Optus's new "Gang bang screw a DJ Channel" !
The Sydney Fox Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - Mon Feb 21 23:16:40 2000

If Mardi Gras are keen to make a quick buck from selling every aspect of the festival including the shows from the "private" party why are they so quick to criticise people doing the same by scalping party tickets? One rule for them .......
Scalped - Mon Feb 21 23:25:32 2000

It's actually a "fundraising" party.
Mon Feb 21 23:49:42 2000

All the funds raised by the MG go back to the community. All the money made from scalped tickets goes straight into the scalpers pocket.
Mon Feb 21 23:51:17 2000

What's wrong with urban legends? Well, unless you're the disappointed DJ I guess.
Tue Feb 22 0:29:18 2000

Lovin It ! I think I'm falling in love with you. tell me more, tell me more !
Mr Panties - Tue Feb 22 1:41:58 2000

Latest Rumour about the special guest performers/act at Mardi Gras - Mr Panties - without Panties. He/She will be lowered from the roof of the RHI by his/her testicles/flaps cue Dikes on bikes to do a donut whilst the volunteer dancers will be making gestures of love to the god that is Mr P.
Fan of the man - Tue Feb 22 1:47:49 2000

and straight from the scalpers pocket back into the community or to community sponsors like Hahn - ever thought of that?
scalped - Tue Feb 22 8:40:22 2000

I don't understand what the last post means
Tue Feb 22 8:57:32 2000

Dear Fan of the Man - they could use the Tom Tom Club - "Genuis Of Love" as the soundtrack - I don't know him well, so "The Man with the 4 Way Hips" has to be held in reserve. For the time being.
Lovin' It - Tue Feb 22 9:32:36 2000

"Leather Lover" & "Lycra or Not" in dome pretty please?
these are our new anthems - Tue Feb 22 11:08:07 2000

Tue Feb 22 8:57:32 2000 - basically it means there's a thin line between profiteering (what Mardi Gras does) and scalping. At the end of the day everyone is making a buck out of being queer - the Mardi Gras Board, the Sponsors, pubs, cafes, drug dealers and even members who scalp tickets. I guess at least most of the money goes back into the community one way or another as we all have to eat, drink & be merry over the next few weeks.
Scalped - Tue Feb 22 11:47:19 2000

There are tix everywhere for sale. I know a straight guy who has tix to sell that he got for free from his work. Hes selling them cheaper than ticketek too!
Tue Feb 22 11:50:21 2000

Scalped - How does money from scalped ticketst come back into the community?
Tue Feb 22 12:13:13 2000

Most of it seems to go to perfecting an east end accent.
Tue Feb 22 16:16:13 2000

c'mon, I'd never do a show in the RHI. I'm not that kinda guy. but I can promise that I'll be doing a show around 4am in Dome. anyone else wanna join me ?
Mr Panties - Tue Feb 22 16:56:10 2000

Leather Lover rocks!
Tue Feb 22 17:22:23 2000

ElectricBoy has chosen "Closer" - Nine Inch Nails for his track.
ElectricBoy - Tue Feb 22 17:55:47 2000

All the funds raised by the MG go back to the community. Mon Feb 21 23:51:17 2000 Right now the facts are that MG gives $2000 per charity disbursed from MG funds. Profit after tax for last year was $11,577 from a turn over of more than $5 million. Where is all the money going then, you can' tell me that they are giving that money to all the communitee groups that are around. I can actually name one community organisation which MG has never given funds to.
watching - Tue Feb 22 19:13:43 2000

Well let's see, the hire of the party site alone costs $300 000, and there's lights, lasers, sound, dancefloor, DJs, shows, staff ... and that's just the party, never mind the parade and the rest of the festival. Gee I wonder where all that money goes. Sheesh.
Tue Feb 22 19:19:13 2000

comments at Tue Feb 22 16:16:13 2000 are offensive and sterotypical.
Tue Feb 22 19:42:16 2000

Tue Feb 22 12:13:13 2000 - well if I sell my tickets for $300 each then I personally have more cash to spend in the community eg. at the Flinders, Arq & Hey Homo or on products sposnored by Mardi Gras eg. Hahn Ice, the offical Mardi Gras Pad Thai, SGLMG sparkling mineral water, Mardi Gras authorised Berocca etc etc, Get it now ? ps. all the above should be read with an east-end accent
Scalped - Tue Feb 22 19:46:14 2000

How many gay establishments have advertised in this years guide? Not A Lot! Only str8 top 500 companys can afford the rates. No sex in the men's room! MG says thats all in the past. Good queers don't have sex! Ticket price's over the $100 next year? - MG says they(us) will pay!
Tue Feb 22 21:31:33 2000

Scalped, you are a bore. Go and preach your bland negativity elsewhere. I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets tired of hearing complaint after complaint and how we are always getting screwed (so to speak). MG can no longer run on a shoestring budget as in the late 70's and early 80's. Change is a fact of life. Parties and parades cost money (and alot of it), despite the goodwill of many individuals and organisations. The beauty of change is that it presents everyone with a choice. Move along or move out. If you choose to whinge and wine, go that lttle further and don't be a part of the festival, party, parade etc but allow those who wish to remain the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate.
Let's all enjoy the next 2 weeks - Tue Feb 22 21:41:18 2000

O.K. Guys, this is our time to rejoice in who we are. Nowhere else in the world is our gayness so accepted as in February in Sydney N.S.W. Australia. The world and the internet is watching. Olympics happen every 4 years and are no big deal. S.G.L.M.G. is! One only has to read the coming out wall, to see that people from other countries look to us for leadership, advice, and respect us for our forthrightness.In this month let us hold ourselves proud, give due respect to the Committee for a job few would take on and be proud to be part of a greater gay community. The bitching can start in March. >>>>>>>>>>>>>Horry
Tue Feb 22 23:09:39 2000

Tue Feb 22 19:19:13 2000 I wasnt saying anything about what it costs to put the party on, I know it costs a lot. What I am saying is there are some people making a lot of money that shouldnt be getting a thing. Does MG call for tenders for supply of goods for the party sound equipment/lights etc, or do they go to the same company every year. I know that there is a lot of waste going on MG should not be throwing the money around like it does. They should be a lot more frugal in the business dealings.
watching - Tue Feb 22 23:31:44 2000

Watching. Please take on board my previous comments. Your questions should not be raised on an internet site but at a Mardi Gras Board meeting.Also take on board that your grammar is deplorable.No more of your negativity on a site the whole world is watching. Please! At least until March.
Horry - Tue Feb 22 23:43:14 2000

I'm with Horry on this one. nice job darlin ! btw.. what the hell is a "Horry" ? I'd like to buy you a Lemonade at the party : )
Mr Panties ( posting far too many messages, need to get outdoors a bit more ) - Wed Feb 23 0:01:45 2000

Scalped - Tue Feb 22 19:46:14 2000 - Not all people who scalp tickets go to the recoveries, nor are even a part of this community. Therefore the money doesn't come back into the community. Even if MG doesn't give all it's money away to gay charities, it still puts on a damn good festival every February which lets us all celebrate our community.
Wed Feb 23 0:50:26 2000

Scalped, you're an idiot.
Wed Feb 23 1:23:54 2000

Let us get back to the main reason for this site. That is to all get a grip on what Mr Panties about. He the undeniable legend needs to be respected, nurtured and fondled in such a way that he doesn't prematurally shoot his message over those of us that truly love and admire the love that this almighty god like Icon has to offer00000000000000000000 Mr P, I can't wait to see your next bit of text I could almost explode all over my sister's cat at the thought of yuur bits getting all hard and stuff oops panther might think I'm retarded but then MG would not be the same without the 4-00am Mr P show at dome - see u there sweethorn. PS is it fact or fiction that you are enigmatic and challenging creberally head wise?
Fan - Wed Feb 23 1:57:06 2000

yes
Wed Feb 23 2:00:11 2000

Mr Panties - you seem to be on heat (I guess it's a communal thing in Sydney this time of year). How should I recognise you in the Dome. Will you be wearing a red carnation tatoo?
Lovin' It - Wed Feb 23 9:24:22 2000

Oh our Mardi Gras is the best, we are the best. No where is as good as here. Lets not whinge - others are watching and what would they think. How very Sydney!
scalped - Wed Feb 23 11:40:58 2000

Oh our Mardi Gras is the best (except we discriminate against bisexuals), we are the best (except we have one of the largest drug problems of any queer community in the world). No where is as good as here (except if you're an indigineous queer). Lets not whinge - others are watching and what would they think (we don't want to spoil or anglo sun bronzed party boy Aussie image now do we?). How very Sydney! (how smallminded)
Scalped (pointing out the obvious for those inflicted with Sydney centrism). - Wed Feb 23 11:53:16 2000

Yawn. Maybe you (Scalped) should move to Adelaide to live.
Nat - Wed Feb 23 13:40:00 2000

Gay in the life - get it now! Its ok to be gay again
Wed Feb 23 14:09:35 2000

King Dong - Sun Feb 20 14:35:25 2000 thought you didn't think with your cock????
REN - Wed Feb 23 21:08:17 2000

Scalped, I agree with everything you've said in your last posting. There is a problem with the gay community becoming an a mainstream "in" crowd because it means that there will then inevitably be people left on the periphery. I don't know what the gay community was like in the 70s but I imagine that it was a much more friendlier place and that because everyone was so different (and marginalised by the mainstream) that that difference between the members of the gay community was celebrated.

I think I got a glimpse of what that must of felt like when I went to the Chinese New Year - it being a marginalised community within a marginalised community (ie. racist Australia and homophobic ethnic community as well as homophobic Australia and racist gay community). This event was so relaxed. Everyone had a smile on their face and everyone was welcomed regardless of race, sexuality or anything else for that matter. And it wasn't the organisers who instilled this atmosphere - it was the people who attended - each and everyone one of us helped create the feeling of inclusion and acceptance for all.

I don't know if Asian Gay and Lesbian Pride marching in the Chinese New Year parade for the first time helped to make the event even more special - but I do think that the feeling present that night is something that alot of people are trying to re-capture. And that that feeling which was once a part of the gay community vanishing from our community is one of the main reasons that people are getting more and more disullisioned with MG and the commercial gay scene. But there are people out there who want bisexuals, and asians, and indegineous australians, and people from all the infinite diversities of the rainbow to be a part of our community.

PS. I still think that you are wrong about scalped ticket money coming back into the community ;)
Wed Feb 23 22:27:06 2000

Picture this boys - no offence to the girls - If I could I'd make this world a better place.. back to my vision . The location is the Dome - you've got a brilliant look together your feeling a goey and sexy inside, the music is transporting you to the place where you dream about, the lighting and atmosphere in the room is positively climactic. As the intellegent lighting system sweeps the environment. The bass from the subs vibrate each muscle in your body. Suddenly the Euphoric sensation from various things you've "done" start to take hold of you, the clock strikes 4-00 am and through the smoke/haze bellowing out of the rig you catch a glimpse of....... the legend of the night the enigma that is Mr Panties oh yes the vision is real the movement of his body to the pulsating audio if there is a God ( or like) let this occur. I can only count the days and wait to see if my ultimate fantasy will be realised. His moves, his beauty, his power oh I can't stand it I need another lude to calm myself. Till the varilite/technobeam etc reveals your position at the Party - my heart be still till our day dothe come. all of my love. sweet prince of the night.
fan of the man (and in agreement with lovin' it) - Wed Feb 23 22:59:27 2000

Are you scared of who might see?
Wed Feb 23 23:21:22 2000

Hi Retro/Handbag kids! Any word on whether there is going to be a Retro area at this year's party like there was in the Costume Pageant Tent last year, which went off for hours? I am not in the mood for heavy trance/house all night and would like to vary it a bit. Anyone with any news on this, please let me know. "The surprise international guest has a name which is the same colour as their skin". Now what the hell does that mean? That is an actual comment from a MG insider. Any ideas?
Mildred Pierce - Thu Feb 24 0:35:34 2000

Hey Mardi Gras, if Paul Capsis agrees to appear in Neighbours this year, will you give him a gig at the party? Just a thought!
Thu Feb 24 0:38:09 2000

hey Mildred - could it be: Chelsea Brown ? Amber ? Yello ? Red Simons ? Barry White ? I dunno. hey Fan, you're gettin' a bit creepy.
Mr Panties - Thu Feb 24 1:11:38 2000

Katrina is talking to Gil on OUT at present. Shows in RHI only. Extra spaces are Boy and Girl spaces and the Revival tent in Moore Park. There will be a cabaret space in the Fox and Lion Hotel (was the Exhibition House) and the Mad Dog bar? will be a bar.

There will only be limited parking in the Showgrounds as the Parade ends well up Driver Ave. Take public transport.
Panther - Thu Feb 24 9:16:38 2000

What drug problem!
Thu Feb 24 10:08:43 2000

Out FM are broadcasting the parade live on their webiste. This station does so much for our communities - write to the ABA urging them to award Out a licence come May. There are 2 up for grabs - Out FM really deserves one.
Out Fan - Thu Feb 24 10:37:03 2000

Not really the baord for this, but the last post deserves a reply. Free will also be brodcasting the parade. One must consider in supporting a station for a licence wehter it is financially viable and able to give somethign financial back to the community. Out is not a going concern, and Free gives money to community groups. And people actually listen to it!
Free Fan - Thu Feb 24 10:45:28 2000

The Out/Free FM debate has been moved to it's own wall.

Jocelyn Brown.
Not Chelsea - Thu Feb 24 11:54:46 2000

The Jocelyn Brown rumour is not a bad one, but I think she left Australia - was in Melbourne 2 weeks ago. It's dead difficult this year to work out what relatively minor celebs will be performing. Does this mean I'll have to be content with being surprised on the night? It's just like 1993 all over again.
Lovin' It - Thu Feb 24 13:28:28 2000

JB has gone home. She was in Brisbane but has left our shores.
Hmm - Thu Feb 24 14:18:23 2000

It definitely is somebody else's guy.
Thu Feb 24 15:26:04 2000

I cant get off my high horse, I cant let go, you are the one who makes me feel so real, oooh what am I supposed to do, when I'm blah blah blah, then realise that you're _______ ____ ___
Two Tonnes of Fun - Thu Feb 24 15:34:38 2000

Horder is actually an anagram for the surprise act.
It aint hard to work out - Thu Feb 24 15:38:08 2000

hmmmmm, I always wondered what happened to Dexta the robot from Perfect Match. he now works for FreeFM. that's lovely ! now.... what happened to Debbie Newson ?
Jnr Panties - Thu Feb 24 15:39:22 2000

Jocelyn has done duets with Martha - bit she's not one of the two ton.
Thu Feb 24 15:39:50 2000

Jocelyn & Martha were Two Tonnes of Fun. then they became the Weather Girls.
Sara Lee - Thu Feb 24 15:47:28 2000

Madonna, Cher and Barbra are doing a trio of "Enough is Enough - which seems like an appropriate theme song for Pinkboard.
Get a Life! - Thu Feb 24 16:01:06 2000

oooops, I was wrong about JB being in two tonnes of fun. egg on my face !
Sara Lee - Thu Feb 24 16:08:32 2000

Macey Gray? That'd be cool. I love that song.
Thu Feb 24 16:28:13 2000

For God's Sake! Some of you may have read the story on Page 1 of the Sydney Morning Herald today (24/02/2000). Cardinal Clancy, Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Harry Goodhew, have condemned Mardi Gras saying our Parade is little more than a 'highly erotic and gross way' of promoting a homosexual lifestyle. News no doubt to the hundreds of community groups and individuals who march under flags as broad as Pflag, the HIV/AIDS remembrance section, the religious groups including - Anglicans,Catholics, Jewish groups, Uniting Church, Quakers, Latter Day Saints, and dozens of other groups who represent the diversity of the gay and lesbian community and the richness of gay and lesbian experience. WE ask you to respond to this outmoded and bigoted view. Below is some information from the Lobby. Make a stand for acceptance. "Archbishop Goodhew calls upon us to reflect on the values that support for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras implicitly endorses. This led us to consider the values and characteristics Mardi Gras not only supports but embodies. Here are a few: resistance to oppression, hatred and violence; support for human rights; service to the community; fabulousness; acceptance; hope in the face of illness; the coming together of diverse groups and individuals in a spirit of co-operation; reconciliation; unity; a fair go for all? These values deserve support. In contrast, intolerance and hatred are values which create division and can only impoverish those who embrace them." Mardi Gras and the Lobby are encouraging people to write brief letters as individuals not only to the Herald but other papers who have covered it. Letters from religious organisations disagreeing with the views of the bishops would also be very helpful. You might also want to ring talkback radio if you hear adverse comment. The address for the Herald is letters@smh.fairfax.com.au You will need to include a home address and day and evening contact number for verification purposes. Additional points you might want to consider if writing include:

the level of support MG has as evidenced by number of spectators (750,000 to a million expected at event plus broadcasts)
their attitude legitimates violence
the effect of such comments on individuals especially young people who may be vulnerable. They mention protection of children and young people but the attitudes they support do not protect but adversely affect self-esteem and can be a factor in youth suicide etc.
also alienates those with religious beliefs from the Church (this point is best made from a personal perspective and by those who have religious beliefs stating how it makes you feel)
they are asking the State government and pollies to reconsider their support. If this implies it is funded by the government it is misleading. If not, what does it mean? Is this a thinly veiled attack upon the freedoms enjoyed and generally taken for granted by NSW citizens ie do they want it banned?
brings many benefits to Sydney - not only the pink dollar but international profile and respect and just the joy it brings to the individuals who watch it and participate in it
wouldnt be possible without the hundreds of thousands of hours of unpaid labour of ordinary gay men and lesbians. And floats and costumes usually made at people's own expense
its a year when the Catholic Church is acknowledging some of the terrible injustices of its past which were brought about by bigotry to those who were different or disagreed with its teachings (inquisition et al). Perhaps its time it not only acknowledged these mistakes but addressed the attitudes that caused them.

There are many others you may think of. Hey - Happy Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras - Thu Feb 24 17:27:44 2000

Jnr Panties... it was Debbie Newsome, I think, and she has become a Jehovah's Witness!! Serious!! I met her at one of their conventions in my childhood (as I was brought up as one)!
Thu Feb 24 17:33:02 2000

Hey Mardi Gras - cool! Go for it!!!
Thu Feb 24 18:45:56 2000

Two Tons of Fun were Martha Wash and Izora Armstead.
Thu Feb 24 19:24:16 2000

This is the parade and party wall. Maybe Panther will give the squabblers from Out and Free their own board
Thu Feb 24 19:28:06 2000
I have now. :-)

I am confused, is the "secret special guest star" to be OutFM or FreeFM?
love to know who - Thu Feb 24 23:19:14 2000

Mr Panties is dead
Junior Panties - Thu Feb 24 23:52:55 2000

Love!!! The Jocelyn Brown rumour... used to go and see her at g*a*y in the Astoria in London, my fave club, camp as bits!! jb was always supreme and loves the crowd.... it'd be fab!!!!
KweerKid - Fri Feb 25 0:40:53 2000

Emails were flying all around Sydney yesterday re the Divine JB rumour. Got the same email from 3 different sources.
Something in the air - Fri Feb 25 8:26:10 2000

if the Joeclyn Brown rumour is true, then I'm a very happy boy. after seeing the diva sing live at Sublime the other week & hearing Scott Shimmia play "Somebody Else Guy" at Sleaze99, I'm totally in love with the goddess. her voice is divine & she has wonderful stage pressence.
High Horse - Fri Feb 25 11:49:45 2000

This is from www.thecircuitdog.com. "The schedule for Miami's Winter Party is really solid considering it is the same weekend as New Orleans's Mardi Gras. Victor Calderone will be performing at Crobar @ the Cameo on Sunday, March 5 during Winter Party Weekend. This official Winter Party event is being produced by Dade Human Rights Foundation and will be on the host and weekend passes." So I guess he will be flying straight from Mardi Gras on Sunday morning and with time differences will be able to play in Miami on Sunday night. QF 107 departs Sydney 12.50 on Sunday and he can connect with an American Airlines flight from LAX to arrive in Miami at 5.50pm Sunday night. What a life !!!!!
The travel agent - Fri Feb 25 11:58:27 2000

Big Whoop!
Fri Feb 25 12:17:10 2000

The official Winter Party site (www.winterparty.com) has VC listed for playing at Crobar on Sunday night in Miami.
Divinity - Fri Feb 25 12:41:15 2000

Yawn @ Free vs Out. Just listen to the station you want to listen to. Don't know if I would want to be Victor C playing MG for 7 hours and then jumping on a long long flight to Miami to play again. Erk. Who's the surprise international at Home now that I've got my Ice ticket?
EC - Fri Feb 25 13:54:22 2000

--------- Never move the Party to Homebush
Please - Fri Feb 25 14:14:24 2000

---------Every event gets scalpers and you will never stamp them out. But it would be nice to stamp out "scalped"
Please - Fri Feb 25 14:16:19 2000

---------- And would the " Inside Informer" from the first wall gives us some clues ?
Please - Fri Feb 25 14:17:10 2000

Home international? Dunno, but I think he has been offered chambers there.
Fri Feb 25 15:05:49 2000

I guess Mardi Gras is just a day at the office for Victor.
Fri Feb 25 15:39:55 2000

ok i know 2 off the Shows, vanessa amorosi,bad spelling i know and Geri halliwell,,,,,,third waiting to be confirmed Debbie harry,,but not %100 about debbie
Fri Feb 25 16:11:28 2000

there'll be a David/Dave @ Home. but will it be Seaman ? Morales ? Chambers? (who?) Knapp ? (puke) email me with your bribes & I'll tell ya. mr_panties_2000@yahoo.com.au
Junior Panties - Fri Feb 25 18:55:10 2000

Dave Seaman is playing the Renaissance Party in Perth on Sunday 5, so it ain't him Junior. David Morales is in Perth the same night as Mardi Gras and seems to be unspoken for on the Sunday. And Dave Chambers played Zanadu in Perth last Saturday night, so it could be either I guess.
Fri Feb 25 19:25:10 2000

Bargain! Who would like to swap 2 Mardi Gras Party Tickets (04.03.) for 2 Harbour Party Tickets (27.02.)? Contact me on my mobile 001141 76 382 37 36.
Fri Feb 25 19:34:57 2000

Mr Panties it was all said in fun. A silly game, sorry to spook you.
* - Fri Feb 25 19:47:45 2000

ok i know 2 off the Shows, vanessa amorosi,bad spelling i know and Geri halliwell,,,,,,third waiting to be confirmed Debbie harry,,but not %100 about debbie
Fri Feb 25 16:11:28 2000

If I told you, you would never believe me. No one has signed on the dotted line yet but a tentative agreement has been reached and her people will be visiting the site this weekend to determine whether or not the set-up is suitable. Stay tuned.
The Phantom Insider - Fri Feb 25 20:13:56 2000

Thankyou Phantom Insider, your credentials have brought life into an almost forgotten topic. And a lot of guessing.
Mark and I'm .... blue ? - Fri Feb 25 20:25:42 2000

Who is Dave Chambers? Where and what does he play?
TW - Fri Feb 25 22:25:30 2000

Geri Halliwell.... Love *that* rumour!!!!!! My fave totally trash diva.... no talent but who cares..... she is wild!
KweerKid - Sat Feb 26 2:54:04 2000

TW: Dave Chambers is a UK DJ, regular at places like Ministry. He's been out here about 3 times now and plays pretty hard - progressive, techno, hard house. If he is playing Home it would be a pretty good combo with Alex Taylor. But wouldn't you rather come and dance with us at ICE?
EC - Sat Feb 26 3:43:51 2000

Wayne G is the undisputed Queen of Handbag. It might not be the cutting edge of dance music, it's not be the coolest sound to be linked with, but witness the dancefloor at Heaven on a Saturday night and you'll notice two facts; it works and queens love it. His five hour sets attract a young, unpretentious crowd who like singing along to favourites and throwing hands in the air. They travel from up and down the country, parts of Europe and even from New York to hear his infectious mix of clutch-bag and trance-purse.
From qxmag - Sat Feb 26 9:03:26 2000

The Out/Free FM debate has been moved to it's own wall.

Latest shows goss...12.00am Hordern - Dawn Fraser signing "Rock Lobster" followed by Archibishop Clancy belting out his huge 3 1/4 inch version of "Like A Prayer"...shows rounding off with a talented duo of Fred Nile and Helen "im never " Reddy with a spine tingling version of "I am Wooooman". For those who prefer the impromptu outside shows...make sure you catch the 6.00am drag show by lil Johnny Howard and his very own Lypsinka Timmy Fischer performing Bronski Beats..."Beat Boy"!!!
Kerry 'n' Shelly...remember you heard it here first - Sat Feb 26 10:46:31 2000

oh Kerry & Sherry, take that crack pipe out of your mouth for a minute. your show rumours are wrong. I'll be posting the correct show rumours on Monday afternoon after I sleep with Glenn Horder on sunday night.
Junior Panties - Sat Feb 26 11:54:10 2000

No ads here!

Clutchbag and trancepurse? Uh oh. And meanwhile over in the Hordern ...? Whoever suggested Geri Halliwell, I'll lay odds you are right, but it will just be a show to Look At Me, not Geri.
EC - Sat Feb 26 14:17:48 2000

My sentiments exactly EC. Frankly, I'm worried about the party after Sveta and Mandy finish. As for going to ICE, I don't think so, despite the fact that I'm sure the music will be good (although, with the "Queen of Handbag" doing the middle set...?)
TW - Sat Feb 26 18:45:04 2000

Why has the Phantom Insider's post about who's performing at the party been moved to the Free and Out wall? weird.
Sat Feb 26 20:37:52 2000
Oops - fixed now. See Fri Feb 25 16:11:28 2000. - Panther

Xanadu - 9.54am
no more hints for you ! - Sun Feb 27 14:45:16 2000

infected mushroom - the blue muffins. swing baby swing!
deepblue - Sun Feb 27 16:18:42 2000

Xanadu is over. It's never going to happen. It's the great urban myth of Mardi Gras.
Sun Feb 27 17:07:19 2000

I'm sorry. I'm a bit remedial (well I am from Melbourne). Enough of the innuendo and vague hints. Could we please have some out and out names/songs for the shows at Mardi Gras. Its only 6 days away. Surely someone must know!!Help!!
Needtoknow - Sun Feb 27 18:29:07 2000

Why spoil the surprise. Just don't leave early.
Sun Feb 27 18:54:46 2000

A crappy Tom Jones/footy show. Murdoch wins again!
Sun Feb 27 19:33:56 2000

Xanadu isnt the "great urban myth of Mardi Gras" Madonna has that honour. but queens are still getting excited about "seeing" her performance at the party
Sun Feb 27 22:31:10 2000

Funny, I never heard anyone say they saw Madonna, only the Bedstime Stories video. The myth was that she spoke the words: "This one's for you Sydney". In fact the message was just text.
Sun Feb 27 23:10:06 2000

whens mardi gras
blu - Sun Feb 27 23:10:49 2000

blu, it was on last saturday
Junior Panties - Mon Feb 28 1:14:27 2000

...oh dear, the 7 day forecast for Saturday is 23 and showers..while it's a relief from this heat in Melbourne, it's going to get my leather soggy again. Oh well, eight hours in the Dome should have the same effect.
Lovin' It - Mon Feb 28 10:01:47 2000

the weather bureau are always wrong. chook lotto has more cred than those fools. I demand a nice warm sunny weekend, but not too hot or my outfit will melt. "Lovin It" are you a permanent Melbourne resident ?
Junior Panties - Mon Feb 28 12:59:24 2000

Did Molly give it away on the weekend " I'll be dancing to her at Mardi Gras " ? ie Amorossi ????????
Mon Feb 28 13:05:37 2000

I don't think that "Junior" is a good title at all, unless you're Junior B (not you personally), but I can understand the use of an alias !?! given that spooky fan (good word to describe him - not too many steps away from being the type who'd boil your pet rabbit) Yes I am a permanent Melb resident. Are you wearing chocolate to MG? If not, what else that would melt? I hear that Liquid latex survives heat quite well these days.
Lovin' It - Mon Feb 28 13:13:08 2000

You and I will make each night a first / Every day a beginning / Spirits rise and their dance is unrehearsed / They warm and excite us / 'Cause we have the brightest love / Two lights that shine as one / Morning glory and the midnight sun.
Mon Feb 28 13:18:48 2000

Three people were taken to hospital in a semi-conscious state after taking illicit drugs at an overnight rave party, the ambulance service said. All three had taken GBH, gaba-hydroxybutyric-acid, also known as 'grievous bodily harm' at a party held at Lady Macquarie's Chair in Sydney's Botanic Gardens, a spokeswoman said. One man was taken from the gardens to St Vincent's Hospital shortly after midnight in a semi-conscious state. Another two people among the partygoers, who went from the gardens to the Home nightclub in Darling Harbour, were taken to hospital early today. A man was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital shortly before 4am and a woman was taken to St Vincent's shortly after 5am. "Both had taken GBH at the rave party earlier," the spokeswoman said. The incidents followed last weekend's death of a 26-year-old Ryde supermarket manager who took ecstasy at a rave party on the outskirts of Sydney.
from Sydney Morning Herald website - Mon Feb 28 13:30:21 2000

for those that arent too bright, here it is again... G.B.H is for morons ! it's a putrid and dangerous drug and if you're stupid enough to take that shit, please stay the f*ck away from me 'cause I dont want you vomiting blood on my fabulous outfit. OK ?
Dr Panties - Mon Feb 28 13:51:38 2000

Mardi - Gras Party ticket scalpers are not tolerated at the pinkboards classifieds, how come they still get away with it ? I for one still believing in the `good` in people think it sux.I`ve been looking to aquire a ticket on pinkboard full purchase price , beeing a pensioner ,but people are so moneygreedy that it hurts !
Harry - Mon Feb 28 14:34:57 2000

Fancy calling a gay dance party a rave.
Blasphemy - Mon Feb 28 15:35:34 2000

Calling a dance party a 'rave' immediately conjures up a particular vision for the reader - young kids on hard drugs, face masks, radiation suits etc etc. The journalists who write these things know what they are doing and the fact that they themselves probably use the same drugs doesn't stop them. Nor apparently does the fact that they work for a broadsheet and not a tabloid, and one which makes a lot of money out of Mardi Gras.
EC - Mon Feb 28 16:49:11 2000

Dear "lovin' it" what you said about the Bunny thing is libelous.
former panties fan (all previous blurb was not for real) sorry if it offended you also.was just ba - Mon Feb 28 17:33:54 2000

Alternative....Native......Thats the music gays and like you have as there theme.
Gay Rights LOL - Mon Feb 28 17:55:52 2000

it's ok Fan, I know you were joking.
Panties - Mon Feb 28 17:57:57 2000

Is Glenn Close going to sue me?
Lovin' It? - Mon Feb 28 18:02:09 2000

Out FM are selling tickets to watch the parade from the terrace above Ansett on Oxford St for $60 inc food.
Mon Feb 28 19:14:40 2000

Vanessa Amorosi? Another Dannii straighty-a-like.
Mon Feb 28 19:50:16 2000

Big congrats to the promoters/organisers of Harbour Party. Even a cynical music fascist like me had a good time. Big thanks especially to DJ Baby Bear for daring to play it harder than anyone might have expected at an event like this. The crowd loved it and the dance floor went off for the last two hours.
TW - Mon Feb 28 20:10:23 2000

All Hail Baby Bear at Harbour Party and Alan X from 3am at Home!
Mon Feb 28 20:16:05 2000

loved Kate & Baby Bear. Pity about the helicopters arriving late and being so far up during Kate's "James Bond" number though. Fantastic fireworks!!
Mon Feb 28 20:28:12 2000

Oh puh-lease! Get over yourselves kiddies. Now can somebody tell me, really, who is rumoured to headline the performances at the M.G. party this year. Hopefully not one or more of those tired commercial radio has-beens that seem to be lurking in town at the moment, or even worse, one of the bloody Minogue sisters
brontosaurus - Mon Feb 28 20:45:36 2000

We were at a party, His ear lobe fell in the deep, Someone reached in and grabbed it, It was a rock lobster. We were at the beach, Everybody had matching towels, Somebody went under a dock, And there they saw a rock, It wasn't a rock, It was a rock lobster. Motion in the ocean, His air hose broke, Lots of trouble, Lots of bubble, He was in a jam, S'in a giant clam. Down, down, Underneath the waves, Mermaids wavin', Wavin' to mermen, Wavin' sea fans, Sea horses sailin', Dolphins wailin', Red snappers snappin', Clam shells clappin', Muscles flexin', Flippers flippin', Down, down, Let's rock! Boy's in bikinis, Girls in surfboards, Everybody's rockin', Everybody's fruggin', Twistin' 'round the fire, Havin' fun, Bakin' potatoes, Bakin' in the sun, Put on your noseguard, Put on the Lifeguard, Pass the tanning butter, Here comes a stingray, There goes a manta-ray, In walked a jelly fish, There goes a dog-fish, Chased by a cat-fish, In flew a sea robin, Watch out for that piranha, There goes a narwhal, Here comes a bikini whale!!!
arriving on wednesday morning - Mon Feb 28 22:39:19 2000

Staying at the Ritz in Double Bay with Madonna?
Mon Feb 28 22:45:11 2000

Oh my god - I know who it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for that clue mystery person....yippppppeeeeee
Mon Feb 28 23:38:56 2000

Er, which of many clues, most of the them way off the mark?
Tue Feb 29 0:02:29 2000

It was reported that there were three people taken to hospital from OD's at last night's Harbour party. People please be very careful about what you take at the party. (Better yet don't take anything!!!!) There are alot of bad batches going around. The last thing that MG needs is a death at it's party. Our enemies would love to pounce on that.
Do something different this year - Stay sober!! - Tue Feb 29 0:14:29 2000

Is there any Rumours going around yet for who is going to be performing at Frisky???
Tue Feb 29 11:46:31 2000

Warren Gluck (again.. yawn) and Tina Cousins (again... yawn).
Tue Feb 29 11:57:06 2000

the suprise "acts" for Fwisky will be: 2am Bonnie Tyler singing Total Eclipse of the heart. 3am Rick Astley - Never gonna give you up. 5am - La Bouche performing a medley of their greatest "hits" and at 6am the Tin Lids are singing an original composition entitled "Unkle Gary, he's bonza!". it's a great line up, dont you agree ? as allways, a complimentary cup of Lemon Ruskie will be given on arrival. anyone got a spare ticket ?
Mr Panties - Tue Feb 29 12:00:18 2000

With all of the Sunday night events just about sold out and few plaes to recover affordably on Monday morning, the promoters of Ice and Hey Homo announce MediKation, at DCM. The club will be closed at 6am and reopened at 7am for our MediKation ticket holders only. 8 DJs over 8 hours, including Alex Taylor, Luke Leal, CoCo, Lexie, Baby Bear and two internationals. With the name MediKation, some of you should be able to guess who one of the internationals is! Tix ar $15 for holders of Ice, Hey Homo, Out and Frisky ticket holders, and $20 for everyone else, available from Butch, Daly Mail and Mephisto. Tickets will probably not be sold at the door on the day, for obvious reasons.
MediKation - Tue Feb 29 12:25:17 2000

LOL, good one "Medikation" !
Tue Feb 29 13:08:34 2000

Mr Panties, I'll have to sell my ticket now, I was told, on good advice that Ernie & Denise 'Ding Dong' Drysdale were reuniting to perform Hey Paula. Oh well, it'll be back to the Barracks then for me. (PS - the bunny thing wasn't meant to be that bad)
lovin' it - Tue Feb 29 13:10:57 2000

Mr Panties' sources are wrong wrong wrong. I have it on good authority that the international act at Frisky is Kelly Marie singing her biggest hit Feels Like I'm In Love.
Tue Feb 29 13:18:14 2000

"Hey Paula" is a classic ! I've been looking for that on CD ever since my cassingle got stolen out of my bum-bag @ Fair Day '94 (I suspect Gary Leeson, but I could be wrong) FYI, Kelly Marie died of anorexia. she wont be singing a thing at Fwisky. all the work experience girls from my office are going to Fwisky.
Mr Blackwell - Tue Feb 29 13:57:55 2000

In that case they'll need to play lots of Duran Duran so that they can dance around their handbags.
lovin' it - Tue Feb 29 15:42:42 2000

Show Rumour: A friend of mine who is holidaying in port douglas has just seen Cher in the flesh. She's not out for a concert or promotional tour so.........
Tue Feb 29 16:15:28 2000

Duran Duran ? nope. too mature for them. these girls are looking forward to dancing to S Club 7, Savage Garden remixs, Vanessa Amerossi, & DJ Jean. I dont think they'll be disapointed.
Mr Blackwell - Tue Feb 29 16:26:31 2000

Isn't it amazing how these megastars can't step outside their front doors without the paparazzi flashing at them left, right and centre, but they can sneak into Port Douglas without a single person knowing about it. Were Janet and Madonna incognito with her?
Tue Feb 29 18:56:40 2000

I think that was Karen Carpenter Mr Blackwell. Fancy getting such a goddess confused with Kelly Marie, who must have popped off very recently considering she's released a couple of singles and an album in the past 12 months.
Tue Feb 29 19:42:15 2000

okay, I admit I dont have a f*ckin clue who Kelly Marie is. I faked her death ! so sue me.
Mr Blackwell (back peddling) - Tue Feb 29 20:57:38 2000

Just wanted to post my comment regarding smoking on the dance floor at the party - please guys if you are going to smoke, do so off the dancefloor and watch out where you are waving that cigarette. I have been unfortunate many a times to be struck by cigarettes on my skin and believe me it does burn, not to mention the scars left afterwards. I don't mind others smoking, as long as they do it in a clear space where they cannot do any harm to partygoers. Please pass this onto fellow smokers and let's all have a great Mardi Gras party and celebrate our pride in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
Babyface - Tue Feb 29 21:18:02 2000

Second the motion. It's not as if there aren't enough places to smoke. It's just stupid smoking on a packed dancefloor. And while we're at it, wouldn't it be great if everyone who feels they must drop their empty water bottle on the dancefloor could at least step on it so we aren't knee deep in them by 8am?
EC - Tue Feb 29 22:09:50 2000

what about discarded feather boa's ? I hate it when a mangey & wet feather boa (or part of) sticks to my designer footwear. fag-hags & drag queens - clean up your act ! I'm sick of it !
Mr Panties - Wed Mar 1 0:41:19 2000

Medikation is the name of a day club in London. Another original concept from ICE - not.
TW - Wed Mar 1 8:49:19 2000

and what about those bitches who borrow your amyl and drop the cap - nice work not !
poppe boy - Wed Mar 1 9:24:25 2000

I'm sure I saw Janet last night when I popped up to the Toolshed for some Poppers. She had her arm around a girl again.
Wed Mar 1 9:27:16 2000

TW - did you consider that maybe the London MediKation guys might be involved? Derrr!!
Wed Mar 1 10:20:45 2000

Writing on dance floor etiquette - no fishnet tops either, hate it when my armband gets caught and I get dragged across the floor - but you'll be sorry, I'm the one with the spikes. (NB This goes for slipped wigs too, if you're going with a beehive keep it up). Thankyou. Time for my medication now.
lovin' it - Wed Mar 1 10:39:32 2000

Maybe Mardi Gras should have a community forum on dance floor etiquette. Would get more attendees than the one on the bisexual issue.
Wed Mar 1 11:30:12 2000

How did The Sling party go last night ?????
Wed Mar 1 11:37:51 2000

And no drag queens on the floor with wigs higher than 30cm either.
EC - Wed Mar 1 13:36:49 2000

Vanessa Amorosi (boooooooooo)
thanks for nothing Glenda - Wed Mar 1 14:45:42 2000

Alan X the DJ sux! Please don't let him spin any whre else while in Sydney. The cringe factor was way too high @ Home.
hope hes on first, for a short time only @ IcE - Wed Mar 1 15:02:10 2000

He will be playing his Trade set at Ice, strictly no "Three are Family"
Wed Mar 1 15:11:23 2000

So the word from Roadshow Music is that Darren from Savage Garden is back home from San Francisco and is going to use MG as his "coming out" party. Does that mean he'll perform ... on stage ... ? or just in the toilets. Here's hopin'.
Connections - Wed Mar 1 17:54:11 2000

popped down to the party site this afternoon. I liked what I saw! the lights look great in all 3 halls. there's no stage in the Hordern, but a huge one in RHI (up the far end) I evesdropped on "someones" conversation reguarding who the suprise performers are (I aint sayin a word! this secret is too much fun to hold on to) I noticed that there's gonna be 2 separate DJ set ups in the Hordern. one for Sveta (without rotary knob mixer) and one for the other guy that's playing in there (he demanded a Rane rotary mixer *wank*) I may or may bnot spill a few beans a bit later.
Mr Panties - Wed Mar 1 18:17:15 2000

You are all wrong about Frisky. Don't listen to the rumours - for those with tickets, you should be pleasantly surprised at the performance and song. Mr Panties et al are just stirring the usual crap based on tall poppy syndrome.
Wed Mar 1 19:23:03 2000

Wayne G will be playing a two hour hard set on Free FM Friday night, 10pm to midnight.
Wed Mar 1 19:43:30 2000

I believe you can't control of change your sexuality. I believe that trust is more important than monogamy.
Wed Mar 1 19:49:45 2000

I agree with the above post - Mr Blackwell, Mr Panties and Lovin It you should all take a good look at yourselves please stop slagging off my favourite artists. Have you ever been mellow?
* (former fan) and bunny worshipper - Wed Mar 1 19:59:19 2000

Jeremy, you're a boy of many faces.
Wed Mar 1 20:05:35 2000

Wayne G - another reason to tune to Out FM 94.5.
Out Fan - Wed Mar 1 22:31:07 2000

That Panther is a deft hand at removing ads. lol
Wed Mar 1 22:33:33 2000

Out Fan - you are absolutely right, coz Wayne G will be playing at Out on Friday night as well! It is good to see you are a Wayne G fan!
Wed Mar 1 22:38:42 2000

Is he ...oh my God yuk what is Out coming to !
Out Fan - Wed Mar 1 22:45:54 2000

This year's parade is going to be the best and most accessible. Its on the net at www.mardigras.com.au and broadcast live on Out FM 94.5 and on their website www.outfm.com.au and is also on Pay TV Foxtel and Optus & Austar hosted by Out Fm's Gillian Minnervini. How cool!
Out Fan - Wed Mar 1 22:49:08 2000

"fan" + "jeremy" + "streaks 4 days" + "Jem" = the same guy
Thu Mar 2 0:06:27 2000

call her "Miss Ross"
Thu Mar 2 0:25:00 2000

sssshhhh! hehe
Thu Mar 2 1:23:49 2000

What, has she fallen so far that less than a million will suffice this year? Well, that's everyone accounted for except Tina Turner I think. Should be a show every half an hour with all these megastars appearing.
Thu Mar 2 2:35:32 2000

Don't assume it's Diana. The Miss Ross reference could be RuPaul. Ru uses that line ("Call me, Miss Ross") in one of her songs (Back to My Roots, I think).
Thu Mar 2 6:36:13 2000

It's Bryan Adams
Thu Mar 2 7:52:08 2000

Any news yet " Inside Informer " pretty please.......I don't want to waste time in the RHI sardine can for someone I'm not interested in.
Thu Mar 2 9:04:59 2000

if you wanna watch shows, go to a "rock estedford" if you wanna dance, go to a dance party. please dont take up valuable space staring at the stage all night and not dancing. the Black Eena & her Special Girlfriends are in the Cabaret Hall, go and watch them. there great.
Coco La Chicci - Thu Mar 2 12:24:49 2000

Okay. The good news or the bad? Guess it depends on your perspective. There are no live acts, international or otherwise. Barbra Streisand was originally arriving on Friday and had agreed to sing (hard to believe I know, but true) provided everything was ship shape and up to her standards. She will not now be arriving until Sunday morning. The Xanadu story was not totally off the mark, but no go there either. Look out for Olivia in the parade VIP viewing area. Negotiations with Jocelyn Brown also came to nought. Have a great party, dance a lot, and enjoy the local talent. At least you won't have to stand in a sweaty crowd for hours waiting for some name or other.
The Phantom Insider - Thu Mar 2 13:28:52 2000

Just arrived home from Oxford Street. And the buzz on the street is definitely Savage Garden. The rumour is spreading like wild fire.
Back to you Jessica - Thu Mar 2 13:29:16 2000

The guest is John Howard singing I Feel Love
Thu Mar 2 13:30:01 2000

The Phantom has finally spoken. This little puppy is now very very sad indeed.
Thu Mar 2 13:55:32 2000

Just arrived home from London this morning. (God it feels like we live at the end of the world) anyhow, sitting 2 rows infront of me was Mr Tom Jones. Well.. I couldn't help my self and had to chat with him. Lovely man. He is in Sydney for the recording of the NRL finals series song. He confirmed with me that they have had discussion with SGLM and have worked up a dance version of "What a Man" which is currently playing on the TV. He said that if the negotiations with SGLM come through this afternoon they will he will be ONE of the guests at the party. Could mean "if the cheque clears"
Thu Mar 2 14:00:12 2000

How about Cher, Donna Summer, Jocelyn Brown, Savage Garden, Janet, Madonna, Tom Jones and Olivia Newton John singing we are the world??? Now if that's not ridiculous nothing is!!!
The Phantom Outsider - Thu Mar 2 14:11:06 2000

Phantom: Let Gary Leeson back to produce it- now that is ridiculous....lol
MsThing - Thu Mar 2 14:20:34 2000

No, you got the performers right, but they're singing We Are Family!
Thu Mar 2 14:20:53 2000

Tina Cousins is performing at 1am in the cloak room
Mr Panties - Thu Mar 2 14:33:59 2000

Fwisky has a cloak woom?
Thu Mar 2 14:35:54 2000

If it's We are Family we'd better add the Minogues in as well.
The Phantom Outsider - Thu Mar 2 14:38:35 2000

For those that have been suggesting it, Cher is playing Philadelphia, PA on Saturday night. Guess that counts her out.
Treasure - Thu Mar 2 14:45:19 2000

Q: Why is it that they do not allow Cameras at the party. I had promised photos to friends from the last Sleaze ball to find out that you can't bring them in??
Thu Mar 2 15:56:17 2000

Hm, one of the shows is Sex Bomb ... so maybe the Tom story has some substance. Shame about Barbra, not that I'm a fan or anything but hey, how often do you get an experience like that for less than $1500.
EC - Thu Mar 2 15:57:48 2000

Fancy making promises you couldn't keep. The party is a private event and who knows where the photos would end up. Imagine if someone snapped a pic of you totally trashed and on your knees in the middle of the Dome ...
Thu Mar 2 16:18:19 2000

I like the idea of being totally trashed and on my knees in the middle of the Dome.....But I do get your point! thanks.
Thu Mar 2 16:25:32 2000

The second show is indeed Sex Bomb, so I suppose there is a possibility that Tom Jones will be making a live appearance. If so, some rather key people appear to be in the dark about it. But take along a pair of well worn Calvins to toss on stage just in case.
The Phantom Insider - Thu Mar 2 17:30:46 2000

Not sure if it is true but, it was given to me by someone of great credibility .Tess tickle is the opening show!
Thu Mar 2 18:13:22 2000

Balls
Thu Mar 2 18:16:37 2000

No International Acts. Paul Capsis open & Vanessa A @ some other point.
Thu Mar 2 19:02:32 2000

It could only be to close, but I can't see it. Too already done.
Thu Mar 2 21:24:42 2000

Off topic messages about radio stations deleted.

Loved the rumour in todays Daily Terrorgraph about George Michael and Geri haliwell walking up Oxford st, but as much as I wish it ws the trashy diva and consort surely I would have had 37 queens on the phone in an hour?
KweerKid a.k.a. Captain Queer!!! (purple cape!) - Fri Mar 3 1:03:40 2000

It was actually Lance Leopard and Simone Troy. Hard to pick.
Fri Mar 3 1:19:26 2000

oohwaah ! there was some "unusual looking" guys at the Arrivals Party tonight. my friends & I played "who has the worst haircut here" we saw a Michael Bolton spiral perm number (U.S.A) a very special haircut we called "the pixie" (brisbane) a few american flag bandanas (actually worn on the head!) hmmm, I'd better stop before someone accuses me of being a bitch.
Mr Panties - Fri Mar 3 2:42:45 2000

Thank you Inside Informer, won't be squashing it out in the RHI in hope.Although Tom Jones could be an interesting show. Have a great time everyone.
Luv - Fri Mar 3 9:37:34 2000

How many timed do I have to say post your messages on one wall only?

Does anyone know the times the shows in RHI will be on ? Any updates on who will perform and at what time ? Thanks
Fri Mar 3 11:35:40 2000

what have 2day been saying???
Fri Mar 3 12:04:28 2000

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webgrrl@diversitybay.com - Fri Mar 3 14:06:37 2000

I'm hoping for a bunch of raunchy lesbian drag -kings doing "what a man, what a mighty fine man" with Tom Jones at 3 in the RHI. Have I got the time right?
fanny - Fri Mar 3 16:05:09 2000

That would be great to see Tom and the drag-kings. Pleaseeeeeeeeee inside Inside Informer is the time ( and guest ) right for 3am ? Thanks
Fri Mar 3 16:22:27 2000

Tom Jones aint coming!! Its another McMardiGras-Mime Inc. Show. The girls will be hot to trot but!
Fri Mar 3 16:31:36 2000

Well the Village People did only close the party a couple of years ago ... maybe and earlier performance?
Treasure - Fri Mar 3 17:52:41 2000

By what the cowboy described the group as atlast Saturday's concert,"a bunch of party whores", I would suspect the Village people to be on the dance floor more than the stage! Happy Mardi Gras everyone
Mark and I'm ......ready and hyperactive - Fri Mar 3 18:54:00 2000

There is more to MG than the (fundraising) party. Let MG had broadcasts from Fair Day. I think that you should be lobbying for broadcasts from other events such as The Stars Come Out or The Great Debate instead of the stupid thump thump thump dance music from the party.
Over the party. - Fri Mar 3 19:04:49 2000

Fred Nile will no doubt be at the Parade for one reason only, TO SEE IT. He hides behind the religious gimic so that he can be there and still hold face.. He watches with eyes wide open........
Fri Mar 3 20:39:18 2000

Sorry to burst your bubble darlgin, but Fred Nile leaves as soon as the parade starts.
Fri Mar 3 22:47:17 2000

Just in case I don't get another chance before the parade and pary, have a great night all, especially TW, Nat, Mark and I'm ..., F********, Mr Panties et al. Hope everyone gets to dance to all their favourites. I Ttink I'll wear my orange camouflage pants (must have been designed for the Martian desert) to the party and my Cyberdog battery operated t-shirt (again, sigh) to Ice Nat. If I change my mind I'll let you know in my pre-recovery state.
EC - Sat Mar 4 0:30:57 2000

thank you EC : ) I wish you and all the other pinkboard kids a fabulous Mardi Gras ! my mission for the night: to steal Bob Downs ciggies in the ViP bar and make it 3 parties in a row. btw.. be sure to take advantage of the space behind the red velvet curtains covering the entire wall of Dome. you can take your new special friend there for some "privacy"
Mr Panties - Sat Mar 4 0:57:57 2000

shania twain is confirmed to appear at mardi gras party.
Sat Mar 4 0:59:36 2000

that don't impress me much
Sat Mar 4 2:01:29 2000

Only 2 years ago, I stood opposite Fred Nile as he and his religious nutters screamed and gazed in awe at the parade. He watched to the very end. There were about 10 of them working in shifts on Liverpool Street, holding up banners and screaming religious crap about Adam and some bitch. As they lost there vocal chords they could be seen resting up against the barrier just watching and pointing out aspects to each other.
Fred in deNile - Sat Mar 4 8:37:55 2000

MG is just seen as a freak show. When will people realise that the people who turn out to see the parade are not our friends, they are just there to gawk.
Sat Mar 4 9:01:45 2000

Hope I hear "You're Not Alone" by Olive tonite.
Sat Mar 4 9:05:14 2000

To Sydney, have a great Mardi Gras. To New Orleans, have a great Mardi Gras. To Miami, have a great Winter Party.
Party planet - Sat Mar 4 9:12:47 2000

Thanks EC. I hope you and everyone else have the best weekend of your lives.
TW - Sat Mar 4 9:36:38 2000

I'll look out for the Orange pants EC, and if you see a mirror ball necklace, come and say hello. Take care all, and have a big, fun weekend.
Mark and I'm .... - Sat Mar 4 10:09:22 2000

There are going to be alot of undercover cop activity at all the recoveries this year (dance party drug deaths and churches homophobia, and the olympics being reasons why). Venues don't want to get closed down just because some selfish person wanted to stuff everything up for the rest of us.
Sat Mar 4 11:27:55 2000

F*ck I love cuming home to log onto this hysterical site I always find myself laughing at the humour et al. Thanks to Panther for supplying the facility and to the various contributors yahoo( no not dot com). I hope everyone this weekend has a cool time. Safe, and enjoyable heaps of kind thoughts to all. (if there was a heart shaped thing in my keyboard I'd send it) bye
BM - Sat Mar 4 16:00:45 2000

My friends and I have been taking bets on how many queens will not make it through the weekend through self-infliction or otherwise.
Can't wait to see the result - Sat Mar 4 16:55:24 2000

Having realised, somewhat late, that the hideous DJ at harbour Party was Kate Monroe, I want to put forward a petition to ban her from playing a track at any gay dance party from now on in. Never have I been more furious on a dance floor than I was Sunday night. The music was a combination of elevator and lounge music. Thank god for the DJ that followed at least we had 2 hours of dance music. Happy Mardi Gras to everyone! Kate get a clue!
Sat Mar 4 17:20:39 2000

The DJ afterwards was Baby Bear. I always go to the HB with low expectations muscically, and just be social and stand in awe of the good looks and the view. But thank God for Baby Bear - HB organiser and party saviour!
Baby Bear Fan - would you like a VB Dave? - Sat Mar 4 18:16:10 2000

I take for granted being an out 30 yo guy. My deepest repect goes to those who marched in the first ever "Mardi Gras" parade in the 70s. A march for basic rights, and to let people know that gays and lesbians exist. I doubt your minds were on the best costume, the best DJ, the latest artist, or the CD quality. Just equality. For us all. Thankyou to those who marched before me, whoever, and whereever you are.
OutandProud - Sat Mar 4 22:58:40 2000

i live in the bush 50K from the nearest town - just driven 25K back from friends on dirt roads afer watching the parade live on satellite Tv - fantastic parade - realised that i'm over being "over it" - next year I'll be in Sydney - next year i'll be IN the parade (with the leather blokes) - see you on the dance floor - TopoftheTweed @ http://profiles.gay.com/scripts/viewprofile?for=TopT - hope you all had a fantastic night .......
top of the tweed - Sun Mar 5 0:43:56 2000

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