Pinkboard: Mardi Gras Party 2005 Graffiti Wall 2

DJs have been announced. Rumours of shows are starting to spread. The season is about to launch. Ticket prices are go up soon (11th Feb).

All this is saying Mardi Gras is fast approaching. All this is saying excitement is mounting. All this is saying is better start sewing or shopping for something to wear.

So have you slept with someone who knows the hairdresser of the bodyguard of someone famous who is definitely performing a duet with Cher at the party? If so, then let us all know here as soon as you can. (Pinkboard can neither confirm nor deny any rumours that appear on these pages until 6th March.)

Otherwise see you under the mirror ball on Saturday 5th March.

This wall is for the Party. Please discuss the Mardi Gras Festival (including Launch, Fair Day and Parade) on the Festival Wall.

ITS ABOUT ME ME ME ME !!!!
It really is all about me - Tue 1 Feb 2005 22:45:14

Description:
Mardi Gras really need no introduction, The annual celebration of gay & lesbian culture has been going since the innaugrial march for gay rights in 1978 & at the core of the modern festival is the infamous parade leading to the ultimate dance party with over 22,000 people dancing the night away at The Horden, RHI Stage 11 & the Dome catering for all musical tastes of which are presented here on the Oxford Street Mardi Gras 2005 CD.

Track Listing:

Disk 1

1. Dannii Minogue Versus Flower Power - You Wont Forget About Me
2. Vandalism - Boys & Girls
3. Mirebeau - Back From Outta Space
4. Stonebridge - Put Em High
5. Inaya Day - Nasty Girl
6. Mylo - Drop The Pressure
7. Spankox - To The Club
8. Moonbotica - We 1 2 Rock
9. Mary Kiani - Say It With The Music
10. Solitaire - I'm Thinking Of You (Baby)
11. Red Carpet - Alright
12. 4 Strings - Let It Rain
13. Tiesto - Just Be
14. Commander Tom - Attention
15. Jx - Restless
16. A Studio Featuring Polina - Sos
17. Christopher Lawrence - Freefall
18. Ron Van Den Beuken - Endless

Disk 2
1. Funky G Featuring Shauna Jensen - Everytime (Almighty Anthem Mix)
2. Mr Timothy Feat Inaya Day - I Am Tha 1 (T Funk Remix)
3. Nathan G Presents Lucky Charm Featuring Towera Smith - How Deep Is Your Love (Groovehunter Vocal Stormer)
4. Kiss The Funk Featuring Sandy B - Back Together (Kft Main Mix)
5. Despina Vandi - Opa Opa (Armand Van Helden Club Mix)
6. Sucker Dj's - Lotta Lovin' (Paradise Soul Remix)
7. Guy Delicious - Iko Iko (Mutiny's Love Machine Dub)
8. Slinkee Minx - Summer Rain (Zander Club Mix)
9. Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme (Victor Calderone Vocal Mix)
10. Flexy - Mamasita (Extended Mix)
11. Mark James - Is That A Pistol? (Sgt. Slick Remix)
12. Michal Nicolas - Smalltown Boy (Paul Goodyear & Jayson Leahy Mix
- Tue 1 Feb 2005 23:59:14

countdownboy - Tue 1 Feb 2005 23:59:18

There are 32 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 32 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 32 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 32 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 32 Days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - Wed 2 Feb 2005 00:01:28

I believe he was on the previous wall at seven minutes past midnight...
Adamx - Wed 2 Feb 2005 00:04:08

I think I like the variety of DJ's on offer for the party, and will have much fun on our wanderings. But I reckon I'll be hanging out in Stage 11 mostly for Sveta and Feisty, with some stickybeaking in on Mr 4Strings and his mega-set and for Hordern lights and atmosphere. Mr Blomfield will be a tired boy, though. I haven't partied before in the Fox and Cocks or Hounds and Lion or whatever it's called.

Shall we post track requests on the off chance that sets have not yet been finalised? In which case, I like that one "You bring light in", because it always makes me feel happy.
Evil Twin - Wed 2 Feb 2005 01:05:07

I was recently working on compiling the first mixed CD for Stonewall in association with Central Station. It was due out in time for Mardi Gras. However half way through the process it got stalled and postponed. Why? Well I guess it was so that Central could release their own Mardi Gras themed CD without any competition.

Compilation politics! Who da thunk it?
www.lukeleal.com - Wed 2 Feb 2005 09:46:54

That track is originally by Underworld (Two months off?) and I remember it being played by Neal Crawford at Inquisition at Stage 11 last year. Love it also and I really hope someone plays it at Mardi Gras.
- Wed 2 Feb 2005 10:01:00

(Oh, and there are a suspiciously large number of Tinted/Bang On/Central tracks on there!)
Trance Trance Trance - Wed 2 Feb 2005 10:38:58

Will she be there on the night?
- Wed 2 Feb 2005 12:27:53

In answer to this question - some people have commented that they never know what to expect from the sets I play. This is because I usually take a different approach to each event, and like to try something new each time to keep the audience interested. At the moment, I am really attracted to the electro/industrial tribal sound - and this seems to be sticking.

As you will find in any large city, there are different scenes in Brisbane. Neroli is a Wickham/Fluffy DJ - whereas I am in the process of creating my own night with different music and a different audience to what the commercial venues offer. This should give you some idea of how to compare us as DJs - but I'd be really interested to know what you actually think!
Kylie Rose - Wed 2 Feb 2005 12:29:30

The artwork on the Sanity site has the NMG logo with the "New" replaced by "2005", but says it's not the actual art work.

Bit strange...
CeeJay - Wed 2 Feb 2005 13:32:14

Well anyone would realize it makes financial and communnity sense for Central Station to focus their energies on a Mardi Gras CD. I remember once that Mr Leal was the poster boy for Mardi Gras when his cd came out. Step aside Luke and let Mardi Gras shine! By releasing a CD at festival time Stonewall are just cashing in on the season, Mardi Gras IS the season. Buck up kid! Your cd will see the light of day oneday- unless its been canned completely because of your latest post, which, in the opinon of this poster, appears to be sour grapes. Compilation politics, no. Pragmatic business yes.
Congrats Mardi Gras for getting together in time. So is it mixed by any one local? Or is it another Paul Goodyear studio edit? Good to see Mardi Gras opening up the local contributors (5 or 6 - a new record!) and actually having at least one gay artist on a Gay & Lesbian cd. Congrats!
Fingers crossed that Dannii can't make it - its all about Kylie anyway! Heres hoping Luke gets some action. It aint been a great start to 2005 for him poor lad.
cd queenie - Wed 2 Feb 2005 13:50:36

Paul Goodyear *IS* a local DJ. In my opinion, I think he's Sydney's best.
- Wed 2 Feb 2005 14:00:37

Oh, FFS! Honestly, does it really matter? This discussion has been brought up so many times! Paul might not be gay, but he is a gay institution. He's regularly refuses to play at straight venues and straight events because he simply prefers the gay ones. He's provided a massive influence in our community and our music styles. That's a lot more than what some of our gay and lesbian DJs can claim.
- Wed 2 Feb 2005 15:07:03

Are you sure Central Station isn't doing exactly that?

Why is it called "Oxford Street Mardi Gras"?
- Wed 2 Feb 2005 15:07:06

i think Paul is so good he deserves to be called...

PAUL GODYEAH!!!
- Wed 2 Feb 2005 15:45:12

Thanks for the highly facetious post 'queenie' but your fingers have leapt to the keyboard a little to quickly. The CD in question has nothing to do with Mardi Gras the organisation and is not official. Gone are the days when Mr Cobden would come crashing down like gods thunder on anyone daring to cash in on the Mardi Gras name! Now anyone can (and does) take advantage of the blood, sweat & sequins we've all poured into the name. (A Melbourne Joy FM cd this time last year did the same thing) The Stonewall disc had a planned release date round MG time, it wasn't abducting the Mardi Gras name.

I have no probs with MG - a quick glance at my home page and you'll see a promotional graphic for the festival, which is linked to their web page. I'm PROUD of my association with Mardi Gras, I'm not going to let one disagreement ruin that. I was more amused by the CD situation than pissed off (hence the smiley face). So my grapes are sweet and plump thank yew very much!
www.lukeleal.com - Wed 2 Feb 2005 16:01:50

Neroli also recently played in Adelaide for Feast Festival's Taboo Party with Matt Steer and was very well received.

As for Les Smith, what can I say, he is also a regular and mainstay of TF parties, knows how to read the crowd and keeps the floor packed and pumping all night

congrats to all the DJ's selected for MG05

cheers!
- Wed 2 Feb 2005 16:02:13

Was last years CD produced by Melbourne's JOY Radio any different?

As NMG were't not in a position to produce a CD Compilation previously, others have stepped in and filled the void

cheers!
- Wed 2 Feb 2005 16:06:55

I am on your side anyway ..... Why is Central putting out a CD anyway? Are they going to donate any profits to NMG? I like the CD's that have been done in the past but they have had decent level of community input ( ie GAY DJ's)

Last time i checked Central are not to gay friendly..... One stop is a different story but thats a whole different conversation for another board.
Ryan Murphy - Wed 2 Feb 2005 23:12:50

oooh I loved that one
play it at 3am when I'm sitting with my honey!
Bgrrl - Wed 2 Feb 2005 23:21:06

There are 31 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 31 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 31 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 31 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 31 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 31 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 31 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 31 Days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - Thu 3 Feb 2005 00:02:19

In the Dome!
- Thu 3 Feb 2005 10:53:48

"In the Dome! "

...well said!
- Thu 3 Feb 2005 11:23:58

Oh, and I also think Central Station are quite gay-friendly. Always have been to me and, for one thing, they have CD singles galore and even a wee bit of eye candy behind the counter. I actually find all the hard house on the monitors and the 17 year-old DJs with their bored-looking girlfriends on the "girlfriend seats" at One Stop a tad bit intimidating. (Oh, and no CDs - bleaugh!) Just my $0.02 on that subject.
Trance Trance Trance - Thu 3 Feb 2005 11:30:14

Ryan Murphy - Thu 3 Feb 2005 12:25:16

Back on topic: If the dome is to become funky house, and dirty & tribal is moving to that other bit, where will all the bears and leather men be? In their traditional spot in the dome, or following the sexy music to a newer venue???
sneakslave - Thu 3 Feb 2005 13:02:18

Groupie alert. Groupie alert.
- Thu 3 Feb 2005 13:45:29

(from Nick Holder - No More Dating DJs)
- Thu 3 Feb 2005 13:54:48

Hey DJ Mole, carry my record box

Hey DJ Mole, go get me a drink

Hey DJ Mole, put this record in its cover for me

Hey DJ Mole, grab my torch for me

Hey DJ Mole, Dont touch my headphones !!!

Hey DJ Mole, go find me a pill

Hey DJ Mole, see that boy over there ? Bring him over here.

Hey DJ Mole, That guys cute , Go get him for me.

Hey DJ Mole, Hail me a cab

This list goes on.... So folks, I'm still looking for my DJ Mole for Mardi Gras night. Any takers ??
MG DJ - Thu 3 Feb 2005 14:11:31

I believe the correct term is "Box Bitch". lol
- Thu 3 Feb 2005 14:37:02

ME! ME! ME!
LUS - Thu 3 Feb 2005 14:55:57

"Don't touch my laptop!"

But I do think the whole "Moll" terminology is a bit derogatory. I think I would prefer the term "Sweetie". As in...

"Hey Sweetie, Don't touch my laptop!"
Concerned Citizen - Thu 3 Feb 2005 15:37:39

"DJ Mole" is just a more contemporary term of "DJ Groupie". I have a number of friends who happily refer to themselves as my DJ Moles.
FOS - Thu 3 Feb 2005 15:53:14

I doubt Mandy Rollins or Feisty would call any of their DJ Luvvies "Molls".

Prepared to be corrected on that one, though(!)
Concerned Citizen for Feminist DJ Luvvies - Thu 3 Feb 2005 16:12:53

The Mama bears will be in the Rhi with Goldie locks. The daddy bears will be in stage eleven, and the boy bears will be dancing in the breaks area. Where the pig bears will no doubt follow in the early morning.
- Thu 3 Feb 2005 16:13:16

Why is it "Moll" and not "Mole" ? I've always called it Mole. I don't care what Mandy Rollins or Feisty opt to call their groupies. Nor do I find it derogatory specifically to women in the slightest. It's a comical term used in a friendly manner. There's honestly no need to be so damn politically correct.
SMC,S - have another cone, darl - Thu 3 Feb 2005 16:21:25

moll n. Colloq. 1. the girlfriend or mistress of a gangster, thief, etc. 2. see tart (defs 3 and 4) 3. see prostitute 4. the girlfriend of a surfie, bikie, etc
[Short for Molly, var. of Mary]

It was certainly derogatory when/were I grew up, but I guess words mean what we chose them to mean...
CeeJay - Thu 3 Feb 2005 17:26:54

Its a DJ Mole .... M.O.L.E , not M.O.L.L

The term is used to describe the paralell drawn between the animal called a mole who like a beaver or a gopher is known as an animal that runs around collecting and doing things versus a person who runs around doing things (for a DJ) - Hence the term DJ MOLE.

M.O.L.L doesnt apply here. I thought the spelling of M.O.L.E made it obvious.

I really didnt think I had to explain it , but hey some people clearly aren't that bright
- Thu 3 Feb 2005 17:35:06

Why would a DJ want one of those when they have perfectly good PinkBoard posters to do that for them? :-P
Mrs Malaprop - Thu 3 Feb 2005 18:17:37

Not sure what is happening with seating for Mardi Gras

But........ I can tell you that NMG have told PWLHA and BGF they cannot run their usual concessions/bucket drops for the Launch and Fair Day so who knows what they have decided about the Seating for the Parade.

Just when you thought NMG were getting their act together they lock out these 2 and possibly more fantastic community Charities !

So NMG whats the story ? and if true
You had better back down or face the backlash - Thu 3 Feb 2005 19:53:01

a rider is the package that a performer gets with the gig in addition to set fee, accomodation, transport (if they even get these things)

it usually is an esky of drinks at reasonable sized events

dj moles need to also be able to:

-unashamedly love their dj or 'host'
-let a dj know they suck without saying so,
-boost an inflated ego,
-source orange juice to prevent k holes
-source k to resume the attempt to return to a k hole
-deal with annoying requests
-fend off star f#%kers (well, unwanted ones)
-have at least 5 pairs of sunglasses on call, or the strangth to remove them from a punter

and it is M>O>L>E> in my family. like many dance culture words, it may or may not relate to its official meaning, but who cares, meaning is irrelevant when something sounds good (enter our era of culture incl music).

meaning is purely up to the receiver of any message, and is not a liberty those in the creation side of things can have anymore.

ps - love the bear to space breakdown...
- Thu 3 Feb 2005 21:18:05

i soooooo asked for her last year. yay!
nameless punter - Thu 3 Feb 2005 22:07:47

There are ONLY 30 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are ONLY 30 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are ONLY 30 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are ONLY 30 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are ONLY 30 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are ONLY 30 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are ONLY 30 Days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - 30 days have september april june and november... but now there's only 30 days to Mardi Gras !! - Fri 4 Feb 2005 00:06:10

Some of us will be doing laps at 3am in training for Inq13
- Fri 4 Feb 2005 02:27:34

it usually is an esky of drinks at reasonable sized events

aka DJ 'name' plus 1
as in the plus 1 does all the running about and pampering
much better than party producers dealing with DJ 'name' tanties
Bgrrl - Fri 4 Feb 2005 02:29:02

Yes you are paranoid.
- Fri 4 Feb 2005 12:52:23

I have concerns about the presence of sniffer dogs at Luna Park.

I was there for an unrelated event the same night as a dance event was on at Luna Park in December and there were dogs everywhere.
- Fri 4 Feb 2005 12:53:27

its just a risk u have to take... u kinda dont wanna not go with stuff. you would have to be pretty unlucky to be busted. my advice is use yr head stay in the middle of a pack and steer clear of the puppies.
- Fri 4 Feb 2005 14:08:02

in realation to security all they do is check bags, they may ask u to empty yr pockets
- Fri 4 Feb 2005 14:09:57

you rule - that was a great giggle
- Fri 4 Feb 2005 15:07:58

i mean rhythm,
Ryan Murphy - Fri 4 Feb 2005 16:43:10

"bag slag"
- Fri 4 Feb 2005 16:48:43

Whats even more funny is that nobody picked up my mistake. I listed 32 days to go on Tuesday & Wednesday this week. Oops !!

There are 28 days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 28 days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 28 days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 28 days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - back to maths skool - Sat 5 Feb 2005 00:05:48

Oh, I hope so. That girl's career needs a good kick up the arse!
Trance Trance Trance - Peace, love and hair grease! - Sat 5 Feb 2005 16:18:49

NMG needs to make money out of Launch. Cash flow is always tight at this stage. If you ban BYO you've got a captive market and, in theory,you can charge what you like. But there's really no excuse for the queueing. You pitch your service delivery against anticipated attendance. Long bar queues detract from the party atmosphere, make people cranky and cut into your profit - if people can't get to the bar easily, turnover slows.
- Sat 5 Feb 2005 17:00:56

Panther - Sat 5 Feb 2005 20:24:33

There are 27 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 27 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 27 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 27 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 27 Days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - Sun 6 Feb 2005 00:10:29

I'm guessing Village People for 2am show in RHI - though might be too busy having a wicked time in the Dome with funky house to go and check em out.....
- Sun 6 Feb 2005 02:06:32

these days it is either Manacle or Colombian for recovery, though sure Shift and Arq and others will be happening too...
- Sun 6 Feb 2005 12:13:00

Wow! People are so promt in coming down these days!
- Mon 7 Feb 2005 06:12:59

There are 26 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 26 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 26 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 26 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 26 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 26 Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 26 Days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - Mon 7 Feb 2005 08:20:37

25 Days to Mardi Gras !!!
countdownboy - back to basics - Tue 8 Feb 2005 00:29:10

Make of that what you will!

Also hear they have secured a massive name for the RHI, but it would be wrong to leek that JUST yet!
- Tue 8 Feb 2005 10:53:31

ryan murphy - Tue 8 Feb 2005 13:31:47

Last I heard they were having disscussions regarding it with fox and a team, but would really like to know the outcome!

It's not a Party if the sound is to be muffled!!
Need my ears buzzing =^.^= - Tue 8 Feb 2005 14:17:29

Ryan, I think you may be in luck - I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I’ve heard the middle show actually has more than one big name and that everyone is being given glowsticks on their way into the party…

Guy Sebastian is going to sing a funky, dance version of “Climb Every Mountain” - the song he recently sang at a charity concert for the Tsunami victims. Part of the way through it will smoothly transition into “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves” with Paulini and Cosima coming onstage to join Guy. During the second chorus four of the Dykes on Bikes will ride up through the middle of the RHI (kinda like Deborah Cox did) and all the others will ride onstage on tricycles. There will be some pyrotechnics at the end of the song and it’s going to look like the show’s over.

One of the pyrotechnics will look like it’s malfunctioned and after a big explosion Marcia & Deni Hines will appear from a trapdoor under the stage and they’ll all sing “We Are The World.” Halfway through, Shannon Noll will come on and everyone in the audience will be able to throw their glowsticks at him. (Because not everyone can fit in the RHI, Shannon will be appearing in each of the dedicated dance spaces afterwards so those that missed out will definitely get a chance. Extra glowsticks will be available from the Drug Rovers and the cloakroom)

Again, it will look like the show’s finished and the RHI will be plunged into darkness. Sirens will go off and a huge searchlight will point directly up into the rafters to reveal Madonna suspended by a single rope performing all those flexible yoga moves she loves so much while singing “Do It With Madonna.” She’ll then be lowered into the middle of the audience where she’ll have to fight her way through all her fans to make it to the stage. This will be filmed for her new reality TV show “Don’t You F****** Know Who I Am?!” If at any point she calls for help from her bodyguards, she has to sing a duet with David Hasselhoff to be released as a Charity Xmas single.

Once she makes it to the stage, Dannii, Kylie, Cher, Celine and Bette Midler will all take turns sitting on her face while Madonna tries to guess their weight and they all sing “The Macarena.” If she guesses incorrectly, she has to send her kids to stay with Michael Jackson for the weekend.

Everyone will come back onstage to sing “For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow” and when all the applause has died down Janet Jackson will run on and flash the breast we haven’t seen yet.

That’s all I’ve heard so far. I have absolutely no idea what they’ll do for the second half of the show though.
Dan Murphy - (danmurphy.blogspot.com) - Tue 8 Feb 2005 14:21:47
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No Donna Summer?
- Tue 8 Feb 2005 14:36:51

I wonder what Jimmy Barnes is doing in march... oh the memories..
- Tue 8 Feb 2005 14:53:12

Dan Murphy - (danmurphy.blogspot.com) - Tue 8 Feb 2005 15:01:10

Fab!
- Tue 8 Feb 2005 15:06:29

my love for you hit the mirror balls and exploded across the dancefloor
- Tue 8 Feb 2005 15:30:42

Sammy D - Tue 8 Feb 2005 18:27:52

- Tue 8 Feb 2005 19:48:20

WOW !! What an achievement that will be given Mel's (of Mel & Kim) recent death oh like 15 years ago !!
She Died She Died , She Lied She Lied !! - Tue 8 Feb 2005 20:39:14

Truly amazing as Mel (or was it Kim?) died a few years back... I knew New Mardi Gras was good but not quite that good sweetie lol
- Tue 8 Feb 2005 20:42:22

I'd consider it normal really as a pose to oversized muscles, hands in the air and no rhythm.
- Wed 9 Feb 2005 10:05:42

There are 2 Dozen Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 2 Dozen Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 2 Dozen Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 2 Dozen Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 2 Dozen Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 2 Dozen Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 2 Dozen Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are 2 Dozen Days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - Wed 9 Feb 2005 10:38:54

I've been told the international guest was a one hit wonder and I reckon half of you will wet your panties, the other half will walk out in disgust. Personally I'm gonna wet my panties when she hits the stage. I can't wait.
Margeaux - Wed 9 Feb 2005 11:04:59

Well, its only "2 Dozen days" to the party and still no official statement from NMG on what actual actions will be implemented to resolve the sound isssues (volume not loud enough) in the RHI.

Its great they have set up a committee to investigate the problem. But will tyhat committee have power to make change? What we need is a solution, and action to put it in place.

I would suggest that anyone who is concerned that the volume level in the RHI will be similar to the last two parties (so low you could talk over it) emails NMG immediately and asks for some kind of statement on what actual actions or changes will be put in place.

A committee is nice, but its only step 1 to getting results. From what Ive read on here there seems to be a track record of NMG or various outsourced companies ignoring what some committee's have to say. We cant risk letting this happen on this issue.

This will make or break the party, we need music loud enough to dance to in the RHI and we must do everything we can to ensure that that happens.

Please if this concerns you, email NMG today and ask them whats happening, and when they will commit to, and provide details, of what actions and changes will be made.

I was going to copy the email addres to email NMG here for everyone but alas it seems I cant get to the website thismorning, Im sure it will be working again later, or that someone else can post it here for us all.

Please understand my intent is not a negative post. Im trying to mobilise community support to get something positive done for everyone who is dancing in the RHI.

I think this is way too important to simply trust "its ok we're working on it" as an answer.
Love you all - Wed 9 Feb 2005 11:45:30

Mark
mark - Wed 9 Feb 2005 12:16:54

Heard the Red Light Disco boys last week and they'll go down a storm at Mardi Gras.Looking forward to them very much.
- Tue 8 Feb 2005 12:46:56
Excellent! Ill be there with you guys! It sounds like the hip swinging action will be in the breaks area, the hands in the air in the retro, the "shhh, im trying to hear the music" in the rhi, 3rd degree Gurns in the horden and watch your step in stage 11. A full body workout!
Is breaks this years retro?
- Wed 9 Feb 2005 12:55:10

I can only speak on my own behalf but, at this stage, no changes have been implimented to any designs based on initial recommendations of the Committee to look into the sound you mention. If you wish to know more, please email the Party Working Group or its sponsor, the Treasurer.

Can't comment any more without this message being deleted as breaching confidentiality.
Noisy Gypsy - Wed 9 Feb 2005 13:37:22

Sheena Easton?
Evil Twin - Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:03:07

Thanks for your response ..as I feared, this is still well up shit creek. I hope a dozen or so people phone or at least email Mardi Gras on this issue. A few people have already stated on here that they wont buy a ticket until they know this is fixed, its a shame we have to fight so hard to fix something thats so blatantly wrong.
Love you all - Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:08:26

http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Law-strikes-low-blow/2005/02/09/1107890256331.html

:P
- Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:12:26

Bring back the Nolan Sisters I say!
- Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:34:11

This is pathatic!! How can they consciously throw a party with 1 of the main room substanded?

I am really F@#$ed off now!!

RHI needs to be fixed!
Stop trying to cut costs mardi gras! - Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:34:33

Please, "cost cutting" ? Mardi Gras are trying to get something going resolved on this issue. In addition, this years dj line up is the most diverse ever. There are extra halls too.
Why not volunteer for a while and see if you can help at all. Channel those "F@#$ed off" energies into something constructive. Perhaps build some props for one of the halls? Even the RHI? Its a community party after all love, not a grudge match!
Here's to a great party! Happy Mardi Gras!
xxx - Wed 9 Feb 2005 18:21:59

i agree,but you really should check your spelling love!
what are words worth? - Wed 9 Feb 2005 19:49:44

but that's not all....there's much more...
- Wed 9 Feb 2005 21:25:38
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Bonnie Tyler?????
- Wed 9 Feb 2005 23:47:07

http://www.shock.com.au/releases/info.asp?release_ID=128071

So, when is Two Tribes? Sydney: Sat 5th March
the plot thickens - Thu 10 Feb 2005 00:10:25

As for Cher my answer is: if not, then why the hell not? She owes us Big Time for resurrecting her career.

It's about time these divas started taking care of home with a little more grace. If Kylie can do it then so can Cher and Madonna etc. They shouldn't have to be paid to do it they should want to do it for their special gay audience and the cachet and the *lerve*. Just ask Kylie or Chaka Kahn what the greatest moment of their onstage career has been and they will answer "Mardi Gras". Probably Jimmy Somerville too.

The best Madonna could do was an "exclusive" video back in '95 or '96. Exclusive to us and few hundred other nightclub events around the world I reckon. What's with that, Madge?

Cher should be beating down the door in Petersham begging for a spot on the bill. Rather than her tour promoters doing categorical denials as if to say "go suck eggs".

I'll see her at the Ent Cent anyway but she should damn well be in the RHI at 3am as well!

And I'm sure she will be!
Trance Trance Trance - Thu 10 Feb 2005 00:17:14

Evil Twin - Thu 10 Feb 2005 00:36:38

Indulgence IS coming up on evening of sunday after MG. more info to come ...
MK - Thu 10 Feb 2005 01:02:06

Bonnie Tyler?!! You gotta be kidding right? lol
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 02:35:04

There are ONLY 23 Days to Mardi Gras !!

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countdownboy - Thu 10 Feb 2005 08:44:31

is this a sign that there will be a performace at the party that TV1 are paying big bucks to ba associated with????
I wonder - Thu 10 Feb 2005 10:48:04

Hmmm...
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 11:31:59

OK - Nicky French covered Total Eclipse. Nicky who you should ask? She's the faceless voice on any number of Almight remixes. If it's Nicky French, it might as well be Nicky Webster.
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 11:53:32

Well AIR SUPPLY did a version - lol - they'd be GREAT for 3am at Mardi Gras hehe and of course one-hit wonder Nikki French did a dance version circa '94. I will literally roll on the floor in hysterics if it's Nikki French. All these twinks waiting breathless with excitment before the show;

"Is it Cher? Is It Bette Midler? Is it Kylie?"

"No...it's Nikki French."

"Who?"
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 12:05:23

Love & Other Bruises you know.
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 12:10:18

Didn't Nicki French also put out a version of it sometime during the mid 90's???
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 12:26:39

And I need you now tonight
And I need you more than ever
And if you'll only hold me tight
We'll be holding on forever
And we'll only be making it right
'Cause we'll never be wrong together"

Nicki French's version came out in 1995.
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 12:31:09

In party news, Mardi Gras confirmed this week what SSO revealed back in January: Tina Arena will perform at this year’s party, along with former Eurovision Song Contestant Nicki French.

French is best known for her 1995 Number One dance version of Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse Of The Heart. According to Mardi Gras, more big names will be announced closer to the event.

How underwhelming :-\
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 13:43:31

Evil Twin - oh come on! you all wanted to say that! - Thu 10 Feb 2005 13:58:24

if this is true its bringing me down already
better make for elsewhere when the show arrives

matter of fact i find shows can be a real disruption to the rythm of the night

the only good one recently was the russian dude -sleaze 03
who cares bout da shows-just party on dude - Thu 10 Feb 2005 14:17:49

I can't wait for the party
three weeks today and i'm heading to sydney!!! - Thu 10 Feb 2005 16:11:25

there's always a bright side!!! - Thu 10 Feb 2005 16:16:54

Too true! I gave up on shows after the Ian Roberts debarcle. He is still embarrassed about that! Show are just a lil' distraction, but fun and light.
Ill be too busy bustin moves of my own to watch a show! djs Fiesty, sveta & Butts. Im happy!
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 16:52:53

http://www.adultclassified.com/washington_dc_escorts_nikkifrench.html

:P

..gotta love google
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 17:39:42

It's going to be difficult deciding where to be on the night ... I think it's shaping up to be a great party!
GD - Thu 10 Feb 2005 18:22:40

So NOT true. Neither Tina nor Nicki are booked to do shows.
Paul Diamondo - Thu 10 Feb 2005 20:07:37
Pinkboard is unable to verify this statement.

Wait and see.

Shows schmows - best shows I remember were Dykes on Bikes one year when they came out in convertible cars and their bikes / and that awesome show was it Sleaze ? or NMG with the guy from Cirque de Soleil flying through the air - now that was awesome . In my and my pills opinion !
T. - Thu 10 Feb 2005 20:22:48

Luckily I hooked up with the newsagent's daughter before long
mk - Thu 10 Feb 2005 20:45:03

The Rhythm of the night ? By Corona
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 20:49:16

...but according to the press release from MG's official site...
http://www.mardigras.org.au/Media/MediaReleases/media_release_09_feb_2005_partyperformers.aspx

The plot thickens once again.
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 21:40:06

Retro Retro Retro - Thu 10 Feb 2005 21:43:57

Fast forward to MG (or was it Sleaze?) a couple of years ago. All she did was stand on stage in the RHI next to a piano and mime/sing "Symphony Of Life" then disappear down below the stage. Very underwhelming. Huge stage, tiny Tina.

I hope she has some hunky male dancers this time.
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 23:45:08

The plot thickens once again.
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 21:40:06

"Gay icons Tina Arena and Nicki French will spearhead a superstar line-up at this year's Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party."

That's about the funniest sentence I've heard for a while!
- Thu 10 Feb 2005 23:45:36

Maybe Tina Arena and Casey Donovan duetting on Symphony of Life in the RHI or a tribal remix of Chains in City Live.

Go Tina.
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 06:29:54

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countdownboy - Fri 11 Feb 2005 07:59:41

Do you prefer having the sound 'all around you' when on the floor of a dance space or coming from the DJ region only? i.e. speakers front and rear or just left & right of DJ?

Do you basically stay in the same general region on a dance floor throughout a party or move to many different spots?

Thanks for any input.
Noisy Gypsy - Fri 11 Feb 2005 09:49:57

-All around me please!

Do you basically stay in the same general region on a dance floor throughout a party or move to many different spots?

-Plenty of wandering with a general meeting space where we return to throughout the night.
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 10:40:23

Hi Noisy,

Definatley no question needed, sound should be all around. Sound at the front may work for the straight parties, who are fixed upon staring at the front. But for our parties, as everyones is moving around, the sound also needs to follow this.

Maybe I'm the only one who may feel like this, but I doubt it!
Big Party!! Needs the music to make you fuzzy!!! - Fri 11 Feb 2005 10:51:12

All around baby! Above, below, up, down and through. With my short attention span I move around quite a bit and like the music to be the same volume wherever I go. Nothing worse than finding a great spot to dance but you can’t hear the music properly. Or standing up the front being blasted to smithereens because it’s so loud.
Dan Murphy - (danmurphy.blogspot.com) - Fri 11 Feb 2005 10:58:06

It's a cultural tradition.

"Has anyone heard Nicki French's new single 'I Surrender'?"

I haven't heard of Nikki French.
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 11:13:23

Myself and most gay boys I observe are often roaming around from one part of the dance floor to the next.

Dance music requires sound on all sides, you need the full body experience to be taken away on your journey. Every decent nightclub in the world has sound on 4 sides its not rocket science.

We dont go to the party to mindlessly stare at some famous dj and bop along in our own little world.

Its a gay community party, we go to dance with eachother.

We face eachother (ie face all directions randomly all night) and we smile at eachother while totally off our faces

Music (especially trance) MUST be from all sides.
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 11:22:41

Noisy Gypsy - Fri 11 Feb 2005 11:29:46

At the MG party Im going to be moving around a lot so everyone can see my t shirt that says "Im going to toybox so I dont care how crap the sound is here, nyer ni nyer ni nyer nyer nyer!".

;-=)
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 11:45:43

What are you smoking? Tina isnt our community. Our Drag queens are. And theyre a lot cheaper too ..why do we need some famous str8 person to make us all squeal like girls?

Our party
Our performers
Our fun
Our community

We really need to get over the need to validate ourselves with some level of famous outsider at our parties. And to be honest I think record companies should be paying us to launch or re launch the careers of people not the other way round.

Doesnt matter if its Madonna or Kylie or Tina or Jimmy Barnes, if your going to use the "support our community" line I think your missing the point.

Is either Tina Arena or Nikki French a lesbian?
Carpet Court - Fri 11 Feb 2005 11:55:07

As for Nicki French - I though that the issue was that she was a nobody and not that she was straight. For god's sake, Kylie's straight!
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 12:10:27

If you do not feel the same about the dance music delivery specialists then that is all good, but to slag off straight crowds who actually go out for the music is rather short-sighted. If you looked that way, you might realise that DJs are every bit the performers some divas are, and I am not talking about lip syncing to someone else's in-studio take on their voices. I'm suggesting you watch their hands. Watch their eyes. You might actually notice that something IS worth watching
FACE THE FRONT - just once, i doubledare you - Fri 11 Feb 2005 12:24:23

Tina and Nikki are dykes!????
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 12:25:20

No excuses. Now you know who she is!
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 12:29:12

Nicki French is English, a nobody and she's straight. Kylie is a somebody, Australian and straight. And - for better or worse - universally acknowledged as an Australian gay icon. It seems to me that there's a significant difference between the two when you weigh all the factors. I'm sure she's talented but there's probably at least 20 or so local poofs and dykes who could offer a spectacle potentially more thrilling than that obtainable from Ms French.
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 13:04:22

Yes but not ALL night! Straight crowds, with exceptions of course, generally stay in the same spot and face the front all night...BORING
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 13:04:30

;-=)
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 11:45:43

I completely agree with you, but I am not even bothering with MG. I will just be going to Toybox
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 13:11:52

Hope you like dogs that smell. Beware! Remember to ingest early. This is a warning from the inside. Dont say you werent warned.....
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 15:56:20

They should at least wash their dogs before they allow them to start sniffing you!
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 17:01:28

Our party
Our performers
Our fun
Our community

We really need to get over the need to validate ourselves with some level of famous outsider at our parties. And to be honest I think record companies should be paying us to launch or re launch the careers of people not the other way round.

Doesnt matter if its Madonna or Kylie or Tina or Jimmy Barnes, if your going to use the "support our community" line I think your missing the point.

I never said that Tina is our community. but NMG is the one that decided to have Tina for the party.
So I simply thought we all should respect NMG's(our community) decision rather than complaining.
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 17:53:35

nope, i disagree. tis fun to watch a whole movie, a whole play a whole sex display....

what stop halfway or after a few minutes? you're missing it.... oops there it was, missed it again....
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 18:11:15

Do you basically stay in the same general region on a dance floor throughout a party? No!!

I find symmetry important when it comes to sound and lighting as I am always facing in totally random directions. It would also be ideal for the visuals to be on all sides as well, but can understand it would be prohibitively expensive to have screens everywhere. The visuals in The Horden last year were great, but having all the sound coming from the DJ end, I found the volume was overpowering except at the other end of the pavillion. The sound clarity was tremendous in The Horden however - presumably because it was airconditioned as opposed to the oppressive humidity that was in the RHI. Having lasers in two diagonal corners of the Horden dancefloor seemed unbalanced.

Looking forward to checking out what this amounts to:

http://www.mardigras.org.au/Media/MediaReleases/media_release_09_feb_2005_partyperformers.aspx

And the laser configuration in the Hordern is unlike anything ever assembled at a Mardi Gras Party.

- Fri 11 Feb 2005 19:20:37

At the Horden a couple of years back(can't remember which party) where the DJs were playing in a huge revolving booth in the middle of the dance floor, you would have had to run around in circles all night to face the front. lol......mmmm hope they bring that back this year.
- Fri 11 Feb 2005 19:58:12

FACE THE FRONT - just once, i doubledare you - Fri 11 Feb 2005 12:24:23
Been there, done that, experienced the crappiness of one-sided sound and (sorry Brad) one sided lasers. Might be an interesting look to the front but I want to watch and play with my friends and still see a light show and hear the sound no matter what way I'm facing.

Hopefully (and I can't believe not) the lasers in the Hordern will be coming from all sides.
Trance Trance Trance - Sat 12 Feb 2005 00:49:15

This is pathatic!! How can they consciously throw a party with 1 of the main room substanded?

I am really F@#$ed off now!!

RHI needs to be fixed we are paying very good money for money hungry people. If money needs to be spent to make it adequate then do it, or else find another venue. As we know there are none, solution is put extra money into to fixing it.

The money generated from ticket sales is huge, explain why the buffering system cannot be used?
Stop trying to cut costs mardi gras! - Wed 9 Feb 2005 15:37:53

This issue has been addressed many times, on many different walls. Although questioning problems is definitely healthy, perhaps you should educate yourself before you start throwing things like this around.

Firstly, NMG has no control over the structure or the infrustructure of the RHI. It'd be like saying, "alright, I've hired the local RSL for a family function, but I don't really like those garish lights, so they're gone. And, while I'm at it, I also don't really like the carpet - that's gone too".

Secondly, should, hypothetically, but PLEASE refer back to point one, NMG be able to do something about the sound issues in the RHI it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to fit out a room that size. Yes, you are right, takings from the tickets of MG party and Sleaze are large, however it's not like that money goes into somebodies pocket as profit. It is reinvested in the organisation to pay for Fair Day, Launch, Sleaze, etc. It's one big gay merry go round.

If you expect something to be done about the sound from a structural point of view, I suggest you contact the Moore Park Trust, or more to the point Fox Studios - the current resident of this space.

But from a personal point of view I have to say that when I'm down on the dancefloor boogying away, the music sounds plenty loud to me. I think you might just need to turn your hearing aid up love!!!! (please note this is a joke, I'm not trying to inflame any time of situation.)

And one other thing while you've got me going! I seriously think that people need to just chill our about what a terrible job NMG are doing with our parties. I personally love the parties - may have to do with the fact that I put in countless hours from the inside. Yes, we're all paying a lot of money to get in, and yes, they may not be like the "good old days", but guess what... these aren't the good old days.

It's not like before where everyone in the organisation knew someone who knew someone who knew someone could do a job professionally... for free. Now NMG needs to pay for services. So you know what my suggestion is? If you can do it... DO IT! Help out, volunteer, be useful. Put your skills to practice and help make the party the best damn community event that you can!!!! And remember girls and girls... it is a community event - there is no profit to be made.

It's YOUR Mardi Gras, make of it what you will!
the insider - Sat 12 Feb 2005 02:52:27

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countdownboy - Its getting close now YAY !! - Sat 12 Feb 2005 07:21:48

Sound from every direction

We stick to same area in Hordern that is the meeting place but of couse there is the usual e walk
T. - Sat 12 Feb 2005 09:49:58

With MG 10pm-10am, Toybox 10am-12pm Rides 12pm - 8pm Dance party and then QN (or whatever other night recovery is on) 10pm till 8am.

Thats one long weekend, not to even think of the parade before hand.

So please at least go home, shower and change (get a shag if your lucky) between parties. Cause it's not a good look or smell when you go from one party str8 to the next.
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 10:02:44

depends on the person
no deodorant thanks............................... - Sat 12 Feb 2005 13:21:32

To "the insider", I think your reply to "Stop trying to cut costs mardi gras!" is slightly incorrect. Whats been done is a committe has been set up, it remains to be seen if the issue will be fixed (ie if any changes get made).

"If you expect something to be done about the sound from a structural point of view, I suggest you contact the Moore Park Trust, or more to the point Fox Studios - the current resident of this space."
the insider - Sat 12 Feb 2005 02:52:27

The sound levels the year before last year were fine, so clearly the cause is not structural and not the RHI itself. The RHI hasnt changed, something else did.

I appreciate that your trying to keep things positive I do think that negative rant's like "Stop trying to cut costs mardi gras!" wrote dont help. But this remains an unresolved issue until NMG makes a statement as to what *changes* are made to get the sound back to as loud as it was 2-3 years ago.
Love You All - Sat 12 Feb 2005 14:45:44

3 hours sleep between parties will do you the world of good too. Theres only one reliable way to get a 2-3 hour nap and wake up feeling like a million $ though so for F%^&'s sake do that at home not in public.

re :
"With MG 10pm-10am, Toybox 10am-12pm Rides 12pm - 8pm Dance party and then QN (or whatever other night recovery is on) 10pm till 8am.
"

I think you mean :

MG 10pm-10am Saturday Night, Toybox 12pm - 8pm Sunday, QN Arq or Shift 10pm - 8am Sunday Night, Arq 8am-4pm Monday, private recovery party at home 12-48 hours depending on supplies and income.

God I can here all the conservative rants replying to this already - for the record, at least as far as the general public is concerned, I am JOKING
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 14:55:22

WOW!
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 18:59:04

God I can here all the conservative rants replying to this already - for the record, at least as far as the general public is concerned, I am JOKING
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 14:55:22

ROTFLMAO. Oh, I am *SO* with you. Bring on the private recovery parties.
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 20:12:29

There is so much hanging on it to be the saviour of the MG weekend... but the whole Luna Park setup is an unkown factor... all the gayboys locked in a single room for an afternoon (yes I know we do it at Metro on George St)... I don't think they will let many trashed people laying about Luna Park it is a wholesome family Venue after all...

"Mummy, mummy why is that person laying on the ground?" asks little Jonny.
"Oh thats some silly gay boy who did too much G, thats what all the ambulances were for at the entry" says Mummy.

Little Sarah comes screaming out of the female toilets "Mummy mummy there are two naked me in the toilet and one has the others doodle in his mouth"

Also the police have to do some sniffer dog raids and my bet is on Toybox...
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 21:48:26

Agree with your sentiments.

The minute they advertised a Looney Park party I recoiled. At least with the Metro, if you were a lil under the weather arriving or departing you can get lost in the crowded George St strip. Unless patrons are taking a bus from Oxford St, imagine the sight of them all at Milsons Point Station or the Bus stop at North Sydney station!
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 22:24:32

- Sat 12 Feb 2005 22:39:55

I think you will find Toybox is either the 3rd or 4th dance party to use the venue. Sniffer dogs raid oxford street all the time, its not the end of the world you just need to be wary and know what your doing. I suspect negative comments about toybox have more to do with tall poppy syndrome, promoters trying to flog other parties, or smart people who dont yet have a toybox ticket trying to scare others into selling their tickets, last time I looked they had gotten to $400 on ebay, so I guess more scaremongering will happen :^)
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 22:54:32

Your post just looks like a whole bunch of e's
- Sat 12 Feb 2005 23:39:40

a) Don't think Fox Studios own the RHI and Hordern. They are owned by the Centennial and Moore Park Trust as far as I'm aware. They were refurbed and rejigged with money from Fox but that was just quid pro quo for getting their mits on the rest of the RAS site.

b) The little I understand from behind the scenes at NMG (and it's only a very little admittedly) suggests that to the extent they can address the RHI sound issue they are doing so with plans for changes to the sound design and physical layout of the party this year and perhaps more next year to try to lift the perceived volume in the RHI. Don't know the details but I believe they have professional advice on what the issues are. It's not a simple problem with a simple solution so you just have to trust them, let them do their thing and maybe give constructive feedback after the party on how you thought it all went, I guess.

Not sure a "statement" from NMG as some have been asking for would do much good. I reckon if you don't trust them to do their best and it's a really big issue for you then just don't go. Simple as that.

Got my ticket, my outfit, my parade float, my ticket to Indulgence. My song request to a certain DJ. (We live in hope ) What more could a boy want?

Bring it on!!!!!!!!!!
Trance Trance Trance - Sun 13 Feb 2005 00:07:10

however, since these guys are VERY on top of production values, sure it will be a hoot. i'll be in the funky space all day:L)
- Sun 13 Feb 2005 07:58:19

There are 20 Days to Mardi Gras !!

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countdownboy - Sun 13 Feb 2005 08:37:40

I've done some searching on DJ 4 Strings and not a lot out there.
Can some let me know what styles to expect ?

I've loved the Hordern with its hardhouse/hard trance/nrg etc but his name seems to be linked more with Trance ?

Should I be looking for another Hall ?
T. - Sun 13 Feb 2005 14:13:47

see you there T
The Girlfriend - Sun 13 Feb 2005 16:28:56

Just to make it clear to everyone:

The Mardi Gras Party is on Saturday 5th March 10pm until 10am at Fox Studios (after the parade). Tickets are still available from Ticketek. 17,000 tickets are being sold.

Toybox is an after party being held at Luna Park on Sunday 6th from midday. This party has sold out with I think about 2,000 tickets sold altogether.
- Sun 13 Feb 2005 17:39:17

I think you have some of the facts twisted here.

First, Toybox has taken proper measures for crowd control. Toybox ticketholders will not be able to leave the Big Top once they have entered. That way, they will NOT be wandering the park "trashed" and in "G-holes". You're so quick to be negative about the party. Would you mind telling me when you've seen multiple ambulances roaring away from the Metro because of G overdoses, or *any* other problem? If there IS an injury or problem at Toybox that requires an ambulance, I am most certain that the organisers will deal with it intelligently and properly. You seem to think that the Toyboxers can wander throughout the party when they please, off their face. No. That is what the "NO PASSOUTS" is all about - so the crowd cannot do exactly that. There are PRIVATE toilets for Toyboxers, a PRIVATE space, a PRIVATE dance hall (which is soundproofed, for the last God damn time..) .. it is all VERY secluded from the GENERAL PUBLIC.

Don't be so quick to be so negative about a party that has had the LEAST problems out of all parties held in Sydney. I don't remember ambulances roaring away from the Metro, I don't remember people stumbling up and down George Street after the party.. only a bunch of happy people who have had a brilliant time at what is the best party that Sydney has. So, please don't bring it down with your pessimistic, uninformed bull.
Matt - Sun 13 Feb 2005 18:41:52

Isn't the Party bigger than 17,000? I thought it was more over 20,000?

Can anyone confirm?
Local and confused? - Sun 13 Feb 2005 19:09:03

So not a bad sales jump in those 11 days. I guess there was a rush to secure the 'early bird' prices.

Whether it gets to the magic 17,000 over the next 3 weeks with higher ticket prices, is another thing but I hope they cut a profit this year.
- Sun 13 Feb 2005 19:24:15

Mardi Gras has the capacity this year to sell 20,000 compared to last years 17,000. This is due to the fact that this year there are more spaces to party in with the addition of Fox n Lion (and surrounding areas) as well as the breaks and beats marquee.

I'm confident they'll sell the 20,000 well in advance of party day.
- Sun 13 Feb 2005 20:20:45

See ya there
Can't wait.........T. - Sun 13 Feb 2005 20:21:42

Im hoping that this doesnt happen to Toybox as I have my tickets and im hoping for a good fun, safe day. However I read more than the fag rags and im very aware of the general dance community. There has been trouble at luna park before, we could be in for a rough recovery.
- Sun 13 Feb 2005 21:25:59

Can somebody confirm if this is true?
- Sun 13 Feb 2005 22:16:24

Anyone going to Toybox need to keep their wits about them, to enjoy the recovery to the fullest.
- Sun 13 Feb 2005 23:18:19

The answer seems clear - party drug free for a hassle free weekend.
- Mon 14 Feb 2005 00:30:30

There are 19 Days to Mardi Gras !!

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countdownboy - Mon 14 Feb 2005 09:08:20

- Sun 13 Feb 2005 19:24:15

True. I got a ticket for a friend on Friday, 11. The number was 10426. And that was in the aftrenoon around 13:30.
u.w. - Mon 14 Feb 2005 09:12:44

You're joking aren't you? 20,000????
- Mon 14 Feb 2005 16:12:02

You are joking aren't you
Evil twin 2 (respectfully) - Mon 14 Feb 2005 16:23:54

Yes I have been to events at Luna Park and I am aware of the park's layout. I am also aware of the layout of the Big Top, and the sound specifications. The entire building is COMPLETELY soundproofed - I have been there when there has a been a hard house dance party - Lunacide - and left the main room several times to go outside in the private space where the Tumblebug ride is (which is the same private space Toybox has booked) and you cannot hear the music at all.

Also, yes there will be people arriving in the nmiddle of the day, but there will be NO WHERE else to go but the dance party itself. The free rides option expires for Toyboxers once midday has struck and the party has started.

I'm not sure that other productions are a gauge for the measures Toybox have taken in terms of police, security, etc. The organisers are clearly smart, know how to run a party and know how to do it well. I am confident that they have organised adequate, if not MORE than adequate, security and proper procedures with the police. As I said, past parties CANNOT be a gauge for the measures taken for Toybox Luna Park.
Matt - Mon 14 Feb 2005 16:46:54

In fact, the Toybox option is looking to be just too hard! Wonder how many tickets will be sold at the venue by people not allowed entry!
rumours rumours rumours - Mon 14 Feb 2005 18:29:42
Pinkboard is unable to verify this statement.

I think you must have been on great drugs yourself (no malice intended) because I left appalled at the state of people... entire water bottles filled with G, several drops in the hour or two post the party etc...

re the sniffer dogs, expect to see them. there is currently a huge drug bust operation in place and everyone carrying anything is putting themselves at risk. sounds like a lot of people are going to get messy enough to last the whole soiree then enter the party zone... if the police do read this wall, surely you must realise that you 'war on drugs' strategy is so outdated and long proven ineffective.

please be careful everyone. 4 drops and the party will be closed yes... a total shame. but 4 drops could be 4 dead people = a far worse moment for sydney's queer clubbing community
BE FAB, NOT F%^KED - Mon 14 Feb 2005 19:09:40

Lets jsut wait and see...

For a fun recovery party come to Classic Anthems at the Shift!!
- Mon 14 Feb 2005 22:32:43

the paranoid and usual downers are back in action on the board-the brief respite was nice,lots of fun positive comments-bring em' back kids

its the same thing prior to every party on this wall
use common sense and party hard!
go the box! - Mon 14 Feb 2005 23:10:26

How do you know the water bottles were filled with G unless you were taking it yourself, or were friends with those who had it? G is as clear as water - there's absolutely no indication (unless the lid was open and you were sniffing it) of whether it is water or an industrial solvent. Also, the fact these people were walking out of Toybox and knew their way to Oxford Street means they didn't drop. They were leaving the venue at the end of the party, right? So that means they hadn't dropped, and were on their way out. Which brings me to.. if they were taking drugs post party - who cares. It was *post* party.

I'd like to know why you think Toyboxers should "expect" sniffer dogs. I think the organisers of Toybox need to be given more credit. They're obviously not stupid boys - the parties they run are fabulously organised and run well. And really, I think if there's ANY problem, it isn't at a party of Toybox's size.. that caters for about 2000+ people. I think the problem will be at Mardi Gras - a party that is catering for 18 000.
Matt - Tue 15 Feb 2005 02:10:39
Please move this topic to the Party Graffiti Wall.

There is now only 18 Days to Sleaze Ball !!!

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countdownboy - Tue 15 Feb 2005 07:49:13

CORRECTION !!!!!!!

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countdownboy - Going Senile - Tue 15 Feb 2005 08:20:42

LOL Two years ago when the BIG George Michael rumour was happening I was told conspiratorially as late as at 10:30pm (!) by one of the (straight) bar staff in the RHI that "George Michael is performing tonight" and he was spun out when he'd witnessed the tail end of the rehearsal. Boy was I happy. And there was even a moment near one of the the shows where this organ started playing. OMG! Faith!!! (well it couldn't be Like a Prayer, now could it?) Big cheezy grin. Clutch pearls! I turned to my friend with knowledge in my eyes and love washing over me and said GEORGE MICHAEL!!!!!! but... it turned out to be a different song. Can't remember now what it was or even if it was actually the show.

Oh, well!

Actually the only big name rumours I've *ever* heard that were correct were Chaka Kahn (duh! every record store in the Eastern Suburbs had stands out front that weekend with her greatest hits) and Tina Arena at Sleaze 97.
Trance Trance Trance - You had to be me to really experience the true bliss of that brief moment - Tue 15 Feb 2005 09:24:18

Mardi Gras traditionally does not have a theme. Sleaze is a themed party, but Mardi Gras is not.
- Wed 16 Feb 2005 11:12:40

This is sort of not true... They had the cinema theme recently?

But Mardi Gras is just simply Mardi Gras!! What more needs to be said... The climax and pinnacle of our community party experience!
cannot wait.... !! - Wed 16 Feb 2005 11:32:28

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countdownboy - keeping it simple - Wed 16 Feb 2005 13:02:33

...her mouth hopefully
- Wed 16 Feb 2005 15:28:14
This message is unnecessarily bitchy.

It was also unnecessarily funny
- Wed 16 Feb 2005 16:27:20

hahaha! hi to the moderaters!
- Wed 16 Feb 2005 22:12:24

Retro Retro Retro - Wed 16 Feb 2005 23:46:03

There are 16 Days to Mardi Gras !!

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countdownboy - Thu 17 Feb 2005 00:02:52

I'd like to hear both!!
- Thu 17 Feb 2005 08:04:02

I would actually like to hear from any of the DJ's, and what they are expecting to play!
Hey Mr DJ! - Thu 17 Feb 2005 09:00:50

I've been busily going through my entire collection over the last week or two trying to find some really big hits from the past to play in my set on the big night. I've now got a list of about 80 tracks of which about 60 are tracks I didnt play at either Mardi Gras or Sleaze last year and then there's about another 20 big hits from the last 2 parties that I might give another spin to.

The 80 tracks need to be culled down to about 50 for my five hour set on the night. It's going to be a really tough decision to work out which tracks not to play.

I'm looking forward to DJ'ing for the first time ever with Chris & Calvin. Hopefully we'll all have chat in the next week or so and compare our play lists.

I'm still open to any suggestions if you want to hear a particular track from the mid 80's up to about 1996.

Thats all for now - I'm really looking forward to Mardi Gras this year - it's going to be huge
Stephen Blomfield - Thu 17 Feb 2005 11:56:23

What no 70s? Why not? And even 60s! Retro means more than 1986 to 96! Please Steven... think about those of us that didnt like DCM, but still like our retro....
please!! - Thu 17 Feb 2005 12:39:08

Anything from 1993-1998 is a winner with me!

Can't wait to hear your set on the night, am loving the fact that Mardi Gras have included a Retro space once again.

PS. To the poster (please!! - Thu 17 Feb 2005 12:39:08)
who queried the years through which Retro has covered maybe Stephen has selected mid 80's mid 90's as that's the collection that he owns and it might not be possible to source tracks from the other era's and mix them in for a dance party format? This is just a guess on my part, I don't know terribly much about the mechanics of such things.
Getting excited now - Thu 17 Feb 2005 14:21:26

Plus there's nothing on DeborahCox.com about it and she apparently blabbed last time she was coming.

I still say Cher. And if not, why not! Harrumph!
Trance Trance Trance - Thu 17 Feb 2005 15:09:55

Maybe it also has something to do with the collection of a certain remixing talent who has been working for just as long as Stephen? Do the initials MA ring a bell?
- Thu 17 Feb 2005 16:25:34

Confirming a rumour in last week's Sydney Morning Herald, New Mardi Gras today announced that Darren Hayes would be performing at this year's Party to be held on Saturday, 5 March.

Hayes will join fellow Aussie superstar and queen of pop, Tina Arena, as well as British darling of High NRG, Nicki French.

"With Darren, Tina and Nicki on board, and more announcements to come soon, this year's Party is shaping up to be the sort of thing that Mardi Gras memories are made of," said New Mardi Gras Co-Chair, Mark Orr.

Darren Hayes enjoyed a string of global smash hits with Brisbane band, Savage Garden. The group to date has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide.

More recently, Darren has enjoyed phenomenal solo success with his current single, 'Popular' sitting at Number 5 with a bullet on the US Billboard Club Play Chart.

Darren's performance will be based on an amazing show he recently gave to patrons of London's infamous 'Heaven 'nightclub.

Party organisers are promising other surprises that should not be missed.

"We're also introducing a host of staging and lighting innovations that will blow your mind. This is no ordinary party and I urge everyone to get in early so as not to miss out on experiencing first hand why the world looks to Mardi Gras when it comes to how to party," said Mark.

Up to four times as many lasers as have ever been assembled in the Hordern before will treat punters to a spectacular visual display bound to push the boundaries of your senses. Dutch DJ, 4 Strings is set to play a ten-hour set in the Hordern.

Staging will also receive an overhaul, which will see the performers brought closer to the dancefloor.

The 2005 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party will be held at the Royal Hall of Industries, Hordern Pavilion, Dome, Stage 11 and surrounds at Moore Park on Saturday, 5 March 2005.

Tickets are priced at $75 (concession), $115 (members) and $125 (full price). Tickets can be purchased from Ticketek by calling 02 9266 4800, online at www.ticketek.com.au or from any Ticketek outlet.
- Thu 17 Feb 2005 17:01:20

Very true. Mark Alsop (MA) has indeed re-edited and remixed a lot of great tunes from the late 80's and into the 90's. Some of the stuff he and Paul Goodyear re-edited in the old days of reel to reel tape are in my opinion legendary. I think most DJ's who played the circuit in the early 90's would have played numerous Alsop/Goodyear remixes. And yes, I will be playing quite a few of the re-edits that these guys did in my set on Mardi Gras night
Stephen Blomfield - Thu 17 Feb 2005 17:23:44

Had to laugh when I first read this - I thought it said losers, not lasers!
- Thu 17 Feb 2005 18:54:16

There are now only 15 Days to Mardi Gras !!

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countdownboy - Fri 18 Feb 2005 07:51:11

That probrably just means 4 color lasers - one in each corner ..which would be lovely
- Fri 18 Feb 2005 09:31:50

Walk those shoes over to breaks space after 5am and you chances are pretty good I reckon. Mr Butts is indeed a rocker.
Hopefully some Peaches too please...
- Fri 18 Feb 2005 10:39:33

Last time I heard Justified and Ancient played out (I think at the Oxford???) it was the longer, non-Tammy "All bound for Mu Mu Land" rather than the Tammy-overlaid "Stand by the Jams" version. Brave - very brave.

Mind you, no-one else seemed to notice or care and I had a hard time convincing my drinking buddy it wasn't Tammy singing.
Trance Trance Trance - What time is love? Uh... 3am, obviously! - Fri 18 Feb 2005 12:06:20

Last time I heard KLF / Tammy thing was Steven Allkins (I think) played it at sublime on a sunday (years back when it was a gay thing) only a couple of days after her death. That was beautiful.
Red Letter Day - Fri 18 Feb 2005 13:40:47

HEY THERE>
I Heard Tina Arena (and DEBORAH COX) will play during Mardi Gras Party.
MG group has already announced Tina Arena... I heard from good source about Deborah Cox... Let's wait and see.. that will be cool !!
Cristiano - Fri 18 Feb 2005 15:16:54

Sure would. *cough*Toybox*cough*.
- Fri 18 Feb 2005 15:47:22

anomynous authority - Fri 18 Feb 2005 16:53:06

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countdownboy - Sat 19 Feb 2005 00:04:50

His Savage Garden type music is just so ordinary. I just hope he can really belt something out on the night. Has anyone heard his recent stuff? Does he do dance music now?
- Sat 19 Feb 2005 12:01:10

I really like Darren Hayes -love the clip for 'Popular.'
- Sat 19 Feb 2005 12:08:23

2am - Cher and Noisy Gypsy singing " Gypsy's Tramps and"

3am GT and T back up dancers for KD

4am Trance Trance Trance and the Chemical Bros and 40 hunky dancers

6am Retro Retro Retro and friends doing a compilation of favourites

Close ? any volunteers ?
T. - Sat 19 Feb 2005 12:25:26

Yes he does. His new album is minimal electro & dance. It recieved 8/10 from the savage New Musical Express in the uk. He has come out as a gay man. Hes Australian, and cute. He has sold millions of records around the world. Recieved numerous ARIA awards.

Give the kid a break - dont try and break him. What would you prefer....ATLAS?
No futher questions your honour.
i will be happy if Dazza is there - Sat 19 Feb 2005 16:32:18

now that would be great!
- Sat 19 Feb 2005 17:12:34

To be honest though didn't we all figure out he was gay years ago despite the smokescreen wife?
- Sat 19 Feb 2005 17:27:33

You are pathetic and 'soooooooooooooo' out of place with your comment. Darren Hayes actually has his track Pop!ular at number 2 on the US Billboard 'Hot Dance/Club Play' charts as of Feb 26.

Like so many other people bitching on this site, your comments are so misjudged. I applaude NMG for the talent they have pulled together for the party. Those of you who want to make comments like this I suggest you do some research first.

It's people like you all who would make Mardi Gras a B grade party if they actually took note of your comments. Luckily they are a little more switched on than you think.
Sunset Boy - Sat 19 Feb 2005 17:44:44

I totally agree, I submitted a post in reply to the person who was complaining about Darren Hayes and I can only assume the number of swear words I used to describe the poster prevented it from making it on to the graffiti wall

Getting Darren Hayes is a very very very good thing.
- Sat 19 Feb 2005 18:57:26

Lol - I heard that performance is on much later at Headquarters!
Trance Trance Trance - - Sat 19 Feb 2005 19:54:12

Unlike yourself.... you talented thing.
Get the hint? - Sat 19 Feb 2005 21:16:17

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countdownboy - Sun 20 Feb 2005 02:15:44

We can have the same old same old every weekend when we go out in our clubs, thats why I like the Party to be different.

So lets get the hype going again!!

And to the bitching little typing queens ready to type a angry little reply to this, go lock yourself back in your bedroom until the end of Mardi Gras. We are here to have fun and get excited! So either enjoy and be happy or go away...far away!

Now take a valium and enjoy!
Chill out wall! ENJOY! - Sun 20 Feb 2005 08:20:57

Obviously I don't know if they were approached, but if they weren't, shame on you NMG!
Margeaux - Sun 20 Feb 2005 09:31:57

Anyone who leaves MG early to get some rest or goes to Toybox alone thinking that's what the weekend is about is deluding themselves IMHO.

I'm happier going to a recovery in walking distance. If you catch a bus you miss out on the walk down up Flinders Street in the morning which is one of my favourite parts of the weekend. Especially if its bright and sunny.

It's like the world begins afresh each year on that morning just for us after the secret pleasures of the night before that only we in the Sydney G&L community really understand.

Love it!
Trance Trance Trance - Sun 20 Feb 2005 10:39:59

- Sun 20 Feb 2005 15:26:52

Sunset boy...thanks ever so for your kind words and suggestion that "people like me would make party a b grade thing" if NMG listened to my comments. You think I should Research before making my comments...

If only you knew sunset boy, if only you knew?

On a strictly personal note I'd love to see the scissor sisters too. Everyone I know who's seen them here and UK is amazed by their energy and showstopping performances. They are so queer and represent the queer camp rock tech direction that is just so now.

Thats the kind of thing we want on the stage in the old girl. Something that is queer and fresh.

So, maybe Im being too harsh on the Hayes lad. Im sure he'll put in a stellar performance and I mean really it's all colour and movement at 3am isn't it? Therefore I retract my comments about his b grade status. After all he is is an artist and well, he's doing his very best Im sure.

So once again I reinforce, my apology and am sorry for speaking my mind and getting your knickers in a twist.

your freedom...our freedom...my freedom

oh yes with my research Im comfortably numb.
- Sun 20 Feb 2005 18:28:53

Retro Retro Retro - Cant wait for my Mardi Gras retro hit, Go Chris , Stephen and Calvin !! - Sun 20 Feb 2005 18:32:18

There are a dozen days to Mardi Gras !!

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countdownboy - Mon 21 Feb 2005 00:36:02

At least one.
- Mon 21 Feb 2005 11:44:46

So let me get this straight...NMG are supposed to pick who ever has been playing a fortnight before to do the same show and same songs so that some people can relive their experiences???? Just goes to show and I thought people wanted something different...lets just pick out 3 -4 of the best CURRENT drag shows and receate them at party, with the same DJ's and anything else the same you'd like

No Honey shame on you!
keep party different - Mon 21 Feb 2005 16:33:26

Great so we can see what viagra does to crystal flaccid? Sounds dreamy. None of us lesbians are interested.... or would you like to see my pinkbits too? Didnt think so... Its a dance party. Cant you head to a sauna before/during/after the party? Its Fox controlled studios now, not the showgrounds. Have a dance, have some fun, but please keep it in your pants!!
- Really what would your mother think? - Mon 21 Feb 2005 17:59:47

Can we make it 5.30am please ? I'll be busy till 5am
king dong wanter - Mon 21 Feb 2005 18:04:05

Of course, those who are wanting to "let it all hang out" once again, can always stay behind after party and help clean up their particular brand of "freedom". Im sure that would be an arrangement the cleaners would most favor.
- Mon 21 Feb 2005 19:57:51

me thinks you his mother!-at least you sound like one deary
get bent - Mon 21 Feb 2005 20:08:46

Yeah ..I gotta say - the str8 security basicly has ruined mardigras and sleaze for me, the fact that they dont let u use the female toilets or go 2 into a cubicle is so f&^*ked up.
- Mon 21 Feb 2005 21:48:12

Being gay aint about beinng self absorbed. Stop the infighting please!
Some of want to dance together in a beautiful venue. Get your rocks off in a sex club
sex at the party is over - so get over it! - Mon 21 Feb 2005 22:36:48

I'm sure you're right love......but what a sad and searing indictment of what we've become.......
- Mon 21 Feb 2005 23:23:19

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countdownboy - Tue 22 Feb 2005 00:08:32

Just say no thanks and smile if you are not interested. If you find a nice guy who is interested in you then arrange to meet afterwards.

And make sure you have fun!
- Tue 22 Feb 2005 10:24:40

ryan murphy - Tue 22 Feb 2005 10:53:29

what a wind up.!

just go and have fun like the rest of us, its just a dance party.
- Tue 22 Feb 2005 11:13:24

Of course you are welcome to come to the Party! A nice smile and a polite no thanks are the best way to go about things. But please, if you do find a nice boy who takes your fancy, wait till the party is over, coz I know it tends to annoy when straight people are getting it on at the Party (i know its weird and probably politically incorrect, but its just the way it is!).

See you there!
NT Girl - Tue 22 Feb 2005 11:15:49

Trance Trance Trance - - gratuitous but heartfelt, all the same - Tue 22 Feb 2005 12:06:10

I know a lovely queer boy who needs persuading to come to the party. He is a big trance fan, but was worried that there would be no music to his taste. This 4 Strings guy is good trance stuff, yeah?
Evil Twin - Tue 22 Feb 2005 13:08:24

No Honey shame on you!
keep party different - Mon 21 Feb 2005 16:33:26

I'm not sure my point was to simply take what was there and stick it on a stage in the RHI - I obviously don't want to see the same sparse stage set up that the SS had for their sideshow in Sydney. But how fabulous it could've been for a full production around one or two of their key tracks and have them perform it live on the night. I still maintain that it could've brought the house down. And if they weren't approached then I still maintain Shame on you NMG. I understand that the SS are unavailable as they are playing shows in Asia, but perhaps with some foresight that might've been possible.
Margeaux - Tue 22 Feb 2005 13:21:00

I'm in sydney, but it's a shame the tickets sales haven't been as great down there. Anyway she is going to rock when she comes to sydney!
Happy Mardi Gras! beat this you bitches lol! - Tue 22 Feb 2005 13:30:43

There's a trance dj playing for 2hrs in the up and coming tent from 4am til 6am - the peter finch lawn I think it is, behind the horden. So if your friend doesn't like the rhi anthems or 4 strings, tell him to head over to the peter finch lawn.
- Tue 22 Feb 2005 13:54:36

I'm not surprised it hasn't sold well and they have dropped the ticket prices. It was a bloomin' rip off. Look after your fans, don't try and suck them dry for every penny.
- Tue 22 Feb 2005 14:15:50

Should be a great set, though. They are doing some special things with the Hordern to cater for the show with extra lasers etc. And being in the Hordern it will be LOUD and pumping!

Anyway MG is so much more than the music - tell your boy to come for the lerve... and the pleasure of your company. hehe I'll look after him! (esp if he's a redhead )
Trance Trance Trance - Pump it Pump it! - Tue 22 Feb 2005 14:45:05

I think that Darren Hayes and Tina Arena are going to be OK. Not great, but OK. So MG failed to get Cher, Kylie, Scissor Sisters or Bette. So they passed up a moment that could have defined the party as something different, something that makes lasting memories for the 20,000 sweaty souls on the dance floor.
Maybe the will never recapture the magic of the early 90's parties, but damnit, I just go there to get lost in the crowd, blissed out and loving it, pashing guys who are waaay out of my league and wouldnt touch me if they hadn't dropped a pill, Dancing with and losing my friends in the crowd, being crushed near to death whent he shows happen, and pay 7 bucks for a bottle of 200 ml water.

Really, isnt that what it all should be about?

Maybe if Candi Stratton performed in the wee small hours and we squint reeeealy hard....
Linkstar - Maybe if Candi Stratton performed in the wee small hours and we squint reeeealy hard.... - Tue 22 Feb 2005 15:05:47

Good luck on the mission.
Evil Twin - Tue 22 Feb 2005 15:24:10

Um , excuse me. How can I get some of that action ??
White Dove - Tue 22 Feb 2005 15:26:50

Darren i think will be the star of the show, friends saw him at Heaven in London and he blew them away.
- Tue 22 Feb 2005 16:12:34

Hey I want to go to Sleaze, but haven't been before.. I'm a straight 18 yr old female (as of the weekend!), and I went out clubbing for the 1st time on Saturday night, and loved it (Stonewall, Arq, etc).
Can someone please tell me how wild Sleaze is, and will I enjoy myself, as I did on Saturday night?!
amesie - Mon 6 Sep 2004 13:23:34

From Mardi Gras 2005 Graffiti Wall:

Hi, I'm a 23 year old straight girl looking for guidance. I have a wide circle of gay male and female friends, two of whom have given me a ticket to he party as a birthday gift, I'll be 24 on March 5th. I'm aware of sensitive around straights, (even enlightened ones) attending the party but my friends are insistent that I go. Think I can handle with tact and diplomacy either lesbians or the odd stray straight guy hitting on me but am keen to know what to do to fit and assimilate to the max. Any tips appreciated
Christina - Tue 22 Feb 2005 10:03:34

Seems someone is stirring the "straights at gay parties" pot again.
- Tue 22 Feb 2005 17:10:08

That's EXACTLY what I thought.

Please people don't be fooled by this sort of nonsense.
Retro Retro Retro - Tue 22 Feb 2005 17:34:03

De ja vu!
- Tue 22 Feb 2005 17:36:44

Linkstar - Maybe if Candi Stratton performed in the wee small hours and we squint reeeealy hard.... - Tue 22 Feb 2005 15:05:47

Have you ever thought that ALL of the above might not have wanted to perform at 3am? Or that even that three of them don't even KNOW what Mardi Gras is? On an international scale, I'm sorry but Mardi Gras wouldn't even rate for a performer who earns the amount of money these guys do for an hour show, let alone 10 minutes.

Working in the industry I can assure you that NOBODY would do this out of the goodness of their heart, to 'support' their gay fans or for reputation.

Tis too funny, your comment
Scotty Kangaroo Poo - Tue 22 Feb 2005 18:01:10

Come to think about Darren, he did an amazing performance at the Arias performing Delta's song "Lost Without You" while she was too ill to sing it. In fact his version was better than hers. So I have no doubt he will rock the house for MG.
- Tue 22 Feb 2005 18:04:52

Well damnit! they should!!!
X marks my spot - because I'm worth it! - Tue 22 Feb 2005 20:15:16

flash back to a year ago... every DJ/performer/organiser DID do it for free. perhaps the locals just aren't appreciated/valued, but they seemed to think their fans were worth it.

maybe the internationals you mentioned are more interested in the money they earn from their music, and more interested in their beauty sleep. that is not a slag off so much as a statement of appreciation to our talent for last year's efforts
THANKS - Tue 22 Feb 2005 23:39:09

There are 10 Days to Mardi Gras !!

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Countdownboy - tomorrow and the countdown goes single digits - Wed 23 Feb 2005 00:13:25

What a load of self-righteous crap followed this thread. Why does this lesbian want to make the point above? you say you're not interested so why comment? or did you just want to make something of the viagra thing? just stay away, I'm sure we gay guys will appreciate that... jeeze no wonder I'm gay, give it a rest! It's a gay party for crying out loud that means a lot of dancing, drugs, sex, and if you're lucky a bit of slap and tickle from a straight boy while his missus waits outside or a flash and a smile from the cop on duty. It's Mardi Gras, to *not* have fun is the biggest sin. Lesbians stay away from the guys toilets and stop bitching about what happens in there. Go to your exclusive lesbian space and chill. There are no non-consenting people involved, so like who cares! Men are pigs, we do it any where with anyone, and we love viagra at parties, accept it and move on. King Dong, see you at 5am.
Phoenix - Wed 23 Feb 2005 10:31:10
This is the opinion of the poster.

ROFLMAO - Yeah right, "don't mind"... and just imagine how they feel having you rub your sweat and your man-smell all over their breasts? Eeuw!

Sweetie, if you are looking for a men only dance space then stick to the middle of the RHI and you can't go wrong. As for mysogynistic comments like these, though, they are highly inappropriate in a forum like this and I ain't talking political correctness here - just decency.

If you feel so tainted by the faint touch of a breast I seriously wonder how you cope in the real world where this is unavoidable in the daily crush of our cramped and jostled urban existence.

More women at our parties please. There ain't enough as it is.
Trance Trance Trance - not a boob man but I think I can cope! - Wed 23 Feb 2005 10:46:27

Rastus... you are too! But hey, I remember the "Men only" black party after the Sydney gay games in 2000. The smell was undeniably testosterone, it was one to remember, being men only you don't get the hard core straight guys, only the 6 beers queer type who are always interesting. This Mardi Gras focus on the sweaty men corner, possibly the dome, be kind to the lesbians and straight couples and have a good time. If you brush up against any breasts, think of your mother.
Xane - Wed 23 Feb 2005 10:47:30

BUT thats not true, Cher has done the gay party thing before, she performed at both Roxy in New York and Heaven in London, I asked Wayne G about it last weekend and Cher did Heaven for no fee but a donation to charity, I just think Mardi Gras f**ked up.
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 10:55:58

Couldn't agree more. MG dropped the ball on the Cher thing, which at one point seemed like a lock. I heard some scuttlebutt about what happened...Can anyone confirm this?...MG had entered negotiations with Cher's management at some point after she announced her Australian dates, and it looked very promising until MG baulked at the conditions Cher's people were laying down for the perfomance. Whether that was the fee or the security or staging, I dunno....But it seems pretty much on the mark that MG would at least have APPROACHED Cher's people.
Linkstar - 10 Days to go and nothing to wear - Wed 23 Feb 2005 11:43:09
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http://www.mardigras.org.au/About/NewsBulletin/news_bulletin_2004_10_14.aspx
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 11:56:47

It sure was. The organisers didn't bother negotiating a dedicated sex space with the event manager and the inevitable happened. The Black Party basically put the kibosh on sex at parties at Fox. Pride attempted one the following New Year and got busted by the Licensing Police - and Fox was fined for a breach of the Licensing Act.
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 12:05:21
Pinkboard is unable to verify this statement.

Sorry people think this is anything but genuine, can't believe anyone would be interested but my friends and i will be under the clock in the Horden foyer at 2.30AM. Would love to see some posters there.
Christina - Wed 23 Feb 2005 12:10:08

well said I do not actually consider myself a 'separatist' I have to agree that Men only bars/spaces are needed. Lesbian and gays men exist at opposite ends of the sexual spectrum and have virtual nothing in common. That we get on at all amazes me! Lets have afull blooded ebate about the need for a men only space I say.
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 12:28:33

So you like redheads huh...ME TOO!!! YUMMY!!! ABSOLUTELY YUMMY!!!!
Insider - Wed 23 Feb 2005 13:01:47

The third annual New Mardi Gras DJ Spin-Off took place at Stonewall on Sunday, 13 February, with winners gaining a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hit the decks at this year's Party.

After screening a large number of high-calibre entries, eight finalists were selected to play.

Spin-Off Convenor, Jock McKeon, said of this year's talent: "We had a wider range of music styles in this year's entries, including hip hop, house, tribal, and trance. Clearly there was a higher standard of new talent putting themselves forward."

Finalists were judged by New Mardi Gras officials and also by the audience who showed great enthusiasm and support for all DJs.

This judges' winner was Matthew Broadfoot who has a Saturday night residency at Bar Cleveland.

"Matt proved his skills with great mixing and groovy house track selection," said Jock. "He was voted number one by all four judges after keeping the crowd on their feet."

The audience favourite was Stonewall Hotel's own Murray Hood who closed the night with some uplifting trance.

Winners of the competition gain one of six places to play on the Peter Finch Lawn behind the Hordern Pavilion at the Mardi Gras Party on Saturday, 5 March.

The winners, and their allocated spinning slots for the Party on 5th March are:

10pm - 12am: Hamo Tevita
12am - 2am: Matt Broadfoot
2am - 4am: Johnson Chan
4am - 6am: Murray Hood
6am - 8am: Todd Woods
8am - 10am: Jez Johnson
Murray Hood Fan Club - Wed 23 Feb 2005 13:02:05

What a load of nonsense, I don't know where you are getting your information but it's incorrect. There was no dedicated sex space at the Black party and the sex that happened there was not that much more than always happens, maybe just a little more raunchy on the dance floor than usual and a bit of a gathering behind the big curtains in the Dome. There were no raids and no one was fined and there was no bruhaha about sex or sex spaces at the Black party. Pride the following year was who stuffed it up, they organised a dedicated sex space without the approval or knowledge of Fox, obviously because it wouldn't have been granted, it was this that stirred up the trouble with the LLB. Prior to that MG set up a dedicated sex space in the Horden for both MG Party and Sleaze, remember the large space made from shipping containers, so it wasn't the Black Party at all.
You should not make such uncollaborated statements on this board, you just stir up everyone, so stop...!Besides sex is not what made the Black party so much fun and so successful, it was the fact that it was men only and gay men there had a sense of freedom that doesn't come with mixed parties. That's not to say that MG, Sleaze or any other mixed party can't be fun... these things are not mutually exclusive nor should they be.
Phoenix - Get a grip on reality - Wed 23 Feb 2005 13:21:00

Ok. I move the following:

Kingsteam, Kens, Signal, Headquarters, Bodyline, Numbers, Aarows, Urge... etc.

Anyone still think we need to debate this?
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 13:49:26

***get to a sauna baby ****
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 14:02:21

Read the post before you comment. My point was that it was the LACK of a dedicated sex space at Black that was the cause of the problem. As you rightly point out, an all-male gay dance party will lead to sex pretty much inevitably and if the organisers haven't planned for it - as they had at previous parties - it can cause the odd problem with the site manager. If you didn't think it was a problem, the Event Manager certainly did. The Licensing Police action was in reference to Pride but the Local Area Command left Pride in no doubt that 'complaints' around Black had initiated their heightened interest. Fox didn't contest the breach notice.
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 14:08:04

See you there!
NT Girl - Tue 22 Feb 2005 11:15:49

HELLO!! Last time i looked MG was a party for gay-lesbian-queer-transgendered AND BI AND THEIR FRIENDS
bty I know of plenty gay guys who kiss girls on the dance floor
why wait when the moment is there-just do what you want and be free why should anybody be made to feel excluded-why?
free lurve - Wed 23 Feb 2005 14:10:28

Let's not have yet another mens only space debate. It has been debated to death on almost every Mardi Gras and Sleaze Graffiti Wall on Pinkboard. Just go back through the archives.
Panther - Wed 23 Feb 2005 14:12:13

A men only space at a Mardi gras or Sleaze would be a very poor attempt to recreate that atmosphere. It hasn't worked well when tried before. You'd be better off going up to the Shift or down to Phoenix on any weekend. Seriously.

I just think a relatively small mens room within a big party like MG is a bit tragic. At a big party I wanna dance and I want to experience the Big venues with the BIG crowd - ie the RHI usually, Hordern at a minumum. A small space (a tent last time if I remember right) full of men looking mainly for a grope and a pash is not my idea of fun. Would rather do that later in the day at Headquarters or somewhere after I've been to morning recoveries.
Trance Trance Trance - not long now! - Wed 23 Feb 2005 14:27:03

Bloody typical, I knew having a committee was not going to mean a fix, it seems the committee has been ignored?
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 14:40:22

Why you would ever think that a Sauna could offer the fun and excitement of a big party is beyond me. Saunas are typically tragic. What planet or Sauna are you from? Was this post from a guy?

I say no mens space, no womens space, no sex space, just let the party, party on... que sera sera
doris day - Wed 23 Feb 2005 15:16:09

Hey Panther... it's your board but... doesn't the fact that it pops up every year mean it's still a relevant party issue. I expect every year, more and more 18 year olds enter the Mardi Gras fraternity and paticipate in the parade and party and on this board. I believe they should get the wide range of sordid opinions both +ve and -ve from the existing community rather than a sanitised list of postings about DJs. It is after a party graffiti wall. I find the addition of such chatter a bit refreshing after the endless (if not valid and interesting) chatter about DJs and Shows. IMHO
Xane - 15 year Mardi Gras parade & party vetran - Wed 23 Feb 2005 15:24:28

There has been nothing new in this debate for the past few years. I urge people to go back and read what has been said already before revisiting this topic. It has already been discussed for this party around 13 Jan www.pinkboard.com.au/graffiti/mardigras/G30788
Panther - Wed 23 Feb 2005 16:20:30

Whaa?? Mardi Gras recovery is every sex venues biggest day of trade! (heh heh) You dont know what you've been missing out on son! Goodluck with finding a backroom at Mardi Gras, Ill be dancing if you get lonely!!
happy mardi gras all!! - 'time to party! - Wed 23 Feb 2005 16:27:03

Agree totally, there may be nothing new coming through but meither is there any resolution, so it remains a significant issue for a lot of guys.

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- Wed 23 Feb 2005 16:28:16

Hear, hear!!!

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- Wed 23 Feb 2005 16:54:17

Hmm havent tried oxygen as a hit, Nitrous however puts you in a state not fit for being out in public

re Oxygen, I wonder if someone could install giant fans at one end of the RHI near a door, and some at the other end, one end sucking and one end blowing (surely mardigras can arrange that) so we can get some airflow in the RHI this year. That'd be lovely.
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 17:25:00

Retro

Retro

10 days to Retro

Fox n Lion

Retro

Retro

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10 days to Retro

Fox n Lion

Retro

Retro

Retro

10 days to Retro

Fox n Lion

Retro

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10 days to Retro

Fox n Lion
Retro Retro Retro - Yes i am getting excited - Wed 23 Feb 2005 17:43:04

What??!!! ... there's going to be sucking and blowing at the MG party .... where???
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 17:46:29

Nice One! My solution for horny lads is to hang on to it till dawn. A pit stop before toybox for me! I wonder if I could slip out if I lose the BF on the dancefloor...
dance till dawn, play all day... - Wed 23 Feb 2005 17:54:50

Soooo.. what you're saying is that despite knowingly breaking LLB state laws Pride is not to blame for the bust, rather the Black Party organisers are to blame for...? hmmm what did they do? Oh that's right, they didn't organise an illegal sex space.
Xane - Wed 23 Feb 2005 18:08:02

Are they letting whales loose, is Free Willy the 4am show.
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 18:10:09

It's freely available by popping outside love, though it would be more chic, I agree, if you could buy in little baggies for $200 a shot
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 18:17:34

LETS MOVE MARDI GRAS TO MELBOURNE !!!
My 5 cents worth - Wed 23 Feb 2005 20:04:21

Because it became an "issue" here (see above) in a way it hasn't become in Melbourne. Much of that is associated with a long history of big gay parties on one site - and that site has changed significantly over the last 5-7 years.

When a formerly underground culture goes mainstream - and Fox is about as mainstream as it gets - sanitisation is part of the deal. I agree with Paul. It's over.
- Wed 23 Feb 2005 22:14:15

It's not about sanitisation, it's about staying within the guidelines that form a legal and binding contract that most venue's have in their terms of operation and lease.
It's about licencing laws and issues that you, as a punter dont have to deal with. You go, you get loaded, you have a good time and you go home. Just thank your stars that the parties still happen at FOX, only attributable to the committment and dedication of production people negotiating it's ongoing existence at FOX. There was a chance a few years ago that it may relocate during it's overhaul as we all knew, and since it is FOX controlled we just have to realise that there are certain things we need to compromise on to ensure that party stays there for years to come, giving the younguns the same experiences we've been so lucky enough to experience.

Im sure some of you have wonderful memories of goings on in the old party days. I only experienced a few parties pre the showground refubishment and yeah I agree the vibe is different, but so am I. I want and need different things.

Perhaps that's why as much as this topic is old hat, it should be allowed to continue in case newbies wish to offer their own opinions.

I've only really ever gone to dance with my fellow community members male and female and have a lovely time. I did go to dance parties and other raves in 1989 in dirty warehouses, come home and blow black shit out of my nose and have very sore ears from bad sound. It's all give and take and im sure there are aspects about then and now we could compare for better or worse.

Whatever you do just be good to each other, be safe and above all smile. This will be my first year going to party as a punter since I left committee, so Im fairly excited and going to support the new guard. I know how hard it is to please everyone and how much work is going on right now and will be next week.

For 10 hours of your life at party, people have worked and concepted and negotiated and sweated and djd and rehearsed and choreographed and cleaned and decorated and painted and managed and driven and stressed and built and cried and operated and medicated and secured and above all volunteered their own time for a night especially for you to do what you do best...be your fabulous selves.

Lets not let the old girl down now.

Its party time kids.
quiet one - Wed 23 Feb 2005 22:26:02

The answer to your question is simple ... having just been to Melbourne after a 15yr hiatus it is clear to see that Melbourne is about 15yrs behind Sydney in just about all facets. Once things become "big" in Melbourne and time cathes up with them, then they too will also become sanitised!

Remember the laws we live under derived their foundations from the church and the christian religion which at the time (and in some factions, still now) sees sex as a means for procreation, not enjoyment....
confused - Wed 23 Feb 2005 22:41:23

ONLY 9 Days to Mardi Gras !!

ONLY 9 Days to Mardi Gras !!

ONLY 9 Days to Mardi Gras !!

ONLY 9 Days to Mardi Gras !!

ONLY 9 Days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - hyping it up - Thu 24 Feb 2005 00:03:10

I hope to have an excellent time (which might or might not inclde a bit of groping at 5am on the dancefloor). If you don't like it, move away. We know that Fox controls the venue. But they don't control us!

Our aim is to have a wonderful GLBT-enhancing night. I'll even smile at the straight girls as they barge through the crowd, stomping on my toes and wafting their ciggies under my nose. How nice is that!

And Cher will be there - whatever you say to the contrary!
Paul Diamondo - Thu 24 Feb 2005 01:05:53

Paul this is the best comment you have made yet.
I'm certainly looking forward to an outrageous party night
- Thu 24 Feb 2005 01:08:06

adamx - Thu 24 Feb 2005 01:15:14

Some people just simply have no common sense.
Aiden - sunday - Thu 24 Feb 2005 10:52:19

Evil Twin - Thu 24 Feb 2005 11:09:47

Sydney is alive again lads. Get off the net and into the bars, into the saunas, sex clubs and onto the streets. What a feast of new arrivals! Make 'em welcome, theres plenty to go around...
Anyone heard the new Grandaddy song? chorus:

""I wanna walk up the side of the mountain,
I wanna walk down the other side of the mountain,
I wanna swim in the river, lie in the sun,
I wanna try to be nice to everyone!"

Lets have some fun now...............................
happy fabby mardi gras. - no matter who or what or where you are - Thu 24 Feb 2005 11:55:41

The whole sydney melbourne thing is a bore - each city has many things going for it. To say melbourne is 15 years behind (confused - wed 23 feb) is ill informed. I travel to both cities on a regular basis and find melbourne a more progressive city - check out the underground bar scene and you will know why. the oxford street bar scene is small and arrogant, at least in melbourne people talk to you.

my 5 cents worth!

cheers,
- Thu 24 Feb 2005 13:54:48

also, is anyone going to the Underbear Party at the Shift?
Jabba - Thu 24 Feb 2005 14:59:25

Oh and I forgot to add Cher concert to the Itinerary!!
2 much is never enough - Thu 24 Feb 2005 15:31:44

Was that the maze made out of office partitions that moved or fell over when someone leaned against them? I think it was in the (Betty) Ford pavillion. The maze definitely turned into a sex space. I don't remember much else happening in that space.

I also remember when the Men's space was the top floor at Fox and Lion. It had a bar, dance space and a places to sit. It was definitely not a sex space. I went in a few times and even sat for a while. The crowds stayed away in droves.
Arti - Then there were the stables - Thu 24 Feb 2005 15:47:32

First and foremost, music they can hear!

Is that guaranteed?
- Thu 24 Feb 2005 16:58:21

Ah comedy

..the things Ive heard about the attempts to rectify the sound issues have only left me more dismayed than ever. If nothing else at least it will make for an interesting election next time the board members are picked.

If they do what they did in 2003 you will hear the music satisfactorily in both the hordern and the RHI.

If they do what they did in 2004 you wont hear much above your friends talking in the RHI, but the hordern will be much louder.
sad sad sad boy - Thu 24 Feb 2005 17:25:44

Not so funny were the looks on some of the other crews faces when they found stuff all over the raodcases they had to get too.... nasty stuff.
Brad W - www.lightwright.com.au - Thu 24 Feb 2005 17:27:24

MG Party for me and no way have I ever felt like a recovery.
If I did a 2 much is never enough week I'd be dead !

So Pinkboarders meeting midnight Hordern near the bar inside the dance area Driver Ave side ?
T. - Thu 24 Feb 2005 20:55:28

i need about a size 12(ladies)im a 10 court type shoe(covered toe) 2-4" heel no luck in the 2nd hand shoppies and dont want to fork out $100+

any help darrlinks-part time is closing in
big foot - Thu 24 Feb 2005 23:23:51

Hmmmm - play safe, sweetie!
- Thu 24 Feb 2005 23:29:06

lots of boys I know are -
Buses take you from the SLPA Harbour Cruise directly to the Bear's Minima underwear party on Wednesday night
Harbour Cruise info:
http://www.sydneyleatherpride.org/
- Thu 24 Feb 2005 23:32:31

I spoke with both Chris and Calvin on the phone this week and between us we have all provided each other with a rough list of the tracks we want to play. It was very pleasing that we only overlaped on a few songs and between the three of us we negotiated who was going to play what (nothing worse tan hearing a song twice in the same space during a night) !

So now I have to sort out from my list what I want to play and roughly when. I have a list of about 65 songs on a whiteboard here right now in front of me and in my 5 hour set there's only about room for 45 , so 20 have to get the chop to the "reserves" list which is going to be a really heartbreaking job. For the record , the NMG website shows me playing a six hour set from 12am to 6am. This is not correct, I'm playing 12am to 5am with Calvin starting at 5am and going thru till the end of the Fox n Lion space at 8.30am

My set will be a mix of about 50% 1980's tracks and the other 50% from the early 90's (90-96). Of the 80's tracks there are going to be some huge surprises with some songs that I bet some of you had completely forgot about (me included until I dusted them off out of my collection).

I've also been re-editing a lot of the 80's tracks to make them easier to mix (gee wizz... real drums in dance tracks dont keep time do they) and I'm hoping you'll all get a buzz coming down 80's memory lane on the night.

For the younger brigade there's lots of stuff from the early to mid 90's that you all know and love so nobody on the night will be left out.

Well thats all for now. Dont forget to wave as you swing by the Fox n Lion on the big night.

Not long to go now
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Stephen Blomfield - Thu 24 Feb 2005 23:38:57

There'll be a lotta people there. What's the password? BUTTPLUG?
- Thu 24 Feb 2005 23:46:24

Monday night: to the club.
Tuesday night: to the club.
Wednesday night: what a headache, but I went... to the club!
Thursday night: to the club.
Friday night: didn't wanna go then my friend Michelle called me on the phone and so I went... to the club.
Saturday night: to the club
Sunday night: ......
(to the clubclubclubclubclubclubclubclubclubclubclubclub)
(to the clubclubclubclubclubclubclubclubclubclubclubclub)
Trance Trance Trance - Fri 25 Feb 2005 00:16:19

try Raben shoes - all the stores have large courtshoes.
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 00:34:16

There are only 8 little days to Mardi Gras !!

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There are only 8 little days to Mardi Gras !!

There are only 8 little days to Mardi Gras !!

There are only 8 little days to Mardi Gras !!

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There are only 8 little days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - listen, its getting closer - Fri 25 Feb 2005 08:01:11

Great Idea Evil Twin/s, come one, come all!
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 08:40:46

Always! Happy Mardi Gras!
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 10:41:15

Usually catch up with a few Pinkboarders over the evening. And the girlfriend is keen on some kind of recruitment campaign for the girls space in the wee hours, so gawd knows how that will go (and yes, we do have a couple of boys in our group who will be dancing with us up there at some point too). And then there's that special time in the Hordern when the lights are going off and we sit in the stands getting gooshy.

Yay. Happy Mardi Gras.
Evil Twin - Fri 25 Feb 2005 12:05:01

White Party , Nautical Theme
peter - Fri 25 Feb 2005 13:28:18

Only 3 more sleeps till my girl and I arrive in Sydney!!!!
NT Girl - Fri 25 Feb 2005 13:30:45

Stephen Blomfield - Thu 24 Feb 2005 23:38:57

Again no 70s or 60s music?!? Retro should be so much wide that whats offered. There are many posts above from different "real" retro lovers asking nicely for a more diverse retro-scope that you have simply dismissed or ignored. Come on baby, mix it up!!
Why not call it late 80s/early 90s or DCM music?
Fingers crossed the other DJs pick up on Steven's glaring ommissions. Pretty please guys....
- not all of us liked DCM the first time around..... - Fri 25 Feb 2005 13:59:13

Please email scerise@acon.org.au or call 0411 869 595.
Somali Cerise - Fri 25 Feb 2005 14:03:35

"The RHI will be the home of “anthems” with DJs Ryan Murphy (10pm-1am), Zac (1am-4am), Shigeki (4am-7am) and Paul Goodyear (7am-10am)."

Has there been a change of DJs? Who is Zac? What is this about?
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 14:20:48

Wow - how selfish are you? Why should Steven conform to your tastes? He is specialising in a period he is an expert in and loves - do you really want to hear him spin music he has no affinity for? If you don't like what the Retro space is offering then shoot off some suggestions to NMG - Steven is only doing what he has been chosen to do. And Steven can correct me, but I'm almost certain he never worked at DCM – though he was resident on Friday night at The Flinders for a pretty long time in the mid nineties!
www.lukeleal.com - Fri 25 Feb 2005 14:56:46

What gives countdown boy??? A bit slow to post today!
Did you sleep in or did you have an early night last night? lol
Still Loves Ya! - Fri 25 Feb 2005 15:30:16

Original post made us believe this was to be Les Smith? I have never heard of him, but have looked and he is from Brissy!

He aparently plays the Tropical Fruits party scene... So why has he been changed?
Just Wondering!! - Fri 25 Feb 2005 16:00:15

It never ceases to amaze me how many people on here criticise DJ's for what they play. Surely if you dislike a DJ's music, you should be criticising the promoter or whomever hired him.

DJ's generally will play what theyre best at, what theyre known for, what theyre renown for. If thats not what you want to hear, theres no point criticising the DJ, he can only assume he was hired to do what he is well known for doing, and is naturally assuming hes supposed to be doing what he is well known for doing and that that was why he was hired.

If you were a well established trance DJ and you turned up to a job in a breaks venue, and the crowd expected breaks, how could you suddenly know how to play breaks let alone have the right material. Youd play trance or thered be silence.

Try using logic. Mr Bombfield will play what he is absoloutely best at and what his music collection comprises of. leave him the hell alone, or complain to MG for hiring him.

The public does not "own" dj's, its not your right to control what music is played.

If its that life and death to you as to what a dj does or does not play, then go buy your own vynyl and figure out how to DJ yourself. Im sure you think anyone can do it?
Im so over idiots - try being nice one day - Fri 25 Feb 2005 16:14:18

After all the screaming for a retro area last year and this year and you're still not happy!....Yes well I'd like some really hard trance and some techno,... oh and some hardhouse and...and........You just can't please some people!
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 16:54:59

Stephens choice of decades has nothing to do with NMG Luke
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 16:59:08

A nice guide to where the apostrophe key is -

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[TAB] Q W E R T Y U I O P [ ] \
[CAPS] A S D F G H J K L ; ' [ENTER] <=== look here
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you might find it next to the [ENTER] key
Apostrophe Police - Fri 25 Feb 2005 17:05:27

Re parties, I thought that I was doing a lot (working), looks like some of you party people have a hell of a lot of stamina.

So the party list:

Ruby CD launch tonight @ ARQ
Usual Sat @ Home
John West Party
Malcolm Stuarts Party
Sublime
Hed Kandi - then off to Mardi Gras - cant miss Paul Goodyear's Return to the RHI!
Queernation

Monday 7th - Party? Sleep..? Then Cher in the evening (heaven help me)

Feel free to pop your heads over DJ boxes and say hi people, we don't bite.
Brad W - www.lightwright.com.au - Fri 25 Feb 2005 19:12:17

you dont have to turn up. At Sleaze met up with Evil Twin and girlf/ Noisy Gypsy / GT so it can be done.

NT Girl keep checking Pinkboard to see if the other posters agree to meet up.
T. - Fri 25 Feb 2005 19:29:19

interesting discussions folks?! but with all this chat... there is still not much to help out a first time visitor plan his evening?

Can somebody describe to me the venue and the event?
(keeping political agendas to a minimum please) i.e.

layout of venue? (actually is in all indoors?)
the different rooms? and music therein?
men only spaces?

should i be rocking up right after the parade?
is there a checkin for valubables?

what are your hints for a newbie to this event or a dance party of this size??

don't want to sound like a dimwit, just wanting to read some constructive info!

looking forward to meeting all you boys!!

cheers
BH - Fri 25 Feb 2005 19:43:47

uh..yes it does. THEY chose him for that space fully aware of the music he plays and the era he draws from. If you want to hear 60's & 70's music in the Retro space (and you obviously feel you're not being catered to) direct your request at NMG - don't come on here with ya bitch heels on slagging off a DJ for doing what he does best!
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 22:26:36

Hiya BH. Welcome to sydney etc, Basicly theres 20,000 people, theres two giant rooms, like big empty warehouses with about 6,000 - 8,000 people each, the rest of the spaces are *much* smaller. ITS BIG

It goes for 12 hours and we will all still be dancing at the end of it. ie Advice : buy twice as much as you normally would, three times as much if your american and used to bars that close at 3am. Drink pleanty of water etc too.

theres no problem with turning up as soon as it opens, theres usually a big rush/crowd at around 11-11:30 and beating them means beating a big line.

Dont wear a white t shirt, it will be brown or yellow by 4am from a combination of male sweeat and dust and smoke machine stuff all floating around like its a sauna. Usually everyone ends up topless.

Wear good comfy shoes. Your legs and feet will get sore and tired ..if you love to dance dress for comfort and dance all night, stick to what you know makes you happy.

Dont bring valuables. If you need a phone to keep in touch with your friends thats cool, have pants with pockets you trust. and you can check your phone in if needed as well. If you have valuables that youd worry about losing Id say leave them in the hotel.

Wear loose light pants if possible not jeans, you may have noticed from todays weather, its not winter here

Scream and be outrageous, say hello to anyone, often people mistake sydney siders as being unfriendly we're not, were just harder to impress, and usually to out of it to notice people, be a wild eyed freak and your bound to make friends we like entertainment and fun.

Be yourself and have a blast.
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 22:27:56

As several others have already pointed out, Stephen will play the music that he owns, the music that he enjoys, and the music that it suitable to be mixed in for a dance party format.
For me personally, I could totally live without hearing anything at all from the 80's, but then i am only 1 punter from so many. The sounds from the mid 90's are my absolute favourite and I am grateful to hear them played in a dance party once again. Until Mardi Gras last year I had assumed I'd never hear them in that type of environment again.

Getting so excited now!
- Fri 25 Feb 2005 22:42:04

interesting discussions folks?! but with all this chat... there is still not much to help out a first time visitor plan his evening?

"Can somebody describe to me the venue and the event?
(keeping political agendas to a minimum please) i.e."

The venue is purpose built for major events. Sydney people remember it from our childhoods. It's where we used to go every year for what Americans call "State Fair." It's now managed by Fox Studios: much more 'party venue designed' and much less freewheeling than it used to be.

"what are your hints for a newbie to this event or a dance party of this size??layout of venue? (actually is in all indoors?)the different rooms? and music therein?
men only spaces?
"
There's basically two huge pavilions that each take around
6,000 people, plus some smaller spaces. There's a lot of outdoor area connecting the halls and part of the fun is promenading, sitting and talking in the open air. The men only spaces used to be legendary but no more. NSW law, the change in culture onsite and a couple of really badly organised parties have put paid to that proud tradition. ;

"should i be rocking up right after the parade?
is there a checkin for valubables?"

It's OK to rock up straight after the parade - in fact it can be totally wonderful to see the whole place as it is before the crowds swamp it. The peak arrival period is probably 11.30 to 1.30 - queues can be long...........
Yes there is a very reliable coat check but I'd be careful about bringing any "valuables."

"what are your hints for a newbie to this event"

Just enjoy. Sit in the bleachers, dance, talk, walk, dance
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- Sat 26 Feb 2005 00:11:20

There are VII Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are VII Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are VII Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are VII Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are VII Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are VII Days to Mardi Gras !!

There are VII Days to Mardi Gras !!
countdownboy - Out and about meeting the tourists - Sat 26 Feb 2005 07:18:11

Pity DJ Josh wasnt on longer or in the middle of the night.
Hope I'm wrong ? - Sat 26 Feb 2005 13:24:06

It was great - dry inside, lots of space, and you could acclimatise and do a reconssaince of the whole place and take in the different music themes. Also checked our bags in very quickly (we usually bring a fresh t shirt or jacket to change into at the end instead of wearing our grimy ones)

The fact that performers are announced in advance is a breakthrough. How many people missed the headlining acts in years past by not knowing who was singing or when?
- Sat 26 Feb 2005 13:56:31

Can some one who know what the show times are and the shut out times, Got caught out last year and missed first show and was stuck outside with a lot of pissed of people who wanted to know what the shut out was
- Sat 26 Feb 2005 18:34:15

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