Pinkboard: Mardi Gras 99 Parade and Party Graffiti Wall 1

In case we get to the end and I haven't personally wished you one personally, I'll do it in bulk now. 'Happy Mardi Gras!' Stomper.Mistress@pinkboard.com.au - Sat Jan 16 20:51:28 1999

La De Da to everyone for Mardi Gras 99 cummin to ya from the KY Cowboy ye hah kycowboy@hotmail.com - Sun Jan 17 4:00:37 1999

How exciting! How glamorous! How now! Let's get to it! - Sun Jan 17 5:43:13 1999

Psot Mardi Gras Recovery Party in Bryon Bay 6/3/99 at Coorabell Hall. Wicked Lighting by LSU from Tropical Fuirts New YEars Eve fame and Sydney DJ Gavan Bright. Hot sleasey tent outside and wicked dance tunes inside. So head for Bryon to relax after the party and then relive the night. For more info contact lsu@powerup.com.au Darryl - Sun Jan 17 11:23:39 1999

so where is the festival wall ? Both links lead to this one, anyway don't forget live original queer music at Gloss Hopetoun hotel 11 and 25th Feb. Sun Jan 17 11:52:52 1999

Gossip at the Sydney Star is offering odds of 100 to 1 on Jimmy Barnes playing Mardi Gras. If you can find a bookie who will give you those odds, put your house on it babies. As for the Cher rumour - yeah, sure. Sun Jan 17 14:49:17 1999

Mad as it may seem Jimmy Barnes is a very strong rumour from those around the party committee. listener - Sun Jan 17 17:23:33 1999

It's f***ing mad alright, but as of now it is happening! Laugh all you want. Last year I tried to tell you who the international acts were but you kept crapping on about Madonna. Live and learn babies. Some people do know what they're talking about. We're just in the minority here. Mon Jan 18 3:56:58 1999

I know of no other dance party/circuit party in the world (call it what you will), other than MG and Sleaze, where you go and buy tickets without knowing who the DJs are. Part of the fun really - Mon Jan 18 10:06:58 1999

What a dreary mistake this years poster is. It makes the program look more like some sort of corporate prospectus. What does it mean? Where is the gay, the lesbian and the queer? Where is the sense of festival and party in the poster? That said, I hope this February is the best ever, in spite of all that is being said at the moment? Any word or rumours yet on DJs yet? Nat - Mon Jan 18 11:00:24 1999

Warren Gluck from 10pm to 10am in the RHI. Who cares about the other places. Dickie - Mon Jan 18 15:27:13 1999

My tips for RHI Warren Gluck then Steve Carley. Or was that last year? OK to be different, let's make it Steve Carley then Warren Gluck. And let's throw in Brent Nicholls in the Hordern - Mon Jan 18 15:29:09 1999

All I've heard is Rob Davis and Madge Allsop for Hordern and Marc Andrews for RHI. Moga - Mon Jan 18 15:38:33 1999

Marc Andrews! I wish that Tony De Vit was still alive. How about Ian M in the Dome? Or Pete Wardman? Or even our very own Mark Murphy, or Thao, or one of the many .... nah, why bother going on. Nat - Mon Jan 18 16:24:50 1999

This is getting worse, it was emerald & lilac for Sleaze 98, now Orange & White - I think I'm going to sue for retina burn. sore eyes - Mon Jan 18 17:28:36 1999

This wall is electric!!!! I have noooooooooo idea what it says. subaqua - Mon Jan 18 19:09:41 1999

I've said it before and I'll say it again. A note to the RHI DJs (whoever you may be). If you can't lip synch to it then don't play it. Words of wisdom - Mon Jan 18 20:25:02 1999

Ok B E L I E V E what you hear, but from a very good source and friend, I have been informed that Cher is on the list to close this year's Mardi Gras - her single is going to be the climax to end all climaxes!!!!!! Virility - Mon Jan 18 22:06:01 1999

like its a sad state of gay affairs that we have to still desperately try and claim rich, straight women as our leaders cum icons....Cher? Danni? and so on. Give some local dyke or gay boy a go and lets build our own icons. Stop the payola boys and get some creativity nurtured from within slackjawwed local - Tue Jan 19 1:18:27 1999

Ah God, remember when Mardi Gras was a total surprise package and you never knew whether you were getting a snow storm or laser snakes climbing the walls. Now you can be certain there will be a Minogue show somewhere and a stage that takes up half the dancefloor. Sigh. Tue Jan 19 3:49:26 1999

Yeah.... it's MArdi Gras time again! Hey.... I've got a hint for everyone. Get over yourselves and just accept who'll be spinning the disks and performing. Just f****** enjoy. Where else in the world can we celebrate like this with our friends? Pete - Tue Jan 19 10:06:29 1999

I agree with Pete. Take your medication and enjoy yourselves. It is a party after all that you have been invited to. If you don't like it don't go, no one will miss you. Have fun everyone. BND - Tue Jan 19 11:24:29 1999

Wasn't that Jimmy Barnes at the Mardi Gras Anthems launch last night. He and the rest of Cold Chisel were having a mighty good time. Think they might be the closing show? Tue Jan 19 13:23:08 1999

If it is Jimmy Barnes, I may as well stay hom and watch old Countdown episodes on Rage. Did that last Saturday night after coming home a little pissed from dinner. Why not Sherbet - Tue Jan 19 14:01:48 1999

All I can say is what a cruel trick last yrs dj played he alternated between Madonna & Janet , Madonna & Janet, whose it gunna be, Madonna or Janet, the crowd is getting excited Madonna or Janet, .........Then out I come, and a hell of a lot of people were disappointed and sighed instead of showing any appreciation. Please try not to treat your guests with such disrespect this year. Jimmy Sommerville - Tue Jan 19 15:31:34 1999

That was all the str8 muscle assholes and their flicky flickies who pushed and shoved to the front Jimmy dear. Those of us who knew Madonna wasn't performing cheered you on like crazy babe. Tue Jan 19 16:52:40 1999

Figure out the connection between Jimmy Barnes & the MG Board and maybe you'll be able to analyse the odds of him performing a little better. Tue Jan 19 18:47:35 1999

Thank you. Tue Jan 19 21:15:45 1999

The connection between Jimmy and the Board ??? Hmmm well Jimmy has an asian bride ??? Jimmy Barnes dyes his hair..Jimmy Barnes is a westy icon....Jimmy barnes drinks cheap wine and has a three day growth...Ah they are all Scottish ??? Ting Gling All Ready - Tue Jan 19 21:27:00 1999

Jimmy has other gay illegitimate sons ??? Mrs. Barnes Snr. - Tue Jan 19 21:28:24 1999

You've got me. I told a friend tonight that it seemed likely that JB might be performing and he was outraged like I've never seen before. I am truly at a loss to understand this and I really did think it was a load of bollocks until I saw Ten news tonight and there was JB at the Mardi Gras launch. And speaking of that launch at Home last night - what was that? I thought the launch was at the Opera House Friday week? What's it all about? (aka Technowarrior) - Tue Jan 19 23:13:37 1999

Thank you Technodarlin'. Okay, I apologise for calling you a wanker. Can we kiss and make up? That's the media launch by the way, it's always seperate to the community launch. Everlasting Cynic - Wed Jan 20 0:30:52 1999

If Jimmy Barnes gets to play at the party I am personally going to sacrifice my freedom and shoot all those responsible. If I want to see jimmy barnes I can go to Dapto rsl club and be harrassed by straight yobs,. There's nothing like a fading old rocker and a bunch of gullible Mardi gras wannabes to spoil the our party and festival. jimmy's not a bad stick, but please what has he done for the gay and lesbian community except sponge a bit of publicity ? listen up - Wed Jan 20 9:09:32 1999

Jimmy Barnes is not performing at the party, he is the surprise DJ, he has been practising for a while now, Have seen him at Central Stn buying up bigtime, so look out. I wish it was a joke, but its not and u guys were complaining about a five min show He is apparently paying the board for the privelege and publicity - Wed Jan 20 10:32:01 1999

I think that I have somehow slid into a parrallel universe. I do not belong here. Please help me to get back into the universe where I belong. A universe where there is just no way that Jimmy Barnes would have any involvement with Mardi Gras. Nat - Wed Jan 20 11:13:58 1999

jimmy is just a friend of dannii's, and has been going top the parties for years apparently, that's why he was a the party anthems launch at Home the other night. As for him performing at the party, i know we've seen some doozies in the last few years, but could the committee just be spreading the wildest rumours so that the usual, predictable shows and minogue guest will be a relief??? Yawn...maybe 2000 will be different... girlover-it - Wed Jan 20 11:28:59 1999

It could be worse guys. JB could be one of the DJs. Imagine that - Wed Jan 20 11:29:29 1999

You could be right girlover-it. At least, I hope you are. On te=h subject of DJ's, surely by now there must be some news on who and where. Anyone out there know of anything confirmed? Nat - Wed Jan 20 14:23:24 1999

Jimmy Barnes has also been seen at One Stop DJ buying records, apparently wanting to learn...??? Techno: as for the Home thing on Monday night it was the launch of The Party Anthms album, Dannii Minogues new song and film clip which was mostly shot in Home and is awesome!!! Pity about our Mrdi Gras President introducing the song as Kylies new song.....what a F#@k up! Wed Jan 20 15:03:49 1999

Danni is a loser, did you here her on JJJ this morning carrying on about getting trashy with all her gay friends, if I see her at the party I will vomit on everyone around me, pack my bags on sunday and move to San Francisco Wed Jan 20 15:39:51 1999

Jimmy Barnes represents everything that is anti the gay community...the same people that go to his concerts are the same people who want to bash you, abuse you and treat you like a second class citizen. If I've paid $85 to see that boozy old has-been then Mardi gras can expect no further support from me! (I do love the idea of Cher though!! I really think she owes it to Chastity don't you?? Sleepless in Brisvegas - Wed Jan 20 16:46:53 1999

Cher would be fab. Better still, a duet with Chastity, her lesbian daughter would really be something. I'll put my hand up for that -------> Nat - Wed Jan 20 17:20:20 1999

I don't know about any of you lot, but the party for me won't even be at the Showground, but at Redfern. It's been confirmed, it's called the Rainbow Party, it's $65 a ticket, maximum 6,000 people, no straight media publicity, tickets on sale at the Toolsheds from this Friday, Monroe and Drayton among the DJ lineup (confirmed, not rumoured), free parking, free transfer bus if you really feel you have to stick your head into the Minogue/Barnes/who cares affair, guaranteed cabs (organisers have done a deal with Taxis Combined) and guaranteed not a Minogue in sight. And if you don't believe me, read the gay press this week. Wed Jan 20 17:36:11 1999

Sydney Not Gay or Lesbian Mardi Gras tickets will be half price at the gate this year after that announcement. Wed Jan 20 18:28:20 1999

Whilst everyone is bitching on about Jimmy Barnes the latest is that The Board have procured the services of one Little Johnny Howard to DJ in The Dome from 2am till Dawn. Jim Barnes - Wed Jan 20 21:35:27 1999

Be realistic please. Stop and think how much Cher would have to be paid to do Mardi Gras. She commands millions of dollars for doing Hollywood movies for a start. Name one artists in that league who has ever played Mardi Gras. It ain't gonna happen. Sit back, relax in a sea of homosexually challenged backpackers and hum along with Jimmy ... Saturday Night, doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo, Saturday night ... or join all the grrls and the smart boyz at Dawnseyland. Wed Jan 20 21:47:23 1999

where you realise it or not jimmy has been going to gay events for years. And yse is is a friend of the younger minogue and no he is definetly N O T performing at MG Wed Jan 20 21:48:46 1999

who cares who performs. the cliche poof will be E-ed of his face and loving it all Wed Jan 20 21:50:14 1999

Just imagine how good things could be..if this wall wasn't full of righteous bitching and we were all excited about the event ? the way it should be..mardi gras has sold us all out and spoilt our celebration, it's such a pathetic marketing tactic to keep the performers a secret, almost as bad as the pop up mardi gras cd thingy that gary leeson was frothing at the mouth about. no integrity at all. who cares - Thu Jan 21 0:59:23 1999

If Jimmy Barnes is going to dj i hope he plays some old Australian Crawl songs..the boys light up..how cool, and we have to have a Brian Mannix or Simon reptile tune..oh darn, just get Johnny Young to dj, and jane Scali doing "kissing me softly" Jamie Redfern could do "rainbow on the River" as an ode to his mentor Liberace...I'm getting excited...how about Gillian Minnervini with Crunchy Granola suite and the Mindbenders groovy kind of love ...then an Elvis dance medley at least she's gay. this is making me soooo excited - Thu Jan 21 1:04:42 1999

I want Leo Sayer roar - Thu Jan 21 1:05:45 1999

Is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning? Thu Jan 21 1:11:59 1999

WHy can't we simply have a selection of gay and lesbain dj's....and create a poll and get this f**kin arguement a rest . We incidently are tired of trance crap move on - acid jazz groovy R & B please....as for lip sync...honey you are going to be E'd of your tits so it don't matter what the DJ's play for you, you'll dance to anything (or in the downstairs toilet).....indulge................ little 'ol me - Thu Jan 21 8:25:44 1999

Its all just a little bit of history repeating.... think about it??? - Thu Jan 21 10:22:10 1999

RHI - Sean Manley, Steve Carley, Warren Gluck Better believe it - Thu Jan 21 10:31:42 1999

Greg Boladian for Hordern ??????? So there - Thu Jan 21 10:35:24 1999

As long as the party is better than that Putrid, Awful, Full of Trash - even on drugs I couldn't enjoy I Go To Rio - music, I don't care. And what is the difference between Jimmy Barnes adn most of Steven Alkins's sets anyway I Will Never Go To Rio - Thu Jan 21 11:08:03 1999

Steven Alkins, is a legend, the fact that he gets away with playing such diverse music is testimony to this, love the fact that I find myself dancing to Marylin Manson half way thru an Alkins set, asking myself what am i doing dancing to this, yet strangely unable to leave the floor. Please play the dome - Thu Jan 21 11:40:45 1999

If Warren Gluck does play MG, are there any other DJs who have done 3 MGs in a row ?? Guinness Book of Records - Thu Jan 21 12:05:26 1999

I will be partying wherever Ms Kate Monroe is spinning her vinyls..she be the divine DJ diva τΏτ \-/ I'm nobody.....but nobody's perfect..... - Thu Jan 21 12:43:18 1999

Warren G must be a sure bet for Frisky as well Putting 2 and 2 together - Thu Jan 21 12:44:44 1999

this whole debate about jimmy barnes et al is put about by that money hungry witch who is putting on the alternative in redfern. may she burn in hell. Thu Jan 21 14:08:32 1999

Our lovely Kate will be at the Rainbow Party in Redfern on the same day - but as not as expensive and full of crap that the SGLMG has become to be. Sweeetie have a great time out there...they have organsied taxis and great security (SGLMG have never done so - i have been harrassed at MG functions,. by straight muscle boys and their bimbo girlfirends) poofters and dykes need to find an alternative and this will be it - the proceeds actually go back into the community - i think the Bobby Goldsmith will be organising a bucket parade there as well - keep your eyes and ears peeled - SSO will be covering in great detail..... Declan - Thu Jan 21 14:09:07 1999

So Richard and Gary win again. Well f**k them. Thu Jan 21 14:19:27 1999

History Repeating Has never been done as a Mardi Gras Party Show. OK it was done at last year's Opera House launch. But does that count? I think there is a hidden message in its selection on the MG CD. The other Shirley - Thu Jan 21 14:23:46 1999

I heard Andy Delahunt is last DJ in RHI Better the auditor you know - Thu Jan 21 14:28:54 1999

I have just 3 words to say - Sean Steve Warren In that order - Thu Jan 21 15:21:52 1999

Well, History Repeating's more likely than Cher I reckon...at least we know La Bassey's in town, performing at Ent Cent the night before. But I don't give a stuff really cos I'm gonna help paint Redfern pink. Thu Jan 21 15:31:12 1999

The performers from Saltimbanco, Will be on stage in the RHI for the opening show, Why? because their in town as well and their all gay - Thu Jan 21 16:15:00 1999

Fact: --> George Michael has expressed interest in celebrating his recent public outing, with a closing show at the SGLMG, numbers being considered include, "I want your sex," " Outside" & "Freedom" Not yet confirmed - Thu Jan 21 16:20:53 1999

'they're' and not 'their' Thu Jan 21 16:58:00 1999

George Michael will not be performing because I don't like him, and if you haven't realised by now that the party is mine mine mine you should get thee to Redfern. Warren's mate Dick - Thu Jan 21 17:51:01 1999

Could Luke's lucky number be 2 in the Hordern? You never know - Thu Jan 21 18:53:34 1999

Which person who runs the show when it comes to parties allegedly decided it would be a good idea to put on an alternative party for gay men and lesbians - as opposed the people the formerly SG&LMG is now interested in - so that the cash could be raked in from both, when it was first rumoured that Dawn was planning an alternative? Yep, you guessed it. How nice of them to think of us. Thu Jan 21 19:47:30 1999

Tickets will be selling out in the next day or so. Thu Jan 21 20:46:48 1999

If you are talking about Homo Eclectus it has absolutely nothing to do with either Mardi Gras or Dawn "Firestarter" O'Donnell. I'm beginning to wonder whether Dawnie herself is responsible for some of the inaccurate messages on these boards so as to help promote her own party (and over inflated ego). Why didn't you tell us your DJ line-up in the SSO ad Dawn? And also what % of the proceeds from your party will go to the Luncheon Club? Sceptical Technowarrior - Thu Jan 21 22:34:09 1999

I saw the ads in the SSO for the alternative party at Refern...no mention of any Dj's...until Kate Monroe is confirmed in writing..i will be withholding my precious $65. Last thing I want is to turn up and see Donnie Sutherland spinning his 45's.... im nobody....but nobody's perfect - Fri Jan 22 7:03:02 1999

Nobody - leave it to me to know who's in the know - guaranteed booking - Kate will be there spinning her stuff....gosh, i like her.....shame really, because i prefer c*ck - anyway..you can be assured sweetie that the night is set to be great - we are currently organising big props and great sets, and the DJ's are a mixed bag - and that's what a night requires a huge variety - at half the bloody price unlike the $85.00 MG tickets - ouch - See you there -?.... caio - Fri Jan 22 7:34:21 1999

So, one of Dawn's minions is at work on this board ("we" are currently organising bog props .....). Why didn't you answer my question about the % of proceeds going to the luncheon club? You must be really pisseed off that someone else has already beaten you to the "alternative" title. Just live with it, and stop spreading lies about Homo Eclectus. Technowarrior - Fri Jan 22 7:56:49 1999

Sorry, I meant to type "big" props. Freudian slip maybe? TW - Fri Jan 22 7:59:02 1999

I am a personal friend of Jimmy & Janes. I know for a fact he's been practising DJ'ing and has no intention of performing. BTW If you get to see him chances are he'll have a big FAT joint stuck in his mouth hang around and say hello. He's just a party animal and loves to chat to new people. I met him 2 years ago at sleaze and been friends ever since. RF - Fri Jan 22 9:04:06 1999

Marcia with Jimmy? Fri Jan 22 9:06:04 1999

As they say, what you don't know and can't repeat won't hurt you dear. And yes, Jimmy is a fine fun time guy, just not appropriate for the formerly gay and lesbian mardi gras party. Fri Jan 22 9:13:18 1999

Expect an official announcement on the DJs today.Hint - rhismscwg no jb - Fri Jan 22 9:13:28 1999

isnt this a stupid icon for a message --------------------------------> I mean whats with this years stooooopid poster--------------> Im no artist but this is crap - Fri Jan 22 9:40:48 1999

More hints - hgbllss Spot the female - Fri Jan 22 9:59:40 1999

DJ Rumour RHI Sean Manley, Warren Gluck, Steve Carley Hordern Greg Boladian (One of Sydneys Finest newcomers), Luke Leal, Sioux Spears Dome Sveta,Annabelle Gasper, Bill Cotsis Fri Jan 22 10:03:19 1999

The cat's out of the bag You bastards - Fri Jan 22 10:08:21 1999

At least they could cleaned teh guy's ear. Check out the wax and other boobies. Aural hygiene - Fri Jan 22 10:50:56 1999

The lucky nine. What about me ? It isn't fair. I've had enough, now I want my share. My tape was better than theirs - Fri Jan 22 11:01:52 1999

Yeah but nobody important aoous is a good friend of yours. tuff luck. Fri Jan 22 11:49:11 1999

With Warren, I guess we'll hear the disco-operatic version of Climb Every Mountain. Brings back memories. Julie Andrews - Fri Jan 22 12:15:55 1999

The press release has just issued. The confirmed DJ line up is as stated above. Some rumours are true - Fri Jan 22 12:29:58 1999

No friggin press release has been made. Get a life arsehole. You twerp. Guess who - Fri Jan 22 12:50:55 1999

Well even if that is the line up....I think i will check out the alternative alternative party at Redfern...I need my fix of Kate Monroe...<S> I'm nobody....but nobody is perfect....τΏτ - Fri Jan 22 12:56:51 1999

CAn someone please tell me, the 'contract' that Messers Gleeson has on producing 'Our' parties, was it for four parties, or five, and is this the last one? Richard P - Fri Jan 22 13:00:14 1999

Warren Gluck plays elevator music with a beat. You won't see me in the RHI from 2am to 6am. Nat - Fri Jan 22 13:16:30 1999

I can hardly wait! My friend RC and I are going to trip the light fantastic to all seven dance covers of My Heart Will Go On. We know what's best for you babies - it's what's best for us! Warren's booked for the next 20 Mardi Gras. Oops. Of course, he'll have to submit a tape to our handpicked party committee boys. Fri Jan 22 13:27:08 1999

I was in Miami for the White Party Week celebrations in November. The week covered a kaleidoscope of dance music styles with DJs including David Knapp, Victor Calderone and Julian Marsh. It seemed each party had a top name DJ that could easily headline any promoter's dance party in Sydney. All were very different but were masters at the style of music they play. Warren Gluck played a recovery party at the Warsaw Club (for those that know Miami)on the Monday night after the big weekend. There would have been no more than a couple of hundred people at the club. It was a highlight (among several) of a week of partying. As he has done for the last 2 MGs he will create some magic moments in the RHI. He is in my opinion the right DJ for that hall on that night. Sydney by now must know the style of music he plays (I am deliberately avoiding labels) and in my opinion he one of the best at that style. For those that do not enjoy this style and the way it is mixed, then there are at least 2 other halls beckoning you and at least 2 other parties for that matter. I'm happy with the decision taht he is in the line up - delighted in fact. Let the partying begin - Fri Jan 22 14:46:28 1999

There must be a mistake in the DJ LIne Up - wasn't that the same line up in 1998? 1997? Oh and Steve Carley also closed in 1996 and all three Sleazes since. Even the DOme is repeating - although if ANnabelle & Bill are as sleazy as usual it could be fund Done it before - yukky icons - Fri Jan 22 15:00:17 1999

The DJ line up also provides a hidden meassage to one of the performers. History Repeating - Fri Jan 22 15:06:24 1999

Haven't you people all had enough of the same types of 'commercial' music being rammed down your throats? Every year, year after year, MG and Sleaze have the same DJs, the same music and the same lame shows. It's like watching indefinite reruns of Family Ties and The Cosby Show! Why are queens afraid of change, and something just a bit different....just for once? I, as most of my friends, will be going to the Homo Eclectus party.....can't wait! think - Fri Jan 22 15:28:54 1999

Alan Brown in his Electric Dreams email voted Mardi Gras the best dance (circuit) party of 1998. This is a guy who goes to all the big and not so big parties in US and Europe. For those that are not happy with the MG party approach, it is great that there are alternative parties. I just hope this trend continues. It is a healthy thing. For those that choose to attend these parties I hope you have the night of your lives. I hope I have mine in the RHI on the 27th. Sort of win win really - Fri Jan 22 16:01:35 1999

I'm waiting for a confirmed line up before I speak. Nat - Fri Jan 22 16:06:25 1999

Do you believe, she would seriously go all the way to Australia, I really dont think shes strong enough Chastity - Fri Jan 22 17:11:22 1999

1997 MG Dean Essing, Steve Carley, Warren Gluck. 1998 MG Warren Gluck, Steve Carley. 1999 MG Sean Manley, Warren Gluck, Steve Carley. And is it also true that Sean will be channeling Dean Essing? Spooky - Fri Jan 22 19:25:59 1999

Why do people let themselves get ripped off by "MG"? $85+bf and what do you get? The same old tied music is being played, year after year, the shows they put on are the same every year, just to a different track. When are "MG" going to wake up and start moving in to the future and leaving the past behind. who wants to here the same old track year after year, even if it is a remix. "Boring". Who ever "MG" get to dj, i'm surethe Rainbow party will have a more diversty in there line up. As for me i'm going to Homo Eclectus, because the dj line up is better that anything that "MG" or the rainbow party could offer us. give me music with balls. - Fri Jan 22 19:50:08 1999

Give me music with words. Words sweetie words Fri Jan 22 19:55:55 1999

Which Mardi Gras board member was seen racing down the stairs at Gilligans and screamimg "Sean Warren and Steve" Fri Jan 22 20:04:04 1999

My favourite graphic is the none one Fri Jan 22 20:05:24 1999

Dear Let the Partying Begin - you speak outta your ass babe. I also happen to like a lot of the type of music Warren Gluck plays, but he has NO idea how to play it. And the disgusting cheezy Almighty crap is just that, crap. He is there because he is a mate of you know who. But is Sean is channeling Dean Essing, then that would be just fine with me and a hell of a lot of others. Whatever you thought of his choice of music, he knew how where and when to play it and get you into the journey. Fri Jan 22 20:07:50 1999

Hey guys the dice has been rolled. Warren G will be there - middle DJ in the RHI. If you don't like it - either find another party or find another hall. Good choice party committee - Fri Jan 22 21:34:26 1999

Hey, did anyone else go to Redfern on New Years???? I did and had a fantastic time, though curious about others opininons. Mark and I'm............ - Fri Jan 22 21:43:31 1999

Warren's credentials in both the US circuit party scene and in the tough world of the New York night club scene speak for themselves. Check out the circuit noize site and see how busy the boy is. The dice has come a double six - Fri Jan 22 21:55:07 1999

Don't know about you - I'll be at Home Eclectus. Omg - Fri Jan 22 21:57:06 1999

Thanks for the advice Richard. We sure you're delighted by your choice. Sat Jan 23 2:15:43 1999

Does Warren Gluck have a work permit? I might check that one out for myself. Technowarrior - Sat Jan 23 3:54:05 1999

Forget the words, give me music with fat chuncky beats. Sat Jan 23 6:43:00 1999

If Warren Gluck is so well known over in the state's why did it take someone almost a week to track him down, to confirm his accomadation in Melb, because no one had head of him over there, they aventually found him in some back street bar playing to no one. Sat Jan 23 6:49:53 1999

ok not enought romours so far here's the goss... as we all know shirley bassey was here last year and didn't play, some of us know she's said she'd like to play the party... surprise she's playing sydney the two nights before... as for the song it will not be history repeating because that was done a couple of years aga. at first the committee was thinking 'diamonds are forever' but this couldn't involve enought male caractors so it has been decided to do a remix of 'goldfinger', so expect a girl in gold and pussy galore and the pussyetes, lots of bonds, oddjobs and missster goooldfiiiiiingers. as for the aston martin that is not so easy, though there has been suggested that a rear projection screen showing movie footage could be a possiblity if they can get copywrite clearance. as for jimmy barnes... have heard 'romours' but negotations are not going so well. the knowing one - Sat Jan 23 9:45:28 1999

I am sure History Repeating has never been done at a MG or Sleaze party. I thought it was done at 1998 Launch and at Pride NYE 1997 into 1998. Correct me if I'm wrong - Sat Jan 23 9:58:54 1999

Warren is forever Sat Jan 23 10:01:43 1999

F##k the party Get out on the street You've got a parade USE IT Sat Jan 23 12:49:03 1999

Isn't it great that the Party Committee have chosen the other two really good newcomers (if you call 5 years new). Jamie at Sleaze and now his two sisters. Good on you Mardi Gras - keep promoting the next generation. Sat Jan 23 13:50:45 1999

Oops Forgot HRH Luke - now the line-up is sooooo young and progressive. Sat Jan 23 13:52:21 1999

Just back from 2 weeks overseas and popped into pinkboard. To Gary and the committee, a great DJ line up. Good contrast between RHI and the other halls. It must be a hard balancing act to try and please the masses. But I think you've delivered the goods. And I'm sure all other aspects of the party will be handled as professionally as ever. Expecting another party like no other in the world and one that this city can be proud of. Our party is in good hands - Sat Jan 23 13:54:33 1999

There's definitely something in there for everyone with the DJ line up. I'll be doin' as I normally do. In the RHI looking for the rich American boyfriend and boppin' along at 120 bpm. Do you believe in life after love? Any chance we may hear Lonnie Gordon's version of the old Sharon Redd song Beat The Street. There's a time for work and a time for play. I'm strong enough - Sat Jan 23 14:09:13 1999

Will the handpicked male members of the party committee piss off and stop congratulating themselves on their own choice of DJs. Some people may not realise it's you but we're not all that dumb or in the dark. So there's not O N E single Australian DJ capable of replacing Warren Gluck huh? Well maybe that tells you something about the shit he plays. Sat Jan 23 15:04:42 1999

Word has it mardi gras gave ticketek 600 comp tickets for the launch last week, so how many comps are they going to give them for the party? Sat Jan 23 16:17:46 1999

Yeah like sure Mardi Gras would give away $51,000 worth of tickets tugger - Sat Jan 23 17:13:30 1999

why not tugger? they've given them to Stollie to give away at straight pubs lovey! and anyway, they'll just add another 600 to the party and still tell us there were 20,000. like they've been doing for the last four years. Sat Jan 23 17:41:17 1999

Mardi Gras hand's out more comp's than you could ever imagine. Sat Jan 23 18:24:11 1999

5 to 10 comp's get given to the top management of david jones and grace brothers, what do they do for the gay community? what involvement do they have with mardi gras? Answer to both not a f**king thing. Sat Jan 23 18:27:09 1999

If the music is that bad at the MG party, do as i do and make music in the toilets ??????!!!!!!!?????? Always works for me pig in sh*t - Sat Jan 23 19:23:19 1999

And we wonder why it's a straight party. Anyone else heard Neverending Fright yet? Can't wait for the New Weekly exclusive cover story. Sat Jan 23 20:46:49 1999

What diversity across the halls? Luke Leal played in the RHI at Slaeze, now he is in the Hordern. That said, I did like his set between 3am and 4am in the RHI at Sleaze. Please please Greg, Luke and Sioux - if you are reading this - give us some good, harder and less vocal house and trance in the Hordern. Frankly I don't care what gets played in the RHI, but I wish some of you would accept that we don't all want Hi NRG in both the Hordern and the RHI, with the only alternative being deep house in the Dome. I do have to wonder why it is necessary to bring Warren Gluck out again. Surely Alex Taylor, Kate Monroe, Jason Leahy etc etc could do as good a job. Technowarrior - Sat Jan 23 23:32:03 1999

apparently the palladium(alternative no3) is going to lose its licence for McMardi gras...apparently something to do with pissing off someone in redfern (alt.no.4)...I say wear no nylon she knows someone on the licker board - Sun Jan 24 1:32:52 1999

what a marvellously sophisticted community we are. Djs Djs Djs Djs Djs, Djs, Djs, Djs, Djs, Djs. Wonderful reading for all our straight critics who log into pinkboard. Keep taking the pills, girls. Sun Jan 24 3:14:32 1999

Oh well I guess we're not allowed to talk about parties on the Party Wall. Remove the wall immediately Panther. And from now on in every thing I do in life, I'm going to take into account what the straight critics may think and write. i gyuess he or she won't be going to the party. And probably not the parade. - Sun Jan 24 8:16:23 1999

Now there's a statement full of something! - '...she knows someone on the licker board'. (By the way, 'licker' is correctly spelled 'liquor') haveanicelife - Sun Jan 24 9:33:22 1999

Maybe I've missed the point or maybe I've taken too many drugs... but...what is going on here?. This isn't a celebration of djs...it's a celebration of being gay and our culture. Unless our culture is about ragging on everything and everyone then you have an arguement, but I don't think it is somehow. I know there are alot of bitchy queens out there who find the only way they can be noticed is by complaining incessantly about things the rest of us wouldn't give a second thought to. You lot are still going to be there whether Jimmy/Danni/Gluck or every bloody blokie gaybasher in the world is there or not, and you're all going to complain the next day about the music and shows.....but you'll be the first in the queue for next years tickets. Another thing (while I'm on a roll), It's been said the reason old Glucky was chosen to play was the fact he knows how to spin a tune in miami. wow!!! So now we want the party to be just like an american one. Here's a thought...why don't we have a party that reflects the australian way of gay. I've finished now! my2sense. - Sun Jan 24 9:58:22 1999

Yep. I agree with you my2sense. mook - Sun Jan 24 10:02:50 1999

so what's alt.no.2 she know's somebody on the licker board? Sun Jan 24 10:14:51 1999

Isn't the 'Australian way of gay' about 'ragging on everything and everyone' in any case? Sun Jan 24 10:19:51 1999

Music request time. For Warren G: Catch by Sunscreem. I'm sure you will play it anyhow but just in case make this Aussie and his gorgeous boyf happy. And if you read this, you have a lot of fans down here. Let's just call us the Silent Majority. PS Outlaw (Michael Duretto remix) by Olive if you really want to make our night. Just 1 of 10000 fans (2 if you count the boyf) fans who can't wait for your RHI bracket - Sun Jan 24 11:53:29 1999

Well guys 'n gals. You've got off to a good start.This wall is only one week old and look at all the bitching and gossiping already. And the festival hasn't even started yet. Keep up the good work. I've decided to hand out weekly awards. Bitchiest comment of the week is Guess Who on Friday 22/1 12.50.55. Such venom. Most profound comment is Nat on Wed 20/1 11.13.58. Great use of metaphor. Best Piece of Advice is Pig on Sat 23/1 19.23.19. Very practical. Comment must in need of a reply is unsigned Thu Jan 21 1:11:59. Could someone tell him/her the answer. See you all next Sunday The adjudicator - Sun Jan 24 12:40:34 1999

Insider info is that the Cher rumour is correct!! I'll be there and lets hope I remember afterwards! Just remember Kylie and Danni last year :) grunt - Sun Jan 24 12:52:37 1999

Yes it was me who told you about Kylie and dannii last year, and me who is telling you Cher is not performing this year.But what a clever little party throwwer to spread such a rumour now that it's clear the gay and lesbian community no longer care for his parties and the tickets must still be sold. Sun Jan 24 14:22:49 1999

Im looking for a Party Ticket for after the parade, willing to pay between cost and no more than $100.oo If you have a ticket you wish to sell, please email me on ******** thanks Sun Jan 24 14:50:35 1999

the real alt.no2 is staing in bed - alt.no.1 is leaving town yeah - Sun Jan 24 15:06:39 1999

the real alt.no.2 is staying in bed - alt.no.1 is leaving town yeah thats better - Sun Jan 24 15:07:26 1999

I for one cant understand why Kate Monroe isnt in the DJ lineup.....she oozes talent and always has everyone up groovin' Oh well....Hi Ho Hi Ho...its off to Redfern I go... Just Me - Sun Jan 24 18:00:05 1999

And so another week starts on this wall, it can only get better. Pig in Sh*t - Sun Jan 24 19:06:30 1999

It is completely incorrect to state that Homo Eclectus at the Palladium is not happening due to the Palladium losing its licence. What bollocks! The Palladium is an ongoing nightclub. How could it possibly lose its licence for just one night, five weeks before the event? Dawn O'donnell may think that she is the Lesbian empress of Sydney, but in the greater scheme of things, she is nobody. She certainly couldn't cause another nightclub to lose its licence for just one night to suit her own spiteful, hatefilled campaign of revenge. Technowarrior - Sun Jan 24 19:20:45 1999

I blame it all on Happy Ho Sun Jan 24 23:18:19 1999

As per usual Mardi Gras brings out the bitch out in all and sundry. No one is ever happy, yet none of you miserable wingers have the guts to put your real names to what you complain about. Such a Sydney thing. Bitch, bitch, bitch...... Ethel of the Underground - Sun Jan 24 23:24:39 1999

When did Warren Gluck play at MG last year??? I just need to get my musical bearings before I can start bitching with the rest of you...I just hope that whoever played that fantastic set post Danni's show (which was terrible...who told that poor girl she could sing??)will be doing it again this year. Its the RHI for me (with my 2 str8 friends seeing as my BF doesn't want to come this year). Sleepless in Brisvegas - Mon Jan 25 0:38:39 1999

Pinkboard does not support selling of tickets to MG for anything other than cost price. Members must not buy their tickets just to make a profit. Any ad attempting to sell tickets for more than cost will be deleted from Pinkboard. If you are interested in buying or selling tickets please use Pinkboard Classifieds. Panther - Mon Jan 25 9:20:38 1999

Lets try and focus on the parade for a little while, I mean it is really what the world sees, it is the part of the festival that the media covers, Lets try and demonstrate a little more depth in our characters. Any insights into this yrs floats? who is this yrs political victim? what are the marching boys wearing? can the girls top Xena?? whats the deal with television coverage? commercial , ABC , Bet the next three comments are about the party - Mon Jan 25 9:58:46 1999

Gee, thanks Adjudicator. As the parade, you can be sure there'll be a few dress stained Monica's, and Channel 10 are covering it. Nat - Mon Jan 25 10:16:25 1999

It's definitely Elvis for the 12 o'clock show, I saw him in the toiletries aisle at Clancy's yesterday and he spilt the beans. It's true what he said "I'm just as relevant to the Sydney G&L scene as Danii is" !! Mon Jan 25 10:23:51 1999

I'm beginning to think I'm the only person who goes to MG parties, enjoys themselves, and yet never has any idea of who the DJ was at any time in any hall. So the argument for or against any DJ is way over my head. Am I the only person who thinks this way? (However, even I notice the difference between the RHI music and the Dome music - the Dome is so much sleazier) Any DJ will do - Mon Jan 25 12:02:54 1999

A question serious about MG float music (in case anyone actually goes in the parade as opposed to boycotting it every year) can anyone give me advice about BYO music? We're going to be a small walking group (so we wont have a truck battery to work off). What's the best possible setup we can have to get decent broadcast theme music for our entry? Thanks for all the genuine answers. _7_ - Mon Jan 25 12:16:38 1999

The inclusion of Warren Gluck (New York DJ) in the list of DJs for the party raises again the whole issue of the role of overseas performers, artists, shows etc in the whole festival. Some people are upset by his inclusion simply because he is an American. Should we also have overseas entertainers? Remember the likes of Chaka Khan, D Ream, Boy George and Lonnie Gordon. And what about overseas shows, for example, A Family Outing in this year's festival or those one person shows from a few yers back like Michael Kearns. And Making Porn sounds as American as they come even if it is a local cast. Where is the line in the sand drawn? Is it OK to have Chaka Khan perform but not Warren Gluck DJing? I'm on the fence to be honest.it obviously is not an issue for the current board. Australian made or overseas imported - Mon Jan 25 13:46:27 1999

I have a theory when it comes to the RHI. The more girly, fun and light the music is the more the straights just blend into the crowd. Somehow they just seem gayer in the way they respond to the music. Smiling faces etc etc It's just a theory - Mon Jan 25 14:55:25 1999

Dear _7_ I have a friend who is has done every parade and another who is a bit of a guru when it comes to sound, so I will endeavour to help you with your dilemna, all the best for the march, (cant wait for that adrenalin rush) , will get back to you in the next few days. Bet the next three comments are about the party - Mon Jan 25 15:18:49 1999

On the radio today Dot Dingle said she was in the tent till 4am, then Gary T till close. Mon Jan 25 19:29:48 1999

_7_ - Your music needs to be quite loud, which means decent speakers. One year we did a walking group. We had a ute that had the sound system on it, and a few lights shining at us. We also put the name of the group on the ute. Maybe you could do it on something that you can push (shopping trolleys) or someone's car. Another year we used a VW bug which we attached big flats to. Panther - Mon Jan 25 19:36:27 1999

Hey, Sleepless in Brisvegas it's good to hear from you again. Now the plan is this. I have upgraded the mirror ball necklace to take the strength of 3 roid boys so it should remain on my neck for the night. See if we can meet up this time after the poor effort at sleaze. I'll be in the usual spot, front right RHI until later on when I venture into the Horden etc. I'm not going to even attempt anything too wild as far as outfits go, but just work on the same theme as sleaze, (with a February twist). Hope the festive season has seen you well and let me know via here or mail if you want to attempt "Meetup and Dance" part 2. By the way - SGLMG. After going to the Danny T. Big Top party at New Year (a fun straight and gay mix), could you consider a few things. 1. Rainbow lasers (wooooooooooow) 2. Smoke machines that cover the dance floor for a few minutes (hours?). 3. Big Chill out spaces and plenty of seats 4. A mix of hard trance and handbag house to keep everyone happy. 5. No fairy floss. The sight of that when accessoried off ones face was not good. Now if only this January tan can last another month. Mark and I'm sorry but I'm straight - Mon Jan 25 20:02:55 1999

Hey Mark, good to hear from you. Big things have been happening since Sleaze but I'm still going to be chugging down to MG (minus the BF, because he says he's over it which is going to be a bit nerve wracking but I'm taking my str8 SWAT team with me!). As for meeting up, I'm all for it and hopefully we can get our s*** together this time round. I think the changes to the RHI last year kind of threw me...Are the pillars even there anymore (they must be because something has to hold up the roof, but I can't recall seeing them at Sleaze)? I'm going to need lots of positive vibes on the night to make up for the missing boyfriend factor (especially as the evening wears on and the substances wear off!) so shine that love light around! As for the music, usual requests: handbag, house and up, up, up music (you know what I mean)...heaps of big buildups climaxing in thumping beats and soaring vibes that leave you feeling like the top of your head's about to blow off! If you want to take this chat off the board Mark, you can email me on brisvegas98@hotmail.com Happy pre-mardi gras all! Sleepless in Brisvegas - Tue Jan 26 10:05:43 1999

I'm doing backing vocals on Dannii's next single ! Shauna the 'orrible - Tue Jan 26 12:25:06 1999

marching girls will be dressed as Natasha Stott Despoja, wearing business suits with doc martins Young Democrat - Tue Jan 26 13:10:56 1999

Oh the flaming you going to get for not having the right taste in music Sleepless. I feel for you. Tue Jan 26 15:27:04 1999

Well no prizes for guessing what the opening or just possibly the 2am show will be this year - the formula written & thoroughly awful Neverending Nightmare. If that and the shows CD are an example of where Mardi Gras Music is going it's all downhill. Painfully bad. Tue Jan 26 15:32:00 1999

are tickets sold out ????? Tue Jan 26 17:42:56 1999

Can someone tell me who is putting on the Rainbow Party as I am interested in going to it and not wasting my money on the MG party since I would like to party with my gay brothers Tue Jan 26 21:12:52 1999

Yes I can tell you..............the rainbow party is being put on by some one else , who cares? come on the big party is at the showgrounds , everyone knows this, it has been for years and will continue to be the event of the night , where the parade ends and the party begins, go to the rainbow party and you will be partying with those who couldnt get tickets to the offical party or those who have too much attitude to go to the offical party and think that they are just too alternative............ Good luck to all the other small parties, dont be disillusioned you are needed to allow the drunk spectators and alternatives to have a dance and you will be doing a community service by helping to clear the streets after the parade, so thankyou for this. But dont get carried away you arent the event of the night, you are only an alternative and you dont have any international performers now do you?? huh??? no you dont. and you wont have 20,000 attending now will you??? no you wont, and there wont be as many spectatcular costumes or personality at your party . But good on you for trying lets not kid ourselves - Tue Jan 26 23:04:12 1999

I am sure that Warren Gluck is Australian but on the strength of his DJ reputation here he has made it big on the US party scene in recent years. That's why he has an affection for Mardi Gras and brings the best of the world party DJ experience to Mardi Gras...which debunks the local sell-out myth! To add to the local artist stuff... the Mardi Gras Festival, Parade & Party is the largest cultural festival producing new Australian work from any Australian Cultural festival with a large number of MG artists touring successfully to world Festivals. It's about time some people realise that in your backyard you have the world's best...just go to London or US Pride celebrations and be bored to death!! Why do think over 10,000 tourists travel to MG every year!? We're the talent exporters - Tue Jan 26 23:35:37 1999

Thanks for your suggestions on the Parade music et all guys. There's a few things I 'd forgotten and I'm giving it some thought at the moment. _7_ - Wed Jan 27 1:37:29 1999

Well, I've read and reread Let's Not ... and Talent Exporters ... and this is what I have to say - Y O U A R E W R O N G. The gay & lesbian movement was founded on revolution, and the new revolution is underway. The fat cats & kittens fed on their diet of Dannii and New Weekly and champagne will fall by the wayside, too bloated & out of condition to keep up with the movement they are so blind to. Their grandiose & sanitised Hollywood vision of non-heterosexual sexuality will drown in its own syrup. This is the turning point. Celebrate it - and I don't mean just the party. Having the numbers at an AGM will count for nothing when the community has voted with their feet. A Mardi Gras without the Gay and Lesbian will be irrelevant, and we'll be moving on. Wed Jan 27 3:52:47 1999

Let's not forget the DJ's - but can we marry this issue to one of great importance (and from memory much controversey last year). Here are 2 questions for you: 1. Do the toilets under the Hordern still exist? 2. Will Buck Naked be back again? Wed Jan 27 10:08:32 1999

buck naked = sh!t house dj. enough said teach these boys how to beatmix - Wed Jan 27 10:31:18 1999

Those who like their music thump thump thump should be happy with the DJ line up for Harbour Party. Woe is me - Wed Jan 27 13:33:57 1999

All I have to say this week is *seats* (not a word about music, I promise). Please please please can we have more seating in each of the halls. The removal of the seating and terracing in the Hordern about three years ago almost ruined it as a venue. Year after year people ask for more seating inside the halls and year after year this request is ignored. Many of us don't want to go outside to sit down - we want to sit down inside where we can still be a part of that hall's music, lights and atmosphere. So again, please give us more indoor seating. Nat - Wed Jan 27 13:36:20 1999

Such a true comment 'teach these boys how to beatmix '...I agree. And why does the SGLMG insist on using DJs who do not know how to beat mix? Sure, they may be able to run one track into another, but please - anyone can do that, even my granny! And besides, that is not beat mixing. SGLMGdjssuck - Wed Jan 27 13:41:37 1999

Yes Luke is playing second in the horden is that good or not?? Wed Jan 27 15:52:12 1999

S H O C K Wed Jan 27 16:11:29 1999

H O R R O R ! ! Richard Cobden is the surprise performer at the party !!! Y E S ....Just Dick and his piano..and a few tunes he won an award for in 1969 !!! W A K E U P D I C K E Y... i feel glowsy - Wed Jan 27 16:14:01 1999

Richard Cobden may be too bizzy tending a matter of an assault charge to perform at MG, i believe that performance was one not to be missed ! I hear Richard made Za Za Gabor look like a pussy cat, Shocked over coffee - Thu Jan 28 1:35:16 1999

I thought Richard Cobden WAS Za Za's pussy cat - you know about animals looking like their owners..... ...and they've both been moulting for years.... claws - Thu Jan 28 10:52:58 1999

RE: teach these boys how to beatmix - Wed Jan 27 10:31:18 1999. What a nasty vial peice of works you are. Just because you don't like someone else's taste in music, or the way that they DJ, that doesn't make them a bad DJ. What ever happened to individual taste OR 'Live and let live'? Thu Jan 28 11:44:44 1999

I dont claim to know anything about the performers at the party, and well to be honest , I dont really care, if Im there and I get a surprise well thats just great. But just an idea wouldnt it be clever if Mardi gras got the tamperer and Maya to visit our shores, surely they wouldnt cost that much and there two hits would go right off man my idea - Thu Jan 28 12:50:44 1999

But what's she gonna do now with a chimney on her ? Thu Jan 28 12:58:39 1999

Regarding Pinkboards policy of only letting people sell MG tickets for cost price. Why let them advertise selling the tickets at all. I don't care if they sell them for one dollar and lose money on the deal. That is how the undersirables get into our parties. And the excuse of "they're already there - it's now only about raising funds for MG festival" is not valid. that's how the parties got corrupted in the first place. Jono - Thu Jan 28 14:32:31 1999

Bitching Bitching Bitching. After reading from top to bottom all I can say is what a cynical bunch of queens are in Sydney. I am 21 gay and proud, I love to party and have no expectations about Mardi Gras. I am sure I will have a great time no matter who the DJ's are or even if there is an international act. be gay, be happy, and stop bitching. Ecka007@hotmail.com eric Thu 28th Jan 1998 - Thu Jan 28 18:53:40 1999

Let's hope the sound quality immediately off the dance floor in the RHI (where a hell of a lot of people boogy because of the crush) is not the swampy mess of Sleaze. If the biggest sound company in the southern hemisphere can't get it right ....... Fed up with crap sound quality - Thu Jan 28 19:17:58 1999

arrrrgh .. 4 weeks to go and i don;t know what to wear, or where to shop, or what Maybe i should just go naked? synner - Thu Jan 28 20:42:12 1999

Hey Nat, do you know things we don't? Back of the Mardi Gras newsletter I received today in the post tells me that Chastity Bono is coming out for Mardi Gras to promote her book. Anyone know what Cher is doing at the end of February? Technowarrior - Thu Jan 28 21:38:21 1999

Well, SGLMG is only 30 days away. This will be my first Mardi Gras, and im hoping that i will be Marshalling in the Start Area!!!!! So see you all there!!!!! AngeL - Thu Jan 28 22:22:42 1999

Re: fed up with crap sound quality. At Sleaze the ceilings had been removed and the sound company concerned (probably jands) did the best possible. I am led to believe that the ceilings have been replaced so the problem should not occur. I would has-it-a-guess that you are not a sound engineer (I am) and that you have no idea of the problems they faced. In my professional opinion they did the best job possible. If you have a problem with the sound at Mardi Gras then I make the very simple suggestion that you move to an area you deem to be better. (this advice also goes for dj's, shows or even in fact party) Since this post has been an aural exercise I am including an ear :) BND - Fri Jan 29 0:27:37 1999

My My Mr has-it-a-guess what a professional response ! Maybe we need to have some more sign language people around the edge of the dance floor..ear ear now thats a good idea. love yous all ; ) Daze - Fri Jan 29 1:08:33 1999

Have to add my little whinge about the sound quality at Sleaze (whatever the reasons). Being an auditory processor myself, the sound quality is of primo importance and when I'm paying $85 a ticket I expect it to be as good as if not better than the quality I can achieve in my own living room!! 2 more cents.... - Fri Jan 29 9:32:06 1999

Eric, son, what a great attitude you have, my advice is to ignore most of the bitching, it comes from bitter twisted scene queens who are on a constant come down. They have no innocence like yourself and they've done it all too many times. Stay beautiful and enjoy yourself as I will Ryan - Fri Jan 29 12:19:53 1999

The party has sold out!!!! Dicks Out - Fri Jan 29 18:11:44 1999

With all due respect to BND, when you are providing a "first class" sound system to 8000 people who know the difference between good sound and bad, you get it right. Try a different audio design to start with. Everyone, especially the sound company, was well aware of the changes to the room's acoustics but insisted on putting in exactly the same design we have endured for years now. It's about time the sound quality was given the same level of respect that the lights are. After all, when you are in the middle of the dance floor of the RHI or on the sides, you can't see all of what the lighting designer sees, but you can certainly hear the sound (with or without any clean quality). In BND's "professional opinion" - heaven help the sound we would get if you were doing it. Get the sound right this time! - Fri Jan 29 18:53:59 1999

Glad the party has sold out. What astonishes me is that MG threatened Dawn regarding the MG Rainbow Party. The majority of those that would choose "MG Rainbow" over "MG Official" haven't been going to the huge parties for five years or more. Perhaps MG should listen to the mileage that 2-Day FM are getting out of MG already without threat of legal action. To say that you can't use the words Mardi Gras is rubbish and I wish, in some wry humorous way, that Dawn had taken the lawyer and the Board to the cleaners (but we would have suffered again, of course). It would never had stood up in court as the MG 'official' party was never in risk of not selling out and Dawn has been a supporter, and reaper, of this community since the lawyer was in short (not party)pants. I note that there are now no MG posters/info in any of Dawn's establishments. You made peace with Dawn David? - I don't think so - keeping it out of court has only made the discontent of our last winter grow even stronger. I, as with many others, were hoping your first big mistake would never happen. Will it now be "illegal" to hold a party at the same time as Rio or New Orleans or .... Get it together - Dawn has provided real support to BGF and many other groups for years. She is loved and hated all in the same sentence with smiles on the faces of the speakers - can David say that? I think not. When is a community not a community? When it is run by Mardi Gras. Dawn believes in karma now - Fri Jan 29 19:21:44 1999

So, the Sydney Formerly Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras party is a sell out all round then. Fri Jan 29 20:10:53 1999

OK, I agree that the sound hasn't been up to scratch lately, whether due to the sound engineers or venue structural changes and also hope it gets sorted out this time around. But more importantly, who will be the DJ to play Princes "1999". Me thinks in the RHI between 2 and and 6. Now lets get behind Sleepless in Brisvegas's music wish. Viva Brisvegas Mark and I'm ................... - Fri Jan 29 21:28:38 1999

Mark, you're not on the turn?????!!!!! ;-) Fri Jan 29 21:34:59 1999

Only 360 degrees from where I am now! Mark and I'm ........ - Fri Jan 29 21:54:09 1999

The party sold out friday 12:23pm. Let the ticket scramble begin. Dicks Out - Fri Jan 29 22:31:48 1999

What'll it be at the parade this year? Those zany shoes....again? Some marching drag queens impersonating a female tv identity....again? The festiavl is dull, the parade has become dull, the party died a few years ago....glad that there is alternative parties this year, and hope the alternative gay festival Squirtz does a party for the close of their (should I say Our) festival next year. Like Mardi Gras? Fine! I would prefer real Diversity and Equality in my parade, party, and festival anyday. See you at Squirtz, and where-ever the real queer aprty goers are gathering... R Murdoch- MG President - Fri Jan 29 23:42:29 1999

Wow Mark, and the view as your arse went by was nice too ;-) Mark's new stalker - Fri Jan 29 23:57:33 1999

To Dicks Out, tickets did not sell out friday at all, there were still tickets for sale on tuesday this week, so i don't no where your getting your information from. Sat Jan 30 0:37:41 1999

To Dawn believes in karma now - Lawyer on the Board of Mardi Gras. Lawyer? What lawyer? Lawyers are supposed to trained in due process, and justice, and proper interpretation of the law. There's no one on the board of mardi gras like that. Evan withem - Sat Jan 30 8:54:06 1999

Oh, i suddenly realised. You meant the insurance clerk!!! Sat Jan 30 8:54:50 1999

A couple of guys from WA would love to know more about a club nite called "Home" on Sundays. Sounds like it could be fun on the Sunday after the Party. Can anyone tell us a bit more about it? Thanks guys! Hungguys - Sat Jan 30 16:05:16 1999

Yes, it's just like Connections on a Saturday night. Full of straight girls dancing around their handbags. Sat Jan 30 20:42:05 1999

Opening show Danniiiiiiiii and Neverending Nightmare complete with special Ru Paul style rap to make the American visitors feel real welcome. Marching drags doing Dannii of course. Huge mainstream media promotion of Dannii's involvement with Mardi Gras. Now ask yourselves, who stitched up this deal behind closed doors and what was it worth to whom to turn Dannii into (ahahahahaha) a 'gay icon'? It won't work thank goddess, but try telling that to the media or 'Mardi Gras Mucus'. Jimmy doing You Make Me Feel Mighty Real - a little drug reference there. Wait & see. No lesbian show this year. Lesbians can't dance ya know? 21 years of Devolution. - Sat Jan 30 21:11:12 1999

Mardi Gras Tix please for 2 assoc members who missed out. Will pay cost + (for admin fee of course). Contact James on *****@*****.net.au. Thanx and have filthy fun wont you. JG - Sat Jan 30 21:26:42 1999

The tickets didnt sell out on Friday because they were on sale on tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What were you on when you posted that? I want some for the party Dicks Out - Sat Jan 30 23:33:55 1999

James - advertise in pinkboard classifieds Sat Jan 30 23:43:45 1999

Hey Devolution !! Dannii is on Mushroom, right ? Mardi Gras was over with Sony, they were scouting for a new company..They approached Mushroom..Mushroom says we'll cut a deal, we distribute you if you take one of our flagging acts...enter Dannii..and flog the hell out of her, make her a gay icon, half of those queers are out of it anyway, they won't realise that it is not Kylie till after they have bought the single..and we are sweet eh eh..Everlasting Nightmare is just that !! Not only is it appalling that such a talentless bimbo like Danni Minnowgee should launch "our" record company, but the song is a sub standard waste of time.. Back to the Mushroom deal !! Well they say if that works we'll think about distributing your next record (which may or may not) be a genuine gay or lesbian performer this "record company" is "supposed" to be promoting. Mardi Gras wags their tales and stick their tongues out...yes Mr. Godinski...Yes Mr. Murdoch (yeah he owns it ). Mardi gras have been taken for a ride with this one..they have entered into a business (the music one) that they know zip about. They need to have someone like Owen Trembath on their side , an entertainment lawyer..not the dopey Richard Cobden. So who amongst the administrators of "M G records" do you think has any musical savvy to evaluate what is commercially viable (in our own gay and lesbian international) music market? Wh of the four of those pen pushers has been near a live music venue lately? who has their fingers on the pulse of the burgeoning queer music explosion ?? That's right..no-one..So Mushroom have gleaned enormous amounts of Publicity for one of their weaker artists..and mardi gras have got stale dannii all over their faces and an everlasting headache to live it down..oh Danni is in this week's new idea..it mention the Sydney gay mardi gras, well lesbian is gone..just waiting for gay to go and they'll all be happy. notsodumblonde - Sun Jan 31 7:48:48 1999

well kiddies Dawn actually registered the business name "Mardi Gras rainbow Party"...she had every (legal) right to use her business name...she also registered the name "Prasits" years ago...you know the Thai restaurant chef.....She is a very savvy woman and i would not want to have her as an enemy (which Mardi Gras are making more of everyday) She won in the end though, nothing was reprinted..though future ads will have "Mardi Gras" removed..she did not have to even do that ! All the net profit from the party is going to the Luncheon club, so they'll be plenty of lamb roasts for many years to come. Mardi gras can't even make their events financially possible for Plwha's to attend. Can you imagine being on a pension about $400 a fortnight then paying rent..then paying for bills and food..and then forking out $145 to see Judi Connelli ? or even $20 for some events..it's not possible..at least $35 concession is reasonable for plwha's to attend a party..it should have been free for them, but that is a future dream that a truly enlightened society will soon realise. friend of the righteous ones - Sun Jan 31 9:01:02 1999

Graffiti Wall!! ha just a place for all the sad small minded bitches of the scene to have there say. Get a life you lot. Menonly - Sun Jan 31 9:33:02 1999

Is this a hand shadow puppet????? --->>> why - Sun Jan 31 12:48:42 1999

No it's an x-ray of the MG Prezzie glove puppet showing Dickie's hand. Sun Jan 31 15:10:40 1999

Now if Dawn and the Queer As F*** Festival were to get together - all you need then is an alternative parade. Amd I hear on the grapevine there might even be plans afoot for that, too. That's why I'll be supporting Dawn and QAFF. Sun Jan 31 18:06:06 1999

What's this? An ear of a Mardi Gras Board member listening to all the valid criticisms of the direction the organisation is taking? Sun Jan 31 18:37:31 1999

geez, by the way some of you bitchy posters go you think there aint much more to life than boring old "dance music". aren't dj's a trifle over-rated? aren't they just glorified consumers? I feel its a kinda sad shadow over our community if someone with enough cash to buy someone else's music (fact:no McMardi DJ will be performing original compositions) are seen as community talent(sic) Maybe (5 years down the track) McM.G will conceptualize a live venue as a part of their "no music of the future"(quote party committee) policy? Sorry, I guess that might be too creative for such event... dirtycub - Mon Feb 1 0:52:37 1999

What's this. Gary Leeson trying to hide from all his party fans? Mon Feb 1 6:41:49 1999

Right on dirty cub...dj's have replaced real musicians..pity that they glean the praises and accolades, when all they do is put on a few records and get paid high $$$ there is no money left to pay real performers !! Typical gay scene..trample trample trample anything real. twang - Mon Feb 1 8:46:17 1999

Acording to the January MG Newsletter the lighting designers are Allan Parkinson - RHI, Anthony Read - Horden, Jamie Ivarsen - Dome, Barbara Williams - Shows. DJ selection not yet complete. Theme: Think Red. Think Silver. Think Celebrate. Think Future. ... Panther - Mon Feb 1 8:58:06 1999

Thank you "friend of righteous ones" for remembering us pensioners out here on about $330 a fortnight! Mardi Gras? Who can afford it - not me! steelhips - Mon Feb 1 9:31:26 1999

Actually, concession tix for the party are $40. Lets be factual - Mon Feb 1 10:29:47 1999

And still no DJ announcement ......... Mon Feb 1 12:43:11 1999

Well, I heard some of the committee are a bit concerned about Warren playing all night, but those who know he's the right DJ for them are holding out - and as we know, they always get their way. Mon Feb 1 15:20:59 1999

Cher a definite!!!! yeah like Madonna last year J - Mon Feb 1 17:14:38 1999

Oh but I know someone who knows someone who knows someone who once bonked a 191 waiter who is now going out with the guy who is doing Cher's hair for the show. It's true, she's coming. You have to believe me! Mon Feb 1 17:32:44 1999

Anyone attempting to e-mail the alternative Mardi Gras [(c) trade mark/patent pending/etc], The Queer As F*ck Festival/Squirtz! we apologise as we've been unable to retrieve the messages. Contact me directly on barrylowe@wr.com.au and don't forget our first 4 plays this weekend. Full programs at The Bookshop Darlinghurst. Bookings (310-3536) And to the scoffers who said no one would notice QAFF, some sessions are almost booked out (albeit in a 40-seat theatre). We were expecting audiences of between 3-5 people. Mm, maybe there is a need out there. Watch out for next year's Queer As F*ck presents Crap! with Larry Galbraith hosting our very own "rip-off" of David Marr's "rip-off" of Geoffrey Robertson's Hypotheticals! Barry Lowe - Mon Feb 1 19:52:34 1999

Let's be factual....read the message this is for the Rainbow Party...not Money Grab's party ! gulp - Tue Feb 2 3:04:23 1999

I got a copy of the UK fag mag Attitude last night. There were photos of Cher at Heaven in London and the snippet with the photos said that she performed 2 songs at the Club. I know Madonna has performed at clubs like the Roxy in New York. Yet who would ever believe that she would ever bother doing a Mardi Gras. Let's face it Cher is no Madonna and if good ol' Heaven is good enough for her then why not Mardi Gras. Believe - Tue Feb 2 9:30:50 1999

Gawd... what a fabulous Mardi Gras (and sounds like its gunna be terribly original too) we have to look forward too... another show from Dannii (talentless scrag), more retro crap from Warren Gluck, and now, it seems, a show from a washed up crusty old hag who for some god-awful reason has released a so-called club-tune. ****yiiiiiiiiiiiikes**** *fun*keeBoi (Scared little poof) - Tue Feb 2 10:04:52 1999

I was told that Mardi Gras is waiting for audit clearance before they release details of the DJ line up. They don't want a repeat of last year. AGM - Allnite Girlie Music - Tue Feb 2 10:13:40 1999

AGM - repeat of last year in what way???? *fun*keeBoi - Tue Feb 2 10:19:42 1999

From the US Superbowl to the RHI. That must be a positive career move. But if Cher sings the US National Anthem, I want my money back. Seeing will be believing - Tue Feb 2 10:24:34 1999

If Cher tries to sing I want my money back! *fun*keeBoi - Tue Feb 2 10:35:43 1999

Hey *fun*keeBoi, good to see you back. Nat - Tue Feb 2 10:36:19 1999

Actually gulp, I am correcting the misleading information suggesting that the Dawn O'Donnell Ego Party gives a much better concession than Mardi Gras. Sure it does - by $5. Big deal. I'd rather spend my $40 at Mardi Gras than give it to that bitter, twisted old woman. Being factual - Tue Feb 2 10:44:25 1999

Nat.... s'good to be back... do me a favour, ay?? Just in case I'm too off my face to realise, come rescue me from the RHI when the Gluckster Phuckster's on, yah??? *fun*keeBoi - Tue Feb 2 11:41:05 1999

anything has to be better than Tina Arena (sleaze '97) :P daze - Tue Feb 2 12:30:11 1999

Well at least Dawn's party gives the profits to the Luncheon Club and does not go into the pockets of Rupert Murdoch. Whether Dawn is a "bitter and twisted old woman" (I trust you know her personally) or not..she is not doing it for personal profit, but to help aids sufferers...More Dawn's would make this world a better palce. gulp - Tue Feb 2 13:46:32 1999

your a bitter twisted old queen factual.... Tue Feb 2 13:48:08 1999

AIDS sufferers... gulp... **gulp!** Tue Feb 2 14:47:05 1999

What's the last comment mean ? Tue Feb 2 14:50:37 1999

well *fun*keeBoi, why not try the Hordern or the Dome since the RHI will be too unbrearable for you - or is the problem that, like too many people here, you can't stand the thought that exactly what you want to hear (the only good music there is of course) will not be being played in all halls all night. There are 20,000 people at the party baybee. Maybe they don't want you dictating what they should dance to .... Tue Feb 2 16:05:42 1999

well, whoever you are, who said I was phucking dictating?? There are plenty of crap deejays in sydney... why not just get one of them, instead of paying for some dumbarse to come all the way from the states?? Really... 20,000??? I never would have guessed. And, I don't go out with an ideal set or such in my head... I actually like to be taken away by the deejay... please, do educate me - expand my mind... but don't drag me down with something I could hear on Today FM!!!!! Bollocks! *fun*keeBoi - Tue Feb 2 16:14:37 1999

You really do not sound much fun Mr Boi. Change of name is in order I think. Work on the attitude also - Tue Feb 2 16:54:25 1999

"AIDS sufferers". What the hell is an AIDS sufferer Gulp? I like to think of myself as someone who is living with HIV, not an AIDS sufferer! Tue Feb 2 16:58:47 1999

Yeah, nice one WOTA. Don't judge what you do not know. People don't seem to be able to cope much with people speaking their minds, ay. And... ask anyone who knooooooows the *fun*kster... no name-change necessary! *fun*keeBoi - Tue Feb 2 17:03:14 1999

I think the last comment was expressing surprise that anyone who writes on a Pinkboard Graffitti wall would refer to PLWH/As as "sufferers". fyi gulp - that's considered offensive. Even the SMH gets called up on that one. So! Anyway! I see everyone is at each other's throats in "our" festive season. It gets more like Christmas every year. I only have one plea for the MG party - please, please put more bleacher seating in the halls... fastlove - Tue Feb 2 17:06:39 1999

I think the last comment was expressing surprise that anyone who writes on a Pinkboard Graffitti wall would refer to PLWH/As as "sufferers". fyi gulp - that's considered offensive. Even the SMH gets called up on that one. So! Anyway! I see everyone is at each other's throats in "our" festive season. It gets more like Christmas every year. I only have one plea for the MG party - please, please put more bleacher seating in the halls... fastlove - Tue Feb 2 17:07:01 1999

Hear here (which hear/here is it?) more seating and bleachers in all the halls please. I was beginning to think that I was a lone voice on that one. Nat - Tue Feb 2 17:48:09 1999

Fastlove - what you expect, when a certain ex mardi gras pres is going about the place spreading his own brand of festive joy in a slap happy way. He shouldn't use his hand too often, though. He might break a finger - and then how would he manipulate the murdoch mg puppet president? Tue Feb 2 19:10:54 1999

Well despite the "crap dj's", "lack of seating", "not so popular president","danni","Cher","Dawn's party","boring dance music", "sound quality", "ticket prices".............., I'm going to have a great time and nothing is going to stop that. I hope everyone else does the same and laps the atmosphere up. It isn't everyday that 20 000 people can experience this at the one venue and have a common celebratory bond for being there. The beauty of such big parties is that if you don't like the music, sound, show or even the girl with flicky hair dancing behind you, there are other areas to dance. I'm going to attach this symbol to the post, as a positive vibe can go a long way. Have a great month everyone Mark and I'm .................. - Tue Feb 2 20:15:09 1999

Oh and one other thing. If Danni is to appear,please let her perform coconut. I know it will never be found in the 100 greatest dance songs list, but there is something about it that I enjoy. May just be the summer heat or maybe just that Everlasting ... doesn't tickle my fancy. Mark and I'm .... - Tue Feb 2 20:33:19 1999

Well said. I'd love to hear Coconut, but Neverlasting was written to be the opening show, so no Coconut, no credibility. I still think you might be on the turn Mark ;-) Tue Feb 2 21:09:15 1999

My disorganised friend has failed to get party tickets, anyone know where they are still available or of someone who has them to sell. NZRod - Wed Feb 3 9:03:52 1999

Maybe if we all start campaiging we can get both! The Everlasting and the Coconut - Wed Feb 3 9:08:16 1999

Sorry, if you think "sufferers" was an inappropriate word..I think people with hiv/aids do suffer don't you ? Suffer from lack of money..suffer from lack of medical research, suffer from job discrimination..suffer physical pain and mental anguish? Stop arguing about the lexicon. gulp - Wed Feb 3 9:12:50 1999

Gulp - you suffer from ignorance, an apparent lack of education on the topic and ultimately, compassion. You do yourself and your community a dis-service by refusing to enlighten your own ignorance. It's not an attractive attitude. brother teresa - Wed Feb 3 9:37:38 1999

Great one "Forrest Gulp",the point is you fail to think at all in your sweeping statment,now put your computer in the box it came in,take it back to the store and let them know your too silly to own one and will return when you mature a little,save us the suffering of your mindless thoughts. Daze - Wed Feb 3 9:47:21 1999

LOL@Daze *fun*keeBoi - Wed Feb 3 10:14:40 1999

So instead of critising my usage of language (in a) Daze..enlighten me...Is the correct terminology "living with..hiv aids" ? Why argue about what words i am using, when the message is the same ? if I had my way all plwha's would get into the party and all events free..so what are you throwing a hissy fit about a word ? You can't tell me someone with full blown aids isn't suffering ! Wake up... gulp - Wed Feb 3 10:40:40 1999

hush now gulp your loosing credibility. Say sorry and choose another topic to carry on about. BND - Wed Feb 3 11:14:38 1999

Where can I find details of parade entries that need more people to join in em? I haven't yet found any on pinkboard's classifieds... doubleG - Wed Feb 3 11:32:38 1999

Onlt one thing to say Seats please - inside Wed Feb 3 12:10:32 1999

Yes, seats, seats and more indoor seats. Oh, and Gulp, you really are putting your foot in it and making a total ass of yourself all over these boards. Your credibility rating is virtually zero right now. Why not do yourself a favour and turn off your computer and leave it off. (G)Nat - Wed Feb 3 13:01:29 1999

There will be plenty of tickets available and probably at very cheap rates as a result of the gay and lesbian and queer alternative to the Murdoch Packer Minogue Mardi Gras. Wed Feb 3 15:12:53 1999

I hope it is Jimmy Barnes closing. It wouldn't be hist first time playing at mardi mras. How many of you know that his song "Saturday night" was filmed at mardi mras in the late 70's. If he plays I will be moshing up the front. Not all G&L's are into the minogues and sequins, some of us aren't hetrophobic More than just gay - Wed Feb 3 15:31:41 1999

Will the ex-pres be at the party or in gaol?? Wed Feb 3 15:54:45 1999

How's this for logic? Mardi Gras has not announced its DJ line up. Frisky has not announced its DJ line up. I'm therefore assuming that Warren G will be playing at Frisky and Jo Jo is not prepared to say anything until Mardi Gras announces that Warren G is in their line up. The WG factor - Wed Feb 3 16:11:51 1999

Mardi Gras better hurry up an announce the DJ line up. Article 54(e) of its Constitution states that 14 clear days notice has to be given to members before the party. Otherwise the party will have to be re-scheduled. Remembering Monica's dress - Wed Feb 3 16:27:44 1999

All the Warren Gluck back lash seems to come from people who probably won't be the RHI anyhow. So what's the general verdict on the Hordern and Dome line up? Enough variety etc etc. At least, we've been spared Mr Speed Garage himself (BN) Just curious - Wed Feb 3 16:33:59 1999

Can anyone tell me whether or not the pool party is going to be a great event or a fake lei and grass skirt bit of silliness - ie really insensitive to indigenous peoples of the Pacific? I'd think not, considering last year's theme, but the advertising with it's "Gidget does the Pacific" idea kind of put me off and made me wonder... I know it's a "classic" but we can do our very own kitch so much better - just look at Vanessa Wagner :-) fastlove - Wed Feb 3 16:42:07 1999

To all who read this: The DJs were announced by Mardi Gras on January 29th. They are as follows: RHI: Sean Manley / Steve Carley / Warren Gluck Hordern: Greg Boladian / Luke Leal / Sioux Spears Dome: Sveta / Annabelle Gaspar / Bill Cotsis Costume Pagaent: David Wilkins / Garry Tee The venue themes are: RHI: Red - Vegas is burning Hordern: Silver - Satellite of love Dome: Wind - Temple of Thunder Costume: Orange and Blue - Aloha Dot That should end some of the rumours anyway. Mardi Gras Mardi Gras staff - Wed Feb 3 17:42:37 1999

I've never seen such a load of bitching....i was feeling excited but reading through this is bringing me down. ps.whats retro ..can you dance to it. pps. wouldn't it be just soooo fabulous and wonderful if Cher sang....i'm telling you darling I would just faint. jojo - Wed Feb 3 17:57:42 1999

http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/audio/triplej.ram Wed Feb 3 19:45:00 1999

It's nothing to DO with hetErophobia 'More than just gay'. Yes, I'm very aware that Saturday Night included footage of Mardi Gras and I'm sure others are. But ask yourself this - kd lang, a real live lesbian would love to do Mardi Gras, however there's nothing appropriate she could sing according to the hand-picked party committee boys. However it is appropriate for Danniiiiiii to record an awful song and perform it as the opening show, and appropriate for Jimmy Barnes to screech his way through an old Sylvester classic. If that doesn't defy logic as well as the purpose of McMardi Gras I'd like you to give me an example of something that does. Everlasting Cynic - Wed Feb 3 20:02:54 1999

For your information kd lang has refused numerous invitations to do Mardi Gras Party - she "doesn't feel like it" but "might do it in 2000". There is nothing quite like the breathtaking arrogance of out gay & lesbian artists when invited - Holly Johnson just used to say "tell them to get lost - I'm not going that far" - you could hear him in the background. But then again there's nothing quite like the bulllshit that's posted on this grafitti wall. Ignorance multiplied by envy multiplied by bitchiness is quite a potent little formula. Wed Feb 3 21:31:39 1999

Annabel Gaspar playing a "Temple of Thunder"? I'd like to see that! Technowarrior - Wed Feb 3 23:17:58 1999

wwwhhhhhooooo *********** actually ******** cares ******** annyway ********* Thu Feb 4 1:32:04 1999

Well if the overseas acts won't come, there are plenty of Australian gay and lesbian acts who would die of a heart attack if mardi gras asked them !! look around you for the answer to this problem mg...it's in your own backyard ! gnome - Thu Feb 4 7:48:41 1999

so who has created the "ignorance" 'bitchiness" and "envy", mardi gras spy ? Ignorance, because you don't tell us who, when and where...bitchiness is the only way to get through to you as you don't answer phones, emails or letters...and evny..well people are usually envious when you have something they don't..and in this case it is the power to control our festival. You created the monster with your secretiveness, lack of communication and lack of community consultation. Why then be suprised when the beast raises it's head in defiance ? logicalass - Thu Feb 4 8:24:42 1999

Mardi Gras is a time of celebration. If you don't feel like celebrating please go somewhere else. Go to one of those homophobic states in the US or Malaysia where they put us in gaol. We still have a lot to celebrate in Sydney. People come from all over the world to celebrate with us. I am sick of reading all this whinging. I am looking forward to the party and the whole festival! If you aren't, don't try to bring those of us who are down. Panther - Thu Feb 4 9:21:30 1999

Exaclty Panther..this is a free country where all opinions are valid, and we have the right to express them..We don't choose to live in malaysia or the US for these reasons. It's unfortunate that a lot of the comments are derogatory..but then surely this is the communities outlet for their frustrations...ask yourself why there are not more positive responses here ??? maybe they are all so happy they have got nothing to say ? or just maybe the locals are the ones affected and yes...a chunk of people do feel disenfranchised. for what it's worth yippeee free at last - Thu Feb 4 9:33:50 1999

I'm gunna vomit if Jimmy Barnes performs at Mardi Gras. Sorry to sound bitchy, or bring anyone down... just statin' a fact here booooooooys! *fun*keeBoi - Thu Feb 4 9:55:43 1999

logicalass & FAL have hit the nail on the head. If things weren't terrible wrong at MG headquarters then there wouldn't be whinging in the first place. I don't care if you're tired of reading it Panther - suppression doesn't make it go away. The MG board is beginning to find that out the hard way. I will also be at the party, celebrating and making the most of it - but in the back of my mind I still know that the apple is developing a rotten core. voice - Thu Feb 4 10:27:31 1999

Respect you enormously Panther and I agree that some of the comments are a waste of time .... But, as we all know so well with organisations that promise to fix things and then don't, the only way to get the message out is through avenues like your Pinkboard. The MG draft of it's 'vision' is a load of garbage and, once again, totally ignores issues like equality, political balls, youth etc. despite these being raised extensively at many of its forums. Whether it be MG or Pride, the backdoor deals, corruption, and A-list preferential treatment has to stop. Last year's MG AGM was a mess, and, if MG keep going the way they are, a repeat performance is on the cards. The only reason the Pride AGM wasn't a mess was due to the covert vote stacking against the people who really care about the big picture of the community, not just one small part (yourself included). The rot must stop and thank you for giving mere mortals an avenue to express themselves on a regular basis - it's a bit like therapy really. Let the debate continue - Thu Feb 4 10:41:39 1999

I heard Dot Dingle was playing the costume pageant chill area??? can anyone confirm/ deny this please Thu Feb 4 12:07:48 1999

is dot playing with himself again !! what an isipid little queen he is...not My Sharona again..I thought I was on 2sm there for a while..or was that Gillian Minivan ? pleese no dot - Thu Feb 4 12:40:30 1999

Pollyantha's at it again! Thu Feb 4 13:21:22 1999

If the logicalass would like to tell us who you are then we would be happy to discuss the lack of communication you are talking about I take offence at your allegations since those of us in membership services do respond to all of our calls every day. We retrieve calls from voice mail 3 times day, respond asap, and with regard to emails I answer them every hour. I cannot speak for other departments but I can assure you that if you had emailed or called membership your enquiry would have been answered the same day or at worst the next If we have not answered an enquiry you still have feel free to email membership at Mardi Gras and let us know. You will find our address on our new website. As for the rest of the allegations I would not like to take up that much room answering them here but letters are responded to and in the Strategic Plan which invited all members comment and suggestions I would have thought is a start to mend the perceived problems facing the entire community No matter what your thoughts regarding the Association I trust you all have a great month celebrating our hard won freedom and rights, celebrating the Festival an all that it has achieved, and of course the party or parties. Happy Mardi Gras from Mardi Gras Thu Feb 4 13:47:24 1999

Just a quick question to those comparing Rainbow and MG party saying that the proceeds from 1 go to charity and the other to Rupert Murdoch. Does this mean that Dawn got Techno Park for free????? I dont think so. Thu Feb 4 13:57:30 1999

No, but she probably hasn't done any deals with New Weekly or agreed to turn the event into a promotion for Dannii Minogue either. Thu Feb 4 14:11:04 1999

Wow - "Happy Mardi Gras from Mardi Gras" - it's great to think someone there might be reading this graffitti wall, and however defensive the reply might be taking note of some of the real problems people are bringing up. I know MG staffers work hard and that they get swamped with the workload at this time of the year - but I also think they must remember they're here to serve the membership - ie, us. I work in a similar public service job and (yes, unfortunately sometimes) the constituent is *always* right...so I'm really looking forward to a great party, but how's about more bleacher seating in the halls? It would make so many people who can't stay on the dancefloor all night feel part of the dance and show experience. fastlove - Thu Feb 4 15:03:00 1999

While I might like to make suggestions about things I think could be improved about Mardi Gras, (seats, different music to suit tastes in different halls being my two biggies), and while I also think that Cobden/Leeson have way too much power and the Danniiii thing is an unfortunate choice that seems to have been made to satisfy a few egos, I do love this fantastic event, I love the month of February and I appreciate the hard work put in by everyone involved - staff and volunteers. (for positive vibe) --------> Nat - Thu Feb 4 15:24:07 1999

Thanks, Nat - ditto.(My shortest message ever!) fastlove - Thu Feb 4 15:51:24 1999

I could not go to Mardi Gras party without being in the RHI. It's sort of like centre court and I want to watch and be part of the main match. And to have Warren Gluck again is like a dream come true. I truly hope that those who don't like the 'handbag' sounds of the RHI and are happy to spend most of their night in other halls, have the time of their lives. I also hope you are as happy with the DJ line up in those halls as I am with the RHI line up. The committee has an almost impossible task in trying to cater for the different tastes in dance music. I'm sure we'll all have our magic moments on this most magic of nights. Smiling ear to ear all nite long - Thu Feb 4 16:41:41 1999

no ones told me what retro is yet.....it must be "handbag"...i always thought that was what the rhi was all about anyway...still that can be fun for a while and there's always the Dome....*fun* kee boi...i quite understand your wanting to vomit....i mean jimmy barnes....whats that about....that would very definately not be quite right...no excitment there..just dissapointment..... jo jo - Thu Feb 4 17:58:26 1999

Retro is anything with real instruments and voices under 160bpms. I'm praying that Dean Essing will take over Warren Gluck's body for the night and take us sad retro queens to heaven, Thu Feb 4 18:53:54 1999

Since when has it been the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Association? Are the staff trying to tell us something? Thu Feb 4 19:05:12 1999

Thanks to the MG staffer who replied so promptly. Membership services have always worked their butts off because MG insist on increasing the membership, regardless of composition, for the almighty 3 Tix policy. Try an easier two tier policy (not even mentioned in the Strategic Plan Draft)where you guys will know who is a full voting member and who is an associate for tickets only. As associates, they could pay for their membership and buy a ticket all at the same time, because, as non-voting members, they would not need Board approval. Now that would take some pressure off you, wouldn't it staffer? Time for a new approach to the MG membership - Thu Feb 4 19:05:45 1999

To Smiling ear to ear, "MG" has hardley tried to cater for the different tastes in music. And the committee has a real big task choosing the Dj's "not", considering the line up has nearly been the same for the last 3 years, and plus half of them don't submit tapes anyway, it's who they know, or what they give them, is what gets them in to "MG". Thu Feb 4 21:53:30 1999

These suggestions that RC has too much power have to got to stop. His commitment to Mardi Gras are unmatched. And any way, just imagine how bad it would be if David McLachlan was free to run it all by himself. Thu Feb 4 22:19:44 1999

I thougt that Warren Gluck was Dean Essing reincarnated. Captain Stubing - Thu Feb 4 22:24:27 1999

Warren Gluck should be so blessed. Thu Feb 4 22:50:53 1999

Whinge Whinge Whinge. This wall is about Parade and Party. Mention seating. Mention music diversity, but respect others musical tastes. But stop whinging about the organisation. Lets limit that to the SGLMG wall. Thanks Smiling for your positive input. I will be too. Panther - Thu Feb 4 23:38:53 1999

Here we go again.The sugestion that DJ's play at the party because of who they know etc, is such a crock.The fact that a handfull of punters out of 20 000 find it less than perfect , suggest that MG are working a safe formula.If this isn't for you ,don,t buy a ticket. It really is that simple. Fri Feb 5 2:20:57 1999

Dear mardi Gras staffer...not calling about membership..can't afford it..no it's the cultural area that seem to be in meetings, out, in the loo, lost your phone number. i think they shout around the office "anyone know......" if the answer is no, or 'I don't like them.." then the message is just too hard to answer. ll - Fri Feb 5 7:50:37 1999

Can someone suggest a good place to stand to see the parade ? Last year we were at the corner of Flinders Street..opposite the pub..and three men behind us were urinating into empty bottles, a lot of said substance landed on our clothes..not a pleasant experience..Can anyone suggest a part that is really gay and lesbian ?, as we were also hassled by straight guys, mostly the dick prodding into the back routine, they were asked to stop, but eventually we had to move anyway..I get panic attacks everytime I think about standing in that sometimes unfriendly crowd..and can't afford Bobby seating. Are there any public toilets in the area set up by mardi gras other than in the Bobby stands ?...Oxford Street seems to become one big trough during the parade as hawkers sell beer for $5 a pop to the waiting crowd. it used to be great a few years ago, the crowd was smaller, friendly, mostly lesbians, gays bi's and friends..but lately it has become a mosh pit and generally puts off this dyke and her friends off attending. help - Fri Feb 5 8:50:22 1999

dear help, last year despite the huge throng I noticed that even at 6.30pm there was plenty of room and a comfortable crowd down near the Bobby seating. I don't know whether that will be the same due to the road works, but it's worth a try. Fri Feb 5 9:20:26 1999

Captain Stubing - big difference between Dean Essing & Warren Gluck.... Dean could mix! He also knew how to take his followers on a journey. Although his music wasn't always to my personal taste, Dean was a real DeeJay... unlike Warren who is really just some fella with a box of records, chuckin' 'em on all over the place. And - JoJo... if my well-connected friends are right, we may well be vomiting together... god, if I were friends with Mr Leeson... I could sing yez all a song or two! *fun*keeBoi - Fri Feb 5 9:48:46 1999

The parade has been great from anywhere between the Taxi Club and outside Bodyline (yes outside) for the last 5 years - we always get there about 8pm and still only seem to be about 2 or 3 people back in the crowd - and it's only a short skip, hop & jump down to the Showgrounds. Happy to help - Fri Feb 5 10:08:07 1999

Dear Help, My experience has generally been that the closer I get to the end of The Parade, the more of my own tribe I found around me. The crowds in Oxford St & around Taylor Square tend to be fairly straight & can be fairly obnoxious if alcohol affected, & there are just too many people to be comfortable. But down near the BGF seats the last few years has been a very friendly crowd, no attitude, & there to support our community & have a good time.So wander down towards the end & hope you have a great night. Party Girl - Fri Feb 5 10:14:34 1999

I'm going to add my two bobs worth with the DJ argument going on. The first time I heard Warren Gluck was (like most other Aussie punters) Mardi Gras 1997. He was for me (and I'm only speaking for me !!!) the stand out DJ of the evening. Dean Essing and Steve Carley were the other DJs. I must admit those 10 to 12 minute mixes of songs that Dean always played left me a bit bored by minute 8 (Time to play another song Dean). But he was still one of my favourite DJs. Since then I've heard Warren four times (twice in Sydney and twice in the States). And let's just say he has taken me on each occasion on that proverbial journey. Of course he leaves some still standing at the docks. I'm left at the docks with Steve Carley (well maybe not quite the docks). It's all just a matter of personal taste (both choice of music and mixing style). I repect that others have a different point of view. And I'm not about to heap shit on DJs if they happen to play music which is not my quite cup of tea. Or heap shit on other punters who do not agree with me. Let's just say I'm one punter whose pleased that Warren is in the RHI line up. All dressed up and ready to go - Fri Feb 5 10:47:32 1999

I personally know of 2 Dj's who have got in to Mardi Gras because of what they have done for some of the committee, or who they know on the committee. And one of them has played everyone for the last four year's i believe. fact - Fri Feb 5 11:08:59 1999

Thank you *funk*keeBoi, thank you. That is exactly the difference between Dean and Warren. Okay so Warren plays the sort of 'girlie' (no offence intended) uplifing, handbaggy, vocally, sing along a lot stuff that a lot of us do enjoy at times, which Dean also did. But Warren just plays it - all over the place. Dean took risks and dropped in unexpected things, built a set and took you somewhere, created moments just with the cleverness of his mixing. There is no one else like him and there's no point whining about the good old days, but just playing the songs you want to hear doesn't make someone a great DJ, sorry. And I'm sorry, but unless it gets canned because the story escaped the Jimmy show is a reality. EC - Fri Feb 5 13:05:29 1999

Dear fact ,I also know DJ's that have done things for people on party committee to get in. Impressed them.Put your cards on the table and quit hiding behind sugestion and inuendo.If you have a story to tell, let's hear it. It is getting boring reading these baseless alegations by bitter nobodies with a not so hidden agenda. George Sammit - Fri Feb 5 13:35:49 1999

What is all this???? Bitch, bitch, bitch. I for one love MG. Yes, the organisation over the last few years leaves a bit to be desired but ***hey*** who cares on the night. What DJ is playing where? I'm sure you can find your favourite music in at least 1 of the halls (if not, don't bother going). Who's going to be the surprise guest? I couldn't care less, I never remember the next morning anyway. Even if I can't stand them, I always seem to applaud wildly and jump up and down at the time (Tina Arena). Just relax and enjoy, life is much too short (I love that old one). Have a happy MG everyone, I intend to. easily pleased - Fri Feb 5 13:59:21 1999

What is all this???? Bitch, bitch, bitch. I for one love MG. Yes, the organisation over the last few years leaves a bit to be desired but ***hey*** who cares on the night. What DJ is playing where? I'm sure you can find your favourite music in at least 1 of the halls (if not, don't bother going). Who's going to be the surprise guest? I couldn't care less, I never remember the next morning anyway. Even if I can't stand them, I always seem to applaud wildly and jump up and down at the time (Tina Arena). Just relax and enjoy, life is much too short (I love that old one). Have a happy MG everyone, I intend to. easily pleased - Fri Feb 5 13:59:26 1999

To George Sammit, "impressed" is hardley a word i would use to describe how they got choosen. Considering 6 of the 8 Dj's play the same style of music. So if you are right in saying that they impressed the committee which i doubt, then it just show's you how boring and behind the times the committee are, maybe they should leave the burb's a bit more often and see what's actually happening out there on the scene, they might learn something, but then again that would be asking to much. you know who. - Fri Feb 5 16:24:14 1999

Thanks for all your help, I will wonder down that way near Bobby stand...I'd like to be with other gays and lesbians on our night of nights !!! help appreciated - Fri Feb 5 17:27:24 1999

It should be pretty easy to impress half a dozen boys handpicked by the party control faction for the very reason that they share your taste in music and Minogues. And of course that leaves the lesbians outvoted. Convenient. Never mind, I'm resigned to it now. Fri Feb 5 21:33:17 1999

I don't mean to sound pedantic, but there are 9 DJs playing. I do, however, share a concern that six of them may play quite similar music - I hate it when you go from the RHI to the Hordern and hear the same music. I'm with Nat (*wink* @ Nat) and hope that we do get different styles in each hall. Otherwise, I could be off to Homo Eclectus by 3am. Technowarrior - Sat Feb 6 9:07:59 1999

mikeyy says hi from budapest, and will be in sydney for MG, you guys dont know how lucky you are just to talk about gay issues, try be in budapest........ and i bumped into cher in london airport last week, and no she is not comming to MG..... mikeyy from Budapest - Sat Feb 6 9:21:54 1999

it is funny that Dawn (burn ya place down) O'donnell stood up at the mardi gras AGM and complained about MG selling thickets thru ticktek yet she is selling tickets to her opposition party thru ticketmaster! Corrupt old bitch that she is. Sat Feb 6 22:03:33 1999

Happy 21st Birthday Mardi Gras Yeah! DarloBoy - Sat Feb 6 22:22:51 1999

If memory serves me right at the time of the Ticketek sell out Dawn offered Mardi Gras a deal that involved the booking fee being donated to the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation. This deal was to be done in conjunction with Ticketmaster as a special gay and lesbian friendly ticketing service. Remember that Dawn always puts her money where her mouth is. Its great to see that the profits from the Redfern party are going to the Luncheon Club to buy food for people living with HIV and AIDS. Dawn also bailed Mardi Gras out of the financial shit in the early 90's. If she hadn't we probably wouldn't have a Mardi Gras to day. This has only come to light in the last year - it was a well kept secret that Dot Dingle blabbed about at Dawn's 70th. So the "corrupt old bitch" saved the day. Dawn doesn't trumpet her charitable actions like so many others. (Did you know she also paid for many of the early AIDS burials? And don't forget all those charity events held at her venues. And what about the $36,000.00 her 70th raised for the Lobby and Bobby Goldsmith, of which she threw in an extra $5,000.00 on the night as well as paying for the main course because someone else was to mean to donate it?) So love or hate Dawn you've got to respect the "old bitch". Bitch? More a pussy cat really - Sat Feb 6 23:47:15 1999

melbourne queens think mg rocks, go sydney ! Sun Feb 7 0:13:19 1999

mardi gras is more than a safe party (yep safe) McMg wanna play it safe with girly commercial tunes cause thats what the majority wants - up&girly. we are the new straights - (commitment ceromony?) conservative, liberal, love freefm & dannii &shop at aussie boys. boo to creativity - give me cat-piss beer monopolys and shonky production any time more lycra - Sun Feb 7 0:27:54 1999

hey, i just wanted to write somthing so i could get to choose an icon... :) and wish everyone a happy mardi gras. i don't think i'll be going to the official party tho, as i have been far too free with my wallet during midsumma.... which has been great, by the way! sooo.... any news on alternitive venues for groovy dykes who don't want to sleep after the parade? (thanks and kisses to all suggestions... perhaps i'll see you there!) franko cozzo - Sun Feb 7 0:46:04 1999

damn, i forgot! :))) franko cozzo - Sun Feb 7 0:47:43 1999

Shirley Bassey is playing in Sydney on the night before the party. She is included on the latest MG CD. Do ya think they'll drag her out at 10 am at the party?? Sun Feb 7 10:36:23 1999

i got a very unusual phone call from someone from some survey company this morning, they claimed to be conducting a survey for SGLMG.They asked me about how many mg and sleaze i have attended in the last 3 years then asked me if i would attend a 12 hour ,20 hour or 30 party/festival/cabaret event either at the showgrounds or homebush this new year and would i be prepared to pay up to $280 a ticket........anyone else had this survey or has anyone heard whats happening this new years eve loz123 - Sun Feb 7 16:31:11 1999

I heard Jimmy Barnes was doing "Especially for you" as a duet with the Manufactured Minogue- can you stand it? If only there was an original idea allowed through HQ.....long shot I know total bitch - Mon Feb 8 11:27:53 1999

Dawn O'donnell has never performed a charitable act - that she didn't make sure everyone found out about. Yes she gave money to bail out MG - and it cost. The board was hers to control. David gettin in has more to do with taking MG out of Dawn's hands than it does with anything else. That's why it was plotted that way whilst Dawn was out of town. David is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't - but at least Dawn doesn't pull the strings any more. That's what the fighting over the ticketing system was really about - power and control - not the tickets... and I should know... - Mon Feb 8 12:51:15 1999

What a load of drivel. You wouldn't have a clue - Mon Feb 8 13:03:43 1999

oh and btw they're dedicating it to La Leeson....... total bitch's confidante - Mon Feb 8 13:41:48 1999

Happy Mardi Gras Mr Leeson... at least you'll enjoy ya party! Mon Feb 8 14:34:47 1999

and I should know... - What a good idea. let's dam david Mon Feb 8 15:12:36 1999

Why is Jimmy Barnes' face popping up in SSO and Capital Q and the Sunday Tele (at the final of Mr Gay Sydney no less)...are we being sensitised to his ultimate appearance as a performer at the Party...I will spew (sorry I'm from Newcastle) if this is the case...If Jimmy is so much a part of the sydney gay and lesbian world why hasn't his voice been heard in anti-homophobia promotions? Surely Jimmy saying it was OK to be gay would send a big message to his fans, but I haven't heard you say this Jimmy. keanu - Mon Feb 8 15:32:11 1999

Bad news about bleacher seats in the halls at the Party, for those who were hoping for a few more - I asked and the word is there will be "a few" but that they cost a fortune to hire...so I guess MG is spending it's money on other "more important" things(?)- if they don't get enough complaints that we'll basically have to leave the party if we want to sit down... fastlove - Mon Feb 8 15:34:23 1999

You mean desensitised don't you? Mon Feb 8 15:39:53 1999

Maybe they're spending the money on medication. Mon Feb 8 15:44:19 1999

I hope the medication is for us; how many more packet shows- (just add water) can we stand from the MGM Leesonarium? As for mr Barnes; what the hell has he got to do with our community anyway? Why don't we spend the money on some damn seats? Mon Feb 8 15:59:52 1999

What Barnesy has to do with our community??? **zilcho**... he's just a friend of a fag with a big head.... the ever delightful Mr Leeson. Oh, and aparently, Jimmy likes to party... gawd! Mon Feb 8 16:37:37 1999

yeah, we all like to party- but how come La Leeson doesn't have any friends that are actually gay? I think there's a message there- don't you? Mon Feb 8 16:57:17 1999

I know its been said before but it's kinda funny that La Leeson always stays at a certain new york dj's abode when in the states. You know the saying - one good turn deserves another (or three!) I wonder why dj steve carley has done the last seven parties under la leesons reign? bi curious - Mon Feb 8 17:05:07 1999

I know its been said before but it's kinda funny that La Leeson always stays at a certain new york dj's abode when in the states. You know the saying - one good turn deserves another (or three!) I wonder why dj steve carley has done the last seven parties under la leesons reign? bi curious - Mon Feb 8 17:05:16 1999

Thank god for some new DJ blood (Greg Boladian & Sean Manley). Hallelujah!! (heard them at the free party and they were great). As for the has beens (Luke Leal & Warren Gluck) haven't you ruined enough parties yet! Mon Feb 8 17:11:42 1999

such a shame too, Steve Carley is actually a nice guy! Can't help having loser friends I guess. Ah, the advantages......don't know Wazza so I won't comment, but I'm sure his apartment in NYC must be lavish.... Mon Feb 8 17:13:20 1999

I'm not going to waste my time getting stuck in the crowd if it's only Jimmy and Dannii performing. I'm going to head off to the Dome and press myself up against something big and butch! I Don't Like The Tits, But The Tits Like Me - Mon Feb 8 17:46:39 1999

...what a load of insular crap...does anybody who reads this pinkboard shit even think outside Darlinghurst or Newtown...did it ever occur to anybody how powerful a political...yes political...statement Dannii (by supporting the CD)and Jimmy Barnes (if he appears at the party) make to the wider community by aligning themselves with our communities. I applaud Jimmy if he does play at the party as surely this sends a message to his fans (yes those same ones that probably are responsible for many gay bashing) that ...maybe...poofters and dykes are OK...if he plays the party...it's surely going to have a far bigger impact then seeing yet another performance by Paul Capsis (even though I love him to death)...and good on Dannii to...what Gay or Lesbian artist would have got a film clip that depicts same sex kissing on f**** Video Hits!! - don't see no local talent that could do the same???....I reckon you all should f*** up and be thankful when the occassional straight person actually takes the risk to support us.....and it is a risk for somebody like Jimmy Barnes...no doubt he is in from some flack from his fans if he plays the party.....look beyond the confines of Sydney and just think about the benefits that these people are handing us on a platter as opposed to crucifying them for trying...no wonder we continue to be oppressed and marginalised...that's exactly the way we want to keep it...long live Darlo and Newtown! Country boy - Mon Feb 8 18:20:26 1999

Wow Countryboy you don't know nuthin do ya? Don't ya think it would be a good idea if McMardi Gras This W*A*S a parade and party for gay and lesbian people and their community, but now its a straight celebrities fest. Dannii doesn't lnow the first thing about McMardi Gras as she demonstrated in last year's TV coverage, along with a pile of other straight 'celebrities'. She is not a boon but an embarrassment. Wake up and realise that if McMardi Gras is not going to promote gay and lesbian artists, no one straight is. I reckon Y*O*U should shut the f*** up and learn a thing or two. EC - Mon Feb 8 18:47:03 1999

franko cozzo, better late than never, but "hot of the press" is news that MG is organising an "alternative" party (to their party)! Check out the G&L press later this week! jojo - Mon Feb 8 19:04:07 1999

Why would Garry leeson have straight friends? They can't vote for him. Mon Feb 8 19:32:52 1999

Have just had it confirmed that Mr Jimmy Barnes is definitely the Surprise Mardi Gras guest, singing a version of the Sylvester classic, 'You Make Me Feel Mighty Real'. I have two questions. 1: Why Jimmy Barnes? 2: Why not Paul Capsis? After the amazing year Paul had last year, surely he was the obvious choice. In fact, why has Paul Capsis Never been invited to do a main show at Mardi Gras? Anyone with answers to either of these queries, please respond. Mon Feb 8 12:58:30 1999

Because Paul Capsis is of no interest to New Weekly (Jimmy's Naughty Mardi Gras Antics - next weeks issue) or the Daily Telegraph, and had no involvement with anyone on the board. Nor did he provide 'medication' for anyone at MGM - see small print The Party Anthems - The Shows. Mon Feb 8 13:12:43 1999

When I first read the rumour that the working class man (WCM) was going to be performing at the party I thought: 'You poor silly Sydney queens and dykes, you'd believe anything that got into print on this board' but now that the WCM's face appears twice in the latest SSO and once in Capital Q as well as in the Sunday Tele (at Mr Gay Sydney final) I have to ask myself: what the scrote is happening here???? WCM has never to my knowledge publicly expressed support for gay/lesbian/bi/trannie/queer political or social equality, yet he would be in such a powerful position to affect change amongst his fans. I don't care if he does like to party with poofs and dykes, I will be one venomous queen (and I'm usually so mild mannered) if he is a performer at our party. And I couldn't agree more with the comment above re: Paul Capsis especially after his performance on satdee nite at stars come out. Here is a performer who we can call our own, is incredibly talented and so so queer in a camp sorta way.... keanu from newcastle - Mon Feb 8 15:46:12 1999

Waddaya mean? he fathered David Campbell didn't he! Mon Feb 8 19:29:05 1999

Jimmy will not be at the party, he did perform at the Mr Gay Sydney Finals and he will march in the parade with his gay son, David Campbell, along with all the other proud parents who march in the parade every year. So lets stop the bitching and spreading of false rummors and be a little bit positive about the coming month. I for one have enjoyed the 4 days since the launch and will have a ball for the rest of the month. So come out from behind you keyboards, stop taling the bitter and twisted pills and have some fun. male to male - Mon Feb 8 22:17:39 1999

his gay son marching in the parade? right, will that be with david's fiance too? Mon Feb 8 22:32:21 1999

David Campbell has never identified himself as gay - gay friendly yes, but gay no. Jumping to conclusions - Mon Feb 8 22:37:21 1999

Inside back page of this weeks 3D World (a free weekly straight street dance paper) is a full page glossey colour ad for the Rainbow Party. Hmm. So Rainbow Party promoters (Dawn and sidekicks), care to explain that one? How many straights are you trying to attract with that big expensive ad? You are such hypocrites. Ii just hope that any gay, lesbian or queer buying a ticket is aware that you are also promoting the party to every Sharon and Darren west of Parramatta. Technowarrior - Mon Feb 8 23:32:55 1999

Does it matter where Sharon & Darren live? Oh well, back to the queer drawing board then. What other alternatives are there? Male to male, you have no idea what you're talking about baybee. EC - Tue Feb 9 0:54:42 1999

Danniiiii is an embarrassment and hardly the person you would want to represent your community. Her antics in Melbourne last weekend support this. When interviewed on Kiss FM, Dannii had some trouble understanding what the "afterparty" was - in fact Dannii was very surprised that Mardi Gras involved anything other than the party - although she is coming to Sydney to experience the "whole thing" you know - in her words, the whole thing being all the parties that happen before the party. Perhaps we are starting a tradition of blonde trash representing us - let's have Noeline Danaher next year. We can only hope that the lights melt Dannii's plastic bits this year. Blonde alert - Tue Feb 9 8:23:30 1999

David Campbell has publicly identified as being heterosexual. Always has been. Happy being that way. No discussion needed. Tue Feb 9 9:11:16 1999

Tue Feb 9 9:50:54 1999

Who cares if he is straight or gay, he is clearly supportive of the community and if David was gay, well he wouldnt sleep with any of you lot anyway, so stop dreaming. Tue Feb 9 9:54:05 1999

I think it would be fun to see Mr Jimmy Barnes singing " you make me feel mighty real" I think I would laugh and dance and smile and laugh and vomit and grin and well I might just peakkkkkkkkkkkkk see ya in the RHI 2am Jimmy Tue Feb 9 9:58:02 1999

Technowarrior, i don't no why your'e so concerned with the full page ad in 3d, and the amount of str8's it will attract, because it will never get as many str8 as the main party. And by the Mardi Gras has had full coverage in the Sydney morning Herald and the Telegraph, so tell me what's the difference?? confused - Tue Feb 9 10:10:46 1999

Well, what can I add to all the vitriole expressed here?!? I'm not sure whether I should be looking forward to MG or not? One thing is for sure, though. If Jimmy Barnes appears on that stage in the RHI, I will be the first to walk out...MG may have made a very big mistake this time! If they made MG any more str8 friendly, they could hold it at the SCG, invite the national rugby league teams and fly in Bryan Adams to do the closing show! What about Paul Capsis??? That man is so talented, he's out there fighting for our community and he could do with the support and publicity a MG appearance would bring. Viva Paul Capsis, down with Danni! Dissapointed and disgusted!! - Tue Feb 9 10:19:06 1999

silly fool. David is not supportive of the community. Never has been. He used it to make money and dumped it as soon as he could to further his own career. Same thing that Danii is doing really. Those that cannot learn from their mistakes are doomed to repeat them I suppose. Tue Feb 9 10:32:30 1999

Okay... this may be in really bad taste... but - so far it seems no-one will be particularly impressed if Jimmy performs at Mardi Gras (oh, except for Mr Leeson). I reckon we should all (regarrrrrdless of how of-ya-tits we might be) do as disappointed and disgusting plans to do. Walk out! Do as this boy suggests, and show Mardi Gras how unimpressed we are. Let's start a movement!!!!! For a change... make it a mad crush out of the RHI at showtime, rather than in. Now that would be coooool. They obviously don't listen to words. Why not show em??? Mind, I know I'm gunna have a good time - always do when I've got my friends (especially a certain little friend) with me. But I'd love to be truly surprised and blown away like the first parties I went to... Thelma Houston, Chaka Khan... true divas!!!!! Anyway, so as not to sound like a whinging git (as most of my postings have made me sound) - Happy Mardi Gras to you all! Hope you have a good one, as I plan to - even if it ain't perfect (but, shit, it'd be good if it weeeeeeeere perfect, ay!) F*U*NkeeBoi - Tue Feb 9 11:29:50 1999

I intend to have a good time too. And I hope the rest of us can find pleasure in the occasion a well. I had already planned what to do should Jimmy show up - I'm gonna boo. But that's only if he does do a show cause i'm not really expecting that. Have a good party kids :) Tue Feb 9 11:56:41 1999

Thelma Houston has never done a Mardi Gras or Sleaze to the best of my recollection. Maybe you thought Lonnie Gordon was Thelma. Chaka Khan - yes. Tue Feb 9 11:57:24 1999

Sounds like the drugs have fried your brains more than they have mine... Lonnie was OK at Sleaze a couple of years ago... but Thelma definitely closed a Mardi Gras a couple of years ago... methinks 1996. Steve Carley was the last DeeJay. The last song before the show was Itchicoo Park by MPeople, and then on came Thelma, with Don't Leave Me This Way. I can even remember her stopping just before the chorus and shouting: "Come on everybody - you know the words!". So - there ya go Mr Nameless! F*U*NkeeBoi (I don't make things up!) - Tue Feb 9 12:13:02 1999

ps... to the best of your recollection indeed... **chuckle** F*U*NkeeBoi - Tue Feb 9 12:14:14 1999

yes Thelma performed and she wore a light green sequined dress- she was great! old no shoes Lonnie was also good- but I believe her after party antics were even better..... Either way, a re-run of Plan 9 from Outer Space would be better than cheap wine and three day growth, or the silicon based hetero who hates her sister..... total bitch - Tue Feb 9 12:50:43 1999

silicon based lava lamp (don't stand too close to those stage lights danii) is only try to prop up her non existent failing career...cum on queens wake and smell the roses....she wants your money ..she has no talent...long live thelma Royal Bitch - Tue Feb 9 13:05:45 1999

Kenau and Dissapointed...you will not be the only people walking out if Mr barnes appears on stage.I and everyone I know will be walking out no matter how many chemicals may be floating in our brains! Country boy...you just dont get it. The artists performing at M.G. are there to entertain us..the pooftas and lezzos..they are not there to send messages to their striaght followers...they are there to entertain..do you get it. there are plenty of other opportunities for them to show support if they care to. The whole jimmy barnes rumour has added nothing to the excitment of M.G. all its done is put a big blot on the whole party...and yes of course miss thelma closed one of the parties..and she was fabulous too. jojo - Tue Feb 9 13:12:53 1999

s'not the same jojo of frisky fame is it? Mereckons not... but s'always worth a wonder. Tue Feb 9 13:26:08 1999

ah you see a total bitch can have friends- who are right!- and gay... if you only knew how little Ms Silicon acted amongst our own-unfriendly is an understatement-esp if you're not a big buff boy who she can dream about.. Jimmy's friendly enough, but an MG performance? Someone in MGM land has had one pill too many, methinks- or is that k-hole karma? lol total bitch - Tue Feb 9 13:32:15 1999

L*M*Q*A*O@total bitch... k-hole karma... I like that! F*U*NkeeBoi - Tue Feb 9 13:47:34 1999

total your right!! Jimmy getting a MG performance??! I think you can see better performances around the pool tables at the shift on a Sunday morning!!!!! Let's starting giving the MG shows to gay icons..after all the party is (was) a gay icon itself.. By allowing these hangers on to do the party what message are we sending the world?...tolerance yes but .... but gay pride and solidarity ..i think not Royal Bitch - Tue Feb 9 13:53:24 1999

thanks F*U*NkeeBoi- I try my best- rather than just hiring Dannii.......lol! total bitch - Tue Feb 9 14:04:44 1999

yes,royal bitch, I've seen some of those shows at the shift- at least they're original- and jimmy has been known to watch them- much better than watching old vodka voice screech one out- perhaps we could have suggestions for show ideas on this message board? Then la leeson will have somewhere else to rip off a good idea and butcher it...... total bitch - Tue Feb 9 14:26:22 1999

of course it all make sense now....jimmy was watching the shows on a sunday morning...when he said to la leeson i wanna do a show at mg and I want it to be as good as that!!! Of course laleeson has been steeling ideas shows from daycare for years .. now that wouldn't be a problem..because I know there are some truely trmendous performances that go on down there... 'cept laleeson is always down the k-hole when his tries to interpret them..and of course when he rips them off they turn out all wrong... se laleeson the power of k-hole karama.. it'll haunt you !!! Royal Bitch - Tue Feb 9 14:39:02 1999

yes i should've thought to copyright every show at daycare- you never now who'll misinterpret it in front of the odd 9000 crowd. thought i'd add this icon so laleeson can steal it and do a show........a bad one..... total bitch - Tue Feb 9 14:50:41 1999

David Campbell was nothing more than a prick teaser in 6/8 time. Tue Feb 9 17:15:06 1999

Is Warren Gluck playing at Frisky on the Sunday night? Need to know - Tue Feb 9 17:38:56 1999

Total Bitch, I like your idea of making suggestions. How about Paul Capsis doing "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman"? I saw him do this on Channel V a few months ago and it was amazing. He would bring the house down! Spaceboy - Tue Feb 9 17:41:42 1999

Need to Know - it is most likely that Gluckster the Phuckster will be playing at Frisky. Everything I've heard points to that terribly distressing likelihood. I know I'll be taking razor blades with me, in case its all too much. F*U*NkeeBoi - Tue Feb 9 17:53:48 1999

...ho hum...the Pedagogy of the Oppressed...they shall rip each other and their supporters apart before attacking their oppressors...I only wish that all this critical energy was actually directed at Bob Carr etc...instead of people who either try to support us or have been long time supporters.....I suggest a trio...Dannii, Jimmy and Paul Capsis...long live them all and good on them for at least trying to make a little difference...not like the crap that I have read on this depressing site.... Pinkboard Virgin - Tue Feb 9 18:39:41 1999

Stop it. please stop it, I am gay and I love Jimmy Barnes, people lets try and broaden our minds, he is a performer, i dont know that he has ever made a homophobic comment and to be quite honest appears, particularly of late to support us..........................go on walk out you f***ed up queens leave the room and let the rest of us enjoy, I have been to the last three parties and have not seen a bad performance ( i didnt see danni last yr) ,,,, so i trust the entertainment committee, so should you ..........does being gay mean i should throw out my Whitlams cd's because Tim freedman doesnt suck cock, should I sell my Bjork cd's because she doesnt eat hairy tacos? Cyberpoofs please stop and think before you type you are showing the world how narrow your little minds are i laugh at you - Tue Feb 9 19:08:58 1999

You're missing the point. It has nothing to do with Jimmy Barnes as a performer or person or even as a symbol of some section of Australian society, it's about the board of SGLMG. Start from the top and read again. Jeez. Tue Feb 9 19:20:26 1999

Isn't it about time we got back to our own community for the performances. I still remember the 100+ drags doing "I am What I Am" in the Govt Pav one MG (I think!). I still remember our own Divas on stage. Maybe the price tag of high profile acts has just got out of control. Kylie + the free video rights, Dannii plus the recording contract - it's all gone far too far away from the community. If MG supports its own, they will recipricate. It's a little thing called karma. Jimmy's a great guy and goes to the opening of an envelope, but should the lead singer of Cold Chisel be performing to our community. He was at the Ent Centre in December - we could have seen him then (if we wanted to). We must show faith in our own performers, they constantly put on shows with crap budget (courtesy of our tight butted venue owners) - just imagine what they could do with a decent budget and 3 months planning. Support for US - under-utilised Stars - Tue Feb 9 19:37:28 1999

If you haven't seen a bad performance I laugh back at you, you should take less this year. Dannii sang completely out of key, the 6am 'Believe in Dreams' show was so bad it was embarrassing, and the putrid Mogadonna (no offence to you dear) show that brought everyone down after Jimmy Somerville wouldn't have been good at a 1978 Polly's dance. And for those we had to stand for hours unable to dance at all in the RHI. Tue Feb 9 20:47:56 1999

I thought jimmy Barnes had solved his bankruptcy problems. Or was it tax? Tue Feb 9 23:36:28 1999

Mardi Gras Board Please Take Note - Met Paul Capsis tonight (What a nice guy) and he told me he was available the night of Mardi Gras, would be at the party and, No, he had not, nor ever had been, asked to perform at a MG Party. That is appalling. Mr Capsis represents me much better than some dumb disco diva or some fading rock star. So, with a bit over two weeks to go, Mardi Gras Board, there is still time to book the guy and get him ready for a performance of 'You Make Me Feel Mighty Real' that is sure to be a memorable and proud experience for all gay and lesbians at the party. Hey wouldn't that be a novel treat - a gay person performing at the Gay & Lesbian Party! Mardi Gras, pick up the phone today and book Paul Capsis. Jimmy Barnes is so un-Mardi Gras it almost is a joke that he is performing. Vote 1 Capsis Wed Feb 10 0:17:39 1999

I agree completely with the comment above regarding Paul Capsis. Of course it won't happen but we can dream. Why Paul Capsis? 'Cos he's camply queer, queerly camp, extreeeeemely talented and he is most probably kind to old people, animals and children. keanu - Wed Feb 10 8:25:20 1999

Community to mardi gras..come in mardi gras..community to mardi gras come in mardi gras!!..I would appear that mardi gras is not listening Community...so far, from what i read, about 8 out of 10 messages on this graffiti board believe that we should be supporting gay performers at our party....why isn't Mardi Gras listening ??.... is there some hidden agenda or kick backs for the party committee?? what deals have been done this time?? Royal Bitch - Wed Feb 10 8:51:49 1999

How about reading a bit before you post! No selling tickets on the Graffiti Walls, use Pinkboard Classifieds. And no scalping. - Panther

If Mardi gras can't be convinced to promote gay and lesbian performers in the RHI , then at least give a space for gay and lesbian musicians to perform in..there are so many !! and what a great (chill out from dance music) area it could be..there are at least ten hours to fill in how about some live bands somewhere ? This happens in LA, London, San fran where they seem to treasure their gay and lesbian performers and want to highlight, promote and support them. I'm asking Dawn for a live music space at her party next year. tuning up - Wed Feb 10 9:52:57 1999

So much ground to cover, so little time! First to "I laugh at you" : One doesn't have to "suck cock" or "eat hairy tacos" to be supportive of our community. One does, however, have to have a certain political credibility, and to appear at Mardi gras as a performer, one should have a long pedigree of public support and respect for the GLBT community despite fears of losing a bit of record revenue (back when it was a entertainment career death sentence to identify with us - now it seems like its become the perfect way to breathe life into a flagging career!). Secondly, thus far the only display of political solidarity on this board has been in reference to the Great Jimmy Barnes Walk Out of 99 (long may it be remembered!). Lets make a display of our distaste and disgust for this shamelessly commercial farce and pour out the doors of the RHI if JB makes an appearance...sounds exciting doesn't it!?! Thirdly, (and on a less serious note) perhaps we should set some guidelines regarding the awarding of "Gay Icon" status. Like the catholic church with its strict guidelines for sainthood, perhaps we should institute a MG commitee whose sole responsibility is to investigate the authenticity of claims to "gay icon" status (suggestions for the criteria are open to pinkboard participants of course!). This way we can ensure that pretenders like Danni Minogue (the silicon princess) and Jimmy Barnes never even get past first base!!! Disappointed and disgusted! - Wed Feb 10 10:09:51 1999

Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis,Paul Capsis!!! Join in whenever you're ready! - Wed Feb 10 10:13:09 1999

Disappointed and disgusted! - You don't mean a committee established by this Board do you??? Gawd. if this board was to establish such a committee it would flog off "Gay icon status" to their "celebrity" mates in under the counter back-handed deals, in much the same way that Bob Askin used to flog off knighthoods in the sixties. I've got my icon u - Wed Feb 10 10:25:47 1999

to "i laugh at you"...do you know what mardi gras is all about???????????????...its a celebration of gay and lesbian sexuality and culture....time for some consciousness raising for you i think..maybe you need to think about stuff a little more critically.....i didn't see jimmy or danni at the demos last year for equall rights but then i guess you wern't there either...of course you can listen to any artist you want to in the privacy of your home..who cares..perhaps you could read 'dissapointed and disgusteds"comments and have a bit of a think. jojo - Wed Feb 10 10:44:13 1999

And you 'I Laugh At You' are showing the world how limited is your thinking. Three years of partying.Wow I'm really impressed! Gretta - Wed Feb 10 10:50:13 1999

Disappointed and Disgusted ( I dont laugh at you ) My comments re: sucking cock and eating hairy tacos were obviously misunderstood by you. I was simply pointing out that being gay does not imply you have to limit yourself to entertainment from other gays and lesbians........ Whilst i agree with supporting gay & Lesbian talent and yes there is a lot out there, I am merely laughing at those narrow minded members of our community who protest at anything heterosexual, and there are a lot of them......I am also placing my faith in the SGLMG to organise entertainment and will not participate in any criticism until after the event.......as I dont fancy making a dick of myself. To the person who commented directly after me --> I am not missing any point, it is not about the SGLMG board, its about my comment.....derrrr ......read my comment and respond if you wish , but do not suggest because my comment does not enter into a debate on the SGLMG Board that it is "missing the point" I still laugh at many of you - Wed Feb 10 11:03:52 1999

Jo Jo, please do not make comments on my community involvement, I have been to every rally put on by the G & L rights lobby since I came out four years ago , and have done many hours volunteer work for plwha & sglmg. However you are confusing the issue, what exactly is your point, i mean I didnt see the Village People at the Age of Consent Rally or Thelma Houston at the big event nor do I recall seeing Kylie or Cher at the SGLMG AGM so why criticise Barnesy for not being there? I laugh very loud at you - Wed Feb 10 11:14:27 1999

The point is clear - we have enough talent within our own community to put on the entertainment. It's not about 2nd best just because they are gay or lesbian - it's about first class performers who ARE part of our community. Stop diverting attention from the real issue. Kylie and the video deal, Danii and the record deal, Jimmy and the perks. When do the totally professional selfless members of our community who do hundreds of charities or low paid gigs (ie. read here "used to buggery") get a chance to be part of the big picture. You can't defend the use of Danii above Paul and the many other brilliant lights shining within our community. Let's hope that fair Day, at least has only our first class talent and, more importantly, they actually get paid more than a token $. Support US - used Stars - Wed Feb 10 11:23:28 1999

Its easy to get narky in repsonse to comments which end 'you are showing the world how narrow your little minds are', I laugh at you. Why the vitriol? For this poofta, the performers during the shows at the party need to fulfil at least some of these criteria: be gay or lesbian; have a very well established gay or lesbian following; contribute a performance which engages with broadly constituted gay/lesbian/camp/queer identities. I can't see JB fitting with any of these, tho' i recognise that they are my own criteria and I may well be outta step with my gay bros and sistas. Paul Capsis for me. keanu - Wed Feb 10 11:35:26 1999

to I still laugh at many of you....I believe you might still be missing the point- nobody hates str8s, just the ones who are obviously using our community- anyone using our community should be frowned upon.....and thank you to those who posted your ideas for shows- it seems the divine paul capsis is winning by a long shot (at least he can sing in key- i heard ms silicon live...i wish for my poor ears' sake i hadn't)....it is about supporting our own talent-and there is so much local talent! we have no need of these hasbeens. just as another idea, what about angela toohey and paul capsis live- my god what a show! someone should oust the whole damn board and start again with people that really think about our community- not just their personal kickbacks or how high profile a friend they can gain from it. it sounds like we have a few candidates here already for the "new age" of mgm....... total bitch - Wed Feb 10 11:45:28 1999

To *I laugh At You* is your laughter that of contempt? It doesn't sound like real laughter. Whats to laugh at. The Gay community once again being exploited? buffy - Wed Feb 10 12:12:35 1999

I take your point "I laugh at you" however you have also made assumptions about the narrowness of peoples minds.Lets hope that the vast majority will get the last laugh...evidently its the loudest! jojo - Wed Feb 10 12:29:53 1999

Total Bitch, I fail to see how anyone is using our community, I personally dislike Danni, with a passion, so i dont buy her music, (if you can call it that), I dont watch her concerts, and yes i cringe when i see her on TV and hear her on the radio, talking about gay issues, but Barnesy, come on - what has he got to gain from performing at mardi gras? at best he will gain some support from some of us and lose plenty of redneck fans........my point is and remains to be that our reps are in charge of a number of surprise shows........it could be Paul Capsis & Angela Toohey, which would be fine although I dont think this is going to happen. It could be Barnesy? actually dont really think this will happen either.........,but why dont we all wait until the night. If your not happy with the shows afterwards, if you feel that the artists fail to represent you then why not stand for election and make some changes........if you cant do this , then vote for someone with your views, then you can sit back and find something else to whinge about stopped laughing, now I am shaking my head - Wed Feb 10 12:53:24 1999

to all of you - I am a gay performer who also works in the community. I remember about 4 (or was it 5 now?) years ago there was a particular hall at MG where live music was being played. I should know cause I played piano for a couple of singers that night. The cabaret venue lasted all night long. A friend of mine - Sam Leith who is now doing a show in the festival- had a 4am performance poor dear! So it is possible. But that's kind of like the good old days now. The hall was packed & the music appreciated. And when you had enough you could always go back to dancing in the halls. GLBT performers performing (for free I might add - not tickets given or anythhing else) for their extended family - because we enjoyed it. Paul did a song that night too I remember. So it is possible to please us all. this icon only has 4 fingers! - Wed Feb 10 13:26:17 1999

A friend of mine went to a warehouse style party in New York last year. There was a back room and in the back room there were several amputees. Basically you paid $20 to be fisted by the stub of an amputee. Apparently there was a queue to get inside. He swears he wasn't tripping. Such a theme concept may do sell for a space at MG or if not then maybe Leather Pride. Taking us into the new millenium - Wed Feb 10 14:06:05 1999

dear stopped laughing, you can shut the f**k up until you know what you're talking about. i have nothing against jb himself, i just think he is inappropriate as a representative of our community. sure, he's friends with certain mgm people; i don't hold that bad judgement against him either. i do, however object to using people like him (or that horrid little silicon princess-just to name a few) who do not represent our community.what does jb-or anyone else- have to gain? do you think those artists work for free? are you that naive? and you obviously have no idea of the minefield that is mgm. the 'reps' for our parties, as you call it, are for the most part little tail wagging leeson flunkies, with the few good apples being constantly thwarted, or even dismissed, for trying to bring a true representation of our community, or at least a true gay icon,or a good show, to the stage. it should be renamed the leeson and co retirement trust,for they have really lost site of the community picture. i commend those who suffer through his childish bullshit and continue to try against the odds. you would do well to find out what it's really like down there before you tell me to run for board and change it- if it were that simple i would've been president for years now! i am just sick of paying good money to support my community, only to find my money has been used on some twit's perfomance fee, or performing in a show that is with an artist who has nothing to do with my community. i don't have to do either, i know, but imagine if we all turned our backs? hello, we're suddenly back in the dark ages and the whole point has been missed- again. please get your facts straight next time, as i have mine correct and i'm more than happy to enlighten you.....i actually don't have time for simple whingeing..... total bitch with facts - Wed Feb 10 14:35:20 1999

here here total bitch Royal Bitch - Wed Feb 10 15:00:41 1999

Total bitch, we dont have to all turn our backs and go back to the dark ages, maybe you can just sell your ticket and make your own little political stmt, pls re-read my comments above so I dont have to repeat myself and if you still continue to display a defeatest attitude then well..... maybe its because you cant win an election because in reality you dont have the ability to change the organisation, or the support to do so. You may think you have "the facts" but all I am hearing is a mishmash of exscuses from a very pessimistic person with an axe to grind Im laughing at you cause i think you are funny - Wed Feb 10 15:07:48 1999

total bitch - you got it right. On ya honey :) listening to ya - Wed Feb 10 15:26:17 1999

...surely its about balance...local talent...community performers...and our straight supporters ...cause I sure do want to see the likes of Kylie, Dannii & Jimmy but I wouldn't mind a bit of Paul as well...maybe not in the RHI though?? And another thing...for years I've heard whinging queens complain about seeing yet another washed up Diva...Thelma etc...or seeing the same old gay anthems being played...I am what I am etc...so surely a Jimmy performance is just so opposite to all of this it is bound to be fantastic...I think the idea is fantastic...it is interesting, radical...and refreshingly different to have the exact opposite of a dance party play at one...not to mention a real statement...lighten up sweethearts and just enjoy the change... Can't wait... - Wed Feb 10 16:54:35 1999

dear i'm laughing, i have re-read your posting and you are still an idiot. you really don't have a clue what it's like, do you? i do, i am not pessimistic- i have seen it first hand, therefore i see no reason to justify myself to you any longer.i used to be so pro mg it was embarrassing...until it all kicked me in the face for believing in my community and thinking that's what it was all about- and standing up for what i thought was the right thing. i have not, as yet, run for board, but when i do, i will get in,and you will be an omelette cook due to the amount of egg that is going to be on your face. i'm usually a happy, extremely optimistic person- but when you see it from the inside and it's that crooked-just trust me on this ok?- then you tend to lose faith. As for me selling my tik, i can listen to some good dj's, catch up with all my friends, vote with my feet at showtime- the show only goes for ten mins unless la leeson decides on another epic- and i won't be sitting at home like your miserable self total bitch who offers that you may as well give up now, ok? - Wed Feb 10 16:56:58 1999

We have been labelled a diverse community? Yes, a diverse community of immature, bitching, self absorbed, boring queens!! (Gee I hate that word "community" * scoff! *) Whatever happened to sponteniety in going out? Let go of the river bank and drift down the stream where I'm sure destiny has surprises awaiting us all !!!! going in with my eyes closed - Wed Feb 10 17:15:03 1999

dear can't wait- different, refreshing, all these sound great- but why not local? there are some shit hot locals out there who deserve a chance at a big stage. i too, would welcome a change, maybe not along the same lines as your good self, but again the issue is not totally about who the performer is (that is of course as long as they are one of our own or one of our icons), but the ethics behind the choice.packet shows from la leeson inc. are so five minutes ago..... maybe the cast of razor baby? etc etc. i don't want to get all nuts about this, i would applaud something new and exciting- but jb? no thanks he's so five minutes ago he's fifteen minutes ago.... that and the fact that the poor few who would vote for something innovative are continually repressed.i hope you have not taken me the wrong way. :-) tb - Wed Feb 10 17:24:33 1999

Dear im Laughing - well good on ya!! I totally agree with you and can confirm Jimmy Barnes will be doing "You make me feel mighty real" at 2am. Sorry to all the queens out there who would like to see Cher but MG just cant afford...To cant wait, i also agree with you, it is time for a change and yeah i think it will be a lot of fun. What a contrast, pumping dance music then Jimmy Barnes hehehe. Mardi Gras is about diversity and should have a truly Australian feel! When you think about it anyway why do we put so much emphasis on who does what show and when as really its only 10 or 20 mins worth of 12 hours!! We are there to celebrate our sexuality and have a great time with our friends. And finally to all you bitchy queens out there who dont like the idea of having str8 ppl at the party - GIVE UP! My 2 spare tickets are going to my best friends - a str8 couple and i wouldnt have it any other way. In the indusrty and cant wait - Wed Feb 10 17:43:29 1999

So enough about the party, what about the recoveries on Sunday night. "Frisky" sold out last year,"home" sold out last week, theres a party at the Shark Hotel which nobody seems to know about..... I guess if you want to hear Steven Alkins play this year and you arnt going to "home" on sunday night bad luck! Theres no place like home and i'll be there - Wed Feb 10 18:06:50 1999

Can't wait: If Jimmy Barnes ain't phuckin' washed up, I don't know what is!!!!!! F*U*NkeeBoi - Wed Feb 10 18:36:06 1999

Well, maybe Paul Capsis with bleach blonde hair, plus 20 or so boys dressed as Jimmy Barnes, singing "You make me feel like a natural woman" will settle the debate and keep all parties away from each others throats. I personally think there is as much chance of JB performing on the night as there is of seeing Fred Nile in silver and red dancing shorts with a little brown bottle at his nose. Panther, you posted some interesting questions on one of the other boards. Well, I'll "borrow" the idea (read plagiarize) and add a twist: I can't go to the MG party without my ......... My strangest party experience was....... My favourite MG party moment is ...... My answers. 1. Chuppa Chups 2. When I had a little hand held kaleidoscope (for looking at party lights) and a pushy little nubile bag on back thing took it off me and tried to drink it. What the hell did she think it was??? Amyl??? Errrgh. She was laughed off the dance floor by all who saw 3. Kylies first show Mark and I'm ........... - Wed Feb 10 19:35:12 1999

In the industry and can't wait daaaaahling, why don't you and your str8 couple friends just go the pub for the night and take Jimmy with you? Preferably a pub in Wollongong. Sorry Mark but you are wrong, Jimmy is performing and the gay press is helping to assist in the attempt to raise the str8 profile of the Sydney [delete obsolete words] Mardi Gras by ensuring that he and his little plastic offsider appear as often as possible in their photos pages between now and the event. Check it out. Wed Feb 10 19:47:46 1999