Pinkboard: Mardi Gras 99 Parade and Party Graffiti Wall 3

Please discuss issues with SGLMG, the organisation on the other wall.

Obviously this message board has been taken over by 'political poofta' fanatics (ie 78er, Keanu, etc) I can't believe your attitude you guys. Do you ever step outside Oxford St??? My God.... Well I hope you have a good time anyway. I certainly will and I won't be looking for any of you - just all the other fantastic people out for a good time - people who concentrate on the positive, not on their victim mentality. Live outside the triangle for once - Fri Feb 26 19:53:09 1999

Panther: That's better. (I noticed your "repeated" message on the message you removed.) It is good to see the colours flowing properly. Please keep it up as it improves the integrity of your walls. Thanks. And happy Mardi Gras. Fri Feb 26 21:21:55 1999

As usual the showtimes & artists have been leaked. The party committee will again be blamed. Mardi Gras should look their board & maktg dept. I'm sure a press release has been sent from MG to all press re: performers. They love their coverage, no matter where or what it appears in. Perfect example is the 'behind the scene's, backstage' shots of Dannii & Kylie last year. And what about the live cross overs to Home for that dull Satelite Party. I don't wish to have bunch of straights watch me dance & play with my friends. It's bad enough we have to put up with the bimbos with back packs & their thick as two bricks egotistic steroids boyfriends that frequent DCMs. Rumour has it that Kylie may be appearing at the Rainbow Party for $20,000 for 1 song! Good on ya Dawn! mardi Gras should have just let you use the title Mardi Gras. It's not there's, they haven't even registered it! By the way Jimmy is performing You make me feel Mighty real! I suggest that if all you guys are that pissed about Jimmy & Dannii, you write letters to the papers, party committee, President & bring it up at the AGM! Probably by then, the fuss will be forgotten about. I also doubt that Jimmy will be outing himself! He's ahappily married guy with kids & has been going to our parties for years. He normally hangs in the Dyke Bar with wife! Charming! boy - Fri Feb 26 21:36:55 1999

Guess what peoples??? It's 1999 not 1978!! wakey wakey - Fri Feb 26 22:00:49 1999

'wakey wakey', So I take it that it's OK to discriminate in '99. I take it that it's OK to promote straight artists at our community's expense in '99, I take it that it's fine to advertise straight artists apearing at our parties so that our community can be persecuted for subsuming them to our 'way of thinking'. I take it that it's OK for people walk all over that which was bought for you with sweat and blood. I take it that as you get older it's OK to ignore those on whose backs your freedom was bought. Yes, it *is* 1999, and I would expect that 21 years after *we* won *your* freedom, that you may be a little more grateful and understanding of our communities history. A 78er a78er@hotmail.com - Fri Feb 26 23:16:56 1999

'Live outside the triangle'. Just some facts. I sleep with men, yes. I *live* outside of Oxford Street. I visit there once a week. My attitude is in direct relation to that which has been heaped upon us by an unthinking so-called 'representative' organisation which is content to sell our culture out without even giving us the decency of a consultation. *I* will be having a good time at the Mardi Gras party, but *I* will not be forgetting the lead-up issues, the sell-outs, the discrimination, the insults to our scarifices, and the narrow-minded view that has permiated the organisation which is supposed to represent us. I will (however) be enjoying the party, just not the politics which formed portions thereof. A 78er a78er@hotmail.com - Fri Feb 26 23:50:13 1999

Happy Mardi Gras Panther - Sat Feb 27 8:55:24 1999

party party party .. but make the rain go away! synner - Sat Feb 27 10:23:54 1999

No sleeps to go!!!! (I just had to add that). Gotta go. I've a big parade aned party to prepare for. Again, happy, fabulous fanatastic Mardi Gras everyone. May you all get the shows, music and types of people you wish to party with that you desire. Technowarrior - Sat Feb 27 10:40:24 1999

Kylie is not appearing at the Rainbow Party...a certain person stuffed things up and it has cost poor D more than she expected...Kylie appearing for $20,000 luncheon club dollars ? get real Sat Feb 27 15:31:19 1999

Kylie is not appearing at the Rainbow Party...a certain person stuffed things up and it has cost poor D more than she expected...Kylie appearing for $20,000 luncheon club dollars ? get real Sat Feb 27 15:31:19 1999

Looking for Love (Ramirez), Catch (Sunscreem), Outlaw (Olive), Fool's Paradise (Lewis), Snow on the Sahara (Anggun) ....... Hey Mr DJ play me a song - Sat Feb 27 16:30:31 1999

Hey 78er - everyone appreciates what you did back in 1978 but please don't pretend that was the only thing which gave me (or anyone else) freedom. I think what that person was trying to say was you have to get rid of the us and them mentality. Obviously you feel part of something (ie the 78 MG) but at some stage you have to let go of that and deal with other FAR more important issues than who's playing at the party... Anyway have a great Mardi Gras Live outside the triangle for once - Sat Feb 27 17:58:26 1999

Wish I was in Sydney Jo - Sat Feb 27 20:03:37 1999

I hate the way we cannot get the MardiGras on TV. Its great if you can get there, but some of us cannot. Why is it Channel Ten has the live rights but are not showing it until sunday. It should be LIVE not edited and recorded live.. Allan - Sat Feb 27 22:16:53 1999

The lead float was ???????? disappointing. it didn't rain that much - Sun Feb 28 1:50:43 1999

11.15am Sunday morning. Thank you thank you thank you Luke Leal for making 2am til 6am in the Hordern fan f**king tastic. Now off to recoveries. Technowarrior - Sun Feb 28 11:18:01 1999

Well, the BF and I think it was one of the best, and lasted tothe end. Not too crowded, with the many other alternative parties it was not noticeably full of "Bimbo+Muscle Mary" types. The shows were good, but Jimmy Barnes? In one way what else has he ever done for the community. But we both agree he put on a good show, thanked us for letting him share the party, he's been going to the parties for years, and he has to start with the community somewhere - and where better than at a SGLMG Party. Music was good, shows were good, lights were fabby, and a lot of friendly people in the spirit of "Happy Mardi Gras", what else could you want? Newtown Boys - Sun Feb 28 15:28:46 1999

Well so much to say and so few functioning neurons to help me. I had an absolute ball, one of my favourite parties. The lighting in the hordern was awesome and the RHI wasn't shabby either. The music: Luke Leal, you are a genius. A fantastic set. I am one who loves both the Hordern and RHI styles, hence the following comment. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou Warren Gluck. That was one of the great sets (for me anyway).I know that he copped alot of flack on this wall in the last few weeks, but he left me with an amazing party experience. When I looked around the RHI at about 8:30 am and saw so many hands in the air with massive smiles attached, I knew I was part of something really special. The fact that so many people came onto the floor during the "British Airways" tune is testament to what you did. Who could deny enjoying Atomic, Echo Beach ,Believe (great trancy mix), Pop goes the weasel, Perfect day, Read my mind etc. Can't beat something you can sing along to when the body is a little tired. Well Sleepless, we didn't meet up again, but our rendevous point at said time wasn't easy due to the shows. I looked around for a pink triangle on a butt, but (?) couldn't find one. Thought of you during Warren G's set as I felt that is what you enjoy. Hope you got the music you were after and had a great time without the b/f. The shows. Well you can put it down to great accessories on the night, but I enjoyed the shows more than I thought I would. I know there are major issues over Danni and Jimmy that need to be sorted out for harmony but the music itself was fun (though a bit too much squealing JB). I try and get a positive from everything. The message I'm focussing on for now is that if one of Jimmy's regular fan base that is homophobic sits up and sees that it is OK to party, have gay friends and support the community, then it is a step in the right direction. I do feel however that at such an event with 4 shows, maybe 1 such performance along with three from inside the community. On that note, well done Erin. I didn't catch the last show, but since all the gossip was pretty spot on from a few here, I'll presume it was Marcia. Please let me know if I'm wrong. Lastly, on being wrong, I wrote on one of the previous walls thatI thought there would be as much chance of JB playing at the party as me dancing with fred nile (doesn't deserve capitals)with a little brown bottle up his nose. Well,I was off the mark and can say thatwhen I last saw fred, he was doing the trough man thing after ODing on liquid paper thinner.The sound in the RHI seemed to go off every now and again, and this really showed up during the JB show. I enjoyed meeting a whole new range of people and continue to be proud to have such wonderful g+l friends. Hell, I kissed so many men last night, most were suprised at my sexuality and I even committed a possible mortal sin according to some, by having a quick dance with the pres. Well time to get back to the real world. The wife says I look like shit at the moment and suggests some bed rest. I'll take up the advice, just after I look through my little Kaleidoscope at the ceiling lights one more time and check out the Simpsons as it is the John Waters gay episode. Keep the smiles on and if you didn't like something, please voice it in at the AGM rather than straight out bitching. Panther, the pleasure was all mine once again. Goodnight Mark and I'm sorry but I'm straight - Sun Feb 28 19:35:46 1999

I wish I was there to share it. No Good, Your bed in melbourne is all ready for your return, and theres valium and Q to help you cope with the tuesday and wednesday effect. I hope you all had a fantastic party, See you there next year! Trouble - Sun Feb 28 23:14:46 1999

What a great party, I hope all the whingers who have been complaining non-stop for the past couple of weeks think twice next year. We are all in this together, the organisers have a mighty job to do, and cannot please everyone all of the time. They sure pleased me, thank you. Lets spend the rest of the year fighting our real enemies. Happy Mardi Gras! xxxx Gazman - Sun Feb 28 23:28:43 1999

Marcia...what can I say that I didn't feel during your performance....you were soooooooo brilliant....thank you.....thanks to everyone who helped make the nite so wonderful...now I guess its just back to everyday life....eeekkk keanu (who actually lives in newcastle and is not a ghetto queen) - Mon Mar 1 8:42:34 1999

The party was very very fabulous. One of the best i've been to (and thats a lot).It was better with less people and the partygoers were very very friendly, very very smiley, and very very beautiful as i was myself!!!I was impressed by the lack of himbo and bimbo couples.I did meet a number of straight men but all the ones i came in contact with were very friendly and i enjoyed their pressence.The music was great in all venues and the dome was a definate hot and steamy journey.My only dissapointment was Danni'.The light show for the buildup was amazing and beautiful but the actual show i found a little boring.i didn't see jimmys show but was happy about that. Marcia was the best of all and a perfect closing.Thankyou to the organisers, to all the djs,lighting people, and others who contributed to the night and thankyou to all the wonderful people who went and created such a friendly relaxed and enjoyable night and a very special thanyou to all the great people who i danced with, chatted to, hugged, kissed and contributed to the many many special moments i had throughout the night.its great to be gay!!!! jojo - Mon Mar 1 9:10:18 1999

Thank you Bill Costis. What a f*****g awesome set! It was hard. It was hot. It was sexy. It was full on. It was heaven. You are the best! Joad - Mon Mar 1 9:15:35 1999

I'm still recovering, but I have to answer 'live outside the triangle'. In no way do I believe that the 78ers march was the only thing that gave us freedom. I *do* believe that it is one of the single most important acts, and if it hadn't happened we may not be where we are today. I hate to burst the bubble here, but I have been involved in Mardi Gras (volunteering, working, assisting etc... for more parties and 'parades' than the one in 1978. I am very much 'outside the triangle' and have made certain that I am so. You have to grow with the times, not be a slave to them. However, injustice, non-consultation and ignorance are just that. Please don't be blind to it or uncaring about it. As far as the 'us and them' mentaility? I am a bit stunned by the assertion that I have one. I am actually one of the people fighting for full GLBT unity and inclusion. However, to make this comment on topic for this wall, I have felt (and still do) that the 'straightening' of Mardi Gras has disenfranchised more members of our community than you may think. Even Marcia did not thank the Pres, after her song. She thanked Richard Cobden, she thanked Gary Leeson and then she thanked a bulk of people. This is something which needs to be addressed otherwise, this 'straightening' may well create an 'us vs them' mentality. In no way do I feel that vying for further equality, visibility and acceptance is wrong. I do think that we have to clean up our own house first, though. In regards to the Party, It was big, huge, happy, full of technical problems (many of which may have escaped the notice of the average attendee, because of the 'enhancements' which people were on) and full of people enjoying themselves. I spoke with many people (I went unenhanced) including Crew, Security, Board members, and found out a lot of issues which need to be addressed (more on those later). I must say that Dannii's show was pretty fine and dandy. Jimmy's show good *because* it was bolstered by some very cute dancers, but I can still see no reason for him to be there, the appause after his song went to support that. It was polite and some cheering, but it was short and polite - nothing more. Jimmy was heard to say, as he ran from backstage ignoring his security guys, "get me out of this place". I missed Erin's show but I was there for Marcia's show and it was great! Marcia supports and acknowledges the community, as does Danni, and Erin. I can't comment any more on Jimmy. The music in the RHI and Hordern was awesome, the Dome was the dome as always. The Mens only space was an excellent place to be and far better than the insult of the toilets last time. I also have to thank the medical teams. I saw them driving around and attending to so much on the night and attending to people, that I hope they had time to party afterwards. They certainly deserved it. there are certainly things which need changing (including attitudes and Mardi Gras Inc issues) but *overall*, the Party Committee deserves a vote of thanks. I had a great time. A 78er a78er@hotmail.com - Mon Mar 1 11:46:33 1999

Marcia was truly amazing. That's all I have to say - Mon Mar 1 12:33:18 1999

Best Party! Had a fantastic time. Shows were great and considering it was held on a construction sight the production team should be congratulated. Best ever! hung - Mon Mar 1 12:43:02 1999

Okay, here's my take on it. The layout was strange but interesting and fun, though I would have hated to have been really off my face because you could become seriously disorientated. The lighting rigs in the Hordern and RHI were amazing and it's a pity there isn't anywhere to sit and enjoy them. I felt very sorry for Sean Manly playing his first party and having the sound system f*** up, and then to be booed by all the stupid muscle marys down the front for something that wasn't his fault. Although I still think Warren Gluck has no real idea of how to build a set, he played just the right stuff for his slot, a mixture of beautiful, camp and kitsch (the Barbra Streisand remix was amazing!) It seemed to me that between the halls there was sufficient diversity to suit everyone (yes Technowarrior?). The Dome was still way too hot despite the fans. The opening show was pretty speccie but I still hate Everlasting Night - what a shame everyone stood there like dummies for two hours waiting for it. Jimmy was pretty fierce and it was a good show, but I still say 'why' Gary? But we know the answer already. The Erin show was poorly conceived and executed, but she sang well. The tacky exposed scaffolding was ... well, tacky. And the closing show was just great. Nevertheless the shows have now become very formula and Las Vegas. A change of direction or a bit more diversity would be nice. And I don't mean just another crony filling the party director's seat. Hope you all enjoyed your Mardi Gras. Everlasting Cynic - Mon Mar 1 14:27:40 1999

The rainbow which appeared in the sky at about 7pm before the parade was a magic surreal moment. Something above was smiling down - Mon Mar 1 15:37:05 1999

Hiiiiii everyone, its feral beral, i just want to to thank everyone who organized and helped with mardi gras and to all the special and wonderful humans i met at the party and the parade, it was a magical and uplifting experience and one year i hope my dream comes true, to perform for all of you at the party!!!Only upsetting thing was no transgendered facilities as far as i know and i was made to feel like a second class citizen bye a few (female) security guards, anyway i had the best tiem and look forward to rentering sydneys zones for more exciting drag shows and freaky times......year 2000 here beral comes xxxxxxxooooooo ( ps i need my ego deflated ) feral beral (melb drag semi icon but soon world star??) - Mon Mar 1 17:01:13 1999

my brother and his partner got to watch the parade and all i got was the scintillating pleasure of feeding their cats.usually they march in the parade while i house sit as well.if you think i seem pissed off,youre right. joe brown.. - Mon Mar 1 21:56:38 1999

Thank-You Mardi Gras, Cant wait for our Millenium Party ozboy - Mon Mar 1 22:20:21 1999

this has been my fifth mardi gras party ('91,'96,'97,'98, & '99) and our little melbourne/sydney group had a damn fine time. the horden was the best - especially around 2am (or was it 5am...?), and i loved the two huge pink lights that flooded the outside areas. even the rain was special. last year i thought the party had become "too commercial" and had a whinge about it, but over the past year, i've realised that when something becomes "the in thing" and "a tourist attraction" then it's gonna become "commercial" whether you like it or not. i doubt the gras would be able to find 20,000 exclusively gay/lesbian/transgender/bisexual/queer/not hetero type people for the party, and it's a good thing for the "straights" to see how good a gay/lesbian/transgender/bisexual/queer/not hetero party can be. tolerance! a couple of things that I noticed about this year's party that were different to previous ones - 1. last year the sound systems worked really well. this year i loved the fact that we payed more so we could have the music stop at the exact point that our medication kicks in. have a spare generator ready to go next time (or better amps perhaps?) 2. was it my imagination or was everybody more shitfaced than normal this year. i've never seen so many rolling eyes in one place! perhaps some people need to check their doses! 3. last year there were shows in the horden and the RHI. and they were all mindblowing. this year ... we got a minogue (yawn) a bogan (why?) and marcia (well...it was a good song). what the hell is going on? can we expect marilyn manson in 2000? maybe kylie & kyuss? If the gras want to promote australian artists, make sure they're gay first! (***hot rumour!! daniel johns from silverchair has reportedly told his record company that if anyone ever interviews him and asks if he's gay, then he's gonna say yes! - Perhaps it will be an "anthem for the year 2000" in the year 2000???) i'll stop whinging now. i (and my friends) still had the best night of our lives, and will be back next year. i guess even the biggest of parties can't please everyone, but at least 20,000 people all off their dots on the dancefloor is pretty hard to f**k up! well done mardi gras corp. let's see the logo on cans of coke next year (just in case nobody's heard of it) i'll have five and run a mile! - Mon Mar 1 22:49:06 1999

Well, I hate to gloat but ... did any of the doubters see Dannii, Jimmy, Erin and Marcia at Mardi Gras. I'm sure I did. Anyway, regardless of the inappropriate choices of performers, the awfulness of Everlasting Night and the blatant nepotism in Mardi Gras at the moment, it was a damn good parade and party. But listen in. Just because the gruesome twosome S A Y it's their last party don't mean it really is. They will continue running McMardi Gras Music for a start, and the Party Committee will continue to be handpicked yes-M E N. If you really want things to change it has to be done by removing their influence on the Board, and that means standing some candidates with the skills, the intelligence and the commitment to change, not whining losers with no profile or community respect. Got any ideas? The Phantom Insider - Mon Mar 1 23:35:23 1999

feral beral for president of mardi gras miss shitty pants, (melb trash queen) - Mon Mar 1 23:39:55 1999

4am to 10am, RHI was absolutely fantastic, Warren Gluck, a tribute to you for making my night (or morning??). Not to mention the husky voice (for singing to tunes with words!!!) and a locked jaw (for smiling too much). Having said that, the grounds were quite awful and the rain didn't help, did anyone else had trouble getting out of the RHI after the Dannii show?? It was hazardous! Oh, and thank you for the lighting crew, the RHI was a dreamscape. A Happy Jaw-Locked Soul - Tue Mar 2 0:16:52 1999

Happy Eckie Tuesday, everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tue Mar 2 10:33:24 1999

I'm not sure that I am articulate enough just yet to repeat the essays outlined above. But here's a list of my favourite things on the night....Marcia,Marcia, Marcia; Bill Cotzis's set in the Dome (Stetsosnoic - All that Jazz!!!!); the Men, the Men, the Men in the Dome (proving that a male only space is superflous anyway); the boy who proved to me that Gravity doesn't exist; Steve Carley playing Ray of Light; the kooky new tented pavillions...and just to balance the critique, if there's not going to be a 12:00 show say so, the crush in the RHI was unbelievable as everyone waited - this was worse than the tradiitional 12:00 crush at the gate - but overall it was one of the best. Very happy indeed - Tue Mar 2 11:30:48 1999

For the record Mardi Gras spread the word that there was no show at midnight but most people refused to believe it, thinking that perhaps they were being tricked so the RHI would not fill up too much. EC - Tue Mar 2 15:16:27 1999

What the hell happened in the RHI? Unbelievable that one of the newest DJ to the big party circuit got such appaling equipment failures. Shame MG, Shame to whoever did the sound! As usual, the sound in the RHI was crap - time for a re-think me thinks. There are different designs and speakers (like the Big Top NYE) that work fine. Mind you, the Hordern sounded better than ever before and the Dome was, well, bloody hot with lots of sound bouncing off the uncovered walls. MG, why didn't you learn from the Inquisition party and drape the damn walls. Cutting budgets in essential areas is a recipe for disaster. Give the DJs decent working environments please! Did it again - Tue Mar 2 18:53:17 1999

Thanks to MG for Warren (again!). It's good to see the talent utilised at our party. Warren also blew us all away at Frisky. It's ashame the locals get a little nervous (or jealous) when that talent is around. Listen, learn, improve, appreciate others' talent. Oh yes, Susan was sensational at the Shark (for those that went!) I like my mixers - Tue Mar 2 18:57:05 1999

All I can say is Warren Gluck, wow what a man!!!!! His set was the best hours of party pleasure I have ever had...I could feel every person in the RHI enjoying my perfect day with me!!! More, more, more please!!! The 1am show was a bad idea - from 12 onwards it was standing room only and even in my less than coherent state I thought i was going to pass out, die or worse. Thank you to all the wonderful people I connected with on the night...hope to see you all next year. Sleepless (sleepy)in Brisvegas - Tue Mar 2 20:20:11 1999

There were no official drag shows this year. But I'm sure I saw at least 10000 mini shows on the dance floor during Warren's bracket. People lip syching away to the songs and doing their spontaneous 'routines'. No attitude. Just fun fun fun. It was a wonderful uplifting sight. But guys and gals, sorry to say but the routines my friend's and I were doing were the best !!!!???? I agree it was a perfect day - 6 to 10 that Sunday morning. And to end it all with Marcia - what can I say. We all reaped just what we sowed. - Tue Mar 2 20:34:01 1999

Well, I really don't giva damn about the dj's or their sets...I had a great time just grooving and moving around all the spaces. There are many dance events for the technophiles to rate and to pass opinions. For me, Mardi Gras is about communion with my gay and lesbian friends, to rejoice and celebrate that yes, somewhere, there IS a place for us. WE make the parade; WE make the party - it is our celebration. It's not easy putting on a party in the middle of a building site (Sleaze proved that). MG was surprisingly good - I went past the showground on Wednesday and couldn't imagine how anyone could turn the rubble into a party space. The area between RHI and the Horden was an unpaved mess. I can't wait until Fox are finished...next time maybe we can use a soundstage or two. Lets get past the idea that MG is just a dance and find a broader appeal when more space opens up. Celebrate the Future: Equality in Diversity!! sailorboy - Tue Mar 2 21:33:04 1999

Kylie's sister, David's father, Carol's daughter and Deni's mum. It appears that the only critera necessary for staring in a Mardi Gras show these days is to be a family relative of some one who is slightly involved in the gay & lesbian community. What next? How about....(Party Director) Gary Leeson's ex-wife appearing for Sleaze 2000.That would just as relevent and probably more entertaining than the stars of MG Party 1999. insulted - Tue Mar 2 22:05:01 1999

Er, excuse me, but as far as Marcia goes she's a genuine icon who has happily given time to our community often in the past. The response to her performance should have told you that she, at least, was someone special. Tue Mar 2 22:43:59 1999

Could Mardi Gras publish a costing of just how much the performers were paid for their slot? I, and many others, would love to know how much of our money Jimmy Barnes was given. Secondly, how about Jimmy repays the support his dead career has received from the queer community with some public comments supporting our curent issues. I'd like to see that! David - Wed Mar 3 8:39:43 1999

My throat hurts..... **sigh**... faaaab party tho, ay! F*U*NkeeBoi - Wed Mar 3 9:44:23 1999

Thank you Sydney for yet another extraordinary weekend. Thanks also for giving me the inspiration to bring my own podium onto the RHI dance floor - the view from up there was sensational! Warren Gluck, you're too fabulous for words. See you at Sleaze. A Melbourne Spencer - Wed Mar 3 10:13:25 1999

I wanna do it all again, too many places to be at once, too many people to meet, I saw heaps, but I missed heaps , I wanna go back, take me back please, Wed Mar 3 10:16:04 1999

Home Recovery was something special, the granny on the Dance Floor was a nice touch as were the potato peeling slaves, crowd was great, Stephen & Ben had me groovin, cant get Nova's improptu performance to "Sexy Mother Fu#ker" out of my head, nice red spot light, very nice. Wed Mar 3 10:33:49 1999

hey while were at it can i request that Deep Purple appear at next years party and perform "Smoke on the water"??? I'm mean really Jimmy Barnes???,Maybe its time for "Bogan Chic" !!! hah! the sky was purple, jimmy barnes hair was blue, was it the sydney air? and yes its true I spotted barnsey running as fast as he could straight after his gig, maybe he was heading for his change room mirror to look at himself and ask "did I really just do that?"!!! X#9 Wed Mar 3 11:43:03 1999

It's always possible Barnesy did it for free. Don't go jumping to conclusions. Your anger should be directed at the two people who have been controling the party so long, not at the likes of Dannii and Barnesy. And remember, he was just one small part of a great party. Wed Mar 3 13:54:56 1999

Keanu we spent hours looking for a cathedral link chain, sorry I meant days, glad you had a great one. Sorry we did not catch up but that's life. We had a fab time at the party and an even better time later at Kens but that normal. See ya slowlove - Wed Mar 3 14:33:05 1999

geeze slowlove..every time someone grabbed my chain for a bit of a look I asked: 'fastlove/slowlove?' but alas they were not you boyz...there's always the next time guys..glad you had such a great time at the party and at kens too...we'll meet up eventually keanu - Wed Mar 3 15:09:18 1999

personally, i thought the jimmy barnes show was fantastic.....until jimmy walked on stage and ruined it! It would have been f**king great if the girls had sang and the boys danced- old vodka voice had no place on that stage! Danniiiii's full name is now Dannii Drugged out Disco Dolly, and Marcia was brilliant- as was Erin- shame production on Erin's show was a rehash of an old Chaka show- still what can we expect from that tired old queen; laleeson? Thank god my chems were fantastic.... dj's were great, everything was great! (I might still be out of it, methinks!) hope yours was good... total bitch - Wed Mar 3 15:50:11 1999

Just one comment: the 2 shows I saw - Barnies and Dannie were let down by the choreography. You don't do a Mardi Gras show by throwing everything on stage up front at the beginning. There was no 'build'. Just standard gyrating bore. Who choreographed that B52's number - was it last year? THAT was brilliant. Wed Mar 3 16:21:23 1999

Glad to see that its not all bitchin, so I will do a bit, those bleachers, well, there were not enough of them and they did not give you a view of the dance floor. But I did use the seats outside the horden when I could sit down. Panther, that is the only bitch I can think of. We boycotted DM, JB and MH only saw EH she was great thanks for the chance to have a say. Had a fab time in the dome around threeish, it was not that busy at all at that time,the best place is near the DJ. Luv and kisses to all. Happy Inquisition. slowlove - Wed Mar 3 16:58:27 1999

Congratulations Katrina Marton, Ian Reed, Jane Becker, Party Committee! Considering the probs you had to deal with - it was great! Thanks! jack n jill - Wed Mar 3 17:02:08 1999

I've got the Mardi gras flu, but I think it was worth it just to hear Warren Gluck spinning his toons!! Can he please do every dance party between now and including mardi gras 2000?? (P.S Jimmy sucked and was a totally inappropriate choice of performer...but why the hell was everyone cheering???)...By the way, does Warren have a website or email address for emails of intense gratitude??? Vote 1 Warren! - Wed Mar 3 17:02:24 1999

I have Warren's email somewhere, I'll have a look for it when I have time. Perhaps everyone was cheering because JB was not the only person on the stage in that show. And why the f*** would anyone boycott Marcia. Sheesh. EC - Wed Mar 3 17:31:53 1999

To the 'melbourne spencer' who dragged that goddamn wheelie bin onto the dance floor in the RHI...Get a life!! Your fun little idea completely ruined the vibe in that entire area because it became an impromptu 'performance' space...i.e that little unscheduled show involving one boy f***ing another boys mouth while a whole bunch of creepy guys gathered round to watch...it may sound good now but when you're out there on a really happy vibe and all of a sudden there's a feeding frenzy around you it can be pretty disturbing. I could almost smell the blood in the water...Maybe the dome is a better venue for such 'shows'? Mildly disturbed but far from prudish! - Wed Mar 3 17:38:48 1999

W G L U C K 1997@aol.com (no spaces in the username, but of course I was accused of shouting! ahem) I'm not certain that's still current because I haven't emailed him since March last year. EC - Wed Mar 3 17:49:09 1999

It felt odd to be partying in a construction site. Could Mardi Gras have hired say Darling Harbour while those renovations take place. At least there weren't any men's or women's spaces - cause that experiment was acomplete flop. Also Please explain to me this Jimmy Barnes thing - I can't think of anyone less appropropiate to perform at a gay & lesbian party. Maybe we have Metallica to look forward to at Sleaze. Where was George Michael or the Pet Shop Boys Wed Mar 3 19:29:14 1999

I'm glad to see that most people consider that JB was a bad choice, also Dannii was moderate. I'm also happy that most people had a good time regardless of what MG tried to do. The thing is that I am surprised that people have kept their points of view even after the 'enhancements'. Good to see that the truth will out. Hopefully we will see a coup before October and we can all have a true Mardi Gras party - Sleaze Ball. Guess.... - Wed Mar 3 20:12:31 1999

Good party - pity about the shitty sound in RHI and Warren Gluck's set ( again ) heard it all the first time around - it was called the 80's - hey guys what's wrong with the 90's ???? And Mardi Gras, the Bears of The World float had over 400 members again - yet we still didn't get a mention !!!! Does anyone know how I can contact Ken from Coffs Harbour( was staying in Enmore ) - I gotta see you again ... Mark from Chippendale bundybear1@spin.net.au - Wed Mar 3 20:29:05 1999

Of course there were men's and women's only spaces. They were in tents across Driver Avenue from the Hordern and quite popular too. It's not that Jimmy Barnes was a bad choice and more than Dannii so stop dishing it out to them. It's W H Y they were chosen that is the issue. Wed Mar 3 20:55:16 1999

frankie knuckles was just brilliant at recovery on sun night...why cant local djs play high quality dance music...they should have all been made to attend sublime... Wed Mar 3 23:26:54 1999

My friends and I applauded Jimmy Barnes out of respect only - not accecptance. Thu Mar 4 0:47:31 1999

Which is as it should be. There's nothing worse than a crowd of nasty ingracious queens. Thu Mar 4 2:24:54 1999

Panther I've only just noticed that you've committed the cardinal gay media sin and spelt 'lose' with two o's at the top of this board. That is definAtely not on. =) Thu Mar 4 2:40:34 1999

Thanks to all the wonderful Sydney men and women for again making me feel so at home for my performances at Mardi Gras and Frisky. Both performances were completely different; Mardi Gras was more American and sentimental, and Frisky was more Australian and cutting edge. As far as all the comments go, I know that I cannot please all the dancers all of the time. However, please know that all of my music comes straight from my heart, and it has always been my goal to spread joy and love through that music. Again, thank you all. It is indeed a high honor to be asked back to play in your wonderful city. I would indeed return any time! Love and music, Warren Gluck wgluck1997@aol.com - Thu Mar 4 3:28:03 1999

I've heard better 80's retro at Rusty's in Cairns. Why does MG always fly in Warren Gluck from NY to play jukebox style? Bored - Thu Mar 4 8:37:52 1999

The Jimmy Barnes thing appears very simple to me. Read the thank you's in the insert for this years Mardi Gras CD. Thanks go to..... Jimmy and Jane (ie Barnes) and what for?? Surely they haven't been handing out panadol to the MGers. Thu Mar 4 9:40:27 1999

Warren made my night - yet again. I think he's doing a dance party as part of San Fran Gay Pride in June. Any cheap air deals to the States going at the moment? Can't get enough of that man - Thu Mar 4 9:40:43 1999

Warren: My lover and I are going to NYC later in the year. Can you put us up? If you can we'll do our best to make sure you play both Mardi Gras and Sleaze for ever. Thu Mar 4 9:41:14 1999

Vale Dusty Thu Mar 4 9:42:16 1999

bundybear...you only have to have been in the rhi, chatted to people after the party or read this wall to to have felt and seen that warren was a very popular choice. there was plenty of non eighties music elsewhere. face the fact warren was loved. Thu Mar 4 9:59:41 1999

Hey Bundybear...90's stuff is cool, but there was fantastic variety if you wandered around the venues. Our group of bears had a great time checking out the different styles and the endless meanderings around the whole party meant we got to meet heaps of other bears as well. As for the non-mention of the Bears in the parade, well, it just goes to show how behind the times some folks are considering this movement is now nearly 20 years old! I was rapt with the warm reception we got as interstate bear visitors from everyone, not just other bears. Thanks all you Sydney poofs and dykes for making us feel so welcome!! XXX OutbackBears - Thu Mar 4 11:23:02 1999

So was any Deborah Cox played in RHI? If so, I missed it. Thu Mar 4 12:29:31 1999

My tip - Deborah Cox for Sleaze 99. Psychic - Thu Mar 4 13:17:19 1999

Yes, Nobody's Supposed To Be Here was played by Sean Manly quite early. Warren Gluck did not play all eighties music at all. He played a handful of eighties and eighties remixes. Grow up and go dance in the Hordern. Thu Mar 4 15:02:45 1999

I've always found the aftermath to a party weekend pretty hard. Why do we have to make it even harder by being so nasty to each other?? Finding my way back - Thu Mar 4 15:26:07 1999

To Warren G...how much "heart" does it take to put on a record/cd ? Go and learn to play piano darls. Thu Mar 4 16:15:44 1999

How much heart does it take to sit behind the anonymity of a computer screen & be abusive? Tuesday came late for some - Thu Mar 4 16:31:02 1999

Yes, while we have all been bitching about who's appropriate and who's not to appear at MG, a true gay icon has passed away - Dusty Springfield. Sort of puts it all in perspective doesn't it ? Ric - Thu Mar 4 16:54:33 1999

Ric I could'nt agree more! sad - Thu Mar 4 17:19:21 1999

Warren, my boyf and I would love to come and stay too. And we promise we won't wreck the furniture if we have a fight and break up. Not that we've ever ever broken up, like some couples we know. We can't guarantee that you'll play at the next Mardi Gras though - does this matter? Thu Mar 4 17:19:43 1999

I spent most of the night in the Dome and the Horden and had a wonderful time. I spent the last two hours in the RHI and thought it was full of heart. There was a wonderful together feeling there and it was a perfect end to a perfect night. Thu Mar 4 17:19:53 1999

Tuesday came late for some - How much heart does it take to pick up a phone and make late night abusive phone calls? Thu Mar 4 17:22:39 1999

And a big gold star to the two boys who did the hand clapping routine on the temporary podium in the RHI. A Warren lover - Thu Mar 4 17:28:33 1999

Who has photos of the two cute sailor suited teddy bears leading the Bears of Australia? Please e-mail me with details of how I can buy some copies of your pics or e-mail me your scanned images. Many Thanks Albear albear@ihug.com.au Albear - Thu Mar 4 18:21:54 1999

Where were all the decorations? It was so bare, and the outside looked like a bomb hit it with everything underconstruction. And the lack of seating! not all of us dance on ecky all night. Thu Mar 4 23:05:55 1999

More Heart For Mardi Gras!!!! Vote 1 Warren! You know you all want it... - Fri Mar 5 7:43:46 1999

I hope you realise that you are about to be court martialed by the Pinkboard Mardi Gras Music Mafia for enjoying yourself dancing to music under 160 beats per minute which not only has treble but melody and words. Don't you realise that just knowing someone out there is having a good time to that stuff is enough to give them apoplexy? Fri Mar 5 9:43:58 1999

From photos in SSO yesterday, Bev Lange was at the Rainbow Party. Couldn't she get tickets to MG ? Though I'm sure she probably did both. Which party was Susan at? - Fri Mar 5 10:39:09 1999

warren. I love you Fri Mar 5 10:39:52 1999

Luke Leal, Luke Leal, Luke Leal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never been to a party which kept me in the Hordern for so long. You rocked that hall without a dull moment. Thankyou from the bottom of my dancing shoes. As for the bizarre commentary on Dannii and Jimmy, Lighten up!!! You can be passionate about Mardi Gras without being Feral! I wasn't expecting too much of the Dannii show but was actually pleasantly surprised. As for the crap thrown at Jimmy over the past few weeks, how disgraceful. This guy is one of Australia's most talented and lasting singer/ songwriters whose just completed a hugely successful tour with a band that hasn't been together for over fifteen years. I took my brother to a Cold Chisel concert in December as a Christmas present and have not seen devotion from fans quite like it. This guy is an extremely gay friendly Australian icon who is adored by just the kind of people WE have a responsibility to educate. As far as I can see, if ONE Chisels fan out in the suburbs hears about Jimmy performing at Mardi Gras and thinks twice, then it was worth it. Donna Summer thinks we belong in concentration camps and yet somehow is a "gay icon". K.D Lang is asked personally to appear by Big Bev and says "No, I don't think so". Jimmy is seen at Stonewall and is suddenly, in spite of his continuing success, a "fading star in search of the pink dollar". If you don't like his music, fine, but at least give the guy the respect he deserves for getting of his arse and doing something creative with his life. As for his friendship with certain MG big wigs, let's get real. Most of the names flouted every year wouldn't piss on our stage for a tenth of what we can afford, and there'll come a time where their aren't any more 70's disco divas left standing. I don't care who Mardi Gras gets up on that stage as long as they believe in our cause and can make me dance. Long Live Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't we all just love each other...in that special way - Fri Mar 5 10:40:23 1999

It could have been Gloria Estefan. That's what I've been told - Fri Mar 5 10:46:22 1999

Right On! I missed Barnsey 'cause we got locked out. Thank god Luke Leal was still DJing in the Hordern or i may have had a stroke. Jimmy fan - out and proud - Fri Mar 5 10:46:28 1999

Susan Morabito will definitely be doing a set at Sleaze. Remember where you read it first - Fri Mar 5 11:14:30 1999

Did anyone else here Annabel Gaspar play "Kyle's Mum is a stupid bitch" about 5:30 am in the dome. It was a magic! FruitBuns - Fri Mar 5 11:16:42 1999

Congrats to "Can't we all just love each other" I agree 100% wiv ya!! I had a great time at Mardi Gras, highlights being Armand van Helden 'You don't know me' in the dome, and yes I did hear 'Kyle's mum is a stupid bitch' there too - it wasn't your drugs hehe. Also the few hours up to 10am in the RHI even though it was 40 in the shade and 110% humidity. I think I even saw 'funkeeboi' having a good time (assuming it was him)... Living outside the triangle - Fri Mar 5 17:34:00 1999

Oh and Marcia Marcia Marcia..... Oh and Grease, Nutbush and all the others I can't remember in the costume tent.... And especially the Pet Shop Boys (Left to my own devices) in the RHI... Oh and.... Fri Mar 5 17:49:29 1999

and those boys with the little hand held fans. How sensible. Fri Mar 5 18:29:40 1999

Realy Susan Morabito will definitely be doing a set at Sleaze? Didn't know the call for submissions had been made and the decisions handed down already. And by the way Cher, Madonna and George Michael will definitely be performing at Sleaze too. Remember where you read it first. Snort - Fri Mar 5 19:32:34 1999

so sad i missed out this year after reading all this Fri Mar 5 21:11:48 1999

to the barnes fan who signed his message "cant we all just love each other" how naive, god i remember being hassled at school by cold chisel loving boys who hated gays with a passion, as a gay person i have every right to feel anger at barness for appearing at the mardi gras party, he was part of homo hating culture ie bogans, god what next buddy forgiveness for fred nile??? wake up you peanut! Fri Mar 5 21:15:21 1999

Wake UP to yourself. Jimmy Barnes has never been a part of, encouraged or condoned homo hating or bashing. Just because his music doesn't appeal to you doesn't mean it was in any way anti-gay or 'bogan'. So what if some people you label bogans liked his music. The film clip for Saturday Night was one of the first items of Australian culture to acknowledge Mardi Gras in a positive way. Get yourself some history lessons. The anger you feel should be directed at Cobden Leeson and co for placing straight performers on stage who happen to be their mates and giving free tickets to straight celebrities and supermodels etc when they reject honest bisexuals as members. Use you brains. Your anger is misdirected. EC - Fri Mar 5 22:28:30 1999

I was very dissapointed at the TV coverage. The ABC was better. and a lot of country peopledont get Capital. They spent too long on a few floats and didn't show a lot of the others. I realise they go for spectactular but it takes each individual to make a mardi gras parade. John from Griffith - Sat Mar 6 7:50:14 1999

oh, ok ec, well thanks for reminding me that barnes and cold chisel were at the cutting edge of gay pride!,history lesson? methinks not, you need a reality check!its quite touching to see you be so passionate about protecting straights, whats up hun? your world getting a little straight these days? Sat Mar 6 10:08:41 1999

Thanks for a great Party - even though the night went so fast my partner and I had a great time. Only part we never enjoyed was Jimmy Barnes endless screeching and as far as Danni Minogue goes, at least she got her act over and done with early. Please don't come back next year Danni. The Recoveries were great this year as well. Back to reality - Sat Mar 6 10:26:27 1999

Nameless one if you weren't so busy with your head up your own arse you would have read my various posts and know that I did not like the fact that Jimmy Barnes was performing and think it should not have happened. But Jimmy Barnes is not your enemy and has never encouraged anyone to be your enemy. Come out from behind the barricades sweetie and see that the enemy lies within your own ranks. That was my point. Look, listen, learn. Everlasting Cynic - Sat Mar 6 18:30:14 1999

To the person who named me and my business in connection with my DJing. My office was broken into last night and all of my records were stolen. They were definitely targeted as nothing else was taken. Certainly could be a coincidence - but then it might not. Mindless drivel on this wall may cause serious danger to those you drivel about. Thanks! Anyone with any information about the theft can contact me on dj_buck_naked@hotmail.com Buck Naked - Sat Mar 6 20:40:19 1999

Who knows of anything but solo acts performing at MG or Sleaze. I can recall The Village people, but am stuck there. Can anybody add to that??? Maybe Pet Shop Boys for 2000. Inside the community, Dance Music(so many songs to choose from), International. What else could you ask for?? So disappointed I missed "Left to my own devices" in Warren Gluck's set - Sat Mar 6 21:32:22 1999

yes ec, mouth open, eyes wide, yes ec whatever you say, hahahaha -nameless (i've been through a desert with a horse with no name) hahahaha see what mardi gras parties do to you!!!! Sun Mar 7 10:47:31 1999

LMAO One With No Name!!! =) EC - Sun Mar 7 16:26:28 1999

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