Pinkboard: Party Graffiti Wall 31

Baby its cold outside. But I can tell you where its nice and warm. On the dance floor surrounded by people expending energy and enjoyment.

Do you hibernate during winter?
When you go out how do you make sure you don't freeze between home and the club?
What's the best way to warm up once you get there?

Party Graffiti Wall 30
Party Graffiti Wall 32

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So THIS is what it's like to be first on a new wall! Kewl! : )
jeffgg - Thu 6 May 2004 22:09:58

Look out - am I first?!?!
Dan Murphy - Thu 6 May 2004 22:24:26

Dammit!
Dan (maybe one day) Murphy - Thu 6 May 2004 22:34:07

ooohhhh, I'm 3rd!
JT - Thu 6 May 2004 22:59:12

Bah!
Hudson - Fri 7 May 2004 00:48:39

too slow

never too cold:)
- Fri 7 May 2004 03:07:12

when is the next "kooky" night on and who are the DJ's, please?

I've heard about it and it's been recommended to me but I know only what I have read in the previous party wall.
newcomer - Fri 7 May 2004 11:20:25

when is the next "kooky" night on and who are the DJ's, please?
I've heard about it and it's been recommended to me but I know only what I have read in the previous party wall.
newcomer - Fri 7 May 2004 11:20:25

Kooky is on Sunday nights at Club 77 - and all the recommendations are very justified! Kooky has been a bastion of mixed queer underground clubbing for many years ... and pioneered re-introducing live music into nightclubs way before anyone else.

As a promoter myself (Hellfire, DiRTy, NHB etc.) I salute the groundbreaking work of the Kooky kids and suggest you give it a try.

And the best part is ... door charge is usually way cheap.
Craig/Tom - Octopussy etc. - Fri 7 May 2004 12:29:48

Craig/Tom, a salutation - wow - Kooky it is for this Sunday, then. Which reminds me, Scott Pullen writes about his fave five tracks in SSO. I caught him 2 weekends ago at Smooch and his set was nothing short of terrific
self appointed critic - Fri 7 May 2004 13:12:19

I love the smaller intimate clubs like Kooky & Smooch that create such a great vibe. Much more warm & intimate than some places.
- Fri 7 May 2004 13:57:18

I just need somebody to love
- Fri 7 May 2004 13:58:34

On the topic of BeatFM...

Did anyone here Luke Leal's "LOST IN TRANCE-LATION" show last night? Thoughts??
Craigy - Fri 7 May 2004 16:01:23

I remember reading something Paul Goodyear wrote about predicting an increase in popularity of these smaller & cosier events.

He was right. Plus the DJ is more accessable.
I just need somewhere to party - Fri 7 May 2004 16:02:45

If youre wondering whats happenning at klub kooky this sunday here is a copy of an email i was sent:

**************KluB kOOky Presents *************
************** i AM ANIMAL! ***************
.......... A gROUP FLURO NEon art show .........
featuring painting sculpture and performance curated from the kooky kids:
Kaia, Glitta Supernova, Jo King, Diablo, Bill Morley, grc, Megan Oliver, David James, Soraya Asmar, Celia Curtis, Kieth, Gila, Jade Sims, Tim Hilton, Astrid Hubert, Chaz Glover, Amanda McEwan, Racheal Rafferty (cheyry 2000), Trash Vauderville, mR fLynn, Constant Velocitee, Robert Puile, Deb Firth, Vernon Treweeke, and more

dj gemma and seymour butz play "anything goes"

sunday may 9th
exhibition opens at 9pm
dress to shine on yo crazies!
klub kooky
77 willim street
east sydney (between crown and riley)
$5.
(shhh! tell only your friendly friends)
peace-girl x - Fri 7 May 2004 16:13:55

Craigy - Fri 7 May 2004 16:01:23
caught lukes show - even larfed at the bad jokes, which made at least 3 people i guess. reception was so-so (innerwest on a hill here so make of that what you will) & the show itself was very much what one might expect from LL - quality trance & even a bit o chunky. coulda been longer though. btw was the first time i tuned into radio since the demise of free & out. go the beat :)
remember video killed the radio star, & created peter andre! dont let it happen again.
crazy dancin boi - Fri 7 May 2004 17:48:18

Late news: Chip, Sveta & Dayla at Phoenix tonight
enjoy! - Fri 7 May 2004 19:28:43

What 'bad' jokes? You must be mistaken; I'm the epitome of wit. I model my sense of humour on Fozzy The Bear and Basil Brush, tell a joke, yell boom-tish then laugh hysterically... ;-)
www.lukeleal.com - Fri 7 May 2004 20:17:28

I just need somebody to love
- Fri 7 May 2004 13:58:34

he she it will come your way
someone who loves you too
hugs
- Fri 7 May 2004 20:48:57

Come on SPLA moles. Give us some goss about what to expect next Saturday.
Paul Diamondo - Fri 7 May 2004 21:26:09

Queer Nation has become so boring. The tribaly, discoy bland music they play is no fun. Interesting how it used to sell out weeks in advance and now it barely does. I recommend you all take a look at the fantastic TOYBOX and enjoy a party who really looks after its guests.
jay - Fri 7 May 2004 21:33:58
This is the opinion of the poster.

Never done Queer Nation .....prefer a sleazy dark and dirty party .....should I give it a go or not ??? Whot should I wear ???
- Fri 7 May 2004 23:10:51

www.lukeleal.com - Fri 7 May 2004 20:17:28
the "boom tish" bit is helpful, the fact you yell it is even more so considering beats bandwidth/reception/whatever its called :)
love ya work - especially the stuff ya didnt play - Fri 7 May 2004 23:57:28

just did throb at the peel in melb
very sexy party

good tunes, sexy crowd and packed

recommend it to others

first friday of the month
mk - Sat 8 May 2004 11:33:28

Wow! Lang@Ruby@Arq Fri 21 May

Yay - but I'll hardly be over Inquisition by then!
Trance Trance Trance - Sat 8 May 2004 13:46:10

Come on SPLA moles. Give us some goss about what to expect next Saturday.
Paul Diamondo - Fri 7 May 2004 21:26:09

Hey Paul... I'm doing the middle set in the outdoor area - 1am to 4am. Should be a hoot! Looking forward to it :)

I don't usually pre plan my sets, but in this case, you can expect to hear a mix of early 90's Classic Club Anthems, Hi NRG Vocals, a bit of Retro (ala this year's Mardi Gras set), and a good dose of Handbag thrown in for good measure. Just remember that if this isn't your style, there is the indoor area - Stage 11 (City Live)

I also thought about taking in my Doris Day collection too, but that plan was put to rest when the Sound Technicians (bless Damon) advised me that the Grammaphone could not be connected to the Mixer :(

For those of you going, please feel free to come up and say hi, as I love a chat in between mixes - The DJ area is easily accessible.

Enjoy & party safe!
www.djjustinscott.com - Sat 8 May 2004 14:55:17

And now.... (with Panthers permission), yet another DJ shameless plug.

"Chocolate Sunday"
with Justin Scott
between 2 & 4
Sunday Afternoons
on 87.6 BEAT FM
Justin - Sat 8 May 2004 14:57:11

Retro DJ's and nostalgics can visit http://www.jahsonic.com/ParadiseGarage.html to, at the very least, check out that famous NY club's playlist (over 10 years)

Justin, you may be interested looking at the 'early' DJ at work - www.jahsonic.com/DJs.html
cult - Sat 8 May 2004 15:51:51

www.djjustinscott.com - Sat 8 May 2004 14:55:17

I dont agree WHATSOEVER that Inquistion is a party for DJ's to play "early 90's Classic Club Anthems, Hi NRG Vocals, a bit of Retro and a good dose of Handbag".

Justin - What you intend on playing at Inquistion I find to be offensive and totally inapproprite for this sort of event.

Some events are made for "that" sort of music - Inquisition is not one them. I seriously suggest you re-consider what you intend on playing.
Inquistion is a dirty party not a cheesy one. - Sat 8 May 2004 16:12:17
This is the opinion of the poster.

Retro DJ's and nostalgics can visit http://www.jahsonic.com/ParadiseGarage.html to, at the very least, check out that famous NY club's playlist (over 10 years)
Justin, you may be interested looking at the 'early' DJ at work - www.jahsonic.com/DJs.html
cult - Sat 8 May 2004 15:51:51

Everyday I learn something new about the industry I work in... Thanks Cult.
Justin - Sat 8 May 2004 16:29:07

did you know?
General public Inquisition tickets are on sale at
Reactor Rubber, Karnal, SAX and Radical Leather.

come get your ticket before they run out
also available at Fair Day tomorrow, Prince Alfred Park.
Lil - luscious in leather - Sat 8 May 2004 16:37:06

Newtown Hotel
Any one been to the new mens only upstair at newtown hotel on sat night, wondering what it is like
- Sat 8 May 2004 16:37:37

Would have loved to have tuned into Luke Leal's 2 hour show on Thursday night. Since I live in the centre of Newtown, above street level, I thought I'd be certain to get a clear signal. In reality, I managed to get plenty of static and very little signal. Oh well. I understand now why everyone else is complaining....
- Sat 8 May 2004 18:02:20

How many leathermen are going to Big Queer Nation ?

I am travelling a long way to this party and want to wear leather and be around other leather men
Leather is hot - Sat 8 May 2004 18:10:47

Haven't been upstairs to the Newtown on a Saturday night yet but plan to go tonight, but it's bound to be better than the drag downstairs. Why the Newtown insists on karaoke and/or drag 5 nights a week completely baffles me.
Newtown local - Sat 8 May 2004 18:23:08

Hey leather IS hot, but the idea of The Dome as a 'funky cocktail lounge' isn't, so this little leatherboy's off to Inquisition and not Big Queer Nation.
I read it in SSO - Sat 8 May 2004 18:27:39

The marquee at Inquisition will hold 1000 people. That's where I'll spend most of my time I suspect. Justin's music sounds fine for 1-4. After that it will Dome-style stuff I hope - no quite sure what it's name is. And the re-opening of the Dome will certainly get me to BQN. Remember all those people here who said, "Stop talking about the Dome. It's gone. Get over it" Well ha-bloody-ha to you all - with knobs on". Some of us kept the faith.
Paul Sleaze-Bag Diamondo - Sat 8 May 2004 18:45:06

"I don't usually pre plan my sets, but in this case, you can expect to hear a mix of early 90's Classic Club Anthems, Hi NRG Vocals, a bit of Retro (ala this year's Mardi Gras set), and a good dose of Handbag thrown in for good measure. Just remember that if this isn't your style, there is the indoor area - Stage 11 (City Live)"

Umm....Justin, I'm pretty sure that this is not Inquisition's style -let alone anyone else's. You're not into leather luv, are you? :)
- Sat 8 May 2004 19:07:52
This is the opinion of the poster.

"Remember all those people here who said, "Stop talking about the Dome. It's gone. Get over it" Well ha-bloody-ha to you all - with knobs on". Some of us kept the faith.
Paul Sleaze-Bag Diamondo - Sat 8 May 2004 18:45:06"

No you didn't Paul. You were as pleasantly surprised as the rest of us by the resurrection of the Dome as a dance space. It remains to be seen just what it will be like in it's new incarnation....
- Sat 8 May 2004 19:13:30

to "I read it in SSO" -- go to both, funds permitting. Leathers ON for Inq & off for BQN(if it bothers you). Both events host DJ's that play the styles associated with the Leather scene
the music will hold you - Sat 8 May 2004 19:36:41

Umm....Justin, I'm pretty sure that this is not Inquisition's style -let alone anyone else's. You're not into leather luv, are you? :)
- Sat 8 May 2004 19:07:52

I'm almost speechless in regard to this ill-informed vitriolic post.

I say ill-informed as Justin was the DJ for the Leather Pride cruise at Mardi Gras and received nothing but glowing praise for his efforts. He obviously knows what he is doing!

As for "let alone anyone else's" this comment shows your ignorance even more. Justin is a very popular DJ on the Sydney scene and has played to satisfied audiences week after week at just about every gay venue in the inner city. His set at Mardi Gras party this year was one of the best I've heard in a long time.

He's respected both by audiences and fellow DJs alike.

If you don't like this style of music, DON'T GO TO THAT AREA WHILE HE IS PLAYING. How simple is that?

Why resort to hurling abuse at someone who doesn't deserve it? Get a life!
a fellow DJ who is sick of mindless abuse! - Sat 8 May 2004 19:42:43

Newtown local - Sat 8 May 2004 18:23:08

I'm more baffled why they decided to get rid of the DJ downstairs! Newtown used to be a great place to hang out but it's just tragic now.
- Sat 8 May 2004 19:44:07

Hey leather IS hot, but the idea of The Dome as a 'funky cocktail lounge' isn't, so this little leatherboy's off to Inquisition and not Big Queer Nation.
I read it in SSO - Sat 8 May 2004 18:27:39

Unfortunately the Dome of old days has gone, after chatting with Fox I cant see that it will ever be as dirty and hot as it used to be... At the end of the day its still heritage listed and they have spent a sh*t load of money on it lately restoring it, last thing they want is it getting trashed again..!
Brad W - Sat 8 May 2004 19:52:39

Umm....Justin, I'm pretty sure that this is not Inquisition's style -let alone anyone else's. You're not into leather luv, are you? :)
- Sat 8 May 2004 19:07:52
This is the opinion of the poster.

I cannot speak on behalf of SLPA, but my understanding is that they (SLPA) wanted to cater for those who wanted something other than the usual style/standard of what someone would expect to hear at this sort of event.

Re: "Not into leather"... You are right. I'm not too familiar with the leather scene, however, I do know that I was asked to play after the success of the SLPA's annual Harbour Cruise, which I played at.

If anyone feels I need to be educated with the Leather scene, prior to accepting an offer to play, then I welcome the teachings of the Leather scene.

As I mentioned earlier, there are 2 venues this year - Not necessarily because the SLPA couldn't find a big enough venue in time, but also to offer a different style of music. As one SLPA member said "not everyone is into the stereotypical sound of Inquisition."

It's important that you need to remember you have a CHOICE. You are not made to listen to my set, and you are not the spokesperson for the Leather Community.
Justin - Sat 8 May 2004 20:00:33

Juzzie, if you play what you did on the harbour cruise (which weirded me out at first, until I realised I was dancing a lot), then you'll be making happy for a whole bunch of leathery types.

Now I'm getting excited! Leather Pride week started, Fair Day tomorrow, artshow monday and then there's nothing quite like the feel and heat of Inquisition.
Evil Twin - Sat 8 May 2004 20:03:00

Go you big macho leather queens have a good week starting with fairday tmrw!!! luv ya's :)
milky bar kid - Sat 8 May 2004 20:46:56

I have just come back from a holiday in London. went to Action, Beyond, DTPM, and Orange clubs. The music they play were Fab sort of Funky house , uplifting house and Bang house. No trance at all, thanks god.
- Sat 8 May 2004 21:42:20

"I have just come back from a holiday in London. went to Action, Beyond, DTPM, and Orange clubs. The music they play were Fab sort of Funky house , uplifting house and Bang house. No trance at all, thanks god.
- Sat 8 May 2004 21:42:20"

*sigh* no, of course you didn't hear trance on the gay scene in London. Queer UK is predominately (but not only) funky house as the US queer scene is predominately (but not only) tribal house & diva vocals. The popularity of the trance sound on the gay scene is fairly unique to Sydney, not only in Australia but, from my travels, around the world. Why begrudge the people who do like it? It's not as if you don't hear other styles. And I think god is a little too busy to make sure you had a trance-free holiday to London, thank another deity ;-)
luke - www.lukeleal.com - Sat 8 May 2004 23:37:33

"And I think god is a little too busy to make sure you had a trance-free holiday to London, thank another deity ;-)"

luke - www.lukeleal.com - Sat 8 May 2004 23:37:33

Sorry Luke , but God is with a Capital "G"
Blasphemy - Sun 9 May 2004 00:47:42

Some events are made for "that" sort of music - Inquisition is not one them. I seriously suggest you re-consider what you intend on playing.
Inquistion is a dirty party not a cheesy one. - Sat 8 May 2004 16:12:17
This is the opinion of the poster.

Inquisition has an older more diverse crowd than a bunch of demanding party boys - early 90s club hits are just what we used to dance to *in* the old days.
That's why is so good to have a choice.
This is my opinion on the party for my community - Sun 9 May 2004 01:25:50

RE: Justin Scott at Inquisition.

Quite frankly, I think some of the postings from people in response to Justin's post about the style of music he is going to play at Inquisiion is just revolting.

Note: offenders -

Umm....Justin, I'm pretty sure that this is not Inquisition's style -let alone anyone else's. You're not into leather luv, are you? :)
- Sat 8 May 2004 19:07:52

In my experience, it is many of the leather boys, bears, rough boys etc that get into handbag the most. I always used to laugh at the thought that it was the people you least expected to like it the most that actually really did.

One of the greatest moments I remember from Inquisition - Kate Monroe playing Dolly Parton's 9 - 5. I can remember clearly the roar of approval from all the bears and leather boys.

Inquisition is a leather party. It is not a deep house, tribal or jungle or whatever musical style you want to call it party. Every individual associates their scene with the kind of music they like. I am sure there are plenty of leather boys who like their music dark and dirty, but there are also plenty of leather boys who like it gay and girlie.

I think the outdoor area will be a hit, just as much as Stage 11) .

Finally, don't forget that Justin has been hired by the promoters of the party based on his style and talent. If you have any issues with this, shouldn't you take it up with them?
JK - Sun 9 May 2004 10:04:26

"Why resort to hurling abuse at someone who doesn't deserve it? Get a life! a fellow DJ who is sick of mindless abuse! - Sat 8 May 2004 19:42:43"

It wasn't 'hurling abuse. Vitriol isn't my style. It was the legitimate expression of a personal opinion, albeit made teasingly. I also questioned whether Justin was into leather. He confirms his contact with this subculture has been pretty much confined to the SLPA harbour cruise, advises he was well-received there - Evil twin confirmed this - and pointed out that SLPA had made the decision to have different types of music at the party. His response was entirely reasonable. So was my question.
- Sun 9 May 2004 10:08:55

Kate Monroe played Dolly Parton's 9 - 5 on one Monday morning at QN as the rest of the world drove by the Terrace bar at Home. Most were smiling & chuckling. It definitely wasn't house but the timing & cheekiness of it made it work.

I can't make it to Inq due to work but I just know there will be liberal doses of leathery music (which I love) there. BUT should I go & then need a break from that, I know I would be happier having a CHOICE.

During the party, if the DJ loses the crowd or disappoints then they will change their style and/or suffer the wrath of us. But not before.
- Sun 9 May 2004 11:38:17

"A roar of approval for 9 to 5"???? My memory is different - looks of stunned disbelief, feet cemented to the floor, groans of dismay. Same party, different heads!

And did we really trash the Dome - i.e. inflict serious, permanent harm on the building fabric? Bodily fluids/secretions are soluble surely. Nothing that Mr Muscle couldn't dislodge.
Paul Diamondo - Sun 9 May 2004 11:42:16

Actually, The Infamous Dolly Parton Incident didn't go down too well on my part of the dance floor. Afterwards, stunned punters wandered around going "Was that really played, or did something just kick in?" Ah but everyone who was there, and even those who were not, remember it :-) Personally, IMO, the first couple of bars only would have done the trick.

It will all be fine. Everyone's leather experience needs to start somewhere. Maybe Justin can dive into the dance floor after his set, and suck up, er I mean "soak up" some real leather atmosphere.
Evil Twin - Sun 9 May 2004 11:47:20

Taken from the mother of all Party walls - Party Wall 1
*
"We'll be there and filthy. We chose HiH this year rather than Inquisition since we couldn't afford both. Last year the crowd was great (at both) and the HiH shows were the best I have seen for years. Panther - Wed May 27 18:27:32 1998"
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I like a blast {from the past} - Sun 9 May 2004 12:08:32

"One of the greatest moments I remember from Inquisition - Kate Monroe playing Dolly Parton's 9 - 5. I can remember clearly the roar of approval from all the bears and leather boys."

I remember a lot of attendees being moderately pissed off but recollections will differ. On one level it could certainly be read as an amusing little dig at perceptions about leather stereotypes, on another, it could be read as an inappropriate piece of self-indulgence on the part of Kate Monroe. I think the moral of the story is to stick with the vibe of the party and Inquisition has tended to have a darker and dirtier vibe. I also think that SLPA trialling different music styles in different venues is a good idea. Let's see how it goes.
- Sun 9 May 2004 12:44:20

"Inquisition is a leather party. It is not a deep house, tribal or jungle or whatever musical style you want to call it party. Every individual associates their scene with the kind of music they like. I am sure there are plenty of leather boys who like their music dark and dirty, but there are also plenty of leather boys who like it gay and girlie.'"

Maybe. We all do gay and girlie from time to time. But I'm not sure that there's an army of leather boys hanging-out for a gay and girlie music-themed Inquisition Party. In this instance I'd suggest that 'the scene' dictates the music a bit more than the music dictates 'the scene'
- Sun 9 May 2004 12:51:05

"The popularity of the trance sound on the gay scene is fairly unique to Sydney"

trance is a wart on the face of dance music. it must be removed !

aaah hahaha hahaha hhahahah etc
Mr Panties - Sun 9 May 2004 13:13:39

I'm sorry Jake, but possibly the worst musical moment was when she played "9 to 5". trust me, I was on the dancefloor when it happened and the reaction wasnt good
- Sun 9 May 2004 13:28:33

don't forget to ring your mother/mothers? if you have one (or more)
Con Shince - Sun 9 May 2004 14:29:06

I remember when Inq'y was held in the Dome only. Fond memories, indeed. Yep, the Dome for BQN is a real bonus. Reminder to selves - must get tickets before they go up in price and take additional day/s off to recover
Domehead - Sun 9 May 2004 15:16:46

BQN theme song "Colonel Abrams - MUSIC IS THE ANSWER"
- Sun 9 May 2004 16:24:06

Anybody who thought Kate Munroe got any sort of praise for playing "9 to 5" at that infamous Inquisition in 2000 needs to have their head read.

Might I suggest you all go back to Party Wall 9 for a look and see the multitudes of general comments stating what a disgrace it was.

Girly music has NEVER worked at an Inquisition. There are plenty of other events that cater to that style. I dont appreciate Inquistion being contaminated in this manner.
- Sun 9 May 2004 16:44:41

I like a blast {from the past}:

Just so that no one gets the wrong idea, Hand in Hand that year either was called filthy or had a theme of filthy (I can't remember which). I wore all white and kept very clean all night.

This year again I will be at Big Queer Nation but not Inquisition.
Panther - Sun 9 May 2004 16:59:01

Is it going to be OK to wear leather to BQN ?
Or are we going to stick out like a sore thumb ?

I think leather is acceptable at any party.
Bump &Grind It - Sun 9 May 2004 17:08:56

Is it going to be OK to wear leather to BQN ?
Or are we going to stick out like a sore thumb ?
I think leather is acceptable at any party.
Bump &Grind It - Sun 9 May 2004 17:08:56

Yes, no and I totally agree.
- Sun 9 May 2004 17:38:13

Bump &Grind It is not kidding. NOT just acceptable but PLEASE DO.

If people make you think that it's not OK then get out of there because you don't want to go to a place where you can't express yourself.

that's what it's about. I praise the effort that those in leathers, put in and YES, it still looks seriously cool.

and gay. be yourself. be free
Please PLEASE do - Sun 9 May 2004 17:38:26

"Quite frankly, I think some of the postings from people in response to Justin's post about the style of music he is going to play at Inquisiion is just revolting.'

Quite frankly, I've seen not a single comment that comes close to being "revolting." It's OK to question a DJ. Really.....;)
- Sun 9 May 2004 18:01:12

Justin, I would suggest you bring a lot of back up music in the not so nelly division of dance music - whatever you think is good for you. you don't need to go tribal, sure mandy and fesity will be digging a deep minimal groove in the main room and so a little colour might be what people will look for outside, but really wouldn't suggest going anywhere near the 9 to 5 moment, or just playing really camp stuff exclusively as it may bring a little too much of the imperial to the marquee - not somthing most leather kids are after. do you think anyone will ever pick ms munro for a leather event again? nope indeed!

suggest you go visit manacle sometime before friday. the music policy there these days has become a lot more camp than in times past, but often still has a sexy/fun edge. think you might really like it.

anyway, i am sure you will take some of these comments into account, adjust to suit you environment but still do your thing, and for sure you'll play great at the party and have a great time.

finally, do take evil twin's suggestion and dive or crawl onto the floor later and soak or suck up some of the fun, it is a great party, and you should feel well honoured to play at it :)
and remember, leather is just a form of drag... that actually i like - Sun 9 May 2004 18:01:24

ONE song at ONE party - and we all remember it. We must be mad!
Paul Diamondo - Sun 9 May 2004 18:23:02

Firstly, thank you to Jake, Evil Twin, and all the rest of you, who have supported myself and SLPA regarding their decision to offer me a gig at this years' Inquisition.

I also, very much respect people who are strong advocates for a Dirty and Dark Inquisition, (especially the loyal and regular Inquisition party goers). But I'm afraid I cannot respect those who refuse to allow other party goers a CHOICE as to what they dance to, let alone speak on behalf of all Inquisition ticket holders. This really worries me a great deal. I thought we had moved on from all of that.

Once again, these people need to remember that 2 dance spaces/areas have been allocated for the event, and they have a choice as to the style of music they're going to dance to. How much more clearer does this need to be? Please don't rob people of that choice. It's very unfair & selfish.

There are countries in this world where people get dictated to by their government/person in power, as to what programs the are allowed to watch on TV, what religion they will follow, their beliefs etc. I can't help but see a similarity. Sure... this might sound a little extreme, but I make no apologies.

Re: "Girly music has NEVER worked at an Inquisition. There are plenty of other events that cater to that style. I dont appreciate Inquistion being contaminated in this manner." - Sun 9 May 2004 16:44:41

Congratulations... You have succeeded in trying to put down music styles that fall outside Inquisition as well as myself for labelling my work and the music I play, "contaminated." I have taken great offence to that.

Furthermore, you say that "girlie" music has NEVER worked at Inquisition. Does this mean that Inquisition should NEVER experiment, given the fact that Leather Pride are now in a position to trial this out, as there are 2 seperate dance area's, as opposed to one big hall. The opportunity has arisen, and I thinks it's great that SLPA have taken advantage of that.

Re: "I remember a lot of attendees being moderately pissed off but recollections will differ. On one level it could certainly be read as an amusing little dig at perceptions about leather stereotypes, on another, it could be read as an inappropriate piece of self-indulgence on the part of Kate Monroe. I think the moral of the story is to stick with the vibe of the party and Inquisition has tended to have a darker and dirtier vibe. I also think that SLPA trialling different music styles in different venues is a good idea. Let's see how it goes." - Sun 9 May 2004 12:44:20

When you say that "a lot of attendees being moderately pissed off with 9 to 5." You're right... A lot of attendees WERE pissed off, but the MAJORITY weren't. A DJ cannot please everyone. Any DJ will tell you that... no matter who popular or good they are at their work. I would however, like to thank you for putting your personal opinions aside, by saying it's a good idea for SLPA to trial different music styles in different venues. It would be really good idea if everyone could adopt your attitude.

Finally, I am asking those who have concerns, to put their opinions aside, and try to remain positive and open-minded.

I would be lying if I said that my set is going to be a huge success... It may, or it may not. What I do know, is that if people are going to promote my playing at Inquisition in a negative manner, then I can honestly say, that it will not help the party in any way.
Justin - Sun 9 May 2004 18:47:44

OK, so different people have different recollections of 9 to 5. I remember it going down well. I stand corrected.

I hope everyone can just enjoy themselves at the party. Justin, you'll do well and there will be people there to enjoy it. The fact remains that Inquisition have offered a choice, so people should be able to find something they like.

On a diffferent note...

This week on "Cruisin' with Jake Kilby", we have loads of Cd giveaways, plus some season one of Will & Grace on DVD. There'll be loads of music, movie and TV news and gossip and we;ll be joined by Ryan Murphy and Dan Murphy to get an update of what's going on in the club scene. Tune in on Tuesday night from 7pm - 10pm, Beat FM 87.6.
JK - Sun 9 May 2004 19:20:21

A rainy Sunday brings us together, here at the 'board.
Work is over for another week/Excitement builds/Clubland bekons. I like Sundays but I LOVE Sunday nights. Bye
must - go - out - more - Sun 9 May 2004 19:38:25

Do you remember Geoffrey Rush�s Oscar acceptance speech where he dedicated it to the investors who said they�d only fund the movie if he wasn�t in it?

Wouldn�t it be more sensible to complain and moan about the music at a party AFTER you�ve actually been and then decided whether you liked it or not?

DJs aren�t hired by accident.
Dan Murphy - Sun 9 May 2004 19:41:25

"There are countries in this world where people get dictated to by their government/person in power, as to what programs the are allowed to watch on TV, what religion they will follow, their beliefs etc. I can't help but see a similarity. Sure... this might sound a little extreme, but I make no apologies."

Justin, I can't believe this. The whole tenor of your post is EXACTLY in line with "being dictated to'. You - whose experience is limited to DJ'ing at one SLPA harbour cruise - presume to lecture leather people on what's best for us.
And you completely miss the point about the 9-5 incident. Leather people who claim Inquisition as their own were offended by it in very significant numbers. What basis do you use for claiming that 'the majority' thought it was great?

'Leather' is not just another theme party, Justin. Inquisition is an emblematic celebration of a way about being gay and lesbian that's quite distinctve. Have the good grace to at least recognise that fact before presuming to lecture people about their woeful inability to appreciate
your multi-faceted, dark and dirty-transcending talent.

I think it's positive that SLPA are running different music styles. I'm happy you're part of it and I'm interested to see the outcome, but don't tell us we're 'wrong' about something that that's incredibly important to us.
- Sun 9 May 2004 19:47:54

- Sun 9 May 2004 19:47:54

Here Here !!!!
- Sun 9 May 2004 19:55:40

"Wouldn�t it be more sensible to complain and moan about the music at a party AFTER you�ve actually been and then decided whether you liked it or not? Dan Murphy - Sun 9 May 2004 19:41:25"

Yes it would be Dan. And it would be equally sensible for DJ's who are not part of leather culture to be sensitive to leather community taste before they dismiss it out of hand prior to their second leather party gig. I respect Justin's work and welcome his appearance at Inquisition. I wish I was sure that he respected my 20 year experience of gay leather culture. Some of his comments make me wonder.......
- Sun 9 May 2004 20:46:50

Actually I'm agnostic so god is spelt with a little 'g' - I always correct it in spellcheck too. And Mr Panties, you are wrong. Fell free to contact me and I'll tell you why.
luke the heathen - Sun 9 May 2004 21:11:52

Why don't people wait until the party itself to decide whether a particular DJ/style worked or not. You are never forced to listen to one DJ if you don't like it. Justin... ignore the 1 or 2 negative people for now and go and do what you were hired by the party organisers to do! Be positive because your set will likely be a great success.

Why are people so rigid and black & white about music styles? Trance is not dead, there are many parties and DJ's that prove that. If you're not a fan then don't go to places where it's on... not that hard. Not everyone likes the same thing. Listen to what you like, and let others listen to what they like. Also, give our DJ's a fair go - they're here to entertain us and doing their best. If you must complain... do it after you've actually heard them play instead of before they've even put a record on!
TJ - Sun 9 May 2004 22:26:26

Hey quit the arguin and back to the dancin...

Stuck inside today savin myself for Inquisition. Ventured to Stonewall last night. Is that downstairs bar girly or what? And what's with the strange straight meat market in the cocktail bar, interspersed with a few (v pretty, it must be said) baby gay boys? Hmm - eye candy certainly but one or two of the older straight men looked a little scary/strange.

Anyway I've chosen me outfit for Inquistion. Full harness, black and white camos, docs. Was gonna go the leather jock but out of deference to the visual sensitivities of others (!) I shall remain conservative and keep the pants *on*, thanks. Haha.

Anyone know if the party's close to selling out? Still seem to be a lot of tickets floating around.
Trance Trance Trance - Sun 9 May 2004 23:00:36

Re: 9-5

I think it'a all about perspective and willingness to be open to other people's (ie the DJs') ideas.

I remember at Sleaze 96, Dean Essing played the Love Boat just at the end. At the time I thought it was crap 'cos I was in a bad mood. But in retrospect I really loved the idea and the memory of it. Still think of it to this day.

And now I always think of those quirky odd retro moments at a party as a "Dean Essing moment". Great way to remember him.

And in any case,you can't knock Dolly (or, [G/g]od forbid, was it Sheena Easton?)
Trance Tance Trance - Mon 10 May 2004 00:27:42

i love ya luke!!!!
Martin - Mon 10 May 2004 01:31:20

Hey Justin Baby! my oh my, i almost thought you were playing the main area at Inquisition when i read those posts.

anyhow, though my idea of leather doesn't stretch much past my funky new louis vuitton satchel with built in water bottle holder (i carry margarita mix instead)...i have been to three or four inquisitions in my time and note that most of my leather friends are big legs up lucys...not only will you be a popular distraction - you will be a big hit! go giirrrrllllll!

ps - what year did one dj play "kiss" by prince and that song that samples "everyones a winner babe" and conclude with "every you and every me" by placebo...just how i like my tribal...more latte than dark!
Ms Golightly - Mon 10 May 2004 05:43:16

I finally got to hear Beat FM yesterday afternoon at a mates place. Sure the reception is a little rough but the music and program itself was great.

We had it on in the background while trying to warm up after spending the day at the Leather fair. Had a great time there too, well done to the organisers and workers who made it all happen in dreadful weather conditions.

I wish I was going to Inquisiton now, the leather guys and gals seem to be a very welcoming and friendly bunch of people.
Shanobear - Mon 10 May 2004 06:43:03

Kooky was wierdly cool, Seymour & Gemma have an odd downbeat-ambient-to funk. sort of

eKlEctic
EkLeECctic - Mon 10 May 2004 07:30:20

Just a suggestion...
It would be really good if I could get BeatFM through the net like I can with Gaydar Radio and NOVA. Most people I know have access to high speed internet at work and listen to the radio through their puter. I don't know how much this would cost for Beat to setup though, just thought it would be worth raising.
I am in a reception black spot! :-( - Mon 10 May 2004 09:06:25

1) Damn I lost my last posting, here goes again.

2) What is Beyond in London?

3) Why all this vitriolic analysis about Inquisition. There as less analysis contained in my high school essays on "The Outsider" (and I got an A for English, albeit in a time far away when there was no such thing as trance). This analysis really isn't necessary - I can make the party very simple. Will go. Will be skanky. Will be stupid. Will be even skankier. I am very predictable. The DJs will play what they will play.
lovin' it - Mon 10 May 2004 09:15:47

just did throb at the peel in melb
very sexy party
good tunes, sexy crowd and packed

recommend it to others

first friday of the month
mk - Sat 8 May 2004 11:33:28

Can you provide some comment on the crowd? ie twinks or leathermen etc
- Mon 10 May 2004 10:06:41

I suspect that Inquisition will be fab. Whenever there is this much talk flying around regarding music, crowd and so on - the party usually turns out to be a great success. After a weekend of solitary isolation with the complete season 7 of Star Trek Voyager, I am ACHING for some fun.

Like Ms Golighty, I prefer my leather in form of luggage but make an exception this time of the year and look forward to bumping and griding with the rest of you on the dance floor. Oh, and perhap's this year's campy closing song should be the KLF's Justified and Ancient. I've been brushing up my 90's style dance moves (running man, cardboard on the floor, Peter Andre) in preparationg for the tour right after BQN. All bound for Mu Mu land!
Hudson - Mon 10 May 2004 11:55:00

Was in Peel 4 "Throb" - it sukt bag. Melbroune drrty, cold & fowl.
Dance 2 The Beat.
Welcome home to Queensland - Mon 10 May 2004 11:57:46

Justin Scott playing retro, early 90's and trance at Inquisition. and he says have a chat between mixes. Most international djs would not have time to chat except for a wink or smile, they work hard to make tracks exciting with overlays and cuts. That should get me feeling completely sexy, not. The djs this year compliment the venue Stage 11. Not a fetish venue at all. Last year was an abomination.
Evil Twin - Mon 10 May 2004 12:10:20

vote for your best djs
on inthemix.com or this link

http://www.inthemix.com.au/50/index.php
- Mon 10 May 2004 12:33:39

ET, this is quie a departure from he official SLPA establishment line, understood you were a pillar of the SLPA establishment. Having been persuaded by SLPA to part with our $$$ because much progress has been made since last year's sterile party, should we now be feeling pessimistic after all??.
Also, these comments aimed at Justin generally seem way too personal and uncalled for. He is very much a known quantity and SLPA (of you are seen to be a representative and tribal elder) would have been well aware of this when giving him the gig.
- Mon 10 May 2004 13:06:05

Hudson -

You made me laugh.... On a very dreary Monday you just brought a big smile to my dial...

And it wasn't by enhancements.... Oh my god... did I just say that on the party wall... :( getting old...
Off chops got to go... - Mon 10 May 2004 13:13:32

ONE song at ONE party - and we all remember it. We must be mad!
Paul Diamondo - Sun 9 May 2004 18:23:02

I agree. You should all get out more. Or stay home more. Or something. At least try to remember to keep taking the medication!
- Mon 10 May 2004 13:55:35

DJ Mike Kelly will be kicking off Smooch's WARM WINTER SESSIONS this Sunday.

Mike is heading off to DJ in London, Paris, Rotterdam & Berlin, & this will be your last chance to catch him before he leaves.

If you enjoyed the closing set at the Hordern at this year's Mardis Gras - you can thank Mike Kelly for that! (not to mention his awesome set at Indulgence)

There's cosy new heaters on the rooftop which make it very warm & comfortable too...

Bon Voyage Mike Kelly!!!
- Mon 10 May 2004 14:23:44

Wow! the dissappearing stripper and kooky-art show were amazing - Thanks for the tip peace girl.
- Mon 10 May 2004 14:41:38

"Justin Scott playing retro, early 90's and trance at Inquisition. and he says have a chat between mixes. Most international djs would not have time to chat except for a wink or smile, they work hard to make tracks exciting with overlays and cuts. That should get me feeling completely sexy, not. The djs this year compliment the venue Stage 11. Not a fetish venue at all. Last year was an abomination.
Evil Twin - Mon 10 May 2004 12:10:20"

Is this 'the' Evil Twin? Or is it Evil Twin's evil twin. It sure doesn't sound like Evil Twin......
- Mon 10 May 2004 15:14:38

- Mon 10 May 2004 13:06:05

If this is indeed not Evil Twin but an imposter - my apologies! Seem to recall there were a number of evil twins running rampant some months ago. Probably these are some maverick comments thrown in to stir and we've taken the bait.
- Mon 10 May 2004 15:36:25

Dear Pinkboard Readers,

There has been some comment here on the DJ lineup for Inquisition, particularly from some who claim to represent the leather community. Some posters may not understand that this year Inquisition will be offering two separate dance areas to cater for all tastes. Those of you who prefer the heavier sound have an entire dance floor with Mike Kelly, Mandy and Feisty and Neal Crawford. For those of you who like more lyrics and melodies, we have a large second dance floor outside (undercover) with Justin, Sveta and Sandi HotRod.

I suggest that anyone who really wants to make Inquisition great becomes a member of the organistion and offers to take part in running events. SLPA have no paid staff and it is entirely run by volunteers. We always welcome those that want help make our events successful. Membership opens again in July and you can download the membership application form from www.sydneyleatherpride.org
Neil Stollznow - Treasurer - Mon 10 May 2004 15:43:42

2) What is Beyond in London?

Beyond is an after hours club in London open from 4.30 am to Midday. Most clubs in London close at 5 or 6am then people move on to Beyond for the last dance.

In London every weekend you can party 48 hours non stop if you want to, there are day clubs afternoon clubs and night clubs One club close another one open straight away.
- Mon 10 May 2004 16:17:40

Is Mike Kelly leaving our fair shores...?

I'm there!
- Mon 10 May 2004 16:20:40

Neil Stollznow - Treasurer - Mon 10 May 2004 15:43:42

Well spoken voice of reason, take that Evil Twin and other detractors.
- Mon 10 May 2004 16:29:40

what about the late John Hardidge playing Love is in the Air at a Mardi Gras party years and years ago.
The place went wild.
- Mon 10 May 2004 17:09:29

I see that Arq has decided to take the plunge and will be hosting a straight clubbing night next weekend....

http://www.inthemix.com.au/whatson/listevent.php?id=13324
- Mon 10 May 2004 17:16:29

- Mon 10 May 2004 16:29:40

Oi!
read posts properly before who you call a detractor
thank you very much

I'm off to the art show now.
ET's G'f - Mon 10 May 2004 17:48:53

Neil

thanks for commenting

good luck Inquisition
- Mon 10 May 2004 17:49:54

That wasn't me!! "Evil Twin - Mon 10 May 2004 12:10:20"
How awful to do that.

I absolutely support the DJ choices for this years Inquisition, and I'm looking forward to it very very much.
The Real Evil Twin - Mon 10 May 2004 17:52:15

Neil Stollznow - Treasurer - Mon 10 May 2004 15:43:42

Thanks Neil. For the record, I made one of the two comments in response to Justin's post that initiated this debate and I certainly didn't do so purporting to be "a spokesperson for the leather community." I made my comments both as someone who has been part of the leather community for a long time and as a current volunteer. No-one, IMO, has offered any comment on this board in the guise of being a spokesperson for the leather community. Rather, everyone has commented from their own perception of - and feeling for - their community. I think you'd agree that no-one is - or would want to be - 'the spokesperson' for the leather community.

Also for the record, I welcome Justin's participation, I think that running different music styles is a good idea and I'm looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds
- Mon 10 May 2004 18:29:00

Good to hear from you Neil. I'm looking forward to Inquisition (having missed it for the last 2 years). The marquee sounds great. You're obviously doing your best to make everybody happy and I hope it's a great success. I don't mind about the music so much. It's more important to me to be with happy, sexy, outrageous people who know how to have a good time. Can I ask though why SLPA closes its books to new members from April to July? I know people who were keen to join recently and couldn't. It does seem odd. I don't know of any other community organisation that does this. P.S. Hope my tickets arrive in time.
Paul Diamondo - Mon 10 May 2004 19:09:41

Justin,

I have to admit that by replying to all of these comments about yourself you are only opening yourself up to further critisism. People are entitled to their opinions no matter how wrong you think they might be. There's not much point trying to change these peoples minds cause they have already been made up. The safer and more practical way of handling this sort of stuff is to not dignify it with any form of reply.

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
My 5 cents worth. - Mon 10 May 2004 19:46:48

Whoever the first DJ at ARQ was in Saturday night was bad!Wasn't until the second DJ came on to bring things alive again!
Lindsay Birmingham-Cross Spatcherla - Mon 10 May 2004 20:05:43

I see that Arq has decided to take the plunge and will be hosting a straight clubbing night next weekend.... - Mon 10 May 2004 17:16:29

Oh! I thought it had been doing that on Saturday nights for the last 3 years! Oops!
jeffgg - but to ARQ's credit, Sunday nights have been divine, and Friday 21st is looking positively magnificent! Hope to see Trance Trance Trance there! : ) - Mon 10 May 2004 20:28:46

Hope to see Trance Trance Trance there! : ) - Mon 10 May 2004 20:28:46

Hmmm ta - keep me peeps out fer ya. I definitely think I'll be there. "Believe" is one of my three favourite songs of all time (haha for the moment).

...for the record: Justified and Ancient, KLF w Tammy W (3) and Kings of Tomorrow Finally (Tenaglia) (1)

Next week it might be different, though. Always open to suggestion...
Trance Trance Trance - Mon 10 May 2004 22:13:49

Arq has decided to take the plunge and will be hosting a straight clubbing night

I didn't read the article but how do they enforce it? such a bad sign
- Tue 11 May 2004 02:27:59

I didn't read the article but how do they enforce it? such a bad sign
- Tue 11 May 2004 02:27:59

Just a rumour I heard (and pinkboard is unable to verify this comment) but this straigt clubbing night is a sign of things to come. It seems there just isn't enough pink dollars going into the club anymore and they are thinking of doing what so many other clubs on Oxford st have done and turn straight.
- Tue 11 May 2004 07:38:25

What night is this straight clubbing night next week - and who's playing?
- Tue 11 May 2004 08:20:52

Tue 11 May 2004 07:38:25

3.5 Years ago I made a comment on an earlier graffitti wall predicting that Arq would surely go down the same path as DCM and that gays and lesbians would eventually (like DCM) be driven out of Arq.

I was critised and told that this would never happen.

Now we all have the proof.

Arq Nightclub - R.I.P - 11 May 2004
My 5 cents worth. - Tue 11 May 2004 08:42:46

I didn't read the article but how do they enforce it? such a bad sign
- Tue 11 May 2004 02:27:59

It�s not so much a matter of enforcing it, I don�t think - it�s more how and where it�s being advertised. I saw it advertised on a light-pole poster near the city, and it was the style of the poster and the DJ line-up that made it quite obvious that a different market was being targeted (I�ve never heard of any of the DJ�s on the line-up.)
But it looks to me like it�s an event organised externally, and simply being held at ARQ.
I can understand why ARQ would do this - given that it doesn�t usually pull a crowd on Friday nights, and the best dance space in Sydney (in my humble opinion) stands empty on what should be one of its busiest nights!
But it is worrying that ARQ seems to have given up on trying to attract the G&L crowd that once made it such a great venue to party in (just look at what�s been happening on Saturday nights for the last couple of years!)
With the exception of Sunday School (which is always fantastic, when you can get there) and the forthcoming monthly Friday trance nights, there�s not a lot else that has much appeal.
I�m hoping that, one of these days, ARQ will come to understand what needs to be done to return the club to its glory days.
jeffgg (psssst! - it's the MUSIC, stupid!) : ) - Tue 11 May 2004 10:09:55

Mon 10 May 2004 16:29:40
Oi!
read posts properly before who you call a detractor
thank you very much

I'm off to the art show now.
ET's G'f - Mon 10 May 2004 17:48:53

Apologies all round, just slightly curious Evl Twin that when you are sighted around the traps you ae invariably flying solo, sans G'F, will G'F be at Inquisiton on Saturday night too?
- Tue 11 May 2004 11:30:32

No, the girlfriend is always with me, just not hanging off me :-) That, or you're thinking of a different person. You'll see us both at Inquisition.
Evil Twin - Tue 11 May 2004 12:13:48

Interesting approach to the G problem... will it take off in the "Gay" scene? Considering that it's fashion relevant, I doubt it!!!

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,9529218%255E421,00.html
- Tue 11 May 2004 13:03:02

Racee Puddycat does it live @ kooky this sunday.
77 william street. east sydney. $5. 10pm - late
- Tue 11 May 2004 14:30:13

Does anyone know how ticket sales to big queer notion are going?
Adam - Tue 11 May 2004 14:48:04

re ARQ and straightening

think you might find arq is taking a new direction cause the old one was BORING

it was never exclusively gay. every time i went in there it was pretty damn straight, just the gay people were sooooo gay they overpowered the look of the club. i know it has always been more gay than straight but just an observation

re the straight night, isn't that the one run by DJ JOSH, know is a lesbian last time i checked

anyway, maybe she thinks it is a good direction to be inclusive - how 21st century!! :)

hope much more hi-quality pansexual stuff follows
- Tue 11 May 2004 15:34:16

re the straight night, isn't that the one run by DJ JOSH, know is a lesbian last time i checked

No, it's another DJ who also goes by the name of Josh. I believe he usually refers to himself as "Josh and friends".

Having said that, DJ Josh does also have a strong following in the straight scene. After the last Toy Box party, she played a hard-trance set at Ice Box for a largely straight audience.
jeffgg - Tue 11 May 2004 15:45:23

Well, I can't wait for INQ XII on Saturday. I'll be hanging off Sveta, Justin and splitting the last set between Neal and Sandi.
master_flea - Tue 11 May 2004 15:59:07

I've had a chuckle reading the Inquisition "girlie" music debate. Everybody seems to have latched onto Kate Monroe playing "9-5" in the Hordern as a defining moment.
May I suggest that we have all been a little selective in our memories of the halycon Dome days? My friends and I to this day recall a Dome Inquisition from the mid 90s when to our absolute horror late into the party, we found ourselves dancing to Little Johnny Farnham's "Age of Reason". I can't remember which DJ perpetrated this deed, but I reckon Monroe gets off lightly in comparison.
My point, and I do have one, is that whilst many of us like our Inquisition music dark and dirty; to my memory Leather Pride/Inquisition has NEVER presented a consistently underground/deep/tribal/chemical music policy, and it is bollocks to get self-righteous now and suggest some mythical Dome glory days have been lost.
- Tue 11 May 2004 18:02:47

Re the straight night to be held upstairs at Arq this Friday night, I think it is only a one-off (the promoters for the night were having difficulty finding a venue for this month's party). However, knowing how much true trance-lovers on the straight scene avoid nightclubs such as Home (which champions the hard rather than uplifting style of trance), I can see them quickly taking a liking to Arq with its slick design and impressive lighting/laser rig. So, this is probably not the last time such an event will be held at Arq me thinks....
Matt - Tue 11 May 2004 18:34:58

wow... what a month, inquisition, G.A.Y. and QN. party time again!! i couldn't wait so i went to arq sunday night and luke rocked. tilbury was quite earlier though. i needed a drink from mother's day obviously more than others.
party boy - Tue 11 May 2004 21:45:45

G.A.Y??? Is it on again? Where?
- Tue 11 May 2004 21:57:08

G.A.Y -
Saturday 22 May , 2004
Venue - Space - 127 Liverpool St , Sydney
Time - 10pm to 6am

DJ Roster:

Chandelier Room:

Ronnie James 10.00-1.00
Jimmy Dee 1.00-3.30
Greg Boladian 3.30-6.00

Emporium :

Anthony Whitlock 10.00-1.00
Jake Kilby 1.00-3.30
Alex Taylor 3.30-6.00

Tickets ($37 + Booking Fee) available from:

Cafe Comity (139 Oxford St)

Fishtix Newtown (261 King St)
G A Y is back (and about time too) - Tue 11 May 2004 22:21:48

Thanks to all who called in for the giveaways on Cruisin' with Jake Kilby tonight. There will be another Will & Grace DVD to giveaway next week for those who missed out.

Keep on supporting queer airwaves!
JK - Tue 11 May 2004 23:06:10

Why is it that parties like G.A.Y. have moved to Space niteclub and out of the Shift? Another party that has done this is Dream run by Nitegroove. The Dream party was held once at the Shift and got a very small turnout... but I don't think this is the reason they would change to a venue like Space.

Re ARQ turning str8. It could be a very scary/sad thing if ARQ did convert to a totally straight club. It's all dependent I suppose on the type of straight crowd they attract. A Rogues or DCM style of crowd would make Oxford Street almost totally unbearable for gay (and most other reasonable) people but a friendlier crowd could be ok.

You have to remember that ARQ is a business and they have every right to change direction if they're not getting the patronage they should be. I would personally like to see the government and local councils taking a step to protect our venues. They could do this by re-zoning and enforcing certain properties to remain gay. This would help preserve the identity and harmony of the area. But until this happens (as if it ever would) any private business is well within its rights to change its target market.

I think the worst thing about this upcoming straight night is the way it has been advertised in that article. They are trying to make it quite clear that they are taking over the club for the night and it is a 'straight only' affair
Johnny - Tue 11 May 2004 23:55:42

If Arq is targeting str8 crowd on friday night it may be because they so totally ballsed up with their lesbian fridays. i'm all for catering to all sections of the community, but if all sections of the community do not want to be catered to - i.e. there is no market - it's a waste. It is, as others have noted, probably the beginning of the end of Arq as a gay venue.
- Wed 12 May 2004 00:58:03

Johnny - Tue 11 May 2004 23:55:42

"Parties like G.A.Y have moved to Space Nightclub" ONLY because the Shift no longer wants or needs the patronage of these parties. Initially Ruby & G.A.Y parties were being allowed at the Shift cause the Shift's Saturday nights were not working and the Shift was using parties like Ruby & G.A.Y to bolster the profile of the venue.

Now that the Shift has a pretty busy and successful Saturday night happening they have snubbed the hand that has fed them in ther past and have told G.A.Y & Ruby that they can find somewhere else to hold their events.

It stinks in my opinion.

On a second note I see that G.A.Y at Space is only allowed to go till 6am which also stinks.

With Inquistion on this week and Big Queer nation on in 4 weeks time I personally think G.A.Y will struggle to sell out at a venue that is average to say the least and can only trade till 6am.

I'm saving my pennies for BQN and giving G.A.Y the flick this time.

G.A.Y (as fun a party as it is) will be back again later in the year, I'll go then.
My 5 cents worth. - Wed 12 May 2004 08:17:58
Pinkboard is unable to verify this statement.

lets all go to arq on friday night then, we'll show those str8's a good time (and maybe save arq)
milky bar kid - Wed 12 May 2004 08:23:59

1 night aint gonna make a gay club stright, nor does it make a straight club gay - see QN @ Home for eg.
its all abut the music - Wed 12 May 2004 08:53:17

"My point, and I do have one, is that whilst many of us like our Inquisition music dark and dirty; to my memory Leather Pride/Inquisition has NEVER presented a consistently underground/deep/tribal/chemical music policy, and it is bollocks to get self-righteous now and suggest some mythical Dome glory days have been lost.- Tue 11 May 2004 18:02:47"

I don't think anyone claimed that they had. The point was more about prevailing perceptions of Inquisition as a dark and dirty party and whether or not that theme should be supported by the music style(s). Frankly, I wouldn't know the technical difference between underground/deep/tribal/chemical/ and I'm not all that interested anyway. I do know what I - and a lot of other leather people - like when we hear/feel it and look forward to getting into it on Saturday.

I don't know about you, but my experience of Inquisition in the Dome was pretty much consistently glorious :)
- Wed 12 May 2004 09:20:36

Any idea if Inquisition has sold out yet? Any rumours about how many tickets have gone? Seems like we might be able to look forward to plenty of room on the dancefloors...:-)
Yep, consistently glorious for me too - Wed 12 May 2004 09:43:34

Hear, hear! At my first INQ party about 10 years ago I remember haering Tina Charlea "I love to love (but my baby just wants to dance)"
- Wed 12 May 2004 10:34:17

My 5 cents worth.

I actually disagree with your above post.... I think G.A.Y has great potential, and on several occasions when I have visited SPACE, I have totally enjoyed the venue. It is a great venue, but it is only as good as the promoters deck it out... Let's hope G.A.Y will rock!!

I'm sure there are lots of people going to be snubbing BQN, and would gladly go to G.A.Y instead. Remember BQN popularity has been declining quite rapidily, and being the fact it is a long weekend, there are lots of options....

Hope both parties are a success though, because we don't need to lose another party due our vicous 'over that old thing' attitudes.... support our community
Enjoy to all!! - Wed 12 May 2004 11:21:01

Re parties moving from the Shift for Johnny et all. The Black Party also suffered the same fate when The Shift started Indulgence and wanted to corner the leather market. It was a fantastic albet brief moment in party history that Oxford St had a venue with a good capacity and excellent equipment known to the punters that could be hired for the purpose of staging events. With exceptionally high hiring fees on top of the bar sales the Shift weren't shy of making a penny from promoters either. All this was clearly done to boost their profile in the community once again, and good on em. However, as it goes, they indeed bit the hands that fed them and supported them and in the end they snubbed everyone who helped to get it back on its feet. Oh well, we are talking Sydney. I once again implore venue owners or anyone with the cashola to establish a well equipped space that can be hired by promoters to stage gay and lesbian dance parties. Palladium gone, Rooftop gone, Shift gone, So many gone. In the end the calendar will simply stay the same and things are going to get tired pretty soon.
Bring on something new - Wed 12 May 2004 11:45:18
This is the opinion of the poster.

did anyone go to that Incognito night at Club 77? What was it like?
- Wed 12 May 2004 12:43:28

Perhaps the recent (lower) numbers at the Shift on supposedly 'busy' nights may make certain people realise the need to encourage others to use their venue - especially during the winter months. Space is a dive and there is a serious resistance to go there. Arq is going aggressively straight on certain nights (sounds like DCM all over again) so forget her. Is it better to have 400 people in a venue drinking paying only $10 (or less) to get in or 100 people paying $20 on the door maybe drinking? Bums on seats is the game and always has been. If you have a full venue, you have a chance of an atmosphere developing. Wakey wakey hands off snakies.
- Wed 12 May 2004 13:50:03

There are still plenty of INQ tix at SAX, Karnal and Reactor, they are expected to sell out either tomorrow evening or sometime on Friday.
SLPA Mole - Wed 12 May 2004 14:07:10

the shift has been very busy on fri and sat nites and arq has been deadly. the promoters of GAY and RUBY needed to expand and thats why they went to the venue space. there is no bad blood i am afraid. and in winter all clubs get quiet anyhow. and after this season of summer partying its no wonder cause i am broke and drug f#*ked and need a break to stay at home under the warm covers. QN is not declinig in popularity but there are more chopices again. why bitch just enjoy a change sometimes.
jase b - Wed 12 May 2004 14:28:48

did anyone go to that Incognito night at Club 77? What was it like?
- Wed 12 May 2004 12:43:28

I went and 'twas good. Butts vs Rollins is always a good double. Cool fun and sexy mixed crowd with good costume factor (tight door staff) and play stations working (talkin crucifixes and racks rather than video games) All in all a good energy for a friday. Father whippy was my faveorite!
Sie! - Wed 12 May 2004 15:15:36

Inquisition tickets still available? That's astonishing. The party used to sell out within hours. I'm sure this one will too, but what's the delay??
- Wed 12 May 2004 16:17:32

Re harder/tribal/dirty Inquisition

The *best* leather music I have experienced is the style played in days gone by (but not too long ago) at The Barracks for morning recoveries after Mardi Gras etc parties. Used to always head there straight from the showgrounds via the laneway (RIP).

They always seemed to stick to a kind of dark non-vocal house style that was aggressive without sounding like two sticks being beaten together. Melodic at times and not really what I would describe as tribal. Can't describe it any more vaguely than that lol. Not typical Mandy Rollins-style, though.

Anyway was v cruisy and v sexy and the leather boys did their leather dance thing and it was fewking amazing to watch and be in the middle of after a night shoulder to shoulder in the the RHI. Trouble with a too crowded dance floor is there's no room to move for those leather boys who don't normally venture out on the dance floor much. They need their room to move, sexy beasts!

Can't see that happening at City Live.

The main gripe I've had with Inquisitions I've been to in the past is that the music tended less towards sexy/cruisy and more towards thumpy/twosticks. (technical terms) Wears me down after a wee while.

I guess we'll see soon enough...
Trance Trance Trance - Wed 12 May 2004 16:49:37

Dear DJ's - please calm down a little.

What amazes me is 1 or 2 bad posts and everyone screams. Fair enough if there is a dozen negative comments but a couple of negative comments does not mean the majority agree - get it ? There will always be a couple of arseh.... who stir the pot , just dont bite.

Also how do you other posters know that Justin's set is gonna be bad ? Remember he was chosen by SLPA to play so it was their choice from him demo. Either contact SLPA to complain or what would be really great is you shut up till after the party. Justin seems to have been very well accepted at past events.

As for Trance - again this amazes me. No music style has a long life attached to it. It has been around for a good decade or more albeit with slight changes over the years. The London traveller obviously didn't go to Europe or places like Ibiza where trance has a massive following but there are other clubs playing other styles - you have a choice just like you have a choice to go or not to go to a party but stop ya bitchin just to satisfy your own personal tastes. Has any party ever changed its DJ's/styles/formats just because some people bitched on pinkbourd ?

Just take a deep breath before you type :)
T - Wed 12 May 2004 17:02:22

nice post T

this is just a little post for those people that bitch and moan about trance, 1. if you dont like trance then dont go to any good dance party's (see toybox, ruby, mardigras RHI peak time i.e. this year ryan & luke.) you can still go to mardi gras but maybe you would prefer to hang out in the retro area, oh sorry and i spose you can go to toybox (how could you miss out...) as you could hang out in the front bar and dance to the sounds of alex jake paul whoever it is. i love good house music also but i prefer trance. if your not the sort of person that likes to party HARD then sure trance may not be your thing. anyways just wanted to say that.
if you cant beat em, join em..... - Wed 12 May 2004 17:43:01

Has any party ever changed its DJ's/styles/formats just because some people bitched on pinkbourd ?

Just take a deep breath before you type :)
T - Wed 12 May 2004 17:02:22

i think some bitchin' pinkboarders would like to take some credit for the retro space being enthusiastically included in this year's array of mg styles/venues .. but have to agree with the sentiment that if it's not to your liking then move on ... i personally can't see how you can be in the two venues at once, so just stay in the one that's to your liking :-)
- Wed 12 May 2004 17:52:04

"Also how do you other posters know that Justin's set is gonna be bad ? Remember he was chosen by SLPA to play so it was their choice from him demo. Either contact SLPA to complain or what would be really great is you shut up till after the party. Justin seems to have been very well accepted at past events."

Some good advice but I don't think anyone is saying that Justin's set is going to be bad. It's been more about a bunch of posters stating a preference for a certain musical vibe that equates to their experience/relationship with Inquisition. I don't think that they're "arse....s" for doing so - it's what this wall is about and some slightly thin-skinned exponents of "The DJ knows best" approach to gay dance culture could do with buying into that and getting over themselves. As it turns out, SLPA are running two separate dance spaces and good on 'em - I hope Justin blows the place apart.

The fact that you'd have to be a total dweeb to contact anyone to complain about an event before it happens would probably account for the fact that no-one thought to contact SLPA to "complain." Of course you need to experience it beforehand but equally, you can't blame leather people for getting a bit agitated over being told what they should be "appreciating."
- Wed 12 May 2004 17:57:32

- Wed 12 May 2004 16:17:32
from www.sydneyleatherpride.org
GENERAL PUBLIC SALES
now open
Due to the wet weather on Sunday at Fair Day, INQUISITION tickets allocated for sale at Fair Day did not sell out. There is a second release of tickets to retail stores this week. Tickets are available at Reactor Rubber, Radical Leather, Sax Fetish and Karnal Leather.

- well that makes sense, there were people in the park on Sunday but not like last year.
only 3 sleeps to Inqy - Wed 12 May 2004 18:38:34

I cant wait for G.A.Y.... I've been to SPACE and agree with the comment above that the 2 rooms can be brilliant.
G.A.Y. is so much fun and I'm looking forward to dancing all nite again to their fabbo DJs.
BoyToy - Wed 12 May 2004 18:53:04

Does anybody know how BIG QN ticket sales are going?
I have mine already but like to know how BIG it will be
see u in the tunnels! - Wed 12 May 2004 20:39:41

Indulgence is hot - the shift did that v well
- Wed 12 May 2004 21:32:21

I'm really keen to go to G.A.Y but I just cant do 2 big nights out only 3 weeks apart as nights like these invariably require me to take Monday , Tuesday and even Wednesday off work. Yeah I know, I dont recover like I used to in my 20's.

As far as I'm concerned there will be more G.A.Y's this year but only one Big Queer Nation.

Frankly the choice isnt that hard !!!
My 5 cents worth. - Wed 12 May 2004 22:51:58

Any information on who is playing at the Shift on Sunday after Inquisition?
- Thu 13 May 2004 08:56:25

By the way when is the next indulgence?
- Thu 13 May 2004 08:57:12

Anyone know if there is an indulgence June long weekend?
- Thu 13 May 2004 09:00:11

To - i think some bitchin' pinkboarders would like to take some credit for the retro space being enthusiastically included in this year's array of mg styles/venues .. but have to agree with the sentiment that if it's not to your liking then move on ... i personally can't see how you can be in the two venues at once, so just stay in the one that's to your liking :-)
- Wed 12 May 2004 17:52:04 -

but that was well before dj submissions and dj announcements but yes agree *certain* postings have certainly helped get ideas across. Just tired of a couple of posts probably from the same person and people over react to them whilst they probably just sit and laugh at the reaction.
And you're right about clubs/parties with 2 or more rooms playing music. I head for the Hordern everytime as I love my hardstyle music but I dont bitch about Retro/Handbag so why bitch about other dj's/halls when I wont even be in that area ?

Sorry Evil Twin and girlf wont be at Inquisition. Start a new job on Monday and have to be "clear" headed ! so another time for buying you that drink unless you do end up at BQN ? same applies Ms Golightly/Shanobear/any other regulars.
T - Thu 13 May 2004 11:46:37

"Does anybody know how BIG QN ticket sales are going?
I have mine already but like to know how BIG it will be"

See you in the tunnels

Bigger than Tex arse!!!
- Thu 13 May 2004 11:58:02

Inquisition tickets still available? That's astonishing. The party used to sell out within hours. I'm sure this one will too, but what's the delay??
- Wed 12 May 2004 16:17:32

Larger capacity is one reason. The main two complaints regarding last year were the lighting and the silly half-licenced, half-not situation (you could not smoke inside, good, but you could not drink outside - and it rained).

A lot of effort is being put into the lighting this year with things like fridge lights being covered in gel, house lights right down, a dynamic lighting and laser design not seen in that venue since the Ice party. This year the licence covers the complete site so the problem of moving around with a drink will not occur. There is also around 500 sq metres of covered area outside to give more comfort if the weather gets feral - forecast is all fine if a touch cool.

The Committee really have listened and, with the immense co-operation of Fox, are doing their best, within the law, to rectify all the identified problems from last year. Remember this party ensures the annual budget for the operation of SLPA so, if you were having doubts, think again and come along for a great sexy fetish night out.

And no, I am not on the Committee, or even a member - just credit where credit's due.
- Thu 13 May 2004 12:04:47

if there are inq tix still avil its because people are either broke, over drugs, or dont like stage 11 for that party. it will sell out but can inq have a good look around for a new venue before next year. there MUST be one
jase b - Thu 13 May 2004 12:44:13

re: Inquisition not selling out ..... my friends arent going this year due to the questionable DJ line up. nothing personable against those DJs. it's just a case of a couple of them being "innapropriate" for that kind of party.

I'm still going ! I'll just do my best to avoid the cheese
texas instrument - Thu 13 May 2004 12:49:57

Not sure when the next Indulgence is, but I know Chip and I are doing the official Inquisition recovery at The Shift Sunday morning from 8am til whenever it goes.

I guess it will be something like Indulgence, ie very leather, sexy and musically similar. Looking forward to hearing Chip play - he always brings a touch of class to the room
MK - Thu 13 May 2004 13:38:41

I think you could effectively call Sunday all day at the Shift as an indulgence.
- Thu 13 May 2004 13:59:32

Hope there's an Indulgence on the log weekend, apart from Space, ARQ etcwhere are all the usual Queer Nation people gong to go on Sunday nght?
- Thu 13 May 2004 15:28:54

*** club kooky ***
broadcast live this sunday
around the country on
sbs radios "alchemy"
broadcasting at 11pm till midnight
dj gemma & seymour butz
will play music from here and there.

tune in around australia on frequencies

Bathurst 88.9FM
Melbourne 93.1FM / 1224AM
Brisbane 93.3FM
Adelaide Foothills 95.1FM
Perth 96.9FM
Sydney 97.7FM / 1107AM
Young 98.7FM
Darwin 100.9FM
Wagga Wagga 103.5FM
Canberra 105.5FM
Hobart 105.7FM
Adelaide 106.3FM
Newcastle 1413AM
Wollongong 1485AM
peace-girl x - Thu 13 May 2004 16:44:32

Arq never wanted to lose it's gay clientelle and despite the fact that it's still the most aesthetically pleasing place (to me) it's simply carrying too much heat and the current crowd is a bit tame.

It's a no brainer: The G epidemic struck and Arq was pulling that crowd. It's just bad luck. But for the moment, the place is more hassle than it's worth.

They'll be back.
so will I, one day - Thu 13 May 2004 17:38:00

Let's see how the marquee works. It sounds good to me. I can't wait.....
Paul Diamondo - Thu 13 May 2004 18:30:44

a short note to 'Space' promoters: I know it's a large club but the lift & it's location make it a bit awkard, so 50 BUCK$ seems a little steep depite the slick lineup (NYE DJ's=best so far, IMO).

I know you can't stick a large stairwell in but if you can think of ways of lowering the outlay and charge less, you may be able to build up a following. Slowly BUT

^we may be poor today but tomorrow? ^
surely, - Thu 13 May 2004 18:32:03

that's the sort of mateship i am in full support of, 'onya Mr.K or Mike, if I may... Not just because it's a nice thing to say but because it's true``that`s the place~time for Chip~Mike Kelly to shine``, 'onya crazy diamond
but business before pleasure - Thu 13 May 2004 18:43:37

woooooooooof
- Thu 13 May 2004 18:49:22

For those within frequency range - tune into 'Lost In TRANCE-lation" (thanks Sophia) tonight 10-12 on 87.6 Beat FM

Join myself, Gray the-boy-sidekick and special guest star (ala Heather Locklear on Melrose Place) Greg Boladian!

We'll be spinning fresh new trance toons, giving away passes to our night SUNDAY SCHOOL @ ARQ and Greg will be presenting his current top trax.

Plus this week I promise to press all the right buttons at the right times!!! *

(*not real promise)
www.lukeleal.com - Thu 13 May 2004 18:52:00

certain DJ's "innapropriate" for that kind of party?

Just add up all the leathery man-woman hours music hours of ALL the DJ's
concentrate, concentrate - Thu 13 May 2004 18:52:48

G A Y is back (and about time too) - Tue 11 May 2004 22:21:48,

APPOLOGIES, i read but didn't ack. previous post-that's a fair cover charge considering you have two sub-spaces. 2 rooms of music. good idea
mmm, will check the roster - Thu 13 May 2004 19:04:21

The reason that Inquisition tix haven't sold out is becuse the party has lost the feel that it had a few years ago...the venue is horrible !!
Leather it up ! - Thu 13 May 2004 19:14:12
This is the opinion of the poster.

To take advantage of the unlimited amount of Early Bird tickets you must purchase them before Wednesday. Concession for people living with HIV/AIDS with a Healthcare card is available at ACON offices during the week up until the party for $50
Also, there is now a flyer available around the traps with all info from DJ times, hall, parking, coatcheck, support services and featured performances information.
Music is the Answer - Thu 13 May 2004 19:18:15

Club 77. There is something bohemian about that place; it's got character and characters. Crazy location that appeals.
undergrOUc - Thu 13 May 2004 19:24:08

I think you could effectively call Sunday all day at the Shift as an indulgence.
- Thu 13 May 2004 13:59:32

hahaha that is funny because it is true. Regarding what to do on Sunday night, well at this stage the whole laying in bed feeling sorry for myself and swearing off from dance parties forever sounds like a goer.

Can't wait to get jiggy with it. See you at Inquisition.
Hudson - Thu 13 May 2004 19:37:29

Will there be a coatcheck at Inq and will the outdoor space be heated?
Yeah, okay, I'm a big leather wuss - Thu 13 May 2004 20:21:59

hey, am at work in london - read this board every week day...its interesting to hear what the party / night life is like in sydney and all your comments on whats happening around the city!
- Thu 13 May 2004 20:36:55

hello london person...come party with us
- Thu 13 May 2004 21:36:52

Would love to come party, another year or so and i expect to be there, though i am sure much would have chnaged since last time was there... early 2003. will be interested to see all the best places to have fun!
london person - Thu 13 May 2004 21:47:37

Yes coatcheck. Yes outdoors heated.

Yes get London person here to party with us. Need to see new faces.

Now, the most important question that needs addressing for saturday is... what to wear! Hmm, I think a change of clothes at some point is required. Formal leathers to kick off, then something a bit more practical. Rope? Leather cuffs? A pocketful of Evil Tiny Pegs? Bumbag full of accessories? Argh! All of the above.
Evil Twin - Thu 13 May 2004 22:24:47

Evil Twin - Thu 13 May 2004 22:24:47

Evil Twin, You are too evil for your own good ;)
My 5 cents worth. - Thu 13 May 2004 22:35:24

Yeah, okay, I'm a big leather wuss - Thu 13 May 2004 20:21:59

hehe, when the weather turns I think we are all big leather wusses and the rubberists laugh at us until they get a chill too!
Inquisition Qs - indoors= 3 levels of party, excellent DJs, many bars + the Red Room, outdoors= large enclosed Dance tent with more DJs, masseur, covered seating, coat check, outdoor bar and food + extra loos for those with wobbly legs.
Lil - luscious in leather and looking forward to Party time - Thu 13 May 2004 23:27:09

I'm up to two outfits on the night plus wondering what special performances the leather community will bring to the party
loads of opportunities in that varied space
The Girlfriend - Thu 13 May 2004 23:29:21

Saturday forecast
Dry. SW/SE winds.
Min: 11C Max: 22C
only 2 sleeps now - Thu 13 May 2004 23:31:14

Hey Mike Kelly, avid reader of this wall - can I request something constructive? Earlier this year heard both your sets at Mardi Gras and the night after at Indulgence and noted that many tracks were repeated (ie Insomnia - which now I need a break of another 8 years before I hear it again) Given that there will be some of us who will both be at Inquisition and the Shift recovery - can you mix it up a bit between the two. This isn't a criticism - just a request. Thanking you with a smile...and you're right Chip does add a touch of class to proceedings. His set at the Shift recovery last year for Inquisiton was my favourite of 2003.
- Fri 14 May 2004 08:38:31

Who is doing security at Inquisition this year? A few years ago, my run of the mill, off the shelf, leather cuffs were *almost* confiscated at the door by leather-friendly/glbt-friendly security... a friend of mine, no less! I haven't bothered bringing anything to Inquisition since.

Also looking forward to the marquee/outdoor area!
- Fri 14 May 2004 09:13:12

NMG is doing a survey relating to parties.

Go to www.mardigras.org.au to download the form to complete
- Fri 14 May 2004 09:20:38

One more sleepless night till Inquisition you lucky bitches. From the other side of the globe just want to wish you all a seriously sexy, lasciviously luscious, decidedly dirty and very very naughty Inquisition. Have one (whatever it is) for me!

Yours in fetish and sincerest envy,
Craig Ingrey - Fri 14 May 2004 11:46:18

Hey Mike Kelly... yeh, I have also hear pretty much the same set at two Indulgence parties. Thought I was in a time warp.
- Fri 14 May 2004 12:17:29

I remember this day at the Shift and I agree. Chip you did excel at this recovery last year. Hope you can do it again.
SL - Fri 14 May 2004 12:56:21

Just downloaded the survey for NMG.
I think this a GR8 idea by NMG and should be acknowledged as such. It gives us all an opportunity to let them know the things that are important to us to ensure that our Mardi Gras continues for years to come.
Well Done guys...... Its well appreciated!
LM - Fri 14 May 2004 13:57:09

**********Smooch: Warm Winter Sessions**********

New heaters & windbreaks have been added to the fabulous rooftop @ East Village creating a cosy & intimate vibe for Smooch.

This week features DJ Mike Kelly (MG / Indulgence) who is heading off to DJ in Paris, London, Rotterdam & Berlin, Scott Pullen (Big Queer Nation / Colombian) & Renae Stanton.

$5 Vodkas * $5 Coronas * 1/2 price Long Island Iced Teas

Sundays 5pm - 11pm
East Village Rooftop
234 Palmer St, Darlinghurst
(2 mins from Taylor Square)

All welcome :-)
- Fri 14 May 2004 14:41:21

We're going to both events (pride & indulgence), come on MK, youve got to have more than two hours of music! Diversify! and Mix it up sonny!
two handed. - Fri 14 May 2004 15:16:35

re:
but business before pleasure - Thu 13 May 2004 18:43:37

thanks:)

re:
Hey Mike Kelly, avid reader of this wall - can I request something constructive?
and
- Fri 14 May 2004 12:17:29

no problemo!!! - people who WANT to hear new stuff - i love you two:)

rest assured i have a stack of new cuts, many more than i could play if even only once at both parties combined. been shopping stacks in sydney and melbourne so look out!!

there are always a few killer tracks i like to play regularly, but i will be sure to take your request into account and to keep things fresh and exciting (no doubt i will double up a few, but i will try to makle them newies rather than classics)

thanks for your feedback though - i really do hate being tragically old hat

request to you though - keep dancing when you don't know the song that is playing:)

oh yeah, and don't wear the same gear to both parties lest i feel like I am in a timewarp too:) LOL (i am sooooo kidding - have a great weekend)
MK - Fri 14 May 2004 15:24:12

ps - please be nice

i see the way some people are responded to on here
spot the fragile dj before a big gig - Fri 14 May 2004 15:38:21

wolfmother are comming!
www.wolfmother.com - Fri 14 May 2004 17:03:06

pps mk, dont overplay mate. You dont want to be the next dj burnout.
- Fri 14 May 2004 17:13:00

Evil Twin / Girlfriend / Shanobear / Lil / Ms Golightly /
Paul Diamondo and other regulars............enjoy tomorrow night, have a great time.

Starting a new job Monday so not partying and dont like City Live at all.

Hopefully have that drink at BQN ?
T - Fri 14 May 2004 17:58:37

Actually NMG ran a survey last year. They're doing all the right things and I expect that Sleaze will be great. Am so looking forward to Inq tomorrow night.
PaulD - Fri 14 May 2004 19:05:57

Can anyone please confirm the arq line-up for Sunday night of the Queens Birthday weekend??

Barbara Tucker, house goddess, is in town doing the Sweatfest with C & C Music Factory, which finishes at 11pm.

Any chance of a live PA at arq, like Ultra Nate/Chance/Terra Diva

That would be heaven!!
House Monkey - Fri 14 May 2004 20:19:50

ARE THERE door sales on Sunday morning at the shift, for Sunday at the shift?
ok to just turn up? - Fri 14 May 2004 21:24:40

On the eve of the marriage of Mary Donaldson to Norwegian royalty, they're having a celebration at the Slip Inn. Free Danish beer but NO mention of Scott Pullen.

It is concievable that if Scott didn't work his magic then the couple may never have got up and danced [the rest is about to become history]

Then it dawned on me: DJ's don't just play music
-- they make you fall in love - Fri 14 May 2004 22:24:11

Fri 14 May 2004 22:24:11 - "On the eve of the marriage of Mary Donaldson to Norwegian royalty"....

Im sure the people of Denmark would be devistated to hear that Mary has jumped shipped !!!!

He thinks somebody didn't pass geography at school ;)
My 5 cents worth. - Fri 14 May 2004 23:26:05

oh my gawd it's a royal wedding
more excitement than a grl can stand on a party weekend
Bgrrl - Sat 15 May 2004 00:24:16

- Fri 14 May 2004 09:13:12

as long as you don't fail the Prohibited Weapons test you should be fine to bring in your toys
http://www.policensw.com/info/gen/wea1.html

make your own fun and enjoy the night
not telling who - Sat 15 May 2004 00:32:25

5 cents, 'tis true. It's all "over there somewhere" to me. I appologise, I didn't do any geography at all
- Sat 15 May 2004 02:48:21

Hopefully have that drink at BQN ?
T - Fri 14 May 2004 17:58:37

Hi there T, Unfortunately I will not be able to attend BQN as planned. I will be working again at my regular gig which is about to be relaunched in the coming weeks :) However thanks for the offer and I hope you'll come along and say hi sometime.

And while I'm at it, a quick message to Justin.... Wish I could be there at inquisition to hear your set mate. It will be sensational as always.
Shanobear - Sat 15 May 2004 03:34:18

There is now 140 Days to Sleaze Ball !!

.
countdownboy - Sat 15 May 2004 07:51:18

For Saturday
Dry. Sunny day. Max 22
Light to moderate southwest wind tending south to southeast during the afternoon.
Yay for no rain! Good leather wearing weather.

Signing off now until monday? tuesday? whenever I surface. At any rate, huge thankyous to all the people who have worked so hard to make leather pride week and Inquisition happen. Love muscle, fairday, artshow, workshops, and now party, it's been a real community effort and bloody worthwhile. Time to party. See you there.
Evil Twin - Sat 15 May 2004 10:42:56

ahh what a comment - djs can create majic enough for us to fall in love. do djs fall in love with there 12inches? and what about cd djs, how big is there equipment
- Sat 15 May 2004 13:04:59

"On the eve of the marriage of Mary Donaldson to ....."-- they make you fall in love - Fri 14 May 2004 22:24:11

hott goss! Who is the gay male dj who once dated Princess Mary??
- Sat 15 May 2004 13:58:11

13:58:11, You ask TOO many questions (shhh - don't mess with royalty)

Is there some sort of INQUISITION going on here?

play safe, look hot, stay cool. I am with you tonight in spirit
throb - Sat 15 May 2004 15:49:18

"On the eve of the marriage of Mary Donaldson to Norwegian royalty...DJ's don't just play music
-- they make you fall in love - Fri 14 May 2004 22:24:11"

i have danced to many a dj sets and yet to fall in love...hmmm...where is prince charming?
- Sat 15 May 2004 21:07:38

21:07:38, I found one at http://www.xs4all.nl/~antlady/

*keep kissing the frogs, persistence pays
adam - Sat 15 May 2004 22:07:42

"keep kissing the frogs, persistence pays
adam - Sat 15 May 2004 22:07:42"

i kissed a frog once and he turned ugly. i thought it was meant to be the other way round...
- Sat 15 May 2004 22:38:20

Message board is not very busy. I guess I'm home alone and everyone is at Inquisition :(
- Sat 15 May 2004 22:47:57

22:47:57, yep it's just us two. Our time will come. In the meantime, wax up that keyboard

Hey Alex, I like your slick website (alextaylor.com.au) and VERY much appreciate the posting of your GIGS
thank you Mr Taylor - Sat 15 May 2004 23:19:48

Just got back from a stint overseas and heard this great funky house track Friday nite, so I dunno how old or new it is on the scene...sorry... but I thought it was awesome if someone could name it that would be fab!

Deep male voice, main lines
"this place is out of control..."
"doesn't matter if you're str8 or gay"

...then my memory goes a bit hazy lol

any help MUCH appreciated its driving me nuts... :-P
- Sun 16 May 2004 00:10:03

You rock MK, see on the on the rooftop!
- Sun 16 May 2004 03:36:01

just got home from Inq, the party was great, loved the tented area. The music was alot cheesier than id expected but it was great to dance to. it made Mardi gras seem Hard core. There were no shows and it still cost $95!! what a rip off.
Ripped off - Sun 16 May 2004 05:56:47

Just home from Inquistion -

I'm sorry but the music in the outside area just didn't work in my opinion for that sort of a party. Sure there were a few leather boys and girls camping it up to that sugar coated cheese but in the main most of the people I spoke to during the night thought it was highly childish and far more appropriate for a room full of twinks rather than a room full of more mature party folk.

Inside Stage 11 rocked and the music really hit the spot.

A valuable lesson learnt for next year no doubt.

Time for bed.
My 5 cents worth. - Sun 16 May 2004 10:02:27

Curious - even though I had to miss Inquisition " my 5 cents worth " - can you please explain, are all leather people supposed to be old ?
Is there a possibility the younger set/twinks if you want to call them that might not like hard/tribal ?

And this is the part that really amazes me with some posters here - you had a choice !!! get it a choice !!! so you didnt like the outside music , but loved the the Inside music - that is great, but why bitch your own personal viewpoints on the other music styles. I'm sure we will see posters saying how much they loved the outside area. If both rooms played same styles and you were disappointed them sure you have a right to complain but why oh why do posters have to moan when there is a choice of music styles/halls/dance areas ?

Please explain ?
T - Sun 16 May 2004 11:42:54

justin scott's music in the tent was completely innapropriate for Inq. no offence to the boy but he really didnt belong there
jack yo body - Sun 16 May 2004 11:55:06

T - Sun 16 May 2004 11:42:54

You werern't there , I was.

Sure younger people can come to Inquistion and get into leather, the reality is that they dont in the main. The average age of people at this event was 30's and older.

On your other comment - I acknowledge there was CHOICE and I CHOSE to spend the night inside Stage 11 listening to music that more appropriate for this event. The general comment from people during the night was that the handbag music outside didnt work and wasn't appropriate for this event. This in my opinion was the MAJORITY consensus.

I did however spend 20-30 minutes outside because I wanted to see what the other "choice" was. I am entitled to that option am I not ?

I CHOSE not to like it and went back inside.

I also CHOOSE to have an opinion which I am entitled to voice.

And voice it I have.

Please inquisition, lets keep the themeing of this party in check next year.

Now, Im gonna try again to get some sleep :(
My 5 cents worth - Sun 16 May 2004 12:33:08

- Sun 16 May 2004 00:10:03

Ticket To Ride by Sky & Sugar Star

So how was Inquisition?
Dan Murphy - Sun 16 May 2004 12:45:38

MK you nailed it! thanks for mixing up some new stuff
- Sun 16 May 2004 15:41:42

Sun 16 May 2004 00:10:03

It's called "Ticket To Ride" by Syke & Sugarstarr. I got my copy in August last year, but it is still very popular and a great track too.
M.C - Sun 16 May 2004 16:06:09

Hey my 5 Cents - " I also CHOOSE to have an opinion which I am entitled to voice " - totally agree , I never said you couldn't but what I did say is I cannot understand why people whinge about a room they didnt like when they were in a room the did like ?
It would be great just to say inside City Live was awesome for me - full stop.
Its like going to Mardi Gras and staying in say Dome all night and then saying City Live was atrocious music, RHI was hideous handbag, Hordern was to banging hard.
It would be nice though if you just CHOSE to have your opinion on what you really enjoyed. What is not your preference maybe someone elses.
What I loathe is how posters try/beg to change a party to their own personal preferences.
T - Sun 16 May 2004 16:18:00

P.S - re that last line - thats not to say posters can request certain styles as the Retro people did with such
success. A successful party needs a couple of different styles. Just didnt say it as well as I should have :)
- Sun 16 May 2004 16:54:44

Dan Murphy - Sun 16 May 2004 12:45:38

and

M.C - Sun 16 May 2004 16:06:09

Thank you very much you guys are gems!
- Sun 16 May 2004 17:37:11

So how was Inquisition?
Dan Murphy - Sun 16 May 2004 12:45:38'

A good party but not, I think, a quintessentially great leather party. It was slick and well-produced. SLPA made some very positive improvements to the City Live space and the tented area worked well. It's never going to be an ideal leather party venue but full marks to SLPA for giving it their best shot. Happy, hot, slightly older crowd that I would estimate to have been around 80% leather and 20% 'visiting.' Nothing wrong with visitors from my perspective - without them it would be a smaller crowd with less revenue raising potential, but the ongoing challenge is to balance the uniqueness of the vibe that attracts the core consituency with the potential vibe dilution that a more mainstream crowd inevitably brings.

On that note (and in light of what has gone before on this wall), Justin Scott is a fine DJ - full credit to him - but his stuff doesn't do an Inquisition gut/heart/balls connect for mine. I absolutely acknowledge the fact that this is a personal opinion but I guess I'm pretty locked in to the concept of Inquisition as a dirty, dark celebration of a g&l sexual subculture. I guess I attend - and have for a long time - with that view in mind. Is there really a niche market for a lighter, hands-in-the-air, camp-it-up stream in the Inquisition mix? Maybe. It certainly hasn't been deemed necessary before this year but then, the only constant in gay culture is that things will change....

I miss the 'sex' element - not just the sex on the dancefloor aspect but - far more importantly - the potential for sex kind of pervading the atmosphere. That's less evident these days, but it's hardly SLPA's fault. Hey! Maybe it's mine?!! :)

I had a good time, the indoor DJ's hit the spot, SLPA did a fine job with a wucking difficult space, but......but...
- Sun 16 May 2004 17:58:59

It was a pretty damn good party. Congratulations SLPA. Depsite all my previous whinging here, CityLive was OK - small, pleasantly crowded, good lighting, and great pumping music. The steps are a challenge but we coped. There were lots of handsome, sexy men and some of the biggest dicks I have ever seen in my life! What are these boys taking? Some were monstrous! The overall feel was friendly and sexy. Energy levels seemed to drop after 3am - it wasn't the lighting or music, maybe it was me or maybe people migrated to the tent or left. It picked up again at 6am (perhaps when the tend closed?). I visited the tent twice dring the night but left quickly despite my expectation that I would spend all my time there. The crowd was thin and the music just didn't fit our needs so we let. Having said, spreading people over two venues clearly kept crowding in CityLive to pleasant levels. So hope SLPA persists with the tent but maybe alters the sound. The lighting also seemed very bright. On another note, the bar staff and security were all very pleasant and helpful. Well done SLPA! Do it again next year please. Even more of us will come I'm sure.
Paul Diamondo - Sun 16 May 2004 20:33:53

Ahhhhh Inquisition...

Mike Kelly rocked the opening set, gettin tricky with the mixes too. Good set.

Neal Crawford fantastic and great music. Also getting tricky with the mixes (in a good way haha) Had to go before the end so didn't get to hear it all, though. Best music of the night.

Feisty and Mandy great mixing but I thought the music tended tawards the too chunky for me (as I would expect from Mandy)

All in all I just wish either Neal was on earlier or more of that borderline trance/tribal was on the menu earlier.

Thought the tent worked well but it was just too cold to hang around too long. Don't think the music selection there was anything to do with the dwindling numbers as the night went on.

However, that City Live venue is crap crapper crappy crapola. The upstairs area needs either more seats to be a lounge area or some extra lighting effects to turn it into a proper dance space. At the moment it's just a waste of space with zero atmosphere for either chatting/watching or dancing - at least for a queer crowd. Perhaps for the non-dancing blokey parts of a straight crowd it would work better.

But the whole place is just TOO COLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I could hardly find one spot in the whole venue/tent that I could stand or sit for five minutes that wasn't either cold to begin with or had a jet of cold air blowing out the wall or ceiling. Made the night *very* uncomfortable. And the dance floor didn't really warm up too much either. Perhaps Paul Dillon has had a tad too much input on the air conditioning policy with his latest campaign for cold dance spaces. Brrrrrrrrr! Not healthy!

I certainly hope BQN does something better with City Live if they use it but I will *never* go to an event in that pit again if it's the main dance space. It sucks big time.

But anyway the dancing was fun (if a touch cold) until I left about 6.

Dirty boys on the dance floor lol!
Trance Trance Trance - Sun 16 May 2004 21:41:36

I must be one of the biggest fans of girly handbag music there is but even I could see that Justin's music was way out of proportion to the theme of Inquistion last night.

Nice bloke.....

Good DJ (in the right environment)..... BUT

It was an APPAULING DJ selection.
- Sun 16 May 2004 22:21:22

".. ..gettin tricky with the mixes.. .." ditto for the Smooch just gone. I WILL bet the recovery didn't disappoint, either
bon voyage to the DJ - Sun 16 May 2004 22:44:13

Lets all keep in mind that the attacks on Justin are not personal and that the attack is actually aimed at the people who selected him rather than the DJ himself. Its not Justins fault that his music was totally inappropriate for Inquisition. He only played what he is used to and known for.

The people who chose him have alot to answer for.
Leatherclad iron - Mon 17 May 2004 09:02:40

Inquisition surprised many of us by turning into quite a good night!

Without wanting to buy into the musical debate (my opinions are coloured by the fact that we regularly employ Mandy & Feisty) it was great to feel such a friendly vibe - something that has been lacking from time to time at Inqui's past.

Up on the (somewhat overlit) top floor the diversity of the crowd was at maximum, with a wonderfully mixed bag of people whipping and spanking away very happily. Smiles were in plentiful supply, while the lack of overcrowding made it easy to get around/ get a drink etc.

So thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard to put on such a big, successful night. My aching legs and somewhat fragile state are the best review I know of.

Cheers
Craig/Master Tom - Mon 17 May 2004 10:57:37

I thought Justin Scott's set was fine and, despite what the comments about his music might suggest, the tent was quite packed during his set. Interestingly, when he finished and the next DJ came on (not sure who it was) the tent cleared pretty quickly - I guess that says something about the popularity of his music style. I recognise Justin's music isn't everyone's cup of tea, but hey, it's about choice and obviously some people quite liked it.
CB - Mon 17 May 2004 12:38:43

How was the recover at Shift??
- Mon 17 May 2004 12:45:00

Hey Mr. Kelly,

Loved your set on the rooftop at Smooch on Sunday. What a great venue for an intimate Sunday gig.

If you haven't checked it out, I can highly recommend it. Great vibe & very cool music.

http://www.eastvillage.com.au/12.html
- Mon 17 May 2004 13:21:15

How was the recover at Shift??
- Mon 17 May 2004 12:45:00

I thought it was ten times as sexy as Inquisition plus the venue and music was excellent. It was good to see Chip and Mike Kelly back at the decks together, and the music they both played, especially Chip was amazing. Stayed busy til they kicked us out at whatever o'clock it was.

BTW, did really enjoy Inquisition. Agree with previous poster that there wasn't even a sniff of sex in the air in my experience... maybe i didn't look hard enough, but the shift... WOOF!!!
content - Mon 17 May 2004 14:45:12

I had a fine Inquisition. Managed to keep busy catching up with people, dancing, flobbing around in comfy chill out, doing sexy pervy things with gorgeous girls, and enjoying the company of leatherfolk. Neal Crawford went off in a big way at the end of the night, and we very much loved his set. Right at the end we danced in front of the DJ box, waving and cheering and wanting more even though tired feet crept in. Missed most of Sveta's set due to meet and greet duty, but could hear it from the front gate. Waved to Justin during his turn while doing laps, but found the lovely big tent a bit cold later on. Nice to meet a bunch of bears (they gave good hug), and a few international visitors too. And the weather, wow, a change from last year. Walking home in sunshine was great.

Wasn't up for recoveries, so enjoyed our own private recovery in the best possible way.
Evil Twin - Mon 17 May 2004 15:21:44

Shame about the !@#$heads who didn't leave their G at home and made spectacular idiots of themselves at Inquisition. Thank God for Mardi Gras Medical, once again.
- Mon 17 May 2004 16:21:17

Police with sniffer dogs raided Arq on Sat night. They checked out the upstairs' toilets and few people were caught and I believe, charged with possession. As far as the energy of night was concerned it was all down hill after that. Not that it was exciting to start with. It was very quiet -- the quietest I've seen Arq in recent times. Blame it on Inqy; or on Up as a concept that isn't attracting the punters? I don't know... Are we to expect more of these police blitzkreigs as a regular occurrence on our parties?
BB - Mon 17 May 2004 18:01:00

Evil Twin gets a Bear hug. Just the thing to warm you up on a cold night, eh?
Last night Arq was busy and the music, fine. The mood felt tense, BB's report explains it.

All the same, with all the cops around - I felt safe. It will pass
- Mon 17 May 2004 20:21:37

BB - Mon 17 May 2004 18:01:00

I know a few people who were there on Sat night and from what they told me it was hardly a raid. More like a couple of police walking around the edge of the dancefloor and that's about it. One thing they all agree on is that the music was ordinary (as it has been everytime I've been there on a Saturday in the last 6 months) and the place was pretty dead....
- Mon 17 May 2004 20:42:18

I always wonder what those police are thinking.

I liked the young probationary constable with the blond hair and smooth skin...

he can sniff and bark at me any day!!!
swooner - Mon 17 May 2004 20:51:52

13:21:15 may be interested to know that Calvin Wong is one of the guest DJ's at East Village this Sunday. (good) music with a view & such nice people & not too crowded
- Mon 17 May 2004 20:59:37

Met a nice Canadian bear :::squish::: and showed him the trick with the turtle. Oh, and the lighting inside was amazing, specially during those Special Party Moments. Now, enough time to recover fully before BQN, and do it all again.
Evil Twin - Mon 17 May 2004 21:36:29

Isnt it funny - Last week the more mature folk had their party with Inquistion and now this Saturday the girly camp handbag music set are having a go with G.A.Y this Saturday at Space.

I have to admit I'm quite looking forward to G.A.Y and exploring a new venue that Ive yet to be to.

Who else is going ????
yob yag - Mon 17 May 2004 22:05:07

20:51:52, I wondered too, so I asked..
me: "do all these nice boys with their shirts off intimidate you"?
him: "Nah, mate!" (responding far too quickly, i didn't believe him)
- Mon 17 May 2004 22:09:00

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Cruisin' with Jake Kilby - Mon 17 May 2004 22:39:55

Leatherclad iron... so what events do you put on? Easy to be a critic sitting at your computer.

I LOVED dancing to Justin's music. Each to thier own. I thought that was what leather was about. The way my Daddy beat me all sunday was probably not to your liking either!

Thanks Leather Pride for a great night. Thanks Justin for the tunes.
Broken Boy - Tue 18 May 2004 10:49:39

Calvin Wong at Smooch - un-bloody-real!!!!!!! I have seen him at stonewall and manacle a few times lately and his music is great. I'll be there:)
jockboy - Tue 18 May 2004 14:15:55

Broken Boy - Tue 18 May 2004 10:49:39

I consider myself a fully fledged member of the leather community and couldn't agree more. Musical highlights for me included Justin playing the Tamperer (feel it) and Crystal Waters (my time) and the floor was jam packed at tis stage so who said the leather crowd wouldn't dance to Justin? Bring him back next year!!
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peace-girl. x - Tue 18 May 2004 15:37:49

I've just heard that Smooch will be doing a BQN Recovery from 2pm with Mandy Rollins, Chip, Scott Pullen & Peter Fam & Renae Stanton playing B2B.

I love the rooftop, & the crowd up their are so friendly.
- Tue 18 May 2004 15:49:22

Gotta love a leather handbag...
- Tue 18 May 2004 16:37:35

does all this bitching about justin mean kate has been forgiven..??
klienenberg's all nite - wow - Tue 18 May 2004 17:43:30

So it seems Justins set was liked by other punters.

If you preferred the music inside City Live as some have posted , cant you just say that ? ( My 5 cents worth and Leatherclad Iron ) why be negative about another room ? you couldn't dance in the 2 areas at the same time . Besides there are others who have different music tastes to your own.
Can't you just be nice ? - Tue 18 May 2004 18:11:40

Firstly, I'd just like to thank all the people that refused to be influenced by those who have tried to cast a doubt of my music style at a Leather event such as Inquisition, by sticking around in the tent from "go" to "wo" during my set.

The night itself was just as challenging for me, as it was for my critics.

Inquisition has never had the style of music that I represent. They (Sydney Leather Pride Association) took a gamble, and it worked, regardless of whatever people think now, or have to say about the event.

The tent was full... great atmosphere... lots of smiles all round... and a sea of hands in the air. For people to say that the majority claimed that my style of music just didn't work, is just plain incorrect. To say that they didn't like my style of music is fair enough, as they are entitled to their opinion.

That aside, I'd also like to thank my friends and fellow DJ's who have supported me to the fullest in the lead up to the event. For the record, in my 8 yrs of working in this industry, this gig was by far the hardest ever. As I said earlier, this style of music was new to Inquisition, and not knowing the reception it would receive, only made me more determined to try and make the event a success.

On another note, I had a couple of hours to kill before my set, so I hung around Stage 11 (City Live) for a while. Bumped into a few friends I hadn't seen in months, then headed off upstairs for the birds eye view. The sound quality, lighting and lasers were great (good work Damon), and everybody seemed to be getting into the swing of it. Bars were busy, and saw a couple getting into a bit of mischief in a dimly lit corner. Great to see lots of girls about too. Saw plenty of security about as well, although must admit, sometimes it was hard to tell the difference between the paid and unpaid one's *wink wink*

The organisers did a fantastic job. There were bars upstairs, downstairs, inside & outside. A massuese was there offering massages, a food bar catering to the hungry, and a cloak room staffed and big enough to store Nanny Fines wardrobe.

Hope you all had a fantastic time whether you chose the Tent, Stage 11 or both.

Next... Big Queer Nation :)
Justin Scott - Tue 18 May 2004 18:42:39

Inquistion was great, far better than last year, i arrived at 11pm with mates and didnt leave til 8am the next morning, went straight to manacle (ex barracks) and stayed there til 1am monday morning, me and my mates agreed that it was the best inquistion party since 2 years ago, the people were very friendly and bumped into many mates old and new, spent many hours talking with people and the weather was very favourable compared to last year. Ill be going to next year, thats for sure, have heard it will be at the dome next year. Also manacle recovery was heaps better then last year, a really good crowd and partied really hard with mates. A great time had by me :)
- Tue 18 May 2004 18:46:46

"....Bring him back next year!!"

yeah, like that's gonna happen
deep - Tue 18 May 2004 18:55:21
This is the opinion of the poster.

Re the music at Arq on Sat night... nothing wrong with it all. I think Paul and Love Tatoo are among our classiest DJ's. What a combo!

But the raid was a real downer I thought.
BB - Tue 18 May 2004 18:57:59

As I said earlier, this style of music was new to Inquisition, and not knowing the reception it would receive, only made me more determined to try and make the event a success.

Justin Scott - Tue 18 May 2004 18:42:39

10/10 for taking the risk and having a go ... and i don't mean like your detractors .. hehe
- Tue 18 May 2004 20:00:06

I just dont think they are using the right DJ's for Up @ ARQ on saturdays, why aren't we getting the crowd pleasers, Jake Kilby i'd love to hear there I think he would be great with Paul Goodyear and maybe Peter Fam or Chip. I just think tired old Kate Monroe and Steven alkins have had there day and really whenever i hear them play it puts me to sleep. Just my opinion
theboy - Tue 18 May 2004 21:44:02

Hey yob yag
We are going to G.A.Y. also. We've been to the last two at the Shift and had a ball. Lot's of eye candy too.
Jim plus One - Tue 18 May 2004 21:49:26

BB, the Goodyear+Allkins would have to be the most experienced DJ's in our midst.

I like your sarcasm, deep. I heard that the party was busy. Just be grateful you don't have a toothache
covering for deep, --'cover - Tue 18 May 2004 23:14:31

last few times i have heard kate monroe she mixed really badly, and steven allkins is not so great either. i think arq needs a few more interesting djs like renae, chip, and some real new blood who don't just play handbag too - not thinking hip hop, but something a little more fresh would be good. they call themselves a superclub, and the only thing that is super.... um actually i can't think of anything.........
- Tue 18 May 2004 23:38:15

Arq to JUST STICK "renae, chip, and some real new blood" in?

What if they DON'T WANT to play at Arq? mmm? that's a little bit presumptuous of you.

AS much as i love dancing in the joint, your sort of thinking leads to monopolies. Besides, DJ's aren't juke boxes. Their function is to select music that we don't have the time or experience to find ourselves. AND they also express loyalty to their choice of venue [staff+operator], others are contracturally bound, verbal or otherwise
not a dj, not for sale - Wed 19 May 2004 00:02:15

I have to say that I had a really great night on Saturday night - I enjoyed the entire party from the briefing through Hellos, chatting, watching to the bin-bags in the morning.
Thanks to all who came and had a good night.

now
If ANYONE picked up a metal covered book in the morning hours please email slpa_volunteer@hotmail.com
a very sentimental possion was left at the party on Sat.
SLPA Volunteer Co-ordinator - Wed 19 May 2004 01:38:27

Operation Viking hit Oxford St Sat night - was in the news all Sunday.
- Wed 19 May 2004 01:40:34

Yes 8 arrests from ARQ on Sat night.... apparently wasn't like a raid at all, very casual even, 1 x dog and a couple of police... Its not just that gay venues that are being hit. I was working at home the last time it got raided and let me tell you guys I was very shocked with the amount of police, dogs and the very little time that it took them to get into the club and onto the dance floor... Unfortunatley its something that I think all licensed venues and punters are going to have to get used too.
Brad W - Wed 19 May 2004 12:25:52

Justin Scott - Tue 18 May 2004 18:42:39

thanks for a great contribtion to a great night last Saturda, will he playlist be published at any point?
- Wed 19 May 2004 14:43:54

Unfortunatley its something that I think all licensed venues and punters are going to have to get used too.
Brad W - Wed 19 May 2004 12:25:52

without wanting to downplay the plight of the aboriginal situation in the redfern "block", or to reignite the G debate, is the crackdown on recreational chems in clubs on weekends really a wise use of police resources when there's reportedly a $50 million annual trade in heroin in the redfern block? Or are the police just taking the easy option to waltz into clubs and bust a few pillheads? Maybe the next series of The Block could be done in Redfern using politicians as the 'couples'? ;-)
- Wed 19 May 2004 14:48:54

listen,
i had a fan-bloody-tastic inquisition darl!
outside was fun but i loved city live.
the musis was unreal!
the girls going back to back made my night, grinding away between those two georgeous neal and mike. perfect. i hadnt heard the girls back to back before.
feisty v's rollins. what a combo!
everyone in city live rocked my little legs off.
much better than last year.
thankyou leather pride.
happy camper - Wed 19 May 2004 14:49:43

re: Arq to JUST STICK "renae, chip, and some real new blood" in? What if they DON'T WANT to play at Arq? mmm? that's a little bit presumptuous of you.

um, i was saying that these djs play better music than what is on offer at ARQ. i was not asking them to sell out and play handbag, chill out dude, and understand that these djs suggested get paid less to play on substandard systems (with a few venue exceptions). so far as i know none of them have contracts, and no venue outside of ARQ offers one. I am not on the "ARQ is good team". It is one of my least favourite venues. However, this is one way the venue could be improved. Cater to a music first crowd, and get in some DJs who suit that crowd. The room would benefit tenfold, and for these djs to be known as the gang that made ARQ good, how is that bad for them again?
- Wed 19 May 2004 16:48:52

Anyone know if there is an indulgence June long weekend?
- Wed 19 May 2004 17:53:46

Hey, does anyone know the name of this track. The main part of the chorus is "..I found a place where we can boogie.." and then I have no idea. Love it to death and need help with the name and artist.
desperate - Wed 19 May 2004 18:29:07

Further to the drug debate:

Why are police wasting their time and resources busting someone on a train with a joint in their pocket or someone with an e in a nightclub instead of hitting the big heroin dealers - is it too hard or something? Is their reasoning that they make it hard for the user and then there's less demand so therefore less manufacture?

More like it gets in the news and average Joe thinks they are doing something about "the drug problem".

How often do you hear of an e or pot user mugging someone or doing a break and enter to feed their problem?

Pretty p*ss poor if you ask me.
- Wed 19 May 2004 19:05:25

That was the first Inqusition since 1997 that I have come home raving about the music. This year, SLPA got the DJ line up right on the main floor - both in selection and in order, particularly nealcrawford.com - amazing. Have no comment about the outside tent - I never got off the main dance floor.

Full points to SLPA for doing what they could with the venue. Still don't think the venue really worked - no venue with a balcony overlooking the dancefloor is every going to be really sleazy, but SLPA did about as much with the lighting as I think anyone could. Full points - especially for covering the dancefloor lighting and dimming the bar area etc.

And if anyone knows what mix of Coldplay that Mandy played - please post it here. Those two surprised me - very, very pleasantly. well done all.
- Wed 19 May 2004 19:32:04

there are lots of version of that song -

one is called "tweet", another is called "where we can boogie"

go down to central station and they will surely be able to help you out

yes, a great song:)
- Wed 19 May 2004 19:32:58

"Hey, does anyone know the name of this track. The main part of the chorus is "..I found a place where we can boogie.." and then I have no idea. Love it to death and need help with the name and artist.
Desperate - Wed 19 May 2004 18:29:07"

I think there are a few versions of this around - the original vocal is from a song by Tweet (of which the name escapes me but I'm sure someone knows it) the house mix you've probably been hearing is by DISCO DARLINGS and is called "Where We Can Boogie" - it's basically a vinyl white label, so full release is unlikely. One Stop DJ had a few copies left last week though...
www.lukeleal.com - Wed 19 May 2004 19:57:55

HELP PLZ,i know im ignorant but what is the name of that track playing on the Big QN website,have heard it before and i love it.Could somebody help?
a "dear" with no eyes - Wed 19 May 2004 19:59:44

anybody know how ticket sales are going for Big QN??
- Wed 19 May 2004 20:02:10

16:48:52, I agree with you, whole-heartedly.

It's that I just know that there are a few great DJ's that wouldn't work there if invited. Which maybe of interest to Arq management.

Sure, I would LOVE to get Chip & Peter Fam (and others) in there but I don't think it would be easy.

"sell out and play handbag"? that's not very nice, but I wo't get nto that now.

Arq plays some good music but it feels impersonal and a bit "jukeboxy". I no longer want to spend hours & hours there. I ran out of there on Sunday night, contrasting it to Smooch and Kooky in my head, with each stride outathere.

ONE can't imagine that the DJ's mentioned would want to spend much time there, either.

But I DO AGREE - - if Arq could get those guys in there AND get Baby Bear, Doug James, Dave Smith and any others that left, BAK IN, then I would feel much more inclined to stay longer. SO WOULD OTHERS, i believe
- Wed 19 May 2004 20:15:40

19:05:25, the have got to be seen to be doing something about the "drug war". Despite the fact that we have been using plants and their derivatives for food and medicine, since waaaaaayback-when.

Or is it just a good excuse to reign in some ratbags?
Or is it to prevent G deaths?
Both of the above.

Heroin is not the problem, don't think it is even for a single moment. It's the devil we know.

Crystal & G are the "baddies" today.

Availabliity, price[MONEY], prohibition and taboo is the problem. Not some little pill that makes me want to go and HUG someone
- Wed 19 May 2004 20:49:08

Wed 19 May 2004 19:32:58 and lukeleal - Wed 19 May 2004 19:57:55

Thank you so much. Let it be known that you guys have officially prevented me from going insane.
Desperate no more - Wed 19 May 2004 21:30:52

Hey, does anyone know the name of this track. The main part of the chorus is "..I found a place where we can boogie.."
desperate - Wed 19 May 2004 18:29:07

The original is an R&B track by Tweet called Boogie 2nite. It was remixed into a house track when it first came out about 3 years ago, and now some new mixes have been released. My fave mix of the new ones is by Seamus Haji � v smooth, v cool and v danceable. As Luke said, there's a white label version called Where We Can Boogie done by the Disco Darlings.
Dan Murphy - Wed 19 May 2004 21:33:24

Dan Murphy - Wed 19 May 2004 21:33:24

You are also my saviour. Thank you.
Desperate no more - Wed 19 May 2004 22:08:30

Now the dust has settled sufficiently, as Volunteer Production Manager, I would like to address the main non-music based comment regarding Inquisition.

re the "cold". We tried guys, we really did. A couple of our party stalwart 'hostesses' (Shane & Adam) kept sensitive to the climate inside throughout the night. As with most venues, the aircon is either on or off. It was switched many, many times throughout the night to try and get a good balance. Obviously it can't be left off all night because of necessary ventilation requirements.

The tent was pleasant all night until it got very cold around 5am due to a pre-dawn temp drop and breeze and this, understandably, cause a bit of an exodus. With almost all sides fully closed, this wasn't foreseen and heating could be utilized in the future.

Thanks for noticing the immense amount of work put in �dimming� the venue. We certainly took on board last year�s problems and worked to make it better.
Damon Hartley - Thu 20 May 2004 13:16:54

I also wish to make special mention of the people that helped make the party such a pleasurable experience:
- Aaron Dickson and Matt McPhee from Fox, who worked with us on every element - the co-operation was incredible;
- Gary Kennedy and the Committee and Volunteers of SLPA, without whom, it just wouldn't happen;
- The NSW Police and ACES Security who worked so hard to ensure a hassle free event;
- Mardi Gras Medical who, as always, were just brilliant;
- All 7 of the DJs who worked so well with the systems and the crowd;
- Alex Moffat (Lighting Designer), Craig Maroun (Lighting Systems Engineer), Paul Mazlin & Adam Bold (Oracle Lasers); Tony Davies & Chameleon (Lighting Supply), Rick from 3200 (Programming& Liaison); Aaron Mason & Norwest (Audio Systems Engineer), James & Trent (Butlers Hire), Rohan, Hamish, Space, Josh (Lighting, Power and Scenic Assistants), Garth (Images in Tent), and anyone my short term memory loss has caused me to leave out � you all worked so hard to make it happen;
- Thu 20 May 2004 13:18:02

And thanks to the really friendly crowd all night � you all make the party. And we shouldn�t forget the management and staff at the Shift and Manacle who looked after us well into Sunday (or was it Monday?).
That's it....... thank God! - Thu 20 May 2004 13:18:47

ARQ will be soon be holding a DJ competition on thursday nights,if you are interested in entering please email ARQ

vortex@arqsydney.com.au
- Thu 20 May 2004 16:02:37

I am interested in learning how to DJ, not so much as a profession but as a hobby. Who knows what will become of it, I guess. I would probably need turntables and a mixer of my own to practice. What would be the best way to go about buying these? Should I buy these 2nd hand for now? What is a good price? Need help from all you fab DJs who are participants of this wall. Some expert advice would be much appreciated.
- Thu 20 May 2004 20:23:40

And thank you Damon and all your colleagues for such a great night. I enjoyed it enormously. I thought the temperature in CityLive was just fine - but then I was dancing and lusting for hours on end. P.S. Are you the really handsome guy who said an official goodbye to us as we left at 7am? If so, I would like to book an appoitment with you please. I'm free all next week.
Paul Diamondo - Thu 20 May 2004 20:26:08

re track on BQN website... Kristine W, Some lovin... :)
Apparently tics going well.
Brad W - Thu 20 May 2004 21:42:06

- Thu 20 May 2004 20:23:40

I was asking the same questions not so long ago. The topic could fill thousands of discussion walls, and it already has! Here's some I found helped:

I found http://www.recess.co.uk/ was good for basic information when starting out.

If you want more detailed information on specific topics inthemix is a great site. Go to the Music Production discussion:
http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=25
and do a search for whatever it is you are after. For example: "entry level DJ setup". There are literally thousands of threads on the topic.

Hope this helps. It helped me! :-)
- Thu 20 May 2004 21:57:33

BQN followed by Sweatfest at 1pm at Wharf 3 on Sunday arvo? In twenty four hours you could experience Victor Calderone, Alan Thompson, Kristine W, KLF, SNAP and C&C Music factory... clearly, a thing to make to go hmmm...
Music is The Answer - Thu 20 May 2004 22:18:00

Well it's on again. the BIG G.A.Y on Saturday! I am going again. If you love a handbag party for the boys and girls this is the party to go to! Great music great shows and kylie and madonna are doing a duet I hear! ;-)
SO SEE YOU ALL THERE THIS SATURDAY 22ND.
MARSHA - Thu 20 May 2004 22:31:32

Damon Hartley - Thu 20 May 2004 13:16:54

Thank you Damon for your words and your good work.
Thanks to the lovely GLLOs who stayed with us and managed not to dance (too obviously) all night.
Thanks also to the MCC for working in with us for the revised coat-check, ACON for doing what they do so well and to Luncheon Club for the snacks and lolly unwrapping workshops.

Thanks to the community, the keen party-goers and the punters who decided to turn up anyway on the night.
Well done all the vollies for a fantastic Leather Pride Week
SLPA Volunteer Co-ordinator - Thu 20 May 2004 22:31:53

OK!, It's probably time to stop talking about Inq and start talking about BQN.... Although I have to admit it's hard to forget the sight of Neal Crawford bouncing about as the bass kicked back in... Mmm...great set!... great party! (but please lets not assume it's the perfect venue for next years INQ).
Anyway!...BQN and DOME, Yahoo! Is it safe to assume that I will be partying there with my fellow VETS ? (Very Experienced Trade)
Do we know the DJ's planned for the Dome Yet? Lets hope they are appropriate for the venue we have come to know and love...
cant dance to trance - Thu 20 May 2004 23:23:11

Gotta love a leather handbag...
- Tue 18 May 2004 16:37:35

btw: my very first Inquisition was very scarey until the girlie music started and all the big tough blokes started jingling as they threw their hands in the air (some went 'woo')
there's no way to hold a straight face over musical debates after that.

So, what time is the big PinkBoard meetup in the morning at BQN?
The Girlfriend - Thu 20 May 2004 23:23:42

Thu 20 May 2004 21:57:33

Thanks for the ideas. Appreciate your help.
- Fri 21 May 2004 07:10:55

P.S. Are you the really handsome guy who said an official goodbye to us as we left at 7am? If so, I would like to book an appoitment with you please. I'm free all next week.
Paul Diamondo - Thu 20 May 2004 20:26:08

At 7am? Are you joking Paul? That was the 26 Hour mark awake for me so I doubt it was I.... More likely one of those lovely SLPA volunteers...
DH - Fri 21 May 2004 10:20:46

The Girlfriend - Thu 20 May 2004 23:23:42

Who's girlfiend?
- Fri 21 May 2004 11:58:20

Been reading the Inquisition posts but just haven't had the energy to add mine until now. Wow what a party, last year was supposed to be "back to basics" but hey... better late than never. The new security last year, slightly relaxed this year allowed for many sleazy dark corner encounters between dancin and drinkin. This was the cruisiest party I've been to since Black. Can't help loosing interest in all the ravings about the DJs and the music. Lets remember that Inquisition is firstly a leather fetish party. It would be a disaster if it ever became just another generic dance party as has Mardi Gras and Sleaze. I don't know what was different, maybe my pheromones were working overtime because I've never been hit on as much as I was Saturday night. Woo Hoo... The Police presence was slight and unimposing. The guy cop stood next to me at the urinal and checked me out. Hey was he queer? I dunno but it would take a special kind of straight guy / cop to boot to come stand next to a harnessed up big leather man and check out his wears, especially when there are vacant spots away from me at the urinal. His curiosity was so hot, but hey, I thought the better of starting anything. The dykes pissing in the mens urinal, well now that's something odd to see, as was the chubby leather girl cruising the mens toilets. More power to her but heck... Get out...! there's enough competition in here already. Oh what a night. I got my 80 bucks worth. I thought the bigger crowd and the bigger spaces worked well, was just as warm and friendly as ever before. Till next year.
Xane - Fri 21 May 2004 16:28:18

Well here is a big kiss anyway Damon and also to the lovely Volunteer Coordinator.
Paul D - Fri 21 May 2004 17:32:45

Re BQN and the Dome (Cant dance to trance, Thurs 20)

Suggest you check out the BQN website. It looks like the Dome will be a funky house venue and that is what I understand djs in the Dome have been told to play. The closest you'll get to the traditional Dome sound would be Coco and Mandy Rollins I think although funky house has a very broad range.
- Fri 21 May 2004 18:43:32

Hey Girlfriend - maybe it will be better to meet up at BQN early in the night ? so can say hi if we run into each other throughout the night. AT MG everyone had gone their separate ways by the morning whether it was with trade or danced out or just lost..................still owe you both that drink.

How about at the stroke of midnight at one particular spot?

How do other fellow posters feel about that ?
T - Fri 21 May 2004 19:13:01

1 sleep to GAY !!! 1 sleep to GAY !!! 1 sleep to GAY !!! 1 sleep to GAY !!! 1 sleep to GAY !!! 1 sleep to GAY !!! 1 sleep to GAY !!! 1 sleep to GAY !!! 1 sleep to GAY !!!
sorry to imitate the legendary countdownboy - Fri 21 May 2004 20:21:53

re track on BQN website... Kristine W, Some lovin... :)
Apparently tics going well.
Brad W - Thu 20 May 2004 21:42:06

thanx- much appreciated :o)
another Brad - Fri 21 May 2004 20:31:22

or maybe some (18:43:32), doses of smoke machine super foggy,low-light,slow scanning gadget for mandy and coco?
perhaps?
funkedoutabit - Sat 22 May 2004 00:21:30

Cant wait for G.A.Y. !!!!!
roger28 in Darlo - Sat 22 May 2004 02:15:00

I cant wait either :)))))

YAY YAY YAY !!!!!!!

GAY IS BACK !!!

HOORAH !!!

Can NOT wait.
im soooooooooo gay - Sat 22 May 2004 07:58:55

Cant wait for G.A.Y. !!!!!

I know it's going to Fab, Fab, Fab.... let's camp it up Sydney
GAY all the way... - Sat 22 May 2004 08:30:41

Hey JK when is your next Fabulon?
- Sat 22 May 2004 09:04:59

I really like Calvin's music too :-)
- Sat 22 May 2004 11:16:19

Not long to GAY now :)
getting gayer by the minute - Sat 22 May 2004 18:22:58

Are there many leathermen/woman planning to go to BQN ?

I hope so............

My buddy and I are wearing leather and it would be great to be around some other leather folk.

Bring it on !!!!!!!!!!!!
Leather Is Hot !! - Sat 22 May 2004 18:27:59

Okay, so I have only just recovered from Iquisition and I have this to say: I am a 26 year old leather babe who has been doing the party for a few years now and dying for some happy music.
Thought SLPA did a brilliant job by catering to so many tastes and I also agree with a previous poster about 'making the best of a very difficult venue'.
Thank you to every one involved. It was an awesome party and will always be my favourite dance event.
Princess - Sat 22 May 2004 20:54:40

Did I miss Dave Smith at Arq last friday night?
my only excuse is, I did not know
...and I was only just reading about said DJ
post Chip, did 'Jimme Dee' and watched some trance whilst watching the international guest.
Not all of us can dance to trance but always a visual sensation to get lost in
it holds you - Sun 23 May 2004 01:52:26

Just got home from a great night at G.A.Y. What a fantastic venue!Congratulations to the organisers - lots of hotties too.
DavidS10 - Sun 23 May 2004 09:33:30

U did miss dave smith but he will be playing at arq this friday night in the vortex from 10pm.
- Sun 23 May 2004 12:05:08

12:05:08, noted
- Sun 23 May 2004 13:43:06

Yay!!! Manacle will be making thier club bar downstairs totally smoke-free from the 1st of July onwards and the new Flinders Pub which opens tonight will be making thier upper floor totally smoke-free, lets hope the other pubs/nightclubs follow suit.
Ex-smoker for 14 years - Sun 23 May 2004 15:34:29

congrats to all involved with GAY, it was a lot of fun and attitude free. The world must be going crazy we went to arq after GAY and the first song I heard upstairs was Kylie, and the place was packed and dancing,

Once again congrats to all involved with GAY a lot of fun and room to move was great
Sammy D - Sun 23 May 2004 18:29:32

Last Sat was the best I've seen Arq in months. Great music selection, Paul. You had the dancefloor packed and pumping from go -- 12:00MN -- to woe! More of that DIVA night motif, please! It was so much fun!
BB - Sun 23 May 2004 21:55:41

It's taken me a week to resurface after Inqusition. Guess there's nothing left to write except - agree with all of the above. I give this year's party a big skanky "A". Thanks SLPA.
lovin' it - Mon 24 May 2004 13:34:13

Did anyone go to ARQ's new Trance night, was keen to go but had something else on. Was it a success with lots of spunky guys and fun trancey music
The Doctor - Mon 24 May 2004 13:53:45

Nation 04 details have been announced.

This Singapore's big gay party weekend event in August.

Paul Goodyear is doing the farewell party at Zouk.
- Mon 24 May 2004 14:12:31

Re G.A.Y at Space - May 22

Congratulations to Amelia , Trudi , Chelsea and Johan who put so much effort into bringing the community such a quality event as G.A.Y.

I along with many others were sceptical of the move from the Shift to Space Club. Admittedly I was very angry with the Shift management for taking the past business of parties like G.A.Y and Ruby and then pulling the plug on them once those parties had built up the reputation of the Shift to the point where they now run a relatively successful Saturday night. I thought it was a very callous thing to do to two quality events that basically kept the Shift afloat for a long time.

Moving onto the event itself, i must say I was so impressed with the venue.Everything the Shift couldnt provide was available at Space. The overheating problems at the Shift didnt exist at Space, it was actually a tad cold at times (but thats good in my opinion). The overcrowding issues at the Shift didnt exist at Space due the larger capacity. The two seperate rooms at Space were brilliant and the music from one room to the next didnt clash together as they did at the Shift. Even more impressive was the large areas in both rooms where there was seating where you could chill out away from the blaring of the music. Basically Space had everything the Shift doesnt.

The only downside was that Space can only trade to 6am. In my opinion this was and is still a concern and hopefully an extra 30-60 minutes could be added on next time

Back to the positives - I was very impressed with the way that the speakers on the main dance space were all positioned at one end of the room. What this allowed was that those people who want to dance to a sound level that is ear deafening could dance at that end of the floor. For people like myself who refuse to have my ear drums exploded you could dance at the other end of floor to a sound level that was pleasant without being deafening.

Once again the DJ's excelled. I only caught the last half hour of Ronnie James & Anthony Whitlock who from all account did well. Jake Kilby in the main room did his usual fine job playing a mix of current tunes as well as a selection of gay anthems from the past. Apparently he even played my favourite song of all time but I must have been in the other room at the time. It was rather annoying having 3 of my friends all come up to me seperately telling me Jake had played this song. Needless to say I'm kicking myself for missing it. Hopefully Jake will post his playlist soon as he normally does. Thanks Jake you're the best :)

Alex Taylor finished the night off well as he always does and played a few tracks that that really surprised me. In the other room Jimmy Dee did well but suffered on a few occassions by having his room empty out when a show was on in the main room. By far away the best DJ in the smaller room was Greg Boladian who went on a complete girly attack and played some tracks that were sooo gay that I had to pinch myself. Anyone who has the guts to play Barry Manilow's 1993 remix of "Cocacapana" gets my girly stamp of approval lol.

All in all this party was brilliant. Although the venue was only about 60% full I am totally convinced that once the word gets around about how fabby this new venue is that future GAY parties will just about fill up this venue.

My only comment is that I believe these events should be more regular. Twice a year just isnt enough. I think one every 3 months would be just ideal.

Once again thank you to the organisers and thank you to the punters that supoported an event that I deem to be one of the best there is on offer in this city.

My rant is now officially over.
.
Stephen Blomfield - Mon 24 May 2004 15:08:32

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- Mon 24 May 2004 16:01:04

Did anyone go to ARQ's new Trance night, was keen to go but had something else on. Was it a success with lots of spunky guys and fun trancey music
The Doctor - Mon 24 May 2004 13:53:45

There was a fairly average turn-out, with less people than you'd get on your average Saturday night at Arq. Most of the people there were your scene regulars, with only a sprinkling of spunky guys. Music wasn't too bad. Lots of "Ruby trance", so if that's what gets you going you would've had a blast. The international DJ (Lange) played a great set, which incorporated a lot of newer and less commercial tracks rather than the tried and tested euro trance (ie. commercial crap) that we hear at every single dance party. I hope that Arq management don't take the mediocre turn-out as a sign that a regular trance night at Arq won't work. They just need to realise that it takes a bit of time for a new night to build up a reputation and hence pull the crowd. One suggestion, though. There needs to be a bit more of a build-up in relation to the musical programming and lighting/lasers to keep people interested for the whole night - having the trance thumping and the lasers going ballistic from the moment you walk in the door gets boring very quickly if you're not completely off your face. Just a thought....
- Mon 24 May 2004 22:06:16

In twenty four hours you could experience Victor Calderone, Alan Thompson, Kristine W, KLF, SNAP and C&C Music factory... clearly, a thing to make to go hmmm...
Music is The Answer - Thu 20 May 2004 22:18:00

Hmmm - a rogue voice that was sampled by KLF, touring as KLF Experience?, Another touring as the spirit (but never the voice) of C&C? One (as I recall but could be wrong here) snapper?. And all of that dotted into 10 hours of dayclubbing?

Sorry to be a downer but I think I'd rather sleep after BQN [hehe - or wander around Headquarters... ;-)] Or maybe go to Space for Dream.

But I imagine I will sleep. Need my beauty rest - more and more these days ;-)

Anyone hear Lange on Friday at Arq? Couldn't go in the end. How was he?
Trance Trance Trance - Mon 24 May 2004 22:07:47

did all you other boys have a great time at ARQ on the week-end. Only there 5 minutes and all these lovely boys were onto me, it was great. stayed and had great time with all of them. got my rocks off heaps and can't wait to go back and see them all again. keep up the good work ARQ boys.
ian dryballs - Tue 25 May 2004 13:33:46

Tue 25 May 2004 13:33:46

All those so called "lovely boys" must have been at Arq on Friday night cause on Saturday they were definitely at G.A.Y which was absolutely THE place to be.
- Tue 25 May 2004 14:44:03

Sunday nights at the Colombian

Thanks to everyone who came along on Sunday night at the Colombian. Kate Monroe was our special guest D.J and along with the flawless talents of resident Alex Taylor it certainly was a great night. Further guest D.J's to be announced for coming Sundays. We are also planning a very special Queens Birthday recovery with d.J's to include Junior B, Mandy Rollins, Peter Farris, Alex Taylor, Chip and Renae.

Once again thank you.
Stephen - Tue 25 May 2004 17:31:23

There are now 130 Days to Sleaze Ball !!

There are now 130 Days to Sleaze Ball !!
.
countdownboy - Tue 25 May 2004 19:03:28

and 18 days to Big Queer Nation!
- Tue 25 May 2004 20:48:34

Anyone hear Lange on Friday at Arq? Couldn't go in the end. How was he?
Trance Trance Trance - Mon 24 May 2004 22:07:47

Yes, was there for the inaugural trance night, and thought it was pretty good. Certainly showed enough promise to try again (say) on a monthly basis.

When we arrived at 11.30 there was a small, but very enthusiastic crowd of about 50 or so already on the dance floor. Steven Hales hadn�t wasted any time getting into it, and already had the vocal trance pumping as we walked in.

The crowd was slow to build, but by 1am there was a good crowd there. The light show came on at about 12.30, and seemed to help fill the dance floor and get the crowd pumped up (or should I say, even MORE pumped up! Man, some of the early starters were REALLY enthusiastic!) Extra lasers had been installed for the night, and it made for quite a spectacular light show.

Lange played a good set, and sounded similar to other European DJ�s, such as Matt Darey and Space Brothers, with a slightly harder style of trance involving fewer vocals. Sounded good, and was a nice progression from the first set.

He handed over to Ruby at about 3.45, who stuck pretty much to form and played his uplifting, hi NRG, vocal style trance. It was good fun, and although the crowd started to dissipate about 5, the floor was still reasonably busy when we headed home at 5.30.

The crowd was about 90% gay, and seemed pretty happy. I hope they do it again - Friday once a month would be perfect. Would suggest a later starting time, (say) 11pm, and if possible, run through until at least 7 or 7.30am.

It might take a while for support to build, particularly as the party crowd aren�t used to going out on a Friday night. But I reckon it showed enough promise to give it a go for the next couple of months and see what happens.

Well done ARQ, Steven Hales, Lange, and of course, Ruby!
jeffgg - Tue 25 May 2004 21:01:08

oh Stephen Blomfield...you tease!

pray tell, what is your favourite song of all time?
Ms Golightly - Tue 25 May 2004 21:24:22

Big Queer Nation's prodution quality promises to be something never seen before. With sound, light, lazer and visual design for every venue completely in synch with each DJ track will bring an atmorsphere and excitement probably never experienced before. 9mtr high screens, moving light structures, purely brilliant visuals of crowd, djs, special designs in combination with special lighting sound designs in every hall will be a pure adrenalin thrill. DJs busy buying new tracks, Victor and Kristine preparing their journey, volunteers about to learn their routines and clubbers out looking good; and don'y forget those sensational beats.
Music is the Answer - Tue 25 May 2004 21:43:01

Ms Golightly - Tue 25 May 2004 21:24:22

My favourite song of all time I played in my retro set at Mardi Gras. That narrows it down to about 30 or so tracks. If you ask around town (particularly with other DJ's who know me) they will all be able to answer the question.

In the meantime I'm happy leaving you in suspense ;)

Oh , Did you know there was also a Kim Wilde track played at G.A.Y too :P
Stephen Blomfield - Tue 25 May 2004 21:59:28

Does anyone know when the next Indulgence is ????
I need it - Tue 25 May 2004 22:07:34

Stephen Blomfield...now your just being mr nahsty dawg! one doesn't tease about Ms Wilde!

though i did manage to pick up kim's rarish "borne to be wilde" cover the other day which is providing ample solace.
Ms Golightly - Tue 25 May 2004 23:30:22

Music maybe the Answer but What are the roles of the volunteers at bigQUEErNation Is one of the questions
curiosity won't kill this cat - Tue 25 May 2004 23:54:52

If I cant have you Ms Golightly I dont want nobody baby.
SB - Wed 26 May 2004 00:43:59

Music is the Answer - Tue 25 May 2004 21:43:01

I am thinking ticket sales must be slow, because generally the party can sell itself.... Seems a lot of extra publicity to try and drum up support...
might be a Big Queer Flop - Wed 26 May 2004 10:56:04

How do other fellow posters feel about that ?
T - Fri 21 May 2004 19:13:01

Shanobear / Lil / Ms Golightly /T/other posters

Midnight may be a bit early , how about 1.00AM?. Also the girlfriend amd I are doing (unofficial this time) meet and greet duty until midnight and then hoping to catch the last of Juzzy in Stage 11. I can't wait, all the signs are that it will be as good as (but of course totally different to) Inqisition.
Evil Twin - Wed 26 May 2004 11:17:59

Music maybe the Answer but What are the roles of the volunteers at bigQUEErNation Is one of the questions
curiosity won't kill this cat - Tue 25 May 2004 23:54:52

Unofficial meet and greet, handing out safe sex packs. looking out for people in need of first aid.
Evil Twin - Wed 26 May 2004 11:21:47

Does anyone know when the next Indulgence is ????
I need it - Tue 25 May 2004 22:07:34
Understand hat the Shift are in negotiation with a UK promoter(don't know if its Salvation again)to host a one off night on Sunday 13th. Although announcements were expected to be made by now, there has been last a minute hitch and the contingency is to hold another Indulgence.
Bring on Indulgence anyway I say!
- Wed 26 May 2004 11:35:21

CRIKEY!!!!! That is not me!!(Evil Twin - Wed 26 May 2004 11:17:59 ) I wish these pretenders would cut it out. Unbelievable. Why the hell do you want to be me anyway? I'm not famous or anything, just an average punter. Thsi is really really annoying. Oh sure, go there and see this fake Evil Twin if you must.

If you wanted to annoy the hell out of me, well sure, you managed it.
The Real Evil Twin - Wed 26 May 2004 11:36:10

Doesnt anybody else have a comment on G.A.Y last Saturday ? I found Stephen Blomfield's review to be most enlightening but it slightly disturbs me that hardly anyone else has made a comment. I suppose no comments can only be seen as good cause nobody has anything to complain about.

To all extensive purposes it sounds like this Space venue is quite good and could well be the new place for us all to party at. The 6am finish is a small concern and Stephens comments about a possible extenstion for future events to 7am seem quite valid.

Comments anybody ?
yob yag - Wed 26 May 2004 12:09:30

yob yag, what on earth are "extensive purposes"? - purposes which can be stretched perhaps? Surely you mean "intents and purposes"? sorry to be pacific, and hope your bronichals are healthy!
pedantic 1 - Wed 26 May 2004 13:48:28

yob yag

I had a great time at GAY. I found security to be a little over the top - then realised I was probably there a little early ! As soon as the place started getting busy, those lovely security people just disappeared.

Music was great, crowd was great.......6am finish....hmmm...didn't seem to bother me - I got myself up to ARQ and just carried on......
- Wed 26 May 2004 15:57:32

I agree G.A.Y was an awesome party... It was great that it stayed quite fresh and fun even until the very end. It made a great change not to see the g'heads ruin another party, congrats to all that went and behaved.:)

ARQ was also great afterwards great music and the laser show has definately improved by heaps.. made a great end to a great night....

Can't wait for the next G.A.Y a very fun, camp event..
Happy Camper!! - Wed 26 May 2004 16:10:11

** club kooky ***
broadcast again!! live this sunday
around the country on
sbs radios "alchemy"
broadcasting for one hour
at 11pm till midnight
dj gemma & seymour butz
spinning the cream of queer & freaky music
tune in and trip out around australia on frequencies

Bathurst 88.9FM , Melbourne 93.1FM / 1224AM
Brisbane 93.3FM , Adelaide Foothills 95.1FM
Perth 96.9FM , Sydney 97.7FM / 1107AM
Young 98.7FM , Darwin 100.9FM
Wagga Wagga 103.5FM , Canberra 105.5FM
Hobart 105.7FM , Adelaide 106.3FM
Newcastle 1413AM ,Wollongong 1485AM

live this week : dark network
(ghostly nouveau//sauna sessions//clan analogue)
"the deepest analogue swung dub anywhere"(biftek corporation)

oh yeah, wolfmother - wow!
peace girl x - Wed 26 May 2004 17:14:19

Does everyone agree that G.A.Y events are too irregular ?

I strongly believe that there should be 3 or even 4 of these events a year. Its way too much fun to only have 2 of these a year especially now we have this great new venue. More Please.
- Wed 26 May 2004 17:51:04

So Evil Twin - no meeting time yet then? gather that wasnt your post ?
T - Wed 26 May 2004 19:21:25

Apologies for earlier dummy spit, as this is getting way too irritating and although I'm not really going through an id crisis, I think it might be time to consider a change of nic
Evil Twin - Wed 26 May 2004 20:47:44

Mr Blomfield...oh i love that song. still working on your favourite song, but i'd hazard a guess at that uber-camp donna summa/barbara striesand no. you closed with.

Evil Twin...oh no! I've had such difficulty finding the original, who i still want to meet - not particularly fussed on meeting the imposters though.
Ms Golightly - Wed 26 May 2004 21:03:48

Ms Golightly - Wed 26 May 2004 21:03:48

How wrong you are. In fact that track I closed with at Mardi Gras I had deliberately not played for over 8 years because it was a song that reminded me of the now deceased DJ Dean Essing who closed a Hand in Hand set with that song in about 1996 (or 1997). It was the last ever song he played as a DJ before sadly parting this world. The only reason I closed my Mardi Gras set with that song was because I thought it was an apt title to finish my DJ career on... You know after all these years of DJ'ing on a full time basis playing my last song with the title "Enough is Enough" for me said it all. Thats not to say that I wont accept the odd DJ job here or there "IF" an "APPROPRIATE" one presents itself , its just that I no longer wish to do the week in week out DJ grind.

I like you Ms Golightly - You're a shining light on this website. Please feel free to have a chat to me at stephens_inbox@hotmail.com
SB - Wed 26 May 2004 21:17:26

My latest party weekend.

Since i didn't have a big weekend for a while i decided to party last one. I had a great time everywhere i went. Whether it was Phoenix on saturday night (or more cosy place afterwards) or AFL game on sunday arvo, Smooch with a great music, busy Colombian or ARQ later. Having a great time at every single venue i went, my weekend ended exactly at 2am at ARQ upstairs when DJ JOSH started to play. Since DJ JOSH started to play at ARQ on sunday nights, the place is not what it used to be before. The music goes up and down so does your mood with it too. There's no continuity. If one songs gets you high DJ JOSH amazingly mix another one which brings you down straight away. Not mentioning the songs she plays cannot be compared to the ones Luke Leal plays before 2am. I left that place dissapointed at 4am.
I tried to dance at Vortex as well and I LOVE Dan Murphy's music but the sound system sounded kinda dull there. I don't know what is happening to ARQ these days but The Midnight Shift Club is taking slowly over...

It will be a while till i decide to go to ARQ on sunday night again.
I am looking forward to the friday's when Mike Kelly & Sista P start to play there. I also wish the the old good sundays came back again - without DJ JOSH who DJ's only for the glamour not for the joy of it. (that was an opinion of other well established sydney DJs)
Not happy dancer - Wed 26 May 2004 21:52:32

Evil Twin - Wed 26 May 2004 20:47:44 bloody hell, that still wasn't me!!

This is getting spooky. I won't be posting for a while. T knows who I am, as we have met. We'll find T at BQN and sort this out. I've written to Panther about this as has the girlfriend. If this continues, I'll call it harrasment.
The Real Evil Twin - Thu 27 May 2004 00:00:34

I think the person imitating Evil Twin by using her nick all the time is really the evil one here.

To that person I say this - GROW UP AND ACT LIKE AN ADULT. YOU'RE JUST A COWARD IN MY EYES !!
My 5 cents worth - Thu 27 May 2004 09:53:14

Keep that frequency clear!

Tune in tonight to 'Lost In TRANCE-lation" tonight 10-12 on 87.6 BEAT FM

Join myself, Gray the-boy-sidekick and returning guest star Greg Boladian!

We'll be spinning the freshest in new trance toons, giving away copies of Agnelli & Nelson's newie as well as passes to our night SUNDAY SCHOOL @ ARQ **plus** Greg will be presenting his current favs and a few 'classiques' (as they say in France)

My thanks to SX National cover boy Neal Crawford for joining us last week - don't worry ladies (and lads) he'll be back taking his shirt off live next Thursday (semi-naked radio!!!)

Tune in and trance out!
www.lukeleal.com - Thu 27 May 2004 11:02:04

Any updates on how Saturday mornings at Manacle ae going??
Curious - Thu 27 May 2004 11:29:28

Well HELLO lukeleal.com

Saw you sleeking around in dark corners at GAY on the weekend lol - Did you enjoy the party ?
Number 5 - Thu 27 May 2004 11:31:36

Has Neal Crawford.com invented a new type of dancing - I call it record dancing, lord knows how he gets the finger prints off the vinyl after fanning himself for 10 minutes with it.
- Thu 27 May 2004 12:04:49

Re fanning with vinyl.

This is something I used to do, however I would use a 12" single that was useless to me. Some piece of "crap" that a record company sampled to me for free.

People always used to comment how the first record in my box was always a rap or R&B single !!! Now you know why !!!

There goes another DJ industry secret :P
DJ - Thu 27 May 2004 12:29:46

To Unhappy dancer and anyone else that has a gripe/question about ARQ please feel free to email me so i can address your issues.

renee@arqsydney.com.au
- Thu 27 May 2004 14:15:00

Any updates on how Saturday mornings at Manacle ae going??
Curious - Thu 27 May 2004 11:29:28

Great mate.... Woof!
NG - Thu 27 May 2004 14:18:34

when DJ JOSH started to play. Since DJ JOSH started to play at ARQ on sunday nights, the place is not what it used to be before. The music goes up and down so does your mood with it too. There's no continuity. If one songs gets you high DJ JOSH amazingly mix another one which brings you down straight away. Not mentioning the songs she plays cannot be compared to the ones Luke Leal plays before 2am. I left that place dissapointed at 4am.

Luke Leal played Uplifting house progressively to trance then Josh played Trance.Sorry to hear that Trance upsets lots of people these days which is predictable.
- Thu 27 May 2004 16:11:13

Bravo to renee@arqsydney.com.au for actively seeking feedback

I agree that DJ Josh's style can be very annoying in that instead of taking you on a progressive journey, her choice of tracks/mixes can be more like passing over a badly corrugated road with interminable stops to repair a flat tyre ;-)
- Thu 27 May 2004 16:30:08

Any updates on how Saturday mornings at Manacle ae going??
Curious - Thu 27 May 2004 11:29:28
Great mate.... Woof!
NG - Thu 27 May 2004 14:18:34

Any ideas on numbers crowd etc?
- Thu 27 May 2004 16:35:12

**NEWSFLASH**

This just in... tonight on "Lost In TRANCE-lation" not only will we have CD single & vinyl giveaways AND spotlighting a Kristine W classic flashback, we'll have our first major prize giveaway - A ticket to Big Queer Nation! You heard right! Uno ticket-tito to Big Queer-o!

So tune in to 87.6 BEAT FM from 10 till midnight for some tasty trance, Greg B's new trax update and major prizes...
www.lukeleal.com - Thu 27 May 2004 17:34:20

Would love to choon in to your show, Luke. Pity I can never get reception....
- Thu 27 May 2004 19:16:40

almost only 2 weeks to Big QN -yeah! hope its a sell out -i cant wait-raspberries to those trying to put a downer on such an event.stay at home and moan to the cat.BIG parties r the way to go as little parties are often just like another nightclub.we need more QUALITY events not same old same old different venue
would love to hear luke too but no reception and im in Newtown
want to go off BIGtime! - Thu 27 May 2004 19:41:25

Evil Twin - OK I only hang around Hordern on the left side
( the Driver Ave side ) half way up and sit in those bleachers if they are there.
I will hang around the bar on that same side ( the bar inside the dance area ) from 12 midnite having a beer and will buy you and the girlf one if you're there. If not you know the area will be hanging around. We just in from there, the place where we ran into each other ( if you remember ? ).
Ms Golightly,Paul Diamondo,Shanobear and any other poster welcome as well.

Anyone have news on how BQN is selling ? really looking forward to the lighting !
T - Thu 27 May 2004 19:46:41

Has Big Queer Nation sold out?I heard someone say that it has?
Please say it hasn't!! - Thu 27 May 2004 21:14:24

oh T...i never pass up a free drink, but alas, i will be away for BQN.

SB...*blush* - even though there should be a ' in that e-mail address i'll ping you anyway.
Ms Golightly - Thu 27 May 2004 21:18:06

Candy Lips is back...

READY? SET. GO!

Saturday 26 June
10:00pm
Candys Apartment, 22 Bayswater Road, Kings X

Erotic Dance Performances from 11pm
Complimentary Cocktail before 11pm
The Candy Box Love Police
Surprise performance
Traffic Light System�.

Spinning the tunes will be the irresistible Brisbane babe Ish, Renae Stanton (who rocks!) & the magical, Sveta.

Tickets: $25 (+bf) thru Hum Records (Newtown & Darlinghurst), www.inthemix.com.au or $30 (at door if available).

The very swish and beautiful Kirketon Hotel has a fantastic rate of $120 (per night). This exclusive package is available to those wanting to make it a Candy Lips weekend. The hotel is also a 5 min walk from the venue. www.kirketon.com.au

Grab the girls and make it a wicked weekend!!

Can�t wait to see you shaking your booty on the dance floor!!

Janine x
Miss Candy Lips

PS - Catch the June edition of LOTL and BeatFM each Tuesday from 6pm for tips on lesbian flirting. Get those moves ready...

www.candylips.com.au
- Thu 27 May 2004 21:22:38

If you were listening to 'Lost In TRANCE-Lation' on 87.6 BEAT FM tonight you'll know we managed to give away the CD single packs but once we announced the competition question to win the BIG QUEER NATION ticket the phone line got clogged by someone continually trying to send a fax through (unless it was a high pitched squirrel trying to win the ticket... though, where would a squirrel get the money to make the phone call?) Anyhooters, we had to finish the show and leave the station so if you were trying to get through and couldn't, tune in again next Thursday and we'll give it away in the first hour...

Congratulations to the "lucky listeners" who won the packs and thanks to Greg Boladian for supplying them
luke & the boy sidekick - www.lukeleal.com - Fri 28 May 2004 01:22:21

Odyssey House presents Chicane Sunday 13th June
------------------------------------------------
We couldn' wait any longer for our renovations to be complete to bring you another Odyssey House Sunday night, so we're taking Odyssey House on the road,or rather down the road to Chicane for the Queens Birthday June Long Weekend.

Your regular crew from Odyssey House will be there, including resident DJ Kate Monroe, percussionist Rob Morrish and our new vocalist Kyla Sexton. Kate Monroe will be joined behind the dex at Chicane by DTPM defected and Ministry of Sound DJ Alan Thompson.

Tickets are $10 on the door and we will be open from 6pm to 1.00am. Chicane is located at 1a Burton St Darlinghurst, just off Oxford St.

*******SPECIAL GUEST LIST **********
For faithful Odyssey House followers we are inviting you to be on our guest list to Chicane. If you are on our guest list and you arrive before 7pm you get in for FREE! Just email odyssey-house@optusnet.com.au with your name and email address to be on our guest list.

Chicane - Sunday 13th June
===========================
6.00pm to 1.00am
$10 entry
1a Burton St Darlinghurst
DJs Kate Monroe & Alan Thompson
Kate & Jude - Fri 28 May 2004 08:39:17

The drinks are so expensive at Chicane. Good luck trying to get people to pay those prices, they're outrageous.
- Fri 28 May 2004 11:33:37

** Daddy/girl **

Daddy/girl, a night where we explore this unique dynamic. Listen to the furtive desires of those who are dedicated to this dynamic not as an optional, playful extra but as an integral, organic part of their intimate relationships.

Join Scarlett Crevasse, Jodie Joyce and Stella Delight along with other artists in a night which boasts music mixed by Sveta, spoken word and film.

Sunday, 20 June, 2004
The Imperial, 35 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville
Doors open @ 6pm; Performances start @ 8pm (sharp!)
$12 full / $10 conc.

Daddy/girl is identity-inclusive and non-clique. Please check your phobias and suspicions at the door. Bring your open mind, submissives, curiosity and respect. This is a butch, femme, transman, FTM, transgender, intersex, hermaphradyke, genderfuck, transensual femme, SOFFA, ethnodiversified, D/s respected, accessible space.

Website: www.transensualevents.com

Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Transensual_events/
Daddy�s Little Girl presents - Fri 28 May 2004 12:31:55

Re Odyssey House. I don't understand - a club named after a drug rehabilitation clinic? Is this a new trend in Sydney? I think theres something in the water up there.
- Fri 28 May 2004 12:55:16

Any updates on how Saturday mornings at Manacle ae going??
Curious - Thu 27 May 2004 11:29:28
Great mate.... Woof!
NG - Thu 27 May 2004 14:18:34
Any ideas on numbers crowd etc?
- Thu 27 May 2004 16:35:12

The boys at Manacle seem happy to have a good quality drinking crowd so being packed it is not but still buzzy
NG - Fri 28 May 2004 13:18:39

Transcript of a story on G that was on Catalyst(ABC) last night.
http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1117405.htm
- Fri 28 May 2004 16:32:57

Odyssey House - I thought u guys were shut down? Are u up and running now?
- Fri 28 May 2004 20:25:26
Pinkboard is unable to verify this statement.

So the venue and dj whingeing still lives on ... glad we are keeping busy.

My opinion - the only one who did it for me at Arq was Coco because he dared to play different and yet still had a packed floor every Sunday morning. He also pushed the envelope at Stonewall's Cocktail Bar and turned it into a sexy dance space without the cheese every time he played. I've also heard him at the Barracks. He knew when to play an oldie but goodie in the midst of a dirty set. I'm glad he's doing the Dome at BQN, pity it's only for 1 1/2 hours. I've also seen dj's go through his record cases to see what he plays. He's a classic example of an under-rated talent that's missed.
Boogie Child - Sat 29 May 2004 00:34:16

Odysseu House is (still) closed because of license problems - not renovations as it says on the door...
Clubber - Sat 29 May 2004 04:23:32
Pinkboard is unable to verify this statement.

Can anyone tell me how ARQ has been on Fri nights? Vibe? Music? Crowd?
- Sat 29 May 2004 09:36:20

Clubber - Sat 29 May 2004 04:23:32

I thought so. I guess they gotta say something "positive" rather than the truth which really must have stung.
- Sat 29 May 2004 09:41:20

Can anyone tell me how ARQ has been on Fri nights? Vibe? Music? Crowd?
- Sat 29 May 2004 09:51:23

At G.A.Y last Saturday there seemed to be photographers there all night taking hundreds of pictures. There is still nothing on G.A.Y website. Does anybody have any idea when those photos are going to be updated onto the site ? Its most frustrating , I got my picture taken with some real hotties so obviuosly I'm keen to see them ;)
boy - Sat 29 May 2004 10:29:39

www.arqsydney.com.au

Looks like somebodys hacked into the Arq website - I love it !!

Hahahaha !!
- Sat 29 May 2004 13:25:18

www.arqsydney.com.au
Looks like somebodys hacked into the Arq website - I love it !!Hahahaha !! - Sat 29 May 2004 13:25:18

Why would anyone think that vandalism is amusing? Hacking a website is about on par with a house break and enter.
- Sat 29 May 2004 14:33:04

www.arqsydney.com.au
Looks like somebodys hacked into the Arq website - I love it !!

Hahahaha !!
- Sat 29 May 2004 13:25:18

Arq's website has been under reconstruction for what seems like months - What do you mean?
- Sat 29 May 2004 14:41:07

Hahahaha !!
- Sat 29 May 2004 13:25:18

I missed out on seeing what the "I love it" was referring to. They have closed the site down.
How about you fill us in.
What waz it?? - Sat 29 May 2004 15:51:52

Gee not much to talk abot hey peeps !

Clearly we're in the depths of winter.
- Sat 29 May 2004 18:17:52

Haven't been to ARQ on a Saturday for quite a while, but thinking of heading up tonight.
DJ line-up is Tim Blanchard and Paul Goodyear. Can anyone here advise what style Tim plays?
How have Saturday nights been lately? Any reports?
jeffgg - Sat 29 May 2004 18:30:13

neal crawford inventing record dancing
sorry as with everything before and since it was steven bloomfield.
he is was and always will be the talentedest, best, fairest and sexiest dj around. almighty is da only form of quality music.
so there :../ - Sat 29 May 2004 20:18:22

to the person looking for G.A.Y pics

check out www.grunt.com.au/gay01.php
or www.petezimagez.com/photography
chris - Sat 29 May 2004 20:59:52

Sat 29 May 2004 20:18:22

I sense somebodys trying to take the mickey !!
SB - Sat 29 May 2004 22:42:59

What will volunteers be doing at BQN?
Below are some of the tasks....
helping with party set up
assisting at entrance
bag search
pass out
helping at front gate
medical services
cloak room
safe sex sluts
drug rovers
promotion
PLWHA time out room (in the hordern)
tunnel monitoring
stage management
dome monitoring
driving
perfoming
I think that's enough to be going on with.
we are looking forward to a great party, make sure you have fun safely.
D Wilkins- ACON - Sat 29 May 2004 23:53:46

Since Countdown boy isn't around, I'll do it:

13 days to Big Queer Nation!
13 days to Big Queer Nation!
13 days to Big Queer Nation!
13 days to Big Queer Nation!
13 days to Big Queer Nation!
13 days to Big Queer Nation!
13 days to Big Queer Nation!
13 days to Big Queer Nation!
13 days to Big Queer Nation!
Countdown Queer - Sun 30 May 2004 08:43:54

Can anyone tell me how ARQ has been on Fri nights? Vibe? Music? Crowd?
- Sat 29 May 2004 09:51:23

Sorry haven't been there lately myself. Anyone else know?
- Sun 30 May 2004 09:59:57

Thanks Dot - but please dont take notice when only 1 posters poses a question ........always someone trying to be negative.
We all know how hard the volunteers work and congratulate them.
Maybe they would like to volunteer.
Hope the Party is a success and makes good $'s for ACON.
T - Sun 30 May 2004 11:29:01

12 days to Big Queer Nation!
12 days to Big Queer Nation!
12 days to Big Queer Nation!
12 days to Big Queer Nation!
12 days to Big Queer Nation!
12 days to Big Queer Nation!
12 days to Big Queer Nation!
12 days to Big Queer Nation!
12 days to Big Queer Nation!
Countdown Queer - Mon 31 May 2004 08:02:54

If countdownboy doesnt count it it just doesnt seem right.
- Mon 31 May 2004 10:26:06

BQN can accommodate 8500 punters to have good time in june long weekend. Even if it doesn't sell out by a thousand still lots of people will be there. what the fuss about BQN sell out or not.
- Mon 31 May 2004 15:36:15

Any news yet on what is happening at ARQ over the long weekend?
- Mon 31 May 2004 16:35:52

I think capacity for BQN is probably closer to 6,000 than 8,000 and word I got was that 4,000 tix had been sold by mid last week with 2.5 weeks left to go. I'd pick that there will be be a close to capacity crowd. It's shaping up to be a good one....
- Mon 31 May 2004 17:27:58
Pinkboard is unable to verify this statement.

Countdown Queer - Mon 31 May 2004 08:02:54

Another case of stolen identity. Where is the real thing/boy...
- Mon 31 May 2004 17:55:59

David Wilkins - what exactly is the per ticket revenue that ACON will get from Big Queer Nation? We think it very important that people know where the money is going let alone all the volunteers.

Is it $5/Ticket? $10/Ticket?
Transparency - Mon 31 May 2004 18:06:39

Transparency - Mon 31 May 2004 18:06:39

Your question I too consider to be *EXTREMELY* important.

Please David Wilkins tell us what the deal is between Home & ACON. I'm not interested in going to this event if ACON walks away with a few bucks a ticket and Home nightclub rack in the big dollars.
My 5 cents worth - Mon 31 May 2004 20:36:34

Hard House

G'Day Folks......

Was just wondering if there we're hard caore partiers still into Hard House out there........ if you are i'd love to keep you updated on my upcoming event.. !! It's all underwraps at the moment. But it will deffinetly have a harder edged music policy with "No Attitude" if ur interested email nrk@exemail.com.au

Cheers

NRK
- Mon 31 May 2004 20:37:28

I was just looking at the G.A.Y. photos on the websites that were listed in a previous post. There was either a very small turn out at G.A.Y. or the photographers simply thought it would be a good idea to keep taking pictures of the same people over and over again. And the people in question just happen to be the same people that you see in multiple photos in every single gay publication or website every week of every year. Same old faces. Talk about over-exposure. Even if I was going out on the scene as often as these people do... I don't think I'd advertise it so heavily
Bored with gay photographers & their photos - Mon 31 May 2004 21:23:13

Funny, I was just thinking that as I looked at the photos. Some people just need to stay home....
Bored with gay photographees - Mon 31 May 2004 22:00:46

Mon 31 May 2004 21:23:13 & Mon 31 May 2004 22:00:46

So .... Anything positive to say today maybe ?

Obviously not. Oh yeah, Its Monday !!!
My 5 cents worth - Mon 31 May 2004 22:26:19

Well tomorrow its the start of June. To me that's an indicator that we're looking towards the second half of 2004 and once we get over the hype of Big Queer Nation we'll all be looking ahead to Sleaze Ball.

I'm very keen to see what some of you think about New Mardi Gras should do for Sleaze this year.

With the apparent return of Dome that means New Mardi Gras now have the option of 4 spaces for Sleaze.

I cant help but think that at Sleaze Ball retro should be left exactly as it was at Mardi Gras but Ive heard on the grapevine that Retro might not get a look in at Sleaze cause its not in theme with "Sleaze".

I hope that rumour is wrong. The party is about having fun and attracting as many paying customers to it. If New Mardi Gras dont have a retro space at Sleaze after the enormous success of Retro at Mardi Gras then I think they are making a very very big mistake.

(Constructive) Comments ????
Golightly's older sister :P - Mon 31 May 2004 23:15:02

Transparency - Mon 31 May 2004 18:06:39
My 5 cents worth - Mon 31 May 2004 20:36:34

Check out Graffiti Wall 30 it has already been revealed...
- Mon 31 May 2004 23:24:07

I thought the small element of whinging about parties was enough for certain people on this page� but apparently not!

Whinging about people who take photos of people who go to the parties they�ve been whinging about is also a cause for whingeration�

Such a shame�.
Dan (bored with people who b!tch and can�t spell) Murphy - Tue 1 Jun 2004 01:58:58

Bored with gay photographers & their photos - Mon 31 May 2004 21:23:13

A great example of this was a few weeks ago at Manacle on a friday night. The photograher for SX took pic of various people around the club yet of the 5 pics that got published, only 1 was actually of a club patron. One was of the DJ that night and 3 pics were from the appalling show that was thrust upon the crowd. Obviously the photographer much prefered the look of the slim boys from the show rather than the larger leather guys that had their pics taken that night.
- Tue 1 Jun 2004 06:33:59

Bored with gay photographees - Mon 31 May 2004 22:00:46

Well by the sound of the tone in your above post, it's probably quite good for the Party that you weren't there.

Negativity doesn't work as an upper!! I hope you are having a more happy Tuesday.
Smile say Cheese.... - Tue 1 Jun 2004 08:09:33

I am shamelessly copying Countdown Boy. Since he doesn't want to count down I am doing it. Actually I'm shamelessly copying Molly Meldrum, the original countdown boy.

11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
11 days to Big Queer Nation!
Countdown Queer - Tue 1 Jun 2004 08:16:10

If u feel so strongly you can make a donation to ACON anytime -maybe your 5 cents worth.

Dont get hung up on what %is going where-its a party!!
or will you dance better if ACON is recieving some magic percentage mark.
Running parties is a business and for them to continue they have to be viable.Better for all if its a small % on a continuing basis than a one off that goes belly up
dancing is my business! - Tue 1 Jun 2004 09:11:06

Countdown Queer - Tue 1 Jun 2004 08:16:10

Whilst I can appreciate a persons enthusiasm for an event I must say I find it rather annoying and even a little sad that you have to resort to copying another persons "call sign". Surely there are other ways to express your joy for the upcoming BQN party without going on a full on rip off of somebody elses technique. Use your imagination for Gods sake, show us what you can do to whip up some enthusiasm rather than just simply copying somebody else. Show some initiative rather than just a lazy duplication of another persons work. My observation is that the original countdownboy seems to have cut his countdowns down to the "Big two" parties being Mardi Gras & Sleaze Ball. And I think thats just fine by me :)
My 5 cents worth - Tue 1 Jun 2004 09:37:17

Horden: Progressive house/trance
10-12 Jake Kilby
12-2 Luke Leal & Neal Crawford
Show Kristine W
2-5 Victor Calderone
Show Kristine W
5-8 Alex Taylor & Pete McNamara

Dome: Percussive/Funky House
10-11:30 Kelly Lynch
11:30-1 Coco
1-2:30 Mandy Rollins
2:30-4 Scott Pullen
5-5:30 Alan Thompson
5:30-close Kate Munroe

Stage 11: Classics & Anthems
10-11:30 Jimmy Dee
11:30-1 Justin Scott
Show Courtney Act
1 - 2:30 Richard Weiss
2:30-4 Shigeki
4-5:30 Chip
5:30-close Sean Manley & Greg Boladian
- Tue 1 Jun 2004 10:35:54

To - Tue 1 Jun 2004 09:37:17 -

I agree. Lets leave the counting to our beloved countdownboy and if you wanna be excited about an event that CB isnt counting to then find another way that will attract our attention rather than just copying CB. How dull are you countdown queer ?
Paul - Tue 1 Jun 2004 10:36:57

DJs are busy purchasing new vinyl, volunteers are going over their final dance moves, the production team is setting visual screens, lighting and sensational sound, Victor Calderone�s flicking through his tracks, party-goers plan what to wear and how to wear it and Kristine W prepares to fly again to Australia. It�s Kristine W who brings the night to a climax; actually, not just one climax but two. 2am and 5am in the Hordern is time to stand a little stiller, put your arms around your mates and enjoy this Diva belt out the tunes we�ve been dancing to for years at the inaugural Big Queer Nation.
Music is the Answer - Tue 1 Jun 2004 13:13:09

It's the week before the party and whether we were told something or other weeks ago is irrelevant.

What is the amount per ticket going to ACON from a commercial entrepreneur?

Even in the Frisky days, we were told that $2/ticket went to the Lobby and $2/Ticket to the Gay Gaymes.

The expected amount of donation should be known. And yes, it does make a hell of a difference to how one feels at the party - or if one even bothers to go.
Transparency... please - Tue 1 Jun 2004 13:43:17

I think ARQ has done a really good jobs after 11 people sent to St vincent hospital in one night of OD. Since then we have never heard anyone drop on dance floor of ARQ anymore. Congratulations to ARQ !!!

After Heavy handed of search and being watched over ours shoulders last 6months. ARQ now is a bit more relaxing about it. The security is still there but for our safty they don't hassle us anymore. Having been back from a trip overseas I see most clubs over there have the same policy as ARQ is doing at the moment. So be understaning the situation, we have to party the way it is now. Just like we have to get on with life the way terrorist threats everyday. We can't hide at home and wait for the New Clubs to have the same policy as the old days.

ARQ is still a great place to be, if we all should forget and forgive and Party sensible then there won't be any problem.
Love ARQ - Tue 1 Jun 2004 13:46:21

Horden: Progressive house/trance
10-12 Jake Kilby
12-2 Luke Leal

That should be Luke Leal & Neal Crawford b2b shouldn't it?
- Tue 1 Jun 2004 14:32:54

No party is complete without a recovery�

Big Queer Nation Recovery � At the Midnight Shift!

DJ�s Brett Hannath & Ryan Murphy/

Doors Open at 8am / Details in this weeks Papers

This has been a public service announcement.
Ryan Murphy - Tue 1 Jun 2004 15:09:11

ACON will receive $5 from every ticket sold to the party, regardless of final numbers. We are very happy with this arrangement as it means we can once again be involved with a fundraising party on the Queen's Birthday weekend without all the dramas and costs of putting on the party ourselves. The ACON-Queer Nation relationship is very much hand in hand.........
Don't forget there are concession tickets available for $50 from ACON for healthcare card holders up till 6pm on Friday 11 June.
See you all at BQN!
David Wilkins, ACON - Tue 1 Jun 2004 16:50:32

Thank you Dot -

So will those pondering BQN now please go out and buy their tickets if your only concern was how much ACON got ?
Its pure cash with no risks involved for ACON. We get to have our mid year dance party back, ACON get much needed $'s. Multiple Halls cover most dance styles currently popular around the clubs.

I'm hoping BQN do the same with Pride for New Year ????
( hint hint ).
Just support them please - Tue 1 Jun 2004 17:42:34

Thank you David for that explanation. A nice little $20-30k will no doubt help the coffers of ACON's special services campaigns.
Transparency appeased - Tue 1 Jun 2004 17:49:17

Regularly read the wall but have never before scribbled on it!! There are a suprising amount of negative comments about Sydney and Parties. We should all think oursleves rather lucky to live here - I know I do coz im from overseas and have been to many places not as good as here. Im a regular party goer and think that most DJ's, Clubs and promoters do a pretty good job on most occasions. Very often if a party doesn't live upto expectations its because we expect and try to predict too much beforehand. The best nights are those which are either spontaneous or start with an open mind. I know I will have a great BQN coz Im going with a good crowd of friends and an open mind and a great crowd from Sydney!! Hope you all have as good a night as me. Remember BQN is for charity - ACON - a great cause.
Ex Uk glad to be in Sydney - Tue 1 Jun 2004 22:07:45

I want to refer to the poster who spoke about Retro at Sleaze at Mon 31 May 2004 23:15:02

I fully support this posting. I thought Mardi Gras retro was fantastic and it drew to the party a hell of alot of people that I think would not have normally gone if Retro had not been offered at the Mardi Gras party

If Mardi Gras want to attract these people again to Sleaze they will have to cater to them again. Saying that Retro isn�t in theme of Sleaze isn�t going to get those people in the front door at Sleaze is it ?

So lets not hear anymore of this nonsense about Retro only being appropriate for Mardi Gras. Lets have it exactly as it was in City Live at Sleaze Ball as well using the same 3 DJ's that did such a great job.

I will NOT go to Sleaze unless I get my dose of retro. I also think that all those extra hundreds and hundreds of people who went to Mardi Gras because of Retro will not go to Sleaze if retro isnt presented again. Current music just does NOT do it for me and it clearly does NOT do it for a lot of other people.
James (I love my retro) Walsh - Tue 1 Jun 2004 22:08:09

re: Golightly's older sister (correct use of ' noted)

well, i must confess a certain degree of relief on knowing that i have an older sibling on this first day of winter (of my discontent..not sure yet!)

second, and in response to your post! Sleaze has always struck me as the more authentic and community focused of the 2 major parties (interpret that as you will). To me, mardi gras party has always been the gay community and (somebody elses) straight friends, whereas sleaze has always resonated with a much more communal vibe.

It won't come as a surprise to anyone here that i love retro! I believe the big success of the retro venue at mardi gras was that it indeed did bring back a part of our community into the fold who no longer attended either party. If Sleaze does, as you suggest, have 4 venues open to them - what is to be lost by having a retro venue again? I think it is a win-win situation. The mix at the retro hall at MG was the most diverse of any party i have seen for a long time - and for my money that makes a pretty good night - a wide diversity of our community partying together (like its 1999 {sorry!}). I'm there!!!!!!
Ms Golightly - Tue 1 Jun 2004 23:08:03

Ms Golightly

You are a gem. You are also a very wise person and I agree with everything you said. I cant wait to boogie with you to some camp retro numbers at Sleaze Ball.
Retro lover - Tue 1 Jun 2004 23:49:07

It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!
It is now the big One Zero days to go to Big Q N!

(Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.)
Countdown Queer - Wed 2 Jun 2004 08:38:07

Cheap imitations more like it.
Cheap as Chips - Wed 2 Jun 2004 09:14:09

Ms Golighty has hit the nail on the head!

All indictors are pointing to RETRO to be included at Sleaze Ball, this year. It was a fantastic space at the Mardi Gras party this year. And do I have to mention again that I'm a trance-head, yet even _I_ enjoyed bopping away in the Retro space? The DJs in particular made the night a good one for basically everyone who could cram into Stage 11.

As for retro music not being in theme with Sleaze Ball this year - does this mean that trance, commercial and hardhouse are universally themed styles of music? As far as I knew, these styles of music have absolutely nothing to do with beast, uniform or any of the other recent sleaze ball themes.

Bring on the retro.
marshall - Wed 2 Jun 2004 09:40:19

I fully agree that Retro should be implemented into BOTH Mardi Gras and Sleaze Ball parties - to me it makes perfect sense particularly after what happened at Mardi Gras this year. Of course it makes to sense to me , Mardi Gras 2004 was one of the highlights of my entire DJ'ing career , and most of you pinkboarders I have to thank for that.

However, being a close friend of a young 20yo mate who is trying to find his place in the DJ world I would also like to see Mardi Gras have the up and coming tent for both parties rather than just Mardi Gras. I think its important to showcase and encourage our young local DJ talent at all opportunities. Sleaze should be no exception.
Stephen Blomfield - Wed 2 Jun 2004 10:43:09

I can see no reason why retro should not be included at Sleaze Ball. It was afterall the most sought after space to be in at mardi gras what with that queue that stretched almost 100 metres at one point in the night.

On another topic , I wish people would stop ripping off other peoples nick names and copying other peoples gimmicks on here. Evil twin has been driven away due to an imposter and this really poor copycat "countdown queer" is really lame in my opinion.
Paul G - Wed 2 Jun 2004 11:08:37

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musicthatlovesyou@ihug.com.au - Wed 2 Jun 2004 11:26:51

For all of those bitching about the music at Mardi gras and sleaze ball, there is a simple answer, get involved with the parties, volunteer your time and make a difference. Mardi Gras have multiple committees each year, one of which is entertainment these guys decide the DJ's, it could be you.
Just a thought? - Wed 2 Jun 2004 12:10:10

Just a thought? - Wed 2 Jun 2004 12:10:10

I wouldn't call it bitching - moreso suggestions and ideas. And if you read back, you will learn that nearly everyone here as been PRAISING the music selection at Mardi Gras this year - and we are suggesting is for this to be repeated for Sleaze Ball.

While I agree that it's crucial for people to be volunteering their time on these workings groups, I also think that Mardi Gras should be using this forum as a crucial source of information - what the community really wants.

They should be listening to the community's needs, and not just the people who can afford the time to sit in on all of their meetings.
marshall - Wed 2 Jun 2004 13:14:54

That should be Luke Leal & Neal Crawford b2b shouldn't it?
- Tue 1 Jun 2004 14:32:54

Yes it should!
nealcrawford.com - Wed 2 Jun 2004 14:27:25
It has now been corrected.

What is happening to ensure any future parties at FOX dont get sabotaged by whinging nimbys re noise?

Sleaze was really good but the sound at MG was terrible-I later learned it was thanx to the EPA and local noise nazis

How can we avoid a repeat of the sound woes of MG at any future parties at such a fantastic venue??
cum feel the noise! - Wed 2 Jun 2004 14:28:06

To some exent that is true and I for one miss Evil Twin's commentary, however when all is said and done a nick name is just that a nick name and people who take themselves so seriously and continually use this board as a forum for self promotion are to some extent easy targets
My 5 cents worth - Wed 2 Jun 2004 15:19:34

Blah Blah Blah. Bitch Retro bitch.

our community is divere
some like retro some like nowtro some dont like anything at all

respect our differences - there is NO right and wrong when it comes to taste.
Sydney has:
the talented retro spinners: Blomfield, Scott, wiess, Monroe.
The hi-nrg trancers Leal, Kilby, goodyear, ect ect
The funky comercial house chip, allkins, kelly, sveta
And the wierd and wonderful gemma, drayton, seymour and the bad doggers!

unity in diversity - keep it OPEN. respect our differences!
peace-girl x - Wed 2 Jun 2004 15:32:07

I agree that the sound at MG was a serious problem for the RHI and they must look into fixes for it for the next MG party. From what I understand, it's not an issue with any other of the venues, just the RHI which is not sound proofed??
- Wed 2 Jun 2004 15:43:49

...however when all is said and done a nick name is just that a nick name and people who take themselves so seriously and continually use this board as a forum for self promotion are to some extent easy targets
My 5 cents worth - Wed 2 Jun 2004 15:19:34

In the case of countdown boy I disagree. His infectious excitement added a certain something to this board. His imitator, although perhaps unable to contain his or her excitement, is basically ripping off his schtick. Unfortunately it falls flat and rather than being a form of flattery, becomes a sad way of riding on his coattails.I feel kind of sorry for this individual.
- Wed 2 Jun 2004 17:46:10

Haaaaa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha....

Two whole hours of luscious Lukey all by himself.

I say you can't ask for better than that! (unless it's 4 hours but we'll let it rest for the mo)

Happy boy now. Onward to BQN!!!
Trance Trance Trance - Wed 2 Jun 2004 20:26:05

Hey " Just a Thought" - havent read any posters bitching about the music ?
Someone posted that Retro is not a Sleaze style . Was that a NMG opinion ? I seriously doubt it due to its success at
MG.
City Live for the last few parties has tried different styles of music but Retro proved to be the most popular and I am sure will stay.

My only wish for Sleaze is that Dome is back the way the Dome lovers like it and they leave the Hordern the way it has been ie the more harder edge styles. At MG this year NMG website said Hordern would be a mix of the 2 styles but can assure you it was mostly Dome style music.

With the 4 Halls you easily cover the more popular styles around ie Dome-Tribal , City Live-Retro, Hordern-hardstyle,
RHI-commercial/handbag.

As for the tent for up and coming DJ's - yes it should be there for both parties.
Just busting - Wed 2 Jun 2004 21:00:30

Thinking of coming up from melbourne. BQN sound like the go, what's on sunday?
RN - Wed 2 Jun 2004 21:23:15

2 days and one week to go!
2 days and one week to go!
2 days and one week to go!
2 days and one week to go!
2 days and one week to go!
2 days and one week to go!
2 days and one week to go ... to Big Queer Nation.

(I'll stop counting down if someone can give a good reason why BQN should not have a countdown, or if countdown boy starts one.)
Countdown Queer - Thu 3 Jun 2004 08:28:05

"I'll stop counting down if someone can give a good reason why BQN should not have a countdown"

1. Maybe because if you have a countdown for every major party then that means theres ALWAYS a countdown on this board and the whole thing loses its appeal and gets REALLY boring which is exactly what Countdown Queers is, boring.

2. Countdown Boy is already in the middle of counting down to another event. I refer you to the fact that every 10th day for the last month or so we are getting a Sleaze Ball countdown. It just seems stupid having 2 countdowns at the same time.

3. Nobody likes a copycat. Simple as that.
.
Madonna Minogue - Thu 3 Jun 2004 08:58:18

keep going countdown queen-i like it but leave the big two to countdown boy-it would be most unsportsmanlike to muscle in on his turf there :0)
- Thu 3 Jun 2004 09:10:33

Just got back from a whirlwind trip of LA and Vegas. Did I miss anything here?
JK - Thu 3 Jun 2004 11:12:56

...dare I suggest BQN is hardly worth counting down to? Desptie the fact it should be fun it's only a Hordern party, after all. Nothing special in that.
Trance Trance trance - Thu 3 Jun 2004 11:49:10

Question - dunno if this has already been debated here (not for a while anyway ;-)) but here goes.....

What's the absolute *BEST* dance party you've ever been to?

Mine would have to be: 1998 Mardi Gras (Dannii, Kylie, Jimmy)

Soooo many people and such a great long night.
Trance Trance Trance - Thu 3 Jun 2004 12:28:33

Just got back from a whirlwind trip of LA and Vegas. Did I miss anything here?
JK - Thu 3 Jun 2004 11:12:56

No gorgeous, nothing worth fretting over, but what did WE miss over there?? :)
Casino Royale - Thu 3 Jun 2004 14:54:47

Don't be surprised if the Dome causes EPA problems for BQN. It's not designed to hold in loud dance music in at 4am when the problems normally happen. The Hordern, on the other hand, was well sound proofed, and tested, shortly after renovations were completed.
- Thu 3 Jun 2004 16:20:34

Just got back from a whirlwind trip of LA and Vegas. Did I miss anything here?
JK - Thu 3 Jun 2004 11:12:56

Yeah, Kylie & Danni were at Arq on Saturday, Missy Elliott dropped into Stonewall, Elle was at the Shift and Miriam's about to be a Big Brother intruder. So you didn't miss any really ; )
xxo - Thu 3 Jun 2004 17:07:29

Well I think BQN is worth counting down to.
Only a Hordern party ??? huh ............ not well informed there are you.
Also City Live and Dome and those tunnels.
Just busting - Thu 3 Jun 2004 18:08:42

What's the absolute *BEST* dance party you've ever been to?

for me - the 2nd last hey homo @ home. alex taylors legendary set had half the punters gaggin for more and the other half gaggin for air.
to this day i still get chills whenever i see/hear the man.
klienenberg comes a close second though - Thu 3 Jun 2004 18:48:33

Trance Trance Trance - Thu 3 Jun 2004 12:28:33

Mine would definitely be MG 2003 as it was totally last minute (thanks to a certain friend who lost his cat that night) and I had so much fun that I ended up losing a shoe. Loved it.
Hudson - Thu 3 Jun 2004 19:44:00

Trance Trance Trance - Thu 3 Jun 2004 12:28:33

Hmmm, would be MG 2004. Good music, great friends, fab vibe.
- Thu 3 Jun 2004 20:03:13

MG 2004 was the best dance party Ive been to in 10 years and I can pinpoint the reason for that feeling in one little word............

RETRO !!
.
gayboi - Thu 3 Jun 2004 21:09:45

There is now only 120 Days to Sleaze Ball !!!

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countdown boy - back with avengence. As colourful and bright as ever. Cheap Imitations can pale into insignificance - Fri 4 Jun 2004 03:58:02

countdown boy

Very funny..... Well done Countdown boy welcome back....
- Fri 4 Jun 2004 07:46:37

8 days till Big Queer Nation!
That's Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday Tuesday Humpday
Then Thursday Friday
And finally Big Queer Nation Day!!!
Countdown Queer - Fri 4 Jun 2004 08:02:35

Fri 4 Jun 2004 08:02:35

LOL LOL , your poor posting goes off with a whimper doesnt it after the mighty countdownboy has reminded us how grand he is.

Well done CB - putting the cheating copycats back in place :)
My 5 cents worth - Fri 4 Jun 2004 08:32:33

Hey Hudson... was the cat named Brian? If so, I think I know who you're talking about!
TJ - Fri 4 Jun 2004 09:11:56

It's funny how everyone loves countdown boy now... but if I remember correctly, when he first started doing it, people reacted just like they are now doing to countdown queer!
- Fri 4 Jun 2004 15:43:17

It's funny how everyone loves countdown boy now... but if I remember correctly, when he first started doing it, people reacted just like they are now doing to countdown queer!
- Fri 4 Jun 2004 15:43:17

That's because most people on here bitch first, consider later.
- Fri 4 Jun 2004 16:18:38

best ever?
easy.... Mardi Gras 1990!
Rained all day, parade washed out (but went ahead)
Rain stoped at 11.30 for a fantastic party.
Still remember the awesome fireworks in the big hall, the first big laser and the guy up in the air on the rope!
Next day was clasic Sydney beautiful day.
ahhhhhhhh... - Fri 4 Jun 2004 17:36:18

Can anyone tell me if there's any recovery after BQN or which is the one to go or not. As I'm coming over from overseas, I need some recommendations of yous'.
the son of ngo - Fri 4 Jun 2004 17:37:59

Hey where's everyone. Oh, weekend is here - it's party time!
- Fri 4 Jun 2004 18:08:35

I dont mind countdown queer but as i said in a previous post -leave the "big 2" to the original and best-countdown boy!
Also no colour allowed for other countdowns beside his. IMO
- Fri 4 Jun 2004 18:16:23

7 days to go:
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Hump day
Thursday
Big Queer Nation Eve
Big Queer Nation Day!!!!!!!!
Countdown Queer - Sat 5 Jun 2004 13:04:58

Best party ever ? hmmmmm Trance Trance Trance......

way too many - but fond memories of the Govt Pavillion with those huge material triangles up with the lighting and they would lower or raise themselves over the floor then some guy decided to climb into the ceiling and the party stopped till the cherry picker got him !
E whack just as Boy George was singing in RHI , Rachel Auburn in the Hordern , that guy threading himself thru a
tennis racket ( minus the strings ) at last party in Hordern that Inquisition - the squeals from the audience were a scream.
E walk into a smoke haze in Dome and the most awesome tribal playing. Most of the parties at Alexandria Basketball Stadium. The wine warehouse ? Ultimo/Glebe with wooden walkways above the dance/sitting areas also had showers and guys were using them..........
and usually any party in the Hordern with great hi-nrg/hardstyle music playing is like a 2nd Home for me.
T - Sat 5 Jun 2004 15:17:07

Trance Trance trance: Favourite party ever? VENUS at Alexandria Basketball Stadium NYE 1994-5. Amazing night, truly unforgettable. Closely followed by Sleaze Ball 1994, and in third place, Sleaze 1997.

Does anyone remember the Pride NYE party where the mirror ball fell on someone's head? It wasn't my fav' party ever but the mirror ball part is memorable! I think it was NYE 1996-7 or maybe 1997-8???
AJ - Sat 5 Jun 2004 21:35:39

Having only attended a handful of parties, my choice for fave is very limited but I did have a huge night at MG2004.... and sleaze 2003.
Shanobear - Sat 5 Jun 2004 22:22:13

My first dance party was sleaze in uniform, which was great running around in army gear. But I would have to say a toss up between Mardi Gras this year or the first Rawhide in Melb this year
Sammy D - Sun 6 Jun 2004 08:56:10

6 days to Big Queer Nation!!!!!!
6 days to Big Queer Nation!!!!!!
6 days to Big Queer Nation!!!!!!
6 days to Big Queer Nation!!!!!!
6 days to Big Queer Nation!!!!!!
6 days to Big Queer Nation!!!!!!
Countdown Queer - Sun 6 Jun 2004 11:23:05

I remember that mirror ball falling at Pride but can't remember the year.

My 3 other fave "moments" were Lonnie Gordon singing "A God that can dance" (magic performance), Chaka Kahn doing "I'm every woman" (magic crowd response) and the video wall at Hand In Hand with a loop of the take-off of the Jupiter One/Jupiter Two from Lost in Space repeating over and over - magic, given my state of mind at the time(!)

That video wall was a blast, actually. One of the best bits of staging I've ever seen at a party - as was the Black Party which had virtually no staging at all. So I guess the trick is just to do it with creativity and style what ever it is.

What will Home do with BQN, I wonder?
Trance Trance Trance - Sun 6 Jun 2004 11:41:06

Sammy D - Sun 6 Jun 2004 08:56:10

Can't wait for Raw Hide. Only 6 days to go!!
- Sun 6 Jun 2004 13:16:54

the son of ngo - Fri 4 Jun 2004 17:37:59

3 of the best Big Queer Nation DJs (Chip, Mandy Rollins & Scott Pullen) will be playing at the Smooch BQN Recovery from 2pm - 11pm.

If you are from overseas, you will enjoy the spectacular view of the Sydney skyline & the friendly vibe.

East Village Rooftop
234 Palmer St, Darlinghurst
- Sun 6 Jun 2004 19:39:18

Since joining the dance party scene in 1997, the most memorable for me would have been both Kylie and Danni at MG in 98 and Sleave Ball with the animal theme (cant remember year) cos everyone got involved in dressing up in the theme. I wore my Leopard print pants and couldn't stop dancing the whole nite!!!!!!
Yeah Baby Yeah!
- Sun 6 Jun 2004 22:17:35

A nation is a body of people who have done great things together - ERNEST RENAN
today's queer message - Mon 7 Jun 2004 07:44:20

Without a doubt the best Mardi Gras or Sleaze Ball I went to in the last 10 years was this years Mardi Gras. The reason was the retro space because for the first time ever Mardi Gras gave a viable musical different option for people who are not up to speed with the current music trends being played in the clubs. People were able to party to tunes they actually knew from their past. It was the best vibe in a room I ever experienced. The DJ's who played the room were great and Mardi Gras was great for thinking outside their square and putting this space on. I look forward to a retro space being replicated again at Sleaze Ball 2004.
Adam - Mon 7 Jun 2004 09:15:58

5 days to go!!!!!
5 days to go!!!!!
5 days to go!!!!!
5 days to go!!!!!
5 days to go!!!!!

Work day
Work day
Hump day
Work day
Big Queer Nation Eve
Big Queer Nation Day!!!
Countdown Queer - Mon 7 Jun 2004 10:00:13

Best Parties - all of them.... but:

Mardi Gras 1990 gets my vote. The Government Pavilion with laser 'snakes' (for the first time). The walk from the party to watch the sun come up on the Opera House steps over the Bridge afterwards. Ah, they were the days....

Kate Ceberano at Alexandria (1993 I think). Producer - Peter MacDonald (RIP)

Danni doing All I Wanna Do (Year ?)

Nothing against the parties these days - they are great. It's just we got away with sooooo much more back then (like no fences and those more liberated than myself finding their way into the horse stables etc.)
NG - Mon 7 Jun 2004 13:15:17

No gorgeous, nothing worth fretting over, but what did WE miss over there?? :)
Casino Royale - Thu 3 Jun 2004 14:54:47

Madonna, Madonna and more Madonna. Oh, and some Celine. Suprisingly, Celine's show is amazing! But not as good as the shopping...
JK - Mon 7 Jun 2004 20:50:53

That's pop culture heaven! Why wasn't I informed???
JK - Mon 7 Jun 2004 20:51:46

For those who can get it:

"Cruisin' with Jake Kilby"
Tuesdays 19:00 - 22:00
87.6 Beat FM

This week on Cruisin' we have more great giveaways, including double passes to the Imax extravaganza, "Roar: Lions of the Kalahari" and CD's care of Central Station Records. You'll hear all about my antics in the US, Shauna Jensen will be popping in for a chat and there will be the usual gossip, news, and nonsense. Get set for cruise control...
Cruisin' - Mon 7 Jun 2004 20:53:16

I'm in good company here, hi Jake!
This is a shameless plug for my radio show "Soundtrack To Your Soul" on Beat FM Fridays 2 - 4pm.
I just wanted to let you guys and girls know that I will be having Victor Calderone as my special guest this Friday. So if you want to hear a taste of what he has in store for us at BQN, listen in.
Hope you all have a great Queen's Birthday weekend.
Alex Taylor - Mon 7 Jun 2004 23:13:41

Alex Taylor: I do believe this is your 1st post on pinkboard.

Welcome Aboard.

Please dont be shy in coming back and talking here more often :)
- Tue 8 Jun 2004 08:31:27

12 Kate Monroe NSW
17 JosH SA
18 Alex Taylor NSW
43 Craig Obey NSW
49 Neal Crawford NSW

http://www.inthemix.com.au/50/
Top 50 In - Tue 8 Jun 2004 10:46:46

Well here is my second post, sorry guys it seems Victor will now be unable to do the interview on Friday, but tune in anyway.
Alex - Tue 8 Jun 2004 11:54:38

ARQ female toilets were busted by the police on Saturday night.Funny how only these toilets out of the whole club was busted..no arrests though everyone inside very lucky!
Why do the cops waste there time trying to bust a few people out for a good night,surely there are more important things to be worrying about.Something very wrong with this picture!!!!!!!
Lucky but scared lemon! - Tue 8 Jun 2004 12:56:29

my this wall has certainly changed. what happened to all the cheeky comments ? everything is so polite and (excuse me for saying it) ... dull
top_u_hard - Tue 8 Jun 2004 13:25:36

PETE MCNAMARA
PETE MCNAMARA
PETE MCNAMARA
PETE MCNAMARA
PETE MCNAMARA
PETE MCNAMARA

The GODMOTHER of Melbourne House
Monkey, Freakazoid, Frisky, you name it.....

This is gonna be huge. Be prepared , kids!

Is he playing anywhere else in Sydney while he's up? Does anyone know???

He should be doing more than just a 3hr with Alex B2B

Alex - do you know (welcome aboard by the way!)??
What can we expect from the last 3hrs of BQN???
House Monkey - Tue 8 Jun 2004 13:27:30

No party is complete without a recovery�
Big Queer Nation Recovery � At the Midnight Shift!
DJ�s Brett Hannath & Ryan Murphy - doors open at 8am.
Fat chunky house anthems and uplifting choons!
Ryan Murphy - Tue 8 Jun 2004 13:33:34

Congratulations to the DJ's who made the In The Mix Top 50! Particularly to Neal Crawford and DJ Josh - 2 fantastic DJ's who I also voted for.
TJ - Tue 8 Jun 2004 16:04:32

Interesting to see the DJ rankings. I voted for both Josh and Neal Crawford - well done and well deserved! Was a bit disappointed that Luke Leal didn't get a placing, but there's always next year.... Speaking of Luke, was planning to head to Arq this Sunday night with a group of friends (to get our trance fix) only to find, to our collective horror, that they've got Wayne G and Paul Goodyear playing in the arena instead. I expected that Wayne G would have had a forced absence from Sydney after so many people complained and bitched about his set at Azure. Oh well. I guess Arq have lost themselves at least a few hundred dollars, since we will be heading to BQN instead (despite the expense)....
- Tue 8 Jun 2004 19:41:09

I voted for Babybear, Mike Kelly [didn't see Chip] and Paul Goodyear. International went to mr Knuckles.

Is that barman Kenny playing at Arq soon? hope so.
deep down under - Tue 8 Jun 2004 20:54:33

49 Neal Crawford NSW
http://www.inthemix.com.au/50/
Top 50 In - Tue 8 Jun 2004 10:46:46 - you missed Nik Fish at No 3, 10 years + in the biz and still a fav.
oh yeah - more votes for Neal Crawford as hottest DJ 2004.
Luke Leal plays B2B with Neal Crawford 12-2am in the Hordern, pop into Stage 11 to see Courtney Act at 1am back to Hordern and then a quick dash to Dome to hear Mandy finish her set - 2.30am @ BQN
Bgrrl - Tue 8 Jun 2004 22:25:30

I voted for the Jukebox program at all our favourite bars - the gender free performer makes the best mixes of all my favourite tunes - very disappointed it didn't get up:(
- Tue 8 Jun 2004 23:31:13

"Interesting to see the DJ rankings. I voted for both Josh and Neal Crawford - well done and well deserved! Was a bit disappointed that Luke Leal didn't get a placing, but there's always next year.... "

I heard that you need to register yourself so people can vote for you. Not sure if it is truth tho.

Looking forward to recovery at the shift - since i am probably the only one not going to BQN :o(
Have a great time everyone !!
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 06:15:27

why not start our own pinkboard vote for Sydney DJ Of The year 2004?

None of the DJ's I voted for in this years poll made the top 50 :( but congrats to those who did!
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 07:44:15

hope BQN tickets are still available! I was supposed to be dj'ing that night but thanks to Sydney Council dragging their feet as usual, it looks like I will be free to attend after all.

I mean seriously, how long does it take to approve an entertainment licence????
a very frustrated Shanobear - Wed 9 Jun 2004 07:48:59

It's Hump Day.
3 days to go!!!!
3 days to go!!!!
3 days to go!!!!
3 days to go!!!!
3 days to go!!!!
3 days to go!!!!

The week's all downhill from here until we start getting higher. Why?

Music is the Answer!!!
Countdown Queer - Wed 9 Jun 2004 08:23:47

Alex - Tue 8 Jun 2004 11:54:38

It doesnt surprise me at all that Victor Calderone wouldnt do your radio show. These overseas DJ's who think they're so good (and over paid) have bad attitude. They think the simple things in life (like radio shows for example) are beneath them. Its very typical if you ask me.

Im going to BQN to support the local DJ's. They heaps better than the rubbish from overseas.
Adam - Wed 9 Jun 2004 09:33:11
This is the opinion of the poster.

Peter McNamara is not playing elsewhere in Sydney. He's back in Melb on Sunday at the Market & at Redemption. Based on what he's playing lately - expect anything, maybe more progressive than funky house. He is sounding good.
lovin' it - Wed 9 Jun 2004 10:05:57

Adam Wed 9 Jun 2004 09:33:11

perhaps I should have been more specific. Victor is unable to do the show as he will have just arrived on a very long flight from NY and he said he would be too tired, which is totally understandable. I have very rarely come across any DJs from o/s who think they are too good or have a bad attitude. They are just like anyone else. Having a bad attitude is a waste of time and energy.
Alex - Wed 9 Jun 2004 11:03:13

I see Countdown queer forgot to do the BQN countdown on Tuesday. Countdownboy would not have been so sloppy.
Dont settle for 2nd best - Wed 9 Jun 2004 11:10:27

Any ideas on how ticket sales are going for BQN?
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 11:16:33

Hey guyz n girlz,

Just want to say a huge thank you to everybody that took time out to vote for me on inthemix top 50 poll.

Didn't think i'd stand a chance especially since it is targeted to a straight audience. Although Luke and myself did try a little shameless punter nudging. I can only imagine that Luke must be 51 in the vote count.

so, thank you so so so so much, it's a great chance to be recognised by the dance music community and just makes me want to strive for a place in the top 20 next year. Also congrats to Alex and Kate whom i'm also lucky enough to be working with..

Our dance community really does have some of the best DJ and lighting and sound people in the world. Let's stop taking it for granted and embrace how spoiled we really are..

Looking forward to a fun filled weekend. Magnitude in Melb on Fri night, Big Queer Nation on saturday night(which you would be crazy to miss out on) and Rawhide Sunday afternoon in Melb again..

Thnks again and party on!!!
nealcrawford.com aka #49 - Wed 9 Jun 2004 11:41:04

I've alsways thought that DJ rankings were nothing more than a popularity contest.

I received so many requests from DJs asking me to vote for them.

Therefore, it really isn't any reflection on their talents or skills.
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 13:48:26

Fabulous. As much as I am looking forward to Pete, it's a shame he's only in town for half a set....
Monkey House - Wed 9 Jun 2004 14:10:45

Saw a kinda fun and innovative idea on the www.fridae.com website.

Singapore has its Nation 04 Party in early August.

It's now possible to tag your profile on the fridae website to indicate that you will be a Nation 04 partygoer.

You can check who's going, make contact etc etc.

Wonder if such an idea would work on gaydar with parties like BQN.
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 14:20:11

Is anyone going to Dream on Sunday?

Does anyone know how ticket sales are going?

I am tempted to go, but don't want to fork out $50 for a party that is empty.
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 14:26:57

Queer Recovery @ Stonewall Hotel

Sunday 13th June
Stonewall Hotel
Cocktail Bar open @ 8am

DJs Murray Hood, Kenny and Marty B
"sexy hot sounds all day"
Murray Hood - Wed 9 Jun 2004 16:17:11

Im going to BQN to support the local DJ's. They heaps better than the rubbish from overseas.
Adam - Wed 9 Jun 2004 09:33:11

Adam, it's great that you are supporting us local DJ's at Big QN, and you could be forgiven for thinking Victor Calderone might be full of attitude, as my experience with some other international DJ's has proven that sometimes they do think they are better than us.

However, I have had a number of email conversations with Victor in the leadup to this Saturday's party, and he seems like a really friendly and easy to work with DJ. It's a shame they aren't all like that.
JK - Wed 9 Jun 2004 16:24:12

Adam Wed 9 Jun 2004 09:33:11
perhaps I should have been more specific. Victor is unable to do the show as he will have just arrived on a very long flight from NY and he said he would be too tired, which is totally understandable. I have very rarely come across any DJs from o/s who think they are too good or have a bad attitude. They are just like anyone else. Having a bad attitude is a waste of time and energy.
Alex - Wed 9 Jun 2004 11:03:13

Thanx Alex for clarifying that...... Sounds to me like its more like some punters have a BAD attitude and jump to the wrong conclusions as always, than the DJ's themselves. Most Dj's I have come across over the years have GR8 attitude. After all they are human just like the rest of us.
On a lighter note....Congrats Alex on your program!
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 17:07:53

yes we have a group going to dream, i know that it will be a great party music & production wise, but think the only thing that could let it down could be attendance however i hear tickets sales arent doing TOO bad.
milky bar kid - Wed 9 Jun 2004 17:22:57

Looking forward to a fun filled weekend. Magnitude in Melb on Fri night, Big Queer Nation on saturday night(which you would be crazy to miss out on) and Rawhide Sunday afternoon in Melb again..
nealcrawford.com aka #49 - Wed 9 Jun 2004 11:41:04

Wow Neal! From Syd to Melb, back to Syd, then back to Melb again, and finally back home to Syd, all in one weekend! Busy boy! Keep clocking up those frequent flyer points...and don't forget your friends when you cash them in :)
Love you Neal, and congrats on making it on the Top 50. You, along with our peers and punters make up proud!

Keep up the good work.
www.djjustinscott.com - Wed 9 Jun 2004 17:57:29

why not start our own pinkboard vote for Sydney DJ Of The year 2004?
None of the DJ's I voted for in this years poll made the top 50 :( but congrats to those who did!
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 07:44:15

You will get your chance soon enough, DIVA voting is just around the corner and everyone will get a chance to vote for their favourite DJ in sydney watch the papers for when voting day is on.
Sammy D - Wed 9 Jun 2004 18:16:26

Neal - looking forward to your set at Raw Hide. Any chance telling us what type of stuff we'll be hearing from you? Or is it a BIG surprise?
music hungry - Wed 9 Jun 2004 19:10:48

my friend got an email flyer from home saying BQN is close to selling out
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 19:27:46

why is it I can no longer access the LINE UP on the BQN website?
is it so they can change things and hope nobody will notice?
ideas?
Ready to Rumble - Wed 9 Jun 2004 20:00:41

The Dream party was originally held at the Shift club last year sometime. The attendance was very low... almost non existant. The production values were also fairly non existant. In fact the only thing they did to the space was put up a small piece of fabric with clouds painted on it. Not sure if this next Dream will be any different
Johnny - Wed 9 Jun 2004 20:24:28

What's going on with The Colombian's website? It doesn't work? Any clues as to when it'll be fixed?
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 20:43:24

Ready to Rumble - Wed 9 Jun 2004 20:00:41

Yep, just tried accessing it myself and I can't. Maybe it has too many hits at the moment and can't cope.
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 20:45:30

We are also planning a very special Queens Birthday recovery with d.J's to include Junior B, Mandy Rollins, Peter Farris, Alex Taylor, Chip and Renae.
Stephen - Tue 25 May 2004 17:31:23

Any updates on DJ lineup and their set times for Colombian's recovery on Monday 14th?
Party Time - Wed 9 Jun 2004 21:44:06

why is it I can no longer access the LINE UP on the BQN website? is it so they can change things and hope nobody will notice? ideas?
Ready to Rumble - Wed 9 Jun 2004 20:00:41

It just worked for me. Try NOW
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 21:49:00

The lineup is further up this wall.
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 22:39:27

Can't wait 'til BQN, been tapping my feet whenever I listen to any music with a beat. Any news on the set/stage/sound/lights etc. etc.
- Wed 9 Jun 2004 23:23:00

Yes, go ahead and fly again
No ones gonna hold you back

It is tonight?
Is it tonight?
It is tonight?
Is it tonight?
Is it tonight?

No darling, but it is only

2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
2 days till Big Queer Nation!!!!
Countdown Queer - Thu 10 Jun 2004 08:33:12

Do people realise that Barbara Tucker is in town?!?!?!?!?!?

As they say for the Sweatfest promos - she IS the Queen of Underground House!

Last week she did a last minute Live PA at a club in Melbourne called Yum Yum, at 5am in the morning, where she sang about 6 songs.

Has anyone heard if she will be doing the same up here in Sydney??? I have to hear this woman sing.

I say, if there's any savvy promoters out there, they should be trying to make contact with her so she can sing for Sydney!

Smooch? Monday recovery @ Columbian? Odyssey House?

It truly would be amazing - what does everybody think? Esp the dj's on the board who've been playin her tunes for years!
Stop Playing With My Mind / Everybody Dance / I Get Lifted / Hot Shot / It's Allright

Discuss
Monkey House - Thu 10 Jun 2004 09:34:31

Dream is to be the biggest production yet held at Space and should be a great night.... guest performer as follows

"As a bonus Dream is ecstatic to present Marcella Woods (UK) the vocalist behind the all-time Frisky dance-floor anthem Matt Darey's "Beautiful" appearing live @ Dream. "
and yes there is a large group of us going along. Should be a great night of music and performance.
see you there.
nitedancin - Thu 10 Jun 2004 09:53:39

well i'm looking forward to queen anyway, cant wait to hear marcella woods sing live.
milky bar kid - Thu 10 Jun 2004 10:04:49

oops i mean dream, not queen
milky bar kid - Thu 10 Jun 2004 10:06:39

LOL, Dream Queen !!
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 10:11:15

Monkey House - Barbara Tucker is representing C&C Music Factory at the 1990 Cash in show.
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 11:15:44

The SSO is giving away a double pass to Queer Nation, but you've got to enter today.
www.ssonet.com.au
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 12:19:15

there will be no 'jojo femme trance nightmare comedown' for me and my friends this year. it's time to recovery at home in style (not the club but they place where you live) the music and company should be fabuous
deep - Thu 10 Jun 2004 13:11:33

yes Barbera Tucker is in town, she is doing a free live show with Kristine W @ the columbian tonight @ 6pm, then doing sweatfest on sunday.
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 13:56:03

For a different ecovery FFOZ style at HQ Sunday evening
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 13:57:45

"Any updates on DJ lineup and their set times for Colombian's recovery on Monday 14th?"

Party Time - Wed 9 Jun 2004 21:44:06

I think you'll be hearing "Dance This Mess Around" - B52s

:-)
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 14:15:11

Hey folks.....just got word that a certain female artist is performing a secret show @ 6pm @ The Columbian(No prizes for guessing who it is). Dont Miss it......especially if you aren't going to BQN on Sat. Nite.
I Told U So!! - Thu 10 Jun 2004 14:28:50

Barbara Tucker is representing C&C Music Factory at the 1990 Cash in show.
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 11:15:44

Lolololololol Bwaaaaah haha haha! ROFLMAO etc. etc.

Exactly! Besides, if anyone needs extra stimulation on Sunday the lovely Ryan Murphy will be making the Shift even more special than it already is. And don't forget Indulgence... Yum!

No need for nassssty cash-in showses. (although if Jimmy Cauty had been coming - I'da bin there!)
Trance Trance Trance - Thu 10 Jun 2004 16:01:28

WOOO for the w'end getting closer
the city has a hum about it now
tomorrow that hum will turn into a buzz
then saturday from a buzz to a scream
sunday a grunt
monday a snore

*hint* cry little sister
its a Big Gay Christmas all over again - Thu 10 Jun 2004 18:10:40

Monkey House : I luv B Tucker too, shame i am at work. (no Colombian tonight, no BQN for me :o( ) Her "I get lifted" & "Beautiful people" are unforgetable !!!
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 20:07:50

hey everyone ,we are a group of guys travelling from interstate to go to BQN just wondering if it is cool to wear leather to this party.......please advise........thanks in advance.
LEATHER TRAVELLERS - Thu 10 Jun 2004 20:12:27

Yeah we were wondering too if there is going to be a leather presence at BQN on Saturday night.Is there ??
Leather in the house - Thu 10 Jun 2004 20:14:55

LEATHER TRAVELLERS - Thu 10 Jun 2004 20:12:27

It's not a leather party but there are no hard and fast rules, just go in what you guys are comfortable in and you'll definitely have fun. Make a statement I say!!! It's all about being different.
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 20:22:24

Yes, the long weekend is approaching and it's going to fly. So enjoy every second of it cause I can feel Tuesday coming on!! Oh...I suddenly feel ill!! Maybe a sicky on Tuesday?
Over excited - Thu 10 Jun 2004 20:30:51

I know a few people who will be leathered up for BQN ;-)
- Thu 10 Jun 2004 20:58:14

Favourite moment at Columbian tonight? Barbara Tucker looking at Alex Taylor and saying "Honey if I wasn't working, I'd be dancing!" Can that women sing! Kristine W was pretty darn good too! Can't wait for the weekend!
GT - Thu 10 Jun 2004 21:47:32

Kristine W made a special appearance at The Columbian tonight where she sang her newest hit Save My Soul. The preview for Big Queer Nation on Saturday and Sweatfest on Sunday also featured Barbra Tucker Everybody Dance Now. Big Queer Nation is selling well with lots of money already earned for ACON. Tickets are still available from Ticketek and Home. http://www.bigqueernation.com

Only 2 sleeps to go!
Panther - Thu 10 Jun 2004 22:09:09

I'd like to play devils advocate here.

I'm not trying to run down Big Queer Nation , just offering a different viewpoint for discussion.

You and I and most readers of this site all know that Big Queer Nation is a partial fundraiser for ACON and that ACON is getting $5 donated for every ticket sold. This fact was advertised on here by David Wilkins a week or so back.

What slighty gets on my nerves is the fact that all of the advertising on this event by Home is quoted as saying

"A FUND RAISER FOR ACON"

To the uneducated this may give impression that ALL PROFITS from this event go to ACON and not just a set amount per ticket. The uneducated would never know that any profit above and beyond $5 per ticket is actually going into the coffers of the owners of Home Nightclub.

To my way of thinking the advertising of this event is and has been slightly misleading and slightly deceptive from day 1

I would have felt it would have been more appropriate for the advertising to state that "partial" profits raised go to ACON rather than giving the false impression to some that the event was an exclusive fund raiser for ACON.

I know I'm splitting straws here, but a mate of mine who isnt much of a scene person and not a pinkboarder was completely under the impression that ALL profit from BQN was going to ACON. He was shocked when I corrected him.

Maybe a bit more care to detail in the advertising next year is in order ???

I'm very much looking forward to Saturday night and I ask everybody who hasnt got a ticket yet to support this event. Every single $5 to ACON counts !!
Harrow - Thu 10 Jun 2004 23:47:54
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1 day to Big Queer Nation!
1 day to Big Queer Nation!
1 day to Big Queer Nation!
1 day to Big Queer Nation!
1 day to Big Queer Nation!
1 day to Big Queer Nation!

Yes sisters and brothers, that is tomorrow night.
Countdown Queer - Fri 11 Jun 2004 08:28:05

leather kids - just wear it - do you need persmission to be you?

have a ball
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 10:34:23

The risk to organise the party at that scale is enormous. Firstly you need to have lots of capital or some kind of guarantee to be able to lease those spaces, insurance , lighting , loud speaker,Performer and DJ from overseas,ect...and of course no one would like to make a loss when it start going. At the moment 5$ per ticket goes to ACON is a promising regardless BQN make a profit or a loss. The rest depends on how many people are attending. it's not like Home night club when you just switch the lights on then party can begin at anytime.
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 10:42:42

I can't believe some of you people.

Do you realise how much it costs to pruduce an event like this. Venue hire, security, advertising, lighting, sound & not to mention artists fees.

I think the people from Home have done a great job & a service to the community by accepting the gamble of being able to cover their costs.

Remember, $5 goes to ACON per ticket regardless of whether Home sell enough tickets to finance the party, or not.

I know ACON will be very pleased to be receiving the much needed dollars for their cause.

I, for one, thank the good people at Home.

Now let's PARTY!!!
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 11:41:22

Harrow - Thu 10 Jun 2004 23:47:54

Thanks you for making that point so clearly (about the actual profit share to ACON).

Given the way it has been promoted here and in the press, it is definately misleading regarding the private profit that will be made.

Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong with any promotor getting out there, taking the risks, and making money, giving us a good time in return and a place to party in queerness, the advertising should not infer that it's a big charity event - it clearly is not.

Given only $5 per ticket goes to ACON, which will no doubt be very well appreciated, does all the volunteer hours and time being put in by ACON's fundraising team justify the actual income to be received?

It's not a question I want to answer but certainly one that people supposedly supporting a major charity event should be aware of.

No matter which way you look at it, it is an event that is being put on by queer friendly promotors (Home nightclub owners) and therefore a party none-the-less when nothing else large is on.

I, personally, hope everyone makes money and the event is everything it's been trumped up to be and the Queens Birthday Weekend gets revived as a big party weekend.
Noisy Gypsy - Fri 11 Jun 2004 11:48:00

******BIG QUEER NATION RECOVERY******

MANDY ROLLINS (BQN)

CHIP (BQN)

SCOTT PULLEN (BQN)

RENAE STANTON (BANK/COLOMBIAN)

PETER FAM (SHIFT/MANACLE/COLOMBIAN)

$5 Vodkas * $5 Coronas * 1/2 price Long Island Iced Teas
ALL DAY LONG.

Out of towners will LOVE the fantastic view of Sydney

$5 B4 5PM / $10 AFTER

SUNDAY 13TH JUNE
2PM - 11PM

EAST VILLAGE ROOFTOP
234 Palmer St, Darlinghurst
(2 mins from Taylor Square)
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 11:52:00

I completely agree with you Harrow. Congrats to the organisers for donating any money to ACON. However, it is misleading and I know many people who have thought the same thing - that ALL profits would be going to ACON. There's nothing wrong with what they're doing but they should be upfront about it, that's all. They are being very kind but at the same time, they need the association with ACON too - it's an 'I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine' situation.
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 12:00:13

Harrow - Get a life and some sense of reality. If ACON can make $30,000-40,000 out of this party - and very importantly *risk-free* to them - who cares how it's advertised??? Don't like the deal? Don't go. What have you got against ACON getting some cash? Any cash? For ACON to take the financial risk of organising such an event is obviously untenable any more, given insurance and other costs, etc, or they would be doing it themselves and all *profits* (or, indeed, losses) would be theirs. I think "been there, done that" is an expression that comes to mind. But how much profit do you think is in these events? Potentially some, but not a lot. And the risks are so borderline as to make it a very marginal business decision. Home are to be congratulated for having a go. If you want to donate more to ACON, hey, feel free. They will really appreciate the money, free of government controls on how it's used - just like they will appreciate the money Home hands over aftr BQN - however much it is but at a guaranteed amount per ticket, one presumes.

Jeezus some people are just so uncharitable and living in lala land when it comes to the financial realities out there for event organisers and community organisations.

Maybe you could volunteer to help organise an event or serve on the board or management committee of a community organisation for a while and learn for yourself how hard things are out there. This is free money for ACON and all power to them for taking the opportunity.

What a downer the day before the party.

Back to the music - doof doof doof doof!
Angry Trance Trance Trance - Fri 11 Jun 2004 12:22:14

I'm serious - where can I get BQN tickets?
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 12:36:16

the new peace division track is really monotonous
high brow cow - Fri 11 Jun 2004 12:37:52

For something different before all the weekend's parties, I decided to go out last night and see an amazing show at the Opera House... if you are into watching a sexy man sweat, and play with increasingly bigger sticks as he works himself into a frenzy, check out Ben Walsh in FIRST SOUND.

It's only on tonight and Saturday night, and it's not too expensive at $25. He is an absolutely amazing performer (vibrant, energetic and obviously into what he's doing), and the percussion ain't bad either... he even imitates the sound of nightclub music, quite accurately too.

As the show progresses, he gets sweatier and sweatier from the energy it requires... and did I mention the muscles in his arms?

http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/sections/whats_on/boxoffice/event_details.asp?EventID=1040&sm=1&ss=1
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 14:15:14

Now let's PARTY!!!
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 11:41:22

I couldnt agree with you more

To those who thought ALL profit would go to ACON- r u really serious-
Do you expect all the staff , international DJ'S ,Fox studios etc etc should not be paid
I was never mislead by the advertising and i think five bucks per ticket is quite generous
good onya Home
Ready to Rumble - Fri 11 Jun 2004 14:18:27

"You and I and most readers of this site all know that Big Queer Nation is a partial fundraiser for ACON and that ACON is getting $5 donated for every ticket sold. This fact was advertised on here by David Wilkins a week or so back.

What slighty gets on my nerves is the fact that all of the advertising on this event by Home is quoted as saying
"A FUND RAISER FOR ACON
To the uneducated this may give impression that ALL PROFITS from this event go to ACON and not just a set amount per ticket. The uneducated would never know that any profit above and beyond $5 per ticket is actually going into the coffers of the owners of Home Nightclub."

Really? Jeez! Just as well you and I aren't 'uneducated' then darl :)

For what it's worth, the discussion on Pinkboard has talked about "profit share" and "proportion" from day one - at least in my recollection. I don't recall any claim being made that all profit would go to ACON. That's probably because everyone - regardless of their education - would probably accept that a business like Home would need to make a profit in order to survive.

But at $5 a ticket, ACON stands to pick up a revenue boost of up to $40,000 (at presumed sellout capacity) and - even better - absorbs none of the risk and hardly any of the overhead costs. It's the latter than killed Hand-in-Hand. This way it's Home - not ACON - that picks up those costs. Making a return on their huge investment isn't an unfair expectation on the part of Home, particularly when they're absorbing all the risk and making a massive riskfree donation to gay and lesbian health promotion services.
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 14:57:55

If BQN only sell 4000 tickets then no profit at all goes to ACON (that was when Pride made a lost last new year when they sold only 3000 tickets).So when they promise 5$ per ticket at least ACON get 20000$ first tax free, the rest will be tax negative gearing for Home night club. I don't think they will lose any money anyway.But I heard more than 5000 tickets have been sold.
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 15:59:29
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Peace Division are so 2001.
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 16:00:16

To those who thought ALL profit would go to ACON- r u really serious-
Do you expect all the staff , international DJ'S ,Fox studios etc etc should not be paid
Ready to Rumble - Fri 11 Jun 2004 14:18:27

Umm... there's a difference between REVENUE and PROFIT!!! Of course all staff, DJ's, Fox etc would be paid. Profit is what's left over after all the expenses have been subtracted from the revenue.
Accounting 101 - Fri 11 Jun 2004 16:00:58

Everybody just shut up and dance!
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 17:06:16

Don't most fundraising endeavours that hand over all the profits generally state something along the lines of "all proceeds to ... "? An event can still be "a fundraiser" without 100% of profit/loss being passed along.
A Capful Of Nouse - Fri 11 Jun 2004 18:38:25

Harrow and Noisy Gypsy - its says fundraiser. Does not say all profits to go to...............as I have seen in the past and my impression is the x% would be going to ACON, not the whole lot.
I'm glad there is a party on the long weekend again - a big dance party that is.

Thank you promoters of BQN for taking the chance on this.
Bring it on ................. - Fri 11 Jun 2004 19:59:42

Hey Evil Twin/Girlf , Ms Golightly, Paul Diamondo, Trance Trance Trance and any other regulars interested -

midnight in front of the bar that is inside the Hordern dance area , Driver Ave side ie you walk into the Hordern and go thru the left side doors.

I'll buy you that drink - I'll recognise Evil Twin and girlf, trust Ms Golightly will have the triple pearl chocker on ? and other regulars will just have to guess its us ?
I'll be there - Fri 11 Jun 2004 20:04:37

any ideas on numbers for Big Queer Nation?
Can't wait!! - Fri 11 Jun 2004 20:56:27

Stop complaining! Just go out there, shake that bootie and have fun! BQN is a happy event, party I say!!
music hungry - Fri 11 Jun 2004 21:16:55

With the exception of Noisy Gypsy and the poster at 12:00:13 today did any of you actually CAREFULLY read my posting. I really dont think you did.

My comment is stating that in the print media advertsing of this event that Home Nightclub give off this assumption that all profits go to ACON.

My suggestion is that for future events if its only going to be a part donation as is the case here that the advertiser has a responsibilty to state that fact in his or her advertising.

I think its terrific what "Home" have done in resurrecting a mid winter dance party however I think their advertising on this occassion was a little mischievous and clearly misleading.

This is CONSTRUCTIVE critisism boys and girls. Dont run me down for offering my opinion. I still support the event.

Lets also not forget that if this party sells well which to all accounts it will that for every $5 ACON gets that Home Club will probably pocket anywhere from $15-25 per ticket. (This figure is based on a commonly held fact that big dance parties that sell well have a 75-25 ratio with 75% being costs and 25% being profit).

As I stated before, the poster gives off an impression that this is SOLELY a fund raiser for ACON. I just wonder how many people bought tickets not realizing that fact wasnt the case at all ??

I look forward to seeing you all on the dancefloor tomorrow night
Harrow - Fri 11 Jun 2004 21:57:30

Can't wait!! - Fri 11 Jun 2004 20:56:27
unsure if it means anything but the tickets i grabbed from ticketek this arvo were 6150-6
- Fri 11 Jun 2004 23:04:57

harrow just becasue someones opion differs from yours doesnt mean they havent read what you scribed. they just dont agree - like me. its pretty basic
- Sat 12 Jun 2004 08:53:44

Harrow - Fri 11 Jun 2004 21:57:30

Don't be deterred Harrow, there are readers of this wall who understand and appreciate your constructive criticism.

Harrow made a valid point. I wish people could deal with it in a mature way for a change.

That said, not long to go now.... :-)
See u in the Horden! - Sat 12 Jun 2004 10:02:39

Good morning my fellow posters. Aaaaahh! What a lovely feeling knowing that the biggest party in town is on tonight!!
- Sat 12 Jun 2004 10:27:38

Harrow,

Generally with a large party there is a breakeven point. In my experience in recent years this can be anywhere from 50% to 90% of the tickets for sale. If less than this is sold then the party makes a loss. If more is sold then it starts making money. This is the really big risk with putting on such a party. Until the night of the party you don't know how many tickets have been sold. All you can do is breathe a sigh of releif once the break-even point is reached.

Also, the ticketing company holds all the funds until after the party. That means you need cash up front to pay suppliers, so you need lots of cash behind you.
See you tonight on the dance floor! - Sat 12 Jun 2004 10:49:26

Big Queer Nation is tonight!!!!
Big Queer Nation is tonight!!!!
Big Queer Nation is tonight!!!!
Big Queer Nation is tonight!!!!
Big Queer Nation is tonight!!!!
Big Queer Nation is tonight!!!!

I just can't wait .....
Countdown Queer - Sat 12 Jun 2004 10:52:26

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese pleese pleese pleese pleese pleese pleese pleese pleese...

SOMEBODY (Luke? Neal?) play BUTRNED WITH DESIRE tonight ???????????

I shall make *special* love to you (in my mind haha) if you do!

Yah!
Trance Trance Trance - doof doof doof doof - Sat 12 Jun 2004 10:59:59

Party Party Party
I love a party weekend!

did you all see the Kristine W clip from the other night?
It was in the BQN newsletter from Home

http://64.4.26.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=EN&lah=40ff4bc5d85f40e7bd2137e3cf6078e0&lat=1087008148&hm___action=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eviostream%2ecom%2fhomesydney%2fbqn%2f
Bgrrl - Sat 12 Jun 2004 12:45:56

LOVE to all the DJ's playing in and around town this long weekend. On way to get BQN ticket to start with..

see ya'll on the dancefloor

dance & smile
deep cover - Sat 12 Jun 2004 12:59:45

the queens in the gaydar chat room said they tried to get tickets today but it's sold out. true ?
- Sat 12 Jun 2004 13:15:31

Harrow - I did read your posting - the key word is
"assumption" on your part ie you are assuming. I did not assume this.
As someone else pointed out there are differences of opinion.

Just dont want any negativity ! for a change ! I for one appreciate them putting on a big dance party, cant wait for the Hordern.
Enjoy the night everyone xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx T - Sat 12 Jun 2004 16:25:15

1. Funky outfit - check
2. Dancing shoes - check
5. BQN ticket - check
Did I forget anything else?
- Sat 12 Jun 2004 17:00:48

Did I forget anything else?
- Sat 12 Jun 2004 17:00:48

What about Item 3 & 4 ?
I cant count - Sat 12 Jun 2004 17:37:06

I can.
Countdown Queer - Sat 12 Jun 2004 18:58:03

I am fairly sure tickets have not yet sold out. You should be able to buy tickets from Ticketek at the door. I do not know if you can still get them over the Internet.
Panther - Sat 12 Jun 2004 19:02:11

I cant count - Sat 12 Jun 2004 17:37:06

Ooops..in my excitement, I lost all ability to count. At least I can still spell.
- Sat 12 Jun 2004 19:12:26

Sorry to dissapoint you trance trance trance but with our sets limited to a 'tear-hair-out-in-frustration-trying-to-program-it' 60 mins each, Armin hasn't made the cut in either of our sets. I think Alex is playing a few trance trax though so hang round till then and you never know your luck! Hope everyone has a great night!!
www.lukeleal.com - Sat 12 Jun 2004 19:30:02

No Armin? *Daniel Cries*
virgindaniel - Sat 12 Jun 2004 20:23:35

10 minutes to Big Queer Nation. FAB !!
Looking 4ward to R*e*T*r*O in City Live - Sat 12 Jun 2004 21:55:15

Just home from BQN!!! Caught JK's opening set and it was a ripper :)

Ran to Stage 11 to catch the tail end of JS and Courtney Act. Another great set buy Justina and the show by Courntey was a huge revelation! Totally sensational and one of the highlights of the night. I'll be picking glitter out of my fur for weeks to come as will all of my bear friends. LOL

Ran back to the Horden to catch the end of Luke and Neal, sounded like a brilliant set too.

Kristine W was cool and Mr Calderone was a lot of fun too.

Wanted to stay for more of Pete McNamara and Alex Taylor but my poor bear legs had given up by about the 4th track in.

Sleeping all day and hopefully be recovered in time to dropo into the Shift retro tonight :)

Overall a really fun night of great music,good friends and talented local DJ's who are equal to any in the world.
Shanobear - Sun 13 Jun 2004 07:26:46

what a ******* success. big congrats to all who matter
- its all a bur still - Sun 13 Jun 2004 09:09:45

We just woke up after a VERY big Queernation!
thanks to the organisers for a huge night...
G&J - Sun 13 Jun 2004 14:24:11

stick chip in a bigger room. the queues-of-birthday-queens made access prohibitive.

will now seek out the Smooch crowd for more chip
'es a busy boy - Sun 13 Jun 2004 17:28:23

Well... a very big night.

Jake was fun. Lukey and Neal were fantastic. Did a quick rushed trip to see Courtney Act. Good show but I don't understand why she didn't do Rub Me Wrong? Never would have been a better opportunity. Rushed back to revel in Luke and Neal until it was all over too soon.

I did briefly go looking for a triple pearl choker a little while after 12 but must have missed anyone who was at the meet. Sorry. Had to get back to Luke&Neal.

Found Victor Calderone's trax way too slow and chunky. After about three or four numbers I sat out the rest of the set. Didn't intend to but I was hungry so went for some food and when I finished eating sitting in the stands I just couldn't get into the Calderone set. Watched the lights mainly. Not a great deal happeing with the lasers, I thought. They never realy came into their own. I liked the strong color washes from the scanning spots, though. Very striking colors.

Hit the floor again when Alex Taylor came on but drifted off to the dome just after 6 and rode the night out chatting to a friend and dancing to Kate Monroe. She played a fabulous set.

Walked up to the Oxford for a drinkie or two. Absolutely stunning bright sunny morning like only Sydney can do in Winter. Magic.

No Armin anywhere... ;-( Haha. Off to the Shift for drinkies then Indulgence in a while. Time to break out the harness. Don't think I'll do Pollies tonight, though.

Mmmm Harness!
Trance Trance Trance - Sun 13 Jun 2004 18:53:47

What is that song where they mix Kathy Brown's Turn me out with Gat Decor's Passion?

JT
- Sun 13 Jun 2004 20:55:10

What was the Dome like? Which DJ/s rocked?
- Sun 13 Jun 2004 21:00:17

"What is that song where they mix Kathy Brown's Turn me out with Gat Decor's Passion? "

Total sacrilege! Hahahahaha

Sorry, actually I think it�s a bootleg that�s floating around. I'm sure I've heard the Chipster play it, ask him. It�s not hard to d.i.y. with a couple of decks � That's inspired me to maybe drag out the old Steve Carley/DMC classic overlay �Pamela�s Passion� � Pamela Fernadez's "Kickin In The Beat" over Gat D�cor � tres bein!
www.lukeleal.com - Sun 13 Jun 2004 21:11:02

Neal Crawford aka #49, good to see a DJ enjoying himself so much. Was at Raw Hide yesterday and danced for the most part of your set in front of the DJ box. Thanks.
- Mon 14 Jun 2004 10:33:50

chipper you polished off my weekend with an absolute pearler set at indulgence...brilliant!
sonny - Mon 14 Jun 2004 10:53:53

My review of Big Queer Nation.

Not having ever been to any of the regular QN events at Home I wasn��t quite sure what to expect. But after considerable thought on this issue my gut feeling was telling me that this event would probably have no comparison to normal QN parties simply because of the sheer size of the 3 halls at Fox Studios.

I arrived at about 11.15 and got totally thrown by the fact that the entrance to the party was not in Driver avenue as is the case with Mardi Gras events. Had no idea what was going on but I saw a stream of people walking in a certain direction so like sheep do I joined in the procession and found my way to the the street behind the complex where the car park is to find the entrance there.

The first thing that struck me was the fact that no passouts were allowed. I have no opinion on this topic although I did hear a lot of people as we waiting to get through the entrance gate having a moan about this fact. Why no passouts ? Maybe somebody would like to explain that because it was rather out of the normal.

At the entrance got greeted with a metal detector scan and then also a body patdown. Rather disconcerting if you ask me but I suppose the freeks who use ��G�� have brought this practice upon the whole community �V but that��s another debate.

Headed into the Hordern to find that the venue was about 75% full which to me was surprising given the party was only 75 minutes old. Went to the spot on the dance floor where I had arranged to meet my friends gave Jake Kilby a wave but couldn��t find them at all. Given that I was still wearing a jacket (it was f-cking freezing outside) I decided to make my way over to the cloakroom which was located in the Dome. When there I got greeted with a queue that was about 20 people deep and about 20 people across. Bloody hell !!!!

The cloak room was positioned in the room on the far side of the Dome where a bar is normally placed for Mardi Gras events. I can tell you standing in a crowded room with ALL of the lights on when party treats are kicking in is a rather disconcerting feeling. I suppose theres not much that could be done about the queues cause the cloak check had at least a dozen people working it. My lesson learnt is next time I attend a winter party I will just have to leave the jacket at home and suffer the cold on my way to and from the party ��

The fact that I had spent so much time in the cloak check effectively meant I had missed Jake Kilbys set which I was most annoyed about. Never mind , that meant it was time to explore and see if I could actually find my friends.

Next stop was city live. Walked in to find the venue really full and Justin Scott playing his normal mix up of the sort of music that I relate to. Had a bit of a boogie for a few songs and noticed Justin played a few tracks that he had also played at Mardi Gras, never mind they went off a treat. What struck me about the set up of City Live was the positioning of the DJ box. Unlike at Mardi Gras where we were shunted to one of the side alcoves here at BQN the DJ was on the stage front and centre and flanked on both sides by these enormous video screens. Wow , what a concept.

As I still hadn��t found my friends I thought I��d head back to the Hordern to have a quick listen to Luke and Neal playing back to back. Whilst not at all a fan of trance music I actually found myself liking a couple of tunes. The mix of the old Donna Summer classic ��I Feel Love�� was extroadinary.I later found out when I bumped into Luke that it wasnt Donna Summer but a cover version. It certainly fooled me, cause in my mind it sounded exactly like Donna)�V Thank you Luke, that song was one of the highlights of my night :)

Next stop was City Live for Coutney Acts show at 1am. Great show !!!! She really knows how to wind up a crowd.

From there I kept moving from hall to hall to try and catch a listen to as many DJ��s I could. By 2am the so called drawcard of the party was playing in the Hordern (Victor Calderone). Listened to him for about an hour trying to get into it but I��m sorry but that sort of music (and I use the term music lightly) just doesn��t relate to an Australian crowd. It might be all the rage on the American party circuit but all I could see were people everywhere just bobbing up and down totally expressionless just hoping something with a bit of kaboom would come on. This just proves my belief that most overseas DJ��s who come to this country are not in touch with what Sydney party people want to hear. Over the last 5 to 6 years weve been subjected to a string of American DJ's who have totally got it wrong (remember Barry Thunderpuss Harris at Sleaze 2000). Why do we need to import expensive overseas DJ��s to play inappropriate music at our parties when we have an abundance of local DJ��s who KNOW how to wind up a Sydney crowd. I��m sorry Victor, its nothing personal but if you come to our country you need to play music that people from this country can relate to. Future dance parties should in my opinion stop wasting money on expensive overseas DJ��s and allocate those savings into a better payrate for the real heroes - The LOCAL DJ��s.

Roamed around from hall to hall bumping into lots of friends , had a chat with the charming Wayne G who was down here to play at Arq on Sunday night and promised him I��d come to Arq to hear him play. Really sorry Wayne, when crunchtime came along on Sunday night these old bones just couldn��t get out of bed to do a second night in a row.

As 5.30 approached I made a beeline for City Live to listen to two of my best friends Sean Manley & Greg Boladian play back to back. Needless to say their music selection was top notch. Loads of great memories and the selection to play the early 80��s track ��The Look Of Love�� by ABC was inspirational. Other highlights were the new remix of ��In The Evening�� , Whitneys ��How will I know�� and a whole heaps of others. The place was going mental for just about every song played which to me just re-inforces the huge demand and popularity of a space that plays familiar tunes from the past. Finally I think this concept has now found a home on the Sydney dance party scene.

Thank you Sean & Greg , you were both outstanding (but to be honest Ive come to expect that from two highly skilled DJ��s)

My only regret about Sean & Greg being so brilliant was that I missed the opportunity to hear Alex Taylor play but I know there will be other times for that.

I decided to call it quits at 7.30. The mind was willing me to stay to the finish but the body was saying no. Walked back into Dome , collected my jacket , wandered past and gave Kate Munroe who was playing at the time a big wave. Got an even bigger wave back which is so like her.As usual she was bouncing around like a lunatic grinning from ear to ear. Thats why I rate her head and shoulders above any other female DJ I know�K. Fabbbbbbbbbbbulous !!!!

Finally I��d like to thank the organizers of BQN for such a wonderful night. It was obvious to me that a lot of effort went into this event. I��m very pleased it was a success and I am sure Sydney now has its winter dance party back on the social calander for years to come. To David Wilkins and all the ACON volunteers thank you as well. Its truly amazing how much work these people do for no financial reward. Give them all a medal I say.

And lastly thank you to the crowd for supporting this event. The fact that ACON will receive a princely donation makes the whole exercise so worthwhile.

And that my friends is my review. End of rant.
Stephen Blomfield - Mon 14 Jun 2004 12:41:55

110 Days to Sleaze Ball 2004 !!!

110 Days to Sleaze Ball 2004 !!!
countdownboi - Mon 14 Jun 2004 13:20:59

yeah stephen bloomfield, maybe they should have booked you to play instead of Victor ? I totally disagree with you. that man was on fire & the main reason why me & so many of my friends went to the party
Chiclet - Mon 14 Jun 2004 13:28:21

BQN was just OK for me. I had fun due to the old and new friends I met... but as an event itself, it was nothing special, although not too bad either.

The main thing that let me down (although I honestly had low expectations) was the MUSIC. If music is supposed to be the answer, then BQN got it wrong. I am mainly talking about the Hordern here. I agree with Stephen Blomfield - why do we keep importing so called great DJ's from overseas when our local boys and girls have always been known to do a great job. Victor played a boring, monotonous set which had no character to it... he did not take the crowd on a journey, he just played a bunch of doof-doof tunes for 3 hours. I spoke to very few people who actually enjoyed it. I would have rather saved $5, or even 50 cents, to have a local DJ instead... heck give the money he got paid to come all the way here for 3 hours and give that to ACON!

Luke & Neal did well... but I can't help but feel they could've done a lot better if they had a decent amount of time to actually play some tunes... 1 hour each, and so early on in the party, was not enough. I loved watching Neal hype up the crowd and get so into the music. Alex & Pete did a pretty good job too. I really feel these short sets, and b2b no less, are a waste of the talented DJ's and more is not better.

The theming/staging of the event was nothing special - pretty unimaginiative and standard.

Kristine W is another case for the local vs overseas argument. She did a perfectly acceptable job (and top marks for hyping up the crowd) but she is a C grade brand name (at best - has anybody actually heard a song of hers outside a gay club?) and we could have saved her the effort by getting an Aussie singer to do the job.

Why the obsession with international DJ's and performers... in the past 5 years, very very few have made the grade and been worth the effort (Deborah Cox the only one I can think of right now). I don't know ANYBODY who thought 'wow, Victor Calderone is DJ'ing... I must go to that party'... or 'Kristine W is performing, gotta be at BQN!'... so what's the point!?
TJ - Mon 14 Jun 2004 15:03:52

We had a fun BQN. Arrived about 11.40pm and did the big coat check line through the dome. The portable floor in there felt odd underfoot. I don't know what it would have been like to dance on, as it was that interlocking plastic mat stuff. We danced mainly in the Hordern and a bit in city live. Headed straight back to the Hordern to meet up with people at the designated spot. Waited until 12.15 but no one popped up, and we got roused on by security for smoking in the hall. So started dancing to Luke and Neal which really started my party. Found a good spot under one of the mirror balls for about an hour, but started to get knocked around a bit and needed a sit down. The lights were great as I've always liked about QN.

After a rest we headed to city live to catch Richard Weiss and Shigeki who both seemed to be having a lovely time. I distinctly remember hearing "Love is in the air" while "freshening up" in the upstairs ladies loo. The right hand side of top floor was closed off as a member's lounge, but the girlfriend remembered the back stairs near the stage, and we did look downs in the not crowded left hand bar. We had lovely chats with Noisy Gypsy (wave!) and Justin (hugs!).

Back to the Hordone then for Calderone. After a couple of tunes we went "huh? where is this going?" but thought that maybe he was using his longer set to build up to something special (I cut him some slack, being a non local). So we got social with friends in the bleachers and wandered. I needed a bit of walking around at one point so revisted the dome to see if anything was special there. The crowd in there looked, I dunno, a bit tired? so back to Hordern for Kristine W's second show which was great. Nice dancers. Then when Alex Taylor came on we *really* needed to dance a lot more on the side and then in front of the DJ box (more waving!). That was fabbo, but I got worn out and tired all of a sudden and it was time to go. Coat check misplaced our bag for about half an hour, but found it eventually.

Loved the tunnels. Loved the bleachers(specially at the end facing the DJ, where the lights became somthing special) and the dance floor in the Hordern. Helpful and friendly ACON rovers as always. A great party and happy to see a winter one go so well with lots of people having fun.
Evil Twin - Mon 14 Jun 2004 15:14:11

Why oh why do organisers insist on overseas DJ's for our parties. Victor Calderone had obviously made no effort to find out what music a Sydney crowd gets off to, during such a key set 2-5. There are so many great DJ's in Sydney and thankfully the rest of them made up for him on Saturday by making it a fantastic night. Please can future party organisers insist on DJ's who are MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Gareth - Mon 14 Jun 2004 15:25:57

Regarding the music at BQN, I agree that it wasn't the best I've heard at a big party. I also agree with the comments about Victor Calderone's set not being quite right for the 2-5am time slot (tribal after a trance set is a bit of a let down - maybe he should have played before Luke/Neal?). However, I think it's a mistake to say that all overseas DJs don't know how to get a party going. Some of the best nights I've had out have been when I've heard a good imported DJ (mostly at STRAIGHT parties incidentally). Maybe our party promoters need to do a little more research to make sure they select an appropriate DJ rather than expecting a foreign DJ to completely change his/her usual style just to suit us? Eg. Matt Darey (who has played to a packed dancefloor a couple of times at Arq) would have been a good choice. But that's just my opinion....
- Mon 14 Jun 2004 15:45:52

Perhaps I was being harsh by saying all overseas DJ's. Was at ARQ last night and Wayne G was damn good!!! The point im trying to get across to the organisers is dont PRESUME just coz they are big overseas, that they will fit in here. I feel our community deserves the best DJ's possible for our big events, and if that means a "no risk" approach and sticking to our local talent so be it.
Gareth - Mon 14 Jun 2004 16:19:57

ARQ went off on sunday night.Wayne G played great set there and shauna Jennsen is a star. I heard Dream only had about 150 people at 1am. At 6am ARQ was still pack of people pumping to high energy house.Great night at ARQ better than BQN.If ARQ can revive itself that way . ARQ will be resurrected once again..
- Mon 14 Jun 2004 16:41:13

Chiclet - Mon 14 Jun 2004 13:28:21

Wow, such vinegar & lemons opening up with a comment like that. Maybe it might have been more prudent to just say you didnt agree with me and leave it at that rather than starting your post with a personal insult.

And I see you couldnt even spell my name right when it written down in front of you in my original post. Next time try typing my surname with one O instead of two.

And I didnt exactly see you taking the time out to spend an hour writing down your memoirs of the night.

And for the record I dismiss your posting entirely given the fact that my comments have been supported by the next four post after your huge two line effort.

Pinkboards been going along quite nicely lately until you decided to stick the knife in.

Classy, real classy.
Stephen Blomfield - Mon 14 Jun 2004 17:29:30

I dont go to a party because there are international acts. The only decent one ive heard was Lisa German in the hordern at MG '04.... god she rocked! But thats it. The best really are the locals.

BQN in short:

*Long cloak room wait! (40 Minutes each way)
*Loved the retro stuff in Stage 11!
*Fantastic to see the tunnels back.
*Good courtney show, will be forever picking out, vacuuming, washing GLITTER out everywhere!
*Christine W a great performer
*Victor Calderone kept me out of the hordern from 12 - 5
*8/10
***Lets go sleaze ball!***
Adam - Mon 14 Jun 2004 17:45:45

Did anyone see those 2 guys in leatherchaps and caps,one older one younger at BQN they were in the Horden most of the night.

Don't see them out very often,last time was at Mardi Gras this year, are they from Sydney?

I think they are very sexy if anyone reads this and knows who they are, tell them they have a very keen admirer out there.

Watching there sexy butts while dancing made my BQN !!!

Oh and so did the music and the lighting and the entire set up,well done team !
HEAVEN 2 BE - Mon 14 Jun 2004 18:18:50

Well done to the team at the Shift for Indulgence last night. Had a fantastic time from start till finish. The light show was spectacular and the music thumping all night long. All the staff were friendly and the DJ's put on one heck of a show.

After dancing all night at BQN I didn't think I'd be able to dance as much as I did at Indulgence but my partner and I had a great time.

As for the BQN overseas DJ debate, I think Mr Calderone was good even though tribal is not really my cup of tea. Having said that, I would have prefered to have longer sets for the local guys. As I stated in a previous post, our local DJ's are world class.

In response to the comment by Chiclet,having heard Mr Blomfield raise the roof at Mardi Gras, BQN could have done a lot worse than to have him in the line up somewhere.

I see no problems having a local DJ being the highlight of an event like as this and being promoted as such. It seems the advertising for BQN concentrated only on Kristine W and Mr Calderone while mentioning the local talent almost as an afterthought and every single one of our local stars deserved better.
Shanobear - Mon 14 Jun 2004 19:03:24

Agree with most of the comments about BQN - why bother with OS DJs? Isn't it great that a big party has been resurrected for Queen's Birthday - luved the heated tunnels, the friendly crowd, the fact that many people made an effort with their costumes (Hand in Hand always had a costume "theme" - great to see a few boys in devils horns... very HinH!) lovely friendly lesbians and so many cute boys ... role on Sleaze, congratulations BQN, and great that ACON gets some cash!
Dave
Dave - Mon 14 Jun 2004 21:12:48

Every continent has there own taste of music to dance to.Our local DJs are great but we can hear them every week at local clubs. why not try something difference for a change every now and then.
- Mon 14 Jun 2004 21:44:45

If producers and DJs spent their whole lives pandering to the tastes of Australians, music would never have progressed and we'd still be listening to crap from half way through last century.

I agree that Victor Calderone's style might not be for everyone, but why should he have to research popular taste? He was invited here to play HIS unique style of music. Not to play what we hear out every other weekend.

To expect him to conform would be like inviting Marilyn Manson to perform at a party just because he looked like a drag queen, and then ask him to entertain us with our favourite Kylie and Cher classics!

Keep bringing out the overseas DJs out to broaden our tastes. Just make sure every other DJ on the night has plenty of classics to keep the whingers happy.
21st Cetury dance boy - Mon 14 Jun 2004 22:21:38

TJ you are such a contradiction.

One minute you bag out Victor Calderone for not playing gay handbag, and the next you accuse Kristine W of being a C grade performer because she represents the music played in gay club culture!
Grade C for Contradiction - Mon 14 Jun 2004 22:46:00

"I agree that Victor Calderone's style might not be for everyone, but why should he have to research popular taste?"

21st Century dance boy:

I would have thought that a DJ in the main room with a massive capacity should have resarched what was popular.... considering there would have been about 6000 people in there all night.

And no, he wasn't invited along to play his unique style, he was invited so he could be marketed as an "international DJ".

and you wonder why he had to travel all the way over to oz to get a gig...

PS: The party was awesome :P
Adam - Mon 14 Jun 2004 23:03:22
This is the opinion of the poster.

Hmmmmm Indulgence at the Shift last night was magnificent. From go to whoa. Music was just pumping the whole night and those 8 lasers still blow me away in that space.

Only downer was that the place seemed too cold. What is it with all these clubs suddenly becoming cold??? When I come off the dance floor drenched in sweat I want to be able to relax and take a break without having to rush around to avoid the blasts of cold air from fans and aircon units. Friends say Arq was icy last night too. Once you've cloaked your togs it's not fair to be blasted with cold air all night. It's totally unhealthy.

Fresh air yes but lets not give everyone Pneumonia.

Despite having concerns raised by NDARC about *potential* overheating of some punters (and I've only ever experienced that myself through stupidity when I mostly drank alcohol instead of water at a major party a few years ago) I don't think it's fair to the rest of the dancing community to give us the shivers when we just want to take a short break from the fabulous dance floors of this town.

Made me dance more to keep warm while I was there I guess but at the point at 4:30 where I was tossing up whether to stay another hour or leave, the chill tipped the balance and I left for somewhere a bit warmer.

Haha - a great night though. And all in all agreat party weekend. Hugs to all the venues who made it special.
Trance Trance Trance - Tue 15 Jun 2004 00:20:42

Did anyone see those 2 guys in leatherchaps and caps,one older one younger at BQN they were in the Horden most of the night.
Don't see them out very often,last time was at Mardi Gras this year, are they from Sydney?

I think they are very sexy if anyone reads this and knows who they are, tell them they have a very keen admirer out there.

Watching there sexy butts while dancing made my BQN !!!

Oh and so did the music and the lighting and the entire set up,well done team !
HEAVEN 2 BE - Mon 14 Jun 2004 18:18:50

HMMMMMMMMMMM. Yes, they made my night too. Very Very HOT!
- Tue 15 Jun 2004 09:13:14

Victor Calderone was a huge disappointment at BQN. But then again every American DJ thats come to Australia tends to be a total flop. Lets learn this lesson properly and never import from the USA again. They simply have no idea what excites a Sydney crowd. Ive never seen so many disinterested people on a dancefloor than I did on Saturday night. Thank God for the local DJ's who once again saved the night.
Ripped Off ! - Tue 15 Jun 2004 09:37:29

I had a great night at BQN. It was very social, catching up with lots of friends. I really enjoyed the Kristine W shows. I think she is a great talent and I will now be looking out for her songs and albums. She is also a great stage presence, dancing, singing and talking.

I loved how the mermaids had to "swim" off the stage at the end of Courtney's show.

On to DJs. I have never really been into trance or hard house, and so I have not danced much at parties for the last 5 or so years. I do like tribal and funky house. Victor Calderone played some great tribal music, but I danced most to Alan Thompson (recently arrived here from the UK). That is I enjoyed both of the International DJs and the performer.

Until I heard Alan Thompson at Queer Nation in Easter I thought I was over dancing, but I realised it was just that the music wasn't my type. I am not going to say that any of the DJs were horrible because I didn't like their music. But I am going to call on all of those who religiously guard their type of music to loosen up a bit and let other people have some fun too.

And thank also to all those who dressed up. You looked great!
Arti - Tue 15 Jun 2004 10:05:56

Grade C for Contradiction�

I didn�t bag out Calderone for not playing gay handbag. FYI, I am not really into that either and was not seeking him to play that style. All I am saying is that his set was monotonous and really boring, and inappropriate for the 2-5 set in the MAIN ROOM at the party (it probably would�ve been fantastic for the dome). Likewise� Kristine W was fine but we didn�t really need to bring her all the way here for something we could�ve got a local performer to do, and she�s not exactly a huge star so she can�t have been a massive drawcard for people to attend. I saw Courtney and she was much better � she should�ve been performing in the hordern.

As somebody mentioned� the promotion of the party focused on 2 main things � Victor Calderone and Kristine W. I find this insulting to the QUALITY local talent of which we have much of. Furthermore� Alan Thompson was given higher billing than the rest of the DJ�s � why? What has he done to deserve it, apart from being from the UK? I just don�t get why the party promoters seem to think that anybody they can get from overseas will be fine, so long as they can be labelled as �international�. I am not against international talent at all� but they should not be given top billing and be hyped up as if the local DJ�s don�t matter.
TJ - Tue 15 Jun 2004 10:42:27

Any news on arrangments, theme, dj line-up etc for Sleaze?
more parties please - Tue 15 Jun 2004 13:22:13

Forgot to mention... we popped into The Columbian for beers on sunday evening. Upstairs was rather full (including gropey straight guy who got kicked out), but we found seats downstairs. That was quite pleasant, and I would have happily sat there and watched Finding Nemo, if the soundtrack was up. Easy, not stressful, and relaxing way to recover, and the beer was great. We meant to get along to Smooch, but legs were still a bit tired.

Not too bad for a back to work tuesday. Or maybe I have them all trained now not to annoy me :-)
Evil Twin - Tue 15 Jun 2004 13:24:05

re. BQN. I just couldn't decide where I wanted to be. Sean Manley & Greg Boladian did a great job when I finally made it to Stage 11.

Smooch was fun
- Tue 15 Jun 2004 15:09:22

Stephen:

"Why no passouts ? Maybe somebody would like to explain that because it was rather out of the normal" Think G Stephen, think G. People can't (or shouldn't) bring it in but do drop back to the car and return "topped up" if allowed out of the playpen.

"then also a body patdown. Rather disconcerting if you ask me" Honey, I thought it would have been the best touch up you've had in ages...

Evil Twin (the real one):
Lovely to catch up and have a good chin wag. Catch you both around soon. xo

FYI - I found the security extremely friendly on entrance and the crowd very, very friendly as well... I never comment on the music.
Noisy Gypsy - Tue 15 Jun 2004 15:14:51

Music is tune to the ears, it take a while to get used to it.For people who didn't like the Type of music that international DJs played at our party. I guess your Holidays overseas will be limited to very few destinations if you want to go clubbing while on holiday as well and I think most people will. In reverve effect if our Local Djs who play overseas will get the same negative comments.
- Tue 15 Jun 2004 15:51:26

Yeah........who were those guys in the leather chaps and caps..........mega hot men !!
DROOL FACTORY - Tue 15 Jun 2004 17:42:08

"Any news on arrangments, theme, dj line-up etc for Sleaze?
more parties please - Tue 15 Jun 2004 13:22:13"

You are just a bit early on this one. Although I do know that an ad asking for expressions of interest for DJ positions will be in the gay rags probably in another 2 weeks or so. From there it would probably be another month before DJ's are selected. Given that its still more than 100 days to Sleaze (thanks countdownboy) I couldnt see DJ's being picked until we are about 40-50 days from the event.
- Tue 15 Jun 2004 18:19:02

"I didn�t bag out Calderone for not playing gay handbag. FYI, I am not really into that either and was not seeking him to play that style. All I am saying is that his set was monotonous and really boring, and inappropriate for the 2-5 set in the MAIN ROOM at the party (it probably would�ve been fantastic for the dome)."
TJ - Tue 15 Jun 2004 10:42:27

Couldn't agree more. I had a strong feeling before BQN that Victor wasn't going to meet people's expectations, having heard him spin overseas a couple of years ago. I think he would have been great in the dome with the right crowd pumping along to his music! I don't think anyone could say that he isn't a good tribal DJ. However, his music just wasn't right for peak time in the main hall.

As for all of the comments about overseas DJs (or, for that matter, interstate DJs), I agree with the other posters who said that we should keep them coming. Variety is, after all, the spice of life. The promoters just need to do a little more homework beforehand. Getting someone whose style will fit well with the other DJs playing in a particular hall would be a good start, as well as good programming (eg. not putting a funky house DJ after trance DJ).
Matt - Tue 15 Jun 2004 18:44:53

Noisy Gypsy - Tue 15 Jun 2004 15:14:51 was fun chatting, yay :-) To the bears whose email I missed, use the SLPA webmaster addy.

As for Sleaze, I'll request as DJs: Neal Crawford (a big spunk who plays good tunes), Sveta(gorgeous, talented, with leather connections), Mandy vs Feisty(you know it works), Justin and Stephen B2B(retro overdose), Stephen Alkins(for special g'friend moments), and now that I've heard him properly, Alex Taylor(made me dance even though tired). And just to be different, stick Mark Alsop or Lanny K in the Dome for an hour, to make it a bit dirty.

And I'm always happy to visit the up-and-comers tent on my wanders.
Evil Twin - Tue 15 Jun 2004 19:11:46

Evil Twin and girlf - huge apology, a friend was having some "drama" just before midnite and by the time we got him sorted I bolted for the meeting time but we missed each other - thats 2 drinks now I owe you :)

My thoughts on BQN - great crowd, great lighting, loved the tunnels, stayed mostly in the Hordern. Loved the DJ's till 2am. Victor Calderone for the first hour was good but after that it all just sounded the same to me so sat it out in the bleachers. Unfortunately the flu I was getting over kicked back in so left by 4am. Was busting for Alex to come on and put some ooomphh back into the music.

Now can we persuade BQN to do NYE as well ? in conjunction with Pride ?

Thanks BQN for bringing back the big winter party.
T - Tue 15 Jun 2004 19:26:29

Am i correct in saying that most posters above think that overseas DJ's with different styles to what we are perhaps use to are important to develop the Dance scene and music we are listening to in Australia, however this should perhaps be done in the smaller halls / dance areas at big parties rather than the main hall where you are trying to make large numbers of people happy (in excess of 6000 probably), particularly as for many of these party goers this is one of the few times during the year they get to go out and have fun in our community and a local DJ' is more likely to give this than someone from OS. Anyone agree???

The only prob is there isn't enough rooms to supply such a variety of DJ's. However Victor Calderone would have had a crowd in the Dome who would have been more than happy with his set.

Perhaps some of the local clubs such as ARQ, Sapce, Shift Club should pick this up for more theme nights every month or so. ARQ had their Trance night a few Fridays a go with overseas DJ Lange, which i know many many people realy enjoyed including myself, but I know some of my friends didn't come along coz it just wouldn't have been there taste in Music. Food for thought and possible money spinner for venues on the quieter nights.
Mode - Tue 15 Jun 2004 20:11:39

The suggestions that Victor Calderone would have been more appropriate in the Dome is a very sound theory however somebody with as big a name as VC would probably never accept an invitation to play an overseas gig unless he was the highlight of the event playing in the main room during the main part of the night. Its a nasty catch 22 that can only be resolved by not employing big name , big ego but inappropriate DJ's for this cities dance party crowd.

This is a valuable lesson for New Mardi Gras with Sleaze being the next big gig on the calandar.
Stop the madness - Employ local DJ's only. - Tue 15 Jun 2004 20:19:59

i loved bqn............what a sensational party..........
- Tue 15 Jun 2004 20:46:21

dos anyone know the name and artist of the song that wayne g played at arq with the chorus .."I just wanna dance" .. it starts of slow and then the beat kicks in
? - Tue 15 Jun 2004 21:36:30

dos anyone know the name and artist of the song that wayne g played at arq with the chorus .."I just wanna dance" .. it starts of slow and then the beat kicks in
? - Tue 15 Jun 2004 21:36:30

I think this might help you .... Its a quote from a pop remixes chat/forum board written by Wayne G himself....

"j.s.t.o. - i just wanna @#%$ dance"

"They (The record company in question) used 2 of the mixes i submitted, one on either side and blowing my own trumpet, they sound great, for those of you that havent heard it yet, its a full on handbag stomper on side a, the opening lyrics are

'i dont give a @#%$ no more, if people think i am a whore, i just wanna dance....'

Anthem in the making, its been along time since i was so excited about a project, Trax (A London equivalent of Central Stn Records) should have copies this morning."
Information Desk - Tue 15 Jun 2004 21:47:40

Wayne G gave me a copy of the track this week, and it f*ing rocks! Gay anthem galore!!!
JK - Tue 15 Jun 2004 22:12:20

Big QN wasn't the best party I've been to. No passout sucked! Courtney Act was good...really!, apart from the glitter spray at the end, it ain't eazy to get rid of glitter from your hair. Kristine W. and Victor Calderone didn't do much for me. Kristine gave long speeches after each show, which no one in my group of friends liked. Victor Cal's music was too flat to be enjoyed at an dance party. Dome retained the chill out feeling from the Mardi Gras cos it was partially empty! Organisation was cool though, enjoyed heated tents connecting the halls. Other DJs were good, especially the ones in the Horden and the City Live (Stage 11). But...yeah, it was worth it to fly from Melbourne!
U.W - C U @ Sleaze! - Tue 15 Jun 2004 22:50:33

Do I hear musical Pauline Hanson's on this board? BQN was a smorgasbord of local talent and Victor Calderone did not take away from that fact. Mr Calderone came, played some great tribal music, injecting variety into our musical horizons. Thanks, Sir, for your contribution to our Party. Perhaps when you come back next, play us some of your great remixes too.
- Tue 15 Jun 2004 23:06:05

"j.s.t.o. - i just wanna @#%$ dance"

Believe it or not, it's a song from the JERRY SPRINGER opera (!) Ricca Paris had asked me about it a few weeks ago and then Wayne kindly gave me a vinyl copy of his 2 remixes on Sunday night/Monday morning @ ARQ - the tribal pop side is fab, very anthemic (with shades of "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going") - the high-energy side... is for people who like that style. Sure to be big for pop diva lovers.
www.lukeleal.com - Tue 15 Jun 2004 23:11:16

PS - Got some great pics of BQN that I'll be uploading to my site over the next week.(Courtesy of Gray the boy sidekick) The first one is up on my home page now, a breath taking view of the crowd in the Horden during the Leal/Neal show. I think it was around Chicane's "Saltwater". Check it out @ www.lukeleal.com lotsa faces are visible, maybe YOURS is in it!
www.lukeleal.com - Wed 16 Jun 2004 00:18:55

Well done BQN!
Great party!
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 09:15:19

Wayne G was great on sunday night. from 2 up untill 7 I just couldn't stop dancing. It's good to hear that he passed some tracks to our DJs so we can hear them next few weeks.
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 09:50:59

If the theme of Big Queer Nation was "Music Is The Answer" then I'm afraid a certain Victor Calderone just didnt understand the question.

Thank God there were other halls at this event. I spent 45 minutes listening to Calderone and fled to the Dome in sheer frustrustion. I know nobody who enjoyed his set. He was the only poor component of what was a pretty decent party.

Will there be an announcement as to how many ticket sales actually took place ?
Jersey Caramel - Wed 16 Jun 2004 10:21:41

Matt - Tue 15 Jun 2004 18:44:53

This is the most sensible comment on the wall to date. You can't hire a DJ and expect them to be something different to what they are because they are in a different city. A DJ is hired because of what they play. If we followed that rule - we'd be asking Luke Leal to play four on the floor house music if he played in Melbourne (probably a bad example, because he probably could do it, but that's not the point).

It's up to the promotor to get the DJ line up right and to hire DJs for the sound that they want, considering what it is that the DJs actually play - and it can work very well. Witness Lisa German's set in the Hordern at Mardi Gras which was spot on.

It's not the DJs fault if they don't conform to a sound that they don't play. It's the promotors fault for hiring the wrong DJ.

That's not a comment on BQN at all - full points to them for doing something different and for steering clear of the generic party line up. There are very few promotors putting on gay events who seem to be willing to do this. Bring on more of it BQN. I wish we could have you in Melbourne -god knows we need it now.
lovin' it - Wed 16 Jun 2004 10:48:19

More international DJs please.
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 10:59:49

I agreed with Lovin'it.

IT just like we all want Kylie to do rap at our concert which is not her style. If she couldn't do it so she was a B grade international artist. I don't think Victor would care what you say anyway, he is a star in America and Europe. More International Djs please.
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 12:08:04

We love our traditional and embrace our own culture, we don't want to change or try anything new even in music and Dance culture.
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 12:12:37

Not sure how a tribal set is anything "new" or innovative for Sydney. Franky been there, seen Mandy Rollins and done that. Mandy and Feisty imbued the genre with energy and excitement at Inquisition, even though it's not really to my taste.

Ain't nowt new about VC. Anyway he DJ'd really well and is kinda cute. Just didn't float my dancin boat is all. But I don't expect every aspect of every party to be to my taste. The atmo was fantastic on Saturday; and the crowd; and there was enough going on across the whole venue to keep me quite happy thanks v much.

I seem to recall getting howled down when I raised these very issues a few weeks back but I won't say I told ya so (wait I just did). Oh, well.

Don't understand why anyone would care about the "no passout" policy. Where ya gonna go? Bent (straight) street? Best to stay amongst your own, sweetie, and feel the love.

Anyway, moving on...

When can I expect a night somewhere with my (current haha - I'm fickle) ideal lineup of [Ryan-Luke-Neal] or [Neal-Luke-Chip]. Come on boys... get your own regular night happening - say Fridays at the Shift or something. Dying for it in a big way.

Or should that be "gagging for it"?
Trance trance Trance - Wed 16 Jun 2004 12:58:03

Neal & I have been talking about doing our own night for ages - teaming up for my radio show & gigs @ ARQ, Queer Nation & BQN has been the result so far. Hopefully our plans will come to fuition sometime soon in the future. Unfortunately it's not as easy as 'Hey, lets do a night together' lol
www.lukeleal.com - Wed 16 Jun 2004 14:02:07

Can I take back my comment about Melbourne? I'm a bit jaded after experiences late in the weekend. There are actually some fabulous things out there at the moment.
lovin' it - Wed 16 Jun 2004 14:04:18

I was bitterly disappointed with Victor Calderone on Saturday night. I've heard this man play in the USA and I can say that what he played on Saturday was no different to what he plays on the American club & party circuit. It was clear to me he made no effort to try and cater to a city that isn't used to that sort of music.
A good DJ needs to adapt to the conditions he is in and if it means throwing in a track you dont personally like for the sake of the crowd then so be it. Calderone has some fantastic remixes of his own that are wildly popular yet he played none of them on Saturday night.
A good measure of a good DJ in a space as big as the Hordern is the ability to play a fair percentage of tracks that will make the crowd scream in delight. Jake Kilby managed it , Luke & Neal managed it and Alex and Peter managed it. Victor didn't.
That in my opinion sums up the night.
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 14:12:30

Jersey Caramel - Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it is not music. Whether it is the right music for the crowd is a different matter. It was music.
Arti - Wed 16 Jun 2004 14:48:37

I remember Alex and Peter played some tracks about 5 years old mixed, so I left and went to the Dome.
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 15:00:54

I don't think VC should've tried harder to cater for the audience... he was hired based on his reputation and his style. The blame for the inappropriateness of it lies with the organisers of the event. It seems almost universally accepted that he was not appropriate for that venue at that time... not that he did a bad job in itself. Also... did he stimulate extra sales for the party? *In my opionion* NO he did not - I may be wrong but I don't see queens rushing out to buy tickets just because he was playing. Also - VC is known to NOT play his own remixes, so I was not expecting any. Hopefully the party organisers knew this too and didn't hire him because he's remixed Madonna etc.

With a few tweaks the event could be even better next year as most reports are that it was a pretty good night.... and it has a viable future.

I wonder if we could have a night celebrating how good our local DJ's are for a change, and promote it as such! Of all the (few) negative party music experiences I have had over the past 5 years, all of them have been from international DJ's. Don't give me this rubbish about international DJ's educating us dumb Aussies about dance music in other countries and what we *should* be listening to... our own DJ's are entirely capable of introducing new tracks and styles to the audience of dumb Aussies. If the audience is not buying it then what's the point... we go out to have fun and be in the moment... not to have some international DJ playing us stuff that's popular on the other side of the world. It's not like we are stuck in a real time warp and listening to 90's techno so let the local talent do their thing.
TJ - Wed 16 Jun 2004 15:12:40

Just read this really cool article about our own Neal Crawford on the aussieBum website (they have an on-line mag called AUSLIFE).. it rocks!
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 15:25:03

For your information the track " Cha Cha Heel " is really funky at the moment. I heard it three times in a week. Paul good year played it at ARQ on sat the week b4 last. Victor Calerdone played at Hordern last sat and Wayne G played at ARQ last sunday.
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 15:33:59

Mode - its hit and miss with overseas DJ's and personally dont think they should be put in the smaller Halls.
Rachel Auburn a few years back ( in my opinion ) was absolutely awesome.
As someone else pointed out, at least there were 2 other Halls to fill in the time of 2-5am.
DJ's are not gonna change their style to suit a city. VC is famous for what he plays whether our scene likes it or
not.
Bring on Sleaze........
T - Wed 16 Jun 2004 19:00:48

If people like Overseas DJ's so much and don't wan't them to cater to the "majority" of tastes at "our" parties then i suugeest they try qantas.com - ticket sales
- Wed 16 Jun 2004 19:10:05

No pass outs? But where did my night go then...?

Was there a G-drop count and if not then the no-pass-out idea, frustrating as it is, has merit

Note: the Home crowd (Emma+co.) and now with ACON, always throw safe partys.
x - Fun and Safety foremost - Wed 16 Jun 2004 19:36:50

the DJ shifts at BQN were a bit short. Odd as it may sound, but there was TOO much talent. I also agree that the b2b concept doesn't always double the fun.

'twas a good party and the crowd was exceptionally pleasant. mmmmmmm
- hindsight - Wed 16 Jun 2004 19:57:53

Bring on Sleaze........
T - Wed 16 Jun 2004 19:00:48

Hi T. your comments are fair. im not saying i didn't enjoy BQN, coz i had a fab time, and overseas DJ's can be great, and your right there was two other halls. Everyone ive spoken to had a great nite in the end, but was dissapointed with this one set. The others more than made up to it though.
Poor old V.C perhaps we expected too much. We should forgive and forget and move on to the next party.

I was wondering does local and overseas DJ's have to submit demo sets to the organisers??? They must be making there selection from some kind of detail. Can anyone fill me in??

Or should that be "gagging for it"?
Trance trance Trance - Wed 16 Jun 2004 12:58:03

Agree with Trance Trance Trance for a Luke - Neal and others nite. Im willing to wait a while coz I know it would be great.

Bring on sleaze.............:)

But I do agree Bring on Slea
Mode - Wed 16 Jun 2004 20:02:44

Sadly, Dream bombed, I�m sorry to say. Formula seemed right, especially the DJ line-up, but it just didn�t fire on the night.
We arrived at about 11pm, wanting to hear as much of JoJo�s set as possible. It was our first time at Space, and as soon as we walked in it felt cold and empty. There would have been only 50 people there at that time, and nobody was dancing.
The crowd slowly built to (about) 250 or so, and eventually people started to gravitate to the dance floor. JoJo played a great set, including a few Frisky �classics� which brought back fond memories.
Josh came on at 3 and worked her butt off trying to ramp up the atmosphere. The music was great throughout, but the party just wasn�t happening. Too few people in too large a space.
Decided to head up to ARQ just before 5. The place was packed to the rafters, and going off. Wayne G seemed to be back to his old self again, and was really rocking along. Then Paul Goodyear came on and played a really decent set that kept us dancing well into Monday morning.
And now, looking forward to Ruby & Co at ARQ on Friday 25th. If the last one was anything to go by, it should be fun!
jeffgg - Wed 16 Jun 2004 21:36:33

Lets forget about Victor Calderone. I want to acknowledge the three DJ sets in City Live that played retro last Saturday night.

Yet again retro proved to be totally successful at Big Queer Nation.

Surely the alarm bells must now be ringing that a more regular event playing retro is required in this city.

Whatever club finally decides to get on board with this idea is potentially sitting on a goldmine.
Retro lover - Wed 16 Jun 2004 21:49:39

oh jeffgg ! what a disaster ! is girly trance getting less & less popular ?
high brow cow - Wed 16 Jun 2004 22:05:24

is girly trance getting less & less popular ?
high brow cow - Wed 16 Jun 2004 22:05:24

Well, I wouldn't call it "girly" trance. But I reckon hi-NRG, uplifting vocal house and trance has plenty of legs yet, and I know there's a stack of great Aussie DJ's who think so too : )
And it seems to me that it's this style that really gets the dance floor pumping at full throttle, and generally speaking, pleases the masses at the big events.
Anyway, I didn't intend to start another argument about one style vs another. There's room for all styles and tastes, don't you think?
jeffgg - Wed 16 Jun 2004 23:22:34

Yes indeed jeffgg

There certainly is room for all styles and tastes, particularly retro :P
Retro lover - Wed 16 Jun 2004 23:34:05

PLAYLIST

EVENT: BQN - Classics & Anthems
VENUE: STAGE 11
FOX STUDIO'S
DATE: Saturday June 12
TIME: 11:30 - 01:00
DJ: JUSTIN SCOTT

1. Joy 97 - STAXX
2. Believe - CHER
3. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - WHITNEY HOUSTON
4. Jump - GIRLS ALOUD
5. Total Eclipse Of The Heart - NICKI FRENCH
6. I Want That Man - DEBBIE HARRY
7. Baby Don�t Ya Leave Me This Way - ROYAL T
8. Do You Wanna Funk With Me - SYLVESTER
9. Pride - JOHANA
10. I Found Someone - BARBARA DOUST
11. Samba De Janeiro - BELLINI
12. Everybody�s Free - ROZALLA
13. Who Do You Think You Are - SPICE GIRLS
14. This Time I Know It�s For Real - KELLY LLORENNA
15. Waiting For Tonight In Asia - WATERGATE VS J. LO
16. Free Gay & Happy - PARADIDE PEOPLE

Retro fever hits ARQ! One time event only... Watch papers for details...
Justin Scott - Thu 17 Jun 2004 08:28:13

I agree with 'hindsight', the crowd was very friendly and accommodating...Ian Roberts was cute and didn't see him wander out of Horden...looking forward to Sleaze!

Did anyone remain in Melbourne and go to any of the parties in down here? Love to hear how they were.
LoveSydParties - Thu 17 Jun 2004 09:24:06

First time in 2 years I ask Arq for free entry.

I will never do that again - I don't want to get insulted again. I ask you, fellow party people,
"What's the point of being a regular at some clubs? It certainly doesn't lead to reciprocal loyalty"
- too old for that crap anyway - Thu 17 Jun 2004 09:28:23

Thu 17 Jun 2004 09:28:23

define loyalty - is it going to the club every 2 weeks? once a week? twice a week? 3 times a week?
Loyalty means different things to different people.

More importantly Arq is a business and businesses don't run on love alone.
- Thu 17 Jun 2004 09:55:18

Notice : New Mardi Gras has posted pdf for Expressions of Interest @ http://www.mardigras.org.au/

It's been there for some time, if any one had missed it. So, SLEAZ is on it's way!!!!!!
Perhaps if enough people wrote to Richard Branson and VirginBlue, they's have low priced flights to Sydney during Sleaze, like they had during Mardi Grass.
U.W - Thu 17 Jun 2004 10:16:03

Notice : New Mardi Gras has posted pdf for Expressions of Interest @ http://www.mardigras.org.au/ U.W - Thu 17 Jun 2004 10:16:03

Be wary peoples. This call for expression of interest is only for the production company that will stage the whole event.

Calls for DJ's submissions are still a few weeks away from what I've been told.
- Thu 17 Jun 2004 10:42:25

Friend of mine is Trance lover, he decided to go to Dream on sunday night and ask me to come along. I told him that it was not my style of music to dance to , so i went to ARQ instead, no Argument at all. Later on he joined me in ARQ around 1am. I guess there are alternatives to suit everybody taste.

I rememerd Wayne G threw in about 5 tracks of trance around 5am just to make the party energy higher which was apropriate, then he came back with pumping house again . Great set!!!!
- Thu 17 Jun 2004 12:14:45

09:55:18, not love alone - true! But a little more wouldn't hurt. All those frequiencies apply to alot of us
- Thu 17 Jun 2004 12:25:10

I thought the Dome was pure quality!!!

Had a great night! Big thanks to Emma, Brian & all the staff, volunteers & the DJs.

BQN #2 anyone?

X
- Thu 17 Jun 2004 14:16:18

I danced and had two Endorphin highs at BQN. That is all I ever wanted. Thankyou music men for making it happen.
Michael....... - Thu 17 Jun 2004 14:17:05

After reading Michaels posting, I though it best to post this web address:

http://www.dancesafe.org

And much of what is sold on the black market actually contains other things, some of which can be more dangerous than what you want...so: http://www.dancesafe.org/documents/druginfo/pilltesting.php
UW - Thu 17 Jun 2004 15:50:16

Dear Trance trance Trance - Wed 16 Jun 2004 12:58:03

Myself Neal, Luke and Chip would all love to play a trance night for you. But the clubs just wont put on a regular night. There are plenty of reasons to put one on and plenty not to put one on.

Some reasons to play trance in a club regularly,

1. Trance has a big following (Market need)
2. Trance is currently does not feature regularly at any gay club (Market Opportunity)
3. Sydney Scene has a great selection of capable Trance DJ�s in it to service the requirements of the night; Me, Luke, Neal, Chip, Ruby, Steven, Ric, Jo, Josh. (We are all aching to play)
4. There are two Gay clubs with the necessary infrastructure to support it (arq and shift)

There are also some reasons why club owners wont give it a spot

1. It attracts high levels of drug-affected patrons and risks associated with G overdoses have caused owners of clubs to consider the risk as too high.
2. The two capable clubs already have high or acceptable patronage on regular club nights. Changing the music formula will disturb their current client base.
3. Higher drug consumption means less alcoholic bevy sales and a reduction in profit.

Clubs are businesses�Trance suit the needs of a dance party. Promoters make money off sales of tickets not off drinks.

If I could guarantee The Shift 700+ Patrons Every Saturday night who were going to spend $20 through the door and a further $20 minimum across the bar ($28,000) at a very bare minimum the would probably consider it.

Trance Trance Trance.. you need to build a club or commit and act of god!

Tell us where and when and we will be there with bells on

I welcome any club promotors to give their views on the matter (your anonymity is assured)
Ryan Murphy - ryan murphy - Thu 17 Jun 2004 17:10:57

Quote from the front page of todays SSO re Big Queer Nation

"The event rekindled the tradition of big winter parties not seen since the last hand In hand some years ago, and it looks like we'll see another BQN in 2004."

Well this quote is interesting. The fact that its says there will be another BQN in 2004 to me means one of two things -

1. Its a misprint that should read 2005, or

2. There is going to be another Big Queer Nation THIS YEAR.

I pray that if there is another one this year that the only date being considered is New Years Eve. I would HATE to think that Home are considering running another big party in the months August - early December. To do so would completely railroad Sleaze Ball.

Personally I'm hoping the above SSO report is a misprint and that it should have read 2005. Big Queer Nation once a year is just right, more than that (with the exception of New Years Eve in conjunction with Pride) would damage the precious balance we currently have on the big dance party circuit.

Too much & too many has been proven not to be better.
My 5 cents worth - Thu 17 Jun 2004 17:21:44

perhaps a re-think of the cloakroom system is in order for next year...people waited 10mins after handing over their tags and nothing was coming back..
- Thu 17 Jun 2004 17:28:19

Yeah........who were those guys in the leather chaps and caps..........mega hot men !!
DROOL FACTORY - Tue 15 Jun 2004 17:42:08

Are they he ones pictured n the SSO BQN spread?
- Thu 17 Jun 2004 17:52:18

My 5 cents worth - 2 BQN'a year isn't a bad idea

IT depends on how Pride go with NYE. Home may want to assist - they currently compete with Pride for NYE & NYD eve (which works against Pride's best interests)
- NY maybe?? - Thu 17 Jun 2004 19:21:24

I'm with you 5 cents worth - I've been hinting on this Wall for ages for BQN to do NYE in conjunction with Pride.

Hopefully they can help resurrect a big NYE just as they did last weekend.

A lot of my friends went for the bigger parties last NYE due to City Live but I stuck to Pride. I did miss that huge space of the Hordern though and my friends all said they would support a BQN NYE if it happens ( as we all just
did )
Everything crossed luv ! T. - Thu 17 Jun 2004 19:50:39

I think local DJs say, Neal, Luke and Chip, backed up by our very own Vanessa Amorosi would've been alot better than Kristine W and Victor Cal.
I know it's a late posting for the subject (sorry!), but was just taking a shower and the radio played Vanessa...and I'd gone through the crashing stages...blah blah blah and sober as hell, but still enjoyed Vanessa's old track better than KW, at Big QN!
hmmm...perhaps I'm still crashing...or maybe just a tad bit dissapointed about it, after all, my partner and I did fly from Melbourne just for the party!
CoupleMelbourne - Thu 17 Jun 2004 21:59:16

you do realise that the BQN crowd raised the bar in behaviour and demenour? whatever we chose to do, we did it in moderation and with consideration.

maybe next time we can go a bit CRAZIER. As long as nobody gets hurt. This is stuff parties are made of.

How about 4 areas next time: 3-4 DJ's in funk/disco/chill, trance, tribal and Diva/retro [I made the last one up for Jake (as in JK)]
- next party please - Fri 18 Jun 2004 01:03:04

perhaps a re-think of the cloakroom system is in order for next year...people waited 10mins after handing over their tags and nothing was coming back..
- Thu 17 Jun 2004 17:28:19

hear hear
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 01:36:46

I think the recent two posters who have bad mouthed the operations of the cloak room at Big QN need to re-think their statements. Lets please try to be a bit realistic here.

Youve got 6,000 people partying and a group of no more than 20 VOLUNTEERS giving up their personal time for no financial reward.

They did the best they could under extreme pressure.

Maybe more people will accept this as a lesson learned and next winter party do what somebody said early in the week and leave the jacket at home and brave the cold conditions going to and from the party. I certainly will.
Luke B - Fri 18 Jun 2004 09:26:15

Dont you think Home already have the hands full on NYE with their own event..? Mobile Home...! Perhaps more gay boys and girls should try it..? You may even like it..!
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 10:12:44

The cloak room was a joke! It took 20 mins to check something in and then it took 30 mins to get it out - and they couldn't find my stuff so asked me to climb over and find it myself!! Then on my way out the line had grown enourmously - all the way from the dome to the hordern - hardly ideal.
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 10:25:04

Fri 18 Jun 2004 10:25:04 - Solution, as previously stated. Leave the jacket at home if you dont have patience nor the understanding to acknowledge that a cloak room at a dance party is not a right. Without the help of non paid volunteers there wouldnt be one at all.

I think your being highly selfish with that sort of an attitude. Maybe you'd like to volunteer next time ?
Luke B - Fri 18 Jun 2004 10:56:14

Luke B

Leaving your jacket at home may save cloakroom time, but it may cause health problems, such as increased chance of cold or flu. Going out into the morning cold after a night of dancing is an excellent way to get sick.

Something went wrong with the cloakroom. I don't know what, but I'm sure it will be recitified before the next party. MCC usually runs a faultless cloakroom. (I have run cloakrooms so I know the issues.)

Trust BQN and MCC to hear our comments and get it right next time.
Arti - Fri 18 Jun 2004 10:59:07

C'mon boys, Sydney wasn't that cold that night, nor was it forecasted to be really cold the morning after either, even if it was cold, most wouldn't have felt it thing anyways ;-) ! Most could've done without a jacket or the fashion appeal of one! So it was true the line was ridiculously long, unnecessarily!

I was at the pride party @ CityLive the last NYE, it was fantastic. Perhaps this time, a combined party (NMG, Queernation and Pride ) @ the fox ?! Say with RHI opened as well...with lots of DJs, shows, local vocalists of today and days gone by!!!! NYE is dead in the middle of Sleaze and Mardi Gras...a good time to showoff combined management skills of our favorite organizations.
U.W - Fri 18 Jun 2004 11:50:39

Boy Own Bake Off
This Sunday 20 June from 2pm at the Shift.
Auction of cakes starts at 4pm sharp.
Hosted by Mitzi Macintosh
Lots of fun things happening over the afternoon/early evening
$5.00 entry.One lucky person who pays at the door will win an Apple ipod!
All proceeds to BGF
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 12:01:40

Luke B - Fri 18 Jun 2004 09:26:15

Fair enough statement Luke and I don't think anyone is attacking the volunteers necessarily, I'm sure it would have bene hideous for them to deal with an increasingly irritated clientele. The problem doesn't lie with the staff, it lies within the organisation of the cloakroom. If they didn't charge anything to store everyones crap then I guess no-one would have the right to complain, but perhaps if they are going to charge people for the privilege then maybe they should charge a bit more and introduce a more efficient, more organised storage system. And maybe pay their staff too ... :-)
GiT - Fri 18 Jun 2004 12:47:00

Luke B Confirmed - Fri 18 Jun 2004 10:56:14

Very well said Luke... I myself was in the cloak room line, but it is part of the night..... you kind of expect there was going to be a line!! A was chatting to people and actually having fun, the line for me went quite quick considering...

Remember you are at a Party enjoy, have fun, and leave the negative attitudes at the door....

People are so quick to pick faults in different Parties, why don't we write about the good parts, and if there were bad parts, don't be so full on negative descibing it.

At least these people took a chance and in my opinion threw a fantastic party.

Well done to all... And yes there were bits that didn't interest myself, but I'm sure other people enjoyed them, so thats why I won't be slagging them off.
Up Up and Away - Fri 18 Jun 2004 13:11:00

This SUNDAY 20th JUNE

The last snog for winter...

Smooch will be temporarily closing after this Sunday & re-opening with a new solid teak floor, new balestrades & a brand new bar.

Come & join the orginal 3 DJs, Scott Pullen, Renae Stanton & Peter Fam for a final winter boogie on the rooftop.

The all new Smooch will be relaunching on:

SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER!!! So mark it in your diaries.

Thanks to all those who have enjoyed the music, vibe & crowd at Smooch over the past 6 months.

The Smooch Crew. X
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 13:35:06

******Special Offer to Pinkboarders******

If you would like to come along to Smooch this Sunday, send an email to:

musicthatlovesyou@ihug.com.au

We will put your name on our guestlist as a VIP with FREE admission.

You too Evil Twin

:-)
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 13:59:34

BQN was fantastic and I am aching for more dance party action. So many cute boys and sexy men and better still all very cruisey - yummy!

Claire and Veruska swaning about - Veruska I just loved the blue face you are just too kooky at times!

Contrary to the consensus above I thought Victor Calderone was brilliant right from the beginning with the sample from Bohemian Rhapsody . Admitedly I did sit down at times and swirled about with the lights but that had more to do with my chemistry then his music. At such times he took the crowd up and down and judging by the fits of sparodic mania and hands in the air across the Hordern I guess most people were enjoying his music. Light by the way was very very beautiful - very subtle design - beautiful!! Once I adjusted my chemistry appropriately I banged my arse around the floor until the end (just love the camp end set at a party) and then slinked off for fleshy delights on Oxford St. It was really good on the recovery Sunday with the streets bopping along with handsome devils and hedonistic intent more than usual - perhaps ironically because there wasn't a rival QN Sunday party to attend -

All in all is just vindicates how great it is be a Sydney scene Queen - Can't wait for the bake off and Vida's farewell. And when is the next G.A.Y or Toybox??
Sated but I want more - Fri 18 Jun 2004 13:59:41

Toybox is on the Horses' Birthday love...
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 15:04:36

Thats August 1 for those of you that aren't horses ;)
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 15:47:34

Hellfire tonight, housewarming saturday, and Imperial for the transensualevent thing on sunday. I'll try and make it to Smooch, but I'll see how I'm travelling.

Glad to see cruisy, happy, people who also enjoyed the light show at BQN. And I reminded some friends today to get along to the Venus Room for their excellent shows. It's a nice little spot, and good to get off Oxford St every now and then.
Evil Twin - Fri 18 Jun 2004 16:00:46

Following up from my comments this morning... I don't mean to be overly negative about the cloak room and I am certainly NOT attacking the volunteers. I don't think the suggestion to leave your jacket at home is a sensible one in the middle of winter (and it WAS cold), particularly after putting your body through the rigours of an all nite party when it's already succeptible to picking up illnesses. May I suggest that after paying $4 per item (not exactly free!), not to mention between $80-120 per ticket, that the organisers could have employed some additional help for the cloak room as it was clearly a joke and something that could so easily be fixed with better organisation and more staff. These little things can make all the difference. Big thank yous to all the volunteers who were clearly trying their hardest under difficult circumstances.
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 16:04:49

ryan murphey i dont think chip is a trance dj. i am not sure but i would check that again.
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 16:15:13

"May I suggest that after paying $4 per item (not exactly free!), not to mention between $80-120 per ticket, that the organisers could have employed some additional help for the cloak room" - Fri 18 Jun 2004 16:04:49

I fully understand your frustration but just think rationally for a sec. They probably had as many volunteers working as were available. You just dont pluck volunteers out of thin air at 7-8am on a Sunday morning. And your suggestion that they should have employed people to do the job is disgraceful given that every precious dollar was going to ACON on the night. Sure it wasnt desirable what occurred but then you just have to learn to take the good with the bad rather than offering no suitable or practical suggestions of your own.
Luke B - Fri 18 Jun 2004 16:29:58

Chip a trance DJ ? Hmmm , Yes , I did actually have a private chuckle to myself when I read that.
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 17:01:47

No problem with leaving the coats at home Luke B, my friends waited 40 mins to get theirs back and wont be doing that again.
My only concern is if people heed your advice, no $4 per coat coming in for you.
So where else will you raise money ? by the sounds of it you must have got a nice amount in judging by the queues.

Maybe take a deep breath and think of a solution instead of slagging off the posters ?
Just a thought - Fri 18 Jun 2004 18:39:14

Just to add my part about the cloak room.
At the partys end it took nearly an hour in the queue for me.
It looks like they tried to have a system where the tag on your jacket matched the tag on your arm and they were numbered so the jacket would get put in a particular spot on the rack. By the morning jackets had been moved from rack to rack causing the volunteers to search longer.
- FiremanSam - Fri 18 Jun 2004 19:37:52

Chip a trance DJ ? Hmmm , Yes , I did actually have a private chuckle to myself when I read that.
- Fri 18 Jun 2004 17:01:47

I thought Mr Murphy was being deliberately mischievous, sneaking that one in among all the others.

Last time I heard Chip at the Shift on a Saturday night he went covered almost every style EXCEPT trance. God, he even threw some reggae and R&B in there.

Anywhere to go on Saturday nights these days?
jeffgg - Fri 18 Jun 2004 21:01:09

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