The Imperial Hotel - Still Closed A Year Later
Closing its doors in September 2007, the Imperial Hotel has been shut for an entire year now, and while some local residents are frustrated with delays, others couldn’t be happier.
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DJ Ariel: A Piece Of Heaven
He’s sexy. He’s talented. And yes… he’s gay. Argentinean DJ Ariel Belloso is down under for the first time, for a fly by visit where he will play a special one night only set in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne.
You've Been Very, Very Naughty
Bad Behaviour 2009 is the hot forthcoming calendar that's been put together by award winning Australian photographers Ross Brownsdon and Travis de Jonk, who's also Same Same's Melbourne Editor.
Gaydar - Not Just A Website
Think you can spot a gay at twenty paces? Do you profess to have spot on gaydar? You could be more right than you realise, according to a new study.
A Homophobia Free Zone?
Oxford Street is a "Homophobia-Free Zone" according to the City of Sydney Council. But this doesn't actually mean the street is free of homphobia. But it is part of the council's latest bid to crackdown on anti-gay violence in the area.
Event Reviews
Cabaret - Bite Me Harder - The Arts Centre
You’ve only got three more days to check out Bite Me Harder, one of the best cabaret shows to ever come out of Melbourne in recent years. It’s wickedly entertaining, hysterically funny and chock full of vulgarity.
Theatre - Angels In America - New Theatre
When you see this version of Tony Kushner's Angels In America, you'll be reminded why it's often hailed as one of the most ambitious American plays of our time.
Features
The Imperial Hotel - Still Closed A Year Later
Closing its doors in September 2007, the Imperial Hotel has been shut for an entire year now, and while some local residents are frustrated with delays, others couldn’t be happier.
DJ Ariel: A Piece Of Heaven
He’s sexy. He’s talented. And yes… he’s gay. Argentinean DJ Ariel Belloso is down under for the first time, for a fly by visit where he will play a special one night only set in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne.
A Small Film Festival With A Very Big Heart
The inaugural South Asian Queer Film Festival opens this weekend with a bunch of films exploring love, lust, drag, homophobia, isolation and racism. It's a small festival with a big heart.
Mardi Gras - Where To Now?
Mardi Gras is arguably one of Australia’s most famous events – its contribution to gay rights, culture and social change has been felt right around the world. But can its future be just as amazing as its past?
What's Next For The Verses?
The Verses, that fantabulous new Melbourne band that took the Toff in Town by storm during its record nine week residency, is set to play one last show at Revolver this Saturday, before going into hiding to record and find a new drummer.
All Sown Up
It would be fair to say that most people in Australia couldn’t imagine that theatre could be at least reasonably compete with the likes of television or film. But then again, it’s probably because they haven’t been to a Red Stitch Theatre Production.
MIFF's Queer Offerings
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) returns in 2008 to save us from our winter blues. MIFF is the biggest annual international film festival in Australia, screening over 250 films from Friday 25 July until Sunday 10 August.
Play It Again Sam!
Sam Sparro is the Aussie born music star who is exploding onto the world pop scene. He’s talented, political and yes, he's openly gay. He casually chats to Same Same's Travis De Jonk.
Reality Bites! With Mama Catastrophe
Mama Catastrophe is back with her unique take on all things reality TV. This week she sticks her Gucci heels into the Top Model shows from around the world, and the Aussie version of Project Runway. No one's safe, especially skinny bitches!
Get Your Skis On!
Gay Ski Week NZ runs from August 29 to September 8 and despite what the name suggests, there’s a whole lot more to Gay Ski Week NZ than just a week of gays skiing in New Zealand.
Heading OUT This Weekend?
Heading out this weekend? Well, we've got the low down on exactly where you should be...
Heading OUT This Weekend?
Winter may be upon us but that doesn't mean that Melbourne has run out of hot hot events to keep you toasty. If you're Heading out this weekend, then we've got the low down on exactly where you should be.
Get Your Pride On!
Stonewall Pride week is celebrated all around the world. It is the time we reflect on the Stonewall Riots back in 1969 - the beginning of gay liberation as we know it.
Brave New World?
Same Same's entry in the Bobby Goldsmith Bake Off won first prize in the Best Non-Edible Cake category on Sunday. Entitled 'Brave New World' it put the demise of Oxford Street under the microscope and under perspex.
Heading OUT This Weekend?
Heading out this weekend? Well there's plenty going on, and we've got the low down on exactly where you should be.
The Many Disguises Of Jacob Diefenbach
There's no doubt that Jacob Diefenbach is destined for great things. This talented Brisbane based singer songwriter has just released his second EP 'Master Of Disguise'. He talks to Same Same about catharsis, growing up, tight t-shirts and Cher.
Long Weekend Fit For A Queen!
The long weekend is almost upon us and as usual, we're spoilt for choice. So if you're scratching your head and asking yourself 'What do I wear?' and 'Where do I go?' then don't worry - Same Same's here to give you the lowdown.
Heading Out? This Weekend Is Fit For A Queen!
Heading Out this Queen's Birthday Long Weekend? Well, we've got the low down on exactly where you should be darlings!
Reality Bites! With Mama Catastrophe
Welcome to the world of Mama Catastrophe, where each week this alcoholic, stimulant-loving, cross-dresser brings you her perspective on all things reality TV. Latest news, rumours, sex, scandals and just plain smutty silliness await!
Heading OUT This Weekend?
Heading out this weekend? We've got the low down on exactly where you should be...
The Musical Awakening Of KD Lang
You live and you learn. And if anyone can attest to this, it’s multiple Grammy Award-winner, KD Lang.
Duran Duran - Boys On Film
Same Same's Pete Dillon recently caught up with Duran Duran's Roger Taylor and Simon Le Bon and managed, amongst the gushing and drooling, to ask a few sensible questions of the boys who shaped the young lives of many gay men and women.
The Very First Mardi Gras
Same Same spoke with Ken Davis, one of the original Mardi Gras 78ers, who told his story about the first Mardi Gras, the years that followed and what still lies ahead.
Bears By Force - Bearforce 1 Chat To Bears In The City
Bearforce 1 have been called "the best thing to come out of Holland since the clog." Eddi - also known as the 'spare bear' sat down with Australia's own 'Bears In The City' to chat about the pressures of fame, future plans and pastel colours.
How Was Your Summer Gay Day?
Sydney celebrated the first day of summer with the brand new festival Summer Gay Day. The event was a smashing success, with four thousand people nestling themselves around Kippax Lake in Moore Park.
Pullen Upwards
Scott Pullen is the man booking the DJs for the Bank Hotel’s new gay night, which opened last night, and he's a DJ with a history longer than most.
Time To Get Your Fruit On
Lismore in northern NSW is home to the largest gay and lesbian population outside of a large city in the southern hemisphere. It’s also home to Tropical Fruits - one of the most magical gay parties in Australia.
Words From A Modern Day Cowboy
At the announcement of the Same Same 25 last night, Adam Sutton's honest and at times emotional speech had the crowd silent and transfixed for ten minutes.
Sleaze Ball - What Are You Wearing?
One week to go until Sleaze and here we still are with no idea what to wear. I’m so confused - I want to look fabulous, pick up and have a ball, but is it worth all the trouble?
News
You've Been Very, Very Naughty
Bad Behaviour 2009 is the hot forthcoming calendar that's been put together by award winning Australian photographers Ross Brownsdon and Travis de Jonk, who's also Same Same's Melbourne Editor.
A Homophobia Free Zone?
Oxford Street is a "Homophobia-Free Zone" according to the City of Sydney Council. But this doesn't actually mean the street is free of homphobia. But it is part of the council's latest bid to crackdown on anti-gay violence in the area.
Aurora Dinner Shines
Over 400 well dressed guests attended Aurora's Hollywood themed Annual Dinner on Saturday night, raising over $60,000 for the charity.
Some Nights Are Precious
Look out Brisbane! Precious is coming. This hot new monthly event lands at The Wickham from Saturday August 2.
Manacle Turn Up The Heat!
Owners of The Clarence Hotel Stuart and Andrew are not people who rest on their laurels. Next month they plan to step things up again with an official launch, the introduction of gay male jelly wrestling and a hot new regular Sunday party.
New Look Launch For Mardi Gras
Change is afoot at Mardi Gras, as the organisation moves into what new Chair David Imrie is calling "the next generation". Next year, for the first time in Mardi Gras' history, season launch will be incorporated into Fair Day.
Re-Invent Yourself!
Pride WA's first party of 2008 goes on sale this Friday. Given that Madonna, the "Queen of Re-invention" turns 50 on Saturday August 16, Pride WA and Connections Nightclub present Reinvent Yourself, a night of Madonna mayhem.
Get Set For Our Next Culture Club Event!
Lands End is the amazing new show by world leader in puppetry and theatre illusion, Philippe Genty. We're so thrilled about it, that we're making it our next Same Same Culture Club event in Melbourne, and best of all, you're all invited!
Gay Is The New Black
It felt like the longest 'day' ever, but finally World Youth Day is over. Over the weekend over 350,000 pilgrims made their way to the Papal Mass, and over a thousand activists made their voices heard along the way.
Joy To The City
Australia’s only Full Time Queer Radio Broadcaster has just completed the mammoth task of moving from its small South Melbourne studio to its truly awesome new home at City Village in Melbourne’s CBD. And you're invited to check it all out!
Melbourne Mardi Gras Group Announces Final March
When the sexy Melbourne Mardi Gras Group marches at Mardi Gras in 2009, it will be for the last time. Danni Crowe, key organizer of popular queer Victorian marching group made the shock announcement this Wednesday 2nd July.
Your Disco Needs You!
Just when the inner-west thought things were getting gayer in their neck of the woods, two pieces of bad news have been handed down - one concerning the Newtown Hotel, the other the Imperial. But there is something you can do.
Join Up And Feel The Joy
Help support Australia’s only full time Queer Radio Broadcaster, JOY FM, by becoming a member, and you’ll also be in the running to win some great prizes.
Pride WA Re-Invents Itself
Pride WA has chosen the theme for its 2008 Festival - reINvention. They hope this theme will encourage the imagination and creativity of its participants, particularly of the annual Pride Parade, which has lost its glitz and glamour.
We Know What You Did Last Weekend!
It was a huge long weekend here in Sydney and we've got the photos to prove it!
Game On Gay Gamers!
The queers are taking over! Same Same and the Australian Centre For The Moving Image (ACMI) are teaming up to present a super cool night of queer fun and abandon at Game On. It’s the awesome new exhibition that everyone is talking about.
Gay Artists And Lesbian Writers Sought
Lesbian publication LOTL seeks lesbian writers for its competition. If your a male artist, then this is your final week to enter the Laird Men On Men Art Competition, Melbourne's longest running gay art prize. Check out this article for full details.
Queer Venues Join The Fight For The Right To Party
When Melbourne’s Bars, Nightclubs, Publicans and Events organisers head to Parliament House this Friday 30th May to protest the contentious 2am lockout laws, Melbourne’s vibrant Gay and Lesbian venues will be right along with them.
The New Manacle Unveiled!
Stuart and Andrew are thrilled that they can finally officially announce the new home of Manacle. The boys have bought The Clarence Hotel, which is on the corner of Parramatta Road and Crystal Street, Petersham.
Long Weekend Photos Now Online!
Us Aussies love a long weekend and the recent ANZAC break was no exception. There was plenty happening out there in clubs and bars all over the city and our gorgeous Same Same photographers were there to capture it all.
New Hope For Newtown Hotel
There's been movement in the stalemate between the owners and the previous operators of the much loved Newtown Hotel. The venue will be re-opening for business, but will it be gay? That still remains to be seen.
Manacle Is Back!
For those of you who have been longing for the return of Manacle, we've got good news for you. The wait is almost over - in fact, Stuart and Andrew from Manacle have just confirmed that they'll be opening their doors in six weeks.
Ladies Take Over T2
It's been a blight on the landscape since it opened, but now T2 nightclub at Taylor Square is all about the ladies.
T2 Nightclub Closed By Council
Sydney's gay community can breathe a collective sigh of relief - notorious nightclub T2 at Taylor Square has been shut down by the City Of Sydney.
Titan Of Porn To Tour Melbourne
International porn star of the year Alex Baresi, begins his tour of Melbourne next week. If you think that ‘bears’ aren’t really your type, then this exceptionally attractive 29 year old from Genova could be the guy who changes your mind.
Oxford Street Is "A Buttcrack"
Oxford Street was once the heart of Sydney's bohemian, gay cultural scene. Of course, the gays have been more than aware of its decline, particularly over the last two years, although it seems that its only now hitting the newspapers in a major way.
What Stirred The Same Same Pot Last Month?
December was another busy month here on Same Same. Wanna know what grabbed everyone's attention?
Newtown Has A Gay Bar Again...
... at least on Thursday nights! In light of the recent closure of the Newtown Hotel, which sent the inner-west gay community into a tail spin, the Bank Hotel have announced a new gay Thursday night for the boys.
Out On The Strip
Want to make Oxford Street a more vital, interesting and quite frankly, gay place? Gay and lesbian community groups are being asked to think of ways to put a little more glitz and glamour back into Oxford St.
Newtown Hotel - The Official Word
The closure of the Newtown Hotel has the Sydney gay community abuzz. What is behind the closure? How long will it be closed for? Same Same has the scoop.
Newtown Hotel Shut Down
So the Newtown Hotel closed its doors on the weekend, and it's another nail in the coffin for gay Sydney.
Maxi Shield Leading The Charge
So we all know that Oxford Street is not the place it once was and thanks to drag queen Maxi Shield, she's making those in charge sit up and take notice.
A New Manacle? Not On Your Life.
Don't you just love it? Manacle is moving out of the Taylor Square Hotel venue after this weekend, but the hotel management say they still want to keep things the way they are - just make sure you keep your shirt on.
Cairns Goes Troppo
The inaugural Tropical Pride Festival is due to kick off this year in Cairns on the 16th September 2007.
Support
A Good Man Is Hard To Find
With all this talk of gay marriage, census statistics, adoption rights and claiming our partner's superannuation, it seems like you're nobody unless you've got a partner. But are they becoming harder to find?
Reviews
Film - Sex and the City: The Movie
Four years after the final season of the hit HBO series, Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda are back still juggling careers, friendship, men, motherhood and Manhattan in Monolos. Don’t worry – no spoilers I promise!
DVD - Tan Lines
British director Ed Aldridge brings us his independently produced gay surf movie, Tan Lines.
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