With the fifth Massive Attack album finally out in the world, Grant Marshall has good reason to sound contented. The man otherwise known as Daddy G speaks in a languid Bristol drawl, occasionally trailing off or fading into a soft murmur.
Keen to holiday for next to nothing in the Land of the Long White Cloud? Skint, but bursting with wanderlust? No worries, mate – we've got you covered.
From Dannii Minogue to Karl Largerfeld, he has worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and fashion industry. He has been called the Tony Bartuccio of the noughties. Meet dancer, choreographer, teacher and model, Todd Patrick.
Did you miss out on seeing the shows at this year's Mardi Gras Party? Here are videos of main shows from the RHI that had everybody talking.
William Yang answers the phone in a soft voice and tells me he has been expecting my call. Like a sage overseer of the past few decades of gay life and the Sydney scene, Yang passes comment on how Mardi Gras has changed, and how things are the same.
Jade Starr is a Sydney based tranny rocker who takes no prisoners. She's back on stage again this Mardi Gras with her new show The Devil Wears Heels. We pulled her aside to find out more.
It’s 2:30am on a chilly Sydney morning. Three friends and I are just waking up and preparing to participate in an historical moment as photographer Spencer Tunick photographs thousands of naked people at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of plummeting down a ski-slope with absolutely no hope of stopping. Now imagine doing it surrounded by 700 gays and lesbians!
It’s a true test for something like Brisbane’s Big Gay Day to be celebrating ten years of fun, especially when other similar events have fallen to the wayside. Same Same chats to Maree Brown and Les Smith, two people behind the scenes of Big Gay Day.
With Mardi Gras season in full swing, we thought we'd take a moment to check out some of the best ways to unwind once the mirrorballs stop spinning.
The House of Blackstar is back again this Mardi Gras with their dance party event Fierce Ball, a spectacular night of indigenous celebration. One of the ladies taking to the stage is Constantina Bush.
With an acclaimed career spanning over two decades, Ross Watson is one of Australia’s most recognised and prolific queer artists. Same Same catches up with Watson about his latest exhibition Classic de Novo II.
Meet vocalist Amii Jackson and musician John von Ahlen, the super hot Melbourne based electronic pop duo Parralox that’s making tsunami waves on the international stage.
Sponsors paying actors to march in their floats. A leading gay activist "banned" from Fair Day. A predominantly queer float being excluded from the Parade, while spots go to corporate sponsors. Just what does Mardi Gras mean these days?
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