Sleaze 2007 - ZIRCUS!

[Braxn]

Love the theme. Cant wait for the DJ's to be announced.

Just had a look at the Mardi Gras website and while they haven't revealed all the details there is this teaser...

This year's Sleaze Ball is called Zirkus and is a dark, sexy and gothic tale of circus, lust and whimsy.

[Tim D]

Yep I love the theme. We'll be announcing the DJs here on Same Same next week, so watch this space very carefully....

[jackie87]

Uggggghhhh I'm disappointed and have no idea what to wear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Year 11 Drama clowning costume! I think not!!

[Tim D]

What are you disappointed Jackie?

[jackie87]

It seems a bit too playful and not dark enough

[Savoy]

We don't need Sleaze to see a lot of hideous clowns running about in this town :) wokka-wokka...

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You'll be right jackie. Something will come to mind. Perhaps go into Google image search @ your leisure and type in words like "circus", "clown" then "trapeze" etc for some inspiration. Personally I'm not big on themes, but I do think this one is good.

I wonder how many Showgirl-like harlequins but with a gothic-twist front-up :cool: Some big bears could do the 1/2 man, 1/2 woman bit successfully.

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[Tim D]

Oh I reckon there is a pretty dark side to the circus.

Think all of the sideshow freaks, the inbred traveling carnies, the leather straps, the animals in cages....I could go on.

[mjm078]

If I was to attend how much effort would i have to go to in the costumer area......Would a red clown nose and a trumpet hitched over my shoulder be enough? Or am I seriously under clubbing it......BTW i cannot sew to save my life nor have i ever applied make up and to clear any confusion my body is not suited to lyrca in any way shape or form!

[Savoy]

Think all of the sideshow freaks, the inbred traveling carnies, the leather straps, the animals in cages....I could go on....and *that's* even before you get there.

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[Brad]

Oh I reckon there is a pretty dark side to the circus.

Think all of the sideshow freaks, the inbred traveling carnies, the leather straps, the animals in cages....I could go on.

TIm - your right on the money...!

[Savoy]

Time for some inspirational pics....just Googled @ http://images.google.com.au

You would have to make it glam as well as dark, otherwise you could end up looking like 2 mid-western American Gothic teens, or a 70s horror movie about killer clowns.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/Muse11/GothCircus.jpg


http://www.qosmiq.com/projects/characterscluballery/images/harlequin.color.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/Muse11/Harlequin1.jpg

[Tim D]

No wonder so many people seem to think clowns are evil. They are!

[robbie]

That second clown looks awesome - great artistry. I think I have found some costume motivation.

[Tim D]

I could totally see your hair like that Robbie.

[Savoy]

Step right up folks. Feast your eyes upon the unbelievable! You will be shocked. You will be amazed...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/Muse11/tranny2.jpg


http://www.marvey.ch/bilder/Ph_home.jpg


http://beauty.about.com/library/graphics/manwoman.jpg


http://www.oldwoodtoys.com/CircusCyr.jpg

[Tim D]

That half man / half woman thing is great!

[Savoy]

Yes, I thought so too. If you're a big lazy bear not wanting to go too much trouble, the strongman would be easy enough.

Here is Cirque du Soleil's website. Plenty of inspiration: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com

[Tim D]

If you're heading along to Sleaze this year, add yourself to the roll call here:

http://www.samesame.com.au/whatson/event/1195/Sleaze_Ball

[jackie87]

That half man / half woman thing is great!

Reminds me of the bride/groom mime in Whitney Houston's video for "How Will I Know"

[Tim D]

Reminds me of the bride/groom mime in Whitney Houston's video for "How Will I Know"

...or the guy from the Backstreet Boys video. Backsteet's back alright?

[Braxn]

Costume ideas...

http://www.abracadabrasuperstore.com/images/leg%20avenue%20costumes/circus/images/circus%20ringleader%20whip_jpg.jpg

http://www.firegroove.com/images/Gallery/Costume_Kam&Les.jpg

[jackie87]

I hope theres no firetwirling I got burnt from one of those and still have the burn which got infected nasty nasty stuff

[mjm078]

How about going as a "Ring Master" boom boom tish!! (such a bad joke)

[Tim D]

Ring Master
Big Top

This is going to be fun..

[hawaii60]

we're not going, over the Sleaze and MG, but for those who are, check out Joyce Mange's face makeup - very clown like...

[Savoy]

we're not going, over the Sleaze and MG, but for those who are, check out Joyce Mange's face makeup - very clown like......and here she is in all her "clowning" glory:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/Muse11/joycemange.jpg

[Tim D]

We love Joyce.

[hawaii60]

We love Joyce.
so do we, waited in line with her at the swimming finals at the Gay Games and she was a delight, very DTE!

[Tim D]

Yep, and anyone who has fun with the craft is awesome in my books.

[Braxn]

Ticket prices:
1st release = $55 members, $79 non-members
2nd release = $99 members, $119 non-members, $79 concession

DJ's:
Rob Davis
Feisty
Jayson Forbes
Kitty Glitter
Tim Graham
Murray Hood
Gi Jode
Kate Monroe
Neroli
Pete Newton
Justin Scott
Steve Sonius
Alex Taylor
Dan Murphy

[Gruso]

Nice range of styles there! It'll be interesting to see how all the back to back teams are put together.

Big congrats to my sister. Best. Gig. Ever. :cool:

[robbie]

squeal!

[Brad]

glad its out in the public domain now :)

[Rose Moverit]

Wow!
Fantastic Inspiration Board For Sleaze Right Here!
I Cant Wait To Start On My Construction!
Jackie Now You Have No Excuse!

Xx

[Tim D]

Big congrats to my sister. Best. Gig. Ever. :cool:

Gruso your sister is GI Jode, right? Love Jodes as a DJ, I book her regularly.

[Gruso]

That be her! :)

[deamesuk]

Who was missing on some of Mardi Gras's communications this week. Mea culpa and apologies to Dan.

[jackie87]

Wow!
Fantastic Inspiration Board For Sleaze Right Here!
I Cant Wait To Start On My Construction!
Jackie Now You Have No Excuse!

Xx

My first Sleaze and I'll probly wear my old ballet costume with rhinestones

[Tim D]

Who was missing on some of Mardi Gras's communications this week. Mea culpa and apologies to Dan.

Yay to Dan! We've amended the news item now to add Dan Murphy thanks Damien/Mardi Gras!

[taylor-dayne]

i can't wait for sleaze. i am excited about it already in a really big way. can't wait to start planning my costume!

[Braxn]

So who's coming to the party?

[KatSydney]

in.

[robbie]

If you're heading along to Sleaze this year, add yourself to the roll call here:

http://www.samesame.com.au/whatson/event/1195/Sleaze_Ball

check here for who is going and add your own name! :)

[Braxn]

Anyone know the Dj times?

[Brad]

Anyone know the Dj times?

DJ times will come earlier Sept. Not far away now.!

Brad

[daggydancer]

bring it.

[taylor-dayne]

ummm... can i just say something about the sleaze marketing? cos initially i thought the idea of ZIRKUS was a great one, and i still think the party will be hot - but come on - what's with the poster? the images on the poster and the german weimar zirkus theme just don't go together!

we are reading ads looking for circus performers, we are seeing images of firebreathers, and ringmasters etc. but it's all a bit too tame and literal if you ask me.

i have no doubt that this will be a hot party, but so many people are gonna be turned off by the really uninspiring artwork that's out there at the moment. mardi gras - i say push the darker edges a little...

[Braxn]

Great to see TRANCE back where it belongs in the hordern (4am - 8am)

Hordern
10pm – 1am: GI Jode and Neroli.
1 – 4am: Alex Taylor, Kate Monroe, Jayson Forbes.
4 – 8am: Peter Newton and Tim Graham.

Dome
10pm – 1am: Rob Davis
1 – 4am: Steve Sonius
4 – 8am: Fiesty

Forum
10pm – 12.30pm: Kitty Glitter
12.30 – 3am: Justin Scott
3 – 5.30am: Dan Murphy
5.30 – 8am: Murray Hood

[Christian Taylor]

dome thanks.
all night.

[Tim D]

I think I'm gonna be in Hordern for the early and middle part of the night, and then dip my toes into the Dome and Forum.

[Zakalwe]

Its going to be hard to choose where to spend your time!