Brisbane
Russell Morris talks The Real Thing Symphonic Tour in Brisbane
ARIA Award-winning Australian music legend, Russell Morris, joins forces with a 54-piece orchestra for The Real Thing Symphonic Concert tour. This symphonic reimagining of Russell’s beloved hits Brisbane this December. The tour has already left a trail of sell-out shows behind as it has rock and rolled its way through Australia this year. The tour …
Dolly Kicks hosts Drag Storytime at Brisbane’s Shelf Lovers
Drag queen Dolly Kicks is hosting a free Drag Storytime this weekend at Brisbane’s indie LGBTQIA+ bookstore Shelf Lovers. Shelf Lovers opened in Wooloowin earlier this year, and the family-owned bookstore proudly specialises in LGBTQIA+ books. This weekend, the team are partnering with Queer and Here to host the special festive Drag Storytime event on …
Bay Pride March Boasts Spectacular Turnout
The controversy over the inaugural Bay Pride March prompted allies who ordinarily wouldn’t attend an LGBTIQA+ BB SG march to come out and show their support. Thank you to the protesters for helping the Wynnum Fringe Festival Bay Pride March achieve such a fabulous number! We hope to see you back next year helping Bay …
Brisbane Hustlers hosting Speedo car wash fundraiser
Gentlemen, start your engines! The rugby players from the Brisbane Hustlers want to wash your car in their swimmers for an important cause. Club President Steve Bevan told us it’s the Hustlers’ first car wash, on December 2. It starts at 7am at Norths Rugby Club at Wavell Heights, northeast of Brisbane. The boys will …
Police investigate fake flyers targeting Wynnum’s Bay Pride
Wynnum police are investigating the fake, homophobic flyers targeting the new Bay Pride event at Wynnum Fringe this weekend. Fringe founder Tom Oliver has previously spoken out against a sad and disturbing campaign against the inaugural Pride March and Fair Day-style event this weekend. In an emotional video, Tom condemned the “defamatory” flyers that used …
Locals go nude on Brisbane River for artist Spencer Tunick
Artist Spencer Tunick has shared an early preview of the artwork he created with over 100 nude volunteers on the Brisbane River at the weekend. The New York artist is renowned for his live artworks depicting the nude figure in public. Since 1992, Spencer has organised over 100 installations using dozens, hundreds or thousands of …
Wynnum’s new Bay Pride targeted with homophobic flyers
The organisers of Wynnum Fringe are seeking legal advice after protesters distributed homophobic flyers to letterboxes opposing the festival’s new Bay Pride event. The fourth annual Wynnum Fringe Festival is on now, with a lineup of arts and cultural events half an hour from Brisbane. The Wynnum and Manly festival’s second week this week has …
Level up your wedding choreo with The Balanced Dancer
Are you planning to tie the knot in Brisbane soon? Do you want to make your wedding day unforgettable with a personalised dance performance? Just like the wedding venue, cake, outfit, flowers, and event styling, a first wedding dance should be both unique and unforgettable – for the happy couple, and for all of the …
Sweet message in Christian Wilkins’ new children’s book
First-time author Christian Wilkins has released a children’s picture book with a beautiful message about diversity. The openly gay influencer and Aussie entertainment industry heir put his own experiences into the cute story Princess Mitchell, illustrated by Meng Koach. The book is about “celebrating differences, overcoming adversity and embracing your identity.” “Mitchell and his cat, …
Students can go to Brisbane Pride’s Queer Formal for free
Brisbane Pride Festival is offering local LGBTQIA+ students their dream high school formal experience, with their annual Queer Formal back this weekend. Since 2017, the organisers of the city’s annual Pride Festival celebrations have put on the event at Brisbane City Hall. The event offers a safe and inclusive celebration for LGBTQIA+ young people who, …
