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Brisbane’s drag queens are returning to the Sportsman Hotel
Brisbane’s drag queens are returning to the Sportsman Hotel from tonight as Queensland’s COVID-19 restrictions ease further. Sporties owner Neil McLucas said from tonight (Friday, June 5), two queens will entertain diners and the Butch Bar will also reopen. “Given the restrictions, we decided to turn it into a theatre restaurant, with the queens entertaining …
Celebrate Mardi Gras 2020 at Brisbane’s Sportsman Hotel
Not travelling to Sydney for this year’s Mardi Gras parade? Brisbane’s Sportsman Hotel is inviting everyone to join them in the celebrations this Saturday. The Spring Hill venue is throwing their annual Mardi Gras party on Saturday, February 29, with free entry all night. You can watch the live stream of this year’s Mardi Gras …
Two more performers join Sportsman Hotel’s Drag Hall of Fame
Two more iconic performers, Malika and Ella Va’lay, have joined the Sportsman Hotel’s Drag Hall of Fame for their contributions to the local entertainment scene. The pair received the Brisbane venue’s special honours at a ceremony on Sunday night. The award recognises their contribution to Queensland drag, performing arts and charity fundraising. Host Wanda D’Parke …
Two more drag legends to join Sportsman Hotel Drag Hall of Fame
Two more Queensland performers will be inducted into the Sportsman Hotel’s Drag Hall of Fame this Australia Day long weekend. The Brisbane venue’s Drag Hall of Fame honour recognises entertainers for their contribution to Queensland drag and the local community. Performers Malika and and Ella Va’lay will be immortalised in the Sportsman Hotel’s Lounge Bar …
PHOTOS: Sportsman Hotel’s 30th Birthday – December 6, 2019
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Brisbane’s iconic gay bar The Sportsman Hotel celebrates 30th birthday
The Sportsman Hotel, Brisbane’s iconic gay venue, has celebrated its 30th birthday. A large crowd gathered at the venue on Friday night (December 6) for a special celebration with Sporties’ owner Neil McLucas and his team. Neil (pictured, front) thanked everyone for their support for Sporties before cutting a rainbow pride flag birthday cake on …
PHOTOS: Trans Awards 2019 @ Sportsman Hotel – November 17, 2019
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And the winner of Miss Sportsman Hotel 2019 is…
Brisbane drag queen Gina Vanderpump has been crowned Miss Sportsman Hotel 2019 at the venue’s popular annual drag pageant. After wowing the panel of judges across three rounds, Gina (pictured above, right) was named winner and presented with a crown, sash and $1000 cash prize from sponsor Smirnoff Vodka. Drag queen Alexis Diamond was named …
ATSAQ celebrates beloved Queensland volunteer Aunty Pat
Queensland transgender advocates have paid tribute to long-serving volunteer Aunty Pat, who has retired from community fundraising after 26 years. Aunty Pat (pictured, second from right) has had to retire due to her health. Australian Transgender Support Association (ATSAQ) President Gina Mather thanked Pat for her years of volunteer work. “Aunty Pat has been a …