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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 …
Who will be BrisBears’ next Mr Bear Queensland?
The BrisBears will crown a new Mr Bear Queensland for 2019 at their annual bear festival this weekend. BrisBears’ Northern Exposure is the state’s annual bear festival, attracting visitors from all over the country. It runs from October 16 to 20 this year and features ten events across Brisbane. And this Friday night, Queensland’s Mr …
Voting now open for Brisbane’s Trans Community Awards 2019
Voting has now opened for this year’s Trans Community Awards, the Brisbane trans, gender diverse and non-binary community’s night of nights. Each year, the Trans Community Awards recognise the achievements of activists, groups, events and allies to the local trans, gender diverse, non-binary, brotherboy and sistergirl communities. The event is organised by the group Many …
Candy Surprise joins Sportsman Hotel Drag Hall of Fame in emotional farewell
Queensland drag star Candy Surprise has been inducted into the Sportsman Hotel’s Drag Hall of Fame in an emotional farewell to the Brisbane venue. Candy, a.k.a. Brisbane entertainer Paul Jay, has performed across Queensland for 19 years. In the coming weeks, Paul is moving to Canada with his partner Sam and their family. And on …