23 May 2013
Under what was a random act of kindness, a local Fortitude Valley business Quick Colour was asked to print a rush job of business cards for Trevor Robinson of GLITF (Gay & Lesbian Immigration Task Force) ready for an impending AGM that evening.
The proprietor who is used to all sorts of requests from Q News for various community groups, asked...
22 May 2013
Last week an artist called Wayne Bucklar launched his first ever solo art exhibition titled “Blokes & the Bush” and it proved to be a resounding success. They say an artist can expect to lose money for their first 3 solo art exhibitions, but Wayne an openly gay artist, proved them wrong. He sold 60% of artwork from his first exhibition, held...
22 May 2013
This show is all male, all vaudeville, and all trash! Fresh from glitter bombing the globe, the cult variety show Briefs will return to their humble and dysfunctional Brisbane roots with a brand spankin’ new show.
The boys from briefs are currently in lock down at the Brisbane Powerhouse, set to unleash ‘the second coming’ with a full...
22 May 2013
Nash Theatre’s production of Tennessee Williams’ classic, A Streetcar Named Desire opened last week in New Farm to immediate praise. Staging a much loved classic is no easy task, particularly for a smaller company - when things aren’t quite right, it is glaringly obvious. Thankfully, however, Director Brenda White’s production was spot on....
22 May 2013
By John Rattray
True to the original production staged twenty-one years ago, Hot Shoe Shuffle at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre didn’t disappoint. A full house of all ages knew they were seeing a magical updated stage production and responded accordingly with many standing ovations, stamping of feet and shouts for more. The set and lighting worked to...
21 May 2013
Vydamo – Becoming HumanAs predicted a very positive, colourful, confident,party album. Not only is the music toe tappinglyfunky but it’s also inspiring since this was a oneman show album where Jim Finn recorded everyinstrument and performed all vocals (just likeBen Folds). Such range and fun in the albumdemonstrating what an absolute talent Jim is...
21 May 2013
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has declared his support for gay marriage after voting it down last year."I have come to the conclusion that church and state can have different positions and practices on the question of same sex marriage," Mr Rudd wrote in a May 20 blog post."I believe the secular Australian state should be able to...
20 May 2013
Justin Timberlake’s record label has announced that he will be releasing another album in September this year. This means in one year Justin will be releasing 2 LP releases...
Rihanna raised the bar by releasing an album each year; well JT is definitely making up for lost time and levelling the playing field. What’s also significant about this...
20 May 2013
Wednesdays 8:30 on SoHo
Wentworth has broken Foxtel rating records for Aussie drama and is proving to be quite the force. A total reboot of the classic Prisoner – sans shaky walls and dodgy props. It’s gritty, tough and oh so much fun. Bea is firmly entrenched after the shock murder of the Gov (Catherine McClements) and her subsequent wrong place...
20 May 2013
Well it’s almost that time of year again - June, when most cities have their gay pride parades. Did you know that they actually commemorate a gay riot in New York City? Did you also know that there is an urban myth that Judy Garland propelled this? More abut Judy a little later, for now, a few facts.
On 27th June 1969, after decades of police...
