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AT THE END OF THE DAY When Victor Hugo published his great novel ‘Les Miserables’ in 1862 he wrote in the preface his reasons for creating the story.
it’s like a giant oil painting has come to life on stage. If you’ve never seen ‘Les Miserables’ go – you won’t be disappointed.
So long as there shall exist, by reason of law and custom, a social condemnation, which, in the face of civilization, artificially creates hells on earth, and complicates a destiny that is divine with human fatality; so long as the three problems of the age—the degradation of man by poverty, the ruin of women by starvation, and the dwarfing of childhood by physical and spiritual night— are not solved; so long as, in certain regions, social asphyxia shall be possible; in other words, and from a yet more extended point of view, so long as ignorance and misery remain on earth, books like this cannot be useless.
Having watched the show in Melbourne last month in preparation for our cover story this month I found it stuck with me, not only have I been constantly humming ‘One Day More’, “I Dreamed a Dream’ and ‘At the End of the Day’, I’ve also found myself thinking about what we’re doing in 2014 to make the world a better a place. What laws of our time are allowing a hell on earth for society’s most vulnerable? Time to set some new goals for the year ahead.
Now more than a century and a half later, the challenges at Hugo hoped to highlight still exist in our modern world, albeit in different forms. Even in our most prosperous cities poverty, starvation and children’s’ innocent young lives being cut short are still daily realities. The tale of Jean Valjean, his nemesis Inspector Javert, Fantine, the young Cosette, the Thenardiers, the heart throb Marius and lovelorn Eponine has as much to communicate today as it did when it was first published. At the end of this month the amazing new production of the musical ‘Les Miserables’ will arrive in Perth. If you’ve seen this show before, go again – the new staging is staggeringly effective,
May you all have a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2015.
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As the television program revealed mysteries from his maternal grandfather’s past, Alan found parallels with his life. The one hour program was actually filmed over a number of months, which was just as well as the surprises continually sideswiped him with the similarities to his story. He writes about his struggle to realign himself and to clear a path through the wreckage his father and grandfather had left behind. His work continually draws his back to the present, and his humanity and compassion allow him to heal. Telling the world a much darker and deeper story than that of a “fabulous celebrity life” has powerful messages about “the frailty of life, the importance of family and the power of love.” Alan also reminds us that the scariest thing about abuse of any shape or form is not the abuse itself, but that if it continues long enough, it can begin to feel commonplace and eventually acceptable – but it is never commonplace and never acceptable. Lezly Herbert
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Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of ‘Les Miserables’ is heading to Perth. The show which is one of the most successful musicals ever has been given a makeover. The new production utilises projections and innovative lighting to bring 19th century Paris to life.
The show looks like a giant oil painting has come to life. The fast moving musical is filled with emotion as it follows the lives of Jean Valjean, his ward Cosette, his nemesis Inspector Javert and the people living in the slums of Paris . Simon Gleeson takes on the lead role of Jean Valjean, while Hayden Tee appears as Inspector Javert. Patrice Tipoki plays Fantine, while another WAAPA graduate, Emily Langridge plays her daughter Cosette. Kerrie Anne Greenland plays the lovelorn Eponine, while the handsome Chris Durling excels as revolutionary Enjolras. Euan Doige takes on the role of love interest Marius, while Trevor Ashley and Lara Mulachy get all the laughs as the Thenardiers. Euan Doige who plays the heart-throb Marius remembers the first time he was introduced to the world of ‘Les Miserables’.
“My first ‘Les Miserables’ experience must have been when I was about thirteen. My singing teacher gave me some sheet music and she said, ‘Let’s work on this song ‘Stars’’. I had no idea about the show, but I loved the music. I performed it at a local singing competition.” Doige said. “I love being a part of this show because I think it’s so important to share this story with people. Simon Glesson mentioned a while ago, ‘This is the last show that is telling stories, stories that really happened.’ Musical theatre is changing, people are still creating things that are amazing, but it nice to share a story. It’s so true and full of honesty.” When asked if he has a favourite moment in the show Doige nominates ‘At the End of the Day’.
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“Thenardier is a very interesting character,” Ashley said, “He’s possibly the most evil character in the show really. The show has a lot of religious overtones really, Valjean finds God and he’s able to change himself, but Thenardier and his wife are really seen as the Godless of the show.” “He’s a character who relishes the fact that he’s totally wrong, he’ll happily sell his daughter, or kill someone, and it doesn’t really bother him. Things don’t come into his moral compass.” Ashley said he was enjoying the challenge of being in a very different kind of musical. “Let’s be honest, some days I do wish for a sequin or two, or an up-tempo number would be nice.” Ashley jokes, breaking into a giant laugh. “It’s very different to Priscilla, that was all feathers and over the top pop songs. It’s funny for me to be in such a legit show – I think everyone was surprised when it was announced that it would be me playing the role!” ‘Les Miserables’ opens for previews at the Crown Theatre on December 31st. Tickets are available from ticketek.com.au
“We spent a lot of time on stage trying to make each other laugh,” Ashley confesses. “She’ll say something ridiculous to me and try to get me to laugh…it’s a fun relationship we have.”
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since realised that she still wanted to perform, so next year she’s coming to Australia for a national tour. “Singing is my life!” Mouskouri declares “I made my life doing this, there is a lot of meaning for me in being a singer. Last year I started looking for an excuse, a reason so I could say ‘I’m back’.”
“I remember the first times!” proclaims the singer who recently celebrated her eightieth birthday. “The first time in Paris, I was there for six hours and recorded one song, but I had been in a studio before that, in Greece, I went in with Manos Hadjidakis the Greek author who wrote so many of the most beautiful songs that I’ve sung in my life. It was 1958.”
The singer is proud of her on-going work with UNICEF, she as a child of the Second World War she had the first-hand said experience of the problems of war. “It’s taken me from South America, to Central America, and Mexico – I’ve been to Vietnam and Africa, the Ivory Coast and Kenya and so many places”. “The things I have seen, sometimes they are unbearable. There is so much suffering of children.” Mouskouri said. “The most important thing is that children need health and education”. Mouskouri shared that she doesn’t regret the five years she spent as a member of the European Parliament but she realized that it wasn’t the perfect match for her. “I left because I wanted to, I realised it wasn’t a world for me to continue in, it’s a different world, it’s a world where they are trying to find the right solutions, but it’s very difficult.”
“I wasn’t nervous, I was so anxious to go, and was so happy, I was keen to go. I wasn’t afraid, I had nothing to lose, I just wanted to learn.” Mouskouri recalled.
Mouskouri said she was blessed to have a fan base that spanned generations. “I’ve been very lucky in my life, when I was a young mother I had lots of ladies who were younger than me who liked my records, and they have influenced their children…it’s the most wonderful gift to have parents who have shared their love of music with their children.”
Over the last 50 years the Greek superstar has sold over 300 million records. Mouskouri was a truly international artist, she recorded in many different languages and toured the world for decades playing in virtually every nation on the planet. Mouskouri nominates working with Quincy Jones as one of her career highlights.
Nana Mouskouri, one of the most successful recording artists in the world is heading to Perth.
“I’ve been so lucky to have people like my music for so many years, to have been able to travel around the world and meet so many wonderful people,” Mouskouri humbly said.
“I went into the studio with Quincy Jones in 1962, that was in New York.” said Mouskouri, “We were there for three weeks and every night Quincy took me to listen to some of the important singers of the time, we’d head off to Harlem and see Sarah Vaughn, Dianah Washington and Nancy Wilson or Nat King Cole. Then we’d head into the studio, I learned so much at that time.”
Nana Muskouri is playing at the Perth Concert Hall on Sunday April 19, tickets are available at Ticketek. Head to the OUTinPerth giveaways page for your chance to score a ticket to the show.
Having retired from performing in 2008 Mouskouri went on to work as a UNICEF Ambassador and had a political career representing Greece in the European Parliament. The singer has
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Promoting Solidarity
At the 2014 World AIDS Day commemoration, WA AIDS Council Chairperson Jonathon Hallet addressed the audience with a speech commenting on the need for solidarity in the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS. “Solidarity is a word we don’t seem to hear so often recently when we confront the global challenge of AIDS. And yet solidarity has been a foundation principle from the time that the crisis began more than 30 years ago.” Hallet said. He also drew attention to the need to show solidarity not only within our community, but across the world. “Our own self-interest dictates that we not only take an interest in HIV and AIDS in our region, but that we actively participate in helping build capacity with local organisations working hard to lessen the devastation that HIV will potentially, and in some places already is producing. Capacity must be addressed in terms of legal and political frameworks, health promotion, health infrastructure, personal empowerment, community development and education”. Sophie Joske
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In late November, Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm introduced a bill to the senate that would allow marriage for gay lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex Australians. The bill, if successful, would change the wording of the Marriage Act to ”a union between two people” rather than between “a man and a woman”. Leyonhjelm told RTRTM’s ‘Morning Magazine’ program that Prime Minister Tony Abbott urged him not to introduce the bill. “He gave me the definite impression that he’d rather I didn’t raise it, that they have enough on their agenda already and this would just cause debate and division in the party room and he wished it would just go away, and that I’d leave it alone.” Leyonhjelm said.
In the lead up to the 2013 election, Abbott softened his position on same sex marriage, stating that although he was personally against marriage equality, the matter would be brought to “the postelection party room”. Recently, Abbott seems to have negated that statement by saying in a press conference on December 1st that a conscience vote on the issue was unlikely. “Normally, opposition private members motions in the Senate are dealt with without a vote [in the party room]” Abbott said. Now, if this one is different, well, obviously the party room will consider it. But if is dealt with in the normal way, it won’t actually come before the party room.” Image credit: YAY Micro Sophie Joske
Perth Marches
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Perth Pride Parade returned to its traditional night time position this year and the streets of Northbridge were crowded with spectators. Fifty-two groups marched in the parade ranging from community groups to businesses and individuals. The shoe from ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ made an appearance, alongside
stilt walkers, super heroes, samba dancers and drag stars. Political causes weren’t left out either with a theatrical group highlighting LGBTIQ people held in detention on Manus Island. Marriage Equality and Mental Health issues were also highlighted. Graeme Watson
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Equal Marriage Supporters
Take to The Streets
On November 22nd activists, members of the LGBTI community and allies marched to oppose Australia’s ban on same sex marriage. Curtin Student Guild Humanities Faculty representative Clare Francis chaired the rally, introducing fellow speakers Farida Iqbal, James Rendell, UWA Student Guild Queer Officer Natalia Verne and Greens MLC Lynn MacLaren , who spoke on the need for persistence in the fight for marriage equality.
“I am over 50, I am a lesbian, I am a member of the Greens in this parliament, in this state and it is not easy and I really need your support for every time the Greens stand up for what matters. What matters today is equal love, and that’s not just for the same sex marriage bill which I have the agenda, but it’s for queer rights across the spectrum. It is for lesbian, gay, intersex, bisexual, asexual, trans and queer, because we are different and we get left out.” Mac Laren said. Sophie Joske
James Clarke Wins
WA Young Person of the Year James Clarke was named WA Young Person of the Year in a ceremony presented by the Youth Affairs Council of WA and the Department of Local Government and Communities with support from Lotterywest. Seventeen year old Clarke was recognized for having overcome prejudice as an Aboriginal and out homosexual youth. He has been elected vice captain of Lockridge Senior High School. He speaks publicly about supporting students who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and gender and sexuality diverse. Clarke said he was thrilled to receive the award. “It’s not just for me, it’s for the minorities which I’m within. It’s amazing for
everyone who identifies as Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander and/or same sex attracted, gay lesbian or intersex. It really made me feel like I was being recognized for the work I was doing and it made me feel like a million dollars. It made me feel like Beyonce when she accepted awards, it was amazing.” Sophie Joske
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Perth’s resident drag DJ Feminem The Future is going to be representing WA at Queens of the Galaxy, the nation-wide drag competition that is performed annually in Darwin. The competition sees one queen from each of Australia’s states compete to see who will be crowned Queen of the Galaxy for that year. Last year Western Australia had no representative, so it’s up to Feminem to put us back on the map. She chatted to OUTinPerth about what she wants to show the world about Western Australia’s drag scene:
“WA is the best. I grew up in Sydney and started my drag career in Sydney and Perth rolls with the best of them absolutely, so it’s definitely a chance for me to show the rest of the country what we do over here.” Feminem said she feels Perth’s drag scene, while it may not be as large as Sydney’s, has contenders just as strong.
professionally have such very distinct looks, very distinct personalities and we are all so easily recognizable and I think because we are in such a small community we all want to make sure we stand out from the crowd.” Having never been to Darwin before, Feminem said she’s excited to bring her skills into uncharted territory. “My winning strategy is just to really go out there and do what I do best and that is entertain, to really turn it out 100%. I love competing. When I look back over some
of the earlier years and when I first started out doing competitions, some of the best times I’ve ever had in drag is doing competitions and performing against others. And it really brings out the best in people I think. So I’m excited. But as far as winning goes, it’s anyone’s, you know. You never can tell.” Sophie Joske Image by Claire Alexander
“I think a smaller scene really forces people to step their game up. I feel on some of the bigger scenes, it’s not laziness but I feel like queens can kind of blend in with each other, and I feel like in Perth, all of us who are working
CLUBS Lesbian Mud Wrestling
For ten years Lesbian Mud Wrestling has been the biggest event on a Wednesday night, it’s people wrestling in mud! Although not always lesbians, sometimes there are dirty boys too. Every Wednesday, doors open at 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge.
Gods and Monsters New Year’s Eve
Unleash your inner beast at Connections for a party of mythic proportions! Best costume wins a weekend trip to Melbourne, so start planning your outfit now! December 31st from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge.
Le Club Romantique
Perth’s newest night time occasional brings out a night for the romantics! Featuring the sensual sounds of Andras and Oscar, and other fabulous guests. December 12th from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge.
Bingay
It’s bingo hosted by a drag queen. It’s rude, it’s crude and might shock your mother, but maybe not, we’ve taken ours along and survived. We recommend taking your own pens. For bookings email bingay@ connectionsnightclub.com Every Thursday, 7pm-9pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge.
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Nothing but bright, bubbly, sugar coated pop tunes at this popular mid-week get together hosted by our favourite girl BarbieQ. Featuring drag shows at 1am. Every Thursday, 10pm-late, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge.
RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Carmen Carrera, Raja, Darienne Lake and Manila Luzon join forces for one hell of a show! Friday December 12th from 9pm The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth
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Must Be the Music
Each week Connections DJ’s play with you and tease you and they lead you through a journey through disco, house, progressive and even a touch of techno. Every Friday, 10pm-5am, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge.
Enjoy some after work nibbles and drinks at this event for LGBTIQ and ally professionals to meet new people, catch up with old friends and build their professional network. Thursday December 18th 6pm-8pm at Pure Bar, 331 Hay Street Subiaco.
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PUBS Drag Factory
Throw on a frock, slip on a wig, pick out a tune and give drag a go, wannabe Drag Queens and Drag Kings can compete for a cash prize. Wednesdays from 9pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth
New Year’s Eve Toga Frat Party
The Court’s New Year’s bash is going college style this year! If a toga isn’t your style, take your inspiration from the football and cheerleading teams! December 31st from 6pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth
The food is first rate, the choice of wines is adventurous and on Sundays they have sublime live music too. Every Sunday, doors open from 4pm, Swallow Bar, 198 Whatley Cres, Maylands.
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Enjoy live music in a relaxed dining environment and have a drink while you’re there. Every Friday and Saturday Night, 7pm-9pm, Chapels on Whatley, 196 Whatley Crescent Maylands.
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COMMUNITY Southern Gate Rainbows and Voracious Vixens Christmas Lunch
This BYO BBQ lunch is combines the forces of the Perth Southern Gate Rainbows and the Voracious Vixens. Don’t forget a Secret Santa gift of around $15! Sunday December 14th, 11am at the picnic area across the street from R Bar, 57 Rockingham Beach Road, Rockingham.
WA Wanderers Christmas BBQ, AGM and Woodman Park Walk
This friendly group for men who like men and long walks on the beach have a lot going on! There’s a Christmas BBQ in December and a walk to the historic Woodman Point in January. Contact 0415 249 265 for more information. Christmas BBQ: 11am-3pm at ‘Shelter W’ at Mussel Point West, Whiteman Park. Woodman Point Walk: meeting at Dome Cafe Leederville at 8:30am Sunday January 18th to travel to Woodman Point.
DJ and trumpeter extraordinaire Timmy Trumpet returns from a tour across North America to bring his double platinum-selling single ‘Freaks’ to Metropolis Fremantle’s Christmas Party.
Perth Queer Community Picnic
Everyone is welcome to come together and enjoy a day in the sunshine! Don’t forget to bring food or drink to share. December 28th from 12pm McCallum Park, Taylor Street, Victoria Park
Saturday December 20th at Metropolis Fremantle, tickets available from www.oztix.com.au
Queer Business Network Sundowner This delightfully casual evening is for all LGBTIQ folks and allies who’d like to expand their networks or just enjoy a chilled out after work drink. Thursday December 18th, 6pm-8pm, Pure Bar, 331 Hay Street, Subiaco
YOUTH EVENTS Freespace
A safe social drop-in session for all people under 26 who are same sex attracted, intersex, trans* and/or gender diverse Weekly on Wednesdays 5pm-8pm & Fridays 4pm-8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth (however, do note the Freedom Centre will be closed from December 23rd until the new year.
Junior aGender
A session for people under 18 who are trans* and/or gender diverse and their families. Monday December 22nd, 5pm-8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth.
Outspace
A session for all people under 26 who are LGBTIQQ. These sessions are activity-based so come along to try something new, get active and have fun! Saturday December 13th, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth.
Q Culture
Drop-in session for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Culturally Diverse young people who are LGBTIQQ. Thursday December 18th, 5pm – 8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth.
COMEDY
CULTURE Factory Floor
UK post-industrial band Factory Floor bring their zoned-out beats to the Bakery for one night of amazing music madness. December 13th, 8pm till late at the Bakery, 233 James Street Northbridge
Sky High New Year’s Eve
The Big HOO-HAA!
Rooftop Movies host Fatima and Alexander Nut as they weave their musical magic for a New Year’s Eve spectacular!
This completely improvised comedy show sees two teams of players face-off in an improvised comedy showdown!
December 31st from 7pm, Rooftop Movies: the top of the car park at 68 Roe Street
Saturdays at 8pm, Lazy Susan’s Comedy Den Upstairs at the Brisbane Hotel, corner of Brisbane and Beaufort St.
Late Nite Tuff Guy
Super Giant DJs present this poolside party featuring Late Night Tuff Guy and local support acts. Saturday January 10th at 3pm, Next Generation Rooftop Pool, 21 King’s Park Road, Perth
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are relatable regardless of orientation like falling in love, searching for identity and finding professional fulfillment. ‘Looking: The Complete First Season’ will be available in digital, Blu-Ray and DVD formats from December 10th. OUTinPerth has five DVD copies of ‘Looking: The Complete First Season’ to give away. Head to www.outinperth.com
Pride Party @ Connections
‘Looking’ is a groundbreaking comedy centred around the lives of Patrick (Jonathan Groff), Agustín (Frankie J. Alvarez) and Dom (Murray Bartlett), three gay men at different stages of their professional and romantic lives. The trio attempt to navigate the nuances of the modern gay scene in the progressive and fast-paced environment of the San Francisco Bay Area. The series explores the extent to which the gay scene has become mainstream, focusing not just on night life and hook up culture but issues that
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It Ain’t Vot You Do it’s Ze Vay Zat You Do It! The new follow-up musical comedy to Desperately Young at Heart, Cabaret Award Winner WA, Fringe World 2014
Starring Singer Robert Hofmann (in his various guises) with Pianist Tommaso Pollio
“Hofmann has a huge talent, and relishes the Hana Theatre Journal “Outrageously original and hilarious… practically perfection” Buzzcuts
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For her twelfth record soul sister Mary J Blige headed to London to embrace a new sound and spent a month working with some of the UK’s hottest talent. Teaming up with Disclosure, Emile Sande, Naughty Boy and Sam Smith has allowed Blige to release what may regarded as the best album of her career. The album has a huge range from the soulful ‘Therapy’, which opens the album, to tender ballads and killer dance tracks including ‘Right Now’ and ‘Follow’. This is a superior album. - Graeme Watson
Shamir – On the Regular we love this tune! Camp rap for Las Vegas Little Boots – Taste It British Disco Diva returns with spare electronic tune Sunbeam Sound Machine – Wandering, I psychedelic golden goodness, the perfect soundtrack to a daydream while wandering through the woods, The Flaming Lips featuring Moby and Miley Cyrus – Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Certainly one of the oddest collaborations of recent times Eli Escobar – Sweet Love (Kim Ann Foxman Remix) minimal
Royksopp The Inevitable End
This massive compilation sees a swag-load of artists take on some classic tracks from the 80’s with mostly positive results. Kylie Minogue excels with Kim Carnes ‘Bette Davis Eyes’, Sam Smith delivers a mellow take on Whitney Houston’s ‘How Will I Know’, Will Young nails Womack and Womack’s ‘Teardrops’ and Birdy transforms Madonna’s ‘Lucky Star’ into a haunting ballad. Sophie Ellis Bextor shows she can do New Order better than George Michael and Caro Emerald respectfully recreates ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’. If you love the 80’s this will bring you joy. - Graeme Watson
Thirteen years after their breakthrough hit with the ever catchy tune ‘Epple’ – Norwegian electronic duo Royksopp bow out with their final offering, a darker and more somber collection of tunes. Featuring a host of guest vocalists including Robyn, Man Without a Country, Jamie Irrepressible and Susanne Sudfor, this is an interesting album. ‘I had this thing’ is the albums most upbeat moment, while other tunes are filled with interesting lyrics, worth repeated listens. The closing track ‘Thankyou’, which features what sounds like harmonising robots, is a lovely final note from the band. - Graeme Watson
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Zooey Deschanel and M Ward reunite to perform some old time classics with a live 20 piece orchestra. Opening up with ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’ the duo present a lush and classy collection of tunes spanning from the 1930’s to the 1970s. Dusty Springfield’s ‘Stay Awhile’, Herb Alpert’s ‘This Guys in Love with You’, and ‘Teach Me Tonight,’ penned by Sammy Khan and Gene De Paul, are some of the highlights. ‘Unchained Melody’ is one of the more recognizable songs on the album the duo deliver a unique version filled with country twang. A beautiful collection.- Graeme Watson
house with vocals that phase in and out Giraffage – Tell Me Popular remix team release their own tunes, this one’s a lovely summer disco tune The Cyclist – Ripples Through Ice lo-fi electronic artist second album is an intriguingly odd collections of sounds Betty Who – Somebody Loves You Betty Who’s been bouncing around in the background forever, suddenly she’s got an album and it sounds like she stole all Katy Perry’s songs Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk funkified tune filled with trumpets and a groove to grind to
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Various Artists Tim Sweeney’s Beats from Space For 15 years this influential NYC radio program has been playing interesting dance tunes and now this double album attempts to capture the sound of the show through a select number of tracks. It’s got moments of soul, snippets of world music, odd beats, and unexpected 60’s bubblegum pop. There’s funk, acid house and a dab of house in the mix. It’s a journey across different sounds, a real journey. Artists making the cut include Azari and III, John Talabot, Tensnake and Plaid and a heap of obscure artists too. This is ace. - Graeme Watson
Kiera Owen, frontwoman of local indie rock band Rag N’ Bone tells us which songs would play during her Oscar-winning moments. First kiss? Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye Strutting down the street? Definitely some Tina Turner. No song in particular, just any. So much sass.
Funeral? I Can Never Go Home Any More- The Shangri Las
Big break up song? Soon We’ll be Found - Sia Inspirational Montage: Marshal Dear - Savages Fist pump moment? Did It Again – Kylie Minogue
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Although he can recite the modern-day scriptures from corporate America, Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) finds he has few opportunities to secure work. Then one night, he stumbles upon two men filming for the next morning’s television news and he becomes a nightcrawler. Filmed on the streets of Los Angeles between midnight and 6am, the film captures those who prowl the streets and record car crashes, fires and even murders to sell to local news stations. Lou works exclusively for veteran news producer Nina (Rene Russo) and it is interesting to see how their relationship changes as Lou becomes more consummate at his job. Both Lou and Nina are survivors in the battle between television stations for the scariest crime stories, but sometimes lines are crossed. This highly watchable nocturnal thriller gets the pulse racing and absolutely oozes with dark humour. Everything revolves around Gyllenhaal whose disturbing behaviour pushes the limits.
Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) is a bartender at Cousin Marv’s in working-class Brooklyn. Sometimes he has to look the other way when the bar is used as a drop point for dirty money that needs to be stored away from those in law enforcement. He keeps to himself and attends mass every day at the local church, but his life becomes more complicated when he rescues a puppy from a bin. When his neighbour Nadia (Noomi Rapace) helps him nurse the puppy back to health, unexpected sparks ignite. Then the original owner Eric Deeds (Matthias Schoenaerts), who just happens to be Nadia’s ex-boyfriend, turns up and tries to take possession of both the dog and Nadia. When the bar is robbed, Bob finds himself in the middle of an organised crime feud and he is forced to face the shocking truth about people he thinks he knows – including himself.
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As the camera follows a number of students at a Texas high school, text boxes hover above them to show what electronic communications they are engaged in. The portability of the internet has certainly changed the way we interact. Reitman shows how a group of teenagers have replaced intimacy with instantaneous banalities and parents struggle with how to protect them as they try to sort out their own problems. Concentrating on the small dramas that occupy our insignificant lives, he highlights video game addiction, anorexia, fame hunting, infidelity and porn addiction. The phones, tablets and the computers are just the vehicles for characters and relationships to be tested and some of the results are hilarious. Everyone is using technology to search for love and recognition, but it becomes obvious that they are looking in the wrong places. Technology is allowing us to make the same old mistakes in newer ways!
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MAPS TO THE STARS Directed by David Cronenberg
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This in-your-face social satire delves into the lives of a group of people trapped in the insular celebrity world that is Hollywood. While Stanford Weiss (John Cusack) is therapist to the stars. His wife Christina struggles to manage their child-star son Benjie (Evan Bird) who has just graduated rehab at the age of 13. Aging actress Havana (Julianne Moore) is fighting the younger actresses for roles and bored limo driver Jerome (Robert Pattinson) is writing a script. The link between these characters is the mysterious Agatha (Mia Wasikowska) who arrives in town as a shy, timid burns survivor looking for work. Self-interest takes centre stage for these privileged people and when violent tantrums erupt, they are stripped of their tinsel town wrapping. It’s not pretty ‘Maps to the Stars’ screens as part of the Perth Festival 8-14 December at UWA’s Somerville and 16-21 December at ECU’s Joondalup..
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I can’t believe how quickly the year has gone by – yet, coincidentally, dragged on as well. Another Christmas almost here – another festive time on my own. My partner of eight years virtually walked out a week before Christmas 2013. She barely said a wordgave no explanation. For sure, things had not been going all that well for some time, but still – I really don’t know why she left. And here I am facing another Christmas on my own. I am fearful. I am lonely. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life on my own – but how, where, do I find another partner? How do I allow myself to open up to the risk of another loss? Will I ever be able to love so fully again?
Not-so-happy Chris The consequential emotional upheavals – as well as physical costs – of a relationship breakup are the same as in all incidents of loss and, as a result, require us to enter into the grief process in order for healing to be experienced and such healing is only possible after resolution. We need to accept that when a relationship has broken down, for whatever reason, we experience a death; death of hope. And all deaths need to be grieved. And grief is a process. And the process is not about laying blame. That is something we have to let go of: blame and the clamorous desire for explanation. In all instances of loss, there is first shock and denial. Shock helps us to get through the first days/weeks/months of physical and mental pain. Shock protects us from ourselves. But, eventually, we need to move on, to abandon denial. Depression and despair may follow – it may have even been embedded in the first stage. Again, a natural process. We need to give ourselves permission to be saddened by the loss. Yet again, these stages may be aggravated by anger. Do we give ourselves permission to be angry? Do we accept that anger is not a dirty word; that anger is not something to be avoided but rather entered into; that anger is our in-built smoke alarm alerting us to the fact that something needs to be attended to, the primary emotions below the anger: confusion, fear, doubt, anxiety, sadness?
PrideFEST 2014 has come to a close. It is here that we are able to release any need for blame; it is here that we are free to ask the question: What part did I play in the breakup of the relationship? What unrealistic expectations did I take into the union? What changes may I need to undergo, to be open to? It is only when these questions are given a voice and dealt with that we find peace: acceptance that none of us are perfect, that we cannot look to another for perfection; that no one person will ever meet all our needs; that relationships are built on a willingness to take risks, to be open, to be vulnerable. Maybe you can use this festive time as a time of healing. Instead of allowing your fears to weigh you down, keep you in hades, use them as leaven to rise up, to embolden you to enter into the process of grief and its ultimate resolution and new beginnings. Look to the New Year as one full of promise. Enter the process and that is something I can promise you: acceptance, resolution … and ultimate freedom. The freedom to be truly the person you are – one who is ready for a new, lifeenriching relationship that values the personhood of each individual with all their frailties and strengths. Sincerely – Happy New Year.
December 2014
Thanks to our fantastic sponsors: Lotterywest, The City of Perth, The City of Vincent, Brookfield Place, Curtin University, Herbert Smith Freehills, Melville Renault, MRA, UWA, 92.9, Beyond Blue and Instant Products. We also want to say a huge thanks to: The Event Agency, Muse Bureau, Morse Code, CASM, Carefully Considered Creative, the Incredible Group, OUTinPerth, RTR-FM and the many people who volunteered their time to help with the events. Without the support and help of these individuals and organisations PrideFEST would not be possible. Thank you to all the performers, artists and community groups for a wonderful program of events. Special thanks to: NRC Communications and Entertainment One Films for the ‘Pride’ film fundraiser movie night, Harry and Melanie from HMS Popup for A Saucy Little Secret, Ali Bodycoat, Libby Hammer, Graham Wood and the Ellington Jazz Club for Over the Rainbow, Tim Brown and the fabulous team at Connections Nightclub, Play Lovers for the Sordid Lives theatre fundraiser event and Famous Sharron for all the Selfies.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Pride PARADE 2014 - you helped make it one of the best! In 2015, Pride WA looks forward to celebrating 25 years with our community! Graham Lovelock
Thursday December 18th from 6pm-8pm
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 Pride PARADE prizes: Connections Nightclub, Dykes on Bikes, GRAI, WA Samba, Bassanovas and Charles Denham
When we allow ourselves to move freely through these first three stages of the grief process, we are more easily able to move onto the last two stages: acceptance and resolution.
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What a fun-filled 10 days it was, ending in the largest Pride PARADE for a decade. Pride WA would like to thank everyone in the community who attended the many PrideFEST 2014 events and the 2014 Pride PARADE.
community Ahead of the July 2014 International AIDS Conference in Melbourne hopes were high that HIV scientists from around the world would unveil the promise of a much anticipated HIV cure. Headlines of imminent breakthroughs that could lead to a cure for HIV have tantalised the community for years. Sensationalist headlines included “Danish breakthrough for HIV expected within months”(April 2013). Instead days before the main conference at the Towards An HIV Cure Symposium organised by the International AIDS Society sobering commentary was shared about the rebound of HIV in both of the two patients from Boston (who received a stem cell transplant) and the Mississippi baby (who after acquiring HIV in the womb received HIV meds within 30 hours of delivery).
What Do We Want?-HIV Cure!- When Do We Want it?
Science is about advancing knowledge which is gained both from what does and doesn’t work. Optimistically we now have proof that we could extend the time it would take for HIV to return/rebound from the usual one to 4 weeks to 4, 7, and 27 months respectively. Progress indeed, but not the immediate cure that so many people hope for. Getting comfortable with the idea of ‘HIV remission’ may be an intermediate step that we may need to begrudgingly accept as the next step in HIV cure research. Fortunately HIV scientists are continuing to meet and where possible collaborate with each other. The latest international meeting occurred In October 2014 Washington D.C. at a conference hosted by the USA National Institute of Health titled Strategies For An HIV Cure 2014. Topics included; Gene Editing and Cell Based Strategies,
Immune Based Strategies, Social Ethical & Community Aspects of HIV Cure Research and Strategies to Reverse Latency. Science can be dense and complicated, while its flip side reveals inspiration, talent and our best efforts for human advancement. On the 28th of November this year Professor Sharon Lewin, Director from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity hosted a community roundtable on Building Partnerships For An HIV Cure. Recognition of community and its contribution to cure research is fully acknowledged by Professor Lewin with an early partnership approach adopted with the National Association of People With HIV Australia along with other essential community partners. There are some in the community who do not believe that it is worthwhile dedicating resources to a HIV cure research agenda, believing instead that funding is already stretched and may displace resources from treatment and prevention. The logic is very understandable, and we are all challenged with making choices and trading between opportunities. However the history of HIV has shown that short term either/or positions is detrimental to our long term interests, where both/and thinking has delivered to us the stunningly effective idea of ‘Treatment As Prevention’, where people with HIV successfully on HIV medication are non-infectious (although science is waiting for the statistical confidence intervals to improve) the data trend is now well established (HPTN052, PARTNER Study) we have zero/no linked infections from a person with undetectable viral load. Many people with HIV and the people who love them are frustrated and angry
Getting ready for the Holidays Another year of Perth Pride has come and gone, and what another fantastic year it was! But now that the parties and celebration have come to an end, it might be the time to think about your post party maintenance; I’m talking about maintenance in the form of HIV and STI screening.
The past few months, the M Clinic has seen the rates of HIV and STI’s such as Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia and Syphilis stay steady, but definitely present in the community. Even if you practice safer sex (by wearing condoms), you could still be at risk of picking up syphilis or another sexually transmitted infection through other sexual activities like oral sex.
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The good news is that the hangover from the party doesn’t need to persist because STIs are curable or treatable, so it really is worthwhile getting a test. And remember, not all STI’s show symptoms, so testing is the only way to know for sure. Now that the big holiday break is quickly approaching, this also means that many services will also go on break. The M Clinic’s last day of testing will be Friday, December 12th, 2014 and our first day testing in the New Year will be Tuesday, January 6th, 2015. With appointments filling in quick, we are encouraging guys to plan ahead and call us to book in. As the M Clinic will likely book up over the next month, it is important to note there are many other options of where you
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HIV cure research is already beginning to inform us that early treatment facilitates HIV remission and reduces significantly the total amount of HIV that hides and gets into our cells (viral reservoir) and for some like in the VISCONTI Cohort a ‘functional cure’ ( a very low viral load without medication). The word ‘cure’ can illicit emotional responses, some of us are comfortable with a ‘social cure’ (free from HIV discrimination) others are happy with a ‘cure in transmission’ (we have this now when people are successfully on HIV medication with undetectable viral load), but mostly we want HIV remission and aspire to a ‘full cure’ (also known as ‘sterilising cure’ where HIV is eliminated from the body permanently). To encourage a healthy pipeline of HIV cure research the community will need to activate and build the political urgency and momentum to “END HIV”. If you would like to assist or remain informed of future community events around HIV Cure Research please contact me PositiveAdvocate@hotmail.com When do want a cure? “NOW!” Cipriano Martinez www.positiveadvocate.com
can get tested. For a list of options, check out www.waaids. com and click on the sexual health icon. You can also be tested by your GP. If you want to get a full screen (testing for all STI’s in all sites) it is very important to be very clear about your sexual practices with the testing facilitators so they can test you accordingly. For more information on testing, go to www.mclinic. org.au or contact the M Clinic on 9227 0734 to make an appointment. Wish you all a Happy Holiday Tony Bober M Clinic
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community group listings ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LGBTIQ GROUP — Group meets every Tuesday 7pm – 8pm, corner of Rowland St and Barker Rd, Subiaco. If alcohol is costing you more than money please join our friendly AA group any Tuesday evening or ring the AA 24 Hour Helpline on 9325 3566. National Helpline 1300 22 22 22. More information available at www.aaperthwa.org. ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION SERVICE (ADIS) — ADIS is a 24 hour confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service. If you’re concerned about your own or somebody else’s drug or alcohol use call ADIS on 08 9442 5000 or Country Callers 1800 198 024 — www.dao.health.wa.gov.au; email: ADIS@health. wa.gov.au BEARS PERTH — BEARS PERTH - A Friendly men only social club for men with body and / or facial hair and their admirers. The dress code is masculine, and men of all shapes, sizes and amount of hairiness are welcome. Licensed Den Nights are on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Friday of each month 9pm till Late @ Loton Park Bulwer St (near Lord St) East Perth. There are also different events on the 2nd Sunday of each month, often at a members residence or alternative events as advised. Visitors welcome. Contact us via phone 0487 595 672, email: info@bearsperth.org, http://bearsperth.org or http://bit.ly/bpi-www CATHOLIC GLBT AND PARENT SUPPORT — This service provides pastoral support to all members of the Catholic GLBT community, including parents of GLBT children; giving an understanding & an opportunity for processing & healing feelings of confusion, hurt, anger exclusion or being marginalised. Individual consultation is provided as well as communal gatherings of the Catholic GLBT community for mutual & spiritual support. For more information, please call 6336-8602 (leave a message if unattended) or email cathgaysupport@gmail.com CHRISTIAN QUEER — book shop with a wide range of reading material and CDs, books on support for people with disabilities and metal illness. DVD & books also available on safe sexuality without judgement. SHOP HOURS: Sat 10am-1pm Phone: 0401 341 797. U1 / 332 Harbourne Street, Glendalough www.thechristianqueer.net COUNTRY NETWORK — Country Network is a national social organisation offering friendship and support via networking, and social events to gay men across rural, regional and city Australia. We strive to provide a sense of community to all, which is especially important to our members who may feel the social isolation from being gay and living in rural and regional Australia. CN’s ultimate aim is to provide our members with greater opportunity for gay social activity by providing various functions in each State and Territory. For any further information please call Viv on 0427 193 243 – or postal inquiries to Secretary, Country Network, PO BOX 105, PACKENHAM VIC 3810. E-mail inquiries: secretary@countrynetwork.com.au Visit our website at www.countrynetwork.com.au. FREEDOM2B PERTH CHAPTER — Freedom2b is a non judgemental, safe place that networks LGBTI people from Christian faith backgrounds, whether you have left the church or are still part of it. Meets the first Friday of each month at 7 pm in the Community Room in the Northbridge Piazza. Straight friends, family and supporters also welcome. For more information go to www.freedom2b.org/ or email perth@freedom2b. org or phone Graham on 0405 285 233 or Bev on 0407 778 201 FREEDOM CENTRE — Freedom Centre provides a safe space, peer support, information, and referrals for LGBTTIQ and Questioning young people (under 26).FC provides a range of services including an online Forum, trainings, workshops and our dropin centre sessions which are open for: Freespace – every Wednesday 5-8pm & Friday 4-8pm, Outspace – 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 12pm-5pm, GenderQ – 1st Thurs of the month 5-8pm, 1st People’s Qspace – 3rd Thursday of the month 5-8pm, Junior aGender - last Monday of even months 5-8pm, QMovie – last Tuesday of
odd months 5-8pm. 93 Brisbane St, Perth WA 6000 Ph: 9228 0354 Email: info@freedom.org.au Web: www.freedom.org.au www.fcyeah.tumblr.com GAY AND LESBIAN SINGERS OF WA (GALS WA) — No auditions, singers of all abilities welcome. Rehearsals Thursdays 7 to 9 pm at North Perth Town Hall- Lesser Hall, Cnr View and Leake St. Contact Deb 0418 945 154 for more information or just turn up! Website: www.galswa.org.au GAY & LESBIAN ARCHIVES OF WA — Located in the Murdoch University Library on the South Street Campus. For opening hours and access details, please contact the Library on 9360 2563. GRAI (GLBTI RIGHTS IN AGEING INC.) — Works towards improving accommodation options for older GLBTI people. We raise issues through advocacy, research, information provision, and supporting partnerships with relevant organisations. Recognised nationally, GRAI also tracks international GLBTI ageing issues. New members always welcome. Interested? Contact June on 08 93837753, PO Box 514 North Perth WA 6929, e: info@grai.org.au or visit www.grai.org.au GOLF BAGS — Golf club play every Sat morning at a variety of courses north and south of the river. We are a group of friendly gals who love our golf and good company. New players are always welcome. For details contact us at golfbagswa@gmail.com HEPATITIS WA — providing information and support to people affected by hepatitis. If you would like to know more on hepatitis A, B or C, contact us on 9328 8538 (Metro) or 1800 800 070 (Country). 134 Aberdeen St Northbridge WA 6003 — www. hepatitiswa.com.au LIVING PROUD LGBTI COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WA — (formerly Gay & Lesbian Community Services of WA). Information, support, referrals and professional training. City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St, West Perth WA 6005. Qlife counselling and referral Line: 1800 184 527 Admin/Fax: (08) 9486 9855 Email: admin@glcs.org.au Web: www.glcs.org.au LOTON PARK TENNIS CLUB — Diversity is our advantage. Come on down and try something new at Perth’s Other Gay & Lesbian venue. It’s not just about tennis. Open to all levels of players – social and competitive – with an emphasis on enjoyment for everyone. With the city skyline as our backdrop, sit back on the embankment or balcony and enjoy a drink in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. A full social calendar ahead ensures a summer of fun for everyone. Enquiries@lotonpark.com.au Ph: (08) 9328 5065 — www.lotonpark.com.au M CLINIC – FREE STI/HIV SCREENING CLINIC — For Men who have sex with men. Free, confidential, nonjudgemental STI testing & Treatment. Please call (08) 9227 0734 for appointments. Central location. After hours options available. For more information email info@mclinic.org.au or visit mclinic.org.au OPEN ARMS FELLOWSHIP — Open Arms Fellowship Australia is an Independent Charismatic church located in Western Australia. We welcome everyone and anyone who has a love for Christ without fear of judgement. Open Arms welcomes GLBTIQ People, their friends and supporters. for further information email: info@openarmsaustralia.org or ph: 0405 281 351 OUTdance — Same Sex Partner Ballroom & Latin American Dance Classes - Group Classes & Social Nights for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Dancers. Private Lessons by appointment. Group Class - 6.30pm Tuesday Mt Hawthorne Community Centre. Class Enquiries: Judy 0417 911 214 or Warwick 0450 041 023. OUTdance Studio Principals: Darryl Davenport & Tania McGuinness. P: 0414 666 034 F: 08 9403 2220 outdanceperth@gmail.com PFLAG PERTH (PARENTS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF LESBIANS & GAYS — Is a community group offering support and understanding for families and friends with loved ones who are GLBTI. Meetings are held on bi-monthly (all welcome). 664 Murray Street West Perth WA Web: www.pflagwa.org.au. Email: info@pflagwa.org.au. Information Line: 0404 594 699. Facebook: www.facebook.com/pflagperth (for current news, events and meeting dates).
FEES include GST Setup (All groups) $25 Annual (Unfunded) $75 Annual (Funded) $145
PERTH OUTDOORS GROUP — If you enjoy socialising with other lesbian and gay people here is your chance. We organise a monthly get together with a mixture of outdoor and indoor activities. It’s a great way to get to know other G & L people and the Committee arrange a very interesting variety of functions. Come and join in the fun. PO Box 47, Northbridge 6865 Ph: 0429 902 689 PERTH RAINBOW WARRIORS SWIM GROUPfriendly, casual group that meets every Sunday morning and swims year round. In winter we swim predominantly at a local Perth pool and on some Sundays we go to the Fremantle City Pool. In summer we meet at North Cottesloe beach, do a swim, sunbath and take in the local sights. The swims, winter and summer, are followed by a get together at a local café where we catch up on our week’s activities. Join the swim now. Call Charlie on +61424312890 or email charleswarren68@ hotmail.com for more information. PERTH SOUTHERN GATE RAINBOWS (PSGR) — A Perth south of the river gay and lesbian social group that meets up once a month on the 2nd weekend of the month usually a Sunday. A regular venue is the R Bar on Rockingham’s foreshore, a local Wine bar run by lesbians a friendly relaxing environment. Venue location will change from time for variety. The socials are catch up for drinks, lunches, dinners, birthdays, picnics, 10 pin bowling any other suggestions people may have. Current venues area’s Rockingham, Baldivis, Warnbro & Kwinana.You can find us and join on Facebook - Perth Southern Gate Rainbows or email perthsoutherngaterainbows@gmail.com PLAYGROUPS WITH PRIDE — Playgroups with Pride has moved location. We are now located at 42 Rudloc Rd, Morely in the Derrich Ernst Neighbourhood Centre. This fully facilitated playgroup offers a supportive and friendly atmosphere for the Gay and Lesbian Community who have children or are thinking of starting a family. Have some fun with your children, relax and enjoy the company of others. Mondays 9:30am -11:30am & Fridays 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Cost: $4 per family and $2 no child families. Please bring a piece of fruit and hat for your child. Ph: 0406 302 264 or Email: playgroupswithpridewa @gmail.com PRIDE WA INC. — Is committed to encouraging the cultural expression and celebrating, championing and supporting the rights and freedoms of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and other same sex attracted people living in Western Australia. PRIDE WA stages events through the year, including their annual Arts and Culture festival, Fairday, the famous Pride Parade, numerous parties and regular women only sundowners. Contact details: PO Box 162, Northbridge WA 6865. Ph 6210 1317/ fx 6210 1350. E: pride@pridewa.com.au W: www.pridewa.com.au PRIMETIMERS WA — If you are a mature gay or bisexual man, we are keen to welcome you to Prime Timers. The group meets at 2pm on the second Sunday of each month, at Lotteries House: 2 Delhi St, West Perth. PO Box 829, Mt. Lawley 6929. For more info go to www.primetimerswa. com or email: primetimers@primtimerswa.com. QLIFE – COUNSELLING & REFERRAL — QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for people of diverse sex, genders and sexualities. QLife provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people of all ages. Freecall: 1800 184 527 Time: 5.30pm to 10.30pm Web: www. qlife.org.au RAINBOW LABOR — New members welcome to join this GLBTIQ focussed branch of the ALP. Branch meetings occur every month and we have a direct link to State Executive, and our own delegates to State Conference. Being involved in Rainbow Labor gives members the opportunity to have direct influence on the policies of the Australian Labor Party at a State and National
Level. For further information please contact Nicole McKimmie, Secretary, Rainbow Labor on 0404391821. Go to e: rainbowlabor.branch@ walabor.org.au - www.groups.yahoo.com/ group/rainbow_labor_wa/ SAINT ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH — Open door worship 6pm Sundays. Welcome and affirmation for all GLBTI people. 259 Barker Road, Subiaco. 9381 1130. standrewsubi@ bigpond.com www.siriol.net/StAndrew SECCA (SEXUALITY EDUCATION COUNSELLING CONSULTANCY AGENCY) — Counselling for people with a disability, their partners, carers & family about relationships & sexuality. Professional education & consultancy services available covering sexuality & disability. Fees may apply. Mon-Fri 9-5. City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St West Perth WA 6005. Ph 9420 7226 / Fx 9420 7229. e: admin@secca. org.au — www.secca.org.au SEX WORKERS — Magenta offers support, education, info & referral services for F, M & T/G sex workers (private, escort, parlours, street). Peer-based, worker-friendly staff for confidential & anonymous phone, inhouse & outreach help/advice. Free clinic for STI screenings. Stock at reduced price to workers. Mon–Thu 9am–4pm. 9328 1387. e: sexworker@fpwa.org.au THE CHAMELEON SOCIETY — Is a support and social group for Crossdressers, Transsexuals, their partners and other people or businesses involved with the transgender community. The group is based in Perth, Western Australia, and runs meetings at a central location, close to the City, venue on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Contact details on www.chameleonswa.org TRUE COLOURS SAFE SPACES BUNBURY — True Colours is a free safe and inclusive space for young people to be open about sexuality and gender. Groups run fortnightly in Bunbury and offer space to talk about feelings, attractions, relationships where you can just be yourself! Groups and events are open to new participants as well as supportive friends and family. Phone or txt Sharon 0400 972 482 or email truecolours@ unitingcarewest.org.au WA AIDS COUNCIL — Strengthening our community’s health and quality of life. Provides a range of services for people living with HIV/ AIDS, Counselling ( issues include HIV/AIDS, relationships, sexuality & gender) Needle and Syringe Exchange, Peer Education, workshops & STI screening for men who have sex with men. Other community education, prevention and training services offered. 664 Murray Street, West Perth, Admin: 08 9482 0000 AIDSline 9482 0044, Mensline 9322 8401 (Toll Free 1800 671 130) www.waaids.com email:waac@waaids.com WASUA (WA SUBSTANCE USER’S ASSOCIATION) — WASUA is WA’s state-wide, peer based Drug User Organisation that provides harm reduction, advocacy and peer education services to substance users. Services provided include a 7 day per week fixed site Needle Syringe Exchange Program, Health Clinic for STI/BBV testing, pre and post test counselling, Hep A/B vaccinations, Hep C/HIV education, alcohol & other drug support and treatment referral, Drug user & Pharmacotherapy advocacy. Contact us Ph 9321-2877, 519 Murray Street Perth 6000, email: info@wasua.com.au WA GAY LEAGUE — Tenpin Bowling. Everyone is welcome. Sun from 11:00am at Warwick Superbowl. 12 Dugdale St, Warwick Grove. e: rayjc@iinet.net.au — www.wagl.org.au WA WANDERERS MENS BUSHWALKING — are a social walking group for gay guys and gay friendly guys who are keen to get outside and enjoy Western Australia’s countryside with an easy going and friendly group. 0415 249 265 www.wawanderers.com.au
To list a community group or service in the paper and online ph: 08 9371 9877 email: community@outinperth.com web: www.outinperth.com
fun music Last month when Senator David Leyonhjelm introduced his Freedom to Marry Bill into federal parliament he said the bill just asked people to be tolerant, it’s not like he was asking people to become the seventh member of the Village People. But it got us thinking, what would be the profession of the seventh member of the Village People?
Each year we ask you, our readers what you think are the best places to eat, drink and shop. Plus we get your take on which venues you love, which drag performers are heaven, which DJ’s are pumping and which local community members deserve our respect. Here are the results for 2014.
Best Place To Eat
Best Place to Spend Money
Best Local Drag Queen
Best Event
1. The Court Hotel
1. Myer
1. Hannah Conda
1. The Court Hotel’s White Party
2. The Moon Cafe
2. Top Shop / Top Man
2. Feminem the Future
2. PrideFEST
3. Brika
3. Zara
3. Fay Rocious
3. Connections Pride Night
4. Cantina
4. Watertown
4. BarbieQ
4. Pride Parade
5. Aisuru Suishi
5. General Pants Co
5. Sheila Mann
5. Swagger
Last Year’s Winner: The Court Hotel
Last Year’s Winner: For Play and Pleasure
Last Year’s Winner: Hannah Conda
Last Year’s Winner: Pride Parade
The Best Place to Get a Drink
The Best Place to Get Breakfast
Our Favourite DJ
1. Dome Cafe
2. TimBee
1. Connections 2. The Court 3. Luxe Bar 4. The Aviary 5. Clarences Last Year’s Winner: The Court Hotel
2. Toast
1. Fancy by Iggy Azalea 2. Break Free – Ariana Grande 3. Ugly Heart - GRL
3. Cinnamon
3. Sayer Sisters
4. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
4. Tasty
4. McDonalds 5. Gordon Street Garage Last Years Winner: Dome Cafe
5. Bang Bang – Jessie J, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande
5. P Lily Last Year’s Winner: Timbee
1. Hannah Conda 2. BarbieQ 3. Tim Brown 4. Feminem the Future
Tune of the Year
1. Feminem
Most Outstanding Local Person
Last Year’s Winner: Applaude by Lady Gaga
5. Nana Neil Last Year’s Winner: Hannah Conda The Most Inspirational Person In the World 1. Ellen DeGeneres 2. My Mum 3. Obama 4. Hannah Conda 5. Lady Gaga Last Year’s Winner: Lady Gaga
What do you think of the results? Do you agree with the other readers of OUTinPerth? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page.
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