Outinperth 181 August 2016

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The WA AIDS Council are launching a fundraising initiative celebrating the best in international LGBTIQ+ cinema with films from around the globe.

The Perth International Queer Film Festival will be held in West Perth’s The Backlot cinema screening films from The Netherlands, France, South Africa and the USA throughout the second week of September.

Here’s a full list of the sensational queer films on offer at the debut of the festival.

Jonathan Germany - Dir: Piotr J Lewandowski Friday 9th September Daddy USA - Dir: Gerald McCullouch Saturday 10th September Portrait of a Serial Monogamist Canada - Dir: John Mitchell & Christina Zeidler Sunday 11th September Boys (Jongens) Netherlands - Dir: Mischa Kamp Monday 12th September

Like Cattle Towards Glow France/Canada/Germany - Dir: Dennis Cooper & Zac Farley Tuesday 13th September While You Weren’t Looking South Africa - Dir: Catherine Steward Wednesday 14th September

ECU Mount Lawley are hosting an exhibition of the best artwork from secondary school students across the state in the Spectrum Project Space.

The School of Arts and Humanities has teamed up with the Western Australian Secondary School Executive Association (WASSEA) for the sixth year running to hold the ‘Young Originals’ Exhibition, with support from the Department of Education.

President of WASSEA Janette Gee says the project gives students a unique and prestigious opportunity to display their art in a professional space.

Those People USA - Dir: Joey Kuhn Thursday 15th September

“WASSEA members feel privileged to be involved in this celebration of emerging artists,” Ms Gee said.

All films begin at 7:30pm - for more information on the films and to book visit www.waaids.com or facebook.com/ PIQFilmFestival

The exhibition will include works from a range of mediums including printmaking, photography, painting, sculpture, video art, textiles and computer generated works.

‘Young Originals’ will be held from Thursday 11th August - Wednesday 24th August, including ECU & WAAPA Open Day on Sunday 14th August, in Spectrum Project Space, 2 Bradford St, Mt Lawley.

1924 Aug 2 Author James Baldwin is born in Harlem 1958 Aug 16 Madonna was born 1959 Aug 5 Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns was born. 1971 Aug 23 ‘Newsweek’ publishes an article ‘The Militant Homosexual’ it’s one of the first times LGBT rights achieves mainstream media coverage. 1981 Aug 28 The US Centre for Disease control publishes a report noting the rise of cases of Kaposi’s sarcoma – the beginning of the AIDS crisis 1983 Aug 24 La Cage Aux Folles debuts on Broadway 2004 Aug 12 The Howard government amends Australia’s marriage act ruling out same sex unions.

2013 Aug 19 Marriage Equality achieved in New Zealand

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Local cabaret sensation Jake Dennis is bringing G. Icons to the Ellington this month. This “bad boy” cabaret is about reinventing masculine identity and exploring sex, love, tragedy and triumph.

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“We haven’t really yet seen our side of the debate fully ventilated in the public square.”

Australian Christian Lobby Managing Director Lyle Shelton tells Sky News he believes the marriage equality debate is just about to start.

“Please, let’s all just get along. We’re on this earth for such a short time. Let’s try to get rid of the hatred and the violence, please!”

Christine Leinonen, mother of Orlando victim Christopher Leinonen, speaks at the US Democratic National Convention.

“I honestly didn’t know the negative and deeply hurtful impact that word has, not only on members of the LGBTIQ community, but on their family and on their friends. And therein lies the problem I reckon - I never bothered to ask.”

‘Today’ host Karl Stefanovic apologises for using transphobic slur on air.

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‘Queen of Ireland’ is coming to LUNA Cinemas in September.

This uplifting documentary follows Ireland’s superstar drag queen Panti Bliss as she rises from ‘giant cartoon woman’ to one of the highest-profile activists in the LGBTIQ community.

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When a local Facebook community page changed their name, a conversation began. It is a conversation I have had and heard before, a complex discussion our community has been having for decades now: What is the most appropriate name for our community?

The administrators of the local page shortened the “LGBTIQ+” acronym to “LGBT+”. Members were divided on the change, some argued that the changes did not include all members of the community, some said that “queer” was a more fitting general term and some poked fun at how long the acronym had become.

When the conversation started, we weren’t really a part of it. We were called homosexuals, homophiles and much worse (and we still are!). When we began to speak up we became the gay community, then the gay and lesbian community. The name continued to evolve and shift for the purpose of more accurately representing those who belonged to our family. From the late 1980’s, the acronym LGBT was coined and was popularised as a friendly, allencompassing term for those who were of diverse gender and sexuality.

Since the 1950’s, the discussion has been on the table and throughout the years the community was challenged by disunity, as each individual group within the wider community fought for their own recognition. Echoes of those dissatisfied with the state of community are still heard today. In the last few weeks, women have begun circulating a petition to remove the L from LGBT with concerns that the community is ignoring women’s rights in favour of trans issues. Late last year a similar petition was launched by trans activists to remove the T from the acronym. While most seemed to dismiss these separatist ideas, if members of our community are telling us they are not being heard, shouldn’t we be listening?

The conversation has evolved since a name was first uttered and it seems the sole prerequisite for “most appropriate” name is no longer what is most representative. Some, like actor and activist Lea DeLaria, prefer “queer” as an all encompassing term, while many of those who fought for our contemporary rights still react to the word as a slur.

Personally, I am fond of the term. I have always found my heroes are those who let their freak flag fly and celebrate their otherness – a privilege I recognise I owe to those who stood up long before I could crawl.

Many argue for the myriad variants of LGBT, LGBTI, LGBTIQ, LGBTTQQIAAP, or the lesser known QUILTBAG or FABGLITTER. Many political and advocacy groups now use the umbrella term ‘diverse gender and sexuality’, which would make for a shorter acronym at least,and there are those who yearn for a label-free existence altogether.

While all parties are striving to be representative in one way or another, the longevity of the conversation is testament to how difficult it is to capture the uniqueness and evolving nature of our community, whatever you want to call it.

Leigh Hill

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A community by any other name...

Over the years, our community has been known by many different names. These monikers have evolved, shifted in meaning, expanded to become more inclusive and proliferated, sparking debate within the community. Leigh Hill shared his observations on the evolution of our nomenclature and asked for your input: What is your preferred identifier for the community? How do you feel about “queer”? Do you want to be labelled at all? Here are some of your responses.

Misty said: I’m a fan of “queer”, because there should be no reason for us to outline the specifics of our sexuality / gender if we don’t want to, but pride is so important. I’m mindful that the word can be upsetting for some people though…

Collin said: Can I get a like for ‘human’ or ‘person’?

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Stevie said: Personally I feel that using the ‘T’ term or even the ‘Transgender’ term is a misrepresentation of people with gender dysphoria. I do understand that a lot of younger diverse people use & relate to these terms, However I know that for my close friends & I who have transitioned we simply wish to be seen as womyn, not diverse womyn or different kinds of womyn. Gender dysphoria is basically a medical issue, there’s no coming out as there is for LGB folk, there’s a diagnosis, medical intervention & hopefully acceptance. Sadly, the transgender umbrella term which encompasses everyone from crossdressers to non-binary people is too general and not helpful. Gaining acceptance and understanding is paramount for people with gender dysphoria.

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This month we chat to comedian Julian Clary about his upcoming Australian tour. You can read the interview on Page 14, but if you’d like to hear the whole conversation as it happened just head to our website.

Listen in on the whole conversation at www.outinperth.com . It’s our feature podcast for August. Just search for ‘Julian Clary On The Line’.

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The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts are celebrating Edith Cowan University’s 25th anniversary with a special concert featuring the the incredible talent of the school’s students, staff and guest musicians.

The evening is set to be a concert spectacular, taking audiences on a journey through opera, gospel, funk, soul, pop, rock, jazz, soul performed by a cast of musicians including WAAPA’s Gospel Choir, Big Band, Opera Chorus, Jazz and Contemporary ensembles, Alexandre Da Costa, Faith Court Orchestra, Defying Gravity Percussion and many, many more.

WAAPA Director Julie Warn says the celebration will surprise some audiences.

Among the guest performers will be father and son duo Michael Lewis and WAAPA Graduate Alexander Lewis who will perform Bizet’s touching ‘Pearl Fisher’s Duet’ along with the Faith Court Orchestra.

Celebrate! ECU 25th Anniversary Gala Concert will be at Perth Concert Hall, Friday 12th August. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.com.au

“I suspect that many people don’t realise the breadth of our activities. They say ‘Oh no, WAAPA’s just about acting, or music theatre, or dance.’ Well, we simply have a superb music program too!”

Visitors will be able to see students at rehearsal, take part in performance classes and enjoy short concerts at the academy.

WA universities and student guilds will team up with Volunteering WA on projects across the state, using community engagement as a tool to educate students to better learn how to address community issues.

An inter-university event will take place at Lake Claremont, with students from UWA, Murdoch, ECU, Curtin and Notre Dame will join the friends of the Lake to plant thousands of trees. Dozens of other events will be run on each campus.

Senior Manager of Development at Volunteering WA Traci Gamblin said WA universities and guilds are preparing their students to be engaged citizens.

HEAD BACKSTAGE AT ECU OPEN DAY Edith Cowan University and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts will be open to the public this August for those looking to commence new studies or take a peek behind the curtain at the WAAPA.

For the fourth year running, National Student Volunteer Week will encourage and celebrate tertiary students contributing to local communities.

More interested in what goes on backstage? Costume design work will be on display, as well as completed outfits and props created by the students. You can also check out the professional sound and lighting studios, music tech labs and set construction workshops.

Staff will be available to discuss course options and upcoming auditions for performers and musicians.

“They are learning how their course of study related to the world around them, and how being engaged in the community makes their study more relevant and meaningful.”

National Student Volunteer Week is held from August 8th - 14th. For more information, or to participate in the events visit nationalstudentvolunteerweek.org.au

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It is hoped that the information collected through this study will contribute to decisions about the provision of health services to sex workers and to inform any future legislation relating to sex work.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE? If you are 18 years old or above and you provide sexual services in Western Australia you are eligible to participate in this study. All information collected in this study will be non-identifiable (anonymous). You are able to participate in any of the following capacities: 1. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO ACT AS A KEY ADVISOR Please email the project coordinator if you would like to register your interest as a key advisor. As a key advisor you will be asked to assist with identifying potential peer researchers and to provide information about access to health and information services for sex workers, and the general sex industry in Western Australia. Please read the Key Advisor Role Description relevant to you, the descriptions can be found on the webpage.

2. APPLY FOR A PEER RESEARCHER POSITION Please download a copy of the Peer Researcher Job Description from our webpage and send your application to the project coordinator. As a peer researcher you will conduct surveys with other sex workers. You will be reimbursed for your time and employed over a period of approximately 3 months. Applications end close of business August 3, 2016.

3. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW Please email the project coordinator if you would like to participate in an interview. The interview can occur either face-to-face, or over the telephone or internet. You will be reimbursed for your time.

4. COMPLETE THE ONLINE SURVEY The survey will include questions about the following: demographic information; access to information, and health services; interactions with police; experiences of violence; occupational health and safety; and mental health and well-being. You will be reimbursed for your time. The survey is currently being finalised and a link will be provided shortly. Please email the project coordinator if you would like the link sent to you once it is ready.

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Michael Kirby Lecture at Curtin In the wake of the Orlando massacre of 50 LGBTIQ people in June 2016, Michael Kirby will examine the important and crucial role that universities play in supporting research to end homophobia (and all forms of LGBTIQ phobia). He will refer to Dr Alfred Kinsey’s research, which helped to revolutionise our conceptions of human sexuality. Michael Kirby will argue that Kinsey’s research was a powerful change-agent. “At the fault line of ideas competing for human acceptance in the present age, Dr Kinsey stands, beckoning us forward to greater rationality and knowledge about ourselves.”

Curtin LGBTIQ Collaborative Research Network Launch Following Michael Kirby’s lecture, a panel of 6 Curtin LGBTIQ researchers will showcase their current research projects. This will include senior and early career researchers as well as PhD and Masters Researchers. Michael Kirby will respond to the presentations with his thoughts on the various projects.

Friday 26 August, 2016 1:00pm Registration for a 1:15pm start, Tim Winton Lecture Theatre, Building 213.104, Curtin University, Bentley RSVP at chremichaelkirby2016.doattend.com

ZERO is a new creative arts initiative in support of the WA AIDS Council to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. The inaugural event focusses around the International World AIDS Day theme of Getting to ZERO: ZERO new infections; ZERO AIDS related deaths; ZERO discrimination.

We invite artists to create new works in response to the word ‘ZERO’ or the number 0 with proceeds shared among artists and the WA AIDS Council.

This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your support for people living with HIV and for those who have died with AIDS related illnesses.

An artist brief outlining full details of the initiative can be obtained by emailing Pamela Haskell Mahon, Communications Officer at the WA AIDS Council: pmahon@waaids.com Expressions of Interest close Friday August 26th.

The arts event and exhibition will launch on World AIDS Day, Thursday December 1st 2016 at the stunning PS Art Space (PSAS) in Fremantle.

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Family’s plea for help Fielding was last seen in East Perth on Friday 14th August 2015 and has not made contact with family or friends since. His disappearance has been described as out of character.

“With it nearly a year since he went missing and with no evidence to go on, it all feels a bit hopeless that we will ever know what happened.” Stephanie Fielding told OUTinPerth.

Fielding was last seen when he visited a house in Goderich Street East Perth in the early afternoon of August 14th 2015. Police believe Mr Fielding may have been wearing washed out jeans and a grey jumper.

The first week of August is National Missing Person’s week. More than one hundred Australians are reported missing every day, and while most are found quickly, many remain missing long term.

The 53 year old retired chef was living with his sister and mother in Rockingham but regularly spent time with friends in the city area.

Research shows at least 12 people are directly impacted when someone goes missing – emotionally, psychologically, financially – almost half a million Australians every year.

Police have been treating his disappearance as a potential homicide since December last year.

Fielding’s sister Stephanie has renewed the call for people to come forward if they have any information about her brother’s disappearance.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

“Someone knows what happened to Rig and we are pleading with them to come forward so that we can have closure and say goodbye to him.

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Kruger: Scholarships for LGBT students is reverse discrimination TV host Sonia Kruger has criticised a leading provider of educational scholarships for offering specific assistance to LGBTI students.

“It feels like reverse discrimination to me.” Kruger told Karl Stefanovic on the ‘Today’ program.

“To ask a student if they identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, you’re asking somebody about their sexual preferences and I find that that is a really odd thing to do.” Kruger said.

Kruger said people should not be asked about their sexuality in any capacity, and it should have nothing to do with the awarding of educational scholarships.

Kruger said that while she appreciated transgender people were a minority who suffered, the same did not apply for people because of their sexuality.

Kruger’s co-host David Campbell said he disagreed with Kruger and described the scholarship from the Australian Business and Community Network as “not a big deal”.

It’s not the first time debates on the program have drawn attention for the hosts opinions, two weeks ago Kruger was criticised for her comments about banning Muslims from immigrating to Australia.

In July, host Karl Stefanovic labeled himself “a complete tool” after he used a transphobic slur during an interview with the show’s crew covering the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

The discussion on the TODAY show was sparked by an article in The Australian newspaper which highlighted that the Australian Business Community Network had included a question about students gender identity and sexuality on their application form.

The Australian said the inclusion of the questions had launched “fresh concerns about the creeping influence of LGBTI rights activism on schools.”

In 2016, the organisation which is backed by major business including the Commonwealth Bank, Citi, Fuji Xerox and many others, is offering a specific grant for LGBTIQ+ students in Year 10 of their secondary education.

The offering of a $7000 scholarship, which is dispersed over a three year period, has been criticised by conservative organisation Family Voice Australia.

Damian Wyld, national policy officer for Family Voice Australia, told The Australian that the awarding of education scholarships based on sexuality as another example of ideological activism making its way into schools.

“Why should children, especially in a school setting, be asked to declare their sexuality or gender identity?” Wyld said.

Wyld said the scholarship was a financial incentive that encouraged students to identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex or transgender.

“Many 15-year-olds are still working through issues around sexuality. Offering a financial ­incentive to identify as ‘lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and/or intersex’ is completely inappropriate.”

QLife win LiFE Award Australia’s national counselling service for LGBTI people QLife has been honoured with a LiFE Award for excellence in suicide prevention.

QLife is a partnership between Diverse Voices in Queensland, Switchboard VIC, Twenty10 NSW, The National LGBTI Health Alliance and Living Proud here in WA. The volunteer-run organisation offers connection, recognition and peer-to-peer support for queer people struggling with mental health and personal issues 365 days a year.

QLife National Project Manager Stella Topaz says she and the other 300+ volunteers are thrilled to have their work affirmed.

“We know that the difference we make to the health and wellbeing of the people who contact us is immediate: they dial the number or message our webchat, and right away there is a connection and recognition from someone with lived experiences similar to theirs,” Topaz said.

National LGBTI Health Alliance Chair Susan Ditter says the organisations that comprise QLife have been working tirelessly since long before they came together on the national project.

“Coming together… we have been able to respond effectively to a dramatic increase in demand across Australia,” Ditter said.

“I recognise and thank those people who give so much as QLife volunteers and partner organisations to providing such a valued grassroots service.”

If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, support and counseling are available from QLife at (free call) 1800 184 527 and www.qlife.org.au

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Health Minister bans lube Tanzania’s health minister Ummy Mwalimu has declared personal lubricants are banned in the African Nation.

The health minister claims that lubricants allow men to have sex with each other and has declared that the money spent on lubricants in the country’s health budget will now go to creating more beds for the maternity wards.

‘It is true that the government has banned the importation and use of the jelly to curb the spread of HIV,” Mwalimu told local media in July.

It is estimated that 23% of men who have sex with men in the African Nation are HIV positive.

The health ministers decision to stop access to lubrication is likely to have a backwards effect on stopping the rise of new HIV infections as anal sex without lubrication is more likely to lead to situations where people can become infected with the virus.

Homosexuality is illegal in Tanzania and gay people face a life long prison sentence if convicted. The health ministers ban on the importation of lubricant follows a crackdown on LGBT people in the nations capital Dar es Salaam.

The newly appointed regional commissioner for the port city, Paul Makonda, announced a major crackdown against gay people this month, followed by arrests of suspected gays in clubs. The police have also indicated they will use social media to track down LGBT people.

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California schools to teach LGBTIQ+ history California’s State Board of Education has unanimously passed changes to their curriculum to include LGBTIQ+ history in public schools in accordance with state law.

The law, passed five years ago, ensured people with disabilities and queer Americans were listed as groups whose contributions to society must be taught and printed in textbooks for students from kindergarten to eighth grade.

After years of attempts to overturn the law and crippling budget cuts, the law finally saw implementation this year since coming into effect in 2012. Conservative opponents to the changes wanted parents to retain the right to decide whether or not their children attend sexual education classes – however the bill was passed, with a clause prohibiting materials that discriminate against religions or LGBTIQ people.

The newly approved amendments to the curriculum will see history and social sciences classes teach students about diverse families in the second grade and the LGBTIQ+ history of California in their fourth year. Secondary students will also learn about gender expression throughout history, with a focus on the 18th and 19th centuries.

Though the education board voted unanimously for the changes, opponents to the law persist in their protest arguing that greater names of history will lose essential classroom time to less notable LGBTIQ figures.

Western Australian State Liberal MLA Peter Abetz posted his concern about the news out of California. The member for Southern River posted on Facebook that “the relentless push to normalise the LGBTI agenda knows no bounds.

“Now school children in California have to be taught how to have safe homosexual sex,” Abetz wrote.

“Once you legalise same sex marriage, it is the inevitable next step.”

Eleventh grade graduate Allyson Chiu told ABC News that the amendments would make queer kids more comfortable.

“My classmates can solve quadratic equations or cite the elements on the periodic table. They can’t tell you who Harvey Milk was or the significance of the Stonewall Riots,” Chiu said.

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Sixteen year old Ash Whitaker from Wisconsin USA made headlines earlier this year when he successfully lobbied his school to run for Prom King. Initially the school has insisted Whitaker should run for the category of Prom Queen because he was born as a female.

After Whitaker presented his school with a petition filled with 6000 signatures, the school district announced it would now allow students to enter the Prom King and Queen ballot under the gender of their choice.

At the time Whitaker highlighted that his other challenge was a new school policy which insisted students use the bathroom of their birth gender. The school had insisted that the 16 year old use single stall gender neutral bathroom in the office, or the girls restroom on campus.

Now the teenager has launched a lawsuit against his school over bathroom use and a series of other alleged civil rights violations. Aided by the Transgender Law Center and Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC, a civil rights firm based in Washington, D.C the student has highlighted his challenges in bathroom use, daily surveillance by school staff and the threats he has allegedly received from school officials.

Among the items listed in the legal documents is a claim that guidance counselors at the school were instructed to issue Whitaker and other transgender students with bright green arm bands so school staff could easily identify them as transgender.

Whitaker has also complained about staff members repetitively using his birth name and addressing him as the opposite gender.

The school is also alleged to have failed to tell substitute teachers about students transgender status.

The school is also alleged to have instructed teachers to closely monitor transgender students to make sure they didn’t use the bathrooms of their choice.

The School District has responded to the legal action and counterclaimed that many of the allegations are patently false.

“The District does not have a practice or policy requiring any student to wear a wristband for monitoring any purpose or for any reason whatsoever. The District has worked diligently with transgendered students and their families to address their unique needs and accommodations, including the family named in the suit.” the School District said in a statement.

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‘Fashion Police’ panelist and comedy superstar Margaret Cho is bringing her Psycho tour to the Astor Theatre this September. We caught up with the outspoken comic about trying to celebrate Pride in the wake of Orlando, her take on the US Presidential election and her new album.

Calling from her LA home as Pride celebrations wrapped up around the country, Cho tells us there was a cloud over the parades in the wake of the tragic events at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.

“I was really upset about what happened in Orlando which unfortunately happened to coincide with Los Angeles Pride. I found it really hard, I was depressed for a long time. I’m still upset about it and I’m still furious about it.”

“In Australia you have a generation that has grown up with no concept of the gun violence that happens in this country every single day. Although Pride celebrations are very important to the community, it’s very hard to go out and enjoy your pride after something like that happens.”

“The spirit of it was just so depressing because Orlando was such a majorly horrifying tragedy.

I always think of gay clubs as being a safe place that you’re free from a lot of the male aggression that we endure - even if it’s not guns - in life. Free from judgement, free from homophobia. To have it at a place where people were experiencing this sanctuary for the first time is really upsetting and it’s all because some guy couldn’t get dick on Grindr.”

Community outrage in the wake of Orlando has seen many turn to politics in the hopes of enacting change, though Cho is apprehensive about the state of US Politics with particular concerns about the Republican candidate.

“I don’t really know what’s happening with the election here, I am a fan of both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton and worked for both campaigns, the whole thing is a very strange environment for politics.”

Cho says she finds it hard to believe that gay conservative political writer Milo Yiannopoulos and other LGBTIQ people would align themselves with Donald Trump and hoped to offer ‘Gays for Trump’ some advice.

making music, trying her hand at composition on her latest album ‘American Myth’.

“Music is a very big part of my life. I have a very large collection of guitars and I’m close with amazing artists like Tegan and Sara, Andrew Bird, Fiona Apple and Amanda Palmer. I’m lucky that’s a community I’m very close to, maybe even closer than comedy. I’ve always gotten along well with musicians.”

Cho says she will perform some of her favourite tunes on stage on the Psycho Tour, flexing her musical and comedic muscles.

“I’ll do a couple of songs from the record. One is ‘Fat Pussy’ which is an anthem for me. I really enjoy that song’s positivity and then ‘I Wanna Kill My Rapist’ which is also a very big part of the show talking about sexual abuse and how you feel from it by just trying to find some way of processing it.”

Audiences can expect to hear songs from Cho’s albums, but Margaret says the comedy is best when it’s fresh from the news and caters to local audiences.

“It’s constantly developing, I’ll have to wait until I get into Australia to see that. The show changes day to day depending on the news cycle and what’s going on so there’s always this mutable element to it. I try to tailor it to every place I go so it makes it very local, that’s important to me.”

“We will talk about racism, sexism and homophobia in very real ways and about how we deal with that in the world and but there’s always comedy - even if you’re talking about whitewashing in American cinema and beyond - I always try to find that balance.”

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“They need to teach him how to fix his foundation first because he’s not blending the paint or whatever he puts on his face. If you’re gay and you really want to help the Trump campaign, a makeover would be in order.”

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Julian Clary is proud to use the word ‘mince’, and reacts strongly when we suggest it might be word that is triggering for some.

“Oh! I’ve never heard that reaction before.” Clary proclaims, “It’s an old fashion word isn’t it”.

“I return to being that introverted seven year old and make up stories like I would have made up for myself then anyway. I think as a comedian your inner child is fairly well developed.”

The British comedian, whose new stand up show is titled ‘The Joy Of Mincing’ agrees that mincing is something that gay men used to be accused of.

Clary said he always remembers that children’s books are written for children but they are also read by adults, who are reading to their children. The comedian admitted he sometimes put in jokes that were also for the parents.

“That’s why I wanted it to be a ‘Joy of Mincing’, I’ve always liked that word and I’ve used it fact from the day dot. My first tour was ‘Mincing Machine’ then I did ‘Natural Born Mincer’, ‘Lord of the Mince’, ‘The Joy of Mincing’.

Clary said he’s on a mission to reframe the word.

“For me it’s more than a silly walk, it’s a kind of a declaration in a joy of one’s self in the face of disapproval.”

Clary said it’s a “funny business” to the observation as society becomes more accepting of gay people there appears to be less acceptance of campiness.

“I think campiness will always be with us, I think certain gay men disapprove of campiness because they want everyone to have beards and wear gingham shirts.”

Clary said.

So far Clary’s published two books and he’s just finished writing a third. The publishing company loves his work so much they’ve already ordered two more.

Fifteen years ago Clary moved to the English countryside purchasing Goldenhurst, a rundown manor house in one of the Home Counties. The house was previously owned by English writer Noel Coward, Clary admits it was his love of Coward that sparked his interest in the property.

“The house was calling out to me to me to be rescued because it was in a very dilapidated state. That’s what got me through the door, the fact that it was Coward’s house, I thought ‘how interesting!’” Clary said.

The comedian said since he moved in he’s learned a lot about the house’s history which reaches back to the 15th Century. Restoring the house and its gardens took Clary and his partner the better part of a decade.

Clary’s currently filming a documentary about Coward and recently visited the author’s grave at The Firefly Estate in Jamaica.

“It a wonderful experience to be living in his house in Kent and then to go visit the house where he was living when he died in Jamaica.

“It’s such an amazing spot where he is – it’s very theatrical. I took some rose petals from the garden at Goldenhurst and took them to his grave and scattered them on his grave in Jamaica. I thought he might like that, from one home to another.”

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“I think campiness is almost a genetic thing, also as we get older as we get older it’s a way of coping with life, we’re all just trying to cope with life –so whatever gets you through the day.” Clary said.

Clary said Coward’s work has great longevity.

The comedian said he loves playing with language and relishes his reputation for being able to quickly pick up on interesting phrases; “I kind of think in innuendos all day long, just for my own amusement.”

In recent years the comedian has also been an outspoken advocate for marriage equality. During the British campaign for changing the laws Clary proclaimed that ‘marriage equality would not make society disintegrate.’

Clary said he’s always been camp, describing himself as a very camp five year old. Clary described himself as a curious child who was bookish and quite insular.

“Gay marriage is about the equality of relationships and how they are perceived in law and it has a trickledown effect on culture and society. What people fear is that you’re going to spend months and years now discussing if society is going to disintegrate if gay and lesbian marriage becomes law.

“I had quite a hard time at school because of my effeminacy, in one way it’s a surprise that I wanted to grow up and stand on stage in front of a lot of people, but actually I think the psychological explanation is that I need to be liked, I need to reassurance of a laugh every few seconds.“

“Of course it doesn’t, all it means is people have a right to be happy. It doesn’t mean everyone has to marry a same sex partner. I’m sorry you have to go through all this – it’s going to be such a bore.” Clary said.

Recently Clary’s authored a series of children’s books. ‘The Bolds’ series featuring illustrations from David Roberts tells the story of a family of hyenas who live in Suburbia disguised as a regular family.

He describes his writing process as beginning with the process of regressing to childhood.

“It’s not just his writing, he was very prolific in all kid of areas. There’s his songs of course, but there’s also his poetry which is often overlooked, which I think it’s rather lovely and a different perception of him through that.” Clary said. The comedian also owns several of Coward’s paintings.

Clary said Australia’s failure to embrace marriage equality was now embarrassing.

“We think of Australia as such a liberal place, you would have thought you’d be first in the queue for gay marriage.” Clary said.

Julian Clary ‘The Joy of Mincing’ is the Astor Theatre on Monday 12 September, tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

Want to hear our whole conversation with Julian Clary? Head to outinperth.com and search for Julian Clary ‘On The Line’ and listen to our whole chat.

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A new social group for lesbians over the age of 55 is being formed here in Perth, following the success of the Lesbian Open House collective in Melbourne.

Don’t want to head out to bars and nightclubs to socialise? This group is all about getting together in a comfortable space and having a conversation.

Stretch out those thinking muscles, The Society of Women Writers WA is hosting another Marathon Writing Competition this September inviting all genders to challenge their creativity.

The group will meet for a one-hour discussion on any topic, even something as innocuous as mobile phone etiquette - whatever the group nominates. Women are invited to come and participate, or just listen and enjoy the company.

Award-winning authoer and poet and President of SWWWA says people are amazed at how much they can produce at these marathons.

“Don’t worry about grammar, punctuation or spelling, but let the words flow and fall as they may,” Iles says.

The Lesbian Open House group ran for 35 years in Melbourne, and local organisers hope to emulate that success with a new friendly social group for older women with support from GLBTI Rights in Ageing.

“The object of the marathon is not to create perfect pieces of writing on the day, but to produce first drafts, to unearth fresh new material and generate ideas for future writing projects.”

The marathon will consist of ten challenges in 25 minute rounds, with prizes for the top three contestants of the day. Tea, coffee and notepaper is provided, so bring your trustiest pen.

If you are interested in participating in Meet N Muse, email Pam at pam_mulholland@aapt.net.au

The Marathon Writing Competition will be held in the Citiplace Community Centre at Perth Railway Station on Saturday 17th September, 9:30am - 4pm.

To enter, call 0415 840 031 or email swwofwa@gmail.com

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Sideshow!

Roll up for Connections favourite freak show, with deathdefying stunts from Felix Cane and Kinetica Circus Arts. Hosted

by Ringmistress BarbieQ every Saturday night in August.

Saturday August 6th, 13th & 20th from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

POOF DOOF: Double Denim

Pull out your best Canadian tuxedo for the next installation of POOF DOOF. Double the fun and double the denim with Melbourne’s Jive Wilson and Perth’s own Anton Maz.

Friday August 12th from 9pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Outer Body

Connections are hosting another Outer Body experience with NYC’s Darshan Jesrani,Melbourne’s J’Nett, and local legends.

Complete with unmissable installations and drag performances

by Gendermess.

Friday August 19th from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Decadance: 1995 - 2005

Connections are bringing their much loved 40th anniversary event, Decadance! Relive 1995 - 2005 through the Spice Girls, Britney, Christina and more divas on the dancefloor.

Friday August 26th from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Whether you’re singing the blues or a victory march at the end of the weekend, let it all out on stage at The Court Hotel at their new weekend wind-up.

Your gracious hostess Feminem will be performing some tunes of her own when the crowd isn’t belting out some of their favourite pop hits on the mic.

The cocktail bar will be open and the pizza bar hot, so enjoy the free entertainment with your backing singers and $20 pizza and jug deals.

Karaoke Sundays begins Sunday August 7th and will continue every Sunday from 5:30pm at The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth.

Bob The Drag Queen

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8 champion Bob The Drag Queen is walking into Connections Nightclub purse first this September.

Don’t miss this incredible entertainer, brought to you by In The Dark.

Friday September 2nd from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Lesbian Mud Wrestling

For over 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 from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Labour of Love

by Shannon Garner Simon & Schuster Australia

Pop!

Nothing but bright, bubbly, sugar coated pop tunes at this popular mid-week get together hosted by our very own Barbie Q. Drag shows at 1am, or even try your own wig on the stage for Dragathon!

At the age of 33, Shannon Garner was happily married and living on the north coast of New South Wales, 6 hours from Sydney. She had natural water births for her two children – Jaxon (4) and Kiera (2) and she decided to become a gestational surrogate to “help someone else realise a dream they might not otherwise have the chance to fulfil.”

Sydney couple Jon and Justin had been together for 8 years they had a friend who heard of Shannon’s desire to be a surrogate. They also had a friend who was willing to donate her eggs and the four of them embarked on a year that would change their lives and the lives of everyone they cared for forever.

Shannon writes an extremely detailed account of the journey of that year, from the initial discussions to a happy reunion 7 weeks after baby Elsie is born.

She obviously has a strong spiritual connection and utilised acupuncture to help with the success of the IVF and yoga during her pregnancy. She also communicated to “her passenger” all the time and encouraged her to do the right thing so she could have a natural birth.

Her incredibly positive outlook didn’t prevent difficulties from occurring along the way and she shares her doubts and insecurities with great honesty.

It was a time when Thailand’s Baby Gammy was all over the media and there were considerable discussions about the ethics and difficulties of surrogacy.

Every Thursday from 10pm - Late, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

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 from 10pm - 5am, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

GRIND Under Australian law, a surrogate mother cannot accept payment but they can change their mind and keep the baby, even if it comes from a donor egg.

Current laws vary from state to state and record numbers of childless Australian couples currently go overseas to pay a surrogate.

Calling her experience a “collective love”, Shannon had the support of a whole network of people and she has several friends who are pregnant at the same time, including some who are also surrogate mothers.

LGBTQIAS event – an all gender – no dickhead strip club / cabaret club / night club with male & female strippers. Full stage shows every 30 minutes and drink specials. This month’s theme is Grease!

Friday August 19th from 9:30pm, The Rocket Room, 174 James St, Northbridge

Glory Republic

The Bent-Femme Finishing School are hosting an all-new evening of performance art and all night musical revelry.

Starting this September. Cheap entry for costumed campery!

Saturday September 10th from 8pm, Babushka, 742 Newcastle St, Leederville

Shannon considers that she is just an ordinary person who undertook and extraordinary journey. Shannon had the absolute support of her family and they need to be admired for their altruistic belief that along with Shannon, they were “compensated by love and the knowledge that they’ve changed a couple’s lives for the better.”

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Drag Factory

The food is first rate, the choice of wines is adventurous and on Sundays they have sublime live music. Relax with a Sunday Session at Swallow Bar.

Throw on a frock, slip on a wig, pick out a tune and give drag a go. Wannabe drag queens, kings and performers can lip-sync the house down and compete for cash prizes!

Every Wednesday from 9pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

Every Sunday from 4pm, Swallow Bar, 198 Whatley Cres, Maylands

Samantha Jade & Hannah Conda

Live Music at Chapels

Celebrating the release of her new single ‘Only Just Begun’, Samantha Jade is heading back to Perth for a special performance at The Court Hotel with shows from our most glamorous export Hannah Conda.

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 Cres, Maylands

Saturday August 6th from 8pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

Karaoke Sundays

Warm up those pipes! The Court is starting a brand new tradition with Karaoke Sundays. With performances from host Feminem and $20 pizza & jug deals, it’ll be a perfect end to the week.

COMEDY Comedy Bang! Bang!

Comedian Scott Aukerman is bringing his podcast and talk show to the Astor Theatre for a live recording, along with his pals Paul F. Tompkins (Bojack Horseman) and Lauren Lapkus (Orange Is The New Black)

Starting Sunday August 7th from 5:30pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

The Pussycat Dolls

BarbieQ and the girls are loosening up their buttons for an all Pussycat Dolls performance at The Court Hotel, performing all of the hits from throughout the groups career.

OUTspoken is returning for a second edition for this year’s Perth Poetry Festival, celebrating incredible local queer talent.

Monday August 29th at 8:30pm, Astor Theatre, 659 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley

Nineties Party

Ten authors will be reading at the event, including PFF 2016 feature poets Alex Biddle and Jakob Boyd, Ben Marchant, Luka Buchanan, Kai Schweizer and MC Scott-Patrick Mitchell (pictured).

The queen of not-so-subtle subversion Margaret Cho is heading to Perth to talk Caitlyn Jenner, female empowerment with her trademark sensitivity and insight. Don’t miss this award winning comic.

Friday August 19th from 8pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

The nostalgia trip continues with the first installment of The Court’s 90s nights, taking over the beer garden this August with DJs Dannyboi and Skooby on the decks. Free entry before 10pm!

Saturday August 27th from 8pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

All are welcome to try their hand at wordplay on stage during the open mic section, and all proceeds from the evening will be donated to Equality Florida to support those effected by the Orlando massacre at Pulse Nightclub.

See some of the featured artists works ahead on Page 23.

OUTspoken is on Friday August 12th from 7pm at the Balmoral Hotel, 901 Albany Highway, Victoria Park. $5 tickets available next door at Crow Books, 900 Albany Highway, Victoria Park.

Margaret Cho: The Psycho Tour

Tuesday September 6th at 8pm, Astor Theatre, 659 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley

Julian Clary: The Joy of Mincing

British national trinket Julian Clary is celebrating 30 years of camp comedy with The Joy of Mincing, filled with sordid tales of his love life, saving Joan Collins from death and much, much more!

Monday September 12th at 8pm, Astor Theatre, 659 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley

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Saturday August 20th - Saturday August 27th, St Hilda’s, Bay View Terrace, Mosman Park

Third Thursday of the month, 5 - 8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

Please sir, can I have some more? ICW Productions is bringing the classic musical Oliver! to Perth for a limited run this August.

Clinton: The Musical

Black Swan State Theatre Company are bringing the musical tale of one of America’s most influential and divisive Presidents to Perth after a sell-out season off Broadway.

Saturday August 27th - Saturday September 10th, State Theatre Centre of WA, 174-176 William St, Perth

CULTURE Home Is Where My Heart Is

A unique project from YACWA that supports homeless young people by sharing their stories through the lenses of young photographers - in conjunction with Homelessness Awareness Week.

Monday August 1st - Sunday August 14th, State Library of WA, Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge

Young Originals

The best artwork from secondary students across WA will be exhibited at ECU Mt Lawley during the campus’ Open Day, with over 80 entries across a number of mediums from painting to textiles.

Thursday August 11th - Wednesday August 24th, Spectrum Project Space, ECU, Bradford St, Mt Lawley

Radiothon Party

RTRFM’s annual fundraising party takes over Northbridge with 20 acts including French Rockets, Mt. Mountain, Rabbit Island, Doctopus and more over four awesome venues.

Saturday August 13th, The Bird / Ezra Pound / State Theatre Centre / Studio Underground, Northbridge

A drop-in session for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth who identify as LGBTIQ.

Outspace

A session for all people under 26 who are LGBTIQ. These sessions are activity-based so come along to try something new, get active and have fun!

2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 12 - 5pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

Junior aGender

A drop in session transgender and gender diverse youth under 18 and their families.

Last Monday of the month, 5 - 8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

LET’S GET ECOSEXUAL Loren Kronemyer and Ian Sinclair collaborate as Pony Express and their ‘Ecosexual Bathhouse’ set tongues wagging in Melbourne following their recent exhibition as part of the Next Wave Festival.

Now their bringing a section of this work to Radical Ecologies, the PICA Salon.

‘Ecosexual Sauna’ is an immersive work focusing on the emerging sexual identity in which the biosphere itself is taken as a lover. The sauna is home to the transcribed stories of self-identified ecosexuals, gathered by Pony Express during interviews conducted over a series of workshops.

These stories have been recorded and interpreted as whispers through the walls, sharing the experience of ecosexuality in a framework modeled off the clandestine communities of gay saunas over the last five decades.

Chatting to OUTinPerth Sinclair, who has come from an experimental theatre background, said he was enjoying the collaboration with Kronmeyer who was a different kind of artist.

“Loren’s a visual artist who works between science and installation and she works across multiple disciplines.

We met at the Proximity Festival and started talking about the future, and the environment, and things like sexual identity. We had similar thoughts but different perspectives, so we asked ourselves ‘Why don’t we work together?’” Sinclair explained.

Sinclair said two artist working together is a little like a new romantic relationship.

“There’s the honeymoon period, and then that time when you keep going ‘wait a minute, are we on the same page about this?’ then eventually you settle into a rhythm together.” Sinclair said. “We really enjoy working together, but we work in very different ways”.

Sinclair describes the pairs work as a combination of art, activism, and sex, noting that he finds the idea of plant based sexuality intriguing.

“When you think about it sex is all around us, plants and pollen are happening everywhere and we’re a part of these processes that are happening all around us, we’re just not aware of them.”

COMMUNITY 3rd Wednesdays

A casual gathering of LGBTI friends and supporters for drinks, nibbles and meeting new people.

Wednesday August 17th from 6pm – 8pm, Brisbane Hotel, Cnr Beaufort & Brisbane St, Perth

The set-up of the work is based on a gay bathhouse, Sinclair said that gay saunas still remain to most people as unknown spaces.

Lesbian Walking Group

This friendly walking group is always open to new members and meets every third Sunday of the month.

For the details of this month’s walk, email Janice at jmlfrater@yahoo. com.au

WA Wanderers

The social men’s walking group for gay guys and their friends meets every third Sunday of the month.

For more information or to RSVP, call 0415 249 265

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 5 - 8pm & Fridays 4pm-8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

GenderQ A free session for anyone who is intersex, transgender, and/or gender diverse and questioning their gender and/or sex assigned at birth.

First Thursday of every month, 5 - 8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

“They’re secret and sacred spaces, and part of this work is creating a safe space for every secret little ecological desire, there’s a light and a dark side to that too.”

Sinclair said the show got a lot of “wacky media” coverage after its launch, but it paid off with lots of mainstream audiences visiting the work and experiencing something they might not have usually attended.

“The space ended up being more contemplative and meditative than I expected. You can move through the different spaces and you get a special piece of equipment that helps you through the space with a UV light. There’s a lot of discovery.” Sinclair said.

“A lot of people came in thinking ‘what is this sex with plants place’, but came out the other end quite relaxed.”

For all the details about the PICA Salon: Radical Ecologies head to www.pica.org.au

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brunch

Roasting Warehouse – South Fremantle

Great coffee and intriguing food combinations make brunch at Roasting Warehouse a great choice. We sampled the Potato Rosti topped with Eggs Benedict, the rosti had a super crunchy coating and were smooth inside and matched perfectly with the crispy bacon. The Warehouse steak burger was sensational, the slow cooked meat just fell apart. People watching here is great too – we’re sure we saw the future cast of RHOP

Roasting Warehouse is at 312 South Terrace South Fremantle

RTRFM 92.1’s annual fundraising event is inviting listeners to Come To The Party this year, running events and special programming this August to support 92.1. We caught up with our friends from All Things Queer Roscoe Holyoake, Antonino Tati and Harriet Kenny to find out what they will be bringing to the party.

“This year RTRFM’s Radiothon will be focusing on how the station has changed people’s lives. Throughout the Radiothon week you’ll be hearing stories of people’s live who have been affected by RTRFM,” Holyoake said.

“We personally think the station is of incredible importance, particularly to the queer community to be able to get our voice across without having commercial influence.”

Holyoake says the show will be filled with music from queer artists and a whole lot of fun.

This year, RTRFM is asking you to come to the party - so will you accept the invitation?

Radiothon’s annual multi-venue party is taking over Northbridge once again to support the community station.

Catch local bands French Rockets, Doctopus, Mt. Mountain and Rabbit Island, DJ Karl Halliday, Willy Slade v Hame, Barefaced Stories and a fistful of other local talent at locations across Northbridge.

“It’ll be a morning party!”

The event asks listeners to subscribe to the station each year during Radiothon to support the long-standing community based broadcaster that caters to niche audiences across Perth including the LGBTIQ+ community.

“The theme of Radiothon in 2016 is Come To The Party so we’re looking at it two-fold. Come to the party and subscribe to the station to keep it alive and also to come to the party literally and enjoy all the events,” Tati said.

Tati and Kenny are looking forward to their first Radiothon broadcast along with Roscoe, regular presenter Graham Douglas-Meyer and Dure Khan. The team will be joined by a cast of special guests throughout the morning.

Tune in to All Things Queer, 11am Mondays on RTRFM 92.1. Radiothon will be taking over the station August 12 to 21. Don’t miss the Radiothon Party at venues across Northbridge Saturday August 13th.

Lap up the party at The Bird and Ezra Pound, or head across the road to the State Theatre Centre and Studio Underground to mix up the vibe.

What easier way to get out and support our friends at RTRFM than with an all-night rager with the best in local talent and a whole bunch of friendly music lovers.

Radiothon’s 2016 Party will be held on Saturday August 13 from 7pm at four venues on both sides of William St. For more information, visit RTRFM.com.au

lunch

Satchmo – North Perth

This great café opposite the North Perth Plaza not only has great food, you’ll often find a jazz band playing and they also sell cool vinyl records on the side. Their signature burger ‘The Satchmo’ is corned beef with roasted tomatoes, gruyere cheese and pickles. We’re going to be heading back soon to check out their Matzo Ball Chicken Soup.

Satchmo is at 1/400 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth

snack

The Court - Perth

We all love to hang out at The Court and in recent months the beer garden has been a favourite haunt of the OUTinPerth crew while we were searching for a new office. But seriously have you tried the Macaroni Cheese Balls? They’re very addictive, we’re slightly obsessed with Macaroni Cheese – so the option of a snack sized version was just irresistible. Next month we’re introducing out new Macaroni Cheese column into the magazine.

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Garbage will perform in Perth later this year when they spend a Day on the Green.

The band will perform in Kings Park on Tuesday November 29th alongside Aussie bands The Temper Trap and The Preatures.

The bands’ tour will be the Garbage’s first Australian shows since 2013 and celebrates their acclaimed sixth studio album ‘Strange Little Birds’.

For ticketing details head to www.adayonthegreen.com.au

San Francisco punk band Pansy Division are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2017 and will have a new album out later in the year.

The queercore band’s ninth offering ‘Quite Contrary’ will be out in September.

The record will feature songs including ‘Blame the Bible’, ‘(Is This What It’s Like) Getting Old’ and the first single ‘He’s Trouble’.

The band also have one cover on the album, their take on the Pet Shop Boys classic ‘It’s a Sin’.

Pansy Division formed in 1991 and are remembered for their underground hits and provocatively titled tunes like ‘He Whipped My Ass in Tennis (Then I Fucked His Ass in Bed)’, ‘Reciprocate’

and ‘Fem in a Black Leather Jacket’, Today the band is made up of founding members Jon Ginoli and Chris Freeman, while drummer Luis Illades joined in 1996 and guitarist/vocalist Joel Reader joined the group in 2004.

Reader’s the odd one out in the queer band, he’s straight.

“Joel is not gay, so the band is three-quarters gay,” Ginoli told the Chicago Tribune earlier this year. “One of the goals from the beginning was to have an all-gay band and we did have that at several points. But now having an ally in the band seems just as good to us.”

‘Quite Contrary’ will be out in September.

Image: Martin Meyers

LESLIE HINTON AND ROY ORTUSO PRESENTS

PACO PEÑA

THE ITALIAN TENORS

FRI 30 SEPTEMBER - HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

SAT 10 SEPTEMBER - ASTOR THEATRE

Spanish guitar vituoso Paco Peña returns to Australia in 2016 with this company of dancers as the Flamenco to stages across Australia. Bring to life the intoxicating rhythms, colours and sounds of Andalucia, Paco Peña and his dancers, singer and musicians set the stage alight in bursts of glorious improvisation and virtuoso flamenco technique.

Direct from Italy the Italian Tenors are three of Europe’s most successful operatic Tenors that formed in 2012, signed to Universal records and releasing their successful album in 2014 “Viva la Vita” they are now considered a worldwide pop opera phenomenon. Three good - looking Italian Opera Singers Mirko Provini, Sabino Gaita and Evans Tonon do an unbelievable balancing act between Classical airas and Popular Pop hits.

Special guest: Jeremy Ryan from The Voice Father of 7

Tickets from Ticketek: 132 849 GRoup Bookings available on 1300 364 001

Tickets available at astortheatreperth.com or TTG: 1300 111 369 Ticketek: 132 849

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

DIRECTOR HUGH HODGART PERFORMED BY 3RD YEAR ACTING

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

GEOFF GIBBS THEATRE ECU, 2 Bradford St, Mount Lawley

19 - 25 AUGUST

Tel: 9370 6895 or waapa.ecu.edu.au

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

Choreographed and Performed by WAAPA Dance

DOLPHIN THEATRE UWA, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley

23 - 27 AUGUST

Tel: 9370 6895 or waapa.ecu.edu.au

Music by Composition and Music Technology students

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To celebrate the Perth Poetry Festival this month, local LGBTIQ+ poets have shared some of their works with us.

You can hear works from all of these artists read live at A Celebration of Queer Poetry, Friday August 12 at the Balmoral Hotel in Victoria Park.

UNTITLED

I forget I’m supposed to fear for my life I forget all the statistics in my blood cause i was raised in a house where the worst was being kicked out on my own terms my daily problems are pronouns progression is my social adjective I forget that there are days I don’t pass cis I pass as the chance of being 1 in 12 being the scattered roses Orlando bloomed in blood being the spit I have felt on my cheek being every knife I have witnessed on the news take a swing at everything we fight for im told i gotta trans-ition quick! be as safe as you can be a model, be a man in a can just with

extra waist band I forget, that there are days no one would even question my gender I am safe because they do not know I am safe only because they do not know what would happen if they know I do not know I only know I am not a statistic today i forget that Alex Biddle

Its just that I couldn’t keep my head above the water without you.

convinced that all I would need is you but you had me holding my breath for longer than I could bare leaving me down there in the dark depths

I felt betrayed.

where the only steps I could take

I can barely swim by myself

were the same mistakes I make

I mean, I got in by myself

to put me where I thought

But you told me you were a mermaid

we would be swept by the same current

And I waited frustrated for undated days

I don’t blame you for being a mermaid

amazed that we were slowly drowning

if you think that matters to me it doesn’t.

Before I realised I had dived into a world

It’s just, the thing about being a mermaid

That wasn’t meant for me

is that I never told you I wasn’t.

and I could never be with you in it.

Jesse Oliver

I placed you higher than the air that I breathe

PHALLIC FANTASY there is no art to describe tongue on arsehole there are no sounds associated with the roundness of cock there are no films about these slender legs the way they announce it

his heart was an arcade fire, band width banded to get here turn left & keep running do not look back for your lot is to burn as white as salt & when the horns kick in we pull over, seats

made for loving: the speed by which we cum shall not break our necks : there is no guilt in us Scott-Patrick Mitchell

MONDAY MOURNING Monday morning We woke and waned With glitter on our cheeks And vomit on our shoes; Enveloped in a sadistic Kind of sadness.

We’re living in homes Made of makeshift bones, Shedding our blood like Milk teeth.

MERMAID Im sorry I let you go after holding on for so long

HYMN

no one talks about stubble in the right way no paint could portray the taking of this second virginity these images in the dark of hot cradled hands on temples no word in my mouth could cum out like this

or being sober the whole time and watching as sex clocks melt murder masturbate to the turning of phallic fantasy into fact he gave me a lift home and you cannot imagine the unacknowledged understanding in the car Jakob Boyd

My melancholy mornings Turned to melancholy months.

I shivered awake in strange suburbs, Warmed my head In kettles and coffee pots And caught the hungover bus home.

I saved you a seat.

Kai Schweizer

THE END i don’t believe in god but i believe in poetry: our voices rising up a tidal wave of politics and fear still as the sand, we wait holding each other together like tape on a shipwreck and with the explosion of panic still ringing in our ears we pray. we pray for the woman with poetry written in the lines of her face we pray for the ghosts of poems abandoned and the ghosts of whoever we used to be. we pray for the empty night sky and to all the gods who turned their backs on us. we pray for ourselves because the universe is expanding in the same way the distance between us is always god wrote a poem for us to bring us back to life and it appeared in the sky as a sunbeam but we couldn’t read it it fell on our faces as rain but we

couldn’t hear it it came to us as a flower but we overlooked it so we wrote it ourselves. god tore the sky in half and told us we were kidding ourselves he told us it was an echo that would die in time old light that would never make it halfway across the galaxy but we knew better. we sang it a thousand times until the moon knew our names and it was writ in the stars and the sun whispered it in summer and cried it in winter and it lives on in the throats of forgotten people we never needed a miracle: we rise from the wreckage like we always do anxiety dust and ocd shrapnel pulling shards of depression from our skin like glass we whisper final lines of that forsaken poem it spills from freezing lips like hourglass sand and then it hits Luka Buchanan

Perth Poetry Festival runs August 5th - 14th.

For more information visit WAPoets.net.au.

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This year we’ve been blessed with so many musicals from ’Ghost’ to ‘Cats’ and ‘Georgy Girl’ and there’s still more to come.

Little Shop of Horrors His Majesty’s Theatre, from 5th August

:The Musical!

www.ticketek.com.au

Singin’ In The Rain Crown Theatre, from 29th December www.crownperth.com.au

Hairspray – The Big Fat Arena Spectacular HBF Stadium, in January 2017 www.hairsprayarenashow.com

Matilda – The Musical

Long before she was selected as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States, Hillary Clinton was the First Lady - and Bill was in the Oval Office.

Black Swan State Theatre Company and Perth Theatre Trust are bringing the musical story of the what may become known as the first Clinton Presidency to WA ahead of the 2016 US election showdown.

‘Clinton: The Musical’ tells the tale of one of America’s most influential and divisive presidents. William Jefferson Clinton is a man with dual identities: one charismatic, educated and popular and one notoriously reckless and unprofessional. Two actors play both faces of Mr Clinton as he and his wife Hillary traverse his lengthy career together.

Simon Burke will embody WJ, Bill’s more wholesome persona while Matt Dyktynski will embody Billy, the raucous rogue that incited the infamous scandal that catapulted one Monica Lewinski (Megan Kozak) into the headlines. Republican heavyweight Newt Gingrich and the late Eleanor Roosevelt also make appearances in this political symphony.

Before America votes in 2016, take a musical trip down memory lane.

Clinton: The Musical runs from 27th August - 11th September at the State Theatre Centre of WA. Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or call 1300 795 012.

Photographer - Robert Frith

Crown Theatre, in February 2017 www.crownperth.com.au

Lauchlan Edward Bain is undertaking a massive challenge, choreographing an upcoming production of the musical ‘Oliver!’, while local performer Dean Misdale is taking on the role of Mister Bumble in the show. We caught up with the pair during a break in there rehearsal schedule..

When did you first see the musical ‘Oliver’?

What’s it like becoming Mister Bumble?

Lauchlan: I remember when I was a kid it was a movie that my parents introduced me to. I grew up watching those old Hollywood movies like ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘Singing in the Rain’.

I just remember falling in love with the Dickensian atmosphere.

It’s been a challenge because it’s so different to anything I’ve ever done. It’s the biggest role I’ve ever undertaken in a musical theatre setting.

Dean: Six months ago, I had to watch the movie to prepare for the audition and then I watched few stage versions on YouTube. I was familiar with the show and the iconic songs and lines, but I’d never actually seen it.

Cast wise - it’s a big musical with lots of people and lots of big musical numbers, is that challenging?

Lauchlan: Compared to contemporary musicals, where spectacle is the show and that need that extraordinary amount of presentation to hold an audience this is quite different. It really comes down to the writing, that’s what makes it so lasting. It’s a musical where you’re humming to songs as you’re walking in to the show.

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Finding him has been difficult because he’s ‘both sides of the coin’.

When he’s with the kids he’s quite the controlling authoritarian figure, but when he’s with Widow Corney he’s a big blubbering mess who just wants to get into bed with her, and you see this other side of him.

I’ve done a lot of work with my vocal coach since I got the role, because you’re singing in an accent, your singing in character plus ‘Boy for Sale’ it’s a really difficult song and a beautiful piece of music, so you want to do it justice.

How do you go about ensuring this version of ‘Oliver!’ is a fresh take on the musical?

Lauchlan: The company, ICW Productions are known for doing the classics but they’re always putting their own

twist on a production. When we did ‘Cats’ back in 2013 rather than doing the shag-pile rug version, as it was so affectionately called, we set it in this gorgeous 1930’s ballroom.

Dean: Both the Musical Director and the Director have been encouraging telling us “make it your own”, ‘You don’t have to sing it the way you think it needs to be sung, strip it back and recreate it.”

What number do you love in the show?

Lauchlan: I love every scene involving the actress we have play Nancy, Phoebe Dean is just so good. In rehearsal watching her bring the character to life has been so exciting.

‘Oliver!’ will be performed at The Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre, St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, Mosman Park from 20 August for 7 performances.

Tickets available from www.trybooking.com Graeme Watson

culture The Blue Room have announced eight new shows that will run from August through to December. Make a commitment to support innovative theatre – buy a season ticket and see every show. Book tickets at www.blueroom.org.au

The Trembling Giant

Grounded

Those Who Love You | 9 - 27 August 7pm | For audiences 15+

Red Ryder Productions | 13 Sep - 1 Oct | 7pm | For audiences 15+

A psychological drama set around an ecodisaster, The Trembling Giant is an explosive and emotional journey exploring the polarised issue of humanity versus the natural world.

TANK CHAOS ENSEMBLE | 11 - 29 Oct | 8:30pm | For audiences 16+

I Do I Don’t Winky Productions | 16 Aug - 3 Sep | 8:30pm | For audiences 15+ ‘I Do I Don’t’ traces the forgotten past of writer and performer Whitney Richards in a show that is one part investigation, one part Rock Eisteddfod and all parts heart. This is a story for everyone with a less-than-nuclear family and a secret love of pop songs and sequins.

Is This Thing On? is the portrait of a life told through a comedy routine. Written by Zoe Coombs Marr and featuring five actresses each portraying a different stage of life, it’s about being funny when that’s all you’ve got.

Challenging our assumptions about modern warfare, family and how we live and fight in an increasingly virtual world, Grounded has been described by The Scotsman as ‘an essential story for our times.’ This production is directed by Emily McLean and performed

by Alison van Reeken.

Is This Thing On? Zoe Pepper and Andrea Gibbs | 20 Sep - 8 Oct | 8:30pm | For audiences 15+

Tissue Samantha Maclean and Timothy Green | 8 - 26 Nov | 8:30pm | For audiences 15+ Tissue is a devised theatrical investigation into the effects of pornography on the lives of young Australians, seeking to explore the differences between what we’ve been told we should want and what we really crave.

TANK is a cautionary tale from an eclectic group of local artists in which the lives of three fish reflect our absurdly volatile relationship with the environment and each other.

[PORTO] Lisa Louttit | 18 Oct - 5 Nov | 7pm | For audiences 18+ [PORTO] looks into the struggles of a shifting culture, asking how we are meant to satisfy our basic desire for intimacy in an often alienating urban environment. Written by Brooklyn-based artist Kate Benson, this is the first production of the work and an Australian premiere.

Signifying Nothing Hammond Fleet Productions | 15 Nov - 3 Dec | 7pm | For audiences 16+ Signifying Nothing mashes up the original Shakespeare text and the scribing of Greg Fleet in a modern take on the tale of Macbeth, set in the world of Western Australian state politics.

New Zealand born Jess Cornelius fronts Melbourne band Teeth and Tongue.

When it came to time to work on the bands upcoming fourth album the songwriter signed up to an opportunity that took her to the other side of the globe.

The songwriter signed up for an artistic residency program in Northern Iceland. Surrounded by snow and volcanic landscapes Cornelius began work on her next album, but she tells us prior to this she’d had no burning desire to travel to the far flung country.

“I’d never been, and funnily enough I’d didn’t have a real desire to go to Iceland. I didn’t go for the destination, I went because I wanted to do an artist’s residency. I’d never done one before, I thought it sounded slightly torturous, but appealing to be isolated and to be so focused on just writing.”

“I actually wanted to go to Turkey or somewhere warm, but I found this residency in this town in Northern Iceland where four hundred people live. The photos looked amazing and I thought ‘If I want to be away from people, this is probably a good place to be’.” Cornelius shared.

Cornelius said been based in the remote town did change the way she wrote. The barren Icelandic landscape didn’t come to feature in her songs, but it did affect her emotionally.

“This album isn’t as self-indulgent as it could have been.

I’m glad we discarded some of the songs. I didn’t want to make an album that was just microscopic kind of analytical self-reflective record. That’s not where I wanted to be.

“I was conscious of how I was affected by my surroundings, but I guess I’m not a writer who sings about the mountains, but for me it became a little more internal.

Cornelius said she loved doing the residency and would certainly go through the process again in the future.

“I loved the process. It’s interested what happens when all you have to do is write.” Cornelius said.

While much of the writing she completed in Iceland was declared too self-indulgent to be recorded, one song did make it onto the band’s new record.

Once back in Australia Cornelius re-teamed with the rest of the band and put together a new album that has a distinctively overt electronic sound.

‘Give Up on Your Health’ open with the title track and works its way through eleven great tracks where interesting lyrics and intriguing sounds are perfectly matched.

Lead single ‘Dianne’ with its pulsing beats has already been well loved on indie radio stations and the albums sure to be a hit with the bands fans.

‘Give Up on Your Health’ will be released in September.

“I did get lonely, a little bit crazy, as everyone said I would.

So it did effect how I wrote. Everyone who goes there has a moment where they think ‘what am I doing, I want to get out of here’. It did make me write some very strange songs that I didn’t want to use later.

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music Massive Attack featuring Hope Sandoval – The Spoils up there with their classics, sublime Sophie Hutching – Memory I a hauntingly beautiful piece of classical piano The Temper Trap – Fall Together (Johnston Somerset Remix) the best of the current batch of remixes of this tune, very chilled Animal Feelings featuring Nomi Ruiz gorgeous dream pop Warpaint – New Song it’s a new song from their forthcoming third album, it’s so catchy Pixx – Baboo (Shura Space Tape Edit Remix) slightly odd, but quite beautiful Jenny Hvar – Conceptual Romance an intriguing mix of artistic expression and sweet pop Pet Shop Boys – Inner Sanctum (Carl Cox C2 Juiced Rmx) press play, head to centre of the dance floor Lovebirds featuring Stee Jones - Love’s like Dancin’ disco never dies Aeroplane and Purple Disco Machine – Sambal a musical ray of sunshine Dreezy featuring Jeremiah – Body Sweet RnB tune Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Come With Us after returning to her indie roots Sophie’s back with a new sound that mixes pop and indie rock Soft Ethnic – Prints it’s so sweet and lush, it sounds like it’s from ’83. Kenny Chesney and Pink – Setting the World on Fire she’s making a lot of country music lately Betty Who – I love you always forever a faithful cover of the Donna Lewis tune Garek – God Damn Disney Kids outrageous

More Wentworth in 2017 Foxtel has announced there will be a fifth series of the popular drama ‘Wentworth’.

The commissioning of another season makes the show Foxtel’s longest running drama. Production on another 12 episodes will begin in Melbourne later this month.

Laverne Cox defends Rocky Horror remake Actress Laverne Cox has defended criticism of the Rocky Horror TV remake. Cox takes on the starring role as Frank n Furtner. Speaking to E-Online Cox said she realised that people consider it to be a sacred work. “People can be very… challenging and critical, but I put everything I had into this.” Cox said. “I gave 250 percent, and I hope people like what we came up with.” The new version of the show wil lair in the USA at Halloween.

Les Poupees de Paris Sid and Marty Kroffts

If you remember the Banana Splits Television series then you will know about Sid and Marty Kroffts the puppeteers behind the show. What you might not know is that in 1962 they produced a lavish puppet show that managed to upset one Rev. Billy Graham when he saw it at the World Fair in New York.

Masterworks Broadway have just released the soundtrack on CD and digital download. Featuring the voices of Pearl Bailey, Milton Berle, Cyd Charisse, Annie Fargé, Gene Kelly, Liberace, Jayne Mansfield, Tony Martin, Phil Silvers, Loretta Young and Edie Adams, the score features music and lyrics by Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen.

It is a very camp collection of show tunes and comedic songs.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of the numbers appear in drag performances here in Perth. Worth listening out for.

Teen Wolf to end with 100th episode It’s all over for the TV series ‘Teen Wolf’. Show runner Jeff Davis recently told a crowd of fans at Comic-Con in San Diego that the sixth season will be shows final outing. The show was recently had significantly lower audiences than when it was at the height of its popularity. The final episode of the sixth season will be the 100th episode of the show.

Nickelodeon cartoon features gay characters An upcoming episode of the Nickelodeon cartoon ‘The Loud House’ will feature a gay couple. It’s be a historic first for the kids TV network. In the episode ‘Overnight Success’ it’ll be revealed that regular character Clyde McBride’s parents are same sex couple Harold and Howard McBride.

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As a Plastic and Cosmetic surgeon it is not only my responsibility to offer an understanding of this journey but with surgery assist patients to achieve the optimal outcome in a non-judgemental environment” – Dr Patrick Briggs

Investigating the impact of the law on WA sex workers; sex worker health and safety; and the intersections between sex workers, service providers and police.

If you are aged 18 years or older and you provide sexual services in Western Australia you are eligible to participate in the Law and Sex worker Health (LASH) study.

You can: 1. Complete an online survey 2. Participate in an interview 3. Participate as a key advisor All information collected is non-identifiable (anonymous).

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First Friday Night of Every Month Feature Artist:

Masina Miller, Jazz Singer

The show television show about people watching television shows returns for its fourth season this month.

We jumped on the couch with Gogglebox Australia stars Tom and Wayne.

Did you have any hesitation at signing up to be a Goggleboxer?

Tom: Not now we don’t. On the first season I woke up and I admit thought ‘what have we done? No one is going to watch this program!’

Wayne: For me, I didn’t think the show would make it past season one but it‘s turned into a firestorm overnight.

Do you ever spend time with the other families on Gogglebox, or have you never met?

Wayne: No, not at all, they keep us completely separate. I think it keeps the show as real as possible, if we met each other it wouldn’t be as real.

Why is Wayne always hugging a cushion?

Wayne: I don’t know, I think it’s a security blanket, something to hold onto.

Tom: He uses it as a stable table to rest his drinks on my good pillows.

What is Tom usually drinking?

Wayne: Anything alcoholic Tom: I like a cocktail. So anything that comes with an umbrella. I hate beer and wine.

How do you feel about being recognised in the street? Do you have fans now, do you have to wear dark glasses when you go out?

Tom: We get recognised everywhere we go. It’s been good, we’ve only had one or two weird encounters. We had one girl that wouldn’t let go of Wayne’s arm. That was a little strange.

Wayne: Because we don’t see ourselves as famous we forget. We’ll be sitting at breakfast and see people waving at us and think, who’s that person waving at?

Masina Miller is an emotive vocalist, bringing the class and elegance from a bygone Era. Her passion, sound and presence will make for a memorable evening at Chapels on Whatley.

Masina has fronted bands globally and extensively in the Eastern States, performing for known celebrities such as Tiger Woods, Eddie Mcquire and James Packer just to name a few.

Have you watched the UK version of the show?

Tom: Yeah on YouTube, I want to be the new Steph and Dom. Wayne: The two drunk ones.

Who is hotter: Symon or Adam?

Wayne: I’m a sucker for a ranga.

Tom: I’d go for Symon, but I’d like to cut his hair.

What TV show do you never want to watch again?

Tom: Cooking shows. All cooking shows need to be banned in this country.

Wayne: All those shows like ‘The Voice’ and ‘X Factor’ are doing my head in.

Eurasian Cuisine - Fully Licenced - Live Music every Friday night in January

Tom: Oh and that ‘Kiss Love Bang’, actually get rid of reality. Except ‘Housewives’.

Being the Ninth Housewife of Melbourne is my dream.

Which TV show should be re-made?

What should be brought back to our screens?

Tom: ‘Glee!’ We should have 52 weeks of ‘Glee’.

Wayne: I don’t know, all of my favourite shows are still going.

Do you think the Goggleboxers will ever have to watch Gogglebox?

Tom: Oh god I hope not! I hate watching myself. I don’t believe my voice is that high!

Bookings call: 9272 7738 Email bookings bookings@chapelsonwhatley.com.au View our menu & more info on facebook. www.facebook.com/chapelsonwhatley Also check facebook for up to date performances

Season four of Gogglebox Australia begins Wednesday, 24 August 24, at 7.30pm on Foxtel’s The LifeStyle Channel. Episodes screen on TEN at 8:30pm the following day.

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Jason Bourne

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Directed by Paul Greengrass

Not sure what former CIA assassin Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) has been doing in the last nine years, but he doesn’t seem to have changed much. We find him on the Greek/ Albanian border, all buffed up and competing in bare knuckle fighting. Fully recovered from his amnesia, onetime CIA contact Nicky (Julia Stiles) encourages him to find out about his family’s past. There is no time to sip martinis or have amorous entanglements as Bourne focuses on revenge. There is edge-of-yourseat action as the body count rises. A trail of destruction circles the world and Tommy Lee Jones and Vincent Cassel hunt him down.

Tackling modern issues of digital privacy, it’s time for the old guard to move over and Gen Y Heather Lane (Alicia Vikander) to take over. There’s enough adrenaline for Bourne to continue the franchise … but what exactly is he chasing?

Louder Than Bombs Directed by Joachim Trier

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A Hologram for the King

Absolutely Fabulous (M)

Three years after the death of war photographer Isabelle Reid (Isabelle Huppert), a gallery is arranging an exhibition of her powerful photographs. Her husband, Gene (Gabriel Byrne) and two sons need to sort through her last lot of photographs for the exhibition but they are all too preoccupied with their own fractured lives. Gene is struggling to connect with his youngest son Conrad (Devin Druid), a withdrawn teenager, and eldest son Jonah (Jesse Eisenberg) seems reluctant to face the new development in his life. Norwegian director Joachim Trier throws together poignant war photographs with violent video games, voiceovers and personal narrations with dreams and flashbacks.

Everyone has differing memories of Isabelle and even though she is already dead at the beginning of the film, Isabelle overshadows all their lives. The film is a kaleidoscope that takes the audience into the minds of all its characters as they try to move on.

Directed by Tom Tykwer

Twenty-four years after Absolutely Fabulous began its 20 year television life, the film has hit the big screen. It is written by Jennifer Saunders who is one of the narcissistic pair of party girls, Edina “Eddy” Monsoon, and has about 60 Cameo appearances including Barry Humphries, Rebel Wilson and Kate Moss who is supposedly killed by Eddy. Eddy escapes to the French Riviera with Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley who defies being 70 years old) to continue their hedonistic lives. Eddy is feeling regrets of age, but nothing a couple of glasses of bubbly can’t overcome, and Patsy flirts with cross-dressing. The outlandish story is full of alcohol, drugs and sexual innuendo, and there are some great laugh-out-loud lines. Unfortunately some of the attempts at humour fall flat and your enjoyment Ab Fab’s big screen debut will probably depend on how much you’ve had to drink.

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Alan Clay (Tom Hanks) is in sales and after failed marriage and business in the US, he travels to Saudi Arabia to convince the king to buy the latest in hologram Skype technology. The king is carving a city out of the sand, or rather on top of it, and endless bureaucracy in the endless desert means that Clay doesn’t know when he and his team will get to demonstrate their technology. Adapted from a novel by Dave Eggers, the stranger in a strange land story is about overcoming a major midlife crisis. The opening sequence and Hank’s continual lopsided grin are clues that the journey is both wryly funny and sad at the same time. While waiting for the king, Clay does some exploring and some personal healing with the help of a local taxi driver (Alexander Beck) and Saudi doctor (Sarita Choudhury). Tom Tykwer’s film is risky, rambling and rewarding.

Directed by Mandy Fletcher

Lezly Herbert

Revelation Film Festival will continue throughout the year with monthly screenings as part of Australian Revelations. This August the program will be presenting ‘Downriver’, a queer story of identity and self-discovery.

The film stars Reef Ireland as a young ex-con who encounters secrets from the past and dangers from the present when he returns to the rural Australian community to discover the truth behind a crime he supposedly committed when he was a child.

‘Downriver’ also featured the legendary Kerry Fox, ‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’s’ Helen Morse, Steve Mouzakis and Lester Ellis Jr from ‘Nowhere Boys’.

The screening will be preceded by a showing of the local short film ‘Outline’, which was nominated for a West Australian Screen Academy award.

Downriver will be screened at The Backlot Perth on Monday 29th August at 6:30. Tickets available from eventbrite.com

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real estate 15/571 William St, Mount Lawley

PENTHOUSE LIVING

2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car This secluded penthouse with no adjoining walls in a hidden gem on the outskirts of the city.

With three private balconies, the apartment has abundant views of the CBD and the surrounding parks and cafe strips.

Two bedrooms leave enough space for a couple or small family, complete with a modern kitchen, bathroom and laundry room.

CENTENNIAL SANCTUARY

The property is air conditioned and the complex swimming pool are perfect for summer, and don’t worry about your neighbours parking with your own walled parking bay.

Combined with the excellent location on William St, a short walk from the hubs of Beaufort St, Northbridge, Perth and Angove St, as well as the beautiful Hyde Park.

Beaufort Realty Pam Herron: 0413 610 660 Jen Jones: 0415 662 622 beaufortrealty.com.au

83 Raglan Rd, Mount Lawley 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car Originally built in 1905, this stunning home is filled with character, with a lush garden for entertaining or just enjoying the day.

The house still has its original jarrah floors, pressed metal ceilings in the kitchen, matched with a full height gas log fireplace and timber French doors.

The kitchen has been renovated in clean white, and the family sized bedrooms mix contemporaneity with the classic style of the house.

Enjoy the garden from the comfort of your patio, or enjoy the spacious living areas indoors in all seasons with ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning.

Beaufort Realty Pam Herron: 0413 610 660 Jen Jones: 0415 662 622 beaufortrealty.com.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

DESIGN BUILD CREATE

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

With an international reputation for excellence in arts education and training WAAPA is the perfect place to study for those looking for careers in the performing arts, entertainment, film and television industries. WAAPA offers courses across a variety of disciplines including: Aboriginal Performance / Acting / Arts Management / Costume / Dance Design / Lighting / Music / Music Theatre / Performing Arts Props and Scenery / Screen Performance Sound / Stage Management

WAAPA/ECU OPEN DAY

SUNDAY 14 AUGUST 10AM - 3PM 2 BRADFORD ST, MOUNT LAWLEY

waapa.ecu.edu.au

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What have you been up to since we last saw you at The Court?

Alot! I’ve been working on a new record. Had a great writing trip in the UK and also been filming for the new Alan Bond mini series!

‘X-Factor’ winner and Perth’s own Samantha Jade is heading back to town for a special home-grown show with Hannah Conda. Currently working around the world, touring Australia with her latest album ‘Nine’ and filming for an all-new television drama, Jade is an incredibly busy girl! We managed to catch her for a quick-fire round of email questions as she gears up for her west side show.

Tell us about the upcoming album!

I am still working on it but it will be very heartfelt. I’m writing all the time (lots of emotions!)

How’s the current tour going?

Its been amazing ! I’ve loved every minute of being on stage with my amazing team!

Why do you love performing at gay venues?

I’m so happy to be coming back! I love The Court and being a Perth girl I have spent alot of time there hehe!

Gay venues are so much fun to perform they are such an appreciative audience!

What can we expect from your show with our girl Hannah Conda?

It’s high energy and lots of fun! So excited to show The Court!

Samantha Jade and Hannah Conda are performing at The Court Hotel, Saturday August 6th from 8pm.

Tickets available from eventbrite.com.au

The fourth installation of Connections Nightclub’s Pop Princess competition is here, pitting six up-and-coming local drag performers against one another for five weeks of crazy challenges and fabulous fashions.

Who will follow Pop Princess 3 winner and OUTinPerth cover boy Harvest Dubois to take the coveted crown from the competition?

Will it be Elle Lusion, Jemma Cyde, Cindy Crosscheck, Cougar Morrison, Izzy Little or Lani Da Rose?

We asked the girls a few questions to help you get acquainted before the next Pop Princess is crowned at the end of August.

LANI

Describe your drag style in 3 words.

Lani: Fierce, sexy and slutty.

Cougar: Androgynous, old-school, poised.

Izzy Little: Big, different, weird are the three words I’m going for in the long run.

How long have you been doing drag?

Lani: I don’t really know how long has it been, I’m really bad at remembering dates.

Cougar: Since December 2015 (8 months)

COUGAR

Izzy: Show 1 this week!

What is your ultimate lip-sync song?

Lani: I’d love to Lip Sync to Listen by Beyonce or Bo$$ by Fifth Harmony

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Cougar: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by Bette Midler.

Izzy: One that I don’t stuff up.

Who, or what, most inspires you?

Lani: The people who appreciate me inspire me. As Latrice said on All Stars “It takes a man to be a woman” and I think some people have that in their mindset and that’s why I love it when people appreciate the art of drag.

Lani: I would say my Elmers glue for glueing eyebrows but that would be a lie.

I can easily shave my eyebrows off again.

Ha ha! For me it’s my phone. Im very sentimental and my boyfriend gave me my current phone and I will lose my sanity if I lose my phone.

Cougar: Edith Piaf’s courage and stubbornness, Dietrich’s style and vampiness and the sexiness of McQueen.

Cougar: Chips and gravy.

Izzy: Pinterest and my man Harvest.

What’s your catchphrase?

Izzy: Food because I’m hungry.

Race

Lani: I have words that I will say a lot like “Look”, “Stunning” and “Yummy”.

Lani: Raven! I think I cried all night when I confirmed the news that Raven is coming to Perth!

Cougar: Life’s too short to be boring. It’s also too short to not eat cake…

Cougar: Tammie Brown

To see the full answers from all six queens, head to OUTinPerth.com

Favourite RuPaul’s contestant?

Drag

Izzy: The funniest bitch from the north…

Bob! What is the one item you cannot live without?

Izzy: Izzy Little? Nah.

Catch Pop Princess at Connections Nightclub on Thursday nights from 11pm starting August 4th. Don’t miss a round - support your local queens!

community group listings ALCOHOL and DRUG INFORMATION SERVICE to ALCOHOL and DRUG SUPPORT LINE— 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 (toll free) — www.dao.health.wa.gov.au; email: ADIS@health. wa.gov.au ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RAINBOW GROUP meets every Tuesday 7-8pm, in the hall next to St Lukes church, cnr George and Rowland Sts, Maylands. If alcohol is costing you more than the price of the drink, please join us for sharing and recovery in a 12 Step Program with proven results. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. For more information www.aaperthwa.org 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 COLOURFUL DAVE — A long standing member of the GLBT community, has written a book about his struggles with mental illness & accepting his faith in god with his sexuality. It’s titled ‘From Desperation to Finding Destiny’. Perfect for other Christians and those with faith who may be in a similar situation. Only $25, for orders please contact and address it to: Mr Colourful Dave, PO BOX X2222, Perth, WA, 6847 DYKES ON BIKES — A diverse, loosely-knit social group, occasional organised rides & gatherings plus annual appearance as the traditional lead float in the Pride Parade. If you are a female who rides a motorbike and loves women, then come along and check out dykes on bikes. General enquiries see our public group on facebook... Dykes on bikes WA or email dykesonbikeswa@hotmail.com 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 drop-in 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 Cherie Crimp 0422 503 648 for more information or just turn up! Email: info@galswa.

org.au , 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 to improve the quality of life for older LGBTI people, both in care and in the community. Providing visibility and a voice for LGBTI elders is key to this. Through research and advocacy we have achieved law reform to end discrimination for older LGBTI people. We work with the aged care sector, delivering training to achieve safe and inclusive aged care services. We hold community events to build better community supports and friendships.

New members welcome. Interested? Contact June on 08 9383 7753. PO Box 514 North Perth WA 6906 or 54 Bickley Cres, Manning 6152. 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 HEADSPACE MIDLAND — headspace can help – headspace provides FREE information, confidential support and services for all young people 12-25 years and their families. Our experienced team includes LGBTIQ friendly Social Workers, GPs, Psychologists, Drug and alcohol workers and more. No referral is required and you can bring a friend for support. Drop in at 64 Morrison Rd, Midland (upstairs from the market) or call 08 9274 8860. www.headspace.org.au/midland 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, non-judgemental 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 — Perth’s Only Welcoming & Affirming Pentecostal Church. “This is Church for those who’ve been told they don’t belong in church!” It doesn’t matter whether your Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans or Intersex, Young, Old, Or somewhere in-between Including their Family friends and supporters. Everyone is Welcome Meeting in the Northbridge Piazza Community Room, In behind the Big screen on the Corner of Lake and James Street Northbridge, Sunday’s 6pm. For further information email: info@openarmsaustralia.org; or go to the website: www.openarmsaustralia.org; or call Pastor Graham on ph: 0405 285 233

FEES include GST Annual (Unfunded) $110 Annual (Funded) $200

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 Hawthorn 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 E: info@outdance.com.au

Ph 9420 7226 / Fx 9420 7229. e: admin@ secca.org.au — www.secca.org.au

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 every second month in Perth city (please call to register) Visit website for more information, news, events and meeting dates: www.pflagwa.org.au Email: info@pflagwa. org.au. Information Line: 0404 594 699.

Facebook:www.facebook.com/pflagperth

TRANSMEN OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA — A peer support network for FTM female assigned gender diverse people and their loved ones in Western Australia. P: Nick 0450 448 871 E:TransmenofWA@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TransmenofWA W: www.transmenofwa.org

PRIDE WA INC. — To lead by example in creating a world where inclusion and diversity are embraced and celebrated. Pride WA encourages the cultural expression, celebration and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and all people of diverse sexuality and gender living in Western Australia.

We recognise that our collective strength lies in our diversity and willingness to embrace and respect the differences that exist both within our Pride community and the broader communities in which we live, work, love and celebrate. PRIDE WA stages events through the year, including their annual Arts and Culture festival PrideFEST, Pride PARADE and FAIRDY. Information can be found on www.pridewa.com.au or contact us; E: pride@pridewa.com.au, P: 9427 0836 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: 3pm to 12pm 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/

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

TRUE COLOURS — directly supports young LGBTI people in the South West, and also works with schools and the broader community to raise awareness and break down the barriers to safe and inclusive communities. Safe Spaces for young people run in Bunbury (weekly 5.30pm Tuesdays) and Kwinana (fortnightly 5.30pm Wednesdays). For more information visit www. unitingcarewest.org.au/services/youth/truecolours or contact us on 1300-663-298 or at 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

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.

To list a community group or service in the paper and online ph: 08 9371 9877 email: community@outinperth.com web: www.outinperth.com

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