OUTinPerth 185 December 2016 by OUTinPerth

ISSUE 185 • DECEMBER 2016 FREE MONTHLY

TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE. THE NEW MINI CONVERTIBLE. TEST-DRIVE TODAY AT AUTO CLASSIC MINI GARAGE. Stay open to anything this Summer in the MINI Convertible. With so many options, you’ll love the 360-degree experience of cruising around town. No matter where you’re headed, take the scenic route; nothing comes close to the fun of the MINI Convertible. Come and experience it for yourself with a test-drive today at Auto Classic MINI Garage. AUTO CLASSIC MINI GARAGE 10 Asquith Street, Victoria Park. Ph (08) 9311 7577. autoclassicmini.com.au DL2271

THE NEW MINI CONVERTIBLE. STAY OPEN.

Secret Sounds Presents

The 24th Annual Music & Arts Festival

Fremantle Town Square sat 07 JAN • sun 08 JAN we s te r n au s tr alia

CHILDISH GAMBINO • LONDON GRAMMAR • THE AVALANCHES VIOLENT SOHO • MATT CORBY • TA-KU • THE JEZABELS • BALL PARK MUSIC GROUPLOVE • JAMIE T • BROODS • GRANDMASTER FLASH • ILLY • MØ HOT DUB TIME MACHINE • • DMA’S • ALUNAGEORGE • BOOKA SHADE CLIENT LIAISON • VALLIS ALPS • PARQUET COURTS • CITY CALM DOWN MODERN BASEBALL • RY X • LEMAITRE • SHURA PLUS MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED

OVER 18 LICENSED Fall s take s ove r th e Fr e mantle Mall s & tr an s fo r m s salt y, s u m m e ry D ow ntow n Fr e mantle i nto a wo n d e r fu l n e w wo r ld Fe at u r i n g :

INTERNATIONAL & AUSTRALIAN MUSIC • HOTEL DOWNTOWN ROOFTOP CAMPING • ARTISAN MARKETS BY MANY OLD TIME MUSIC HALL & DINER • UNDERGROUND BASEMENT DANCETERIA • FOOD TRUCKS & RESTAURANTS POP-UP BARS & BEERGARDEN • ST JOHN’S CHURCH OF HEAVENLY ENTERTAINMENT • SECRET SURPRISES AND PASSOUTS TO ACCESS FREMANTLE DELIGHTS LIKE THE MARKETS, BATHERS BEACH, GALLERIES, FISHING BOAT HARBOUR, MARITIME MUSEUM, LOCAL TRADERS & MORE

tickets on Sale now fallsfestival.com

culture

Stay between the flags in your most summery beach wear for Connections Nightclub’s men’s only sundowner this December. It will be an all-male affair in the main room until midnight, while everyone will be welcome to join the fun on the terrace and in the lounge. Enjoy the breezy sounds of DJ’s Timbee and JJ on the decks, while you enjoy tropical drink specials and heat up the dance floor. Between The Flags Men’s Night Beach Party will be at Connections Nightclub on Saturday December 10th from 8pm.

Dragnation, Australia’s national drag competition, has returned for it’s second year as Aysha Buffet prepares to hand over the crown to this year’s king or queen. Competitors for each state have been strutting their stuff online ahead of the Perth heats this month, where the winner could be flown to Victoria for the grand final, share in a $10,000+ prize pool and tour the country with the title and crown. Of the west coast’s extra talented pool of entertainers, a number of queens are currently vying for the title. Harvest Dubois, Perri Oxide, Izzy Little, Amanda Love, Trisha Luvcok, Lani Da Rose, Moesha Knowles and Miishy Ling are all in the running to represent WA after the Perth heats this month. Catch our queens battle it out for Dragnation on Saturday December 10th at Rigby’s Bar & Bistro from 7pm. Tickets available from rigbysbar.com.au

December 1 1952 The New York Daily News reported on Christine Jorgesson, the first person to be notable for a gender reassignment operation December 1 1988 World AIDS Day is marked for the first time December 1 1989 Choreographer Alvin Ailey died of an AIDS related illness December 10 1924 The Society for Human Rights is founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago. The society is the first gay rights organisation December 12 2013 Australia’s High Court rules that the ACTs same sex marriage laws are invalid December 15 1973 The American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders December 22 2010 President Obama repeals the US’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ laws December 26 2002 Photographer Herb Ritts died of an AIDS related illness

The West End stage production of Singin’ In The Rain hits the west coast this month.

Christmas is almost here again and Feminem wants to make sure your yuletide is extra gay this year. Fem is gathering her very own Christmas elves for a special Christmas cabaret show full of camp classics and holiday cheer. Joining Feminem will be cabaret sensation and Pop Princess winner Cougar Morrison, singer Kyle Dessent and theatre starlet Phoebe Jackson. The evening will be full of music and merriment, including some jolly anecdotes from the stars. Get into the Christmas spirit at Connections! Feminem’s Christmas Cabaret will be at Connections Nightclub on Wednesday December 21st from 8pm. Tickets available from Ticketbooth.

Ministry of Sound’s The Annual is always a quality offering and 2017 is no different. This years compilation includes tracks from Bob Sinclair, Armand Van Helden, Rufus, Skrillex & Diplo, Pnau, Disclosure, Flume, Tkay Maidza and Hayden James. With 45 tracks across two discs you’ll be dancing into the new year. We’ve got five copy of the album to giveaway. Head to OUTinPerth.com/giveaway

Coyote Ugly and Bootmen star Adam Garcia will be taking the lead role of Don Lockwood – returning to Australian stages for the first time since 1992. Garcia will be joined by Jack Chambers, Erika Heynatz, Rodney Dobson, Robyn Arthur and Mike Bishop. The production took off in the UK, extending its original run at the Chichester Festival Theatre, eventually selling out on the West End. One of the most memorable scenes from the 1952 film starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds comes to life on stage with the help of 12,000 litres of recycled water. This classic tale of the world’s first Hollywood musical promises to be high-energy fun for the whole family. Singin’ in the Rain comes to Crown Theatre from Tuesday 29th December. Tickets available at Singin.com.au. We’ve got 10 double passes to the opening night of the show on December 31st to giveaway. Head to the giveaways page at outinperth.com Looking for some new music for your Christmas celebrations? We’ve got the latest albums from John Legend, Olivia Newton-John & John Farnham to give away! John Legend’s fifth offering, Darkness and Light, features collaborations with Chance the Rapper, Brittany Howard and Miguel and his hit singles Love Me Now and Penthouse Floor. Our own Aussie legends Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham have teamed up to become Friends for Christmas, marking Newton-John’s fourth holiday album and Farnham’s second. The pair cover everyone’s favourite Christmas classics, including Let It Snow, White Christmas and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. We have 5 copies of each album to give away! Head to OUTinPerth. com/giveaway

OUTinPerth

December 2016

inside out

DATING PG6 World AIDS Day was observed at the beginning of the month, the twenty eighth time December 1st was declared the annual day to raise awareness, celebrate achievements and remember all those we lost to HIV/AIDS. It was notable that many print publications shared stories about people living with HIV. Many of those interviewed were sharing their experiences decades after receiving a diagnosis that, at the time, was deemed a death sentence. Next to them were accounts from younger people, barely in their twenties, who have recently been diagnosed with the virus. Yet, when it came to our TV news and the world of commercial radio, there was barely a mention. Our State Health Minister had no announcements to make.

As we worked out way down Beaufort Street chatting to people at the venues and along the street, one thing was immediately clear, most people have no idea about what the current state of play is. The message isn’t getting through. The volume needs to be turned up. What is the conversation though? In Australia, the theme for this year’s World AIDS Day was “HIV is still here and it’s on the move.” A call for renewed vigilance and action as positive diagnosis continue to be recorded. At the WA AIDS Council’s film screening in the Northbridge Piazza, Ryan Oliver, a representative of the National Association of People Living with HIV Australia, spoke about the stigma that people living with HIV face daily. His speech highlighted the challenge creating alarm and tackling stigma concurrently, it’s not easy to achieve one without sacrificing the other.

The new awareness campaign from the WA AIDS Council asks “Is This What We Telling Our Kids about HIV?”, the We need many conversations, many messages, many question appearing under a mute symbol. The campaign asks different campaigns. As 2016 ends, the conversations about us to start a conversation. HIV are still complex, multifaceted and regrettably all too Half our media are mute on the topic and not joining infrequent. How are you using your voice? conversation. Graeme Watson A few days later I joined a group of people for Double Happiness. A new event for Perth, a pub crawl to spread the graeme@outinperth.com word about what HIV means in 2016.

The event highlighted that those who have HIV can contribute to stopping the virus by adopting treatment as prevention (TasP). While those who do not have the virus, can protect themselves via same sex practices and access to PreExposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). On both sides of the equation we should be celebrating these achievements, double happiness.

TERRY HEALY PG7

LYNN MACLAREN PG9

HIV CONVERSATIONS PG13

Connect with OUTinPerth online

TIERNAN BRADY PG26 FOR SALE

QUALITY, SIZE AND LOCATION!! Contact Pam Herron or Jon Adams 0413 610 660

3.5

FOR RENT

37 GROSVENOR ROAD, MOUNT LAWLEY FROM $1,195,000

2 ROY STREET, MOUNT LAWLEY $690 PER WEEK

This is a large, fabulously designed contemporary home in a perfect location, the most important things are right here in this home. With 244sqm of building on a green title block in the heart of Mt Lawley, this could easily be the dream home. A short stroll to Beaufort St shops and cafes you cant beat this location, everything you could need for day to day living is right here at your doorstep. The home is built over 2 levels with 2 courtyards & a large upstairs terrace with city views.

With a wonderful blend of old and new this two storey home will be available from the 10th December. The home is low maintenance, fully air conditioned and fitted with security alarm. The property is located within 200m to the heart of the vibrant Mt Lawley Cafe strip & shopping precinct. The kitchen has great bench space, dishwasher and is ideal for entertaining as it opens into the dining room and out through French doors to the easy care alfresco patio area. This property is unfurnished.

LIFESTYLE & LOCATION!! Contact Lara Smith 0414 716 674

P: 08 9227 0887 | 580 Beaufort St Mt Lawley | www.beaufortrealty.com.au

Your Pictu

Creative Team: Graeme Watson graeme@outinperth.com Leigh Hill leigh@outinperth.com Advertising: Renee Pole Graphic Design: Aidan Garnett, Haze Kolemeyer Contributors: Lezly Herbert, Clint Little, Charlie Perth, Kyle Kash, Aaron Angel, Our passion istoto honour p Dylan Morgan Photographers: Graeme Watson, Leigh Hill, Angelo Di-Benedetto, Clayton Kieliszewski Disclaimer: Copyright on contributions to any ads published in OUTinPerth is retained by the author/advertiser respectively. Permission reprint should be sought via the creative team. The views of this publication are contained in editorials. Opinions expressed in columns or articles are those of the author/s and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Publication the name, creative b esteemofthrough image or likeness of anyone herein does not indicate the sexuality or behaviour of that person. Advertisers are advised that all advertising copy is their responsibility under the Trade Practices Act. The appearance of any advert/advertorial herein does not imply endorsement by OUTinPerth. Contact: 05042 549 811 Web: www.outinperth.com Find us on: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Periscope, Snapchat and Instagram General Info: editor@outinperth.com Advertising: sales@outinperth.com We are Australia’s leading Mail: 3/ 337 Newcastle Street, Northbridsge, 6003 Published By: Speirins Media Pty Ltd Printed By: Fairfax Printing ISSN: 1447-2678 Issue: #185 December 2016. Cover: Stock image Secret Message: Keep the yuletide gay!

OUTinPerth

December 2016

photography company. We good. We make sure our c what they have achieved a people that matter.

opinion

Your Life in Pictures Our passion is to honour people’s lives, values and self esteem through creative beautiful imagery. We are Australia’s leading portrait and wedding photography company. We simply love to make people feel good. We make sure our clients celebrate who they are, what they have achieved and share that happiness with the people that matter. Laughter, joy and most importantly love. “We didn’t expect that the photos would be this good. To stand and pose is one thing. To capture the little moments and capture something really beautiful is another thing entirely” Marchee and Lilly. “Liberating, a once in a lifetime experience. You feel like a rockstar” David. “We didn’t expect the photos to be so captivating. I think in 20 years time we can look back, we have captured our family as it is now” David and Paul.

Call (08) 9399 8889 to Book Now

12/42 COMMERCE AVE, ARMADALE WA 6112 WWW.VIVAPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

ur Life in tures

honour people’s lives, values and self reative beautiful imagery.

s leading portrait and wedding pany. We simply love to make people feel ure our clients celebrate who they are, chieved and share that happiness with the r.

OUTinPerth

December 2016

people

Henderson Skene is a new dating agency that caters for LGBTIQ+ people. We asked Josh and Ryan, the duo behind the service their advice on having a great date and why a matchmaking service might be a good choice.

apps, our clients receive a fully personalised service with their own personal matchmaker.

What was the inspiration to start Henderson Skene Introductions? We had both experienced the Perth gay online dating scene which we believed to be overly sexualised and very ‘transactional’.

Safety & Security - All our members are required to go through a pre-screening process before attending an Introduction, which are held in public venues. During an Introduction, the client’s Matchmaker is ‘on call’ just in case. Also, the personal details of all members are kept confidential.

We also found it to be unsafe, lack privacy and full of fake and misleading profiles. We did some market research and found that like us, others wanted a more wholesome alternative to online dating but had no other alternatives to these online services. For these reasons, we were motivated to create a service for people who were serious about finding a long-term relationship. Additionally, we wanted to create a ‘game changing’ service for the LBGTIQ community that promoted a positive, healthy gay lifestyle. When someone signs up to a service such as yours, what is it that you offer? An individual who signs up with us will receive a fully personalised, confidential and certified Matchmaking service. Everything we do is for our members. Firstly, we meet with our clients face to face, to get to know them, their relationship goals and partner preferences. We then use this to construct their confidential profile, which we use to present them in their best light to compatible matches. We provide membership options that are tailored to an individuals dating goals. Ultimately, we become their ‘love life PT’, taking care of their love life so they can focus on other aspects of their life. We are always touching base with our clients to provided ongoing support. What do people get from a dating agency that they don’t get from social media apps or old fashioned dating rituals? Personalised Service - Unlike most online dating websites and

Real people - Our clients meet real people with a real interest in them. Instead of spending hours online, our clients can invest time in making a real connection.

Feedback - Following an Introduction, all members will provide and receive constructive feedback. This is something that people wouldn’t usually receive if they date alone and it allows them to improve their dating skills. Compatibility - Instead of individuals having to search for ‘random’ people, we bring compatible matches to them. Matches who align with their core values, goals and interests.

What type of people find a match-making service useful? Our services are useful for people who find that the current dating services do not work for them and who are serious about finding a meaningful relationship. Additionally, our services are for individuals who may not have enough time to devote to their love life or who aren’t into the ‘gay scene.’ What makes a good date? For starters, a good date needs to start with a ‘good foundation’ of both individuals knowing they are both there for the right reasons. Honesty is key. It may sound cliche, but being yourself really is the best way to approach a new dating experience. Balancing the conversation. Taking the opportunity to listen will not only show you are interested, but will allow for better conversation. Not taking the date too seriously. Making sure to have fun and enjoy the experience. Dressing to impress. Make a good first impression by looking your best. Being polite to your match and service staff. Prior to the Introduction, the individuals are matched based on compatibility and given a profile summary of their match so they can get a sense of who they are. In comparison to online dating, individuals are able to develop a true sense of their match before meeting them, which puts them in a better position to truly connect and look towards a second date. Unfortunately, we can’t create chemistry and if an introduction doesn’t go so well, we can use feedback from both individuals to make the next one more successful.

OUTinPerth

December 2016

•

Bringing previous experiences to a new conversation. Be sure to approach a new experience with a fresh mindset.

•

Treating their date or wait staff with disrespect. Yes, we have other things going on in our lives, but this should not impact the experience.

•

Being dishonest. Nerves aside, being honest from the start lays great foundations of trust and respect which are important for potential future developments.

•

Dating too soon. Before ‘jumping back in’, give yourself enough time to learn and grow from previous experiences.

•

Dating for the sake of dating. Take some time to figure out what you really want, so you can invest your time wisely.

•

Not being ‘present’. Be sure to pay attention to your date by focusing on them and ignoring distractions.

•

Sticking to old dating habits. Trying a new approach to ‘how you date’ might help a new experience to be more successful.

•

Not being yourself. Give your date the chance to get to know the REAL you.

•

Going against personal values. Make sure you know what you value and stick to it.

Certified Service - we are certified and supported by the dating industry leaders at the Matchmaking Institute.

How do you make sure there is a second date?

Common Dating Errors to Avoid

news

Terry Healy wants to make a difference in education but the High School teacher from Southern River has realized, that to bring about the change he believes is essential, he’s going to have to step out of the classroom.

College helping students find apprenticeships or get ready for the journey to University.

“The tipping point was education funding.” Healy told OUTinPerth of his decision to stand for parliament in the seat of Southern River. “I love teaching and never planned to get into politics.”

“People are really unhappy about the current government. We’re in the outer suburbs where more and more people have moved into the community and we’ve had no infrastructure upgrades, people have been lied to about public transport, no schools have been built and services have been cut.

When Healy reflected on the effects of ongoing funding cuts to the education system he decided that it was time to act and stand up for the priorities he believes are not being addressed by the current government. The recently married teacher and his wife have just welcomed their first child, making them like many of the young families living in the suburban electorate that’s currently represented by two term Liberal Peter Abetz. “If I can fix education funding and restore respect for schools, and training, and career development – which has had all its funding sucked out over the last eight years – then I can return to being a teacher having improved it.” Healy said. Ten years into his teaching career Healy talked about his love of teaching career development and English. This year he’s taken on the role of Year 12 coordinator at Southern River

Hitting the streets at door knocking voters has been an informative experience for Healy, who has realised that many parents recognized his face and happily shared their concerns.

“People are unhappy that things that they have been promised just hasn’t been delivered. The biggest concerns are jobs and employment.” Healy said he’s a distinctly different candidate to the incumbent member, the outspoken former minister of religion Peter Abetz. While Abetz has become a leading voice against marriage equality and the Safe Schools Coalition, Healy has conducted same sex weddings and says he’s seen firsthand the positive outcomes the Safe Schools program delivers. Healy also said his experience of talking to people in Southern River has shown that people are not concerned about the issues Abetz spends a lot of time focusing on.

“Nobody has raised the issue of kids having two Dads, or Safe Schools, or prostitution. Nobody has raised them, but I’ll be honest – they know that he raises them; while in eight years we have no primary school built here, and in eight years there’s been no train station.” “People are been duped a couple of times, but they’re starting to wise up and realise that the local member is spending his time on issues that are not relevant to them.” Healy said. Healy shared that he is proud to call himself a Christian and argue that allowing marriage equality is in line with Christian teachings. An experienced civil marriage celebrant, Healy said the one wedding he was incredibly proud to officiate was between Stephen Dawson MLC and his partner Dennis Liddlelow. Healy travelled with the couple to the ACT in 2013 when same sex marriage was briefly legal. A few days later the High Court declared the ACT’s marriage laws invalid, but Healy said he looks forward to a time when same sex weddings will be legalised. Graeme Watson

Masquerade Party, Jan 20th, (8pm-10pm) $150, drinks,music,food & massages. Call us for more info.

10/24 THOROGOOD ST, BURSWOOD (08)61139002 DISCREET,QUIET LOCATION & GAY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

Services SENSUAL MASSAGE Relaxation Massage

Deep Tissue Massage

OUTinPerth

December 2016

Itching for the Holidays? M Clinic will be closed for testing from December 15th to January 4th. If you need to get tested during this time, see your GP or a sexual health clinic. If you have symptoms, and your GP or sexual health clinic is closed, go to your nearest emergency department. Remember, PEP is available in an emergency, call the PEPLine on 1300 767 161 if you think you have been exposed to HIV.

FOR ALL MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN 548 Newcastle St, West Perth, 9227 0734, www.mclinic.org.au

people

South Metro MLC, Lynn MacLaren and her wife Sarah Holt-Foreman can’t wait to throw a big party and invite all their friends around to celebrate the couple’s recent nuptials. The politician and her partner recently flew to San Francisco to wed. For a few weeks, only a few close friends knew the happy news. MacLaren admits she was a little nervous about how the news would be treated by the mainstream media. “We were a bit worried about how it will come out and how it would be treated by the mainstream press. You just never know which tack their going to take – we do live in interesting times.” MacLaren said. After revealing their news in an exclusive interview with The Sunday Times the couple have spoken to many outlets about their decision to get married, and thankfully the response has been overwhelmingly positive. The couple shared their news at a recent cross-party Pride event held at parliament house where MacLaren shared how being married had made her feel very different. “I do feel different, it’s hard for me to put into words. As I said at the event at parliament, I’m a fifty-something lesbian, I never rated it very highly. I’ve had wonderful relationship which have not had the added formalisation of marriage, but in our partnership, we wanted to do it. I do feel different, it has grounded me, it feels great.” MacLaren said. “It hasn’t changed the everyday” Holt-Foreman said, “But it has changed the way people are responding to us, and seeing that pure excitement people have when they find out you’ve gotten married is the real difference. It’s like you’ve transcended to another level. I didn’t anticipate that.” Holt-Foreman reveals that MacLaren didn’t accept her first two proposals, describing them as ranging from impulsive moments to more structured presentations. “Third times a charm” Holt-Foreman laughed as we caught up for coffee in Fremantle. She quickly stressed though that is perfectly fine to tell your partner that you’re not ready to get married yet. “I think each time you’re coming from a place of love and expressing your commitment to another person and indicating that you’re ready to shift to another level.

“I think it’s OK to ask and its OK for the other person to say that they’re not ready to take that next step, I think sometimes we rush into things too quickly. I think it’s respectful to the other person to wait until you’re both ready. When Holt-Foreman asked for the third time, things were different for the couple. Five years ago, she discovered she had breast cancer and underwent treatment. She had been free of cancer for two years, but a recent test showed the cancer had returned and this time it was in her bones. In the wake of the disappointing news, Holt-Foreman made her pitch, and this time MacLaren accepted. Once the couple had decided to get married, their next question was where they would go to make it official. San Francisco was chosen, and the pair had just a few days to run around like crazy and prepare for the ceremony. Holt-Foreman said although they had a joyous ceremony, it was also tinged with the melancholic awareness that once they returned home to Australia their marriage would no longer be recognised.

The couple said they hope the situation in Australia will change soon and everyone will get access marriage, an important rite of passage. “It’s something that is denied to us, explicitly because of our sexuality. No other factor. Just because we’re same sex attracted we’re denied this right and it’s pervasive throughout society. You don’t see it until it’s gone.” MacLaren said. MacLaren said the marriage debate in Australia really highlights the places where LGBTIQ people don’t feel accepted, but is hopeful that a political solution will be found to the roundabout of plebiscite and election promises. The couple said they can’t wait until Australia resolves the issue of marriage equality and everyone can experience what they’re experiencing. “There will be a lot of big gay weddings to attend in our future” Holt-Foreman said. Graeme Watson

“It’s a weird experience – not being recognised – but it is recognised by all your friends. It’s an interesting dichotomy.” Holt-Foreman said. The couple said they chose San Francisco as a place to get married because of the city’s rich gay history and because it’s a place where LGBTIQ people feel very safe. “It does make a difference, in a city like San Francisco, and in particular if you go to the Castro district, where LGBTIQ relationships are celebrated, where people of significance are honoured by markers in the pavement, where businesses put queer friendly signs up. It does make you feel more relaxed and less guarded.” MacLaren said. “Then you realise how guarded you are normally.” MacLaren reflected on how different it felt to be comfortable holding your partner’s hand in the street, something she admits she wouldn’t always be comfortable doing in Perth. “I’m one hundred percent confident, but still there are times that I don’t feel comfortable holding Sarah’s hand. Those are the things we need to change in society.” MacLaren said. “Those are the kind of invisible barriers that a thing like having the right to marry – is going to be so powerful in eliminating.”

OUTinPerth

December 2016

world OUT PM MARRIES HIS PARTNER LUXEMBOURG Xavier Bettel, the openly gay Prime Minister of Luxembourg, married his long term partner in November. The ceremony between Bettel and his now husband, Gauthier Destinay, was officiated by the mayor of Luxembourg City who has been a friend of the Prime Minister for decades. “I wouldn’t have thought that 33 years later I would officiate his wedding and that to as lovely a man as Gauthier,” Mayor Lydie Polfe said. The husbands are now the second same-sex married couple to include a currently sitting world leader, following Iceland’s Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir, who married her partner Jonina Leosdottir in 2010. Bettel will make history as the first EU leader to marry their same-sex partner. Bettel is currently the only out LGBT world leader since the end of Sigurdardottir’s term in 2013, and Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo completing his term in 2014.

SERIAL KILLER STEPHEN PORT GETS LIFE UK British serial killer Stephen Port will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty of drugging, sexually assaulting and murdering four gay men in London. Port met his victims through online dating apps. The trial judge, Justice Openshaw, sentenced Port to a whole life sentence for the murders but was also additionally given another life sentence

for the sexual assaults and a sentence of ten years for the drugging of the men. Port was found guilty of the murders of Gabriel Kovari, 22 a student; Daniel Whitworth, 21, Jack Taylor, 25, a fork lift driver and aspiring fashion designer Anthony Walgate, who was 23. Port was also found guilty of offences committed for a string of sexual offences committed against seven other men who came forward and testified at the trial. Port left each of the men’s bodies near his house, leaving them in the street or the cemetery of a nearby church. Two of Port’s victims were known to each other. When Port placed the body of Whitworth in the cemetery he left a fake suicide note claiming that the dead man was responsible for the death of his friend, Gabriel Kovari. Sentencing Port to spend the remainder of his days in prison the judge said Port had delivered “wicked and monstrous lies” during the trial. The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into why Port was not apprehended sooner. They are currently reviewing 58 cases that involve the drug GHB.

TEXAS SENATOR WANTS TO OUT LGBT KIDS USA

Students request for the information to be kept private cannot be honoured under the proposed law. Senator Burton wrote on her website that the bill was a response to new guidelines pertaining to transgender students in Fort Worth, which forbade staff from informing parents if their child identified as trans* or gender diverse. The Fort Worth guidelines were repealed after a successful campaign by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, to which Senator Burton was aligned. “We found these provisions in desperate need of clarity and expansion. That is why I am planning to file a bill that rewrites these provisions to make it unequivocally clear that a parent has a right to full and total information on their child’s academic performance, physical, mental and emotional health, and more,” Senator Burton wrote. “Further, my legislation will make it expressly against state law for a district to adopt policies designed to undermine a parent’s right to know. No parent in Texas should ever have to fight for the basic right to matter in their child’s life again.” Senate Bill 242 will not be considered until January 2017, when the Texas Legislature resumes at the beginning of President Donald Trump’s first year.

Texas lawmaker and member of the Tea Party movement, Senator Konni Burton, has submitted a bill proposing that all public school POLICE AND employees must tell parents if their children RELIGIOUS GROUP RAID identify as LGBT. The bill, known as Senate Bill 242, could see GAY EVENT public school staff punished if they fail to INDONESIA inform parents of their child’s gender identity Human Rights Watch has raised concern about or sexual orientation. the increased level of police complicity in the harassment of LGBT people in Indonesia.

An Islamic group with a reputation for harrassing minorities has claimed that it worked with police to break up a so-called sex party in Jakarta. The group, the Islamic Defenders Front (or FPI), claimed its investigative unit tipped off police to conduct a “successful raid” Saturday on a home in Jakarta. The FPI’s social media accounts posted photographs of police taking in men for questioning, and local media reported that mobile phones and HIV/AIDS medication were confiscated from the premises. The Jakarta Post has reported that a mob of men broke into an apartment with the aid of the buildings security. A short time later the police arrived an took the men into custody. None of the materials that were seized are illegal in Indonesia, nor are same sex relationships. Human Rights Watch said the fact that the FPI prompted such a raid is no surprise. Nor was it surprising that the authorities followed the Islamist group’s tip to round-up an innocuous gathering that violated none of Indonesia’s laws. The watchdog group described the event as being “disappointingly familiar.” Human Rights Watch said it is time for the Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo to take action to protect the rights of LGBT Indonesians. “President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo recently said he opposes criminal sanctions for LGBT people. Now his administration should demonstrate that commitment by ordering an investigation into why the police took cues for a discriminatory raid from a militant Islamist group.” Human Rights Watch said.

8 W W

OUTinPerth

December 2016

NEW YEARS EVE AT CONNECTIONS NIGHTCLUB!

T R AV E L W I T H U S , WAY B AC K . . . T O T H E DAW N O F T I M E , W H E N T R I C E R AT O P S ( A N D T R I C E R A B O T T O M S ) RO A M E D T H E E A R T H ! WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST DJ DOM DE SOUSA (SYD)

BEST PREHISTORIC COSTUME WINS $250 CASH! • MORE PRIZES TO BE WON! PRESALE TICKETS $25+BF FROM WWW.TICKETBOOTH.COM.AU • $30 ON THE DOOR • DOORS OPEN 8PM FIRST 50 THROUGH THE DOOR RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY STONE-AGE COCKTAIL! 8 1 J A M E S S T R E E T N O R T H B R I D G E W E S T A U S T R A L I A W W W . C O N N E C T I O N S N I G H T C L U B . C O M W W W . F A C E B O O K . C O M / C O N N E C T I O N S N I G H T C L U B a l so t h i s m o n t h P OOF DO O F - FRIDAY DECEM BE R 9 T H • L U S H WO M E N ’S N I G H T D E CE MB E R 2 3 R D BETW EE N THE FLAGS - MEN ’S S U M M E R BE AC H PAR T Y - S AT U R DAY D E CE MB E R 1 0 T H

news

Loton Park Tennis Club marked their centenary and celebrated the completion of their recent renovations with an afternoon tea that reflected on the club’s long history. Premier Colin Barnett attended the event alongside Liberal members Eleni Evangel MLA and Michael Sutherland MLA, and the Mayor of Vincent John Carey. Barnett said Perth was lucky to have so many grass courts and noted the exceptional beauty of the Loton Park club house. Barnett said sport was a great way to build Ruth Werham has taken up the role of Manager at community group Living Proud. Ruth friendships and community. comes from a health promotion background and has previously worked at UWA, The WA The Premier noted that Michael Sutherland had rocked up at the event sporting shorts AIDS Council, and the WA Local Government Association. and a polo shirt and looked as if he was ready to hit the courts and play a set. The Premier Ruth said she’s looking forward to putting her enthusiasm for the LGBTIQ community to remarked that the Speaker looked like he was ready to “Show his stuff.” Colleague Eleni Evangel cheekily replied that ‘He already was”. Later the MP picked up a racket and joined good use by leading the Living Proud team. in the activities. Speaking at the event John Carey highlighted that it was important that safe spaces existed for the LGBTIQ community and how the philosophy of embracing diversity that the club exemplifies is central to the culture of the City of Leederville. The Tennis Club was built by the City of Perth on land donated by the Loton Family over 100 years ago, In the 1990s the club revived its membership and fortunes by focusing on the LGBTIQ community. Recent renovations to the Community members took to the streets to spread the word about TASP and PrEP on the clubhouse has improved first Sunday in December. disability access, seen new bathrooms installed Highlighting the effectiveness of HIV treatments and preventative medications the group and repaired the roof of worked their way through the Sunday sessions of bars and pubs on Beaufort Street strikthe building. ing up conversations, giving out condoms and promotional goods.

Where’S the WA PrEP Trial? After two unsuccessful appeals, transgender woman CJ Palmer has been granted bail by District Court Chief Judge Kevin Sleight. Palmer, age 38, has been incarcerated in a men’s corrective facility since February of this year, spending much of this time in solitary confinement. Robin, transwoman and assistant director of TransFolk of WA, spoke of the dangers in placing transwomen in male prison. “For a transwoman, placement in an all-male prison creates significant undue suffering that would not be encountered by the usual male inmates,” Robin said. “The safety and health of any woman placed inside such a facility should be cause for alarm alone, but combining that with the traumatic experience of being denied recognition of gender identity makes the state government’s treatment not just unfair, but a violation of basic human rights.” In spite of these risks, the WA Department of Corrective Services are bound by the WA On World AIDS Day, Askanka Gunasekera, Chair of the WA AIDS Council, Gender Reassignment Act, which requires a lengthy and expensive application process. congratulated on South Australia on their recent announcement that they Associate professor and psychologist Sam Winter spoke to OUTinPerth on this issue: “The case of CJ Palmer is, among other things, a sad reminder of the great hardship transgender people experience whenever their birth certificates do not match their gender identity. Her most recent challenges were in regard to gaining appropriate accommodation in Casuarina prison. She never gained it. And in Western Australia, as in some other places in the nation, the process of changing one’s birth certificate can be a long and expensive one,” Professor Winter said.

would hold a trial into PrEP treatment.

“This leaves Western Australia as the only major jurisdiction in Australia that has not made such arrangements. A proposal has been with the Minister for Health, the Honourable John Day for some time and we are keenly waiting to learn of his decision.” Gunasekera said.

Ryan Oliver, state representative for the National Association of People With HIV Australia, told the crowd at the gathering given the medical treatments now available there was no “These costs can be prohibitive, especially when your gender identity makes it more diffi- reason for new HIV transmissions. cult to get a job. And for our ever growing migrant community gaining such certification is “I feel there is a lack of effort for a dialogue and robust action in WA, it’s time that PrEP pretty much ruled out, since current gender recognition laws in WA only offer the chance trials were begun.” Oliver said. “I feel we need to question every new diagnosis from today to change a certificate issued in WA.” to when PrEP become available, as it is blood on the hands of those who have been inactive Palmer’s treatment by the justice system has sparked outrage by trans advocates, her and slow in acting.” grant for bail has been a cause for celebration within the transgender community. Dylan Morgan

OUTinPerth asked the Minister’s office when a decision was likely to be made, and why WA is the last cab off the rank. We’re waiting to hear back. Graeme Watson

OUTinPerth

December 2016

health

“In the last 10 years, we’ve known we’re not dying. Does the community know we’re not dying?”

a death sentence. Baines’ counterpart Ryan Oliver says younger men who have sex with men seem to have less awareness of HIV than previous generations.

you to identify your HIV status on their admission forms. One participant told the group that a masseuse once put on latex gloves once they had revealed they were HIV+.

As World AIDS Day was marked around the world for another year, the LGBTI and wider communities are called to look at the great strides and great losses the world has seen with regards to HIV and AIDS. People living with HIV (PLHIV) still face a terrible stigma in contemporary society, which could be chalked up to a lack of education, resources, or media coverage.

“When I was working for an airline a young gay guy from the cabin crew and I were having a coffee during turnaround and he said something quite rude about HIV. I asked if he’d like to take it back and disclosed my own status to him. He said you can’t have HIV because you’re so fit and healthy. I had virtually the same conversation with another guy on the crew,” Oliver recounts.

A group of people in Western Australia living with HIV are calling for people to start more conversations about HIV, and to include those people who are living the experience. OUTinPerth hosted a conversation with a number of people from varied backgrounds living with HIV (including Paul Baines and Ryan Oliver of NAPWHA), and some who are not, to see what questions arose on the subject.

These are young gay guys that are out there and say they have a boy in every port. If they’re sexually active, you’d think they’d have a greater knowledge but they were obviously sero-sorting by Grindr profiles or by their perception of what people living with HIV look like. We don’t look any different.”

One group people living with HIV had all had concerns with, were dentists. One participant told the group they had at one point counted 27 dentists they had been through to find one who would treat them respectfully. The group mentioned experiences of dentists mentioning an “extra thorough clean” and would only see them at the end of the day so that other patients wouldn’t be in the room after them.

“It’s not in mainstream press anymore, so we don’t all really talk about it. Because we’re not dying, we’re not ‘special’ anymore,” National Association of People Living With HIV representative Paul Baines notes. With great advances in treatment and accessibility over the last decade, PLHIV experience a much greater quality of life than in earlier years. Baines says the conversation has become quieter since an HIV diagnosis is no longer

The experiences of those in the room living with HIV were disparate, including some who were born with the virus, and others who had become positive later in life, some from the LGBTIQ+ community and without, the group’s hopes for the future of PLHIV was united.

Those in the room who were living with HIV said that disclosing your status can be a daily challenge, with one member explaining that unlike other manageable chronic illnesses, there is no fear of divulging to a lover or employer that you have Diabetes, as it does not carry the same stigma as HIV.

When asked what they foresaw for the future of people living with HIV, many in the group said they wished for an end to stigma. Some of the participants said this was higher on their wishlist than a cure.

The stigma of HIV permeates into areas of personal and professional lives that might not be considered by someone who is not living with HIV. Many services will ask

Leigh Hill

For more info head to www.waaids.com or napwa.org.au

OUTinPerth

December 2016

@ THE COURTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RIO CARINVALE

@OFFICIAL PRIDE PARTY

@ PRIDE PARADE

photos

OUTinPerth

December 2016

Photos by Graeme Watson & Leigh Hill for OutinPerth and Clayton K Photography.com

AUTO CLASSIC MINI GARAGE 10 Asquith Street, Victoria Park. Ph (08) 9311 7577. A/H: 0406 805 595. autoclassicmini.com.au DL2271

THE NEW MINI CONVERTIBLE. STAY OPEN.

@ RALLY FOR TYRONE

@ AMNESTY FILM SCREENING

@ QUEEN OF THE COURT

@ WONDERSDAY @ CONNECTIONS 41st

photos

OUTinPerth

December 2016

events

CLUBS

POOF DOOF: Construction

The foundations have been laid. The pipes have been plumbed. The wood has been erected. It’s time to apply your trade, Perth. POOF DOOF returns with the Construction Doof, featuring DJs Jade Glover and Curlee. Friday December 9th from 9pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Between The Flags: Men’s Night Beach Party

Queens In The Stone Age

Dance your way into 2017 AD at the best party since prehistory began. With extra special guest DJ Dom de Sousa from Sydney’s biggest clubs (ARQ, Colombian, Stonewall) and shows from Fay Rocious, BarbieQ, Alexas Armstrong, Brooke Barlow and Mel Beadle. Saturday December 31st from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Alaska: Poundcake Tour

Outer Body

Lesbian Mud Wrestling

Saturday December 10th from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

It’s time to hail the decks, and deck the halls with your finest dream catchers and hang your astral stocking over the mantle. Celebrate an Outer Body Christmas with DJs Rudolf C, Shedbug, Consulate and more with unmissable live art from Gendermess. Friday December 16th from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Lush: Women’s Night

Get ready ladies, Lush will return this December as the girls take over Connections Nightclub for the evening. Enjoy Perth’s best DJs in the mainroom and on the terrace. Open to everyone after midnight. Friday December 23rd from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 winner Alaska 5000 is returning to Perth on her victory tour, celebrating the release of her latest album Poundcake. Don’t miss your chance to say Hiiieeeeee to the latest addition to the Drag Race Hall of Fame. Saturday February 4th from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

December 2016

Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of music and mayhem in the perfect surrounds of The Court’s outdoor garden. Celebrate 12 years of Habitat with Justin Martin, Jimi J, George Green, Saul Bliss and heaps more! Saturday December 10th from 3pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

Let’s Get Elfed Up: Xmas Eve Party

Get those presents wrapped early this year and spend your Christmas Eve getting elfed up at The Court. Don your best Christmas sweater, get snapped with Mr or Mrs Claus and dance the night away with tunes from Timbee and Leask. Saturday December 24th from 6pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

Denim & Diamonds NYE Party

Grab your sexiest denim, bedazzle it up and head to The Court for New Year’s Eve. Live it up in The Court’s three massive party zones, with tunes from Danny Boi, Skooby, Timbee, Leask and Wasteland.

Pop!

Drag Factory

Every Wednesday from 8pm, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Nothing but bright, bubbly, sugar coated pop tunes at this popular mid-week get together hosted by our very own BarbieQ. Drag shows at 1am, or even try your own wig on the stage for Dragathon! Every Thursday from 10pm - Late, Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge

Must Be The Music

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

OUTinPerth

Habitat: 12th Birthday

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.

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.

PUBS

Saturday December 31st from 6pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

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

Karaoke Sundays

Warm up those pipes! The Court has 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. Every Sunday from 5:30pm, The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Perth

events

BARS Holly-J & Chunky Dip

Kick-start your massive NYE weekend party, with the amazing Holly-J & Chunky Dip Djs. Hot off national and world tours, dance it out to R&B, Bounce, Trap and more at this free event at The Brass Monkey. Friday December 30th from 8pm, Brass Monkey, Cnr James & William Sts, Perth

Joel Fletcher: Frat Party

Get ready to keg stand at The Brass Monkey’s Frat Party NYE with Joel Fletcher. With support DJs Grizzly and Peta, this party is sure to anger your neighbours and stay up all night long. Saturday December 31st from 8pm, Brass Monkey, Cnr James & William Sts, Perth

Sundays at Swallow

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

Live Music at Chapels

Enjoy live music in a relaxed dining environment and have a drink while you’re there.

Every Fri and Sat Night, 7pm - 9pm, Chapels on Whatley, 196 Whatley Cres, Maylands

MUSIC The Rat Pack from Vegas

Direct from Las Vegas and following a sold out tour of the US and the UK, ‘The Rat Pack’ will be making their way to Australia in June 2016. ‘Frank’ (Robbie Howard ), ‘Dean’ (Johnny Edwards) and ‘Sammy’ (Nicholas Brooks) are back in town and will be lighting up stages across the country as they bring back the grand old days of those classic crooner hits that we all know and love. Saturday December 17th at 7pm, Astor Theatre, 659 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley

Breakfest

Wrap up your Christmas with Breakfest, Perth’s annual Boxing Day festival extravaganza. Party with Aphrodite, AC Slater, Krafty Kuts, Ekale, DJ Sliink and heaps more! Monday December 26th from 1pm, Belvoir Amphitheatre, 1177 Gt Nth Hwy, Upper Swan

YOUTH QCulture

A drop-in session for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth who identify as LGBTIQ. Third Thursday of the month, 5 - 8pm, Freedom Centre, 93 Brisbane St, Perth

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

COMMUNITY Perth Gaymers End of Year Picnic

An open invitation to all Perth Gaymers members or those looking to see what the group is all about. Bring some food, drinks, picnic blankets, games and friends to the end of year picnic. Saturday December 10th from 11am, for more head to facebook.com/groups/perthgaymers

THEATRE & CULTURE WAAPA Summer School

This summer the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts opens its theatres and studios to present a host of exciting courses for children and young people. WAAPA’s Summer School offers fun-filled courses providing intense, creative training for anyone in upper primary school and older. From December 19th, WAAPA, Edith Cowan University, 2 Bradford St, Mt Lawley

Singin’ In The Rain

Fresh from a sell-out UK tour, this spectacular production of the classic is set to make a splash with Australian audiences. See one of Hollywood’s most iconic films on the stage. From Thursday December 29th, Crown Theatre, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood

Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium

Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium invites children to plunge into the action; performers will ask a few young divers to join them on their quest to the bottom of the ocean, to ‘swim’ with an amazing array of aquatic creatures from bygone eras.

Perth Gaymers End of Year Party

Wrap up your 2016 with the Perth Gaymers, one of Perth’s most active social groups. Whether you prefer your games video, board, card or otherwise - the Perth Gaymers play it all.

Saturday December 17th from 6pm, for more head to facebook.com/groups/perthgaymers

3rd Wednesdays

A casual gathering of LGBTI friends and supporters for drinks, nibbles and meeting new people. Wednesday December 21st from 6pm – 8pm, Brisbane Hotel, Cnr Beaufort & Brisbane St, Perth

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

Friday January 6th, State Theatre Centre, 174 - 176 William St, Perth

YOUTH MUSIC The Courtyard Club

Perth Theatre Trust & RTRFM’s free live music series is kicking off its third season with Catlips, Lana, Our Man in Berlin, Phocal, PUCK, RAG N’ BONE & more Every Friday November 4th - December 23rd, State Theatre Centre Courtyard, Northbridge

Boyce Avenue

Boyce Avenue have also enjoyed massive touring success across the world. They were last in Australia in 2015 as part of the Nickelodeon Slimefest. This year they have been on the road with Australia’s own At Sunset and look forward to returning to our shores to enjoy the sun and meet their loyal fans.

Tuesday December 13th at 7:30pm, Astor Theatre, 659 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley

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

With a career now spanning over 50 years of performing, it’s one more time for Suzi as she returns in February 2017 for a national tour starting on the Gold Coast on February 3 and finishing in Darwin on March 4. “Well… what can I say… eh! Australia. You’re in my bones, you’re in my blood, I was born to entertain, I had to come back – I missed you too much,” Suzi said on the announcement of the tour. With 31 Australian tours under her belt, for this tour, Suzi will bring Andy Scott from The Sweet on guitar and vocals and Don Powell from SLADE on drums. They will perform as QSP for the opening act. The trio have recorded an album QSP which will be released in January. Suzi will have an eight-piece band, performing the hit programme for the second half of the show, in her leather jumpsuit of course. Suzi Quatro will be performing at Crown Theatre, Saturday February 11. Tickets available from SuziQuatro.com.au.

OUTinPerth

December 2016

events

THE HIT SHOW NS! RETUR

Y BACK BAR DEMAND POPUL

As the whirlwind year comes to a close, everyone is looking forward to a fresh start in 2017. With the plethora of parties to choose from around town, we wanted to be sure you saw in your new year right with a selection of the best parties in town. Be sure to squeeze all the party you can into those last few hours though, those resolutions kick off in the morning. Queens In The Stone Age Connections Nightclub Dance your way into 2017 with a prehistoric party at Connections. Sydney’s most popular club scene DJ’s, Dom de Sousa, currently resident DJ at ARQ Sydney, The Colombian Hotel, The Midnight Shift and Stonewall Hotel will be bringing in the New Year on the decks. Free stone age cocktails for the first 50 revellers and a mammoth midnight show with Fay Rocious, BarbieQ, Alexas Armstrong, Brooke Barlow and Mel Beadle.

êê êêPê LY PUT,

L” “SIM ATIONA S N E S IT’S TH PER OUT IN

ê LLY êêNê DERFU

” “WO CIRCUS D E T R O DIST OW N PERTH

Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge. Doors from 8pm.

Denim & Diamonds R&B Party The Court Hotel Three huge party zones will be cranking out the tunes and five bars pumping out the drinks at The Court this New Year’s Eve. The Overflow will be thumping all night with Danny Boi and Skooby playing your favourite RnB tracks before DJ Wasteland takes over the decks with the biggest hits of the year. Inside, Timbee and Leask are pulling out their gayest pop tracks so get your singing voices ready and your dancing shoes on. Grab your sexiest denim and bling it up head to The Court for NYE. The Court Hotel, 50 Beaufort St, Northbridge. Doors from 6pm.

New Year’s Eve Rottnest Island Looking to get out of the city? Spend New Year’s Eve on Rottnest Island. The hotspot will be teeming with free entertainment, live music and family friendly activities throughout the day. Characters will be roaming the island, and there will be a silent disco, face painters, juggling, fireworks and much more! Just a quick ride on one of Perth’s special event ferries will get you to all the fun.

ê HING êê êê ERYT FIES EV “DE W WE KNO UMAN H ABOUT TY” LI CAPABI STRALIAN ST THE WE

Festivities begin from 3:30pm. Ferries available from Fremantle and Hillarys Boat Harbour.

Origin Claremont Showgrounds Origin NYE began in 2006 for a New Year music festival held at Belvoir Amphitheatre. Now approaching its tenth year, Origin has consolidated itself as one of Perth’s biggest NYE events. Bring in the New Year with A$AP Rocky, Chance The Rapper, Die Antwoord, Pendulum, Ryan Hemsworth, Giraffage and more to be announced. Claremont Showgrounds, 8 Ashton Ave, Claremont. Doors from 1pm.

OUTinPerth

December 2016

NOMINEE

20 JAN – 19 FEB THE PLEASURE GARDEN BOOK NOW FRINGEWORLD.COM.AU

events

brunch

Sixteen Ounces

When Ibiza’s super club Space had its final party earlier this year Carl Cox delivered an epic ninehour long set. Never one to dwell on the past the legendary DJ is moving on to new things. In April of 2016, Carl Cox launched the first installment of his Pure event in Melbourne and Sydney. ‘Pure’ showcased players from the global Techno and House movements. Now Cox is expanding the brand and bring his party to Perth. The first announcement includes Carl Cox playing on the bill with Adam Beyer, Noir* and Eric Powell, with more to come. If you’ve never been to a Carl Cox party, your missing out he’s an amazing DJ and his enthusiasm is infectious. Tickets for the show at Metro City on Monday 24 April, 2017 go on sale on at 12pm on Tuesday December 13 from www.megatix.com.au

This slick café in Victoria Park is a great place to drop in for a quick breakfast, which they serve all the way until 3pm. They make great coffee and the counter is stocked with muffins and goodies. We sampled their poached eggs which were cooked to perfection. They also do a great range of cold pressed juices. Find them at 257 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park

lunch

Pleased to Meet You

This popular hangout in a great place for dinner but they’re also open for lunch too. We grabbed a couple burgers that were sensational. The staff here were super friendly and attentive. Make a lunch appointment at 38 Roe St, Northbridge

Bivouac Canteen and Bar This Northbridge eatery has had a lot of acclaim for their fabulous carnivorous dishes, but they also deliver some great vegetarian dishes too. We sampled some deep-fried potatoes and an open sandwich backed with mushrooms, fetta and smashed pumpkin. We didn’t go completely vego – the sticky ribs with pepper and pickled cabbage were also devoured. Grab a table at 198 William St, Northbridge.

Siena’s Famous Pizza or Pasta

fax. (08) 9444 1779 115 Oxford Street Leederville WA

$13

(08) 9444 8844 www.sienas.com.au CRU2371_MtLawley_OutinPerth_Ads_O.indd 1

21/03/2016 10:16 am

Try our new Parmigiana

$17

Find us on iTunes

OUTinPerth

December 2016

people

This month we asked three hair professionals about the salons they inhabit, what they love about working with hair, and their predications for what’ll be in fashion in 2017.

Kristian at Young Turks How long have you been in the hair business? I’ve been in the Barber game for about three and half years. What do you love most about your job? What I love the most is the ability to make someone feel good about themselves when they leave, I’m especially stoked when a young kid is stoked and begs their parent to bring them back again. What do you specialise in? A few things, the main one being fades and I also do a lot of mandala and lotus flower designs that are usually shaved into the back or sides of someone’s head. What’s ‘on trend’ at the moment? At the moment for men, the faded short back and sides, and a heavily choppy, textured top is very popular. As for styling its moved to the more matte finishes and casual styling as opposed to the last trend of the slick and wet look. How would you describe the salon you work in? It’s a very chilled and relaxed space. We wanted to create a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable, be it young old, male or female. Young Turks: Barbers of Distinction is at 618 Stirling Hwy, Mosman Park www.youngturksbarbers.com.au

Brooke at Musk How long have you been in the hair business? I’ve been in the industry for eleven and half years. What do you love most about your job? I love meeting new people, giving them a new style and making them feel fabulous. What do you specialise in? Personally I specialise in blonde hair but we can do anything! What’s ‘on trend’ at the moment? That’s a tough question! We get such a diverse range of clientele it’s a bit of everything really. How would you describe the salon you work in? We’re all professionals but it’s a very friendly and relaxed environment. We want to make sure everyone feels like they want to come back and see us again. Musk Hair and Body is 1/377 Newcastle Street, Northbridge www.muskhairandbody.com.au

Ron at Hair Boss How long have you been in the hair business? I’ve been in the industry for over 45 years. What do you love most about your job? I love creating all types of hair creations from very low maintenance styling up to those who are up for the hair challenge that says “I have evolved into a Creative Glamourzon”. I love the relationship between the client and my professional approach to hairdressing. What do you specialise in? I specialise in amazing cutting and beautiful blondes. The reality is that great colour comes at a cost. Home hair colouring is obvious, great salon colour is evident in the way it looks and shines. I’m a great stylist, Pivot Point trained, it’s all about the cit. What’s ‘on trend’ at the moment? Trends come and go, I forecast The Flickland soft layers this year. Caramel and LOatte dirty blondes, and bronze chocolate browns for those wanting the colour that shows of a great cut. How would you describe the salon you work in? Hair Boss is designed to be an open space, comfortable clean and relaxing. I love coming to work. We offer a full range of herbal teas and coffee. Hair Boss is at 5/202 Lake Street, Northbridge www.hairboss.com.au

OUTinPerth

December 2016

@ CONNECTIONS MY LITTLE SHOWPONY @ PRIDE PARADE

photos

OUTinPerth

December 2016

Festival season is once again upon us, and Falls Festival is offering some of the best international musical acts to tour Australia this summer. Nestled in the shady greens of Fremantle, Falls is one of the most comprehensive weekend parties in the country, fully equipped with food trucks & gourmet fare, pop-up bars, beer gardens, interactive arts, markets, yoga classes and even a set from our boy Joel Creasey! In the interest of optimising your Falls experience, we’ve picked out our must-see musical selections from the incredible line-up to recommend to our readers. The Avalanches These Aussie legends kept the world hanging with for almost two decades since their first release, hoping for a second offering from the electro wizards. This year, we were blessed with the release of Wildflower which managed to live up to both critical and personal expectations of the group. Even if you didn’t grow up with Frontier Psychiatrist worming in your ear almost every day, we’d recommend you see them in case they return to hibernation. AlunaGeorge One of the UK’s smoothest exports have been putting out music since 2009, and they are finally getting some hype outside of the motherland. The pair have put out incredible collaborations with Rustie, Disclosure, Baauer, Rae Sremmurd and plenty of their own bangers. With a diverse back catalogue and signature style, AlunaGeorge are certain to put on a show. Client Liaison These two boys ripped straight out of the ‘80s are two of the biggest characters on the Australian music scene. Having released their own clothing range this year, and preparing to launch a limousine venture, Client Liaison have forged their own brand and they’re doing it just right. Infused with the Aussie spirit, Client Liaison are making some of the most interesting music coming out of the country right now, so let’s show those Melbournians how we do it on the west coast. Childish Gambino Whether you know him as the goofball jock from Community, his smash hit new show Atlanta or his ever-evolving musical career - Donald Glover is triple threat to watch out for. Having just released his latest album Awaken My Love to critical acclaim and announcing he has been cast as a young Lando Calrissian in a yet to be released Han Solo Star Wars spin-off, you won’t want to miss your chance to see this superstar on the Fremantle stage. Falls Festival hits Fremantle on Saturday January 7th - Sunday January 8th. Tickets and the full lineup available from fallsfestival.com

T: 08 9427 8888 25 Money Street, Perth WA 6000

Dr. Patrick Briggs F.R.C.S Eng, F.R.C.S.I, F.R.C.S.I. PlaS. SuRg.

PlaStIC & CoSmEtIC SuRgEon

“By the time patients come to see me, they have been through enough emotional turmoil and it has been a long and challenging journey with many highs and lows. 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

Specialist in gender re-assignment surgery with over 20 years experience GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT PRocEDuRES: • MTF – Breast Implants • FTM – Breast Removal ADDITIoNAL SERVIcES: • Cosmetic Injections • Wrinkle Relaxers • Hair Removal (Medical Grade)

MEMBER OF: Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

P. 9381 9300 15 Railway Rd., Subiaco, WA 6008

www.cosmetic-plastic-surgery.com.au admin@drbriggs.com.au

OUTinPerth

December 2016

13a/28 Robinson Avenue Perth

$419,000 + GST

The Quiet of the Suburbs with Convenience of City Living This location offers the best of city livingconveniently located a short walk from the CBD and into Northbridge, yet away from the hustle and bustle on a quiet side street. First floor position with private ground floor entry. Undercover car bay plus storeroom. Solid timber floors. Reverse cycle air-conditioning. Secure building in addition to being on first floor for added peace of mind.

Mark Rayner

0416 208 888 Craig Boyanich

0433 926 283 ‘Local Knowledge’

rayner.com.au

feature

Jack Garber is a state councillor for Western Australian Council of State School Organisations (WACSSO). He is a lawyer, a father and a president of 2 parents and citizens groups in The South Swan district. Significantly; Jack lobbied for and secured endorsement of the Safe School Coalition from WACSSO when funding was made available to WA Schools. I met Jack at a Save Safe Schools planning meeting where we were notably the oldest people in the room. In a world where grumpy old white men seem intent on letting young LGBTI students fall through the cracks in our school system I have found a friend who confounds assumptions and is a passionate straight ally. Tell me about the first LGBTI person you met. My mum’s hairdresser was a bodybuilder and I was a skinny 13 year old who wanted to put on some muscle. My mum organised for me to go and spend the summer living with him and his partner. We were three men sharing a house and working out together. It was a great summer. I grew up around gay men and women. Considering how long ago that was you could say it was pretty extraordinary. For me this was my normal.

How did you become involved with WACSSO? I joined my children’s Parents and Citizens group when they started school. I ended up being president of the P&C of two schools in the district. Parents have a very important role to play in creating and developing the culture of a school. They can be a powerful force for good in the community. If you are a same sex couple with children or you have a child who is LGBTI then you owe it to your kids to be on the P&C. WACSSO supports such groups with advice and resources to grow healthy safe schools. You have a son who is gay. What was school like for him? It was a very good experience until he came out in year 11. He was part of a group of boys who were lucky enough to qualify for a special program where they learned to fly. It was a very tight knit group. All that fell apart when he came out. He wasn’t beaten up. He was frozen out of the group. These were boys he had spent all high school hanging out with. He couldn’t sit with the group. They refused to talk to him. And because of his previous status there were no other groups willing to let him in. It was disastrous for his schooling. He became anxious, depressed and there were attempts to end his life. Somehow we made it through and he is doing well now. I am very proud of him. Is that why you are so passionate about Safe Schools? Yes. The school leadership really didn’t have the resources or experience to deal with this kind of bullying. Safe schools provides professional development for teachers that would have helped them understand what was happening to my son and to the other boys in the group. Homophobic bullying affects not just the victims but every other boy in the school. The whole school is less safe. You lobbied for WACSSO to endorse Safe Schools. How hard was it to convince people to support the program? It was easy once people actually looked at the resources for themselves and stopped listening to the media beat up that put the ACL and people like George Christenson on the front page. Still it was a struggle. We succeeded with a narrow margin of support. How can parents advocate to have Safe Schools in their local School? First; they have to be involved in the school P&C. Unless you are involved you don’t have a voice. Second; you need to educate yourself about the program so you can counter the rhetoric of people like Peter Abetz who is currently running forums and spreading misinformation to parents in WA. Finally; we need to be persistent in our advocacy. Parents and citizens working together are powerful influencers. If you aren’t a parent but you are a past student you will be welcome to join your P&C group. Many people faced bullying at school. Your story is important. You can make it better for students at your old school by speaking up and supporting leadership to care for other students who are LGBTI in school. Charlie Perth

OUTinPerth

December 2016

people

Tiernan Brady led Ireland’s ‘Yes’ campaign for marriage equality. Now he’s here in Australia as the head of Australians for Equality (A4E), one of the leading organisations fighting for our marriage rights.

it, but because the saw that it mattered to someone that they loved and someone that they knew.”

Tiernan Brady’s been talking about the importance of recognising LGBTI relationships for a long time, and he’s heard every argument against marriage equality.

“What we did in Ireland, and what we want to do here, is to allow LGBTI people in particular to see that ‘you are the most persuasive person in the world that you live in.’ There is nothing that can be said on Q&A that will change hearts and minds as when you talk to your family, your friends, your neighbour, and your work colleagues.” Brady said.

His journey began a decade ago when he took over as the political director of a gay rights group in Ireland and ran a campaign to get civil partnerships for LGBTIQ+ people. While many think Ireland achieved marriage equality through the passionate debates held during their referendum in 2015, Brady said the real milestone came much earlier. “People always think about the last four weeks of a campaign, but really one of the moments we won it was civil partnerships.” Brady said. “Only four members of the parliament voted against it, and at that stage we’d won the principle. The principle was – lesbian and gay relationships need recognition, and once that principle is conceded – the rest is negotiation... I think that was the biggest milestone on the way to the referendum.” Getting people to recognise that LGBTIQ people were among their friends, colleagues and family was one of the Irish campaigns main strategies. “It was always this idea that you tell the truth and remind people that this is someone who lives in your reality. Someone who you work beside. Someone who is in your family. Someone who you sit beside at Christmas dinner. “When people realise that they stop thinking about the issue as a ‘what’ and start thinking about it as a ‘who’, then they become supporters of marriage equality. Once they realise that it’s about someone else.” Brady said. Encouraging allies to speak up was central to the Yes campaign’s success. “To have all those extra voices being heard, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends, work colleagues. Explaining why they wanted marriage equality, not because they got anything from

OUTinPerth

December 2016

Personal connections and individual stories are what Brady sees as being the lever to finally bring about marriage equality in Australia.

A new TV campaign that Australian For Equality have created alongside Australian Marriage Equality has been designed to help share some very personal stories. The video shows a diverse range of Australians coming together to paint a giant mural for marriage equality. “We’re very conscious that we want to get away from ‘the angry debate’ and get back to human stories. The new ad has all of these people from different walks of life across Australia painting the new logo on a wall. “Each one of those, they’re all real people, none of them are actors. Each one of them has a mini film that comes out about it. The first people to the wall are an Aboriginal couple, a lesbian couple. There’s a mother painting the wall because of her son, then there’s a young man called Ben Davidson who’s painting the wall because of his mothers. He wants them to be able to get married. There’s a granny, a Vietnamese granny who’s painting the wall for her grandson and there’s a Church of England vicar.” Brady said it’s important that marriage debate in Australia gets back to talking about people rather than process following the last few months of debate over the government’s plan for a plebiscite. “It became about process, and we were having arguments about plebiscites and parliamentary procedures and politics, and when we’re doing that were missing what it’s about. Which is your neighbour, your brother, your sister and your aunt.”

In a post plebiscite landscape Brady is confident that there are ways forward that will allow the government the opportunity to address marriage equality in the current term. “We have to find ways forward, there’s lots of potential ways forward it’s about finding the one that makes it happen. I think it would be an awful shame if we had to wait for the next election on something that we already have a majority in parliament in favour of.” “We have to work with politicians and say ‘How can we find a way through this?’” “I think one of the things LGBTIQ people can take great comfort in is that there was a time in this campaign when we were a minority talking about minority rights. It’s not that any more. The campaign is the voice of Australia.” Brady said. Listen to our full conversation with Tiernan Brady on the new episode of OUTinPerth’s podcast So Loquacious. You can find the podcast on our website at outinperth. com, or on SoundCloud and in the iTunes store. Graeme Watson

feature

Online Faux-sonas and the Places They Can Take You Faux-sona Definition: the adoption of a misleading digital persona, with the express intention to deceive. This virtual fib is a slithering lie designed to gain access to world’s previously off limits to one’s real world self or allow the user to live their own version of a blue ten foot tall smurf running through the jungles of Pandora. As much as the lines between genders continue to dissolve there is a fundamental truth that in the patriarchal society in which we live, understanding between genders and sexual orientation can get blurry. Whether it is to infiltrate a private Facebook group in the name of corporate espionage or to simply glimpse at a walled off world with no extradition treaties, a faux-sona can allow you to travel to places with a twist in the truth. As a gay man and intrepid reporter of all things digital in the queerverse I sought to gain a fuller understanding of what goes on “behind enemy lines” in the world of lesbian chat rooms.

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

Obviously the first hurdle in such a task is to adopt a convincing screen name so on a lazy Sunday afternoon a friend and I decided that ‘Honeypot4u’ would be an appropriate name to gain entry into the lesbian chat-sphere. As is often the case there are a few security questions one must ask before diving in and it is a worrying state of affairs when the secret password is the answer to the question, “How many wings does your tampon have?” Any gay man who has an army of over sharing female best friends knows all too well that no matter how many frequent flow miles he may rack up their not going to give you wings. So to the tune of R.Kelly’s I Believe I Can Fly, the pearly gates to the secret garden were opened. What happened from there is probably not that surprising. Once on the other side of the fence the grass was a little greener and the gardeners were wearing a little more flannel than strictly necessary but for all intents and purposes humans were interacting with each other much as they do in “real” life.

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

I didn’t even find a Lesbian Bunnings Buddy, the most the most informative information I could gather was about which flavored dental dams were the best for “dining out”. Peppermint seems to be a popular choice, maybe i’m old fashioned but I’m more of a strawberry fan myself. Lesson Learned? A faux-sona may have gained me entry into a conversation I was previously barred from but no matter what the forum, human behaviour remains the same and nothing will ever replace actual one on one interaction. Clinton Little

OUTinPerth

December 2016

people

David Walliams finds new friends Little Britain star David Walliams has a new sketch comedy show where each week he’s teamed up with a different guest performer, presumably because Matt Lucas was off filming Prior to reading Ah Well, Nobody’s Perfect the only exposure I had to Molly Meldrum in Doctor Who. The series features Joanna Lumley, Jack Whitehall, Miranda Richardson my life was in my early years on Saturday nights when the family gathered around the and other well-known British celebrities. David Walliams and Friend begins airing from T.V. to watch Hey Hey It’s Saturday, and Molly was a regular judge for the Red Faces Wednesday December 21st from 9:10pm. segment. I don’t remember him being especially entertaining as a kid of about eight or nine; Dickie Knee poking fun at Molly always made me laugh, though. NYE with Kylie If you have even the most remote interest in Molly Meldrum or seeing how the Australian Music industry developed in the early days of television and radio media pick up Ah well, nobody’s perfect. Hell, even if you don’t I’d still say check it out. Molly’s memoirs are interspaced with those of celebrities, colleagues, and friends. On all of whom he imparted lasting impressions even if that impression was of fainting and spilling his drink Sense 8 returns on them. I can’t help but wonder how I ever thought the man who once tried to jump a Netflix’s surprise hit Sense8 has revealed a release date for the series’ upcoming second fence and ended up hanging by his pants and crying in front of an EMI executive could be in anyway boring. season, as well as a Christmas special due later this year. Foxtel will air the one hour long special Kiss Me Once that was filmed during Kylie Minogue’s most recent tour. The doco captures Kylie’s tour as they visit Glasgow. Given that the concert was twice the length of this TV presentation, a lot must have been cut out. Tune in to Foxtel Arts on Saturday December 31st from 7:30pm.

The sci-fi drama created by the Wachowski sisters follows a number of LGBTI story arcs, Molly’s memoirs read like life was a horse that was on fire, and he was riding that flaming featuring closeted gay actor Lito Rodriguez and transgender hacker Nomi Marks among the stallion towards a chasm, but rather than turn away he kicked her harder until they were both barrelling at breakneck speed towards what was likely to be their heartbreaking but ensemble of characters. visually glorious demise. However, from what I have since learnt about his life, either The Christmas special will be released on December 23rd, while the second season will be Death didn’t want him or Chance favoured his plucky bravado and usually not only would available from May 5th 2017. he survive, but he’d do so by jumping that chasm in the most spectacular fashion one could on a horse. Delta Goodrem will be Olivia Newton John Singer Delta Goodrem will make a return to acting and will portray Olivia Newton John in Molly is credited as being “the single most important person in the Australian pop an upcoming miniseries. We hope Delta gets to record all of ONJ’s best songs and we can’t industry for 40 years”, and after reading his latest book, it isn’t hard to see why. It’s clear Molly wasn’t in it for the money; everything he did, he did because he loved the music, wait to see a recreation of Xanadu. the personalities and those he saw that had talent, he wanted to succeed, and he put his all into seeing that happen. Do yourself a favour and check out Ah Well Nobody’s Perfect. It provides a voyeuristic window into the creation of an Australian icon and the birth of the Pop scene. 4 / 5 Akubras. Aaron Angel

dANCER (M)

FENCER (PG)

MORGAN (MA)

BAD SANTA 2 (MA)

Being one of the 15 million people who marvelled at Sergei Polunin’s dancing prowess to Hozier’s Take Me to Church on Youtube, it was interesting to find out more about why the clip was the ballet virtuoso’s farewell performance. This documentary uses home video to track Ukrainian-born Polunin’s progress from the age of eight through to becoming the youngest principal dancer in London’s Royal Ballet. Polunin’s family tell how they split up to earn money to give him a better life and his friends talk about the emotional demons that made him walk away from the Royal Ballet. In between the snatches of balletic brilliance, Polunin speaks honestly about the physical and emotional toll his life of intense training has had and how he hoped he’d get injured so that he wouldn’t have to dance any more. This film gives an even greater appreciation to the closing clip as Polunin dances his soul away.

Estonia was occupied by Germany in World War II and young men were conscripted into the German Army. The Soviets occupied Estonia after the war and men who had served in the German Army were declared ‘enemies of the people’ and sent to hard labour camps. Endel Neils (MärtAvandi) is one of those young men and he flees from Stalin’s Secret Police in Leningrad to become an under-resourced sport teacher in a remote Estonian village. Once an elite fencer, he trains his students in the art of fencing and they insist on going to a competition in Leningrad. Hollywood films often feature underdogs overcoming odds through sporting prowess but this nuanced film, which is based on a true story, is incredible subtle as well as being incredibly memorable. This audience favourite at the Scandinavian Film Festival is beautifully shot, has many haunting layers and never hits the audience over the head.

Cross a human with a robot and you get imagined bioengineered beings that are popular in scifi films. Some are better than others and the bad ones have to be eliminated. With echoes of the 1982 classic Blade Runner, Ridley Scott’s son’s first directing attempt is this slow-burning sci-fi thriller. Morgan (Anya TaylorJoy) is chronologically a five year old droid that has the potential to be a psychopathic killer. Corporate trouble-shooter Lee Weathers (Kate Mara) is sent to investigate the droid, and possibly terminate it, after one of the staff at the remote facility housing Morgan was attacked. The increasingly human Morgan is quite enticing and staff at the facility who have invested eight years on the project are reluctant to terminate Morgan. Visually, the film is a treat and the acting is fantastic as well, even though the characters are somewhat stereotypical. The biggest let-down is the predictability of the plot. .

Following 2003’s Bad Santa, the alcoholic loser Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) and his diminutive partner in crime Marcus (Tony Cox) are again donning the Santa and elf outfits. With the help of Willie’s foul-mouthed mother Sunny (Kathy Bates who is only 7 years older than Thornton), they plan to rob a homeless charity in Chicago on Christmas Eve. While its predecessor’s humour was subversively entertaining, this film has nothing to redeem itself. Christina Hendricks tries to add a bit of sparkle and smatterings of Christmas music try to jolly the audience. Unfortunately the miniscule plot and overbearing crassness of the every piece of dialogue is fatiguing. I don’t mind crude, rude or even vulgar humour but I do mind degrading, insulting and repetitive banality. Obliterating any favourable memories Billy Bob Thornton’s Santa outing thirteen years ago, this is one film to leave off your Christmas list.

Directed by Steven Cantor

OUTinPerth

Directed by Klaus Härö

December 2016

Directed by Luke Scott

Directed by Mark Waters

Lezly Herbert

fun music

Kylie

2020

Ky Lube

Tunes

M U

Mb Mirror Ball

Gr Dating

Leather

Bikes

Trans

If you’re looking for a lean, muscular model physique, it might be time to ditch the heavy weights and excessive equipment and take up a calisthenics program. Forget ribbon twirling and rhythmic gymnastics, calisthenics is a hardcore workout that teaches you to defy gravity while sculpting out muscles you did not even know you had. Breaking down the word itself, Calisthenics translates to ‘beautiful strength’. It’s literally just you working with the bars and rings to create the ultimate combination of bodyweight strength and control. Calisthenics is easily one of the most humbling work outs you can do; there’s absolutely no room to cheat reps or get slack on your technique. You can only work at your own pace and aim to master your progression. When I walked into Movement Co in Osborne Park I was met with an array of bars, rings and rock-climbing walls; essentially I felt like I’d stepped into an adults playground. And that’s totally okay with me! Movement Co is a mixed movement space that offers classes in calisthenics, gymnastics, handstands, parkour, climbing, strength and more.

Androgyny

Cocktails

Buddy

Pride

Trade

Funny

Open

Marriage

Py Or

Fabulousness

Saves Lives

Poly

Intersex

Allies

Lesbian

Dykes

Asexual

Queer

Gay

Bears

Dd L

Cub

Dental Dam

Daddy

Make Up

Glitter

Condoms

Undetectable

Shut Up

Madonna

Drag Boss

Questioning

QOTC

Drag Queens

Home

Amyl

How do you define the queer community, LGBTIQQOPPAA+ is just too confusing, we need to rethink how we label queerness. How about a periodic table approach?

Nana

As I started the class, head coach Jason Ahipene explained that basic calisthenics begins with bodyweight exercises like push-ups, chin-ups and pull-ups. Once you’ve conquered those, you progress into the harder skills like muscle-ups, planche, levers and human flags. But believe me, those exercises are no way near as easy as Jason demonstrates. It takes months, even years to build up the strength to achieve a muscle-up or human flag, so don’t be discouraged when you don’t get something straight away. Calisthenics doesn’t discriminate between gender, both men and women can absolutely nail the progressions. If you’re looking for an incredibly rewarding challenge or something a little bit different, give calisthenics a go. But PSA: it’s addictive. Once you’ve mastered one progression you’ll be chomping at the bit to tackle the next one. And that’s the beauty of it, there’s no real end game but only endless opportunities to learn and better yourself. Take it up for a challenge; but go slow because your muscles will be sore! Beau Carruthers Beau is the owner and director of ONE Fitness Health Lifestyle in Subiaco.

OUTinPerth

December 2016

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

OUTinPerth

December 2016

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/ 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.

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 RAINBOW LABOR — New members welcome to join this GLBTIQ focused 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 Oscar Lim, Secretary, Rainbow Labor on 0404044461. Go to e: rainbowlabor. branch@walabor.org.au –www.groups.yahoo. com/group/rainbow_labor_wa/

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

feature music

t, & s, or e or o 7.

d n 1

g s e e or m m w. eat

ur e. e s ty e, g er g h, 4, 0)

S e, s n d e I/ p & g s 0,

e k

e y d n 5

e P. e ur g s n a n w r. o.

The Japanese House – Good Side In the way the subtle guitars, electronic beats and forthright vocals mix together is fresh and catchy Jorja Smith – Imperfect Circle impeccable RnB from a singer who has an amazing voice Cabbage – These Boots Are Made For Walking because you need a punk rock version of this song Eat Fast – Public Display of Affection it’s a big loud throbbing slab of a tune Etta Bond and Chris Loco – All of My Love spacious, chilled out, and smooth Kadhja Bonet – Honeycomb luscious and rich psychedelic soul Girls Like Kai featuring Kodi Shane, Mystic Davis and Denyque – Body on You we have no idea what they are rapping about The Cinematic Orchestra featuring Moses Sumney – To Believe back after a 5 year hiatus, this is a stunningly beautiful song Nadia Rose – Skwod as in ‘hanging with my skwod’- use it in a sentence Ricky Eat Acid – Fucking to Songs on Radios it’s like it’s been put through blender and melted slightly Charles J – Do You Want this rework of an ABBA classic will either get you on the dance floor or drive you crazy with its cut n paste vocals

Alicia Keys Here Here is Alicia Keys highly anticipated sixth album and it’s a honeypot for the ears. Colliding the sounds, tastes and people of New York City with a spiritual cornucopia of the RnB, hip-hop and soul movements and its intrinsic link to the civil rights movement and #blacklivesmatter. Like an old time, LP Keys paints an overarching story documenting the many stories of the lives of African-Americans, their politics, selfworth and spiritual alignment through the genius and poetry of these smooth and unflinching words handed down by centuries of black lives. Kyle Kash

Psychemagik Ritual Chants The crate digging wonders have put together a 3 CD compilation of long lost gems which is available as single albums or a 40 track compilation. Things start off slowly with a collection of psychedelic slow disco jams that scream “‘70s porn soundtrack”, the second disc picks up with funky jams like Lipstick (Shout) from J.M Black and Minako Yoshida ‘s Black Moon. The final disco is all about the dance floor with stellar cuts like Shapiro’s electro hip hop Dance Drome and Will to Power’s acid house tinged Say It’s Going to Rain.The epic journey closes with a Swedish version of America’s Horse With No Name. Graeme Watson

sonder : the realisation that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own

family law wills & probate inheritance disputes debt recovery personal injury elder abuse Sonder Legal 2/62 Fitzgerald Street, Northbridge (08) 6558 1718 / 0449 886 499

Sonder Legal is proud to provide safe spaces for our LGBTI community

PERTH THEATRE TRUST and RTRFM PRESENT

Heiðrik Funeral Hailing from the Faroe Islands, Heiðrik now lives in Iceland and this album of romantic folk tunes is quite divine. One of the highlights is the stunning Red Hair which features a swirling orchestral arrangement, plucked guitar and a delicious vocal. Short and precise most of the tracks clock in at just two to three minutes each and each is filled with drama. The heart breaking Boy is a ballad about the death of a child, while other tunes explore what it was like growing up gay in a remote community. Comparisons to other singers like Amohni and Jeff Buckley are spot on. Graeme Watson

Prinze George Illiterate Syth Pop The lead single Wait Up is a massive soaring cinematic epic and sets high expectations for the rest of the album. The Brooklyn based trio don’t disappoint though with this album of dreamy retro pop. Featuring sweet vocals from Naomi Almquist, this is band you’ll love if you dig Cocteau Twins, M83, Chvurches or Broods. The pace never gets above a mid-tempo but the bands utilizes a range of intriguing electronic sounds and beats. The Water Main recalls some classic ‘80s electronica, This Time builds into a dance inspiring experience, while closing track Light Burs Out is the perfect album close. Graeme Watson

FRIDAYS AT THE STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA COURTYARD

DECEMBER 2 ROCK, RATTLE & ROLL PRESENTS

RUSTY PINTO and BAND

DJ DAVID REDDING and RAZOR JACK DECEMBER 9 SIAMESE DREAM PRESENTS

THE ROSEMARY BEADS DJ JAMES HALL and SHANNON JENKINS

DECEMBER 16 DRASTIC ON PLASTIC PRESENTS

LUCY PEACH

DRASTIC ON PLASTIC DJs DECEMBER 23 SOULSIDES PRESENTS

RANDA and the SOUL KINGDOM DJ FOXMAN and BIG EAR CHAD FREE LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

NOVEMBER 4 to DECEMBER 23

FRIDAYS FROM 4.30pm • RTRFM DJs RTRFM’S DRIVETIME LIVE FROM 5pm LICENSED BAR • FOOD AND DRINK • BAR OPEN LATE

/PERTHTHEATRETRUST /RTRFM

@PERTHTHEATRETRUST @RTRFM

#COURTYARDCLUB

OUTinPerth

December 2016

We get what matters to you

Same Sex Family Law

Adoption

Binding Financial Agreements

De Facto Relationships

Property Settlements

Surrogacy

Violence Restraining Orders

Contact/Custody

Address: 1/100 Terrace Road EAST PERTH WA 6004 W: kavlaw.com.au

T: (08) 9218 8422 E: reception@kavlaw.com.au