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Mardi Gras gets new board
New Mardi Gras members voted for experience over fresh blood last night, with all eight new board members having previously served on the organisation's executive. Joshua Keech, Tony Knight, Kirk Muddle, ... Read more
Thu August 20th, 2009 - 19 Comments
Imrie’s AGM no-show
For the first time in Mardi Gras history the company chair will not deliver his own report and will not be present at the organisation's annual general meeting. Documents obtained through ... Read more
Tue August 11th, 2009 - 29 Comments
Imrie bows out before vote
Just over a year after taking on the role of New Mardi Gras chair, David Imrie announced he would not seek re-election at the August 9 AGM. He said he was ... Read more
Tue July 28th, 2009 - 2 Comments
Imrie won’t restand
New Mardi Gras chair David Imrie has stood down and will not seek re-election at the AGM in August. The decision comes eight weeks after Imrie and New Mardi Gras faced ... Read more
Thu July 23rd, 2009 - 31 Comments
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Sleaze line-up announced
New Mardi Gras has announced more details of its line-up for Sleaze Ball on October 3. Paul Goodyear, Greg Boladian, Mandy Rollins, Feisty and Sveta will join Scissor Sisters' tour DJ ... Read more
Tue July 21st, 2009 - No Comments
Sleaze line-up announced
New Mardi Gras has announced more details of its line-up for Sleaze Ball on October 3. Paul Goodyear, Greg Boladian, Mandy Rollins, Feisty and Sveta will join Scissor Sisters tour DJ ... Read more
Mon July 20th, 2009 - No Comments
Mardi Gras promises new party
New Mardi Gras wants member feedback on a new parade night party after being burnt by criticism it failed to consult widely enough on booking the parade and party over ... Read more
Tue May 26th, 2009 - 41 Comments
Mardi Gras to split parade and party
The Mardi Gras parade and official after-party will be held on different weekends in 2010. Next year's parade will be held on February 27, while the party will be held on ... Read more
Wed May 20th, 2009 - 117 Comments
David Hiscock takes one last spin on the dancefloor
A second memorial service will be held on Friday night at the Midnight Shift to commemorate the life and music of local DJ David Hiscock, who died on Saturday, aged ... Read more
Tue April 28th, 2009 - 4 Comments
Mardi Gras wants feedback
Mardi Gras has released a survey to gauge reactions to this year's festival and to seek feedback on ways to better direct future events. Jointly drafted by New Mardi Gras and ... Read more
Tue April 14th, 2009 - 2 Comments
Message to the world
The Mardi Gras parade was a sea of political celebration this year, showing the iconic Sydney event still had plenty to say even after 31 years. Organisers claimed 2009 was the ... Read more
Wed March 11th, 2009 - 24 Comments
Small crowd at Harbour 09
An enthusiastic crowd partied into the evening at Harbour Party on Sunday, despite a strong police presence. More than 2500 people attended the party on the edge of Sydney Harbour joined ... Read more
Tue March 3rd, 2009 - 1 Comment
A harbour tradition continues
It's been 13 years since the first Harbour Party graced our shoreline. Inspired by New York's Pier Party during Pride Week, original organiser Phillip Diment thought it was time to ... Read more
Wed February 25th, 2009 - 2 Comments
Party audtions this Saturday
New Mardi Gras is casting for hot boys and girls to look after partygoers' every need at this year's Harbour Party. In addition to Sam Sparro, an A-list DJ line-up, Midori ... Read more
Tue February 17th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Just add disco
Mardi Gras will add a magical new area to the burgeoning list of venues at this year's post-parade Party. Named La Discothèque for its unique blend of Euro-trash, original retro and ... Read more
Tue February 17th, 2009 - No Comments
Roll out the pink carpet
A record number of participants have registered to be part of the Parade on March 7 -“ over 300 more than last year's record. New Mardi Gras has announced the award ... Read more
Tue February 17th, 2009 - No Comments
A fair day for all
A gay-owned business excluded from Fair Day because of New Mardi Gras sponsorship restrictions has been invited back in a last minute reprieve. Out and About Travel had paid for full-page ... Read more
Wed February 11th, 2009 - 7 Comments
Fun at the fair
Organisers say they are expecting record crowds at Fair Day 2009, with the popular day in the park playing host to the official launch of the Mardi Gras season for ... Read more
Wed February 11th, 2009 - No Comments
No move west for Mardi Gras
New Mardi Gras Chair David Imrie has categorically denied media reports that the parade could be shifted to Homebush, saying that a move has never been on the agenda, though ... Read more
Wed February 4th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Fair Day to double as launch
Organisers say they are expecting record crowds at Fair Day 2009 with the popular day in the park playing host to the official launch of the Mardi ... Read more
Wed February 4th, 2009 - No Comments
Sam Sparro to play Harbour Party
New Mardi Gras (NMG) today announced the exciting addition of Sam Sparro to an already stellar line-up at Harbour '09. Sparro comes on board as the pop world's latest out gay ... Read more
Tue February 3rd, 2009 - 1 Comment
Need a shopping discount?
New Mardi Gras members will benefit from a major promotion by a group of Darlinghurst retailers. Soleil Tanning, Aussie Boys, Daly Male, Go Vita/NSW Body Building Supplies and Betty's ... Read more
Wed January 28th, 2009 - No Comments
Mardi Gras blossoms
Amid the panic of choosing a costume and finishing the floats this month, there's never been a better time to stop and smell the flowers, especially the ones in the ... Read more
Fri January 23rd, 2009 - 6 Comments
Mardi Gras to share Glamstand in 2009
The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation and New Mardi Gras have agreed to work together to operate the seated area known as Glamstand at next year's parade. The agreement was reached ... Read more
Wed December 10th, 2008 - 5 Comments
Final Glamstand decision coming
A decision on the future of Glamstand is expected to be announced in the coming days, following a final meeting between New Mardi Gras and the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation. BGF CEO ... Read more
Wed October 29th, 2008 - 6 Comments
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Tony, please think before speaking
You have to feel sorry for Tony Abbott. He has been criticised for speaking without thinking, in his comments on women’s virginity, and on homosexuality “challenging orthodox notions of the right order of things”. The ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
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Talk to us, Tony
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