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All over, Red Rover!
The queer festive season has already commenced but now it’s almost over. Has the new format worked? Let’s start at the beginning with Fair Day. The day was stinking hot and my ... Read more
Thu March 11th, 2010 - 2 Comments
Sun shines on Fair Day
Thousands of community members, their families, supporters and pooches flocked to Victoria Park for a Fair Day of fun on Sunday. New Mardi Gras CEO Michael Rolik said the organisation was ... Read more
Wed February 24th, 2010 - 1 Comment
Be prepared
It’s not Mardi Gras till you see a bra-line burnt into a drag queen from Fair Day, as many fully grown men progress through the festival with lovely sundress marks ... Read more
Tue February 23rd, 2010 - No Comments
Fair Day pics online
Enjoy Fair Day yesterday? Get your photo taken at the Sydney Star Observer stall? We've got more than a dozen galleries of pics uploading to our scene pages from yesterday - ... Read more
Mon February 22nd, 2010 - 1 Comment
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Fun at the fair
It’s an iconic event that brings all aspects of the community together. Fair Day will launch the Mardi Gras season on February 21. “It’s our biggest community event in that it ... Read more
Sun February 7th, 2010 - No Comments
Volunteers needed
The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) are looking for volunteers to help out at various events over the Mardi Gras season. The community group will hold a number of ... Read more
Sat January 30th, 2010 - No Comments
Promotional staff needed
ACON’s alcohol and other drugs project is looking for performers to wear giant foam heads at major events next month. The performers will attend popular GLBT events including the Mardi Gras ... Read more
Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments
Team Sydney gets prepared
The annual Team Sydney Mardi Gras Sports Festival is expected to increase in size next year with 16 scheduled events. The organisation has also been busy organising the sports village ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
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
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
Amnesty goes to town with Mardi Gras theme
Nations United -” from Amnesty International's perspective, a more apt and appropriate theme could not have been chosen. Amid the fun and glamour of embracing a theme like Nations United -” ... Read more
Wed March 4th, 2009 - No Comments
Happy snappers do it in sporting style
Buff boys, glamorous girls and cheeky bottoms all featured in the final line-up of winners at the inaugural Team Sydney sports photography competition, launched at this year's Fair Day. Six winners ... Read more
Wed February 25th, 2009 - No Comments
Ruby in seventh heaven
DJ Ruby will launch his seventh CD at Fair Day this Sunday. Ruby Trance Volume 7 will mark the first time the dance music collection has been issued on two CDs. The ... Read more
Fri February 13th, 2009 - No Comments
Ready to make a splash
Rugby league legend Ian Roberts will be among a handful of people ready to get wet in the name of sport at this Sunday's Fair Day. Roberts will take part in ... Read more
Thu February 12th, 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
The Lobby needs you
In three weeks' time, the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby will march down Oxford St to celebrate past achievements, but most importantly to show the wider Australian community what remains ... Read more
Wed February 11th, 2009 - No Comments
A gay Justin Timberlake
He's a Kiwi with a killer voice and hopes to break into the Australian market with his stage persona Dion. The openly gay entertainer will perform his version of Paul ... Read more
Wed February 11th, 2009 - No Comments
Aurora adds spice to Sports Village
There will be plenty of ra-ra and pizzazz at this Sunday's Fair Day Sports Village thanks to the award-winning Phoenix All-Stars cheerleaders. The All-Stars are set to perform as the guests ... Read more
Wed February 11th, 2009 - No Comments
Fair deal for Fair Day-goers
There will be plenty of ra-ra and pizzazz at this Sunday's Fair Day Sports Village thanks to the award-winning Phoenix All-Stars cheerleaders. The All-Stars are set to perform as the guests ... Read more
Wed February 11th, 2009 - No Comments
Help ACON at Fair Day
People attending this weekend's Fair Day are being encouraged to help ACON build the health and wellbeing of our community by taking part in an important bi-annual survey. The ... Read more
Tue February 10th, 2009 - No Comments
Dawson at Fair Day
Australia's Next Top Model judge Charlotte Dawson will make an appearance at Fair Day this weekend. The TV personality will host one of Fair Day's most popular contests, judging the most ... Read more
Tue February 10th, 2009 - No Comments
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
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