InsideOut’s 2013 Sydney Mardi Gras Kiki

InsideOut, Australia’s LGBTI program on Foxtel’s Aurora Community TV channel was one of the only TV programs to capture and broadcast all the colour, politics and spectacle of this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras.  Hosted by model/dancer Adam Pedicini and Ameila Ryan and recorded from the Oaks Hyde Park Plaza Hotel overlooking Oxford Street on Saturday March 2nd, [...]

• InsideOut’s 2013 Sydney Mardi Gras Kiki

  InsideOut, Australia’s LGBTI program on Foxtel’s Aurora Community TV channel was one of the only TV programs to capture and broadcast all the colour, politics and spectacle of this year’s Sydney Mardi Gras.  Hosted by model/dancer Adam Pedicini and Ameila Ryan and recorded from the Oaks Hyde Park Plaza Hotel overlooking Oxford Street on Saturday March 2nd, [...]

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• Thick n’ Juicy’s cheeky promo

  Thick ‘n’ Juicy is the brand new party that is going to rock Melbourne over it’s Labour Day long weekend. One of Australia’s newest and hottest DJ talents, Kam Shafaati is amongst the team who are creating the event, and if this sexy promo video is anything to go by, it’s going to be sexy [...]

  

• 2013 Melbourne Queer Film Festival Program Launch

  Cameras were out in force at Crown Metropol for the program launch of the 23rd Melbourne Queer Film Festival, where they shared an insiders look at 169 films and events on offer in this years coming diverse and entertaining program. The 23rd Melbourne Queer Film Festival is on from the 14th March to 23rd March 2013. View the [...]

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• Where The Bears Are – Season 1

  For your viewing pleasure Star Observer brings you the entire first series of bear web series, ‘Where The Bears Are’ . From the creative team of Rick Copp (The Brady Bunch Movie) Joe Dietl (The Thin Pink Line) and Ben Zook (Jack and Jill) comes “Where the Bears Are,” a comedy mystery web series that [...]

  

• Ultimate Sydney Mardi Gras 2013 collection

  From it’s iconic side events like Harbour Party  and Laneway to the massive after party it’s renowned for, Sydney Mardi Gras brings you a stellar line up of Australian and international talent each year to entertain you and work out those dancing feet. This year, to celebrate, Star Observer has put together the ultimate collection [...]

  

• Gay4Pay: Actors who have played ‘gay’

  PRESS PLAY: An insightful and revealing short documentary by Sydney based filmmaker Craig Boreham, commissioned by Queer Screen, Gay4Pay shares the experiences of actors who have played gay.  Featuring: Eka Darville(Spartacus: Blood and Sand (US)), James Mason (Chris Pappas in Neighbours (AUS)), Javier Calvo (Física o Química (SPAIN)), Miles Szanto(La Notte Finale (AUS)) and Tony Poli(La Notte Finale (AUS)).  Director [...]

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• ENDING HIV

  Ending HIV – It’s possible, but only if we work together. By testing more, treating early and continuing to stay safe, we can reduce HIV transmissions amongst gay men in NSW by up to 80% by 2020. Visit http://www.endinghiv.org.au to find out more and join the revolution.

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• 2013 Melbourne Queer Film Festival Trailer

  ‘Always forward, never straight’ the 23rd Melbourne Queer Film Festival takes place from 14-24 March 2013 and they’ve just released their super cool and fun festival trailer. Check it out below: Produced by Sweet Creative Music by Gif

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• Torch Song Trilogy

  Torch Song Trilogy by Harvey Fierstein, Directed by Stephen Colyer. A Gaiety Theatre Production at Darlinghurst Theatre 1 Feb – 3 March, 2013. http://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/torch-song-trilogy.html

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• Le Male @ Love Machine

  Get ready Melbourne!! Le Male is a Melbourne based spectacular inspired by the cabaret houses of the world. Think of it as a classy French dessert that slides down your throat and warms you in all the right places. With two breathtaking shows and Uplifting house tunes brought to you by Mike Evans & James [...]

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• (16) The Horizon : Season 2 – Ep 8

  It’s time to deal with the fallout, and Wilma does it her way. Brought to you by ACON and Glyde – the Sexual Health Company. Thanks for watching and look after yourself, your loved ones and ones you’ve just met. Ave Maria available on iTunes soon!

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• SSION “My Love Grows In The Dark”

  from the album “BENT” 2012

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• KOORTWAH – The Wilderness

  Meet KOORTWAH better known as talented New York singer / songwriter / all round hottie, Jake Courtois. Smoldering looks combine with vivid visuals, electronica and raw poetic lyrics in this talented man’s latest video release ‘Wilderness’. MORE INFO: http://facebook.com/KOORTWAH

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• (15) The Horizon : Season 2 – Ep 7

  The shit hits the fan as the skeletons come out of the closet in this episode of the Horizon. Brought to you by ACON & Glyde – The Sexual Health Company.

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• OSCEFA Hats Off! Sydney 2013 LAUNCH – Mike Snell

  Mike Snell winner of Channel 10′s I WILL SURVIVE and Sydney’s favourite UPS Guy, launches Oz Showbiz Cares / Equity Fights Aids annual benefit concert HATS OFF! 2013. Monday 11th February 2013. York Theatre, Seymour Centre. Bookings: www.seymourcentre.com or 9351 7940

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• EMPIRE @ Spiegelworld

  Gravity defying. Sanity defying. So close, you can almost touch them! Spiegelworld presents the all-new truly spectacular show, EMPIRE, playing at the Entertainment Quarter Sydney this January, direct from its world-premiere season in New York City! Get your tickets from Ticketek: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=EMPIRE13

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• (14) The Horizon : Season 2 : Ep 6

  It’s the first episode of the Horizon for 2013! Wilma sees her mother for the first time in 12 years and AJ continues on his downward spiral, despite his best intentions. Brought to you by Glyde Health and ACON. Use condoms every time, guys!

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• T Dance

  Sun 13 Jan 2013: Melbourne’s Midsumma bursts into it’s 2013 season of arts, culture and fabulousness with Midsumma Carnival (11am – 6pm) followed by it’s massive outdoor queer dance extravaganza, T-Dance (5pm – 10pm), featuring RUBY ROSE // PAULINI // WAYNE G // LUCIANA // M.A.F.I.A. // DJ MIKE EVANS // DJ L’IL MISS K and National DJ search winner [...]

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• The Gold Party

  After Midsumma Carnival has paraded its last rainbow, strut over to Transport Hotel where Midsumma Festival, Grouse and Danceteria present… THE GOLD PARTY! Sun 13 Jan 2013, 5pm – late, $25. Featuring: STEREOGAMOUS (PAUL MAC & JONNY SEYMOUR) * CLAIRY BROWNE (DJ SET) * ROMY (LIVE) * MZ RIZK * SVETA * ROCCO D’AMORE * WHISKEY HOUSTON * [...]

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• Samantha Jade – What You’ve Done To Me (Official Video)

  ‘What You’ve Done To Me’ is the hot single from Samantha Jade, winner of X-Factor Australia 2012.  Check out her hot new video for the track. ‘What You’ve Done To Me’ is available from iTunes: http://bit.ly/TgkVMZ  www.samanthajadeofficial.com

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• (13) The Horizon : Season 2 – Episode 5

  Wilma’s slumber party wake continues but nobody has any intention of sleeping and AJ and Micky are both acting strangely… Brought to you by ACON and Glyde Health. Know the risk, guys!

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• 2013 Mardi Gras Film Festival Teaser Trailer

  2013 Mardi Gras Film Festival, celebrating 20 years of Queer Screen

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• Stereolove feat. Tina Cross – I Wish That

  I Wish That featuring the vocals of Tina Cross, is the super hot third single from Stereolove aka DJ James Fraser from his forthcoming album Enjoy This Trip due early 2013. The incredible animated video was produced by Oh Yeah Wow. Concept & direction: Jayden Dowler, Animation: Andrew Bowler, Keith Crawford & Jayden Dowler. Producer: Darcy Prendergast. [...]

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• (12) The Horizon : Season 2 – Episode 4

  It’s the slumber party wake for Wilma’s dad and she’ll flirt if she wants to! But fun and games lead to unexpected results… Brought to you by ACON and Glyde Health. If it’s not on, it’s not on, guys!

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• Talk about Marriage Equality this Christmas

  Australian Marriage Equality has released this video featuring high-profile supporters of reform explaining why it is important to start one-to-one conversations about equality this Christmas. Social media covers and e-cards are available with the same theme. The campaign includes messages from Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Professor Kerryn Phelps, Carl Katter, Alex Greenwich [...]

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• She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) – David Guetta ft. Sia

  Hit maker David Guetta once again teams up with queer artist Sia to create both an incredible song and a mesmerizing video about a hunted werewolf. ‘She Wolf’ is from the album ‘Nothing But The Beat’ Ultimate – Download it on on iTunes.

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• Welcome to Season 2013 – Presented by Sydney Mardi Gras

  Welcome to the 2013 season of Sydney Mardi Gras! Marking our 35th anniversary year we will be celebrating under the theme of “Generations of Love”. 08 February – 03 March 2013. For all event information, including how to purchase tickets, please visit www.mardigras.org.au Music: “Torches” by Zoe Badwi, available now on iTunes distributed through Neon [...]

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• Art Series Hotel ‘Overstay Checkout’ TVC

  Once you check in, you’ll never want to leave. Check out the hilarious ‘Overstay Guy’ campaign for our sponsor, the Art Series Hotels group.

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• No To Homophobia – TV Ads

  An Australian-first, the No To Homphobia public campaign will combine TV ads, social media, online support resources and moving personal stories from people who have experienced harassment to challenge every single member of the community to say no to homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. These two television ads are set to be broadcast nationally over the [...]

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• ALSO Foundation, Safe sex commercial

  A new commercial for ALSO Foundation, produced by Walter Collins. It promotes a sexual health message along with a harmonious community and uplifting message. Airs nationally from June 2011 onwards ©Brand Strategy Television www.brandstrategytv.com.au

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• ‘Trouble’ – Willam Belli

  She’s shocking, controversial, hilarious and a ‘he’. And he’s on his way to Australia during Mardi Gras 2013. International dragstar Willam Belli proves he can make kick arse awesome music too with this hot single from his upcoming album. The ‘Trouble’ video is directed by none other than Chi Chi Larue. Album available NOW at www.willambelli.com/shop [...]

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• YEAH at Groovin The Moo 2011

  YEAH (Youth Empowerment Against HIV / AIDS) traveled the country with Groovin The Moo 2011 music festival inspiring young people all around the country to think, talk and act about sexual health. YEAH’s Red Squad and the Giant Condom Castle visited Bendigo, Townsville, Maitland, Canberra and Bunbury with friends like Datarock, Birds of Toyko and [...]

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• (11) The Horizon : Season 2 – Ep 3

  Wilma decides to cut AJ some slack and then gets some shocking family news. Jake gets a surprise visit from 2 old friends friends from back home — who don’t know he’s gay.

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• The Story of Ji Wallace and PCYC

  Watch where it all began for our athlete, our champion, our friend – Ji Wallace.

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• MIDSUMMA 2013 : Here Lies Henry

  Daniel MacIvor’s HERE LIES HENRY. Presented by TurnAround Productions and Theatre Works at Midsumma Festival 2013. Directed by Jason Langley and performed by Matthew Hyde. Jan 22-27, 2013 at Theatre Works 41 Ackland St, St.Kilda, Melbourne.

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• Thanksgiving GLEE – “Let’s Have A Kiki”/”Turkey Lurkey Time”

  SNEAK PEEK! GLEE’s Thanksgiving episode which mashes Scissor Sisters hit ‘Let’s Have A Kiki’ with ‘Turkey Lurkey Time’ is the campest thing since Christmas!

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• (10) The Horizon : Season 2 – Episode 2

  It’s 2nd episode of a brand new season of the Horizon, Wilma puts off calling her dad back while Jake hangs out with AJ and finds things don’t exactly go according to plan… Star Observer is proud to exclusively premiere a brand new episode of the Horizon EVERY THURSDAY.

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• will.i.am – Scream & Shout ft. Britney Spears

  Music video by will.i.am performing Scream & Shout. © 2012 Interscope

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• Kazaky – Last Night

  Fierce all male Ukrainian group, Kazaky are back with a hot and sexy track ”Last Night”. And the video is ‘off the hook’ eye candy that we know you’re gonna love. Director: YevgeniyTimokhin. Director of Photography: Helen Markova. Scene designer: Andrey Zlobin. Stylist: Anna Osmekhina. Post-production: TiltVFX

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• BCNÜ Branded utiliTEES

  Our new range of BRANDED utiliTEES® have arrive. Available online now at WWW.BCNUCLOTHING.COM

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• RIP and ROLL : Queensland’s LGBT community speaks out

  Queensland’s LGBT community speaks out about funding cuts to Healthy Communities (QAHC) and the hunt for rip&roll models. This is from phase three of the campaign, which gained attention in 2011 when posters of Michael James hugging his partner were removed from Brisbane bus shelters.

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• RIP and ROLL : Why I took part in rip&roll, the models speak

  rip&roll models tell us why they took part in the condom reinforcement campaign for Healthy Communities (QAHC). This is from phase three of the campaign, which gained attention in 2011 when posters of Michael James hugging his partner were removed from Brisbane bus shelters.

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• RIP and ROLL : Behind the scenes of the sexy models shoot

  Look behind the scenes at the sexy model shoot for the rip&roll campaign for Healthy Communities (QAHC) that reinforces condom use. This is from phase three of the campaign, which gained attention in 2011 when posters of Michael James hugging his partner were removed from Brisbane bus shelters.

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• RIP and ROLL : What is the RIP and ROLL campaign?

  Models pose for photographer Skeet Booth at Teneriffe, Queensland, as part of the rip&roll condom reinforcement campaign for Healthy Communities (QAHC). This is from phase three of the campaign, which gained attention in 2011 when posters of Michael James hugging his partner were removed from Brisbane bus shelters.

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• Minus 18 TV : Bisexuality

  We talked to some bisexual teens to help tackle some of the questions and stigma surrounding bisexuality.

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• Minus18 TV : This is Where We Belong

  Minus18 is Australia’s largest youth led organisation for gay and lesbian teenagers. With more than 70,000 teens online each year, this is really the place we belong. www.minus18.org.au Initial Concept: Micah Scott Director: Marco Fink Editing: Marco Fink Camera Operators: Amelia Trickey Argo Theoharis Camden Tilley David Butler Marco Fink Micah Scott Actors: Amelia Trickey [...]

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• Minus 18 TV : Stand Out – Against Homophobia in Schools Australia

  Stand Out is the work of Australian students who are making a change in their schools, with their info on what you can do to challenge homophobia in yours. Created by Minus18 and Safe Schools Coalition Victoria. You can view the campaign at www.minus18.org.au/standout Directed by Micah Scott

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• MINUS 18 TV : Gay friends

  Everyone talks about coming out to your straight friends – but what’s it like for your straight friends when you come out to them? James and MinusTV head out around Melbourne to find out.

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• (9) The Horizon : Season 2 – Episode 1

  It’s 2 months since Jake and AJ broke up. Jake goes on a date while AJ tries to fill the void the only way he knows how – but both are having trouble moving on. Meanwhile, Wilma receives a surprise phone call. This ep is brought to you by ACON & Glyde Health Always have [...]

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• I’m Just Me (Official Music Video) – Diamond Rings

  Meet Diamond Rings. He looks twinktastic but sounds like David Bowie. With fashion that is totally off the hook, this queer singer / songwriter is taking the world by storm one track at a time. In this video director Jared Raab creates a world of smoke, mirrors, and intense lasers for Diamond Rings’ first single [...]

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• Wynter Gordon – Stimela (Official Video)

  (C) The Flying Unicorn LLC 2012 Download The New EP – wyniemusic.com

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• Florence + The Machine – Spectrum

  Spectrum EP is OUT NOW (iTunes): http://bit.ly/FATMSpeciT Ltd Vinyl: http://bit.ly/FATMSpecFT Album “Ceremonials” out now: iTunes UK http://bit.ly/FLCRit CD http://bit.ly/FloDlxCD Amazon (UK) http://amzn.to/Flo2Dlx iTunes US http://bit.ly/Flo-iTunes-US Directed by David LaChapelle & John Byrne http://www.florenceandthemachine.net http://www.flotique.com http://www.facebook.com/florenceandthemachine http://www.twitter.com/flo_tweet Music video by Florence + The Machine performing Spectrum. (C) 2012 Universal Island Records, a division of Universal Music [...]

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• Calvin Harris – Sweet Nothing ft. Florence Welch

  UK Out now – http://smarturl.it/SweetNothing From the Album http://smarturl.it//ch18months Outside the UK Single and album info outside UK coming soon. Visit http://www.calvinharris.co.uk/ for news and updates Music video by Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch performing Sweet Nothing. (C) 2012 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

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• Lana Del Rey – Ride

  Pre-order The Paradise Edition – http://smarturl.it/ParadiseiTunes Pre-order the Deluxe Box – http://smarturl.it/ParadiseD2C Born To Die – The Paradise Edition – Out November 12th (UK) / November 13th (US) Double album including Video Games, Born To Die, Blue Jeans & National Anthem. Plus eight brand new songs including Blue Velvet and the new single Ride. Pre-order [...]

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• (8) THE HORIZON: Season 1 Finale

  In the final episode of season 1- Jake makes a big decision. This web series is a good example of branded Content, sponsored by ACON and Manhunt and produced by Tim Duggan’s (Fagtag, DTPM, Disgraceland) popular website www.samesame.com.au and was launched at a popular Oxford Street nightclub by Australian Idol’s Courtney Act in October of [...]

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• (7) THE HORIZON: Season 1 – “E Colored Glasses”

  In this episode Jake deals with his and AJ’s breakup with a bit of old fashioned gay debauchery. This web series is a good example of branded Content, sponsored by ACON and Manhunt and produced by Tim Duggan’s (Fagtag, DTPM, Disgraceland) popular website www.samesame.com.au and was launched at a popular Oxford Street nightclub by Australian [...]

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• (6) THE HORIZON: Season 1 – “Tortured Souls”

  In this episode, AJ loses it over the Jake situation and resolves to give up his promiscuous ways. This web series is a good example of branded Content, sponsored by ACON and Manhunt and produced by Tim Duggan’s (Fagtag, DTPM, Disgraceland) popular website www.samesame.com.au and was launched at a popular Oxford Street nightclub by Australian [...]

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• (5) THE HORIZON: Season 1 – “Flying High”

  In this episode, Jake finds solace at the local gay club with Wilma Bumhurt, the drag queen he met in episode one. Pulling out a bag of ‘magic beans’ Wilma soon has Jake dancing up a storm and having the time of his life, until AJ makes a shock appearance on the dance floor! This [...]

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• (4) THE HORIZON: Season 1 – ”Fuck You”

  In this episode, Chris reveals his softer side, while AJ’s cheating ways come to light. This web series is a good example of branded Content, sponsored by ACON and Manhunt and produced by Tim Duggan’s (Fagtag, DTPM, Disgraceland) popular website www.samesame.com.au and was launched at a popular Oxford Street nightclub by Australian Idol’s Courtney Act [...]

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• (3) THE HORIZON: Season 1 – “Trust Me”

  Episode Three- Trust Me. Jake is warned that AJ is not to be trusted! This web series is a good example of branded Content, sponsored by ACON and Manhunt and produced by Tim Duggan’s (Fagtag, DTPM, Disgraceland) popular website www.samesame.com.au and was launched at a popular Oxford Street nightclub by Australian Idol’s Courtney Act in [...]

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• (2) THE HORIZON: Season 1 – “To Fuck or Not To Fuck”

  AJ takes Jake home to consumate their relationship however the realities of gay sex and an angry, sexy, housemate turns the night into a bit of a fizzer…

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• (1) THE HORIZON: Season 1 – “ARRIVAL”

  In the first ever Gay Soap Opera set in Sydney Australia, Jake from Bega comes to Sydney to meet AJ at The Colombian Hotel on Oxford Street, Sydney. There, he meets Wilma Bumhurt, a jaded drag queen who takes a liking to him.

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