Bassingthwaigte for Mardi Gras
So You Think You Can Dance host Natalie Bassingthwaigte and West End Star Alison Jier have been confirmed as live performers at this year’s Mardi Gras party.
New Mardi Gras today confirmed the pair would perform at this year’s party, to be held on March 7 following the 31st parade.
New Mardi Gras also announced the DJ line-up for the party which promises to be a mix of classic beats and edgy dance.
The Royal Hall of Industries (RHI) stays true to its roots as the home of anthems with DJs Kitty Glitter, Wayne G and Dan Murphy on the decks as well as the Grammy-nominated Freemasons, previously announced in December.
The Freemasons are back at Mardi Gras after setting the Party alight in 2007 with their trademark blend of samples and loops from classic dance and disco tracks with contemporary house and electronic sounds.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte will appear at Mardi Gras Party for the first time – debuting a Mardi Gras exclusive track from her solo album, 1000 Stars. The popular presenter of So You Think You Can Dance, former lead singer of the Rogue Traders and Gold Logie nominee from her days on Neighbours is sure to set the party alight.
Alison Jiear is the original voice behind one of the best-loved gay anthems of recent years, I Just Wanna Dance. Alison is originally from Queensland and is returning to Sydney to star in Jerry Springer: The Opera at Sydney Opera House in April.
The Hordern Pavilion will blend house and progressive house with spectacular visual effects. As well as headliner -“ and the man who opens Madonna’s world tour – Paul Oakenfold, partygoers will get to dance to Brent Nicholls, Alan Thompson and Mike Kelly.
Tribal will be the style in the Dome with Annabelle Gaspar, Ben Drayton, Rob Gilbert and Feisty DJing and the scenic drawn from the world’s tribal traditions.
After the success of last year’s live music in the Forum there will again be a mix of rock, electro and disco in this atmospheric venue. DJs Avra, Dan Random, Matt Vaughn, Stereogamous and Lauren Flax will star alongside live performances by Beau Monde, The Ones and Infusion. The audience can expect a big surprise act on the night as well.
For the first time the Coach Carpark is going to be fully integrated into the party and will serve up original retro sounds throughout the night courtesy of David Hiscock, Justin Scott and Jake Kilby as well as winners of the Mardi Gras DJ Spin -“ Off competition.
The Nations United theme will be reflected in scenic and shows across the multi-venue party, with key elements of the Parade again taking pride of place within the party footprint.
info: For full Party details visit www.mardigras.org.au. Party tickets can be purchased from Ticketek (www.ticketek.com.au, Ticketek outlets and on 13 2849).
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I read its between 1976 – 2001 but it seems everyone has a different view on the year brackets for any generation but I dont think its 1983 – 1994, thats to short for a generation gap
Correction Elliot..
its between 1983 – 1994
Gen Y are individuals born between 1978 – 1994.
Please stop breathing Sean…you really are embarrassing yourself.
and the Y generation is under 25 – sorry…
When tell me why do MOST of gay old men have to have sex in bushes at the back of some beach or in public toliet unlike the marjority of younger gay men, lesbian and straights..
Sean – You sound so against old people – with the change you say that the younger generations will do to the GLBT community, will it involve discriminating against older gays? if it does, then you don’t need to much “change” as that discrimination already exit’s in the community, I’m 26, am I accepted in this “generational change” or am I too old?
Don’t forget that the older generations where more limited in the “change” they could do for the rainbow flag – society was different back then, people where not as accommodating to gay people as they are as now, if it wasn’t for them you wouldn’t even been given the chance to do the “change” you so call think is to come (I must warn you, you need at least half a brain to understand what I just said)
I think the change the majority of the younger generation (s) will do (in any means) will be destructive – theres no point in backing this up as you sound like the cliche self absorbed generation Y wa+nker.
Can’t wait for Natalie. Natalie single was not a fizz – It’s in the top 10 this week – you old man.
Most of the Younger generation love her. Mardi Gras is now for the younger generations. Go back to your beats and searching gaydar for loveless sex.
The younger generation are going to change Mardi Gras and the gay community.. We are going to be seen as normal in mainstream unlike the crap job, which the older generation has done.. We need to set the example and show that the immoralitry in the GLBT community is gone.
“forgotten?”: you spineless little insignificant worm. hiding behind your anonymity. thanks for choosing to stay home. no one will miss you. happy mardi gras!
Natalie Bassingthwaite? Host of a low rating show. And What does she sing?
Natalie Rocks!!, I love her music (althought it wouldve been best if MG performers where people who actually did somthing for the community, open to support gay rights, or who are gay themselves)
KEEP IT GAY ALL THE WAY!
Forgotten? Que ??
BGF and Mardi gras are presenting the stand in partnership, so all parties are winners in that situation, how is the “disgraceful?”
I for one won’t be supporting New Mardi Gras in anyway this year after the disgraceful way they treated BGF this year over Glamstand ….. they can go and fuck themselves. They don’t deserve one penny of my money
Feisty!!! hurrah … shame Mandy Rollins doesn’t seem to be on the bill
ummm …. where’s Sveta?
Natalie I couldn’t care less about …. but Alison Jier should prove interesting I reckon … The Freemasons should be cool and Oakenfold could go either way, so in all a mixed bag I would say
Natalie huh? Guess she’s pretty cheap given her debut solo single was a bit of a fizzer …
As usual New Mardi Gras caters for the boys and forgets all about the girls ….
Yawn ……..
Finally…three reasons to go!!! Alison Jier, Wayne G and a retro space!! I thought this would be the first time in 22 years that I wasn’t going to the party! I mean really..Freemasons and Paul Okenfold hardly appeal to my age group.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
I can’t WAIGHTE!
Such good news.