By: Lexie Bradfield

Lexie Bradfield — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:26:22 +0000

I know times don’t stand still and it’s up to us to keep up which is not easy in the current landscape.
I just wish that some of the wisdom offered up in terms of what works and what doesn’t was taken a lot more serious. Once Sleaze was removed which was the financial buffer for MG This left a rather large financial void.
Having said that the amount of money Sydney generated was second to none. This should of always been at the top of the negotiating table. Securing venues with a proven track record makes for a more powerful prese tation. Incorporating critical positives point form ex. Stagnating the venues closing times was and is one such point.
As far as headline acts go, given that the act was suppose to be a secret it’s not going to generate additional ticket sales. So the attendance numbers are dwindling Dwindle with it Not dwindle of the map. It’s way to historical to be just pushed aside.
Reduce the number of venue’s Negotiate better costs involved Put relevant DJ’S on the bill , don’t get as much lighting , Tender out specifics , There’s a host of areas where funds can be saved.. In the early days performers would just pop up , Drag queens , fire dancers , Sylvester (had to include him)
Mesmerising dancers all would just appear and do whatever to whatever music was playing. Limiting the bar was a big negative, I would be more than willing to throw a plethora of ideas to keep this part of our history alive.

By: Frank Ingrati

Frank Ingrati — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:00:42 +0000

What a well written and very informative essay by Leigh Boucher. He not only summed up the entire community’s feelings and concerns about the cancelation of the Mardi Gras Party, but he’s delved into the history of the event and it’s psychosocial benefits to the LGBTQIA+ community, including AIDS survivors.

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