Author archives: Robert Manser

Mardi Gras returns this February and March, celebrating ECSTATICA – a season of vibrant, joyful, and defiant queer energy. From the femme fire of Ultra Violet with DJs Sveta Gilerman and Jess Hill at City Recital Hall to trans and gender diverse joy at Black Cherry by Mother Kianna Louboutin Oricci at the National Art School,…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob’s Wild World (@robs_wild_world) If you’ve ever had your heart cracked open, stitched it back together, and somehow come out wiser on the other side, Lily Allen’s new album will feel like she wrote your diary into lyrics. Her latest record is a…

Following the electrifying announcement last week that global superstar Kesha will headline the inaugural Mighty Hoopla Sydney on Saturday, February 21 in 2026 on famous Bondi Beach, the UK’s iconic celebration of pop and queer culture has just dropped its second wave of performing artists — and the lineup is nothing short of fabulous. Joining the party…

Hold on to your boas, babes, because MELT is back! The annual open-access festival curated by the Brisbane Powerhouse since 2015 has now solidified its place on Brisbane’s must-do calendar. What’s on the agenda? What are the tips for visitors and locals alike when coming to Brisbane for MELT? Diversity of events…

Stepping over the threshold of a queer space in Brisbane’s West End, you might expect a burst of rainbow paraphernalia, walls draped in pride flags, and floors covered in glitter; however, you come face to face with Billerwell Daye. Daye sports a ZZ Top-style beard, wears leather pants and a…

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 13 February to 1 March 2026, promising another unforgettable season of pride, celebration and protest. At the heart of the Festival is the new theme, ECSTATICA, a rallying call to gather, connect, and transform individual joy into a powerful collective movement.Now in…

‘We Are Here’ is the theme of PrideFEST 2025, asserting the visibility, resilience, and unity of the LGBTIQA+ community. Inspired by historic activism, the theme emphasises that queer people have always existed and will continue to take up space unapologetically. It connects Western Australia to global struggles and recognises both…

James Gunn’s Superman is not just a film—it’s a statement. It’s a declaration that the DC Universe is entering a new phase with heart, clarity, and purpose. Following years of cinematic inconsistency and fan division, Superman emerges as a triumphant reboot that both honours the legacy of the Man of…

TONY HADLEY, former lead singer from one the biggest bands of the 1980s, Spandau Ballet, and one of Australia’s favourite touring artists has announced a new National tour for 2026. Alongside his Fabulous TH Band, Tony will perform all the Spandau Ballet hits we know and love – including True,…

Australia / NZ : Disney+ USA: HULU Without any fanfare whatsoever, Disney+ AUNZ just plopped this show onto the system – it’s only because I am a Nathan Lane stan that I saw his appearance on ‘The View’ that I even knew about this show…. but WOW, WOWIE WOW WOW,…