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- T h e B and Returns
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Junior Vasquez
G e n e rat ion of H o use Music
Next
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Sandra Bernhard
20th Anniversary Show
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Junior Vasquez
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June 2009 ISSUE 125
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4 JUNE 2009
buzz
BILLY DORTCH
Let him
Breathe
Where have we heard this one before? Would-be model
has a go at singing… fails! Well, let me be one of the
first to say I doubt this will happen to new and out
gay performer Billy Dortch. He has the looks and, if
his first single 'Breathe' is anything to go by, he has
the voice and a pretty good tune to take him to the
top. Bent caught up with him as he wrapped on the set
of his first music video.
g and Is being gay that important these
days?
10
things...
difficult to give up
You went to LA to pursue an actin for
modelling lifestyle… was this just
an I look at it more like it is important
bi to
idea or had you already taken to
the younger teens who may be gay or
it
boards or catwalk before the move
? have someone to look up too. When
be a
I grew up in Sacramento, CA. It is abou
t6 comes down to it, sexuality should
Since
hours drive north of Los Angeles. I
knew non-issue for anyone in public eye.
from a very young age that I would
be it is, I may as well turn it into something
a
moving to LA for one reason or anot
her. positive. I would have loved to have
I think anyone that has a creative spark teen crush on a “pop star” who I knew
It
moves to LA or NY. I moved the day
after was actually gay when I was a teen.
I grad uated High Scho ol. As far as the makes you feel less alienated
ard
modelling, I was a cute kid, an awkw 1 Kinder Eggs (it’s those little
about What’s a good night out for Billy?
looking pre-teen, then when I was toys what does it)
a.
16 I started to grow into my face...hah A few Margarita’s with my friends...
on a famil y
I was scou ted by an agen t gossiping like little girls...haha. Or a
and
vacation of San Francisco. bonfire on the beach drinking beer 2 Whining about your job
to
cuddling with that special boy. I plan
times this summ er.
How did you stumble into singing? do that many 3 Eating a four finger KitKat
. I was
Stumble is a very good word! haha in one go (also the same
r, yet was neve r
alwa ys a shower singe Do you have a guilty pleasure? for a box of Krispy Kreme
us
confident enough to sing in a serio Yes!! I cant fall asleep without watc
hing doughnuts)
I
setting. I actually got into singing when The Simp son’s every night. It’s some sort
g like
was drinking at a karaoke bar, actin of sick disorder..haha. I also love date
I was in the shower, singing. I had some nights with myself watching “The Offic
e”
ened
liquid courage, and a producer happ and eating a pint of ice cream.
g
to be listening. I thought he was jokin
.
when he approached me to do a demo ate.?
Who would be your fantasy bedm
4 Posting ridiculous claims
Is it a career change you are pleas
ed Dolly Parton! Just so I can see them
Just about yourself on Facebook
with… and is the acting now on hold
? jiggle!!!! Then I can try on her wigs.
kiddi ng. I’ll have to say the class ic David
for
Yes, I would say so. I was living in LA e
Beckham answer always works. Thos 5 Big Brother,
5 years and the acting was very hard.
c underwear ads are... great! X Factor,
Within less then a year with the musi Britain’s Got
alrea dy have my song s on itune s, just
I the UK?
shot my debut music video, and will When are we going to see you in Talent
year
embark on my European mini-tour
this I was hoping to come to London this
Berlin
summer. I think the music just clicked,
great to perform at gay pride. I will be in 6 Just
eI
timing, and knowing good people helps
. performing gay pride there... mayb another little ‘drinkie’
re
will take a few days extra and explo
Boys?
You say you are a gay and out singe
r, London. I can use a good tour guide, 7 Pretending you’re loaded
when did you decide to make the
announcement? 8 Chat rooms and porn sites
this
The moment I really decided to take www.billydortch.com
career to the next level. I am not going
. 9 Lusting after that new young
around waving rainbow flags on stage
guy in accounts
However, I think it is important to me
to know who I am exactly. I also don’t
think there are enough out artists that 10 Pretending you’re in a
to be
are open from the start. They have relationship
I can
outed. I would rather out myself. If
be
tell my parents at 17 yrs old, I should
okay with my fans know ing.
6 JUNE 2009
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arents e
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oldsmit had a series o ay
Uncompromising gritty gay Brit flick SHANK has won the Roger e s tu d ied at G L in d a, e d ‘G lad & M
H d ll
d h is b est frien ning ladies ca h tl y ra cy wit.
Walker-Dack Award for Emerging Talents in Queer Cinema. Directed an clea sli g
as two n of dry
by straight 21year old newcomer Simon Pearce and Written and dressed had an injectio g’… gen
ius.
Produced by gay creative team Christian Martin and Darren Flaxstone. of cou rs e
e W o nder Do in a play
nny th was
The film follows the life of teenage gang member, Cal (Wayne Virgo) alled ‘Fa first role
a dog c y ironic as his
who hustles for sex and deals drugs to get by. Hiding his secret sex He has htl D o g ”.
lso slig ausage
life from fellow hoodlums Cal rescues a university student mid queer This is a as a Teenage S live on
pre-
bashing and falls in love as their lives and worlds collide. Unique in ca ll e d “I W
l m o m ent was ony. As
ia re m
ntrovers ards ce ad
its treatment of gang culture the unrelenting drama fuses sex and most co al T V at an aw k like Hampste at
violence with a fast paced action which turns the whole coming-out Clary’s n a ti o n to lo o c e d th
ed sed un
genre refreshingly on it’s head. The film takes no prisoners and the watersh had been dres ngle and anno rman
e a No
brutal and emotionally draining denouement to this sexy, violent and the stag took the camp back “fisting e show
he the t th
Heath, een out ilarity a
multi-layered story has electrified gay festival audiences worldwide.
e h a d in fact b sed absolute h in a long gap
h au ed
SHANK will get a small theatrical release in September t”. This c It result live television
Lamon r in the press. ack on
before release on DVD by TLA in the autumn. www.shank-movie.co.uk u p ro a w e d b
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Nottingham Ball Bois FC won the GFSN gay national football league in
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convincing style, remaining undefeated in only their second season in
the league. The Ballbois finished seven points clear of their closest rivals,
and now look forward to defending their title as the league expands in
2009. Supporters and players interested in the club can contact info@
nottinghamballbois.com; 07828 014952 or see nottinghamballbois.com
8 JUNE 2009
INTERVIEW
LIMAHL
10 JUNE 2009
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?
This is
gonna
sound a
bit gay!
Forty-two years ago in Britain, homosexuality was still essentially illegal. Now nearly half a century
since the 1967 Sexual Offences Act Britain’s Gay community has achieved a level of social equality that
is almost unrivalled in the rest of the world. Now virtual legal parity has been achieved, is a person’s
sexual orientation still an issue in the UK? Is your sexuality an identity in itself? Through a series of short
documentary style features and Current’s Graeme Smith we discover how gay identity is changing in
modern Britain and in some parts of the world. On the way Graeme explores the history of sexuality, the
process of coming out, whether homophobia is still a problem and takes a look at gay culture. He will also
discover how people perceive him and how much his sexuality is linked to his own identity.
10pm – 2nd July - Current TV – Sky 183
of Gaydar Radio
at the 2006 BT Digital Music Awards;
Digital Terrestrial Station of the
Year at the 2007 Radio Oscars (Sony
Radio Academy Awards); Station Of
The Year in 2007 and 2008 at the
When you think about gay radio Commercial Radio ‘Arqiva’ Awards. I
propped up with a gay clubbing the funky, uplifting house that was could go on, but you get the picture.
what springs to mind? Kenny Everett directory, according to the station’s being played simply blew them What next for the station? “An
camping it up BBC Radio in the 80s first director Jamie Crick. away. So much so, that the following increasing number of our listeners
and 90s? Radio 1’s current drive time
It was an instant hit with gay men Monday the station’s existing now prefer to stay at home at the
presenter Scott Mills? Possibly the
who loved the mixture of camp music policy was thrown out of the weekend” adds Gary. “So while the
recent gay character on The Archers?
classics, house music and pop. Within window. Camp classics like Steps and weekday music remains funky, the
Personally (and for more than 2
a year the station became available Gloria Gaynor were out and in came weekends have historically been
million others worldwide) there’s one
through Sky Digital (Channel 0158). accessible, uplifting funky house (a la much tougher. Club Nation from
clear choice. Gaydar Radio.
The year after, when rival gay station Freemasons et al). 8pm to 7am Friday and Saturday is
Back in 2000, just a year after the Purple Radio closed down, Gaydar It’s the openness to change and it’s more representative of the London
launch of their dating site, an idea Radio put in a request to the Radio constantly reviewed, ever tweaked club scene. I created it to reflect the
was born. Why don’t we provide Authority for Purple’s frequency. Their music policy that has won the station change in clubbing culture. It’s a
music for our members while they request was successful, meaning they it’s legions of fans, both gay and continuous mix of music, without
date and cruise? And so Gaydar Radio could now be heard loud and proud straight. Over 330,000 people tune in chat and has had some amazing DJ
took its first steps. on DAB throughout London and the every week in the UK, with another 2 guests such as Bodyrox, David Guetta
The initial proposal was for Ministry South Coast million listening around the world & Tom (Superchumbo) Stephan as
of Sound to provide the service, but It was around this time that the well as budding DJs looking for their
“Reflecting what house music is
due to costs, Gaydar decided to go station’s music policy had a major first radio gig.”
doing is always a challenge” remark’s
it alone. So, in 2001 they launched overhaul. While hosting the Street Gary H, Gaydar Radio’s Head of You can listen to Gaydar Radio at
as an internet only station. At first, Party at Brighton Pride, the station’s Music. “The scene moves at such www.gaydarradio.com, on Sky
the entire station was played off a owners were watching the crowds. speed…so striking that balance Channel 0158 or on DAB around
single PC that sat on a table that was They found the crowd reactions to between familiarity and educating London and the South Coast.
12 JUNE 2009
REVIEW
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st the work of s),
This is really ju Da vie s of 60 ’s fave’s The Kink April in our BUZZ feature. Since then they
Dave
Davies (son of ht of wi stf ul melodies have won more accolades and converts to
fairy delig er
and is an airy- Giorgio Morod their synth pop expert musical outings.
e that would do
driven by a scor cr ea te m us ic th at Proving themselves in live and recording
ys he wanted to has
proud. Russ sa od”. I think he situations, the duo has developed a really
a ho ne st he art and feels go rfect piece of keen and individual style that sets ‘Maybe
“has wi th th is pe
in spades
achieved that pheric pop. I’m Crazy’ well apart from much of the
ing and atmos
night-time, relax chart dross around at the moment.
14 JUNE 2009
JUNIOR V INTERVIEW
ASQUEZ
Generation V
Junior Vasquez Defines Next Generation of House Music
By Gregory T. Angelo
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For more info
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www
Sharing
experiences Suddenly
a n d r a
online
S
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is looking for gay men
living with HIV to share their experiences online on
its ‘What next?’ website, www.tht.org.uk/whatnext which
provides information and support specifically for newly
diagnosed gay men.
Part of the website is written from the perspective
of men already living with HIV and includes diaries 'Nancy' in Roseanne
icon. From her days as
describing their personal experiences and offering tips Sandra Bernhard is a gay rock 'n' roll...
, social commentary and
to her cabaret, burlesque Madonna, her controversy... we could
and advice. THT hopes to find more men willing to
contribute to this section. h
Anyone who is interested can come forward and the aim shows, her friendship wit de us laugh. Now she brings her cult
she ma
is to get a diverse range of men with varying experiences identify with her and hing' back to the UK and
we sent Simon
You I Am Not
and backgrounds. At the moment, THT is particularly show 'Without
h her.
looking for Latin American men and men from black and Savidge to catch up wit
minority ethnic communities. Ideally contributors would
be able to provide a diary of about 500 words once a
month. They would also have to be comfortable being
pictured on the website.
People who are interested in contributing to the website
should contact Stephen Adair on 020 7812 1783 or email
stephen.adair@tht.org.uk
16 JUNE 2009
SANDRA INTERVIE
BERNHAR W
D
You’re bringing ‘Without You I Am it as a gift. I love the fact strangers want
Nothing’ back for an anniversary show, I me to make them laugh. You know, even
wondered what made you want to bring when I am buying a sandwich and I love
that specific show back as it wasn’t your that and will always try and make folk
first show…. laugh. I like to oblige my public (laughs)
It was genuinely by demand from my if I can make you laugh… I’m there.
fans. I guess when you do something
that is, for some people, a kind of
You have always been quite tough on
cultural signpost they want you to do ‘fame’ in your shows but what are the
it again. I am not the kind of performer perks of it… after all you are famous?
who generally, in the course of a new
You know I look back on the shows
show, pulls out old material so I hadn’t
where I would slate fame and think ‘but
done any of it since. The fact it falls on its
at least back then people had gotten
20th anniversary seems quite special too.
where they were with talent… or some
talent’. I want people to do it the old
Is it nerve-racking bringing it back school way like Pink… she has worked
after the success it had, it was a seminal so, so hard and is genuinely talented…
piece? that’s how it should be. Sadly, now
Nerve-racking … erm not so much… anyone can be famous for the most
though I do get nervous before every banal reasons and everyone can have
show, which people don’t tend to think their fifteen minutes of fame, which
I would, but really I do. I have added sometimes is fifteen minutes too long
a few bits and changed the sounds of (laughs) but now it’s about hype not
some of the song to make them slightly longevity. My favourite thing about
more up to date but really the whole fame is genuinely meeting people, the
thing hadn’t aged. I have… the show other side is being quite political… I
hasn’t, which is quite unfair (laughs). can say things that get the right causes
noticed, that’s great.
Was it quite nostalgic?
Definitely. As the show was pieces from We mentioned Roseanne earlier, do
my life… things I have been through you ever get annoyed by people asking
and experienced. It was nice to return to that, like I did, or asking about your
what felt like a friend I hadn’t seen for a friendship with Madonna?
long time and catching up. That’s a very clever way of asking me
isn’t it (laughs)… I love you gays. I don’t
It does seem a nostalgic time with mind as much about Roseanne because
people looking back at the eighties in she employed me and because it was
real fondness. If Roseanne was to come an amazing show. Also, I am still very
back would you do it? good friends with her so, in that way,
Oh sure without a thought. I don’t think it’s a relevant subject and relationship. I
it would come back, not because we guess the thing that bothers me about
wouldn’t all do it, I am sure we would. Madonna is ultimately it was a period
I don’t think it would happen because in time and I don’t get why people find
networks need to have control and it so fascinating so many years later. I
won’t let artists like Roseanne be the find that more interesting than talking
boss anymore, which is sad. There seem about her. There is no light I can really
to be less true stars on TV now. shed on her.
Act Art 7
Delightfully sub-titled ‘Ch
ildren of the Damned’ this
art group is run by artists
The Edinburgh
Festival
tes
crea te an event that celebra
rested in art. It aims to
for artists and people inte isci plin e way s of wo rkin g
practices, supports cross-d
difference within artistic iplines, including live art,
me nt to exhibit work in all disc works
and offers a safe env iron
wo rk. Wit h a particular emphasis on
allation, 2D and 3D instream.
performance, video, inst tati ona l and non -ma
ical, challenging, confron were
The yearly comic
that are experimental, rad the edge of the art world,
ART aim s to sho w wo rk by artists that work on eth er. If this sou nds like confluence returns
ACT nes come tog to Scotland’s capital
n art and alternative sce proposals is 1st July.
the boundaries betwee the n the dea dlin e for city with a huge bill
be involved with,
something you’d like to of top funny men
r det ails visi t www.actart.co.uk
For furthe and women. Fitting
in all the shows can
be a problem but that
shouldn’t stop you at
least checking out a few
of the superb acts that
await your applause (or
not depending on what
Pirate's
mood you’re in).
Booty
songs from their Olivier award-winning smash ‘Shockheaded Peter’,
along with a selection of numbers from their Grammy nominated
album ‘The Gorey End’ and other deranged fan favourites. Tiger Lillies
founder Martyn Jacques on vocals and accordion spent much of his
Synopsis , early years living in a Soho brothel alongside pimps, prostitutes and
sents its first full-length
Adult Source Media pre drug addicts. Their co-founder is drummer, ‘toys’ and percussionist is
sed gay adu lt CGI mo vie. Featuring James Joyce, a former butcher, cycle and pie shop worker. The trio’s final
fantasy-ba
g characters short of live
the most realistic lookin member is Adrian Stout on contra bass, musical saw and vocals , who joined
to be seen to be believed.
actors, the action has the band in 1995, a once serious musician who has since found himself
dancing in leder hosen and making love to inflatable sheep.
tain Jack Swallows and
Come sail away with Cap
y set sail on the rough seas and There’s also a chance to see Bourgeois & Maurice - Making the Edinburgh
his crew as the
r har dcore sex along the
encounter even roughe debut they are a cabaret show like no other. Featuring bitingly funny
! Throw in a spir it wh o possesses each crew songs and extraordinary film footage along with a veritable sweatshop
way
inner ‘plunderer’ in them
member and releases the e. of costume changes this is a show not to be missed.
the ma king s for a raunchy good tim
and you’ve got
m and
www.piratesbootyxxx.co The Festival runs from 7th – 31st August - for info www.edfringe.com
m
www.adultsourcemedia.co
18 JUNE 2009
BITS
Photo: Chrisgeary.com
Coming
out on TV
This year’s London Pride parade takes place on Saturday July 4th 2009
-
with the theme “Come out to play”. HOMOVISION.TV is working with Pride
to produce a number of short videos about people’s coming out stories,
some of which will be shown on the main stage in Trafalgar Square.
So if you’ve got a coming out story to tell - whether it’s a horror-hell story,
comedy knockers or simply inspirational - and want to be part of this
of
project, let us know. We’re looking to get stories from a cross-section
the community – guys, girls, bi’s, tranz, whatever. You never know - you’re
to
story could help to make a difference for someone out there who’s yet
catch the different bus. So if you’ve got a story to tell, or know someone
also
who’d be great for the video, let us know as soon as possible. You can
record yourself telling own coming out story, and send it in to us.
For more info visit www.homovision.tv/pride.
Ryan
Jagger
Last year we Bent brought to your attention a new singer from Lincolnshire who was being compared
with Justin Timberlake. Now Ryan Jagger has changed his musical style and influence to a more club-
sounding, old skool dance vibe - which he feels suits him better. In the process he’s also teamed up with
an edgy photographer who has taken some pretty cool shots of the lad’s hot bod (more of which can be
seen on his website). Ryan says he is pleased to be a gay artist and loves the gay following he’s created.
He has a new single out ‘Star Sign’ and is looking forward to performing at Swansea, Belfast, Lincoln &
Manchester Pride.
www.MySpace.com/RyanOfficial
Walking Proud
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation host the second Walk Against
Homophobia. The walk will take place on Saturday 13th June and
starts and finishes in Sackville Gardens, and will be a 5k walk around
the city centre of Manchester.
The main purposes of this event are to stand up to homophobia and
raise funds for lesbian, gay and bisexual causes. This year, participants
can register for the 5k walk in advance. Registration is just £5 –
which will go towards raising money to fund the LGF’s vital services
for lesbian, gay and bisexual people across the North West - and
participants will also be raising money through sponsorship. The walk
is not a race and there will be no pressure to finish in a certain time, so
anyone can take part.
www.lgf.org.uk
Sexy...
Surreal...
Stockings!
Spurred on by receiving an Adventure Kit, which contained a camera,
binoculars, a compass and a water bottle as a 6-year-old, Dean
Stockings has never looked back. The camera became a fascination
but not until studying at Brighton College of Technology during the
90's did it become an overwhelming passion. It was here that his
talent… for blagging his way into situations… paid off when he
bumped into new pop wave legend Toyah and secured a deal to shoot
an album cover for her. Since that fateful day, he has developed a
unique and adventurous style unlike anyone else.
Describe your style. treatment more than her majesty!), I’d have to say
Colourful, camp & kitsch Rufus Wainwright. I think it’d be fun to do some really
- with a little bit of sexy amazing drag photos of Rufus, but on the other hand,
thrown in for good measure! I’d also like to see him in some very tight leather
hotpants, in a harness, smoking a cigar! As for the
Queen, I’d like to photograph her in a big sparkly
What is the most difficult part
of your job? Priscilla type outfit wearing false eyelashes! There are
a host of other people too, including Francois Saget -
Making ends meet.
he’s like a walking, talking Tom of Finland creation.
Who are your main influences?
Is the male form your favourite subject?
James Bidgood is by far my biggest inspiration, with
Yes - I think it can be incredibly beautiful. Robert Mapplethorpe and David LaChapelle being
close runners up. I find the whole New York Pop
What’s the most surreal concept/ Art scene from the 60’s and 70’s very inspiring too,
artwork you’ve ever come up with? even after all this time. I’d have loved to have joined
Probably a shot I did for a video Mapplethorpe and Warhol for a drink at Max’s
cover for singer and actress Toyah Kansas City back then...
Willcox. The piece is called ‘The
Assention’ and she’s shooting up Does Video/Film direction call?
to the heavens from the sea in Yes, I’ve already dabbled with a few pop promo
silver body armour. It took a lot of videos and it’s something I find very exciting - it’s like
planning, but was fun to shoot. 3D photography and the possibilities for creativity
Oddly, a cover I recently shot for are just endless. I’d love to experiment with some
The Humans new album (We Are high-class porn videos too - I find it really boring
the Humans), is very simple - a when the actors get straight down to the action - I’d
broken eggshell showing the love to direct my own and work on some decent
yoke inside - but also very surreal. story lines!
Which famous people have had the Dean Stockings What is next for Dean?
treatment?
Well, I’m currently working on a joint project with
There’s Toyah of course, Joan As Police Woman (Who’s author Paul Burston for an exhibition in London at
also one of Antony’s Johnson’s), Fatboy Slim, Bill Reiflin the end of this year. I can’t give away too many details
(of REM & formerly of Nine Inch Nails), Kyran Bracken in case someone else runs off with the idea, but Paul
(England rugby captain who won Dancing On Ice), will be creating a story, which I will be illustrating
Patsy Palmer (Eastenders), Dicky & Dolly (Richard & Lea photographically. That’s all I can say at the moment,
of Big Brother) and a host of others your readers are other than there are likely to be a few well-known
probably too young to remember. faces modelling for the project... I’m also putting
more time into my other photography business -
Whom would you like to photograph and do you have biggerpixel.co.uk that specialises in wedding and civil
an idea already how you’d portray them? ceremony photography - so if you’re getting hitched,
Well, other than Queen Elizabeth II (lets face it, give me a call!
not many models would suit my camp & kitsch
20 JUNE 2009
DEAN ST
OCKING
Johan's
Blog iting a lo
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st few monthofs personal clips
So, for the dlaed t
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r m y site hile m y boyf end
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wan
rd ing it, th en editing it
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afternoons and
However, there’s a change of direction Sometimes I am versatile, normally
for me on Friday and Saturday because only with my boyfriend. But
that’s when I produce the duo and with Jimmy… I would do the big
group scenes. That means no wanking exception... and I hoped he wasn’t too
but plenty of shagging. Actually, I like big. So, we had to prepare me. Shower
sex and wanking very much – but at was no problem as I have everything
the moment I enjoy the hours when I you need at home but I didn’t have
am not playing with my dick or when any dildos to stretch and prepare
not see myself fucking on the screens myself. Only some vegetables… but
of the editing machines. On the other the thought of using a banana or a
hand, it’s a gruelling job but I take my cucumber – forget it. I am not that
responsibilities seriously and would desperate! So we had to do the scene
hate to let any of my fans down. So… without stretching me before. My
sex, sex, sex… that’s my motto. cameraman stopped chewing his
Sunday I relax and refill my batteries gum while a stupid sadistic grin lit up
– so no sex but there are also crazy his face.
stories I like to remember. I was as nervous as a kid because I
There is this really cute and very sexy really wanted to have sex with Jimmy.
guy. Wow. He is a model for my label The sucking and wanking were great
Staxus, too. His name is Jimmy Call. I and I really enjoyed it. But then the
always wanted to have sex with him fucking part came.
but it never happened on a movie The only thing I can say is: OUCH! Are
shoot. I have appeared at various live they always much bigger up your arse
strip and go-go shows with him before than they look like outside? Believe
in Germany and UK – but we always me; it took a lot of breathing and
slept in two different rooms and I relaxing to take it! I looked up and saw
have always been too shy to ask him the fat, satisfied grin of the camera
to share the bed with me. This time guy and made a mental note to fire
though I took the chance to call him him the very first second after we
and invite him for a duo scene with finished with the scene.
me. He accepted immediately, which But once Jimmy entered and I got
was a good sign. used to the thing deep inside me I Rough Rollers
I arranged everything to meet him enjoyed it. Of course not as much
at my place and do the scene in as a being top but it was still great These East European lads
my bedroom. The entire house was sex. Because when you really want are ready for even more
prepared; bathroom shining, the something you can take everything partying once they put their
bed linen fresh and smelled like a – and I so much wanted him. You will skateboards away. The DVD
flower garden and I was shaved and know what I mean when you have features nine, horny young
sparkling. I was so nervous while my seen the scene on my site. guys intent on experiencing
Photos: www.staxus.com; Carsten Schlink
cameraman was sitting in the corner I learned a few things from this everything their sexuality
chewing gum, waiting and totally experience with Jimmy: The next can give them. Barely an
bored. Straight guys, what can I say? time I will ask my partners about their orifice isn’t filled, or a dick not
When Jimmy was sitting on my bed preferences before I invite them for investigated in this sex-fest of
to discuss the scene we immediately a shoot. And maybe I will meet with tight bodies and even tighter
found out we had a really big problem. Jimmy again – even as a bottom… butts. Marco Bill, Robin Few
We are both tops! Damn it! I was so because even the strictest top can like and Skan Berri are just a few of
horny about this guy that I totally to be a bottom… occasionally! the cuties taking part.
forgot to check this ‘minor’ fact before.
That was the reason why I never had a To see the Jimmy scene or for more A Bloc Hardcore Production -
movie scene with him! information go to: Staxus - R18
So what should we do? Both only www.Johan-Volny.com or
wanking and sucking? No way.
www.Staxus.com
22 JUNE 2009
G A Y U K
TER R Y G E O R
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MR
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TELLIN
More Morrison k I became infatuatede wit
A couple of years bacned it up wh en it cam on
h
the
a certain song. I tur ntually bought it, I'd drive my
radio and when I evemad by playing it over and over
family and friends e.
again at full volum
The song was “The Pieces Don’t Fit technical and superb and unbelievable
Anymore” by James Morrison and I simply and fabulous… (you get the idea) that he
could not get enough of it. Recently, I needs more time to get it all ready. Mind
was invited to a special ‘Up Close’ show you, I don’t think there’s a hotter ticket in
of James where he played an exclusive the world at the moment and everyone
concert for competition winners and us wants to see the King of Pop back on
media types. However, I overheard stage where
Hey guys,
he belongs
so, I guess
we’ll just have
to wait and
hope it all
happens.
The other
day I was
taking some
photographs
how's life?
Hope you’re all enjoying the start of summer! Last month was fun and
of a model I got up to a load of fun stuff! I went along to the Stonewall Equality
for some Walk in Brighton and had such a great day! The weather was perfect;
shots to be nice and sunny but not too hot, everyone was in great spirits for the
featured 10k walk! Then we all headed down to Legends for the after party!
in a future What a great venue this is… a hotel, a club, a bar and the nicest
staff you could possibly meet. It was ace; we sipped on some free
champagne and met loads of really nice people! Finally, I announced
the raffle winners and the heads of Stonewall announced the total
sum raised! Over £50,000! That’s £20,000 more than last year!
Everyone was ecstatic! To finish off the day
a bunch off us headed down to Brighton
Pier and went on all the rides – it was such
a conversation by the organisers saying
a laugh and what enjoying yourself at the
they hadn’t got any towels for James after
seaside is all about! What a great way to
he’d finished his show. I volunteered the
end the day! Along with the bright lights
fact that I had one in my car and they
of Brighton, I also sampled some more
gratefully accepted my offer. I use it at
of London’s theatre. I went along to see
the gym but fortunately… I hadn’t used
my favourite actor James McAvoy in
it to wipe any part of my anatomy (not
‘Three Days of Rain’. The play was great,
even down there!!) before I gave it to
although it took a little while for me to
James… he must have been relieved. The
get into it. It was very fast paced and
show was fantastic, he sang superbly but edition of Bent. He pumped up his had quite a complicated plot. However,
more importantly… my towel featured muscles, slipped into the outfit provided the acting was superb; McAvoy,
on stage, as in between songs James and started to pose for me. He was a Harman and Marshall were all brilliant,
wiped his sweaty brow. Later, I went back natural. However, I didn’t quite realise especially in the second act! There’s
to reclaim it and mentioned I wanted to how heavily I got into the session, as I nothing quite like live theatre but I
donate it to charity so he signed it for me. shouted for him to strike certain poses, suppose I am biased as that’s where I
Now I’m in a bit of a quandary as to which remember to tighten his abs, show off hope to earn a crust in years to come… well maybe!
charity I should send it and help raise his six pack, smile at the camera (or not Just booked my tickets to New York as well! I cannot wait! My
much needed funds. On my Facebook smile), to jump, to throw a ball or to boyfriend Luke and my two mates; Sophie and Greg are heading
page I have asked for suggestions (and change into some different gear. The off to the Big Apple for two whole weeks!!! I’m counting down
be nice) as to who should receive it… so, poor guy was breathless and sweating like the days!
if you have any ideas please email them, the proverbial… by the time we’d finished. Other than that, I’m just working and rehearsing for the play I’m
find me on Facebook. He looked over at me and said I should performing in at the Edinburgh Fringe festival this summer. Plus,
be a personal trainer as he’d never had to getting ready to start drama school in September - so
It appears from recent news reports that do so much exercise and been driven so excited! Well, I hope everyone is good… I’m off to bed now!
Michael Jackson had undergone surgery hard in his life. So… perhaps a new career
for some ailment or other. Well, this opportunity has just opened up.
Take care peeps!
was just one of the many rumours that
Love
circulated when it was announced he had
postponed a few of his much-publicised
concerts at the O2 in London. However,
the official line is that the show is just so
See you all at the gym
Terry Dino
x
24 JUNE 2009
4Candy Everybody 5Love and Genetic
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By Josh Kilmer-Purcell By Lee Patton
Jayson Blocher is tired of Readers were introduced to
worshipping popular culture; he protagonist high school drama
wants to be part of it. So he’s off, teacher Ray O’Brien in the author’s
accompanied by an ever-changing last novel Nothing Gold Can Say
cast of quirky extended family where he had spent a summer in 5Playing Hard To Get
members, on an extremely bumpy London. His stay on that occasion Corbin Fisher
journey from rural Wisconsin to was made extraordinary by the
These dream guys play outside—they have
a New York gay escort agency presence of Eduardo, a fellow
fun, they do sports…and of course they
for Broadway Chorus boys, to a student. Now he has to reveal the
come into contact with each other. None
Hollywood sitcom set… and that’s truth behind a genetics laboratory
of the guys has a fear of being touched. In
only the half of it! and its shady dealings as he
contrast—they don’t even seem to be aware
A funny, enjoyable, feel-good becomes entwined in a world of
of the cameras around them. Corbin Fisher
romp… perfect holiday reading. activism.
managed to capture the thrilling intimacy
£7.99 – Harper Collins £8.99 - Alyson Books of these encounters with a tender sense for
the perfect mood. The pictures tell stories,
a casual contact, a gentle kiss…the rest is
allowed, even supposed to happen in the
viewer’s head.
£29.99 - Bruno Gmunder
26 JUNE 2009
REVIEW
QAF
5Terminator:
Salvation
Out: 3rd June
Big budget sci-fi drama that has film
enthusiasts salivating with anticipation
and they will not be disappointed. The
new installment of The Terminator film
franchise is set in post-apocalyptic 2018.
John Connor (Christian Bale) is the man
fated to lead the human resistance against
Skynet and its army of Terminators.
But the future that Connor was raised
to believe in is altered in part by the
appearance of Marcus Wright, a stranger
whose last memory is of being on death
row. Connor must decide whether Marcus
has been sent from the future, or rescued
from the past. As Skynet prepares its
final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both
embark on an odyssey that takes them
into the heart of Skynet’s operations,
ransformers :
5 His grandfather doubled for John Wayne in two movies, in Africa. 5T ore
vaganza will m
6 His first on-screen role was in 1983 at age 9 in a British commercial for Pac-Man Out: 24th June on e, th is sp ec ial effects extra ha m el -
cereal. e first sh Du
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th e bi gg est film of 2009 r Ea rth ha
than likely be
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e those nasty on,
8 Has been a Vegetarian since the age of six, after reading Charlotte’s Web.
return to battl Af te r re tu rn ing to Cybertr wi th fo rce. The
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rth
de ad bo dy
9 If he plays an American character, he will use an American accent in fo r , and ha n’s
all the e Decepticons t that Megatro
interviews related to the film. He says he does this so the audience isn’t command of th pe ace wa s po ssible finds ou him us ing his own spark.
confused. ving that and reviv es
Autobots belie ary by Skorpinox d more Decept
icon
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visiting her has been stolen reve ng e an d wi eir ow n, m ay
godfather, Steven Spielberg. He was thirteen and she was twelve. Later
they would w M eg atro n is back seeking bo ts wi th reinf orcements of th
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both admit to having a crush on one another at the time. on the way, the
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28 JUNE 2009
REVIEW
FILM
5The Hangover
5Gigantic Out: 12th June
Out: 19th June Two days before his wedding,
Brian Weathersby (Paul Dano from 5Telstar Doug and his three friends
There Will Be Blood) is a 28-year-old drive to Las Vegas for a blow-
salesman at a high-end Swedish Out: 19th June out bachelor party they’ll
mattress company. The afterthought The stranger-than-fiction true never forget. But, in fact,
child to elderly parents and the story of the flamboyantly when the three groomsmen
youngest son in a trio of successful gay, tone deaf, songwriter- wake up the next morning,
brothers, Brian is searching for his producer Joe Meek. A maverick they can’t remember a thing.
musical genius, Meek enjoyed
place in the world. Unfulfilled by his
phenomenal early success with
For some reason, they find
a tiger in the bathroom
5Fired Up
work he spends a good portion of
his day pursuing his goal of someday Telstar – the biggest selling and a six-month-old baby Out: 12th June
adopting a baby from China. He gets record of its time and the first in the closet of their suite This summer’s silly American jock flick
swept up in a romance with the lovely Brit band single to top the US at Caesars Palace. The one with eye-candy. Shawn Colfax (Nicholas
but misguided Harriet Lolly (Kate Perry charts. Set in the London music thing they can’t find is Doug. D’Agosto from Heroes) and Nick Brady
lookalike Zooey Deschanel) when she scene of the early 1960s, the film With no clue as to what (Eric Christian Olsen), the stars of the
comes in to his store one day and falls boasts an eclectic cast including transpired and little time to Gerald R. Ford High School football team,
asleep on one of the beds. To win her Kevin Spacey, Ralf Little, James spare, the trio must retrace are dreading the prospect of another
over, he must compete with her bear of Corden, Pam Ferris and JJ Feild their hazy steps and all their summer at football camp. When Nick
a father, Al Lolly, (John Goodman) art- alongside a tour-de-force from bad decisions in order to hatches a scheme for the two to join
collecting loudmouth with a bad back Con O’Neill in the lead role. They figure out where things went their school’s cheerleaders at cheer camp
and deep pockets. Gigantic is a funny, are joined by a host of musicians wrong and hopefully get instead, they find themselves awash in a
surreal love story about the anxiety who appear in cameo roles, Doug back to L.A. in time to sea of gorgeous young women. It all goes
that comes when two people with including ex-Libertine Carl Barât walk down the aisle. great until Shawn falls for Carly (Sarah
crazy families collide unexpectedly and and former front-man of The Roemer), the beautiful head cheerleader
fall for each other. Darkness, Justin Hawkins. who sees right through them.
“Movie-musical magic!
Enchanting! Endearing!”
-The New York Times
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4iQ
No, not the latest TV
programme featuring
Stephen Fry but the cutest
little runabout from Toyota.
The iQ is the first of the Toyota
models to benefit from Toyota
Optimal Drive. The concept
is simple – the little 1 litre
engine is enhanced while
driving down those naughty
CO2 emissions, bringing
you the optimum driving
experience combined with
fuel economy.
The on the road starting
price is just short of £9,500
3Carry on camping
Designed to be extra comfy, durable and washable,
this easy-to-use portable camping bed even has
a useful showerproof outer cover – handy for
those who literally like to sleep ‘al fresco’! The
all-in-one mattress, integral pillow and duvet
fit into its own neat storage bag which
makes it perfect for chucking into the
boot of the car. And with its quickflate
valve technology, a battery powered
or electric air pump will inflate your
ReadyBed in less than 3 minutes....and
deflating your bed is a rapid process
too! Bring on those damn festivals!!!
5Seashell Inspired
With a stylish, slender and lightweight design
coupled with a fantastic 6 hour battery life + all the
latest mobile technology this sleek beauty is a great
addition to the new range of small computers with
maximum entertainment potential.
£379 www.asus.co.uk/seashell
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6Time to go green 6On the gopal
6Because he's The boyfriend-style chronograph
The MEDION GoPal E4230 is pre-loaded with cross-
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and is the perfect timepiece to get
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www.kabiri.co.uk £78 (other colours available) option offering the choice of arrow directions plus
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£139.99 available from some Aldi stores
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£65 - Indigo boot cut jeans
£15 - Black leather cuff
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Miami
Nice
Adrian Gillan
steers you around
the Art Deco,
palmed, sea-view
chic that is Miami.
When the railroads reached Florida in Resort Miami, 18001 Collins Avenue, London stalwarts. Or try the queer-
the 19th Century, they brought along Whilst in the area, visit The Wolfsonian Sunny Isles Beach; www.trumpmiami. buzzing Palace Bar & Grill (1200 Ocean
rich, leisured Americans seeking sun. The (1001 Washington Avenue; www. com); or explore oceanfront Canyon Drive; www.palacesouthbeach.com), right
roaring twenties were interrupted only wolfsonian.org), showcasing American Ranch (6801 Collins Avenue, Miami opposite the gay beach on the front.
briefly by depressions and hurricanes; and European decorative arts, 1885- Beach; www.canyonranch.com), notably
then increased migration and resultant 1945; and the gloriously massive World its vast spa, with thermal circuit. The Laundry Bar (721 Lincoln Lane,
poverty from South America and Cuba Erotic Art Museum (1205 Washington South Beach; www.thelaundrybar.com)
brought in the notorious drugs-fuelled Avenue; www.weam.com)! Due west of South Beach, over the is a fun space. Ditto ever optimistically-
80s crime spree – Miami Vice and causeway, the Little Havana district titled Score (727 Lincoln Road Mall,
Scarface times –now, thankfully, all attracts, with its colourful murals, South Beach; www.scorebar.net)!
Along pedestrianised Lincoln Road
gone; to be replaced by A-list celebs and monuments, Cuban characters, coffee Sizeable Twist (1057 Washington
Mall, you’ll find numerous gay-run or
beach-loads of queers – not least along and cigars. Whilst there, pop into Avenue, South Beach; www.twistsobe.
gay-friendly cafes, galleries and shops.
South Beach’s famous sandy spit! buzzing, cheery Versailles (3555 SW 8th com) is the longest-running of SoBe’s
Further south - overlooking the fine
white-sanded beach itself - is the famous Street, Miami; www.versaillescuban.com) gay venues. Also check-out relative
Settle Ocean Drive; best cruised down slowly in for authentic, great-value and delicious new kids, über-chic Halo Lounge (1625
For accommodation, check out The a large open-top car at night or sauntered Cuban cuisine. Michigan Avenue, South Beach; www.
Pelican (826 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; along dreamily on foot by day. Along it haloloungemiami.com) or Vlada Miami
T: +1 305 673 3373; www.pelicanhotel. you’ll find the Casa Casuarina (1116 Ocean In Miami Downtown (www.miamidda. (3215 NE 2nd Avenue, Midtown; www.
com), a quirky landmark Deco-style Drive, Miami Beach; www.casacasuarina. com) itself, chomp away at Manny’s vladabar.com). Downtown Discotekka
boutique hotel slap-bang on the front; com), the former Versace Mansion, now a Steaks (Met 1, 300 S. Biscayne Boulevard; (@ Metropolis nightclub, 950 NE 2nd
or the Mandarin Oriental Miami (500 luxury boutique hotel and club, brimming www.mannyssteakhouse.com), before Avenue, Downtown; www.discotekka.
Brickell Key Drive, Miami; T: +1 305 913 with Gianni’s unique designs. Great public enjoying a show or film at the utterly kitsch com) gets packed with hunky Latinos
8288; www.mandarinoriental.com/ eatery and daily tours. architectural orgy that is the old Gusman every Saturday night.
miami/) - offering Asian serenity, bay Center for Performing Arts (174 East Flagler
views plus exotic spa. At the very southern tip of Ocean Drive, Street; www.gusmancenter.org); or a ballet If still on the prowl, “take airs” in South
Nikki Beach (Penrod’s Complex, 1 Ocean or opera at the modern Adrienne Arsht Beach’s Flamingo Park 24/7; or, by day,
Drive, Miami Beach; www.nikkibeach.com) Center for the Performing Arts of Miami- check out the herds of preening pecs
South Beach
is a full-amenity beach club serving Euro- Dade County (1300 Biscayne Boulevard; on the gay beach opposite 12th Street.
Miami’s South Beach - or SoBe
Bistro cuisine amidst sun-basking hotties. www.arshtcenter.org). Haulover Nude Beach on Collins Avenue
(pronounced “so-bee”) - has the colour of
Back from the front, check out buzzing Stroll the Miami Design District (www. at 108th Street is even clothing-optional.
Rio, the intensity of Manhattan and the
tropical ambience of the Caribbean, all on Lime Fresh Mexican Grill (1439 Alton Road, miamidesigndistrict.net)
a long island just a 10-minute drive east of Miami Beach; www.limefreshmexicangrill. , a unique, pedestrian-friendly 18 square
Miami’s main Downtown urban sprawl. com); showy Barton G. Restaurant (1427 block “community of design”, just north Further info
West Avenue, Miami Beach; www.bartong. of Downtown and ten minutes from
com); or any eatery along ambient South Beach – brimming with fashion and
SoBe boasts one of the world’s most Hispanic Española Way. The next infamous 10,000-strong Miami
significant, and thankfully now nationally décor stores, plus lively eateries like jazzy White Party (www.whiteparty.com) is 25-
protected, swathes of 1920s and 30s Art Brosia (163 NE 39th Street, Miami; www. 30 Nov 2009; with 5,000-strong Winter
Deco hotels and residences – each one as Beyond SoBe brosiamiami.com). Party (www.winterparty.com) set for
individual and scrumptious as a well-iced A short drive north of South Beach, and Feb/March 2010.
fairy cake, all with glorious pastel hues you reach historic Sunny Isles Beach Scene
which take on a brand-new dimension (www.sunnyislesbeachmiami.com) There are loads of gay-friendly www.miamiandbeaches.com;
of luminosity when lit up after dark. The where you can pop into Paradigm, the grubberies along Lincoln Road Mall.
Miami Design Preservation League (www. experimental “molecular gastronomy” www.gogaymiami.com;
For home-from-home, try Balans (1022
mdpl.org) runs regular daily walking tours restaurant-within-a-restaurant at www.mrmiamibeach.com
Lincoln Road Mall; www.balans.co.uk/
of the district. Neomi’s Grill (Trump International Beach lincoln.htm) - a US outpost of those fab
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trendy palettes. For food, there are an exceptionally decadent feel.
a range of options available. Garde D-Club is a modern club that would
Ville offers traditional local cuisine feel perfectly at home in London.
suited for brunch, lunch or tea, and Inside it has a glamorous cocktail
is located at Nationalestraat 41, bar in an antechamber that leads to
close to the fashion museum and a large, high-ceilinged dance room
boutique shopping district. The reminiscent of a giant black box.
restaurant is open from midday to Antwerp Gay Pride runs from 25th
midnight, with sandwiches, soups, -28th June
main courses and coffees available www.antwerppride.com
throughout.
For dinner, Brasserie Appelmans
has both a bar and restaurant Accommodation
designed to whet the appetite. Hotel t’Sandt offers a very gay-
Their speciality is absinthe, and friendly service for travellers (the
the cocktail menu includes a range owner himself is gay) and suites
of absinthe drinks. A suggestion lavish and spacious enough for
would be to try the liquor as it even the most queenly of tastes.
was drunk in the past, and as the Located beside the river on
Belgians still drink it now. That is, Zand 17, it is also within walking
mixed with water and sweetened distance of the Onze-Lieve-
with sugar. Vrouwekathedraal (Cathedral of
Dinner at Appelmans involves Our Lady), Brasserie Appelmans
a back-to-basics approach, and Popi Café. Other hotels include
combining traditional Belgian food Hotel Rubens at Grote Makt, Prinse
with modern variations upon the Hotel at Keizerstraat 63 and the
same. The duck here is spendidly Radisson SAS Park Lane Hotel on
juicy and the fish, fresh and tasty. Van Eycklei 34.
As an alternative, try dinner and
cabaret at P. Preud’homme, where Transport
drag queens can often be seen Travel by road is easy, since
serenading guests as they tuck Antwerp city centre is encircled
into the luxurious but manageable by a motorway known locally as
five-course banquets it is justly ‘the Ring’. It offers connections
famous for. to Brussels (40 mins), Ghent, Lille
For the more gay-oriented or and Hasselt. The river is also amply
simply more low-key trip, Sjalot connected by three road tunnels,
en Schanul offers a lesbian-run, and a fourth is due to be built
friendly experience sure to charm shortly.
and delight. This café also offers Rail links connect Antwerp to
take-out for those with a hectic Amsterdam and Paris, as well
itinerary. as Ghent, Bruges and Brussels.
Late-night drinks can be enjoyed Central Station itself is a brilliant
at Popi Cafe, where the local LGBT tourist attraction and architectural
community flocks for a chilled-out monument.
drink or for a pre-club warm-up. Within the city, it’s advisable to
The management is friendly and use the tram or bus services, since
the staff eager to help. Small finger they’re quick, regular and efficient.
food can also be obtained here for Walking is also an option, since the
a reasonable price. city is small enough to reach many
Red & Blue is the city’s biggest locations on foot, if you don’t mind
weekend gay night, run by the a slower, scenic journey.
successful team who put on city’s Brussels airport offers a wider
now legendary NaviGAYtion boat range of airlines into the country,
parties at Antwerp Pride. The although a taxi would be 62 Euros
venue is massive, complete with a to Antwerp. Antwerp International
number of bars, a huge stage and Airport, however, does have flights
an upstairs VIP area. The Red & Blue from London and Manchester via
venue also hosts Studio 54, which VLM Airlines. There is a bus from
is a themed night drawing both Antwerp International to the city
gay and straight customers with centre.
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Call in at No.52
There is a fresh, new addition to the leisure scene for
gay and bi-sexual men in the north east. Yes, Newcastle
now has a health club where the boys can meet, relax,
unwind and meet others in inviting, discreet and stylish
surroundings... welcome to Number 52 Sauna.
Situated in the heart of Newcastle’s vibrant gay village, this welcome addition
to the city’s leisure scene has become an instant hit offering - a sauna,
steam room, hydrotherapy pool, several restrooms, a relaxation lounge, a
large licensed cinema room featuring 50” plasma screen and cruising area
and a café bar. Unlike some saunas, the staff are welcoming, friendly and
helpful, there is an unlimited supply of towels and condoms, the venue is well
maintained and hygienic… and is very reasonably priced.
Well located for all the city centre attractions, Number 52 is just a short walk
from the train and bus stations and situated close to the main road links
including the A1 and A69. An NCP secure car park is only a minute’s walk
away. Whether you’re new to gay saunas or are looking for a friendly new
venue to meet like-minded men, there is always a welcome at Number 52.
50-52 Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JB. t: 0191 2212189 e: info@number52sauna.co.uk w: www.number52sauna.co.uk
Club of the Month
2-4-1 Thursday
@ Essential
Just when you thought Thursday’s
couldn’t get any bigger and better,
Essential now brings you 2-4-1
on all drinks (inc premium). Go
out on a Thursday in Manchester
and you’re bound to end up in
Essential with two dance arenas
and a host of top name PAs
lined up to entertain, this is the
big event in the Village. Crazy
drinking games and big prize
giveaways brought to you by top
Pop jock Nicksy (Key 103) and
Carl Spencer (Galaxy Manchester)
weekly 11pm till very late!
See www.essentialmanchester.
com for full events and photos
from all nights.
44 JUNE 2009
MANCHESTER
Always a winner - Cruz 101
What an amazing night as Cruz 101 turned 17! The
club was packed to the rafters as excitement bubbled
amongst the clubbers waiting to see if they would win
the fantastic brand new Citroen C1 car the club had
put up for grabs in its charity raffle. As the ticket was
drawn there was a hush around the room and as Paul
Martin (Chief Exec LGF) passed the ticket to Miss Cara
you could hear a pin drop. The number 0341 was pulled
out and the lucky customer ran waving his ticket in the
air to the stage. Other winners included ticket numbers
3689, 0791, 3032, 5092 and 1559. These winners can
collect their prizes from Cruz 101 reception up until
the 30th June. The Chief Executive of the Lesbian and
Gay Foundation was on hand to say a few words of
thanks as it was announced the club had raised more
than £4500.00 for them. Roll on the 18th anniversary
celebration.
Meanwhile, Cruz 101 never sits back on its laurels as
they get ready for summer with their Cruz Down On The
Beach so, if you’re feeling Hot, Hot, Hot! Pull on those
shorts, slip into your tightest Speedos and get your
beautiful butts down to the club to party, party, party!.
Fri 26th June Big Gay Friday Miss Cara squeezes into her
bikini and makes a grab for the nearest hunk in trunks!
Loads of Corona & beach bum goodies up for grabs.
Licensed til 6am
46 JUNE 2009
NEWCASTLE
Northern Pride
A colourful festival of over 5,000 people will
bring a Mardi Gras atmosphere to Newcastle
in July as the annual celebration of all things
gay returns to the Northeast.
With everything from picnics and parades to
art showings and comedy, it promises to be
a fun and diverse celebration of the lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
And there’s a fantastic line-up on the main
stage on 18th July in the city’s Leazes Park,
with Eurovision entrants Scooch, pop legend
Nicki French and local divas the Camp Vamps,
alongside local LGBT performers.
The festival includes a Pride Parade snaking
through the centre of Newcastle at noon on
18th July, all are encouraged to come along
meeting at the Civic Centre beforehand.
The Parade will culminate in a Pink Picnic at
1pm in Leazes Park where it promises to be
a fun-packed afternoon with music, stalls,
children’s activities, fairground, entertainers,
cabaret tent as well as local rugby boys,
The Ravens, and footballers, The Panthers,
showing off their ball and ‘tackle’ skills.
Speaking about the festival, Tom Gorman,
Chair of Northern Pride said:
“We’re really excited about this year’s festival
– building on the huge success of last year
it’ll be the biggest yet! There’s something for
everyone and not just the LGBT community.
“This is a real community festival and
members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender communities from across the
region have come together to ensure that we
have a Pride that represents and celebrates
our diversity. It’s our way of marking this
40th anniversary year of the Stonewall Riots
– a defining moment in the history of gay
rights.
“There’s not just the fantastic parade and
festival on the 18th July but loads of other
events happening throughout July.
“I’m also really impressed with the hard-work
and commitment of the commercial gay
scene, really getting onboard with the Pride
spirit. Rumours of a massive after-Pride
street party in Newcastle might be true!
The full programme of events can be found
at www.northernpride.org.uk
48 JUNE 2009
DARLINGTON
Gaylicious
It’s been a busy month on the
Darlington scene, with 2 bank
holiday extravaganzas! and
there are busier times ahead
at Gaylicious! With DJs Wendy
Woo, Jigs, The Dollymixtures &
Vinna Cliffe. Look out for theme
nights this summer, especially
Joe’s White Party, Christmas in
July and Darlington Pride.
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LEEDS
Backdoor Disco
Super cool clubbing experience
Back Door Disco has already
caused a huge shake up on the
Leeds scene since its launch
two months ago. The city’s only
weekend gay night has fast
become a staple in the party diet
of every right-minded queer boy
and girl after an explosive first
few weeks, which has seen each
Saturday rammed to the rafters.
Local and national press have
given it a top rating, labelling the
new night as one of the North’s
most quality and unique dance
destinations. With all that’s been
going on – not least appearances
from nationally notorious drag
stars, an electrifying set from
London legend Tasty Tim and a
string of theme nights, including
an angels and demons dress up -
it’s easy to see why.
“Whether it’s a big name like
Tasty guesting on the decks, an
opportunity to get kitted out in
outrageous outfits or a special
offer on the drinks or door tax,
there will always be something
going on at each event,” says one
of the promoters. “Our main aim
is to do something different for
the gay inhabitants of Leeds,
with new things happening each
week. Expect much more over the
summer and don’t miss any of it.”
All this excitement takes place
at a hidden venue next door
to Club Mission and alongside
outstanding features that can be
found at Back Door Disco each
week, including free shots, circus-
style stilt walking entertainment,
superstar drag hosts, nearly-
naked dancers and amazing
modern-to-the-minute pop and
dance tunes from the residents,
Scott Kelly and DJ Bdubs.
Don’t miss it on Saturday 13th
June, as Back Door Disco goes
West, giving clubbers a chance to
dress up as cowboys or Indians for
free entry before 12. As always,
there will be cheap drinks and an
array of unmissable happenings.
For more information check out
backdoordisco.com
Photos: Aaron Corkin
www.acorkin.co.uk
52 JUNE 2009
LEEDS
All change at
the Viaduct
The Bitch is Back in no uncertain
terms, as Anna Glypta and her
fabulous company have a totally
new show to be unveiled at the
Viaduct, which is soon to be
renamed The Viaduct Showbar.
Since starting her career back in
the year dot, Anna has always
dreamt of bringing a Vegas
style show to the inhabitants
of her home city. Working her
way from DJing karaoke nights,
peddling her drag DJ to straights
in Scarborough but always
causing quite a stir everywhere
she performed… Anna eventually
found her home at the Viaduct.
Now, with a budget to thrill every
drag queen under the sun and a
troupe of enthusiastic superstars
in the guise of Carla Jackson and
new comer Di Di Dior, the new
show will premiered on Friday 3rd
July. The ensemble is completed
by two stunning boys, Dan and
Paul (the budget has been cut for
these horny lads so it will be just a
thong and a smile) the event will
be like no other cabaret ever to be
seen at a gay bar in Leeds.
Meanwhile, the Dazzling Diva
Show and the award winning
Danny Sher Bailey continue every
Sunday and DJ Martin thrills
Monday nights with his karaoke
special.
Food is always available from
noon thru to 8pm
LEEDS
We're gonna
make you an
offer...
Fibre launches their brand new
daytime concept ‘Café Mafiosa’
on Monday 1st June, which is a
modern twist on the traditional
Italian pizzeria. This new idea
will take over the super-trendy
Briggate bar daily from midday
until midnight, seven days per
week and will serve mouth-
watering pizzas, Paninis and
gourmet coffee courtesy of
Starbucks. If you have not got
time to eat in, everything on the
menu is available to take away
too!
54 JUNE 2009
CABARET SHOW BAR
The Bitch i s B a c k
The Viaduct’s very own WHAT’S ON AT
Queen of Mean
Anna
YOUR VIADUCT
MONDAY –
KARAOKE WITH DJ
Glypta MARTIN
TUESDAY –
Satu r d a y N i g h t WEDNESDAY –
MOVIE and SUPPER
8p m - L a t e NIGHT
THURSDAY –
GLAMOUR WITH
MISS CARLA
www.bagitup.org.uk
www.victoriaworksleeds.com
56 JUNE 2009
LEEDS
Free Leeds Pride
4 You
With 2nd August rapidly
approaching the team behind
Yorkshire’s largest Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Trans Pride are
promising a day to remember.
Liaqat Ali told us, ‘Its going to be
amazing, people are really behind
Leeds Pride; everyone from the
City Council’s Events Team, West
Yorkshire Police, the local Gay
business and of course our charity,
Yorkshire MESMAC. It really is
a great partnership that we’ve
put together to deliver the Party
of the year! Over the past three
years Leeds Pride has grown and
grown and the organisers are
anticipating the biggest crowd
ever to enjoy all things gay that
the city has to offer.
The parade of floats will start
from Millennium Square at
about 3pm and wend its way
through the streets to end up
at Lower Briggate where the
fun really starts. Every scene
venue is putting on special Pride
entertainment, while the area
itself will be cordoned off to
LEEDS traffic… but FREE to you happy
party-goers. There will be a stage
Love Leeds 'The for acts, bands and entertainers,
bars and community stalls. While
Summer of Love' some of the north’s biggest gay
The biggest party of the summer brands including Back Door
is nearly here! Love Leeds returns Disco and Homo join forces in
following the sell out smash on the evening from 10pm-4am @
New Year’s Eve, to bring together Mission to present ‘4Play’ which
the biggest clubbing brands of the will feature all of your favourite
North with their ‘The Summer Of DJs alongside cheap drinks and
Love’ event on Saturday 4th July at live entertainment.
the huge Victoria Works venue. If you would like to volunteer to
help steward the parade please
The clubbing glitterati will be out contact Anne Marie at the Leeds
in force as Federation, Kissdafunk, office of Yorkshire MESMAC
Filth, Purrfect, Blackout and on 0113 2444209 or email
Candypants club together to create volunteer@mesmac.co.uk
an almighty party for your summer.
Love Leeds will create a soundtrack
with something for everyone, no Photos: Mark Hawkins
matter your musical taste... as
well as amazing stage shows and
special effects, lasers, lighting and
huge sound systems brought in
especially for this event.
58 JUNE 2009
photos: Darrell Hurst
YORKSHIRE
HUDDERSFIELD The New Union @ The
Pink Picnic - Sun Bradford
It’s been in the pipeline for a while, there
26th July was a bit of a false start but we can now
The pink picnic in Huddersfield officially announce The Sun Hotel is under the
began in 1986 with a group of management of The New Union’s Wakefield &
friends deciding to organise an Huddersfield where I’m sure loads of you will
afternoon outing to the moors of have spent many great nights out. The New
overlooking the scenic reservoir Union @ The Sun will breathe New Life into
Binn Wood. It not only turned the Bradford Gay Scene with credit crunch
into an annual event but has also beating bar prices and great entertainment
developed into something that including Missy Mincin & the return of
the entire LGBTQ community MarkyMark after being away from Bradford’s
can be proud of. By 1998 the Gay Scene for more years than he cares to
event had grown to such a size share with us. Join the FaceBook group “The
(with over 1500 revellers) that New Union @ The Sun” to keep up to date on
a new location was needed all the upcoming events.
to accommodate the massive
turnout. Castle Hill, Huddersfield’s
most prominent landmark The New Union
became the new location and
has since become it’ new home.
Huddersfield
Last year event saw a turnout of The New Union Huddersfield has just given
over 5,000 people and more are Friday nights a facelift! Their brand new
expected in the year to come. Friday night T.B.I.F. (Thank Bubbles Its Friday)
Already set to entertain the is set to be the Campest Party Night in town.
throng are Pride Sisters, ENV, Miss Bubbles La Belle presents her Open
Bears Aloud, Almost Pink and a The Box Game Show with Cash Prizes Plus
host of other acts, market, food Surprise Guest Drag DJ Once a Month on The
stalls, and a beer tent. Don’t Last Friday. If that isn’t enough on Friday 26th
forget… bring your own picnic June there will be a Male & female Stripper.
and impress your fellow al-fresco With an all new Happy Hour from 9pm till
diners. 11pm including doubles & mixer for £2.00
and selected bottles for £1.90 The New Union
The Pink Picnic does request an
is the number one place to be in Huddersfield.
optional £3 donation to cover the
Don’t forget tickets are now on sale for the
costs of the event.
Pink Picnic After Party which will be bigger
www.huddersfieldpinkpicnic.co.uk and better than ever before! Tickets are £5 if
bought in advance or £10 on the gate. Tickets
sell very fast every year so buy early to avoid
disappointment.
60 JUNE 2009
Photos: Darrell Hirst
BLACKPOOL
Go to Flamingo
Well after some glorious weather, and the start
of a raft of Prides up and down the country,
Summer must be on its way, and what better
way to party than a visit to the seaside, and as
always Flamingo is well positioned to provide
the best night out; by providing a huge range
of events and promotions.
The crazy diva Lonnie Gordon makes a
welcome return for an American Theme
Weekend with a live appearance on Friday 3rd
July. For nearly two decades Lonnie has graced
the dance charts with such worldwide number
hits as “Happening All Over Again”, “Gonna
Catch You”, “Bad Mood”, “No Regrets” and “Love
Eviction” to name but a few. The Wideboys
have given her monster hit “Gonna Catch You”
a makeover and the track is set for imminent
release.
Live on stage on Friday 31st July is Tina Cousins
- a true 21st Century diva. She’s stunningly
beautiful, with a powerfully emotive voice,
achieving global success with the anthemic
single ‘Mysterious Times’ alongside German
DJ Sash, which reached No. 2 in the UK charts,
Tina’s new track “Sex On Fire” has now gone out
on promo and is on heavy rotation in the clubs
in the UK, its going to be a monster.
Federation returns to the Flamingo on
Saturday 20th June, and every third Saturday
on the month. Expect nothing less than an
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anthems, featuring entertainers and fire
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and I have recently split up and there a porn movie or you are indeed in a
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the house or the Madonna cd’s – how more lenient if the two people do
stereotypical. It’s over who gets the actually get together and it is worth
‘home movie’ that we made together! all the heartache. This sounds like it
Now people seem to think this is a little is about sex… plain and simple and
odd but partly it’s about nostalgia and you can get that from your boyfriend
partly it’s about having the only copy so or porn, though possibly not ones
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have you asked about what he wants. heard, are no longer together. Forget their
He might just see you as a bit of recent appearances on Graham Norton
Dear Dan,
young ass he’s not getting at home… and Paul O´Grady; forget their marathon
Well, I have to admit I wasn’t but no more. However, before this dash. Forget every word you´ve read in any
expecting that to be what you are ‘affair’ comes to light, deep down of Katie´s ghostwritten autobiographies.
fighting over. I mean why would you know you have to stop? I think It´s all apparently rubbish. But let´s face it,
either of you want to keep it for maybe you should just leave this who ever bought it anyway? I wouldn´t be
nostalgic reasons? If you aren’t family alone, there will be some pain surprised if they switched again
together anymore you’re not exactly but a whole lot less than you could
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create carrying on.
a night for a quickhandjob? Or are glossy magazine before we even go to
you… do you both still want to be print.
together? OK, let’s not go there and Dear Simon,
over complicate things. I think the I have stopped fancying my boyfriend. Goodbye ageing obscurity and Hello!
answer is simple – destroy it. That It’s ever since he started to loose magazine.
way neither of you get it, no new fella weight. When I met him he was a
is going to accidentally find it and it chunky, slightly chubby bear and now
he has started to look like a gym bunny Peter wants to sing again, but has he
wont ever end up on the internet.
with cropped hair everywhere. He asked any of us what we think? Let´s
says he is doing it for his health, which hope he doesn´t. And will Katie resurrect
Dear Simon, Jordan? I can see the wrinkles now. He:
I respect but now he is not really my
I have told no one about this at all type anymore and I am reluctant to parading around across MTV and T4 with
because it is wrong beyond belief. In have sex with him. He has also started his leathery
fact, I am not sure that I can even type to get quite vain which I don’t like. Do I man-boobs out, grinding to a mysterious Well Max Clifford might find the media
it, but here goes. For the last six months tell him to put on weight or else? I want (and invisible) girl. She: baps out, down circus amusing, but I fancy setting the
I have been having an affair… with my him back the way he was. to her ankles, stretch-marked and leaking elephants loose and dropping the tent on
boyfriends Dad! My boyfriend is 23 milk all over page three. What a pair of tits! all concerned. I´m tired of the relentless
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myself am 27. It all started at Christmas looks like a Tia-Anna rip off (if you caught
Dear John, Maybe I´m cynical (by now you know I am)
when we went to stay with his parents the drag queen on Britain´s Got Talent).
but doesn´t this just seem like yet another
and things sort of progressed. Now Normally you get this the other way Then again, it does seem like a good lesson
ploy to get on the front page? Now they
Beyoncé
we are having late nights at the around with shallow people (not in how to cash in during the credit crunch.
get to sell stories about how bad the
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other was in bed, who took up the bed
the clichés. He’s still married and I am complaining their boyfriends are their fraudulent expenses claims.
covers, who cheated on who. There will be
happy with my boyfriend but I just cant getting fatter not thinner. I think
the custody battle, the McCartney-style
stop screwing his Dad. I don’t want to you have to look at it this way…are
fight for material gain, thew concerned
be with him just for the sex and the looks the only reason you are with
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disturbed children, the public rows, the
dot know what to do. your boyfriend with the exact same
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