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Brisbane Hustlers strip off for Rugger Bugger fundraiser

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Brisbane Hustlers strip off for Rugger Bugger fundraiser

The rugby players from the Brisbane Hustlers stripped off for their annual Rugger Bugger striptease fundraiser on Friday night.

All year, the gay and inclusive rugby union club fundraise to support their sport and their trips overseas.

One of the club’s biggest annual events is the Rugger Bugger. For six weeks, the Hustlers have been hard at work learning and rehearsing their dance moves for the big night on Friday (October 18).

Brisbane drag performer Martoya Jackson accompanied the Hustlers on stage as they took over The Wickham, delivering multiple dance numbers, stripping off and auctioning off Hustlers gear to raise money.

Image: courtesy of Tina Eastley

Crowds packed the Fortitude Valley pub on Friday night to see the rugby players put on a show.

The Hustlers told us that by the end of the night, they’d raised more than $3500 for the club.

The Brisbane Hustlers fundraise for not just their season at home but also the club’s trips overseas to the Bingham Cup.

Image: courtesy of Tina Eastley

In May this year, the Hustlers flew to Italy with Australia’s other gay and inclusive rugby clubs to compete at the biennial World Cup of gay rugby.

This year was a special one. The Hustlers presented their final pitch in their bid to bring Bingham here.

In August, International Gay Rugby confirmed the Hustlers would host the Bingham Cup and the Amanda Mark Cup in Brisbane in late August 2026.

Thousands of players and supporters from countries around the world will come to the city for the tournament.

In 2022, Bingham also introduced the Amanda Mark Cup, an inaugural event at the tournament for women’s rugby.

The Brisbane Hustlers also proudly celebrated their 20th anniversary this year.

Special thanks to Tina Eastley for the photos!

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Poof Doof hosts official Big Gay Day after party in Brisbane

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Poof Doof hosts official Big Gay Day after party in Brisbane

The Wickham and queer party pros Poof Doof have again joined forces to host the official Big Gay after party at the pub.

Big Gay Day is one of Brisbane’s biggest and best street parties. On Sunday, May 5, 2024, the pride celebration will again take over The Wickham and shut down an inner-city street to drop in a big main stage boasting an all-day lineup of musical acts, DJs, drag extravaganzas and more.

Legendary US drag queen Lady Bunny and Spice Girl Melanie C (returning to the Big Gay Day stage for a DJ set) are headlining on the Big Gay Day main stage. They’re joined by Aussie dance music group Sneaky Sound System and British DJ Tall Paul.

This year’s very camp Big Gay Day theme is The Wickham of Oz.

After the entertainment on Big Gay Day’s main stage wraps up, Poof Doof want all punters to follow the rainbow brick road upstairs at the official after party at The Wickham.

All Big Gay Day ticket holders get free entry to the after party from 9pm that night.

On the DJ decks upstairs will be Jimi The Kween, Argonaut, Richie LeStrange (all pictured above, left to right), Jesse Boyd and Galleon.

Freestyle performers Gogo Bumhole, Pisces, Asphyxia, Charlie, Zelphia Mann and Bizzi Body will also serve up roving go-go shows at the party.

Since it began in 2000, Big Gay Day has become one of Brisbane’s biggest street parties, all to raise money for local LGBTQIA+ charities.

More info and final release Big Gay Day tickets at biggayday.com.au.

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Balls Out Bingo gives $4,000 boost to Brisbane Hustlers

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Balls Out Bingo gives $4,000 boost to Brisbane Hustlers

The team at Balls Out Bingo have handed a generous $4,000 donation to the Brisbane Hustlers gay rugby club, weeks out from the boys’ major tournament in Europe.

Drag hostesses Candy Surprise and Hovanna Crown take Balls Out Bingo all over the place, from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane and down to the Gold Coast.

On the third Sunday of each month, the pair host the very fun and cheeky – and award-winning – event at The Wickham in Fortitude Valley.

At each and every Balls Out Bingo, the Brisbane Hustlers help out Candy and Hovanna by sending along a strapping rugby ball boy who just can’t keep his clothes on each round.

In return, Balls Out Bingo donate five dollars from each bingo book sold to the Hustlers.

At the Wickham on Sunday night (April 21), Candy and the Balls Out Bingo team presented a big cheque for the $4000 raised to the Hustlers.

Candy Surprise said the entire Balls Out Bingo team are so proud to support the Hustlers.

“It would not happen without the great support we get from everyone who comes along to the Wickham once a month,” Candy said.

“We greatly appreciate it! Thanks to my amazing team at Balls OUT Bingo. We could not do it without you all.”

Brisbane Hustlers heading to Rome next month

This year is the Brisbane Hustlers gay and inclusive rugby club’s 20th anniversary.

On May 18, the Brisbane Hustlers and their interstate counterparts are heading to Italy to compete at the Bingham Cup tournament.

Bingham is the biennial World Cup of gay rugby. The inclusive tournament has run in different cities since 2002. The event is named after American 9/11 and gay rugby hero Mark Bingham.

The Hustlers will travel to Rome for the next Bingham Cup in May. Rome beat Brisbane’s bid for hosting rights for the 11th edition of the Cup.

The Brisbane Hustlers are determined to not only bring home the Cup, but the entire event as well.

Peak body International Gay Rugby named the Brisbane Hustlers and Argentina’s Ciervos Pampas Rugby Club as the two final bidders for the 2026 Bingham Cup.

When in Rome, both rugby clubs will make their case for their Bingham Cup bids.

Follow the Brisbane Hustlers on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Find out more about a Balls Out Bingo event near you on Facebook and Instagram.

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Brisbane Hustlers are celebrating their 20th birthday

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Brisbane Hustlers are celebrating their 20th birthday

Gay and inclusive rugby club the Brisbane Hustlers are celebrating not only the launch of their 2024 season next week, but also a special milestone: the club’s turning 20.

The Hustlers are inviting everyone to join them from 6pm at The Wickham next week (March 26).

Special guest speakers, including some sport and gay rugby pioneers, will join the Hustlers as they celebrate and reflect on the club’s humble beginnings from 2004 to now.

Right now, the Hustlers are hustling to fundraise for their travel overseas to compete on the international stage at the Bingham Cup tournament.

Bingham is the biennial World Cup of gay rugby. The inclusive tournament has run in different cities since 2002. The event’s named after US 9/11 gay rugby hero Mark Bingham.

Players from Australia’s gay rugby clubs travelled to Ottawa, Canada to compete at Bingham in 2022.

In just a few months, the Hustlers will travel to Italy for the next Bingham Cup in May. Rome beat Brisbane’s bid for hosting rights for the 11th edition of the Cup.

Brisbane Hustlers hope to host Bingham Cup 2026

In May, the Brisbane Hustlers are determined to not only bring home the Cup, but the entire event as well.

International Gay Rugby has named the Brisbane Hustlers and Argentina’s Ciervos Pampas Rugby Club as the two final bidders for the 2026 Bingham Cup.

When in Rome, both rugby clubs will make their case for their Bingham Cup bids.

Back home, the Hustlers hold regular events to fundraise for the Cup, including upcoming “Are You Smarter Than a Rugby Forward?” trivia night and regular Balls Out Bingo events.

Follow the Brisbane Hustlers on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to find out more.

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Melanie C headlining The Wickham's Big Gay Day 2024

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Melanie C headlining The Wickham's Big Gay Day 2024

Brisbane LGBTQIA+ pub The Wickham has announced Spice Girl Melanie C is headlining annual Fortitude Valley street party Big Gay Day this May.

The huge pride street party will again take over The Wickham and neighbouring streets with an all-day lineup of entertainment on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Spice Girl Melanie C will take to the stage at Big Gay Day for a DJ set, alongside Australian dance music group Sneaky Sound System and British DJ Tall Paul.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Hannah Conda, who’s returning to the franchise this weekend, will also perform. Cabaret collective Briefs Factory, huge local drag show Mega Drag, and DJs Jarred Baker, DJ Enn and many more will also come to the Big Gay Day stage.

Melanie C is no stranger to Big Gay Day, with the Spice Girls superstar previously bringing her drag troupe Sink the Pink to the event’s 20th birthday celebrations in 2020.

Every year since 2000, Big Gay Day has celebrated the local LGBTQIA+ community and raised money for local charities.

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For 2024, The Wickham also confirmed that this year’s very camp Big Gay Day theme is The Wickham of Oz.

“A tornado of technicolour proportions will hit Fortitude Valley,” the team told us.

“Follow the rainbow brick road to the land of Wick and you’ll discover there’s no place like Big Gay Day.

“Grab your best Judy’s, click your heels three times, and head under the rainbow for one incredible party.”

Big Gay Day returns on May 5, 2024. Tickets on sale soon at biggayday.com.au

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Big Gay Day: Walk the rainbow brick road to the Wickham of Oz

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Big Gay Day: Walk the rainbow brick road to the Wickham of Oz

Calling all Friends of Dorothy… Brisbane LGBTQIA+ pub The Wickham has confirmed the date and very camp theme of its Big Gay Day street party.

After the annual party was held much later in the year in 2023, The Wickham has confirmed Big Gay Day will return on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

The huge pride street party takes over the pub and neighbouring streets in Fortitude Valley with an all-day lineup of entertainment. Each year, Big Gay Day raises money for local LGBTQIA+ charities.

The team have confirmed that 2024’s Big Gay Day theme is The Wickham of Oz.

“A tornado of technicolour proportions will hit Fortitude Valley,” they told us.

“Follow the rainbow brick road to the land of Wick and you’ll discover there’s no place like Big Gay Day.”

Big Gay Day’s lineup of artists heading to the Emerald stage in May will also be announced next week.

“Grab your best Judy’s, click your heels three times, and head under the rainbow for one incredible party.”

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Walk the rainbow brick road to the Wickham

The Wickham had a big year in 2023, following the long-running Fortitude Valley pub’s multi-million dollar glow-up in the first half of the year.

The venue reopened its doors last March after extensive renovations. The major revamp included a transformed beer garden and revitalised indoor social spaces.

In April, Brisbane City Council installed a huge rainbow crossing on Alden Street outside the pub.

The painted Progress Pride flag design stretches across the width of the alongside the inner-city venue and greets punters on their way into Big Gay Day.

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PlayBox comes to Brisbane celebrating QuAC's 30th Birthday!!!

This weekend a special treat is coming to Brisbane taking place at the newly renovated Wickham Hotel. Playbox: QuAC’s 30TH BIRTHDAY DANCE PARTY! Playbox, the party that has wowed Sydney partygoers three times, is taking over upstairs at the Wickham on re-opening night this Saturday.

Taking part in the celebrations of the month long Brisbane Pride Festival, it’s a chance to celebrate 30 amazing years since the Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC) started serving the LGBTIQ community back in 1984. It goes without saying that this Playbox event is all about raising much needed funds for QuAC to continue its work in the future.

The night will feature DJs Arsee, Les Smith and Frade working their magic on the turn tables, inspiring partygoers to set their young inner mischievous selves loose with a night great music, over-the-top production, lasers and sound. All this delivered by Queensland’s top team of audiovisual experts, headed by popular Brisbane favourite DJ Les Smith.

With the Wickham upstairs being transformed into a giant rumpus room with a twist of a gaming arcade, word along the grapevine is this spectacular synchronised and synergistic full colour surround laser experience should definitely not be missed.

Tickets are currently on sale and available online by clicking HERE! and if you can spare a few extra dollars please make a donation to QuAC continuing work at the checkout.

So come along this Saturday and have a play for QuAC’s 30th birthday. (oh that rhymed. Who’s a clever boy?)

Keep an eye out, I might be there slightly intoxicated taking photos… we all know how fun that can be.

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