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Newtown Hotel Drag

"Does anyone know the last time there was a drag show here at the Newtown Hotel?", Minnie Cooper asked the crowd tonight. Instantly, my friend Graeme and I knew the answer. On a Sunday afternoon in November 2007, Graeme and I were due to catch up for a beer, but to our surprise, the night … Continue reading Newtown Hotel Drag

August 25, 2019August 25, 2019lgbtqi, newtown hotel3 Comments

Same, But Different

"I'm sorry, I have absolutely no idea who you are..." is the kind of phrase you never really want to hear. especially when it's delivered by someone you've known for over twenty years. I was wandering home on Friday night, having spent the evening with a friend at the newly re-opened Newtown Hotel. And just … Continue reading Same, But Different

October 21, 2012August 21, 2016lgbtqi, newtown, newtown hotel, Sverige, SydneyLeave a comment

Flying the flag

As my mate and I sat at the Newtown Hotel tonight we pondered for a while the pub's sexual orientation. For years it had been a legendary "gay" pub run by the very famous/infamous lesbian, Dawn O'Donnell. It was a fun pub that you could hang out with your mates and have a laugh. For … Continue reading Flying the flag

December 21, 2010December 8, 2020lgbtqi, Music, newtown, newtown hotel1 Comment

Newtown

Going to Newtown is always a bit of an adventure for me. Although it's only a short distance away, and I know people who live in the area, Newtown has never been at the top of my list of destinations. I mean, I really like Newtown and I've toyed from time to time with living … Continue reading Newtown

December 28, 2008March 3, 2009newtown, newtown hotel, Sydney7 Comments

Newtown Hotel Closes

Can you imagine the look on my face when I met my mate Graeme yesterday for a drink at the Newtown Hotel , only to discover it had been suddenly closed down? It had been a warm day in Sydney and we were both looking forward to the retro-music night they had recently introduced. On … Continue reading Newtown Hotel Closes

November 5, 2007August 21, 2016newtown hotel7 Comments

Unisex Amateur Strip Night

It was standing room only (and maybe not even that) last night at Sydney's Newtown Hotel for the final of the Unisex Amater Stripping Competition hosted beautifully by drag artiste, Vanessa Wagner. And no, I don't mean paint stripping. I mean good old fashioned burlesque, with an emphasis on entertainment, rather than some of what … Continue reading Unisex Amateur Strip Night

March 30, 2007May 11, 2019lgbtqi, newtown hotel, stripperLeave a comment

Keeping Score

It's after midnight and I'm having a glass of wine to try and wind down a bit after a very busy day's work in the Tally Room for the NSW Election. Although I guess everyone knew the overall result several weeks ago, confirmed with this week's opinion polls, there were some interesting competitions to observe, … Continue reading Keeping Score

March 25, 2007December 8, 2020newtown hotel, strippers5 Comments

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Born : Lismore / Widgibal – Bundjalung

Live : Sydney / Gadigal – Eora

Also : Brisbane, Bourke, Renmark, Wagga, Perth

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